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This playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds is the perfect gift for introducing kids to loving—and respecting—the natural world around them. The forest has lots to say... if you listen. When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is too. She listens carefully and hears marvelous things. She hears the rustling of leaves sharing their secrets. She hears a beetle balancing on a branch. And the more she listens, the more she learns.

This joyful book about nature sounds for kids 3–7 will transport readers up a magnificent mountain. The mountains have lots to say—if you listen. It's time for a hike in the mountains! A group of friends sets off, ready for adventure, with their ears open and their hearts too. From the rush of a waterfall and a chipmunk chattering cheerfully to the peck of a rascally bird trying to steal a snack, there are many exciting sounds to discover.

This joyful and soothing book about ocean sounds for kids 3–7 will transport readers to the seaside. When a child visits the ocean with his little brother, he whispers to him, "The ocean has lots to say, if you listen." Together, they hear wondrous things, like the rumble of pebbles tumbling and filling the beach with shiny gems, the bark of a seal playing peekaboo, and the whooshing of a shell murmuring messages.

When a student at the flight school runs away with the little Luscombe 8F for a joyride, it is up to the small training plane to show courage, determination, and quick thinking to save the day. In Scamper and the Airplane Thief, our small seaplane will introduce the reader to flight's dos and don'ts through the pilot's actions. Learn the basics of flight through reading.

In this beautiful tribute to the Pacific rainforest for kids aged 4–8, discover the surprising connection between salmon and the forest—and why they need each other. In this new edition of a classic, internationally acclaimed scientist David Suzuki and celebrated author Sarah Ellis share the life cycle of salmon in tender dialogue between Kate and her dad as they hike through the woods—meeting animals and friends along the way.

This gorgeously illustrated picture book brings to full color the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Wild Robot. Roz is not where she's supposed to be. You see, the robot wasn't designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to feel like home.

From bestselling author Kelly Corrigan and her daughter, debut author Claire Corrigan Lichty, comes a new audiobook about a determined young inventor! Marianne's days are filled with schedules, structure, and soccer. There's just one problem: Marianne is a maker. She needs every minute of her weekends to scheme and dream, draw and design, to build and rebuild! This is the story of how a creator with a crackerjack imagination finds a not-so-great way to skip practice and create her masterpiece. But will her dad understand?

"Storytelling at its most brilliant—and whimsical." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Everything is on the line for crabby, cranky Crow. But why, exactly, is Crow so moody? The reason will delight readers in three-time Geisel Medal and Caldecott Honor winner Corey R. Tabor's funny and surprising twist on friendship, science, and saving the world. Cranky, crabby Crow does not want to play with Squirrel or do loop-de-loops with Hummingbird. He doesn't have time for Rat or Bat.

Inspired by Bob Marley's iconic song "Jamming," this joyful picture book by eight-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley about a fun-filled pajama party celebrates screen-free family time, creativity, and connection. Join a family's pajama party sleepover as they spend a fun night together filled with games, pillow fights, music, and stories. It's a time to break normal routines, turn off electronics, build a blanket fort, and stay up late—to start family traditions and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Tall. High as the clouds. Strong as a horse's back. Like a cowboy. In the early hours before dawn, a young girl and her father greet their horses and ride together through the waking city streets. As they trot along, Daddy tells cowboy stories filled with fun and community, friendship, discovery, and pride. Seeing her city from a new vantage point and feeling seen in a new way, the child discovers that she too is a cowboy—strong and confident in who she is.