New Releases by Courtney Carbone

A leveled reader based on the upcoming Barbie in the Nutcracker film.? A leveled reader based on an all-new animated adaptation of the Nutcracker staring Barbie and Barbie, timed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Barbie’s classic Nutcracker film (2001). Barbie “Malibu” and Barbie “Brooklyn” share a magical dream filled with snowing skies, dancing ballerinas, and a magical unicorn leading the way. Together, they twirl through a Nutcracker-inspired world bursting with music, color, and wonder. Along their journey, they discover that friendship and imagination make every adventure shine brighter. ?

Celebrate America''s 250th birthday with this informative Step 2 Nonfiction Reader that honors the U.S.A. from its beginnings to the beautiful land it is today. The United States is a country filled with mountains, oceans, lakes, and prairies; gorgeous parks and natural wonders and fauna. It is also filled with people from all kinds of backgrounds. But how did our country come to be and how does it run? This Step 2 Nonfiction Reader will teach children the basics about our history and get them in the American spirit! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Laugh and learn with fun facts about animals from around the world and their unique habitats—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “We’ll learn about animals that can swim, jump, and fly. Please step up and join me—there’s no need to be shy!” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Explore the wild world of the animal kingdom and discover fun facts about: African elephants backyard birds leaping lemurs and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Super-Dee-Dooper Book of Animal Facts also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! Wacky Weather One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent Oh, the Things You Can Do That Are Good For You Oh, the Pets You Can Get

Barbie "Malibu" Roberts and Barbie "Brooklyn" Roberts are throwing a Halloween costume party at the Pet Rescue in this original, Level 2 reader! Barbie "Malibu" Roberts and Barbie "Brooklyn" Roberts love volunteering at their local Pet Rescue, helping care for the pets waiting to find their fur-ever homes. With help from all their finds, Brooklyn and Malibu prepare a costume party to get these furry friends adopted. With treats, music, and dancing, the party bound to be a success! But when their handmade costumes for the pet parade go missing, Malibu and Brooklyn are worried.

Barbie "Malibu" Roberts and Barbie "Brooklyn" Roberts are hosting a costume party at the Pet Rescue! Barbie "Malibu" Roberts and Barbie "Brooklyn" Roberts love volunteering at their local Pet Rescue, helping care for the pets waiting to find their fur-ever homes. With help from all their friends, Brooklyn and Malibu host a Halloween costume party to get these furry critters adopted. With treats, music, and dancing, the party is set for success! But when their handmade costumes for the pet parade go missing, Malibu and Brooklyn are worried. This hardcover picture book has festive orange foil on the cover.

From Brooklyn to Malibu! Barbie "Brooklyn" moves across the country to live near her BFF, Barbie "Malibu" in this Level 1 reader. Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts can’t wait to start her next chapter in California, living next door to her best friend, Barbie “Malibu” Roberts! But even as the whole town warmly welcomes Brooklyn and her family to the West Coast, she can’t shake the feeling that she’s missing home—and her Granny Vi—back in New York. Will Brooklyn find her place so far from home?

Get to know Barbie and Barbie''s best friend Teresa in storybook based off the 2025 Barbie tentpole movie. Includes two sheets of themed stickers and a special tamale recipe for little chefs! Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts, Barbie “Malibu” Roberts, and their best friends Teresa and Nikki head to the big apple to help with the launch of Teresa’s cousin’s new restaurant. Inspired by her Abuela’s tamale recipe, Teresa and her friends learn about her Mexican heritage as they prepare for the big opening. But when Barbie “Brooklyn” also agrees to help her friend Emmie, Barbie “Malibu” worries they’ll let one friend down. Can these BFFs help everyone before opening day? Includes two sheets of themed stickers and Teresa''s Abuela''s tamale recipe for little chefs to try at home!

Get ready to conquer those back-to-school jitters with this exciting new Dealing with Feelings beginning reader! This Step 2 reader is perfect for kids who recognize familiar sight words and are working on sounding out new ones! It''s natural for children to feel anxious about the first day of school, just like the kid in this story. Her chest feels as tight as her old sneakers since there is so much to do to prepare. Good thing she is not alone! Many people are there to help her feel more comfortable so she can have the best first day! Learning how to voice your feelings and count on others, like your family and teachers is an important skill that can help all children. The Dealing with Feelings series of early readers is designed to give voice to what''s brewing inside. Through short, simple text and repetitive observational phrases, children will learn to name their emotions as they learn to read! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Gobo loves his life as an explorer in Fraggle Rock, but when he is presented with the opportunity to explore "outer space" (what the Fraggles call our world!) with his Uncle Traveling Matt, he is excited for a new adventure! So when an unfortunate mishap causes Uncle Traveling Matt to reconsider his choice of traveling companion, Gobo will have to search deep within himself to learn--and prove--what it means to be a true explorer.

