In the #1 New York Times bestseller, The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be, Joanna Gaines celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together to make for a bright and beautiful adventure. The book, illustrated by Julianna Swaney, follows a group of children as they each build their very own hot-air balloons. As the kids work together, leaning into their own skills and processes, we discover that the same is true for life--it's more beautiful and vibrant when our differences are celebrated.

Together with Joanna, you and your kids will take a journey of growth and imagination as you learn in full color to:

• celebrate every child's one-of-a-kind strengths and differences;
• embrace teamwork;
• share our talents and abilities to make everything more beautiful; and
• end a helping hand and do our best to show kindness and take care of one another.

The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be is a vibrant picture book perfect for:

• children ages 4-8;
• grandparents, parents, teachers, and librarians;
• classroom story times and discussions about diversity and being a good human being;
• households that enjoy watching Chip and Joanna on Magnolia Network and HGTV's Fixer Upper; and
• holiday or Christmas gift-giving, birthdays, graduations, or other celebrations.

With plenty of pink, a bounty of blue, orange and green and yellow too, this vibrant hot-air balloon adventure celebrates every child and teaches kids that we are in this together. You're one of a kind, and it's so clear to see: The world needs who you were made to be.

Yeah, baby!

Cheer on your little one as they accomplish small daily tasks and hit important milestones from taking first steps to finishing their meal. Each day with baby is something to celebrate in this book perfect for recognizing the big moments together!

About the Baby Firsts series: The Baby Firsts series from Flowerpot Press is the perfect introduction to books for even the youngest of children. Each book features lots of friendly faces that draw baby's attention and build their love for, and familiarity with, books--hopefully planting the seeds that last a lifetime!

Harold Green III's Words Are My Superpower offers practical advice for younger readers on how the words they choose have the power to change not just their own lives but others'. Some of the greatest villains in our lives include anxiety, fear, disappointment, and failure. But if we empower ourselves through language--employing affirmations, mantras, compliments, and more--we can overcome anything or anyone who stands in our way while lifting up those around us. Green expertly weaves a metaphor about categories of words acting as superheroes throughout this guide to help readers harness the superpowers offered by optimism, gratitude, and more. Infused with Green's gorgeous poetry and Andrea Pippins's eye-catching illustrations, Words Are My Superpower teaches the importance of positive thinking and communication for young people to effect change.

For some children, this experience can be incredibly exciting, but for others, it can be a little scary, especially for children who find themselves moving schools regularly due to housing insecurity.

But all those worries can be absolved with Meeting Joy, a story of home and friendship.

Within these pages, you will find the perfect picture book to read with your child, helping immerse them in an exciting story that breaks down the fear of changes at school and helps them get more excited about what is to come.

Not only will this book bring you and your child closer, but it will help them become better at overcoming their fears, becoming more confident, and developing more of a growth mindset.

Grab your copy of Meeting Joy today, and help your child prepare for the next chapter in their life.

You, young Firefly, have been chosen to join into the Night School's esteemed program for the study of mysticism. Your teacher, Bea Marlowe, will guide you as you embark on five eye-opening, educational, and enlightening field trips to better connect with the magic of your Night self. From astrology and divination to creating rituals and spellcasting, middle-grade readers interested in magic and mysticism will delve into the mystical depths of both the Universe and the You-niverse--the mysteries that exist outside oneself, and those they will discover in their very core.

A very practical guide set within a creative fantasy school setting, young witches will learn the basics of a magical existence tfrom the author of The Night School and the Wild Wisdom series, Maia Toll. Including illustrations by Khoa Le, sidebars, and a glossary of unfamiliar terms, The Night School for Young Mystics promises to be a fantastical guidebook and a captivating read for middle graders interested in the world of magic and mysticism.

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A must-have treasury of quotes to spark joy and imagination!

This beautifully illustrated collection offers quotes from historical and modern classics for today's kids. Centered around helpful themes, such as being different, friendship, and taking risks, these inspirational words from some of the most creative minds in children's literature offer readers timeless wisdom for today's world.

Over 170 beloved children's books are found in this treasury, including:

A Single Shard

Because of Winn-Dixie

Charlotte's Web

Corduroy

El Deafo

Harriet the Spy

Little Women

Look Both Ways

Redwall: The Legend of Luke

The Borrowers

The Crossover

The Hobbit

The Mysterious Benedict Society

The Runaway Bunny

The Wind in the Willows

Touching Spirit Bear

We Are Water Protectors

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Winnie-the-Pooh

Some journeys take us far from home. Some adventures lead us to our destiny. - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, C. S. Lewis

Home is wherever you are with the people you love. And that is always the best place to be! - The Tía Lola Stories: How Tía Lola Came to (Visit) Stay, Julia Alvarez

You're mad, bonkers, completely off your head. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are. - Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll

We must ask ourselves these questions as often as we dare. How will the world change if we do not question it? - The Magician's Elephant, Kate DiCamillo

More than twenty heroic figures from the past and present share their wisdom in this friendly, fun book that combines quotes and artwork from the beloved picture book biography series Ordinary People Change the World. Learn and be inspired by Amelia Earhart's perseverance, Albert Einstein's curiosity, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s conviction, Frida Kahlo's confidence, and so many more examples of strength and bravery. It's a bright and adorable little book that you'll want to give to every hero-in-training in your life.

