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HIT CATEGORY: The multiverse continues to rise in popularity with out-of-this-world hits like Stranger Things and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.ACTION-PACKED: The space cadets¿ epic adventure across the multiverse continues, picking up full-throttle from where Mission Multiverse left off.ENGAGING VOICE: Rebecca Caprara combines humor, a deft command of language, a commercial plot, and impeccable character development to create a satisfying and page-turning read.

A new addition to the bestselling Questioneers chapter book series following Ada Twist, the star of the new Netflix TV show!Blue River Creek has a problem: There''s a pet thief on the loose! Or at least, Sofia and Iggy are convinced that there is, once their pets go missing. But as a scientist, Ada knows it''s important not to jump to conclusions and to follow the facts. How will they find out what really happened to the town''s pets? By using the Scientific Method of course! Through making a hypothesis, collecting data, and experimentation, the Questioneers must find the missing animals before even more pets disappear!

From a rising food star, a toast to the art of the dinner partyHosting a dinner party is a special kind of occasion. You welcome old and new friends into your home and gather around the table. You put out platters of food prepared just for that table of people, passing them around until everyone¿s had their fill. This sense of sharing and togetherness feeds more than just bellies. It is what helps us stay connected, form new relationships, and build lasting bonds with our chosen families. During socially distanced times, the perfect dinner party might have felt like a lost art, but in For the Table, up-and-coming food writer Anna Stockwell provides all the tools needed for bringing back the ritual of hosting memorable yet modern dinner parties.Stockwell has written a cookbook for a new way of entertaining that¿s simpler, better, healthier, and more fun. Organized by season and full of helpful hosting advice, Stockwell provides accessible and modern menus; each is built around two large platters to pass around the table and includes suggestions for no-recipe side dishes. Dinner parties don't have to be formal or fussy, or even a lot of work, to be celebratory and gratifying. This book teaches you how to plan and prepare great-tasting and impressive-looking menus that are easy to pull off, as well as offers expert advice on toasts, prep-ahead strategies, and tips on handling guest lists and dietary restrictions. With its mix of innovative food presentation and old-fashioned, homestyle technique, For the Table is a testament to the art of the dinner party and looks forward to the festive dinner gatherings of the future.

An epic, oversize nonfiction picture book in the vein of Bees: A Honeyed HistoryΓÇöall about sharks and their prehistoric predecessorsSharks are some of the oldest creatures on the earth (or, rather, in its waters.) This epic survey follows sharks from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through the challenges they face today.Along the way, readers will meet many different sharks from different points in history. They will get an up-close evolutionary look at what makes a shark a sharkΓÇölike their skin, their teeth, their fins, and more. And they will get a crash course in archeological time, as the book mostly covers prehistoric sharks or modern-day sharks who have been around much longer than humans. Like the hammerhead, who has been patrolling tropical coastlines for more than 20 million years!With lush illustrations from Gordy Wright and meticulous research from author Miriam Forster, Sharks: A Mighty, Bite-y History is sure to delight shark lovers, science fans, and any reader who loves to discover new wonders about the world around them.

The Smurfs comic series focuses on emotional learning, social responsibility, and overall Smurf-iness. Featuring three complete stories in each volume, these full-color graphic novels are full of kid-friendly humor and tell all-new, action-packed adventures. A great option for newly independent readers, comics fans, and reluctant readers!

EMPATHETIC NARRATIVE: Along with action and scares, this story deftly discusses fear, regret, and how we learn to live with both. The narrative shows all sorts of reactions to these things¿from shutting down completely to running headfirst into danger¿and treats each character and response with empathy.DIVERSE CAST: The cast of characters reflect the diversity in the real world: there are characters of different races, socioeconomic classes, family make-ups, and both neurotypical and neurodivergent characters. STAR-STUDDED BACKLIST: Lucas¿s debut novel, Thanks a Lot Universe, was a Junior Library Guild selection, received blurbs from Wesley King and Janae Marks, and got two starred reviews, including one from Kirkus, who called it ¿tenderhearted and bold.¿

