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In Little Women; or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, four sisters learn of love, identity, sacrifice, and generosity in a coming-of-age story cherished by generations of readers.

* Rediscover this beloved classic in this elegant yet affordable Masterpiece Library Edition, honoring the Peter Pauper Press founders' tradition of publishing beautiful books.
* Deluxe, durably bound hardcover keepsake volume.
* Embossed cover with iridescent highlighting.
* Gold foil-stamped spine.
* Reinforced cloth quarter-binding for durability
* Premium acid-free archival-quality paper for longevity.
* Cream-color pages with font, type size, and line spacing chosen for a comfortable, luxurious reading experience, even under imperfect lighting.
* Comes with a matching satin ribbon bookmark with which to keep your place.
* A must-have for every home library.
* 554 pages.

American writer Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) based her fictional March family and their home on her own childhood in Concord, Massachusetts. An instant success, Little Women has often been adapted for stage and screen. More than 150 years after its initial publication in 1868, Alcott's novel continues to invite reflection and reimagination from modern readers.

When an advert appears in the newspaper for children to take part in a secret mission, children everywhere sit a series of odd tests. In the end, just Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance succeed. They have three things in common: they are honest, talented and orphans. They must go undercover and work as a team to save themselves, but also the world.

Bark, George says George's mother, and George goes: Meow which definitely isn't right, because George is a dog. And so is his mother, who repeats, Bark, George. And George goes, Quack, quack. What's going on with George? Find out in this hilarious new picture book from Jules Feiffer.

"Each train car of softly colored animals has much to look at and point to, even as eyelids grow heavy." —Working Mother

An unabridged board book version of the bestselling hardcover, perfect for small hands: The dream train pulls into the station, and one by one the train cars are loaded: polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises stock the auto rack with race cars, and kangaroos stuff the hopper car with balls (while zebras referee) before settling in for a good night's sleep.

• Features dreamy illustrations of animals of all shapes and sizes with gentle rhyming text to soothe and relax.
• The board book style is compact and durable so it's ideal for travelling and reading on-the-go.
• Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Litchenheld have worked together to create multiple #1 New York Times Bestsellers consisting of thoughtful storylines paired with compelling illustrations.

Fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, I Wish You More, and Mighty Mighty Construction Site will also enjoy this sweet bedtime story written for quiet, sleepy moments.

A must-have book for any budding train enthusiast.

• Great family read aloud book
• Books for kids ages 4-8
• Children's book for grades K-3

Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.

Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. “Looks easy,” says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can’t help but root for.

Marta, a curious, science-loving girl, explores the world of opposites and animals in this Spanish bilingual board book, illustrated by bestselling artist, Angela Dominguez.

¡Hola, Marta!

Marta is una niña, an ordinary girl . . . with some extraordinary animal friends!

As Marta explores the jungle, she knows she's bigger than a bug, smaller than an elephant, and faster than a turtle. But then she meets the snake, who thinks Marta is sabrosa--tasty, very tasty! But Marta is ingeniosa, a very clever girl, and she outsmarts the snake with hilarious results.

With simple Spanish and a glossary at the end, this fun read-aloud board book teaches little ones to identify opposites and animals and learn new words.

With more than two million copies sold, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? has opened up a world of learning to a generation of children. For this edition, created for the twenty-fifth anniversay in 1992, Bill Martin, Jr., restored his text to its original wording. And Eric Carle created all new pictures--based on the originals, but clearer, brighter, and truer to the colors they represent.

Bill Martin has been devoted to writing children's books for more than thirty years. He has a Ph.D. in early childhood education and he has long been a proponent of using rhyme and rhythm to teach young children how to read.

Eric Carle, illustrator of many beloved children's books, was born in the United States, but spent his early years in Stuttgart, Germany, where he studied art and design at the Academy of Applied Art. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? was the first book he illustrated.

This title has Common Core connections.

