Pinocchio, a wooden puppet full of tricks and mischief, with a talent for getting into and out of trouble, wants more than anything else to become a real boy.

"Shut up in a trunk by a taciturn old sea captain with a secret, five friends--a king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owl--bicker, boast, and comfort one another in the dark. Individually, they dream of song and light, freedom and flight, purpose and glory, but they all agree they are part of a larger story, bound each to each by chance, bonded by the heart's mysteries. When at last their shared fate arrives, landing them on a mantel in a blue room...

With their after school junk business, best friends Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people's trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare. Slappy! Now, with the help of Sonny's sister, Sarah, they're in a race against time to get the sinister dummy and all the creatures he's brought to life back into the pages before he unleashes total pandemonium!

The magical tale of a puppet who becomes a real boy! "Disney's Pinocchio Little Golden Book from 1953 is finally available as a board book--just in time for the 65th anniversary of the classic animated film! With sturdy pages and just the right size for little hands, this book is a perfect introduction for young Disney fans ages 0 to 3."--Amazon.

"Are you looking to entertain your children with creative play instead of TVs and phones? Introduce your child to simple and educational entertainment with Hand Shadows for Kids activity book! Children of all ages will delight in creating realistic animal silhouettes with Hand Shadows for Kids. This simple entertainment requires only a flashlight and a wall to create multiple hand shadows."--Amazon.com.

"Parallel plotlines set in different times, one told in text and one in art, inform each other as a young girl unravels the mystery of a ghost next door"--

Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories.

By the time the Velveteen Rabbit is dirty, worn out, and about to be burned, he has almost given up hope of ever finding the magic called Real.

Kindergarten readers will love counting toys in this nonfiction book ¿Cuántos juguetes? (How Many Toys?). Used at home or in a classroom, this Spanish text helps young learners develop their oral language and math skills. Featuring TIME For Kids content and aligned to NGSS standards, the full-color, vibrant photos encourage children to learn how to count and use their own words to describe what is happening.