Right to Be¿s accessible and engaging step-by-step instructional guide to safe and effective bystander interventionBystander intervention is simply overcoming that ¿freeze¿ instinct and getting back to the very human desire to take care of one another. It¿s not about being the hero, strapping on spandex, and saving the day. And it certainly isn¿t about sacrificing your own safety. From the nonprofit organization Right to Be, I¿ve Got Your Back teaches readers the ins and outs of bystander intervention using Right to Be¿s methodology: the 5D¿s of bystander intervention¿distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct. Each chapter of the book dives deeply into what these D¿s can look like in practice, whether you are in public, online, or at work. The rise in interest in bystander intervention comes at a moment when trust in the institutions historically responsible for keeping us safe is crumbling. However, as trust in our systems falters, trust in our own agency and our own ability to create change is rising. Perhaps for the first time we see that our actions matter. Or, at a minimum, we know our actions are the only thing we can truly control. We all have a role to play when it comes to ending hate and harassment in our communities. If yoüre new to these efforts, I¿ve Got Your Back will give you the skills to get started. And if yoüve been doing this work for years, this book will provide you with the language to mentor others just beginning their journey.

The first pattern book for making unique, customizable African American crochet dollsFrom American Girl Dolls to Barbie, there's something special about having your own doll, and even more so, having a doll that looks like you. And it¿s not just about clothing; having a doll that has eyes, skin tone, and even a hairstyle to match your own is a thrill. For African American girls, this isn't the norm nor is it easy to find. Created by Yolanda Jordan, My Pretty Brown Doll offers patterns and crochet techniques to create this charming crochet doll, with skin tone, hairstyle, eyes, and outfits that are customizable to match the young person this gift is for. Jordan¿s unique aesthetic will appeal to a wide variety of crocheters, and there are endless possibilities to make this doll unique.The book covers a basic wardrobe, including pants, shirts, shoes, coats, a hat, and a scarf. But then Jordan dives into specific adventures like going to school and playing soccer, dancing ballet and traveling to Paris. There's even a mermaid and a scientist outfit, complete with lab coat. Offering African American girls the chance to have their own doll, who looks like them and can be outfitted exactly the way they want, is a gift unlike any other. It's a wonderful opportunity to deliver something special to an underserved market.

The ULTIMATE, fun-filled, full-color Marvel activity book for the whole family, featuring legendary Super Heroes VillainsCan you solve riddles with the genius of Iron Man? Spot the Invisible Woman before she disappears? Crack Nick Furys secret codes?Hulk-smash through every challenge and help your favorite Marvel characters conquer the most head-scratching, pulse-pounding puzzles and games in the Multiverse. Journey through Doctor Stranges mystic maze, unscramble Spider-Mans word webs, weather Storms seek-and-find, fly through word searches faster than Falcon, and learn to conjure the Scarlet Witchall you need is a pencil.

Sharing recipes, advice, and thoughtful guidance, this book is an inspirational lifestyle manual and cookbook dedicated to those seeking the ever-elusive answer to how to nourish themselves with clean, plant-based foods while still indulging in the joys and delicacies of life

From the superstar creators of My Mom Is Magical! and My Dad Is Amazing! comes this spooktacular, humor-filled board book-perfect for Halloween celebrationsThis not-so-spooky story celebrates all things Halloween, with plenty of tricks and treats! Hello!Lucky lends their vibrant illustrations and pun-derful voice to this charming board book that is sure to tickle your funny bone.

Learn all about space in this out-of-this-world addition to the bestselling Block Book series!3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Blast off! In this follow-up to Alphablock, Countablock, Dinoblock, Cityblock, Buildablock, Farmblock, Loveblock, and Sharkblock, readers will experience the historic moon landing, learn about what modern astronauts do in space, read about the recent landing of Mars rover Perseverance, and more. In keeping with the rest of the series, Spaceblock features the charming art of British design team Peski Studio, die-cut pages, and ten impressive gatefolds, including one that unfolds to 30 inches wide to showcase all the planets in our solar system!

BACK TO SCHOOL: This puppy-driven take on the first day of school is perfect for soothing first-day-of-school jitters.SUCCESSFUL AUTHOR: Drew Brockington is the author-illustrator of the CatStronauts series, which has sold more than 200,000 copies.FUN AND FUNNY: With bright, appealing illustrations, this hilarious story of a boy¿s day at puppy school couldn¿t be more kid-friendly.

