Give preschool and kindergarten grads the gift of inspiration with this perfect graduation day gift: a book full of positive messages paired with adorable, colorful illustrations that promises to uplift and encourage children on their big day.&nbsp; The perfect gift for graduates of preschool or kindergarten as they accomplish their first experiences with school and pave the way to a lifetime of learning, this book is a great way to celebrate the special child in your life. With charming illustrations and text to uplift and motivate, And Off You Go to Change the World is a wonderful read for parents and children alike. Congrats, grads!

And Off You Go to Change the World: A Preschool Graduation/First Day of Kindergarten Gift Book

Children's Books

Evans, Ashten

Holidays & Celebrations

Ulysses Books for Young Readers

Discover the heartwarming story of Danny, a young mini excavator&nbsp;struggling to find his place in the busy winter city construction site, who is about to get the most important job of all--saving Christmas.&nbsp; The perfect stocking stuffer for any kid who loves excavators, backhoe loaders, trenchers, cranes, and mixers,&nbsp;Danny the Digger Saves Christmas follows the story of a&nbsp;mini excavator working alongside his family in a big-city construction site. With a cold, cold winter in full&nbsp;swing, Danny's little shovel can't dig a thing, and he's left collecting cones and holding work lamps. But&nbsp;when a mysterious flying object crash lands in the frozen pond of a nearby park, little Danny is the only vehicle light and quick enough to save the day. Will Danny become the one who saves Christmas?&nbsp; This children's holiday book is the perfect gift for anyone who loves construction sites, big vehicles, fire trucks, and more, while teaching kids the value and joy of always doing their best and helping those in need.&nbsp;

Danny the Digger Saves Christmas: A Construction Site Holiday Story for Kids

Mulford, Aja

Literature & Fiction

Product Description 
Make magic in the kitchen with friendly recipes designed for kid chefs and inspired by the Harry Potter series!\nCalling all Potterheads! It’s time to whip up something spellbinding in the kitchen. With 50 easy-to-follow recipes, you and your kids will learn to cook all of the best wizarding world favorites. From breakfast all the way to dessert, this book makes any meal or snack extra special, with recipes like: \nPumpkin Pasties 
Cauldron Cakes 
Muggle-Style Pizza 
Chocolate Frogs 
Great Hall Sandwiches 
And many more!\nPerfect for any young fan of Harry Potter, 
The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids will have aspiring witches and wizards brewing potions, baking stellar treats, and cooking creative dishes in no time. With easy step-by-step instructions and spellbinding full-color photographs, this cookbook is sure to become a kitchen favorite.\nAbout the Author 
Alana Al-Hatlani is a baker by morning and food writer by night. Her writing has appeared in 
Saveur, 
Eater, the 
Seattle Times, the 
Seattle Weekly, and the 
Independent. She is a cake stand collector, a very competitive bowler, and 
Great British Bake-Off zealot. She started baking as soon as she could reach the counter on a step stool and hasn’t left the kitchen since. \nAlana holds a BA in journalism from New York University and a pastry degree from the Seattle Culinary Academy. She lives in Seattle, where she can be found baking flaky biscuits and towering layer cakes as a pastry chef. To see more of her baking or writing, visit .

The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids: 50 Magically Simple, Spellbinding Recipes for Young Witches and Wizards

Al-Hatlani, Alana

Discover the exciting and fascinating world of Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes, from Zeus and Athena to Hercules, Medusa, and more! Take a journey through Mount Olympus, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome with this collection of the greatest tales found in Greek and Roman mythology. From origin stories to family drama, you'll learn about the most powerful Olympic gods including Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hades, and more. But this book has more than just gods and goddesses! You'll also discover the dangerous and intriguing world of ancient monsters, fantastical creatures, and mortal heroes that populate some of the most awesome stories from the time, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li dir="ltr">Atlas, who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders</li> <li dir="ltr">Kronos, a Titan who swallows his newborn children</li> <li dir="ltr">Persephone, a kidnapped goddess who becomes queen of the Underworld</li> <li dir="ltr">Minotaur, a half-bull, half-man imprisoned in a labyrinth</li> <li dir="ltr">Hydra, a poisonous serpent who grows two heads when one is severed</li> <li dir="ltr">Sirens, sea nymphs whose irresistible singing lures sailors to their doom</li> </ul> All of these tales and more are written in a fun, kid-friendly manner, perfect for children interested in history or for fans of the Percy Jackson series. &nbsp;

Introduction to Greek Mythology for Kids: A Fun Collection of the Best Heroes, Monsters, and Gods in Greek Myth (Greek Myths)

