Beginning Reader Gift Package
Double Puppy Trouble by Danica McKellar
Spunky and energetic, Moxie is just like any other girl--aside from the fact that she has to have the MOST of everything! If she doesn't have the most toys, the most A's on tests, or the most time on the swing, then she makes the MOST noise! So when Moxie finds a magic stick that can double anything, she doesn't hesitate to use it--but when the button gets stuck, she may start to realize that less really is more! Teach the power of doubling through this playful puppy romp!
Gracie's Garden by Lara Casey
Come play in the garden with Gracie! Join the garden tea party with her sister Sarah, taste tomatoes right off the vine with her crunchy munchy brother Joshua, and plant seeds!
The World Needs More Purple Schools by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart
Penny Purple taught us how to be a purple person. A person who finds common ground with others while celebrating what makes them unique! Now Penny and her pals will put their purple skills into action in their very favorite place -- their classroom!
The Secret Life of the Sea Otter by Laurence Pringle
Living off the coast of California in the Northern Pacific Ocean, Lutris the sea otter shares her life in a giant kelp forest habitat with many other otters and animals. Lutris is resourceful and relies on her keen sense of sight and smell to find food and survive. When her pup is born, Lutris lovingly tends to and teaches her daughter until she is ready to head out into the world on her own.
Swim, Mo, Swim! by David Adler
It's Field Day at summer camp and Mo's group, the Guppies, is competing for extra ice cream! He and his friends are doing their best at everything from the three-legged race to the potato sack race, and as the day nears its end, each group has won one medal each. It's all on Mo to break the tie in the final event: swimming!
The Sharing Party by Brigette Weninger
Max Mouse is planning the most wonderful apple party for all his friends. That is, until he discovers that his friend Rico has picked all the apples, and he doesn't want to share. The animals are so upset-what can they do? With a little cleverness, they can work together to show Rico that everything really is more fun when you share. Here's an important story about how a group of friends learns that sharing can bring them all closer together.
Benny McGee and the Shark by Derek Anderson
What would you do if a shark followed you home? In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!
Glow-in-the-dark dinosaur puzzles from Eeboo
4 different dinosaur puzzles: T-Rex, Spinosaurus, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus, with an extra surprise: Turn out the lights to see their bright glow-in-the-dark skeletons! Artist Linda Bleck’s vivid artwork brings these ancient giants to life.
Kids 5 to 9 Gift Package
The Story of the Saxophone by Lesa Cline-Ransome
You may think that the story of the saxophone begins with Dexter Gordon or Charlie Parker, or on a street corner in New Orleans. It really began in 1840 in Belgium with a young daydreamer named Joseph-Antoine Adolphe Sax—a boy with bad luck but great ideas.
How Do You Know What You Know? by Noa Jones
How Do You Know What You Know? follows a child and their father on a cozy, snowy day outing. The child asks questions about how things came to be the way they are. The questions range from how the father knows how to tie a shoe to why it’s not a good idea to eat yellow snow
Reynard the Fox by Anne Louise Avery
Reynard—a subversive, dashing, anarchic, aristocratic, witty fox from the watery lowlands of medieval East Flanders—is in trouble. He has been summoned to the court of King Noble the Lion, charged with all manner of crimes and misdemeanors. How will he pit his wits against his accusers—greedy Bruin the Bear, pretentious Courtoys the Hound, and dark and dangerous Isengrim the Wolf—to escape the gallows?
The Shape of the World: A Portrait of Frank Lloyd Wright by K.L. Going and Lauren Stringer
When Frank Lloyd Wright was a baby, his mother dreamed that he would become a great architect. She gave him blocks to play with and he learned that shapes are made up of many other shapes. As he grew up, he loved finding shapes in nature. Wright went on to study architecture and create buildings that were one with the natural world around them. He became known as one of the greatest American architects of all time.
DC Comics, Batman Adventures 12-inch Action Figure from Spin Master
This cool action figure is a 12" fully articulated doll that any fan is sure to love. Not only that, he comes with 16 accessories to dress and arm him to the teeth. This guy is well-made and will stand up to lots of play. Be sure to pick up one for your Batman lover this season.
