New Releases by Jodie Shepherd

The sun is amazing! Travel to space to learn all about the sun and its importance for life on our planet.

Why does the moon shine at night? Travel to space to learn all about our closest celestial neighbor.

Learn the ABCs with images and words that touch on Biblical concepts and help little ones appreciate God’s creations. God created our diverse world from apples to zebras and everything between. This joyful early learning book will engage small children as they learn their letters and increase their vocabulary, while learning Bible concepts and prayers.

Rediscover the story of the largest and most luxurious ship ever built! At the time of its construction, the Titanic was an engineering wonder. At 882 feet, 8 inches long -- a distance of more than four city blocks -- the ship was the largest ever built. It was also the most luxurious and, supposedly, the safest. It took 3,000 workers at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast almost three years to complete construction. Learn about the process -- from stem to stern -- in Building the Titanic. ABOUT THE SERIES: On the night of April 14-15, 1912, the largest and most luxurious ship ever built hit an iceberg and sunk on her maiden voyage. More than 100 years later, the Titanic continues to fascinate. How did this supposedly "unsinkable" ship meet its icy fate? Who were the people who sailed on the ship, and what was that experience like before, during, and after the disaster? What did explorers discover in 1985 when they found the sunken ship at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean? Featuring historical imagery, first-hand accounts, and lively text, the four titles in this series will answer all these questions... and more.

What would happen to Christmas if Santa Claus were a sloth . . . literally? Would Slothy Claus make it to every home by Christmas morning? Join Slothy Claus in this fun, charming story that teaches kids that Christmas is about more than presents under the tree. Slothy Claus has lots of presents for good boys and girls this year, but how is this notoriously lethargic animal supposed to travel all around the world in just one night? You guessed it—Slothy takes his sweet time and does what sloths do best: sleep and eat. Will the kids wake up to empty stockings and no presents under the tree? Will Christmas be ruined? With a bright, glittery cover, Slothy Claus is a humorous, heartwarming tale with a positive message for kids and adults about patience and contentment. Children ages 4 to 8 will learn that the joy of Christmas doesn't come from gifts and toys but from the love between family and friends; enjoy the delightfully funny one-of-a-kind artwork; and cheer on Slothy Claus as they read classic rhymes. Parents will love the story’s themes of family and friends, giving and contentment, and patience; giving this book for Advent, Christmas, or other holidays and celebrations; reading this book to their kids at bedtime on Christmas Eve or any time; making Slothy Claus part of their Christmas reading tradition; and identifying with a protagonist that’s a little fatigued (and hungry) around the holidays. This holiday season, celebrate Christmas (and sloth life) with Slothy Claus.

In Giraffe's Long Christmas Eve--the hilarious lift-the-flap follow-up to Giraffe's Long Good-Night--Little Giraffe is getting carried away again, this time with all the Christmas Eve preparations! This silly holiday board book will be a favorite with lively toddlers and preschoolers who might be a little more tired than they realize.

Each living thing in nature follows a life cycle. Come with us as we explore growing up from egg to chicken! An egg rests in a comfy nest. The chick inside begins to grow. Soon it will be a clucking chicken! Get an up-close look at the life cycle of this beautiful bird-from egg to chicken-all in the pages of this book.ABOUT THIS SERIES:Every living thing goes through changes as it grows. Tiny seeds grow into huge pumpkins, beautiful apple trees or tall sunflowers. Little eggs can turn into chickens or frogs. And beautiful butterflies begin life as fuzzy caterpillars. The books in the Growing Up series offer kids the chance to learn what happens at each stage of these life cycles. Engaging text, fascinating facts, and beautiful photos complete these books where readers will discover how the process of a new life starting is always fascinating.

Each living thing in nature follows a life cycle. Come with us as we explore growing up from seed to apple! A beautiful blossom appears on the apple tree. Soon it will be a bright and delicious apple! Get an up-close look at the life cycle of this yummy fruit-from seed to apple-all in the pages of this book.ABOUT THIS SERIES:Every living thing goes through changes as it grows. Tiny seeds grow into huge pumpkins, beautiful apple trees or tall sunflowers. Little eggs can turn into chickens or frogs. And beautiful butterflies begin life as fuzzy caterpillars. The books in the Growing Up series offer kids the chance to learn what happens at each stage of these life cycles. Engaging text, fascinating facts, and beautiful photos complete these books where readers will discover how the process of a new life starting is always fascinating.

"This book introduces the role of sanitation workers in their neighborhood"--

Halloween Hugs offers you and your children the opportunity to cuddle up together and let your imagination--and giggles --run wild. Who is the spider with the orange paws? Whose long ear is flopping out? This book is full of silly surprises as animal friends come to the door in some truly wild costumes on the sweetest night of the year. Every page you turn shows a costumed trick-or-treater with a clue to its true identify. Do you see those whiskers behind that owl costume? Lift the flap together and your child will find the cuddly animal with its mask removed. Told in rhyming verse, Halloween Hugs is fun to read aloud as young ones laugh along with every trick-or-treater who rings the doorbell. With an embellished cover, sturdy board book design, and colorful flaps to lift, this not-so-scary Halloween board book will be a perennial favorite with your little ones.

