New Releases by Nancy Parent

An 8x8 based on an episode from the PBS KIDS animated television series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum starring Susan B. Anthony. Based on the children''s book series Ordinary People Change the World by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, the series will introduce kids to inspiring historical figures and the character virtues that helped them succeed. Brad feels left out when Xavier and Yadina take a vote without him. Thanks to Susan B. Anthony, they learn that everyone should have a vote! This episode-based 8x8 will focus on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.

Move Mickey''s arms and hands like the hands of a clock, and learn to tell time in this sweet, rhyming board book. Move Mickey''s arms and hands like the hands of a clock to follow Mickey and Friends from sunrise to sunset and see what they do during a busy day! This interactive board book provides a fun opportunity for parents and children to discuss when important times of the day take place, like breakfast, school, and bedtime. And children will delight in moving Mickey''s hands as they learn to tell time.

Nancy discovers a new talent for repairing broken toys in the neighborhood. But can she keep her cool when her prized doll, Marabelle, needs help? Disney Junior Fancy Nancy: Operation Fix Marabelle is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated preschool series starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.

Join Mickey and his friends as they go stargazing, have a slumber party, and take a cozy nap in this die-cut Disney classic! Come along with Mickey and his friends as they look for the perfect place to stargaze, have a slumber party in a giant sleeping fort, and learn that naptime is the best chore in these three fun-filled, original stories perfect for reading at bedtime. With beautiful illustrations on every page, this classic Disney storybook is sure to become an instant family favorite!

Based on the Disney Junior TV Show and inspired by the classic picture book series, this brand-new Level One I Can Read retells key moments from an episode where Mom gets a cold and Nancy decides to try to be Mademoiselle Mom for the day.

It’s time for a tea party, but Nancy’s doll, Marabelle, is nowhere to be found! Nancy and Bree will have to be sleuths (which is a fancy way of saying people who solve mysteries!) to crack the case of the disappearing doll. Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy: The Case of the Disappearing Doll is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated family comedy starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

When Mom gets sniffles that are worse than awful, Nancy decides she can help Mom by tidying up and watching JoJo. After all, Nancy is practically an expert at being a big sister, so how hard could it be? Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy: Mademoiselle Mom is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated family comedy starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

A Little Golden Book version of the exciting new Disney film Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2--coming to theaters in November 2018! Walt Disney Animation Studios welcomes Wreck-It Ralph back to the big screen for a smashing sequel! This time, Wreck-It Ralph leaves the arcade behind, venturing into the expansive universe of the internet--which may or may not survive Ralph''s not-so-light touch. This Little Golden Book is based on the upcoming feature film Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2, releasing in November 2018. It is perfect for boys and girls ages 2 to 5, as well as Disney Little Golden Book collectors of all ages!

When Dad makes a plan to fix the walkway in front of their house with new cement, Nancy knows just how to make the walkway parfait—which is French for perfect! Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy: Nancy Makes Her Mark is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated family comedy starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

When Dad makes a plan to fix the walkway in front of their house with new cement, Nancy knows just how to make the walkway parfait--which is French for perfect!

It''s a rainy day in Sodor and the tracks are slippery. But James wants to race Thomas. Can the friends learn to listen and respect the rules to avoid an accident? The Really Useful Stories series is designed to support toddlers'' development and explore key preschool themes including sharing, fear of the dark, respecting rules, taking turns, making friends and teamwork. Each book includes suggestions for parents and carers about ways of using the story to help their child talk about new experiences.

Part inspiration, part information narrative for our story is based on walking meditation, also known as mindful walking; an active practice that requires you to be consciously aware and moving in the environment rather than sitting with your eyes closed. Just as The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo''s mega-selling book (over 4 million copies sold worldwide) provides readers with a life/spiritual philosophy embedded in the how-to of minimalism (with practical tips for de-cluttering of one''s home), A Walk in the Wood provides a narrative grounded in the simple act of slowing down, observing what is around us, and being present. Appealing to adults who are actively searching ways to join the JOMO movement (Joy of Missing Out and being content just "being"), A Walk in the Wood also makes for a perfect gift for stressed-out family members and friends.

Coming in 2018 to Disney Junior, Fancy Nancy will star in her own fabulous TV show! Nancy has a new playhouse, and it’s time for some ooh-la-la fancy fun! But when one friend wants to be the boss of who can come to play, Nancy has to decide what it means to be a good friend. Based on the new Disney Junior TV show and inspired by the classic picture book series by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, this brand-new Level One I Can Read retells key moments from the show. Fancy Nancy: Chez Nancy is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

There''s trouble on the tracks when Percy wants to borrow Thomas'' carriages for an important job, but Thomas isn''t sure he wants to share. Can the friends find a way to work together and save the day? The Really Useful Stories series is designed to support toddlers'' development and explore key preschool themes including sharing, fear of the dark, making friends and teamwork. Each book includes suggestions for grown-ups about ways of using the story to help their child talk about new experiences. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. Children aged 2 years and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller''s railway. Thomas ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

An early reader retelling of Walt Disney''s live-action sequel, starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, illustrated with film stills. Full color.

Barbie joins a figure skating club and can''t wait for the upcoming performance. But Barbie can''t seem to do a spit spin without falling down! Barbie soon learns from Coach Mai that being a figure skater requires a lot of practice and dedication. Boys and girls ages 3-7 will love reading this story and discovering what it is like to be a figure skater.

The luminous garden scenes and playful language in this tale of late-blooming self-discovery tell the story of Holly Bloom, a girl who wants nothing more than to be a great gardener, but simply doesn’t seem to have the knack. Despite suggestions and support from her green-thumbed mom and siblings, Holly just can''t get her garden to bloom. She waters and fertilizes and uses all the right gardening tools, but her daffodils don''t grow and her daisies keep drooping. Armed with a positive attitude and unwavering perseverance, Holly finally realizes that she does not need to grow flowers with soil and seeds to be a success. Inspired by her artistic father, she taps into her natural creative abilities and surprises everyone by growing her own unique garden—from paper, paste, pipe cleaners, and paint!

Witzy and his friends plant a flower garden in the backyard.

Funshine Bear comes up with a great idea of how to make caring FUN!.

Easy-to-draw steps and tips from Disney artists show how to draw characters from Disney Pixar''s Finding Nemo.

What happens when everyone in Care-a-lot stops sharing?

Third-grader Jill is happy about getting glasses because they make many things easier for her to do.

Lift the flaps to discover some of Nosy''s friends as he stops to say hello on hiw way to the stream.

Everyone has feelings–including Pooh and all his Hundred-Acre Wood pals! With this interactive board book, young readers can match the appropriate face to the appropriate emotion by turning the built-in wheel.

Young readers will enjoy identifying all the colors in Pooh’s garden! This interactive board book features a real turning wheel that allows children to find the correct color for each spread.

Looking for a new tree in which to build his home, Owl explores the woods and discovers all kinds of uses that different trees provide.

In "The Big Bug Hunt", your child learns about various bugs as Christopher Robin and his friends set out on an adventurous bug hunt in the Hundred-Acre Wood.

When Piglet hosts and arts and crafts day all of his friends come up with wonderful creative projects that they are proud to show and tell about.

Christopher Robin leads Pooh and his pals on a treasure hunt in which the biggest prize turns out to be the fun they all had pretending to be pirates.