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A Spoonful of Frogs
Lyall, Casey

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Frogs are the most important ingredient in a witch's favorite treat--but they are also the hardest to get into the cauldron! From acclaimed author Casey Lyall and Caldecott Honor artist Vera Brosgol, A Spoonful of Frogs is a humorous and wholly original picture book--and a...

Item No. 9780062890290
$17.99
Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing
Hest, Amy

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An unhurried fishing trip, with blueberry scones in tow, introduces a new bear duo sure to charm fans of Little Bear and Frog and Toad.

One day Big Bear says to Little Bear,
I'm just in the mood for fishing.
Me, too, says Little Bear. Just in the...

Item No. 9780823449750
$18.99
Bunch O'Bears Stacking Crayon
Item No. 133-097
$4.50
Cafe at the Edge of the Woods
Please, Mikey

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Lemony Snicket meets Jon Klassen meets Grimms' fairy tales in an outrageously original picture book debut by BAFTA Award-winning and Oscar-nominated animation director Mikey Please. In The Café at the Edge of the Woods, an aspiring chef opens a café beside an enchanted forest...

Item No. 9780063345492
$19.99
Chasing Vermeer
Balliett, Blue

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This bewitching first novel is a puzzle, wrapped in a mystery, disguised as an adventure, and delivered as a work of art.

Chasing Vermeer joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!

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Item No. 9780439372978
$8.99
Dainty Donuts Erasers
Dainty Donuts Erasers
Item No. 112-078
$5.99
Escape from the Evil Garden Board Game
Item No. 9780764986888
$29.95
Escargot BD
Slater, Dashka

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Say Bonjour! to this board book edition of the first picture book in the bestselling Escargot series about a cute French snail and his laugh-out-loud adventures--the perfect gift for baby showers, new and expecting parents, or any occasion.

Escargot is an...

Item No. 9780374314286
$8.99
Fairytale Spin to Play Game
Item No. FAIRG2
$23.99
From the Mixed-Up Files
Konigsburg, E L

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A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)

Run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with E. L. Konigsburg's beloved classic and Newbery Medal--winning novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler!

When Claudia decided to run away, she planned very...

Item No. 9781416949756
$9.99
Griso: The One and Only - To Be Autographed 10/9
Mello, Roger

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A unicorn searches for others just like him in this vibrant and shapeshifting tale by Batchelder-Honor author and illustrator, Roger Mello

The last of his kind, Griso travels the world searching for unicorn companions. He asks beetles, chameleons, and buffalos if they've seen any...

Item No. 9781962770088
$19.95
Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery - Autographed
Sheckels, Astrid

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While fishing on Stony Brook, Hector Fox and his friend find an old map hidden in a floating bottle. Hoping to find a secret treasure, the friends set off into the woods on their latest adventure. When a gang of coyotes capture them, steal the map, lock them in a tunnel, it will take brains,...

Item No. 9781952143694
$19.95
How to Be a Moonflower Deck
Daisy, Katie

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Embrace the magic of nature after dark with this beautifully illustrated card deck by New York Times bestselling author Katie Daisy.

Each of the 78 cards feature Daisy's night-themed artwork and a prompt to engage with the unique inspirational power of the evening hours: Listen...

Item No. 9781797217451
$19.95
In the Forest Sticker Activity Book
Cosneau, Olivia

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"these are the rare activity books that can hold their own on the quirky, information-packed writing and exquisite artwork... Once the kids have absorbed a few facts, they'll be ready to go crazy with the irresistible glossy stickers"--New York Times Book Review

Discover...

Item No. 9781616897857
$9.99
Let's Make Music
Penfold, Alexandra

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Dance to the rhythm of music with the beloved characters from the New York Times bestseller All Are Welcome! A joyous exploration of musical instruments and sounds, perfect for toddlers.

Clap your hands. Tap your feet. It's time to make some music! Strum the guitar, shake...

Item No. 9780593430163
$8.99
Library Girl
Horvath, Polly

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After living in the public library for the last eleven years, Essie must learn to adapt to a world that's not as perfect as the stories she's grown up with in this heartfelt middle grade novel from Newbery Honor author Polly Horvath.

Essie has grown up in the public library,...

Item No. 9780823455676
$18.99
Little Witch Hazel
Wahl, Phoebe

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An earthy and beautiful collection of four stories that celebrate the seasons, nature, and life, from award-winning author-illustrator Phoebe Wahl.

Little Witch Hazel is a tiny witch who lives in the forest, helping creatures big and small. She's a midwife, an intrepid...

Item No. 9780735264892
$19.99
Maiden & Princess
Galupo, Isabel

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In this modern fairy tale, a strong, brave maiden is invited to attend the prince's royal ball, but at the dance, she ends up finding true love in a most surprising place.

"The prince is smart and strong,"

she confided in her mother.

...

Item No. 9781499807769
$17.99
Mystery at the Incredible Hotel
Davies, Kate

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In this follow-up to The Incredible Hotel, a crime disrupts the prestigious baking competition taking place at the hotel. But will detective Matilda be able to solve the case?

The World Baking Competition is coming up. It is taking place at the Incredible Hotel and...

Item No. 9780711295353
$18.99
Percy's Museum
O'Leary, Sara

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A sweet story about embracing change, the excitement of discovery and the wonder of nature and new friends.

A young boy moves from the city to a new home in the country. He misses his friends, but at least it's summertime -- flowers are blooming, baby birds are hatching,...

Item No. 9781773062525
$18.95
Persepolis
Satrapi, Marjane

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi's acclaimed graphic memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution.

"A wholly original achievement.... Satrapi evokes...

Item No. 9780375714573
$16.00
Watercolor-Prang8
Item No. 9714778
$6.95
Psalm for the Wild-Built
Chambers, Becky

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Winner of the Hugo Award!

In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, bestselling Becky Chambers's delightful new Monk and Robot series, gives us hope for the future.

It's been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools;...

Item No. 9781250236210
$21.99
Pumpkinheads
Rowell, Rainbow

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A 2020 Tayshas Reading List Selection
A 2020 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Selection

In Pumpkinheads, beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell and Eisner Award-winning artist Faith Erin Hicks have teamed up to create this tender and...

Item No. 9781626721623
$18.99
Sonya's Chickens
Wahl, Phoebe

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Sonya raises her three chickens from the time they are tiny chicks. She feeds them, shelters them and loves them. Everywhere Sonya goes, her chicks are peeping at her heels. Under her care, the chicks grow into hens and even give Sonya a wonderful gift: an egg! One night, Sonya hears noises...

Item No. 9781770497894
$17.99