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The remarkable true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh

During World War I, Captain Harry Colebourn, a Canadian veterinarian on his way to serve with cavalry units in Europe, rescued a bear cub in White River, Ontario. He named the bear Winnie, after his hometown of Winnipeg, and he took the bear to war.

Harry Colebourn's real-life great-granddaughter Lindsay Mattick recounts their incredible journey, from a northern Canadian town to a convoy across the ocean to an army base in England . . . and finally to the London Zoo, where Winnie made a new friend: a boy named Christopher Robin.

Gentle yet haunting illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Sophie Blackall bring the wartime era to life, and are complemented by photographs and ephemera from the Colebourn family archives.

After E.T. is stranded on Earth, he takes refuge with Elliott, a boy in need of a friend. Together they find a way to help E.T. get back home. Along the way, both child and alien learn important lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of imagination. This is the perfect read-along story for children, their parents, and E.T. fans across the universe.

The classic television show is now a sweet, silly, sci-fi bedtime story! Best friends Dana and Fox have pitched a tent in the backyard for an overnight sleepover. But the night is full of strange sounds, lights, and shadows. Surely, there's a rational scientific explanation for everything

. . . or is there?

Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968, and in the fifty years since, his adventures have never stopped.

Corduroy has been on the department store shelf for a long time. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he’s the bear for her. Her mother, though, thinks he’s a little shopworn—he’s even missing a button! Still, Corduroy knows that with a bit of work he can tidy himself up and be just the bear for Lisa. And where better to start than with a nighttime adventure through the department store, searching for a new button!

 Celebrate 50 years of this irresistible childhood classic, a heartwarming story about a little bear and a little girl finding the friend they have always wanted in each other.

When Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his family takes it in stride. They are reassured when he nobly saves the day in imaginary-play sessions as a cowboy or cop and his mustache looks good-guy great. But as time passes, their worst fears are confirmed when little Billy’s mustache starts to curl up at the ends in a suspiciously villainous fashion. Sure enough, “Billy’s disreputable mustache led him into a life of dreadful crime.” Plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor and cartoonish illustrations make this the perfect baby-shower gift for a mustachioed father-to-be

When Baby Javier comes for a playdate, Baby Billy, a.k.a. Mustache Baby, feels the need to show him a thing or two, seeing how Javier's new to town-and also sports an impressive beard. What ensues is a hilarious test of wills and facial hair, as each baby sets out to prove his manliness. It seems Mustache Baby may have truly met his match . . . but one-upmanship isn't the point of a playdate, is it?

Celebrating 75 years, The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, beloved children’s book author of Goodnight Moon.“If you run away,” said his mother, “I will run after you. For you are my little bunny.”

A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in this imaginary game of hide-and-seek. Children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her child every time.

The Runaway Bunny, first published in 1942 and never out of print, has indeed become a classic. Generations of readers have fallen in love with the gentle magic of its reassuring words and loving pictures.

A heartwarming book featuring children's own words and animal illustrations, this is the perfect book to say, "I love you, Daddy!"'I love my daddy because.'Everyone's daddy is the best. And who better to tell the world than children themselves?This beautiful book combines endearing things said by children about their fathers with gentle illustrations of familiar animals. The text is amusing and insightful, with reasons why daddies are loved by their children ranging from 'because he is big and strong' to 'because he is my best friend'.With charming words from children all about daddies, this is the perfect book to share with Dad.

Your baby's first word will be . . .

Dada!"

Right?

Everyone knows that fathers wage a secret campaign to ensure that their babies' first word is "Dada!"

But how does it work?

From the author-illustrator team that created Grandma Loves You! comes a touching story just for Mommy and baby. Told in charming verse with the signature bunny characters, this book celebrates the deep love a mother has for her child, this pair's adventures and tender moments will warm the heart.

“Grandpa Loves You”

By Helen Foster James
Illustrated by Petra Brown

Share in this enjoyable tale about the enjoyments of being a grandpa!

Hardcover book measures 10.5″ x 10.5″

A baby is a mother's missing piece. Features two ways to play - match the baby puzzle pieces to the mommies or connect all of the baby animals together to form an animal parade!

