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"For affectionate families everywhere comes this engaging reference volume featuring 25 kinds of hugs. From the more traditional to the all-out risky, this collection runs a creatively wide gamut of ways to embrace...and by doing so, brings comfort to the forefront of conversation. Every hug was field-tested by the author and his sons, and titled for practicality and kicks. The Quentin Blake-esque drawings are rendered with graceful accuracy and joy...

"Engaging images accompany information about the Seattle Seahawks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Aunque solo tiene cinco años, Matilda es una gran lectora. Todo el mundo la admira, excepto sus mediocres padres, que la consideran una inútil. Por no hablar de la terrible señorita Trunchbull, que cree que es una rebelde. Pero lo que no saben es que Matilda tiene poderes extraños y maravillosos... Un buen día, Matilda decide liberarse y comienze a emplear sus poderes contra ellos."--

"This photo-illustrated book describes wildfires, including forest fires, grass fires, and bush fires. Explains how these fires are started, what conditions create a crisis, and steps taken to put fires out. Also includes information on staying safe and preventing wildfires"--

"When Bear is glum, his little friend Mouse lets him borrow his yippee stick. It's a very special stick that makes you happy. Bear feels better right away, but as soon as the other animals hear about the stick, they all want to share in its joy. The yippee stick is taken away, and Bear is left with nothing but a small stone. Maybe the stone holds a handful of happiness too?"--

Billy Dickens discovers that his mysterious father lives in Montana, so this summer Billy will fly across the country, hike a mountain, float a river, dodge a grizzly bear, shoot down a spy drone, and save his own father.

Bibi is an elderly flamingo who looks out for the flock, and especially the babies--but when it looks like she will not be able to migrate, the rest of the flock tell her it is their turn to look out for her.

Scholastic's award-winning reading program is now available to pre-readers with the creation of My First Bob BooksTM. Expanding upon the Bob Books method and philosophy, these brand new sets offer children and their parents simple and satisfying tools that lay an important foundation for reading readiness. My First Bob Books:Alphabet helps children match sounds to letters, letters to words, and words to a story through the introduction of uppercase...

"Ruby does NOT like bugs! Until she's forced to spend some time looking more closely at one ... A funny story for kids with big feelings and curious minds. When Ruby discovers a bug on her window one morning she FREAKS OUT! She loves animals, just NOT bugs! But no amount of blowing or squirting or yelling will get this bug to go away. It will get Ruby stuck in a time out. With lots of time to study Mr.Yuck-bug, Ruby grudgingly decides he may have...

After exploring his ocean home and seeing many different types of sea life, a young fish named Adri talks to his parents and learns that differences make the world colorful and beautiful.