A DELICIOUS COCKTAIL OF TWO BELOVED TRENDS: Margarita in Retrograde perfectly blends the enduring trends of astrology and humorous cocktail books with a fun, fresh perspective. IDEAL AUTHORS: Li and Goh are incredibly well-connected, with a network of brand partners and contacts to draw from for promotion, and their bar Mood Ring has already garnered buzz from a range of media outlets. TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD MEETS CO¿STAR APP: The book speaks to astrology-obsessed Gen Z and millennials with its edgy aesthetic, and the authors¿ expertise lends the recipes creative sophistication.

The perfect gift for every parent, this book explores the amazing effect of love on the developing brains of babies and toddlersShaped by Love celebrates the interactions between babies and toddlers and the most significant people in their young lives¿their parents and caregivers. It details developmental phases from infancy through toddlerhood and offers information and beautiful images that encourage healthy and nurturing childcare. Children¿s minds are molded by experience, and science tells us that the way a parent touches, holds, looks at, and responds to babies and toddlers has a lifelong impact on the way that this brand-new person will come to see the world and their place within it. Filled with irresistible images of babies and toddlers and first-person quotes, Shaped by Love is appealing to flip through. It is also a captivating read with well-researched child-rearing advice and information included in each chapter.

This show you how to live your best, fullest, most beautiful life while dealing with all of the limitations that come with renting, working 40 hours - or more - a week, and having little-to-no disposable income. This fun, accessible guide is organized into three sections - Design, Make, and Host - in the order you would naturally do them. First, you'll learn to design your space to look just right, then you'll find DIYs that will help add character and round out your home decor on a budget, and finally, you'll get hosting tips for when your home is ready for entertaining.

SUCCESSFUL CATEGORY: FAME-ISH joins an illustrious list of memoirs and essay collections written by famously funny women in show business, including Chelsea Handler, Whitney Cummings, Ellie Kemper, and Amanda Seales.PROMOTABLE AUTHOR: Rajskub has more than 150,000 Twitter followers and 62,000 Instagram followers, including Jimmy Fallon, Ellen DeGeneres, Justin Bieber, Fred Armisen, and many other Hollywood A-listers.SO MANY CREDITS: Rajskub has appeared in 24, It¿s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Night School, Safety Not Guaranteed, Wilson, Little Miss Sunshine, Legally Blonde 2, Julie and Julia, Punch Drunk Love, Mysterious Skin, Firewall, Grey¿s Anatomy, Gilmore Girls, The Girlfriend Experience, The Larry Sanders Show, Two Broke Girls, and Mr. Show with Bob and David.

HOW IT¿S MADE: Books about how things are made and how they work are perennial favorites.GLOBAL VIEW: Takes a wide view, featuring musicians, makers, and instruments from all over the world. Readers will certainly discover something new in these pages!BONUS ACTIVITIES: The back matter includes a note on instrument classification and a few activities for making your own instrument at home.WINNING FORMAT: In an oversize trim such as Bees: A Honeyed History, this book is sure to make a statement on bookstore tables and window displays. Inside, kid readers will find lots of details to pore over.

From the author-illustrator of Hannah and Sugar comes a back-to-school tale about facing your fears, now in paperback with bonus tear-out lunchbox notesAs Mae's first day of school approaches she decides she IS. NOT. GOING.School is scary! What if the other kids don't like her? Or what if she's the only one who doesn't know how to write? Or what if she misses her mom? Mae's anxiety only builds as she walks to school.But then she meets Rosie and Ms. Pearl. Will making new friends show her that they can conquer their fears together?

KID-FAVORITE FORMAT: This picture book is illustrated in a graphic novel-style throughout, making it perfect for newly independent readers and fans of the format.SNEAKY MATH LESSON: At the heart of this funny friendship story is a math and logic puzzle that will encourage kid readers to practice their deductive reasoning skills.LAUGH-OUT-LOUD READ: The expressive animal characters, unexpected details, and hijinks make for a rollicking read.

A debut picture book that boldly celebrates the characteristics of being a cat