Marcus, Richard

Buczynsky, Natalie

Shelnutt, Jonathan

History

Product Description 
Celebrate the joy of learning to love yourself with Luna and friends!\nMeet Luna, a little girl who loves playing outside, helping her family, and learning new things. As Luna goes through her regular daily routine, she realizes how much love there is to appreciate around her and within herself too. She learns kindness, sharing, and even what to do when things don’t go her way. With simple prompts and activities scattered throughout the story, children will be able to explore the principles of self-love into their own lives. Kids will have a blast learning along with Luna as they discover the importance of loving each other and oneself! 
 Review 
"Luna’s style of addressing readers directly will be familiar to young viewers of fourth-wall–breaking cartoon shows, such as 
Dora the Explorer..." ― 
Kirkus Reviews 
 About the Author 
Dr. Shainna Ali is a mental health counselor, educator, and advocate who is dedicated to highlighting the important role of mental health in fostering happiness, fulfillment, and overall wellness. She is the author of 
The Self-Love Workbook, The Self-Love Workbook for Teens, and 
Luna Finds Love Everywhere, and is the owner of Integrated Counseling Solutions, a counseling and consulting practice in Orlando, Florida. In her practice, she uses a strengths-based approach that empowers clients on their journey of self-love. Within the field of mental health, her areas of expertise include exploring identity and culture, fostering emotional intelligence, healing from trauma, and utilizing creative counseling methods. When she isn’t working, she invests in her self-love by practicing yoga, spending time with her loved ones, teaching dance, or exploring the world.\nDr. Shainna enjoys advocating for the importance of self-love and mental health at workshops and presentations, in the media, and through her 
Psychology Today–hosted blog, 
A Modern Mentality. She serves on the board for the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, has been named 30 under 30 by her alma mater, The University of Central Florida, was highlighted as an emerging leader by the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, and has been honored with the Pete Fischer Humanitarian Award by the Florida Counseling Association.\nCatarina Oliveira is an Illustrator from Portugal, based in Toronto, Canada. She graduated as a Graphic Designer in 2005 and embraced Illustration as a full-time freelancer in 2014, specializing in Children’s books since then. You can see her work at and on Instagram @catarinaoliveirastudio.

Luna Finds Love Everywhere: A Self-Love Book for Kids

Ali, Shainna

Growing Up & Facts of Life

The perfect ABC book for any kid who loves excavators, cranes, dump trucks, backhoe loaders, and mixers, Danny the Digger Learns the ABCs is a follow-up companion to Danny the Digger Saves Christmas. Kids will love learning their letters as they explore the construction site with Danny. The joyful, full-colour illustrations feature large, prominent letters that will help toddlers start to recognise letter shapes while also learning the names of vehicles and tools found on construction sites. A wonderful baby shower gift or birthday present for young children!

Danny the Digger Learns the ABCs: Practice the Alphabet with Bulldozers, Cranes, Dump Trucks, and more Construction Site Vehicles! (Danny ABCs)

Cars, Trains & Things That Go

Curious Cases: True Crime for Kids: Hijinks, Heists, Mysteries, and More

Introduce middle-grade readers to the intriguing and exciting history of true crime, including capers, stories, unsolved crimes, daring escapes, famous art heists, and much more, in this first-ever true crime book specifically for kids.\nTrue crime is a genre that captures readers of all ages, but oftentimes the stories are too intense—even for kids who love spooky books and movies. Curious Cases: True Crime for Kids presents a slew of fascinating stories that are all age-appropriate, including:\n-The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft\n-The cold case of D. B. Cooper\n-The disappearance of Masterpiece the poodle\n-Two brothers' cunning escape from Alcatraz\n-Sherlock Holmes and the Fairy Photographs\n-Real-life Ghostbusters\n-and much more!\nPlus, kids will love the breakdowns of some of the most iconic pop culture detectives and mystery writers like Agatha Christie. The book even includes some fun forensic science activities that kids can do at home to help them better understand how evidence is found and how mysteries can be solved.

Valley, Rebecca

Education & Reference

Learn how to draw adorable, step-by-step anime- and manga-inspired mythical creatures, including chibi mermaids, unicorns, fairies, and more with this easy-to-follow how-to-draw book!\nCrack open your sketchbook, grab your pens and pencils, and get ready to turn your fantasy illustrations into kawaii (cute) and chibi (small) creatures. With step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow tips and tricks, this instructional handbook will help you bring a new level of anime style to your sketches.\nStart with a few familiar fantasy creatures, like a unicorn, mermaid, and dragon, before learning how to transform ancient, lesser-known creatures like the basilisk, oni (Japanese demon), and kraken into adorable chibi versions. Whether you’re a beginner or a drawing pro, Drawing Fantasy Chibi makes this fun, anime-style drawing easy, with workbook-style pages that provide a space for readers to try their hand at practicing each drawing multiple times before they master it!

Drawing Fantasy Chibi: Learn How to Draw Kawaii Unicorns, Mermaids, Dragons, and Other Mythical, Magical Creatures! (How to Draw Books)

Arts, Music & Photography

Celebrate and learn about the many cultures that fall under the Asian American umbrella in this alphabetically organized, rhyming, and colorfully illustrated picture book for kids! The ABCs of Asian American History is an inclusive compilation of the holidays, famous figures, traditional dress, cuisine, and other interesting facts from nineteen Asian American groups (as defined by the 2020 United States Census), including Korean Americans, Chinese Americans, Filipino Americans, Pakistani Americans, Japanese Americans, Hmong Americans, and more.&nbsp; Perfect for kids ages five and up, this book explores Asian Americans in the US cultural landscape, from the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal to the first Indian American woman to travel to space, as well as the names of famous Asian American inventors, artists, and political leaders. Kids will also learn about traditions, from Diwali to Chinese New Year; music and fashion styles, from the tabla to the sari; and signature dishes, like laksa and pho, giving greater visibility to Asian Americans for the youngest of learners.&nbsp; A much-needed addition to the classroom, home library, or gift bag, The ABCs of Asian American History will inspire important conversations, offer a tool for inclusivity in early learning, and encourage anyone reading to be a changemaker in their own right.

The ABCs of Asian American History: A Celebration from A to Z of All Asian Americans, from Bangladeshi Americans to Vietnamese Americans

Rutledge, Renee Macalino

Biographies

Goodnight Homeroom: All the Advice I Wish I Got Before Going to High School

Teen & Young Adult

Riegert, Keith

Kaplan, Samuel

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