What kind of a face would you make if a tickly green bug were sitting on your nose? Or if it were—eek!—inside your shirt? Could you make a scary face to frighten it away? Or, even better, stand up and do the chicken dance? Yes? Then better get to it! This exuberant, interactive picture book starring a bossy little ladybug and a GIANT hungry frog will have kids leaping up and down and out of their seats to dance and make silly scary faces of their own.

Beep! Beep! Meet Blue! Filled with truck sounds and animal noises, Little Blue Truck is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.

A muddy country road is no match for this little pick-up--that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck.

Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're willing to do whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road.

Little Blue Truck is a joyful cacophony of animal and truck sounds that will have youngsters beeping and quacking--and begging for one more go-round!

Along the way, readers see that it pays to be kind to our animal friends. If we show a friendly respect to others, we're more likely to get help when we're, say, stuck in the muck in a truck!

Lovable Lola is back in this imaginative sequel to the best-selling LOLA AT THE LIBRARY.
Lola loves to go to the library with her daddy. Every night she reads a new story, and the next day, she acts it out. One day she's a fairy princess, the next day she goes on a trip to Lagos! She becomes a tiger, a farmer, a pilot. . . . what will Lola be next?
Children and adults will love following along with Lola's adventures. LOLA LOVES STORIES celebrates imaginative thinking and the importance of books as a way to inspire young minds.

This raucous story about animals and the sounds they make, including three pigs who say “LA LA LA!” is a read-aloud favorite—now available in an oversized lap edition!

Sandra Boynton’s wildly popular Moo, Baa, La La La! features her lively and spirited text that introduces readers to animals and the noises they make. A final spread begs the little ones and their caregivers to OINK!, SNORT!, QUACK!, and MEOW! in a noisy animal ending. It’s BIG fun from Sandra Boynton in the big, big size of this favorite board book.

A cow says MOO.
A sheep says BAA.
Three singing pigs say
LA LA LA!

Pairing creative rhyming similes with cut-paper collage art, Love You Head to Toeis an adorable book that compares newborn babies to baby animals on every page. Bright, playful illustrations show a different baby and a different species of animal, both engaged in similar behavior: babies stretch their limbs like sea stars, splash in the water like ducklings, toddle around like bear cubs, and fill their chubby cheeks like chipmunks.

Action verbs on each page give the book energy and movement and reflect the varied activities of a baby's day, with key elements like mealtime, bath time, and bedtime in chronological order. Babies and caregivers of a wide range of ethnicities are represented in this heartwarming read-aloud designed to show little ones how much they are cherished and loved.

Exuberant rhythms and vibrant illustrations in a one-of-a-kind counting book!

One duck is stuck in the muck. Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on spruce? Will four crickets, chirping in the thickets, be able to pull the unlucky duck out of the muck? With bright, spirited illustrations by Jane Chapman, this counting tale by Phyllis Root is a feast of sounds and numbers that will have young listeners scrambling to join the slippy, sloppy fun.

Max is sent to bed without supper and imagines sailing away to the land of Wild Things,where he is made king.

Winner, 1964 Caldecott Medal
Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA)
1981 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Illustration
1963, 1982 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1963, 1982 (NYT)
A Reading Rainbow Selection
1964 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
Children's Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)
1981 Children's Books (NY Public Library)
100 Books for Reading and Sharing 1988 (NY Public Library)

A young boy on a crowded bus discovers that, after some wiggles and giggles, there’s room for everyone in this lighthearted rhyming picture book set in Zanzibar.

The dala dala rumbles and roars as Musa and Dada drive off to the shore—but the bus stops for multiple detours: “Do you need a ride? It’s hotter than peppers out there in the sun! Come in, there’s room for everyone!”

One stop becomes two stops which soon becomes ten, and Musa wonders when it will end: “How can any more people get in? We’re already smushed like sardines in a tin!” But there's always room for one more, if you make the room, which is the heartwarming take-away from this bouncy, joyous tale in rhyme.

Numbers and counting are so much fun with Bear in the second of a concept picture book series from the New York Times bestselling creators of Bear’s New Friend.