An all-new Step 3 Step into Reading leveled Reader that is based on Nickelodeon''s Rugrats! Susie, Chuckie, and Tommy are ready for a fun day at a sci-fi convention with their dads. But when they think they find a famous space villain, they end up having an out-of-this-world adventure. Both girls and boys, 5 to 7 years old, who are fans Nickelodeon''s animated series will love this hilarious Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

When graffiti starts appearing on buildings all over Aquamarina, Violet and Wally follow the clues to find the culprit! In Book 3 of the series, join the Undersea Mystery Club as they explore the ocean to help their aquatic friends! It''s the first day of school, and Violet can''t wait to see all of her friends. But after a mysterious blob of paint appears on the school building, Violet and her best friend Wally get to work looking for clues. Soon, the sleuths find themselves not only solving a mystery, but helping out the last person in Aquamarina they''d expect . . . After the adventure, readers can turn to the back of the book to find STEAM facts about famous artists who incorporated nature, math, and science into their works!

This new Little Golden Book is about Princess Mulan, star of the Disney classic Mulan--just in time for the live-action film release on Disney+ in September 2020! Meet Princess Mulan, the brave warrior princess, and her friends Mushu, Cri-Kee, and more in this new Little Golden Book featuring beautiful, retro-style art. Girls and boys ages 2 to 5, as well as Little Golden Book collectors of all ages, will love this new storybook based on the Disney classic Mulan. This Little Golden Book is part of the charming "I Am . . ." series, which provides a unique introduction to favorite Disney characters. Disney Mulan is an animated classic featuring a brave and inspiring princess, an award-winning soundtrack, and a timeless adventure tale.

A board book based on The Lorax for Dr. Seuss''s youngest fans—perfect for encouraging a love of nature! The Lorax shares his love of animals and plants and need to "speak for the trees" in this simple, sturdy board book about caring for the environment. Printed on recycled board and written in rhymed verse, it''s an ideal introduction to the story for toddlers and preschoolers too young for the classic picture book. Now everyone in the family—even pre-readers—can take pleasure in the frolics of the Brown Bar-ba-loots, Swomee-Swans, and Humming-Fish and embrace Dr. Seuss''s timely message about protecting the planet!

"Butterbean, Cricket, and Poppy plan a wonderful birthday surprise party for their friend Dazzle. But when they hide the party too well, Dazzle believes her friends have forgotten her special day and runs away! It''s up to Butterbean to find Dazzle and celebrate her birthday with sparkles, surprises, and best of all--friends!"--Amazon.com.

A full-color storybook featuring Nickelodeon''s Shimmer and Shine--with a lenticular cover that makes it appear as though the genies are actually moving! Discover the magical new world of Zahramay Skies with Nickelodeon''s Shimmer and Shine! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this exciting full-color storybook featuring Nickelodeon''s Shimmer and Shine. It includes a zahra-amazing lenticular cover that makes it appear as though the genies are actually moving!

Simba the lion will one day become king, but his uncle Scar has other plans. Join Simba, Mufasa, and his friends Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa as they earn their place in the Circle of Life. This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on the Disney animated classic The Lion King.

The Dealing with Feelings series returns to help kids battle the green-eyed monster—jealousy! In This Makes Me Jealous, a young girl is proud of being the star athlete at her school. But when a new kid moves to town and she suddenly has to share the spotlight, jealousy gets the best of her. After a tough soccer matchup, the girl''s gym teacher helps her to empathize with the new student, and give her a chance. Soon, the girl learns that making new friends and being inclusive is more important than being the best. The Dealing with Feelings series of early readers is designed to give voice to what''s brewing inside. Through short, simple text and repetitive observational phrases, children will learn to name their emotions as they learn to read.

Make your mark as mayor, design your home, and style your characters in this Nintendo Animal Crossing full-color activity book--plus stickers! Something is always happening in the world of Animal Crossing! Build the perfect place to live, design your home, travel to see your friends, and get busy in your very own town in this full-color activity book. With tons of awesome activities and over 800 stickers, Animal Crossing fans will love their new life!

