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50 Things to Try in the Fall

Written by Kim Hankinson

This adventure journal is stuffed full of Fall themed activities broken down in groups: Explore, Dare, Move, Create, Skills, and Careful! Some pages include instructions for creating things off the page, while others include spaces for recording things you see in nature. Kids will love exploring the world around them, and keeping track of their Fall fun on the pages.

50 Things to Try in the Winter

Written by Kim Hankinson

This fillable journal is full of fun winter activities that kids can do on their own or families can do together. The activities are labeled with different markers including Explore, Dare, Move, Create, Skills, and Careful! There are activities that can be done on the pages in the book, or with simple items from around your home. This is a great way to celebrate the season and all the fun things that winter offers.

50 Things to Try When Camping

Written by Kim Hankinson

This fillable journal offers kids and families an opportunity to learn new skills while enjoying the great outdoors. There are lots of doodle pages throughout the book, plus easy instructions for kids to learn important skills such as orienteering and fire building. The back of the book includes a pocket for keeping special things as well.

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FAMtastic: Our Memory Book

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Learning with Llama Llama: Numbers

Written by Anna Dewdney and illustrated by JT Morrow

This adorable rhyming board book follows the beloved Llama Llama as he helps his mama clean up. The simple text counts down from 10 to 1 while the accompanying illustrations show Llama cleaning up toys and books in each amount. Kids will love the colorful illustrations, and the way the book turns cleaning into a game.

A Horse Named Jack

Written by Linda Vander Heyden and illustrated by Petra Brown

This colorful board book follows Jack the horse as he escapes from his pen and goes on an adventure. The rhyming text counts up from 1 to 10 as Jack greets barnyard friends and snags some snacks. The illustrations are beautiful, and kids will love watching the mischievous horse making friends and getting into trouble.

One-osaurus, Two-osaurus

Written by Kim Norman and illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby

This fun rhyming book follows a group of colorful dinosaurs as they play hide and seek. The text has a peppy beat to it, and the illustrations feature large numbers and adorable dino characters. Kids will love finding the numbers on the page, and the dinosaurs hiding behind them.

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Dozens of Dachshunds

Written by Stephanie Calmenson and illustrated by Zoe Persico

It’s Dachshund Day in the park, and dozens of dressed up dachshunds are joining in the celebration. The rhyming text counts up from 1 to 12, while the adorable illustrations showcase different dachshunds wearing all kinds of cute outfits. Kids will love the cute costumes on the dogs, and the back of the book includes information on all kinds of dachshunds.

The Blunders

Written by Christina Soontornvat and illustrated by Colin Jack

In this hilarious counting book, a group of ten siblings go outside to play and give their frustrated mother a break. But when they try to do a headcount, they are worried that they lost one. No matter how many ways they count, or what language they count in, they keep coming up one short. Kids will love figuring out why their headcount is wrong, while parents and teachers will appreciate the many ways the book explores counting.

One Sheep, Two Sheep

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Grace and Box

Written by Kim Howard and illustrated by Megan Lotter

This brightly colored book follows a little girl named Grace who makes a new friend out of the box her family’s refrigerator came in. The rhyming text and colorful illustrations show all of the fun adventures that Grace creates with her box and her dog, and the ways that she takes care of him when he starts to rip and break down. This is a great celebration of the time-old tradition of kids playing with cardboard boxes, and the way their imaginations can turn a plain old box into endless adventures.

A Cape!

Written by Marty Kelley

This hilarious book follows a young boy who finds a cape and decides to figure out what his superpower is. As he tests his theories, his father is too distracted to join his game. In the end, he learns that his superpower is his imagination, and it is too powerful for his dad to resist. The illustrations are mostly done in black and white with more color being added to the images as his imagination grows.

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Line and Scribble

Written by Debora Vogrig and illustrated by Pia Valentinis

In this creative book, Line and Scribble both have their own way of creating pictures. While Line does things in straight and even lines, Scribble likes to be more free. Their artistic styles may be different, but they create similar imagery and even work together to create art. The illustrations are done in black and white with touches of red, highlighting the straight and curvy lines and the many ways you can create artwork from simple shapes.

Every Cake Has a Story

Written by Christina Tosi and illustrated by Emily Balsley

This colorful book celebrates the amazing things that can happen when we use our imaginations and work together. When a young girl named Sammi makes a wish that life in Samesville could be more interesting, she wakes up and finds a recipe book under her pillow that will help her unleash her creativity. With the help of her friends, she creates a cake that celebrates all of them, and lets their individuality shine through. The illustrations go from black and white to full color as Sammi and her friends bring fun and beauty to Samesville. The back of the book includes a recipe for Dreamy Strawberry Frosting too!

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Draw Here: An Activity Book

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Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Movie Graphic Novel

Adapted by Georgia Ball

This graphic novel shares the story of Clifford the Big Red Dog and his owner Emily Elizabeth. The story follows the plot of the new live-action movie, sharing how Clifford, Emily Elizabeth and their friends work together to save Clifford from a genetics company that wants to study him. Kids will love the colorful illustrations of the large lovable dog. Recommended age: 7-10 years

Spider-Ham: Great Power, No Responsibility

Written by Steve Foxe and illustrated by Shadia Amin

This funny superhero graphic novel follows the not-so-smart Spider-Ham as he accidentally swings off with a key that can unlock the most important buildings in New York City. Kids will love watching Spider-Ham try to figure out where he lost the key, while encountering characters like Squawkeye and Scarlet Pooch. Recommended age: 7-10 years

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