Numbers, numbers everywhere.

Can you count along with Bear?

Karma Wilson’s spirited text and Jane Chapman’s inviting illustrations make for a delightful introduction to numbers, perfect for young Bear fans.

Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for Kids
More than 2 million copies sold!

"The exuberant illustrations in this guessing-game board book will enchant infants and toddlers."--School Library Journal

For more than two decades, Peek-a Who? has been delighting little ones and parents alike, becoming a staple for baby showers and first libraries.

Nina Laden's simple rhyming text and peek-a-boo cutouts take the most loved baby and toddler game and puts it in children's book form! Bright, engaging illustrations and the anticipation of what's hiding on the next page, peeking through the die-cut windows, will keep little ones guessing and giggling all the way to the surprise ending.

INTERACTIVE BOARD BOOK: For toddlers and babies who love fun and interactive books, Peek-a-Who? offers hours of engagement. Its sturdy pages and compact size make it perfect for little hands to hold and manipulate.

FUN READ-ALOUD: Rather than a lift-the-flap format, this board book features generous cut-out windows that reveal a new surprise with every turn of the page. Readers will delight in the rhyming text and the chance to make the sounds associated with a cow, ghost, zoo crew, and the final page's surprise!

POPULAR CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR: Nina Laden is the author and illustrator of many award-winning books for children, including the companion titles Peek-a Zoo!, Peek-a Moo!, and Peek-a-Boo!

Perfect for:

• Birthday or baby shower gift--a must-have for a baby's bookshelf
• Interactive, fun, and educational picture book for kids ages 0-3
• Fans of classic touch-and-feel books for toddlers like Dear Zoo and Pat the Bunny and fun read-aloud stories like Moo, Baa, La La La! and Goodnight Gorilla

From award-winning, bestselling author Nina Laden comes a poetic picture book about having the courage and resilience to plant "seeds" that will improve ourselves and our community.

Sow seeds of strength,
Ride out the storm.

Sow seeds of compassion,
Make hearts warm.

After seeing an area in her local, Madagascar community devastated from drought, a young girl gets inspired. She should plant a garden—what could be more perfect? She gathers her friends, cooperates to make a plan, and gets to work. But when things go devastatingly wrong, what can they do?

It takes a lot of courage, but with the support of her whole community on her side, this girl won't give up. One way or another, she'll sow the seeds of change she's been dreaming of.

With sweet, lush art from Sawyer Cloud, this lyrical picture book about making the effort to invest in the future of ourselves and our community teaches an invaluable lesson about having the patience to see that, in time, effort will blossom into a more peaceful, loving, and accepting world.

This enchanting picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup takes readers on a magical, moonlit adventure to inspire a child’s imagination. With peek-through pages and cutaways.

This beautiful picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup takes readers on a magical, moonlit adventure following a tiny star and invites all to dance with a host of animals. But is it all a dream? With peek-through pages and cutaways, the lyrical text and enchanting illustrations will inspire children’s imaginations.

Perfect for fans of Mo Willems and Jon Klassen, award-winning author Sharon G. Flake’s story about a very serious cat and a very silly duck will inspire giggles with every reading.

Best friends Duck and Cat have a problem—Cat makes Duck sneeze! “I think—achoo!—I’m allergic to you,” Duck declares. Hilarity ensues as Cat keeps trying to solve the problem—but Duck keeps sneezing! Is Duck really allergic to Cat or is something else going on?

Written completely in dialogue, this text is fun to read aloud and easy enough for newly independent readers to enjoy on their own. Humorous illustrations highlight the characters' personalities, emphasizing Duck's quirky humor and Cat's earnestness. This dynamic duo will charm readers as the sly friendship tale keeps them laughing.

Maurice Sendak's legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader's introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak's books--a journey that will continue for many years to come.

Prepare to be. . .

Amazed. . .

Dazzled . . .

And mesmerized by Mino's magic show!