The pups of the PAW Patrol help to save the day at the farm, the beach, a snowboard resort, and City Hall.

Peppa Pig and her class learn all about safety in this Level 1 reader with stickers, based on the hit Nick Jr. TV show! Police Officer Panda and Police Officer Squirrel are visiting Peppa''s class for an important lesson on safety!This Level 1 beginning reader is based on the hit Nick Jr. television show.

An all-new Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon''s Sunny Day! Blair and Rox are accidentally stuck together with hairspray, and it''s up to Sunny to set things right. Children ages 4 to 6 who enjoy Nickelodeon''s Sunny Day will love this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 1 readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Dr. Seuss''s Sam-I-Am stars in a brand-new story perfect for children learning to read and those who enjoy helping out in the kitchen! In this super simple, rhyming reader, featuring characters from Dr. Seuss''s beloved Beginner Book Green Eggs and Ham, Sam-I-Am cooks his signature dish with Mouse and Fox. An ideal choice for children learning to read, foodies, and, of course, Dr. Seuss fans--young readers will devour this all-new additon to the Step into Reading series! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

This Makes Me Happy follows a young girl on a field trip to the fair, complete with a roller coaster, pie-eating contest, and petting zoo! But when her pesky nut allergy keeps her from having a treat with her class, the girl learns that even the happiest of days can have unhappy moments. By reflecting on her trip and recognizing the many feelings that arose during it, she is able to feel less overwhelmed—and more confident about her positively happy day. While children enjoy expressing themselves—be it through laughter or tears—they don’t always have the words to articulate their emotions. The Dealing with Feelings series is designed to give voice to what’s brewing inside, showing children how to name their emotions as they also learn to read. Colorful stickers are included in each book.

If feeling blue isn’t bad enough, it’s even worse without your best furry friend. This Makes Me Sad follows a young boy after he accidentally lets his dog, Kit, loose from the yard. Despite his parents’ attempt to find her, nothing can cheer up the boy. His favorite things, like a pretty sunset, going to the park, and his beloved teddy bear, just make him more sad. Even happy memories of Kit no longer feel good. With help from his family, the boy must learn to accept and express how he’s feeling inside. And by dealing with his feelings, he might just be able to do some good until Kit comes home. Easy-to-read text and evocative illustrations make this relatable second story in the Dealing with Feelings series a perfect practice in emotional maturity for kids.

Follow young Rosey Posey in a magical, beautifully illustrated story as she attends boarding school on Bloomers Island to learn about gardening and growing her own vegetables. When Professor Sage announces the Very Very Veggie Challenge, Rosey isn’t sure she wants to participate. But encouraged by headmaster Professor Sage and inspired by her favorite color, Rosey decides to grow a perfectly pink radish—in a perfectly pink pot on her perfectly pink windowsill! With patience and curiosity, she discovers just how fun and rewarding gardening can be, and not as hard as she thought! The Bloomers Island series brings to life the world of gardening and healthy-eating to young children in new and exciting ways.

The popular Bloomers Island! gardening kits and online world blossom in a playful, beautifully illustrated new book aimed at getting kids to love everything about nature. Join the Bloomers on a whimsical adventure as they attend a magical boarding school on Bloomers Island. As Pete Moss, Rosey Posey, Big Red, Violet, and their friends prepare for the Great Garden Party, they learn about gardening, healthy eating, and caring for the environment. The treehouse school is held by the arms of Mr. Banyan, a tree about to celebrate his 200th birthday. His birthday party is filled with fun games that teach the curious students that gardening is not at all boring or hard—that it’s actually really fun!

This Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Sunny Day, the all-new animated adventure series from Nickelodeon! Join Nickelodeon''s Sunny Day as she and her friends rock the Friendly Falls talent show. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader, which features more than 30 shiny stickers. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Venture with Link and Princess Zelda in this full-color activity book based on Nintendo''s classic The Legend of Zelda games--plus stickers! Fans of The Legend of Zelda will love this full-color activity book featuring Link, Princess Zelda, and their adventures in Hyrule. With tons of activities and stickers, The Legend of Zelda Official Sticker Book adds a new adventure to the legend! Since their North American debut in 1987, The Legend of Zelda games have earned a well-deserved reputation have captured the hearts and imaginations of players. The art design and mood differs greatly from title to title, but they unite to tell the story of the protagonist, Link, as he battles against all obstacles to prevent evil from consuming the land.

A young boy having a bad day that continues to get worse has a chance to reflect on the events and determine why he was so mad.