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Mercy Watson Boxed Set: Adventures of a Porcine Wonder

Oh, Mercy! Pig out on the first six adventures in the New York Times best-selling series, all tucked together in one enticing box–the perfect gift!Foiling a robber, driving a car, squeezing into a tutu–is there anything the porcine wonder won’t do in her single-minded pursuit of treats, buttered toast, or just a rollicking fun time? And who …

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A Child of Books

New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers and fine artist Sam Winston deliver a lyrical picture book inspiring readers of all ages to create, to question, to explore, and to imagine.A little girl sails her raft across a sea of words, arriving at the house of a small boy and calling him away on an adventure. Through forests …

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Top Secret: A Handbook of Codes, Ciphers and Secret Writing

“The author’s upbeat, positive tone is refreshing and his enthusiasm about his topic is contagious.” — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)Pssst! Do you know the difference between a code and a cipher? Can you tell a St. Cyr slide from a Cardano grille? Did you know that the discovery of a substitution cipher caused Mary Queen of Scots …

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Egyptology: Search for the Tomb of Osiris

Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt through a fascinating journal from a lost expedition — a treasure trove of fact and fantasy featuring a novelty element on every spread.Who can resist the allure of ancient Egypt — and the thrill of uncovering mysteries that have lain hidden for thousands of years? Not the feisty Miss Emily Sands, who …

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The Wand in the Word: Conversations with Writers of Fantasy

In a series of incisive interviews, Leonard S. Marcus engages thirteen master storytellers in spirited conversation about their life and work, providing inspiring reading for fantasy fans and future writers alike.What kind of child were you? When did you decide you wanted to be a writer? Why do you write fantasy? “Fantasy,” writes Leonard S. Marcus, “is storytelling …

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Ish (Creatrilogy)

A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right” in this gentle new fable from the creator of the award-winning picture book THE DOT.Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere.Drawing is what Ramon does. It¹s what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by …

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Peter Reynolds Creatrilogy Box Set (Dot, Ish, Sky Color)

Express yourself! The three best-selling, award-winning picture books in the Creatrilogy by Peter H. Reynolds celebrate the power of original thinking.Presented in a beautiful boxed set, this trio of hardcover titles includes: The Dot An enchanting invitation to self-expression! Don’t worry, just make a mark — and see where it takes you. Ish A creative spirit learns that …

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Sky Color (Creatrilogy)

The sky’s no limit as the author-illustrator of The Dot and Ish winds up his Creatrilogy with a whimsical tale about seeing the world a new way.Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can’t wait to begin! But how can Marisol make a sky without …

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How Did That Get in My Lunchbox?: The Story of Food

“Equally informative and appetite-whetting.” — The Horn BookOne of the best parts of a young child’s day is opening a lunchbox and diving in. But how did that delicious food get there? From planting wheat to mixing dough, climbing trees to machine-squeezing fruit, picking cocoa pods to stirring a vat of melted bliss, here is a clear, engaging …

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