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Mr. Peabody's Apples, Madonna Yakov and the Seven Thieves, Madonna The Saga of Baby Divine, Bette Midler What's Heaven?, Maria Shriver What's Wrong With Timmy?, Maria Shriver Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born, Jamie Lee Curtis Where Do Balloons Go? An Uplifting Mystery, Jamie Lee Curtis I'm a Manatee, John Lithgow The Remarkable Farkle Mcbride, John Lithgow Enjoy our Features? Sign up for our readers' newsletter and we'll tell you about new contests, site features, and special offers. Sign Up Now |
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Silly, cranky, excited, or sadeveryone has moods that can change each day. Jamie Lee Curtis's zany and touching verse, paired with Laura Cornell's whimsical and original illustrations, helps kids explore, identify, and, even have fun with their ever-changing moods.
Billy Crystal is one of America's best-loved comedians. In his debut
as a children's book author, Crystal bases on his own experience the
cavalcade of feelings that comes with being a grandfather for the very
first time.
From New York Times bestselling author Maria Shriver comes a poignant
and compassionate story about one family coping with Alzheimer's disease
and memory loss.
Will Smith lends the lyrics of his hit single to a remarkable new picture
book. Gorgeous pencil and oil illustrations by Kadir Nelson follow a
father and son relationship through three stages of life: from newborn,
to young child, to young man. Will Smith¹s song is a call to all
fathers to teach their children the values of dignity, integrity, and
honor. But above all, it is a song of love.
Ever since he could remember, young Jeff wanted to fly in an airplane
more than anything in the world. His mother had told him that if he
saved his pennies, they would take a trip together. And here they were,
on the first of a series of connecting flights that would take them
from Newark all the way to Los Angeles. Best of all, Jeff had planned
the entire trip by himself.
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If you've ever wondered how The Plamglotis gets from A to B, or what Munty Flumple really, really likes, then Flanimals will prove the perfect user-friendly guide. Ricky Gervais has won numerous awards for writing, directing and starring in his TV comedy The Office. Brilliantly illustrated by Rob Steen, and full colour throughout.
In this wonderful story of a zealous bird who learns to soar out from
under the shadow of his best friend's wing, Bill Cosby delivers a powerful
message about being oneself and the glorious freedom it can bring. Slipper,
Feathers, and Hog are three of the rarest birds known to humankind.
This odd flock met on the Beach by the Rock where they performed dangerous
flying feats -- first for one another, and then for the hundreds of
onlookers who soon gathered to watch.
The first time you hear the concept of Halloween when you're a kid,
your brain cannot even process the idea. You're like, 'What is this?
What did you say? Someone's giving out candy? Who's giving out candy?
EVERYONE WE KNOW is just giving out candy? I gotta be a part of this!'
Celebrated actor, musician, comedian, and author John Lithgow returns
with a hilarious new picture book that embraces self-acceptance and
perseverance. It's the story of a young kangaroo who longs to be a koala,
a platypus, or anything other than a kangaroo -- until she discovers
why it's best to be who she is. The bouncing rhyme follows the rhythm
of a waltz -- and the score for the a jaunty song is printed in the
book, which also includes a bonus CD containing a John Lithgow performance
of "Marsupial Sue" for listening or singing along and an instrumental
version.
Day after lazy day, Jag plays happily by herself in the jungle. She
sees no reason for going to school. She'd rather practice her roar and
climb up the monkey ladder to visit her friend Isabel the parrot. Isabel
thinks Jag will love getting to know other jaguars her age. "Who
needs that stuff?" says Jag.
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