Kids 10 and up Gift Package
The Whispering Pines (EXIT 13, Book 1) by James Preller
The McGinns were supposed to be going on a perfectly normal family vacation. Sure, Ash's older sister Willow was a pain, their dog Daisy was a whiny scaredy cat, and their parents were being kind of lame. All of that was to be expected. Perfectly normal! But when the family decides to make an unplanned stop one night, it quickly becomes clear that this family vacation is about to get more than a little weird, because there is nothing normal about the EXIT 13 Motel.
Fancy Party Gowns: The Story of Fashion Designer Ann Cole Lowe by Deborah Blumenthal
A beautiful picture book about Ann Cole Lowe, a little-known African-American fashion designer who battled personal and social adversity in order to pursue her passion of making beautiful gowns and went on to become one of society's top designers.
For Lamb by Lesa Cline-Ransome
For Lamb follows a family striving to better their lives in the late 1930s Jackson, Mississippi. Lamb’s mother is a hard-working, creative seamstress who cannot reveal she is a lesbian. Lamb’s brother has a brilliant mind and has even earned a college scholarship for a black college up north-- if only he could curb his impulsiveness and rebellious nature.
If You Read This by Kereen Getten
When Brie was younger, her mama used to surprise her with treasure hunts around their island town. After she died three years ago, these became Brie’s favorite memories. Now, on her twelfth birthday, her mama has another surprise: a series of letters leading Brie on one last treasure hunt.
Nellie vs. Elizabeth: Two Daredevil Journalists' Breakneck Race around the World by Kate Hannigan
In this real-life adventure, daredevil and groundbreaking journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland race against each other–and the clock–as they circle the globe by ship, train, and foot. Join these two stereotype-shattering reporters as they prove that not only is traveling around the world possible, but that women are just as curious, capable, and courageous as any man.
Revolutionary Prudence Wright: Leading the Minute Women in the Fight for Independence by Beth AndersonPrudence Wright had a spark of independence. Annoyed when the British king held back freedoms in colonial Massachusetts, feisty and fearless Prudence had enough. She said no! to British goods, determined to rely on her resourcefulness and ingenuity to get by. And when British troops continued to threaten the lives of her family and community, she assembled and led the "minute women" of Pepperell to break free of tradition.
The Two of Us: A Book About My Teacher and Me by Jim Dale
Sometimes you just have to raise your hand and take a chance. With its profound simplicity and vibrant illustrations, The Two of Us: My Teacher and I collects important truisms shared between teachers and their pupils, and captures the essence of this often special bond. The best day for a test is always tomorrow, but sometimes it has to be today. Everyone, even teachers, looks forward to recess.
To the Front!: Clara Barton Braves the Battle of Antietam by Claudia Friddell
This powerful tribute to Civil War nurse Clara Barton and her heroic efforts during the Battle of Antietam reveals how she earned the name "The Angel of the Battlefield," and shows the beginnings of her journey as one of our country's greatest humanitarians and the founder of the American Red Cross.
Uniquely Japan: A Comic Book Artist Shares Her Personal Faves - Discover What Makes Japan The Coolest Place on Earth! by Abby Denson
In Uniquely Japan, Abby Denson--author of Cool Japan Guide and Cool Tokyo Guide--uses her own personal drawings and photos to highlight the things that make Japan truly different from every other place on the planet. From the ramen and sushi we've all come to love to the fantastic creatures who now star in their own video games and anime, the comic artist takes you on a romp through Japan's distinctive popular and traditional culture.
25th Anniversary 8-Pack Fingerboards with Exclusive Figure, Collectible and Customizable Mini Skateboards from TECH DECKRide through memory lane with the Tech Deck 25th Anniversary 8-Pack. Tech Deck celebrates 25 years of bringing you the real deal with authentic fingerboards from real skate companies! This pack features legit graphics from Tech Decks history with the biggest brands like World Industries, Flip, Blind, Toy Machine and more.
S is for Santa puzzle from Gibbs Smith
Celebrate the jolliest season with the 500-piece jigsaw puzzle illustrated by Greg Paprocki, the creator of Gibbs Smith’s wildly popular Baby Lit alphabet series. Featuring an adorable Santa in Greg’s signature vintage style, this playful puzzle is perfect for all ages. Gather around a table with family or friends or piece it together by yourself!
Last day to enter contest is December 19. Winners will be notified by phone and email on December 20.