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Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A festive sing-along board book that little ones will love! This interactive board book bursts with joy and cheerful illustrations to celebrate the Christmas season. Each title in the Sing Along With Me! series has five slider mechanisms and a QR code that links to both instrumental and vocal versions of the song. Simply scan the code for little ones to listen and sing along!"--
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
For the first time ever, this thrilling literary detective story, doubling as a celebration of words, language, people and one of mankind's greatest achievements, unravels the mystery of the contributors from around the world who, for over seventy years, helped to codify the way we read, write and speak.
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this vibrant guide to Black language, journalists jarrett hill and Tre'vell Anderson translate beloved colloquialisms distinct to the Black community, diving into what these phrases mean, how we use them, and why we can't live without them"--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Understand the rules of English grammar with this fun, fully illustrated reference book for children aged 5–9 who are studying English as a foreign language. This ultimate grammar guide features attractive illustrations, clear layouts, and simple explanations that present and explain the rules of the English language in a way that is easy for younger learners to understand and digest. The grammar covered in this reference guide will help children...
Series
Publisher
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial USA, LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Inglés básico súper rápido es un curso acelerado de inglés americano para que puedas aprender rápidamente todo lo que necesitas para defenderte en las principales situaciones que te encontrarás en Estados Unidos. Gracias a nuestro exclusivo formato LibroWeb, aprenderás aún más fácilmente con cientos de videos, audios y ejercicios online para tu teléfono celular y computadora. ¡Nadie te da más! Inglés básico súper rápido incluye:...
Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A is for astronaut and Z is for zebra. Featuring illustrations by award-winning children's illustrator Patrick Yee, this adorable ABCs book is the perfect way to learn the letters of the alphabet with your preschooler."--Amazon website.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A posthumous collection of journalism and other writings by Hilary Mantel, revealing in spectacular breadth the beloved writer's cutting wit and singular voice on books, films, the royals, and her own life"--
"In addition to her celebrated career as a novelist, Hilary Mantel contributed for years to newspapers and journals, unspooling stories from her own life and illuminating the world as she found it. 'Ink is a generative fluid,' she explains....
Series
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An anthology of classic murder mysteries - the unfamiliar, the unjustly forgotten, and little-known gems by the most famous practitioners A Penguin Classic These are not the usual suspects. When Edgar finalist Michael Sims formed the line-up for The Penguin Book of Murder, he did not include the familiar classics that you can find anywhere. Although he wanted to explore the first century of murder mysteries (from 1827 to 1924), he sought out the...
12) Mix a pancake
Author
Publisher
Creative Editions
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated board book version of poet Christina Rossetti's simple classic rhyme encourages young learners to actively follow along as a pancake is made. Includes a basic recipe"--
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Learn your letters and numbers by folding cute paper origami models! Naoko Ishibashi is Japan's #1 bestselling designer of origami models for children. In this book, she presents simple instructions for models containing the 26 letters of the alphabet and 10 numbers, along with 40 models of animals, tasty foods and other fun objects! These clever paper models are ideal for caregivers and children to fold together. They provide a great way for kids...
Publisher
Beetle Books, an imprint of Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Kids will want to read this book again and again it's just plain fun all the way! Explore each color individually through 11 awesome full-color illustrated spreads packed with exciting objects and animals; some familiar and some a bit unusual. Busy, bright and engaging with plenty of puzzles, mazes, and search-and-find questions, don't miss this one!"--
Publisher
Beetle Books, an imprint of Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Kids will want to read this book again and again it's just plain fun all the way! Designed to teach young kids the concept of opposites in a fun and engaging way. Featuring 11 stunning, full-color illustrated scenes, with loads of exciting opposites to spot, along with puzzles, mazes, and search-and-find questions ,don't miss this one!"--
Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of Harper Collins
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
With delectable prose, a sharp heroine ahead of her time, and an adventure across the English countryside in search of great food, Good Taste is the perfect historical novel for fans of Dear Mrs. Bird and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. You can tell a lot about a person from what they like to eat... England in 1932 is in the grip of the Great Depression. Stella Douglas, author of a much-loved but not very successful biography, is...
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Behind the stage lights and word-perfect soliloquies, sinister secrets are lurking in the wings. The mysteries in this collection reveal the dark side to theatre and performing arts: a world of backstage dealings, where unscrupulous actors risk everything to land a starring role, costumed figures lead to mistaken identities, and on-stage deaths begin to look a little too convincing. . . This expertly curated thespian anthology features fourteen stories...
Series
Publisher
Odd Dot
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Exploring everything there is to see, taste, and discover in the forest, Brown Bear delights in each letter from A to Z in this charming alphabet book. With rhythmic, rhyming, read-aloud text, and an oh-so-touchable novelty cover, it's perfect for the youngest of readers. Featuring Eric Carle's bright, distinctive artwork, each letter introduces foods, animals, sounds, and so much more. It's an exploration of the alphabet that will engage all of the...
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