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ages 2
to 5
/ grades P
to K
Stella, Fairy of the Forest
In this book in the beloved Stella and Sam series, the two explore the wonders of the springtime forest.
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ages 2
to 5
/ grades P
to K
Stella, Princess of the Sky
Another adventure begins in this book in the Stella and Sam series as they explore the wonders of the natural world at night.
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Stella, Queen of the Snow
Sam is experiencing his first snowstorm. Luckily, Stella has all the answers, and delights in sharing the many pleasures of a beautiful winter's day.
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ages 2
to 5
/ grades P
to K
Stella, Star of the Sea
Stella and her little brother are spending the day at the sea. Stella has been before and knows all its secrets, but Sam has many questions.
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Stephen and the Beetle
A small boy's encounter with a beetle could have drastic consequences in this simple fable, with strikingly original art.
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Sun Wishes
A joyful celebration of our daily companion, the sun, as it shines around the world.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Super-Duper Monster Viewer
When a child tries to use a monster viewer that is cleverly disguised as an ordinary book, monster mayhem ensues.
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to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Swimming, Swimming
In this celebration of summer in the city, Gary Clement illustrates “Swimming, swimming, in a swimming pool…”
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Ten Small Tales
A new nursery classic that draws inspiration from sources the world over, with all the magic properties of your old favorite tales.
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If Monkey needed a bath, he would be late for the game.","id":21984814006331,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.748,"height":286,"width":500,"src":"\/\/houseofanansi.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/BNCImageAPI_d3465df4-28aa-4453-a7c2-7bab68bbc4e9.jpg?v=1650919904"},"aspect_ratio":1.748,"height":286,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/houseofanansi.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/BNCImageAPI_d3465df4-28aa-4453-a7c2-7bab68bbc4e9.jpg?v=1650919904","width":500},{"alt":null,"id":21984814268475,"position":5,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.748,"height":286,"width":500,"src":"\/\/houseofanansi.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/BNCImageAPI_a3b58698-8554-49f2-a405-45e6dc5d3d1a.jpg?v=1650919906"},"aspect_ratio":1.748,"height":286,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/houseofanansi.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/BNCImageAPI_a3b58698-8554-49f2-a405-45e6dc5d3d1a.jpg?v=1650919906","width":500}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fresh and funny picture book about feeling left out and the power of friendship, from the author and illustrator of \u003cem\u003eA Year Without Mom.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery evening before brushing their teeth and getting ready for bed, Vivi and Monkey play the game: Monkey hides under a sheet, and Vivi pretends to look for him. Every evening, Chair wishes more than anything that he could play, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne night, Chair decides to make Monkey late for the game so that Vivi will look for Chair instead. But nothing goes quite according to plan. Instead of looking for Chair, Vivi grows increasingly worried about Monkey. She gathers witnesses for questioning, and Chair could be the key to her investigation. But if Vivi finds Monkey, will she still want to be friends with Chair?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sweet, funny story about friendship will encourage young readers to empathize with those feeling left out. Kids will delight in Dasha’s simple yet sophisticated illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3\u003cbr\u003e\nDescribe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3\u003cbr\u003e\nDescribe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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ages 3
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
The Bad Chair
A fresh and funny picture book about feeling left out and the power of friendship, from the author and illustrator of A Year Without Mom.
