Melanie Demmer – illustratör

Eight-year-old Kaita Takano has one dog, a miniature dachshund named Ollie. But there's never just one animal in the Takano house. Kaita and her family foster animals rescued by a local animal rescue group. They take them to medical appointments, teach them manners and tricks and help the animals find new homes. Kaita loves animals, but sometimes the zoo in her house gets out of control! It can be hard to say goodbye when the animals find forever homes, but Kaita is happy for them and excited to welcome a new foster animal to her family.

There is magic inside you if you only dare to look. Dragons are the heroes we need. They have fires in their bellies, wisdom in their eyes, and hearts big enough to welcome one and all. And now you can be one, too! In this ingenious book filled with hands-on activities, quests and quizzes, exciting stories, and charming illustrations every young reader will discover firsthand how to slay their fears and find their inner power. How, in other words, to Be the Dragon, filled with courage, kindness, insight, compassion, positivity, and so much more. And that is something to roar about!

A pleasingly absurd caper where kids outwit crooks, ghost are let out of the bag, and grandparents refuse to behave! From beloved and best-selling author Malorie Blackman.Grandma Gertie is rather strange. With her big square glasses and a parrot on her hat, Anna and Kasper don't know what to make of her. But Grandma's got a secret… Grandpa Bert is a ghost and he's travelled all the way from Barbados squished inside her handbag! Even worse, they're being followed and Grandpa Bert could be in very grave danger… Can Anna and Kasper help their grandparents before it's too late? A hilarious family adventure filled with ghosts and laughs.

Dads are thanked for all the fun things they do with their children with rhyming text and lovingly illustrated scenes, makes for a perfect gift this Father's Day!        Daddy, I love you, and I want you to know, I have a great time wherever we go. Each page of this sweet rhyming Little Golden Book celebrates the love shared between dads and their young children. Spending time together camping, gardening, at the petting zoo, or even just hanging out at home is extra-special when Daddy is there! Filled with fun, colorful illustrations, this is a great gift for Valentine's Day or Father's Day--and a perfect read-aloud for any day!

Saddle up for an unforgettable ride with Sticker Book: Horses featuring 180+ stickers!Join Freddy the horse on a fact-filled adventure through pastures, stables, and exciting horse events in this interactive sticker activity book! With 180+ colorful stickers, fun facts, and hands-on activities, kids will explore the world of horses while learning through play.As children decorate lively scenes and follow Freddy’s journey, they’ll discover horse care, body language, gaits, and different horse sports in an engaging, easy-to-understand way. From racing and training to a fun end-of-book quiz, every page builds fine motor skills, vocabulary, and curiosity—making this the perfect activity book for young animal lovers who want to learn all about horses while having a blast.Adventurous Horse Scenes: Follow Freddy the horse through pastures, stables, horse shows, and exciting riding activities.Interactive Fun: Includes 180+ bright and bold stickers for hands-on learning and creative play.Educational and Entertaining: A fun way to teach kids about responsibility, empathy, animal care, and horse behavior.Engaging for Kids: Ideal for children ages 4–7, with clear facts, activities, and playful illustrations.Perfect Gift: An exciting activity book for horse lovers, on birthdays, holidays, or quiet screen-free afternoons.Part of the All You Need to Know Series: Trusted by parents and educators for combining fun with learning.For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and seasonal titles, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to delight, comfort, and inspire.

See, hear, and learn the ABCs with charming pictures and sounds! Press the 26 sound buttons and hear 78 unique sounds for hours of alphabet and first word fun! Also includes the Alphabet song for toddlers to sing along. This big board book is perfect for summer bridge and school readiness, road trips, first learning, and more! It is never too early to begin laying the foundation for reading. Allow your child to play and "read" this book any way they choose. Reading together makes lasting memories. Ready, set, ABC!

Pressing the buttons helps to engage pre-readers. It gives them agency by allowing them to actively participate in storytime.Pairing the icons with the corresponding sound buttons helps develop early matching skills.Durable board pages make it easy for your baby or toddler's little hands to turn the pages.Talk about what you see in the pictures. Conversation strengthens a child's vocabulary and builds language confidence.This big board book is perfect for summer bridge and school readiness, road trips, first learning, and more!