"Counting from 1 to 10 and back again--that's the concept in this never-before-published book from the renowned children's book creator. With pure Sendak whimsy, this simple story will grab readers' attention. Useful as a counting book for young children, this charmer also lends itself to home or classroom discussions of strategies for recognizing and dealing with obstacles and frustration. A newly discovered treasure from a beloved children's book magician." --School Library Journal (starred review)

"This previously unpublished treasure from the late Sendak recalls the creator's Nutshell Library in its gentle-hued simplicity. The action runs full circle from mirth to mayhem and back, and droll, controlled sketches order the chaos, highlighting each new development, beat by beat, en route to a satisfying "all done."" --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!

Learn exactly what it takes to have healthy friendships! From lending support to someone who needs it to going on adventures, this uplifting book empowers children to be the kind of friend they want to have.

Having good friends—and being a good friend—is one of the most special things of all. This uplifting book empowers children to be the kind of friend they want to have. From cheering up a friend who is sad to encouraging a friend in a race, this heartwarming book motivates children to look for the good in all people and support their friends through it all.

I believe in me.
There's nothing I can't do.
That's what you have taught me,
and I believe in you!

I Believe in Me by Emma Dodd is a heartwarming and uplifting book with a message about having faith in oneself. The story features a baby crocodile who discovers all the things they're capable of when they have someone cheering them on.

Join a child and their animal friends as they learn the importance of trying new things in this heartfelt story from the creators of How to Help a Friend.

Wherever your adventures take you, lead with your heart and your smile!

This uplifting picture book empowers children to explore a world of possibilities. Join a child and their animal friends as they tackle new experiences and discover that it's OK to try things without knowing how they will turn out. And even though it can be a little scary, trying something new can also be rewarding when it means making memories, and even new friends. The important thing to remember is to always try your best and be yourself.

*As Seen on CBC*

Laugh and learn with this picture book set in the days WHEN DINOSAURS WALKED THE EARTH! Dinosaurs chase each other in this hilarious explanation of the food chain.
 
…like the Smallasaurus, who enjoys a plant-based diet, and Badasaurus who likes to eat small dinosaurs who enjoy a plant-based diet.
 
It all begins when Smallasaurus has to think. And thinking can be a problem when you only have a brain the size of a walnut.
 
Luckily, Badasaurus only has a brain the size of a peanut . . . and so begins a hilarious game of 'cat and mouse'.
 
It’s not long before their chasing here, there and everywhere attracts the attention of an absolutely enormous and rather hungry meat-eating dinosaur called Worseasaurus. A choice of two dinosaurs is just what Worseasaurus loves for breakfast.
 
Will she eat the small dinosaur, with a plant-based diet?
 
Or will she eat the great big dinosaur, with a small-dinosaur-based diet? It doesn’t take long for her to choose. And it doesn’t take long for Badasaurus to find out. And that’s how it sometimes was back in the days
 
. . . WHEN DINOSAURS WALKED THE EARTH.
 
This exciting picture book shows kids just how much of a dinosaur-eat-dinosaur world it once was! Bring the prehistoric period out of the classroom and to life on this vibrant journey with dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes. This is the perfect way to introduce the concept of the food chain to little ones in a fun and interactive way.

A touching and stunningly illustrated ode to the homes—and loved ones—that raise us, perfect for fans of Black Is a Rainbow Color, Saturday, and Last Stop on Market Street.

While her mother puts the finishing touches on her twists, a young girl asks what it means to be "homegrown". Touring precious memories and lively rooms warmed by family, Mama and Granny explain that home isn't just a place, but rather a reflection of people who support and love one another.

With lush, cozy illustrations, Homegrown is a beautiful author-illustrator debut picture book that reminds us to lift up the places—and people—we call home.

From science teacher Laura Gehl and award-winning illustrator Loris Lora, Who Laid These Eggs? invites children to lift the flaps on every page of this board book to learn about eight animal species and their nests!

