From the bestselling author of The City of Ember comes a post-apocalyptic story set hundreds of years in the future, where life is simple and modern conveniences are a thing of the past until a boy enchanted by technology is forced to choose between doing the right thing for his community and pursuing his dreams of adventure.
Introduce young children to the alphabet with the help of Barker's delightful Flower Fairies. From A to Z, there is a Flower Fairy to color in for each letter of the alphabet.
A is for Anchor is a delightful illustrated alphabet inspired by classic images from traditional Western tattoo designs. Written and illustrated by renowned tattoo artist Paul Slifer, the book combines his love for classic tattoo art with his interest in children's books, which was piqued when he became the father of two girls.
An introduction to architectural creation, the 95 precut cardboard elements in this book can be combined in an infinite variety of ways to build all sorts of fantastical structures. Follow the full-color idea diagrams to create more than 20 unique projects, then disassemble them and try something different.
Ramone, a shy, ruby-throated hummingbird, is about to leave the nest for the first time. But his anxiety and fear keep him from taking off as he contemplates all that could go wrong. Full of kind words and encouragement, Ramone's mother gives him room to work through his emotions, building his confidence and letting him set his own pace.
Architecture and culture combine for a truly unique building experience! A complete kit guides you through building infinite "archipop" buildings representing pop culture’s influence on how the world is constructed around us. Inspired by artist Hundertwasser, this box has 10 cardboard sheets containing more than 85 pieces to detach and assemble.
Welcome to a walk in the forest! Page after page, this book folds out to reveal the secrets of trees, animals, and plants, from the canopy to the underground world. Discover the badger’s cozy home, the structured workload of the ants, who eats what and who eats whom, and finally how all the animals and plants work together to preserve the woodland.
Welcome to a dive into the heart of the sea! Page after page, this book folds out to reveal the secrets of the amazing animals and plant life that inhabit the oceans, from the seaside to the abyss. Discover how long a sperm whale can go without breathing, how a lanternfish feeds, how boiling water gives birth to small worlds on the ocean floor, and how the very small krill plays a very big part ...
A thick layer of snow has covered the forest. Where will the animals go to get shelter from the cold? Do you know the badger’s secret hideout? And do you know where the squirrel calls home? Play with the removable pieces and the lift-the-flaps to discover each animal’s hideout as children develop small motor skills and foster hand-eye coordination.
The most-playful animals on the sea floor are looking for places to hide and stay out of danger. Do you know which animal takes shelter among the tentacles of sea anemones? Can you find the seahorse’s ideal home? Play with the pieces and the lift-the-flaps to discover each animal’s hideout as children develop small motor skills and foster hand-eye coordination.
Young readers can immerse themselves in the beauty of Monet's garden as they follow along with this tale of a lively little tree frog!
While Antoinette the tree frog is napping, the painter Monsieur Claude loses his hat in the breeze. Adventure unfolds when a magpie snatches the hat.