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From award-winning and beloved author Jane Yolen, this delightful picture book is a funny and endearing field guide to the unique world of mermaids.

Would you like to spot a mermaid? If so, you will need a few supplies and a great deal of patience.

As we learn in these informative illustrated pages, mermaids are very shy and do not make friends easily. But if you find a place near the water, sit very still, and are willing to share your Goldfish crackers, you just might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one. And who knows . . . there may even be a mermaid, somewhere, hoping to catch a glimpse of you, too!

Mermaid fans and science-minded young readers alike will love thestep-by-step guidance in How to Spot a Mermaid, a clever how-to book that celebrates the magic in the world around us and helps us to let our imaginations run wild and swim the line between reality and fiction.

FOR IMAGINATIVE EXPLORERS: Binoculars, map, pad, and pen--check. The main character who leads the way on this mermaid search is an engaged young scientist doing exciting fieldwork. She is at the ready for real-world observational science with all the tools she needs--including a sense of curiosity!

ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK FOR KIDS: Preservation of our wilderness--and our waterways in particular--is essential, and this book makes a great, upbeat starting point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world's natural habitats and ecosystems.

GORGEOUS UNDERWATER WORLD: This captivating marine life book illuminates the amazing biodiversity and wonder of our world's waterways by telling the story of one curious kid's search for an ever-elusive mermaid.

Perfect for:

• Young readers who love mermaid tales and nature books
• Parents and grandparents looking for books that spark imagination and curiosity
• Educators looking for books that model fieldwork, observational science, and STEM themes in a fun way
• Fans of Jane Yolen books, including the How Do Dinosaurs series, Owl Moon, and What To Do With a Box
• Fans of books illustrated by Sally Deng, including Warrior Princess: The Story of Khutulun and Jella Lepman and Her Library of Dreams
• Readers who love How to Catch a Mermaid, The World of Emily Windsnap, and The Little Mermaid Stories

Go on a road trip with Bluey and Bingo in this fun storybook based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+

The Heeler family is going on a road trip! But Bluey and Bingo are starting to feel bored because Mum forgot their tablets. They play games like I Spy, Jumping Over Cows, and Racing a Train. But can Bluey and Bingo find other ways to have fun on their way to the camping site? Read along to find out!

Play Trains with Bluey and Bingo in this chapter book based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+

Bluey and Bingo decide to play Trains with Mum and Dad!

Bingo, the doctor, always takes the Dad Train to leave her daughter at Mother Duck Day Care before going to work at the veterinary clinic. But one day, a cheeky customer and their cat throw everything off schedule!

Will Bingo make it to work on time? Read along to find out! 

This chapter book is perfect for honing the reading skills of young readers who are familiar with the fun adventures of Bluey and the Heeler family.

Bluey and Bingo decide to change bedrooms in this storybook based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+

Bluey decides to get her own bedroom! She takes her bed, her books, her lamp, and all her stuffed animals. But when it's time for bedtime, she realizes she misses Bingo more than she expected.

Will Bluey find a way to keep in touch with Bingo? Read along to find out!

Join Jackie and her garden friends in this charming picture book as they discover the wonders of gardening, soil secrets, and the magic of composting

Jackie and her garden friends embrace the joys of planting a garden, nurturing and harvesting their own food, and recycling scraps to compost, ensuring that the magical cycle of growth and sustainability continues anew.

Science facts about soil, plants, pollinators, decomposers, and more are included on every spread.

A fantastic book to engage young readers in becoming environmental stewards, learning how to care for a garden, understanding a plant life cycle, discovering the power of pollinators and the importance of composting.

Written in the cumulative style of "The House that Jack Built," this playful celebration of how things grow, return to the earth, and grow again will inspire young readers to try their hands at gardening and composting.

Back matter includes information on the soil cycle and how to make a compost pile.

In this moving tale about the depths of love and care a grandfather and granddaughter have for one another, author Roxanne Troup and artist Kendra Binney deliver a timeless story sure to become a classic.

Of all the trees in Grandpa's orchard, one tree is his favorite--a pecan tree, planted for his granddaughter on the day she was born.

As the seasons change and the leaves bloom and fall again, Grandpa takes tender care of each and every tree. Sometimes they need pruning, sometimes they need feeding. They all need harvesting, and the granddaughter loves to see the tractor hug the trunks and shake and shake until leaves and twigs and pecans all rain down.

But not the child's tree--her tree is special. It is not a part of the rest of the orchard. It is for just the two of them: grandfather and granddaughter, and the ways they'll watch this tree grow each season as they tend to the roots, care for its pecan treasures, and see what they can make together.

Famous car-maker and businessman Henry Ford showed great innovation with his determination to build his most inventive car—one completely made of soybeans.

With a mind for ingenuity, Henry Ford looked to improve life for others. After the Great Depression struck, Ford especially wanted to support ailing farmers. For two years, Ford and his team researched ways to use farmers' crops in his Ford Motor Company. They discovered that the soybean was the perfect answer. Soon, Ford's cars contained many soybean plastic parts, and Ford incorporated soybeans into every part of his life. He ate soybeans, he wore clothes made of soybean fabric, and he wanted to drive soybeans, too. This nonfiction picture book brings to life an amazing story from American history that will inspire young readers.

Depicts a young boy who loves to visit his grandfather's farm every summer. Billy, along with his friend Addy, guides readers through the wonders of agriculture and states many accurate facts about the industry. Billy and Addy want to become farmers when they grow up and will instill this love of agriculture in their readers".

The Disney princesses welcome the spring season in this sweet storybook!