In this innovative nonfiction board book, young readers will see eggs in different environments on each spread. They can lift the flaps to discover all of the different animal nests and eggs--and learn a simple fact about each species. Featured creatures include robins, alligators, ostriches, salmon, butterflies, seagulls, snakes, and chickens, plus the kids who gather the eggs from the coop!

Everyone's favorite grump, Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series, has caught a bad case of spring fever and wakes up feeling very silly in this delightful new picture book.

When Jim runs through the jungle laughing and shouting with glee, the other animals are very concerned. This just isn’t the grumpy Jim they know. Soon Norman diagnoses Jim with a bad case of spring fever and tells Jim that he needs to find a cure. The other jungle animals offer suggestions: Take a calming breath! Sniff lavender! Take a nap! Try a time-out! Jim tries everything to get his grump back, but when nothing works, it becomes contagious and the other animals catch spring fever too. Soon the jungle erupts into a silly celebration of springtime as they all join in the fun.

From the bestselling team Suzanne and Max Lang comes another fun filled adventure starring the beloved chaacter Jim Panzee. Lively illustrations offering a belly laugh on every spread will delight the many Grumpy Monkey fans.

From the brilliant mind of bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton, comes a wild touch-and-feel book with a guessing game twist!

Hey! What’s That? invites readers to guess what comes next by touching a mysterious tactile element through a hole on each page. Once the page is turned, readers can keep their wiggly finger in place to join in the animal fun! Become a swinging elephant trunk, a swishy lion tail, or a waggly rabbit ear! The adventure is all in your hands!

Hey! What’s That?
A Bumpy Yellow Elephant!
Say hi to her with your trunk. (wiggle finger)

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Introducing a sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is. This laugh-out-loud story by an Emmy-nominated comedy writer shows it’s okay to be yourself.

I’m the Buffalo Fluffalo
I heave and I huffalo
Leave me alone because
I’ve had enuffalo.

Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with self-importance. Stomping around and raising billows of dust, Buffalo Fluffalo proclaims his superiority to the other creatures—the ram, the prairie dog, and the crow—who just want to be his friend. So Buffalo Fluffalo, who has had enuffalo, heads off to grumble to himself. Suddenly, a rain shower pours down from the clouds and—what’s this? All of his fluffalo is a soggy mess! There Fluffalo stands, a drenched pip-squeak without his disguise. The other animals, who could see through Fluffalo’s bravado from the start, circle around to comfort him. As prairie dog says with a smile in his eyes, You’re great how you are, no matter your size.

Readers will find Buffalo Fluffalo’s insecurity endearing and will be moved to reassure him. This humorous and delightful book encourages self-acceptance with a lighthearted touch.

This unique counting book is embellished with iridescent foil bugs and filled with slimy, creepy, crawly pests!

A bold and graphic counting book of creepy, crawly, slimy pests--'bugs and worms and slugs, oh my!' Kids love yucky things. This sturdy board book is a fun way for preschoolers to learn to count from 1 to 10, with simple rhyming text and brightly colored artwork. Each "pesky" illustration is embellished with iridescent foil making this an irresistible addition to any preschooler's library.

Just in time for Easter, an adorable little chick has landed in YOUR book! An interactive board book from the creator of There's a Monster in Your Book and its companions.

CHEEP! CHEEP! A little chick has just hatched in YOUR book! Can you help Little Chick find her brother?

With peek-through holes and tabs to slide and pull, this interactive adventure is sure to keep little ones engaged—and it’s the perfect Easter gift!

Look for every book in Tom Fletcher’s Who's In Your Book? series for more read-aloud fun! INTERACTIVE ADVENTURES FOR BIG IMAGINATIONS:

There's a Monster in Your Book
There's a Dragon in Your Book
There's an Elf in Your Book
There's an Alien in Your Book
There's a Superhero in Your Book
There's a Unicorn in Your Book
There’s a Witch in Your Book
There’s a Bear in Your Book

Tom Fletcher is one of Britain's bestselling children's authors (in addition to being a rock star!), and his YouTube videos have been viewed tens of millions of times.