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Full of Happy

I'm So Full of Happy Today

The Hygge Wisdom of Children The funny things kids say or the hygge wisdom of children Is there anything more likely to make you laugh and put a smile on your face than the innocent and funny remark of a child? Ever since Art Linkletter first published Kids Say the IDarndest Things in 1957, people have laughed and been delighted with the innocent, funny things kids say. The Danes have a word for the feeling of happy delight that you get from simple things in life, such as the funny things kids s

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Iowa Baby

Iowa Baby

An Adorable & Giftable Board Book with Activities for Babies & Toddlers that Explores the Hawkeye State Here come the Iowa babies, ready to give you a tour of their home state in this appealing board book! Spirited and charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots enjoying life in Iowa. From the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art to the Fenlon Place Elevator and participating in RAGBRAI, this entertaining book is an essen

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Little Mermaid & Other Tales

A carefully curated collection of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous fairy tales is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume. Hans Christian Andersen’s iconic fairy tales have been shared and treasured for generations. Readers across the world know his poignant tale “The Little Mermaid,” whose title character chooses love above all, and “Thumbelina,” about the very tiny girl who goes on a big adventure. Now, fifteen of his beloved stories, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Emperor's

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Little Myths THOR: The Making of a God

Dive into Norse mythology and learn how Thor became a strong, hammer-wielding god in this exciting picture book in the Little Myths series. Most people know Thor for being the super strong God of Thunder who could control lightning and who rode around on a magical chariot pulled by goats. But once upon a time, Thor was just a little boy. Sure, he was the son of an almighty god, and he was a ferocious warrior, but in lots of ways he was just like you. He liked late-night snacks and playing games,

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My Little Golden Book About Vikings

This title will be available in November 2024. This nonfiction Little Golden Book is filled with amazing facts about the history of the Vikings and told through beautiful illustrations--perfect for preschoolers! Set sail with the adventurous, fearless Vikings! This informative Little Golden Book is full of great information about everything from the boats they sailed and clothes they wore to the gods they worshipped and the feasts they enjoyed. 24 pages. Hardcover. Ages 2-5.

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Night Iowa

Night-Night Iowa

A Sweet Goodnight Board Book for Kids and Toddlers Board book It's time to turn out the lights and say "night-night" to Iowa with this bedtime baby book featuring landmarks and locations in the Hawkeye State! It's bedtime in Iowa! Say goodnight and wish sweet dreams to Iowa's most iconic sights and landmarks, including the Sioux City Arts Center, the Orange City Windmill, Riverwalk Bridge, and many more. Children and parents alike will be delighted to spot their state's landmarks and landscapes

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Norse Mythology for Kids: Tales of Gods, Creatures, and Quests

Discover the heroes and monsters from Norse mythology—legends and stories for kids 8 to 12 What is more awesome than the hammer-wielding thunder-god, Thor; the Queen of Asgard and all-knowing goddess, Frigg; or the gigantic sea serpent, Jormungand? Norse Mythology for Kids transports you into the Nordic lands where extraordinary creatures like giants, dwarfs, elves, and monsters walked among fearless gods and goddesses. With vividly detailed illustrations that pair with each myth, you’ll feel li

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Princess and the Pea (Board Book)

The classic story of “The Princess and the Pea” gets a fresh twist in this Russian spin on the beloved fairy tale! The classic tale of a princess and a pea gets a fresh twist in this fourth book of the Once Upon a World board book series. With Russia as the backdrop, and stunning artwork from illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova, whose art style draws from Russian folklore, this is the same beloved story but it’s totally reimagined. Once Upon a World offers a multicultural take on the fairy tales we a

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Santa is Coming to IOWA

An exciting holiday classic for children that is a must-have for any home! It's Christmas Eve, have you been good? Santa's packed up all the presents and is headed your way! With the help of a certain red-nosed reindeer, Santa will fly south from his home in the North Pole, over the ice and the snow, right over your town, all the way to your house. Do you hear footsteps on the roof…? Santa Is Coming to My House marks the start of a holiday regional series that showcases your state's many landmar

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Story of the Vikings Coloring Book

Learn about the lives of the Vikings with this Dover Boost coloring book. Filled with ready-to-color illustrations that feature detailed historical captions, these 38 images and their accompanying educational notes will help your students learn about Viking life in Norway and Iceland, raids into England and France, presence in America and Russia, ship construction, weapons, art, literature, battles, and much more.Common Core Standard Correlations are listed on the bottom of each page underneath

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The Christmas Wish

In the tradition of The Snowman, The Polar Express, and the many books of Jan Brett this cozy Nordic tale filled with extraordinary photographs will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor. Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves. So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a

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The Nisse Book

A delightful children's book about a Danish farm family and the Nisse that brings them good luck and takes care of them. Nisser are small invisible people of danish (and Norwegian) folktales, know for the hard work and iconic red hats. However, if they don't receive their yearly wage of a bowl of porridge, they become angry and play tricks on their human families. this collection of charming stories by Albert Jorgensen was first published in Danish as "Nisseborgen" in 1935. the test of the Engli

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The Reindeer Wish

New York Times bestselling duo Lori Evert and Per Breiehagen (The Christmas Wish and The Tiny Wish) sweep us back into their enchanting world with yet another breathtaking adventure featuring their daughter, Anja. When Anja discovers an abandoned reindeer baby in the woods, she cares for it and raises it as her own. They become dear friends and have many adventures together, but as the reindeer grows he wishes to rejoin his kind. So Anja leads him to join the greatest reindeer of all—those of Sa

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The Snow Queen and Other Stories

Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved fairy tales have been an integral part of our childhood for 150 years. This volume will introduce “The Snow Queen” and other classic stories to a new generation of children. The tales are brought to life with Alida Massari's wonderful original artwork and retold in a manner that will engage very young readers and instill in them a love for storytelling, the power of imagination, and the past. Perfect for bedtime reading! The stories included are: • The Snow Q

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The Three Vikings

Three Vikings set out on a daring quest in this thoughtful picture book that shines a light on teamwork and individuality by Ezra Jack Keats Honor-winning creator Adam Auerbach. Three Vikings were dreaming of Valhalla: an enchanted land full of possibility where only the strongest and bravest can enter. The littlest Viking is neither the strongest nor the bravest, though he is the most creative. Can a gentle, musical Viking really survive the treacherous road to Valhalla? This mythical tale cele

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