An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine's Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It's enough to turn anyone into a monster!

In this third entry into the beloved Crankenstein series, see if our grumpy little hero can make a sour day sweet and find a little love in his heart!

Don't miss the other books about Crankenstein!
Crankenstein
Trick or Treat, Crankenstein

Through vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 26-page book will encourage kids 2-5 to be their best selves wherever they go. Showcasing a diverse cast of children, the ABCs of Kindness board book demonstrates how kindness makes us strong through everyday acts of kindness, inclusion and generosity--whether it be donating blankets to the animal shelter, helping with chores or standing up for what's right. It's the perfect read-aloud feelings book to spark conversations at home or in the classroom about the concepts of empathy and compassion.

The ABCs of Kindness board book features:

• Durable cardstock pages
• Approachable, kid-friendly language
• Thoughtful and fun experiences

For over 75 years, Highlights has inspired children to become Curious, Creative, Caring and Confident individuals. With books of kindness for kids that encourage thinking, creativity and self-expression, Highlights helps kids build essential skills, all while having fun.

An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine's Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It's enough to turn anyone into a monster!

In this third entry into the beloved Crankenstein series, see if our grumpy little hero can make a sour day sweet and find a little love in his heart!

Don't miss the other books about Crankenstein!
Crankenstein
Trick or Treat, Crankenstein

This girl is determined to express herself If she can't draw her dreams, she'll sculpt or build, carve or collage. If she can't do that, she'll turn her world into a canvas. And if everything around her is taken away, she'll sing, dance, and dream...

Stunning mixed media illustrations, lyrical text, and a breathtaking gatefold conjure powerful magic in this heartfelt affirmation of art, imagination, and the resilience of the human spirit.

* A NYT Wirecutter Pick *

The Gnumans, a family of gnus, aren't sure how they will feel about their new home. After a rocky move to Kindness County, they discover that their new neighbors have BIG plans for them. Young ones will laugh out loud as the family and the narrator try to keep up with an itinerary that only keeps getting bigger and more exciting!

Throughout, readers will look for Otto the sharing otter, Hildey the helpful hippo, Plácido the polite-y-osaurus, the Grati-Dude and many more kind critters on every page. Searching for and finding each of these characters' acts of kindness makes this book a unique search-and-find story adventure. And with so much to look for, readers will discover new details every time they return to this book.

Find the Kind offers a thoughtful and fun read-aloud experience that young children will love. It's the perfect book to spark conversations at home or in the classroom about the concepts of friendship, empathy and kindness. Highlights children's books are crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills and build positive associations with reading from an early age.

From acclaimed author and three-time Emmy-nominated writer Samantha Berger and rising star illustrator Neha Rawat comes a hilarious and heartwarming story that follows a young girl as she learns that her new stepmother might not be as evil or wicked as she originally seems. Perfect for newly blended families and a celebration of stepmothers and stepchildren everywhere!

When I first met my stepmother, I was a little suspicious. All stepmothers are supposed to be wicked! Evil! Downright B-A-D BAD! Or at least, that's what the stories say. So I thought I knew just what to expect from mine.

But my stepmother didn't seem to be any of those things. She helped me paint my room. She left me notes in my lunchbox. She baked my favorite lemon squares. Is it possible I might have been wrong about stepmothers?

Snail Mail's playful and educational story encourages kids to have slow living, and to approach life with determination and wonder. Julia Patton's rich illustrations showcase America's diverse terrain and national monuments from coast to coast. Kids and parents alike will delight in this celebration of America's beauty and the power of a simple handwritten letter.

When a drawing of a little girl comes to life, she boldly declares that she doesn't want to be erased, or put into a picture that doesn't feel like her true self. Instead, she decides to speak up in a powerful way. And she has some words of advice: embrace what you have, love yourself, and rock what ya got.

In this affirmation of self-identity and girl power, a child's memorable mantra offers a timeless lesson, reminding readers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities that it's okay to be yourself. Bold illustrations from Kerascoët (Malala's Magic Pencil) bring the engaging story to life.

From Samantha Berger and illustrator Manny Galán, creators of The Great Big Poop Party, comes a hilarious holiday picture book that follows Santa Claus as he reluctantly accepts that Christmas could use a little poop.

It's December, and you know what that means: Christmas is coming! But this year, the North Pole is in for a surprise. Never in the history of this most joyous of holidays has poop been so popular . . . and children from all over have poop-ified their wish lists.

When the news reaches Santa Claus, he declares Christmas has officially gone down the toilet! But with a bit of convincing--and a strategically placed whoopie cushion--from Mrs. Claus and the rest of the North Pole crew, maybe Santa will understand that Christmas is a time for peace, joy, and love, but also for laughter.

The Very Merry Poop Christmas is the pitch-perfect, potty-humor-filled follow-up to kid favorite The Great Big Poop Party, just in time for the holidays!

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La rentrée approche et Grand-Pied s'inquiète un peu: avec de grands pieds viennent de grands problèmes! Trouver chaussure à son pied risque d'être tout un défi, et Grand-Pied est angoissé. Sera-t-il prêt à temps pour la rentrée?

Un album parfait pour aborder l'angoisse de la rentrée, et pour faire réaliser aux enfants que souvent leurs inquiétudes sont infondées.

The first day of school is right around the corner! And everything is bigger for Bigfoot -- especially back to school problems like getting a haircut, trying on new clothes, and finding new shoes that fit!

Told from a giant (and very hairy) point of view, C'est la rentrée, Grand-Pied! deftly tackles the worries kids face as the first day of school draws nearer, and ends on a colossal high note!

Original title: Back to School with Bigfoot

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L'Halloween est la journée préférée de Grognonstein. Mais il y a toujours des choses agaçantes, comme les gens qui donnent des brosses à dents plutôt que des bonbons, ou les enfants qui portent le même costume que lui. Cela gâche sa fête préférée... Quelque chose finira bien par le mettre de bonne humeur! Qui sera capable de lui montrer qu'il peut quand même s'amuser malgré ces désagréments? Un album hilarant, parfait pour la saison hantée!

Halloween is Grognonstein's favourite day ever. But there are always things that get on his nerves, like when people give out toothbrushes instead of candy, or when someone has the exact same costume as him. All these things are enough to ruin Grognonstein's favourite holiday, until something snaps him t of his bad mood. What or who will show him that he can still make the ost of this spooky celebration?

A laugh-out-loud picture book that's perfect for the spooky season!

Original title: Trick or Treat, Crankenstein

THESE are my undies!

A sweet work of art!

UH-OH!

My undies!

They just fell apart!

So WHAT if monster's undies are torn or the elastic's completely outworn? Sure, they are a little small but he is JUST FINE with them, thank you very much! But when his beloved undies fall apart, what's a little monster to do? Mommy monster will take him shopping of course... and it's not going to be easy to find the perfect pair!

With hilarious rhymes from the bestselling author of Crankenstein, Samatha Berger, and bright, irresistible illustrations from Tad Carpenter, this rollicking read-aloud will have little ones doing the undie dance!