The Disney princesses enjoy springtime in this new storybook! Join Ariel, Tiana, Mulan, Cinderella, and the other princesses as they dance in April showers, tend to May flowers, and other spring activities. Featuring beautiful new illustrations, this sweet book is perfect for Disney Princess fans ages 3 to 7.

Disney Princess celebrates the most magical adventures, each woven around a relatable, empowered heroine who inspires kids to realize their full potential.

Explore the magical realm of the North Pole alongside your favorite Scout Elf crew!

Readers will delight in meeting not only charming animal friends but also Santa Claus himself! Discover the wonder of the North Pole while uncovering the traditions and adventures that define this extraordinary place in this Level One early reader.

This book is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Each night when she says her prayers, Rebecca thinks of her Papa who lost a hand while fighting in President Lincoln's war. He still believes the war was righteous: "We Jews, who were once slaves in Egypt, should never let another human being be held in slavery. Our America should not be their Egypt." One Saturday morning at synagogue, the rabbi has some shocking news: "Last night President Lincoln was shot." The cantor starts to sing the Mourner's Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for the dead. Without prompting, Rebecca, her father, and all the congregants join in, mourning the President as one of their own. Based on a true story.

Join Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol in this exciting storybook based on their all-new adventure!

Everyone is ready for the Monster Truck Championship! But when a pup named Boomer takes his motorized mischief to the streets of Adventure Bay, will the PAW Patrol be able to get the race back on track? Join them and their new friend Roxi in a story that is sure to thrill kids 3 to 7.

It’s time for a ruff ruff rescue with Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, and Zuma are always ready to save their friends and protect the community of Adventure Bay. With their PAWsome vehicles, tools, and teamwork, no job is too big, no pup is too small!

In this funny, rhyming Level 1 Ready-to-Read sequel to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book Nothing Fits a Dinosaur by award-winning author and illustrator Jonathan Fenske, the dinosaur is definitely not scared!

It’s time for bed. The lights are out, but the dinosaur isn’t afraid of the dark—nothing can frighten a dinosaur! He’ll show the things that go bump in the night who’s boss.

An exuberant counting story featuring delightful dachshunds in creative costumes, inspired by the real, and hilarious, dachshund parades, for fans of Can I Be Your Dog?.

Dozens of dachshunds in clever costumes are the stars of a woofing, wagging costume parade! How many
dogs can you count? Dressed up as birds, bees, books, dinosaurs, and other delightful surprises, each new pair,
trio, and group adds to the excitement. When the parade is through, there's a joyous jamboree, complete with a
sing-along, bark-along dachshund song.

Additional back matter highlights all the different sizes, coats, colors, and patterns of this beloved breed.

In the sixth adventure of the Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast series, our delectable rhyming fridge friends face an out-of-this-world invasion--perfect for fans of The Food Group series.



It's just about time for Baron von Waffle's birthday bash when Sir French Toast spots a strange flying object in the sky. He pleads with Lady Pancake to help him uncover the mystery invader, who she doesn't believe exists. But when Baron von Waffle is captured, Pancake and French Toast know they must save their friend. Will they be able to put aside their differences to salvage their friendship and rescue Waffle, or will the invaders take over the fridge forever?



Praise for the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast Series:



"[R]eaders will giggle their way through this refrigerated fantasyland."--Publishers Weekly



"A must purchase."--School Library Journal, starred review



Don't miss the other books in the series:

Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast

The Case of the Stinky Stench

Mission Defrostable

Short & Sweet

​The Great Caper Caper

The New York Times bestselling team behind Parker Looks Up returns with this Level 1 Ready-to-Read about Parker having a sleepover with her friends.

Parker is so excited. She is having a slumber party with her friends! There will be games, crafts, and even cupcakes with sprinkles! They don’t want the fun to end, but can they stay up all night?

Blast into orbit in the fifth book in this nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that’s perfect for kids who love science and space!

Why do planets orbit the sun? What are Saturn’s rings made of? Readers can explore the solar system in this stellar Level 1 Ready-to-Read.

Celebrate all types of families with Peppa and friends in this 24-page storybook based on the hit TV show!

Madame Gazelle wants Peppa and her friends to draw pictures of their families! Suzy Sheep and Mummy Sheep are a family. Freddy Fox lives with Mr. Fox. Penny Polar Bear has two mommies in her family. Every family is different, and every family is special!Join Peppa and her friends to celebrate all types of families in this sweet storybook based on the viral Peppa Pig episode "Families"!

Inspired by the classic folktale "One Grain of Rice," One Chicken Nugget is a monstrously funny new picture book--with a mathematical twist!--from the author-illustrator of Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups.

Everybody knows monsters love chicken nuggets, but Frank loved them more than most.

This is a problem if you happen to sell chicken nuggets, and Celeste sells the finest nuggets around. But Frank scares her other customers away, so she's forced to cook up an eating contest of monstrous proportions to get rid of him. If Frank wins, Celeste will make him free chicken nuggets for life. But if he loses, he must leave and never return.

It starts with Frank eating a single chicken nugget.

Then two. Then double that, then double it again . . .

Just how quickly does this doubling add up?

And how many chicken nuggets can Frank really eat?

The Junior Monster Scouts take Franky’s dog to the vet in this fun Level 2 Ready-to-Read!

It’s time for Sprocket’s yearly vet visit. But when Franky tries to bring his beloved pup to Dr. Frankenstein’s office for her checkup, Sprocket decides to hide…and she’s really good at hiding! Can the Junior Monster Scouts find Sprocket and convince her that everything is going to be okay?