In this fun lift-the-flap bedtime book for toddlers and preschoolers, a little giraffe is having so much fun with his bedtime routine that he doesn't want to go to sleep. Little giraffe has gotten carried away again Giraffe's Long Good-Night provides a delightful end to a busy day for you and your little one. With each reminder that it's time to sleep, the little giraffe moves on to his next bedtime activity with enthusiasm--until finally he realizes he is tired after all. You and your child will love following along as this giraffe stre-e-e-e-tches out every stage of his bedtime routine, from popping bubbles in the bath to trying on all his favorite pajamas to praying for each and every friend. Featuring an embellished cover, flaps that unfold in all directions, and silly rhyming text, this charming book will be a fresh favorite for your nightly story times.

In Grandma Cuddles, playful illustrations pair up with creative rhymes and touch-and-feel pages, making this one of the best books to read to your grandchildren as you get them ready for a peaceful night's sleep.

A Sesame Street Passover story with stickers, a poster, and a card game! It's Passover on Sesame Street, and Grover invites a few friends to a Seder at his house. More and more guests show up, and room is made at the table to honor the traditional Passover invitation: "Let all who are hungry come and eat." Girls and boys ages 2 to 5 will particularly enjoy the story's focus on the exciting hunt for the Passover afikomen, a piece of matzah that's hidden for the children to find. A brief explanation of the history and customs of Passover is included at the end. Stickers, a poster that shows a splendid Seder plate, and a press-out matching card game add to the holiday fun. The messages of inclusion and friendship make this colorful paperback storybook particularly timely.

"Did you know that flamingos are very social animals and do most everything as a groupor that they get their pink color from the food they eat? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show the evolution of and how this animal fits into the wider category of its scientific order; a glossary and more."--Provided by publisher.

Elmo and his friends star in a sweet-smelling Sesame Street Christmas Scratch & Sniff storybook! It's Christmas Day at Elmo's house on Sesame Street. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, Grover, Big Bird, and their friends are celebrating the most delightfully fragrant holiday of all. Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 can join in the fun and enjoy the delicious aromas of Christmas by scratching and sniffing the ten scented spots throughout the story in this beautifully illustrated hardcover storybook: pine, cinnamon, gingerbread, chocolate, peppermint, orange, and more. This sweet-smelling storybook makes the perfect gift any time!"

"Introduces the reader to porpoises"--

"Elmo leans about being kind to others as he works to earn his Monster Scout Kindness Badge by helping his friends and neighbors up and down and all around Sesame Street!"--Back cover.

Celebrate Hanukkah with Grover and friends on Sesame Street! It's Hanukkah on Sesame Street, and Grover invites his friends to a Hanukkah party at his house. Girls and boys ages 2 to 5 will learn the why and how of celebrating Hanukkah along with Elmo, Telly, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert, Ernie, Zoe, and Murray. The story offers a simple outline of the holiday's origins, lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and eating latkes and other traditional delicacies. This colorful paperback storybook offers stickers, press-out Hanukkah cards, and a poster with a Hanukkah party game. The story includes gentle messages about friendship, kindness, and tolerance to highlight the Sesame Street mission of helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder-because Sesame Street is the most trusted name in early learning.

Young readers will love exploring Zion canyon from a distinct vantage point from the bottom up! They'll also enjoy discovering the parks plants, animals, and other landforms all in the pages of this fun and fascinating book.

Young readers will love exploring Zion canyon from a distinct vantage point--from the bottom up! They'll also enjoy discovering the park's plants, animals, and other landforms--all in the pages of this fun and fascinating book.

Crack the code of letters and sounds with Step into Reading Phonics Readers!. Simple stories with favorite characters focus on short and long vowels.

The sun brings light, heat, and energy to Earth! Leela's imagination takes her on a journey to explore the sun. Come aboard her spacecraft as she orbits around the sun and learns what makes it so hot! Find out more about the closest star to our planet.

Neil's imagination takes him on a trip to the moon. Join him as he explores mountains and hills, spots a famous astronaut's footprints, and collects space rocks for his science project.

Describes the life and career of the children's author and illustrator, including his childhood in New York, the popularity of his book "Where the Wild Things Are," and his personal life.

Learn to read with this Sesame Street Step into Reading phonics boxed set—featuring Elmo and his friends! This volume includes 12 full-color phonics readers. Each book features a specific phonics concept that will give girls and boys ages 4 to 6 the tools to begin reading on their own.

An educational activist in Pakistan, Yousafzai has emerged as a leading campaigner for the rights of children worldwide and in December 2014, became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

"Teaches the reader about kindness and generosity."--

Chock full of familiar situations and helpful hints, this book gives readers the tools they need to develop this important character strength. We would all like to be considered kind and generous. But like other positive attributes, getting there takes practice. That's where Kindness & Generosity: It Starts With Me can help.

A brief biography of Hilary Clinton, senator, secretary of state and advocate for the less fortunate.