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Nosy Norris is the perfect book for teaching kids to respect boundaries & grow into a social butterfly Being nosy is no fun! What if everybody did that? It wouldn't be so nice for others. Read along as Norris learns a valuable lesson on why it's important to respect your friends' personal space and not be so nosy. Whether you're looking for a manners book for boys or girls, Norris helps every kid learn why some behaviors may not be okay to their...

"Different can be wonderful, and even quite colorful... What If We Were All The Same! embraces the beautiful differences we all have in relation to height, hair type, abilities and much more. What kind of world would we be living in if everyone looked the same and did the same things? -- a boring one! Full of rhymes, excitement and colorful illustrations!"--Back cover.

Join Pumpkin in this fun game as he tries to figure out who said BOO! Was it Night Owl, Black Cat, Little Witch, Spider, or Wizard? Concentric circles, bright artwork, finger-holes, and a cheerful rhyming story make learning come alive add to the Halloween fun!

"The diggersaurs--half construction truck and half dinosaur--are searching for buried treasure when they discover a new friend." --

Twelve charming elves travel throughout Alaska to see who is still awake before Santa comes. Along the way, they visit iconic landmarks and curiosities, all bedecked in holly and holiday fun. From Goose Creek Tower to the Pribilof Islands to Mendenhall Glacier and more, these little elves take in the Sitka spruce trees, kayak through the ice, race to the bottom of Mount Denali, and marvel under the Northern Lights. Their last stop? Your home, of course....

In this gorgeous picture book, a girl and her father build a campfire together to keep the cold at bay. But as they welcome passing travelers -- from musicians to animals -- they create a community, fostered by a crackling fire and its comforting warmth.

"Through the seasons, Big Bear and Small Bear share a story of love--steadfast, gentle, and strong."--

Follows a mischievous horse from one click of the latch on his stall to ten tomatoes a neighbor throws after he raids her garden and back down to one muddy puddle.

The Little Blue Engine chugs along on a train trip to find all the letters of the alphabet.

These little reindeer have a lot of work to do to prepare for Chistmas! One goes to the market, one loads Santa's sleigh, one stretches, one cooks some treats, and one plays in the snow. Now they're all ready to deliver presents and wish you a Merry Christmas!