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“A delightful sea-quel.” —Kirkus Reviews

Bitty Bot is back—and he is not excited about his family vacation to Botco Bay. Luckily, new friends make everything better. Bitty Bot and his new pals build a submarine using supplies they find at the beach! The world’s cutest robot goes on a rhyming, deep-sea adventure with two new friends in this sweet and silly companion to Bitty Bot.

Mother-daughter duo Amy June Bates and Juniper Bates worked together to create their new picture book, THE BIG UMBRELLA. Find out the inspiration behind the book, and what it was like for this mother-daughter team to collaborate on their first picture book together.

Owen Connors has the ability to jump inside his favorite books— and whether it’s a mystery, fantasy, or science fiction, it is always an adventure! From the bestselling author of the HALF UPON A TIME trilogy comes this new action-packed, hilarious series STORY THIEVES.

Try this experiment from The EVERYTHING KIDS’ SCIENCE EXPERIMENT BOOK, and prepare to be amazed!

When a banana decomposes, bacteria flock to it. Bacteria are so small you can’t see them eating the banana. But they give off a gas which inflates the balloon.

This experiment can be performed using things around the house – a balloon, a banana, a bottle, a bowl, and a potato masher. Sit back, and watch it grow!

William Joyce discusses his last-minute idea, adding in realistic letters to Santa, in his picture book SANTA CALLS. SANTA CALLS follows three kids as they venture to the North Pole to help Santa defeat an army of evil elves in this holiday classic from the brilliant mind that brought you The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.

William Joyce discusses his influences and inspirations for his picture book SANTA CALLS. SANTA CALLS follows three kids as they venture to the North Pole to help Santa defeat an army of evil elves in this holiday classic from the brilliant mind that brought you The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.

Art Atchinson Aimesworth—inventor, crime fighters, and all-around whiz kid—journeys north with his sister, Esther, and his pal Spaulding, by special invitation from Santa himself. Why did Santa call them to the North Pole? Art wants to know. But when Esther is taken by the Queen of the Dark Elves, Art must put his questions aside and save his sister.

This reissue of William Joyce’s epic Christmas adventure now comes complete with lift-the-flap letters from Santa himself!

How William Joyce drew the North Pole in his picture book Santa Calls.

Santa Calls follows three kids as they venture to the North Pole to help Santa defeat an army of evil elves in this holiday classic from the brilliant mind that brought you The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.

Art Atchinson Aimesworth—inventor, crime fighters, and all-around whiz kid—journeys north with his sister, Esther, and his pal Spaulding, by special invitation from Santa himself. Why did Santa call them to the North Pole? Art wants to know. But when Esther is taken by the Queen of the Dark Elves, Art must put his questions aside and save his sister.

This reissue of William Joyce’s epic Christmas adventure now comes complete with lift-the-flap letters from Santa himself!

William Joyce discusses his inspiration for his picture book Santa Calls. Watch some behind the scenes footage of the creation of Santa Calls.

Santa Calls follows three kids as they venture to the North Pole to help Santa defeat an army of evil elves in this holiday classic from the brilliant mind that brought you The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.

Art Atchinson Aimesworth—inventor, crime fighters, and all-around whiz kid—journeys north with his sister, Esther, and his pal Spaulding, by special invitation from Santa himself. Why did Santa call them to the North Pole? Art wants to know. But when Esther is taken by the Queen of the Dark Elves, Art must put his questions aside and save his sister.

This reissue of William Joyce’s epic Christmas adventure now comes complete with lift-the-flap letters from Santa himself!

Nikki Maxwell’s adventures continue in the twelfth installment in the blockbuster #1 New York Times bestselling DORK DIARIES series!

In Nikki Maxwell’s newest diary, it’s the countdown to the end of the school year, and Nikki’s juggling some big questions about how she’ll spend her summer. She’s also facing an unexpected crush catastrophe—there’s a new kid interested in Nikki, but the last thing she wants to do is accidentally hurt Brandon! It all comes down to a big decision Nikki has to make, and drama like she’s never faced before!

Child psychologist Eileen Kennedy-Moore outlines some of the most common challenges kids encounter when developing friendships, and what parents can do to help them overcome them.