A children's fantasy book telling the tale of the courageous and resourceful little Nimpentoad, who leads his tribe of Niblings through the perilous Grunwald Forest, overcoming obstacles and encountering strange creatures along the way. Kids aged 7-9 enjoy the adventure and stunning illustrations. Parents appreciate a story that discourages bullying, and emphasizes teamwork, creativity, perseverance, and leadership.

Nimpentoad

Children's Books

Herz, Henry

Herz, Harrison

Herz, Josh

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Birch Tree Publishing

Little Mabel is an expert at not going to sleep. She knows all the best bedtime-avoiding excuses. "I'm thirsty." "I need to use the bathroom." "Will you tell me a story?" Luckily, Mom's quiver of bedtime tales includes the story of the Fae Queen, who paints children's dreams and can only visit when their eyes are closed. Inspired by Mercutio's soliloquy in Romeo &amp; Juliet, in which he details how the tiny fairy queen influences people's dreams as she passes by in her flying chariot, the soothing story evokes images of an ant in a worn gray coat and a hazelnut-shell chariot with a roof of grasshopper wings. Told in lyrical language that adults will also appreciate, the story helps parents get their kids to sleep. For ages 0-6.

Mabel and the Queen of Dreams

Herz, Joshua

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Schiffer Kids

Not all the foods in the refrigerator get along like peas in a pod. The vegetables are steamed, and Bad Apple and Second Banana are the problem. Good Egg suggests his friends try different responses to these two bullies. They try hiding, then standing their ground. At first, Good Egg's tactics don’t bear fruit. Only by using his noodle does Good Egg avoid getting scrambled and save his friends' bacon. In this story told on two levels, young readers will be entertained by the hijinks of the anthropomorphic food characters and will appreciate the allegory about not letting one bad apple spoil the bunch. Adult readers are served plenty of food for thought with hilarious gastronomical idioms and puns. An author's note explaining all the wordplay adds English language educational opportunities.

Good Egg and Bad Apple

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

This collection of stories and poems by sixteen Jewish writers portrays the magic of Hanukkah for each person who celebrates it, as well as what it means to be Jewish. Celebrate Hanukkah with a diverse collection of poems and stories filled with history, humor, and hope. Cheer on a young baker as he tries to make sufganiyot from a family recipe. Learn about code breakers in England during World War II. Imagine hosting a refugee cousin or finding long-lost relatives. In this anthology, characters make discoveries, connect with family and friends, and mourn loved ones. Encompassing a range of genres and experiences, there's something for readers of all faiths in the illuminating pages of The Festival of Lights.

The Festival of Lights: 16 Hanukkah Stories

Krulik, Nancy

Deutsch, Stacia

Perl, Erica S.

Katz, Alan

Michelson, Richard

HOLDER, NANCY

Newman, Lesléa

Churnin, Nancy

Koch, Gini

Libenson, Terri

Hodder, Bridget

Silberberg, Alan

Brubaker-Bradley, Kimberly

Levy, Joanne

Romero, R.M.

Literature & Fiction

Albert Whitman & Company

Smoke speaks in mesmerizing riddles: ?I lack a mouth, but I can speak?. I lack hands, but I can push out unwanted guests?. I'm gentler than a feather, but I can cause harm?.?This rhythmically powerful narration is complemented by illustrations in which swirling smoke was captured on art paper held over smoky candle flames, and the dancing smoke textures were then deepened and elaborated with watercolors and Photoshop finishes. With this unique method, Merc?? L??pez ?let the smoke decide how the idea I had in mind would dance with it, giving freedom to the images.? The resulting illustrations are astounding, and they resonate with the otherworldly text.

I Am Smoke

History

Tilbury House, Publishers

“With his emphasis on invention over brute force, Herz eloquently models positive attitudes for young readers. . . . The dinosaurs may be extinct but let’s hope dinosaur pirates keep on sailing for arr-ternity.” —Kirkus Reviews Shiver me timbers! It's the DINOSAUR PIRATES! Meet Captain Rex and his band of buccaneers. These dinosaur pirates sail the seven seas in search of buried treasure, but whenever they hit an obstacle—like a giant shark or pea-soup fog—the crew members are quick to say they can’t overcome. To this, Captain Rex just glares with teeth bared and says, “CAN’T YE?” And, somehow, the crew always comes up with a clever solution. A delightful story about using one’s creativity and individual strengths to solve problems. It will encourage kids everywhere to think and say, “I can!”

Cap'n Rex & His Clever Crew

Animals

Union Square Kids

“For all of us who grew up loving Dungeons &amp; Dragons and Tolkien, Monster Goose is an excellent way to introduce our little ones to the world of fantasy!”―Drew Daywalt, bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit “Monstrously clever―I’d rather Mary had a hippogriff than a ‘little lamb’ any day!” ―Molly Idle, award-winning illustrator of Flora and the Flamingo “The charm and wit of the poems in this book is matched only by Abigail’s beautiful and timeless illustrations.” ―Brian Kessinger, story artist for Walt Disney animation studios “Young readers will ‘goblin up’ these wickedly humorous re-told favorites.” ―Edith Hope Fine, author of Sleepytime Me

Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes (Mother Goose)

Pelican Publishing

If you’ve ever given an imp a penny, then you know how outrageous things can get. If you haven’t…consider yourself warned! In this vibrant new story from the writer and illustrator behind Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes, a well-meaning imp needs one tiny favor. But sometimes even the smallest of good deeds can lead to huge accidents! When he tries to help you clean house, this clumsy imp will leave everything messier than ever. And once he’s done burying his money bag for safekeeping, your yard might never be the same. With colorful illustrations right out of a fairy tale and a story that will get the whole family laughing, this book is a must-have for every lover of fantasy.

When You Give an Imp a Penny

She may be spineless, but this invertebrate has a lot of backbone!Little Red jets off to take fresh crab cakes to her grandmother. Everything goes swimmingly—until a big, bad tiger shark attacks! Little Red has to use her cuttlefish defenses—camouflage, quick reflexes, and squirting an ink cloud—to outwit the shark, combining science and spunk. Gorgeous illustrations depict the reef and its adorable main character with lively detail. The authors include information about cuttlefish and tiger sharks, addressing Common Core standards, as well as resources for further reading. This aquatically fractured fairy tale will tickle your cuttlebone and spark your curiosity. After reading, remember to sleep tight—and don’t let the copepods bite!

Little Red Cuttlefish

Author Henry Herz tells a clever story about a selfish squid who pays the price for stretching the patience of his fellow sea creatures thin. The tale trails a shivering squid swimming through the cold waters of winter who spots a cozy looking sweater. Although it belongs to an octopus, the squid makes off with the sweater. Still not cozy, the squid keeps swimming and helping himself to more clothes to keep himself warm, until the true owners of the clothes come after him with dire consequences! This charming new twist on a pourquoi tale is complete with colorful comic book style illustrations and scientific information about real life squids that will interest readers of all ages!

How the Squid Got Two Long Arms

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