When you read these stories about the lives of other kids your age, you'll realize you share many experiences and emotions. You are not alone.

That is so empowering and comforting. And that's why this collection of stories for preteens has become a classic, published for the first time in the year 2000, and now updated with brand-new stories for its 21st anniversary--ones about being a kid during the pandemic, social media and technology, and many other modern-day issues.

You'll read more than 100 stories and poems in chapters about:
- Achieving Dreams
- Friendship
- Family
- Love
- Death and Dying
- Attitude and Perspective
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Choices
- Tough Stuff
- Changes
- Eclectic Wisdom

Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

If you just focus on the thing that is making you sad, then the sadness is all you see. But if you look around, you will see that joy is everywhere.

In their only collaboration for children, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu use their childhood stories to show young people how to find joy even in hard times and why sharing joy with others makes it grow. The two spiritual masters tell a simple story, vibrantly brought to life by bestselling illustrator Rafael López, of how every child has joy inside them, even when it sometimes hides, and how we can find it, keep it close, and grow it by sharing it with the world.

Sprung from the friendship, humor, and deep affection between these holy men, the book is a perfectly timed and important gift from two revered spiritual leaders to children. It is a reminder that joy is abundant--no matter what challenges we face--and has the power to transform the world around us even in the darkest of times.

Do you struggle with self-defeating thoughts? I'm too young. I'm not good at anything. Remember that dumb mistake I made last week? My life doesn't matter.

If so, you're not alone. The Enemy wants you to believe you're here by accident or have nothing to offer. But that's a lie.

God has a special plan and purpose for your life. Through your interests, talents, and faith, you can make a positive difference in the world right where you are...right now!

Part of the fun is discovering your mission-driven superpowers. While you can't fix every problem, God can. With His help, you can bring light to a world that has grown dark and cold.

Having a clear impression of your unique, God-given significance provides a sense of purpose that turns an ordinary life into an extraordinary one.

So let's get started! It's never too early to step into your mission-possible life.

Explore the fascinating world of shadows in an interactive guessing game, fostering creativity, observational skills, and a deeper connection with nature in this engaging children's book.

Embark on a captivating adventure with Shadow Play: Guess What It Is from the Kidding Nature series. As the sun paints shadows across the ground, young readers aged 3-6 are invited to decipher the mysterious shapes that appear. Through an interactive novelty format with fold-out pages and cutouts, children engage in a guessing game, unraveling the secrets behind each shadow. The play of light and darkness creates an imaginative journey, challenging kids to recognize familiar objects while sparking creativity and spatial perception. Whether imprinted on pavement, grass, or sand, shadows become enchanting companions in the exploration of the magic and mystery of nature.

This delightful book, designed for portable entertainment, not only fosters observational skills and critical thinking but also encourages kids to venture outdoors and connect with the world around them. With durable card stock paper and a compact format, Shadow Play is perfect for on-the-go fun, making it an ideal companion for young explorers. The Kidding Nature series promises to awaken children's natural interest in the world, and this installment, with its engaging guessing game and immersive exploration of shadows, provides an entertaining and educational experience that fuels curiosity and imagination. Shadow Play is an excellent choice for parents and educators seeking a unique and interactive way to introduce children to the wonders of nature.

What if you found out there was a little, tiny word that could change your frustrations into opportunities? When we tell ourselves I can't do this, we give up. But if instead, we say, I can't do this...yet, we're opening ourselves to the possibility of growing through challenges, also called perseverance. Join this author in practicing perseverance, adding yet to your vocabulary, and learning the value of continued effort toward the things you love, even when it gets hard.

Core themes in this book:

Adaptability, Bravery, Choice, Curiosity

Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups.

Hello Sacred Life introduces little ones to the sun, moon, the five elements, and big-picture concepts that children will hold dear to their hearts forever. Equally likely to be spotted on a nursery bookshelf as styled on a grown-up coffee table, Hello Sacred Life is a book for all of us, visual poem in honor of life's great mysteries.

This is a kids' book about perseverance. In it, kids can learn to practice perseverance by learning the value of continued effort toward the things they love, even when it gets difficult.

This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand and adopt the principles of perseverance. When we tell ourselves, I can't do this, we give up. But when we say, I can't do this...yet, we're opening ourselves to the possibility of growing through challenges. So, let's add yet to our vocabulary and use it whenever we tackle new challenges!

A Kids Book About Perseverance features:

• A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.
• A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.
• An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.

The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic.

A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts, and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.

From the bestselling author of The Junior Witch's Handbook comes an introduction to the charmed world of magic--featuring enchanted information on crystals, horoscopes, dreams, and more!

• Chakras
• Auras
• Crystals
• Plant-based Magic
• Magical Holidays
• Magic Spells
• Tarot
• Astrology
• Palmistry
• Dream Interpretation

Hello Sacred Creatures is an illustrated homage to the endangered species of our world. It features beloved animals currently at high risk of extinction such as the honey bee, the giraffe, the humming bird, and the penguin. It serves as an educational tool while offering families a way to build a relationship with these creatures by saying a heartfelt hello.