Press the yellow dot on the cover of this interactive children's book, follow the instructions within, and embark upon a magical journey! Each page of this surprising touch book instructs the reader to push the button, shake it up, tilt the book, and who knows what will happen next! Children and adults alike will giggle with delight as the dots multiply, change direction, and grow in size! Especially remarkable because the adventure occurs on the flat surface of the simple, printed page, this unique interactive picture book about the power of imagination and interactivity will provide read-aloud fun for all ages!

Simple explanations of complex ideas for your future genius!

Written by an expert, Quantum Physics for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the principle that gives quantum physics its name. Babies (and grownups!) will discover that the wild world of atoms never comes to a standstill. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it's never too early to become a quantum physicist physicist! 

Baby University: It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.

Simple explanations of complex ideas for your future genius!

Written by an expert, Rocket Science for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to aerospace engineering. Babies (and grownups!) will learn about the basics of how lift and thrust make things fly. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all,it's never too early to become a rocket scientist!

Baby University: It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.

*Note: Noisy Book batteries are light activated, please make sure the lighting is sufficient for this book.

Turn a stressful developmental milestone into a celebration with DK's new Noisy Potty Books!

Featuring five fun sounds — clapping, cheering, whooping, flushing, and a fanfare, plus hide-and-seek flaps, and humorous rhyming text, this new series makes sitting on the potty fun and easy.

With the help of Rosie Rabbit plus real-life photography, simple word labels to help develop vocabulary and knowledge, fun novelty elements, and stress-free potty training tips for parents, Girls' Noisy Potty Book are the perfect aid to make potty training a success.

Little hands won't be able to resist the touchy-feely patches as they meet each mermaid in this beautiful board book. Children will love turning the colourful pages and joining in with the simple, repetitive text as they encounter flowing hair, scaly tails and a shiny mirror.

Specially designed to help develop sensory and language awareness in babies and toddlers.

Don't forget to spot the mouse on every page

A is for Artic Char . . .

B is for Beaver . . .

C is for Caribou . . .

With I is for Inuit, H is for Hockey, L is for Loonies, and O is for Ogopogo, going from A to Z has never been more fun. Take an alphabetic field trip through the Great White North and discover plants, animals, and places that make Canada well, unique, eh?

What do Shakespeare, salmon, sled dogs and the Queen of England have in common? They all play a part in Canadian life, and they are just a few of the topics covered in this book. Taking its name from the one-dollar and two-dollar coins in Canadian currency, Loonies and Toonies provides a well-rounded view of the country's past and present. This virtual tour briefs children on the metric system, as well as on Canada's ceremonial link to the British monarchy. En route, they'll be inspired by stories of Terry Fox's courageous run for cancer research and the undefeated record of the Bluenose sailing schooner. Before the trip ends, they'll also discover why its not a good idea to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel!

Matt Napier's "breakaway" rhymes and "hard-checking" expository text team up with the "top-shelf " illustrations of Melanie Rose to elucidate this increasingly popular game for every beginning hockey aficionado. Highlighting rules, players, coaches, teams, and the history of the game, it is both fun and educational.

The great game of hockey is introduced from A to Z using simple language for the youngest reader. Topics include fans, goalie, ice, and jersey. Detailed artwork brings the game's action to these sturdy, boardbook pages.

Partagez la joie que ressent un aîné à la naissance d'un bébé!

La venue d'un nouveau-né provoque plusieurs changements et les enfants aînés ont besoin d'un peu plus de tendresse pour s'ajuster à leur nouveau milieu familial. Cette histoire aux illustrations délicates est idéale pour un frère ou une sœur aînée qui se prépare à accueillir un bébé.

Partagez la joie que ressent un aîné à la naissance d'un bébé!

La venue d'un nouveau-né provoque plusieurs changements et les enfants aînés ont besoin d'un peu plus de tendresse pour s'ajuster à leur nouveau milieu familial. Cette histoire aux illustrations délicates est idéale pour un frère ou une sœur aînée qui se prépare à accueillir un bébé.

Inspiré de l'enfance de l'astronaute Chris Hadfield et mis en lumière par les illustrations riches et évocatrices de Terry et Eric Fan, Plus noir que la nuit incitera les lecteurs à rêver à l'impossible. En cette nuit de juillet 1969, la vie du jeune Chris Hadfield bascule à jamais. Le jeune garçon, témoin à la télévision de l'alunissage d'Apollo 11 ne craindra désormais plus la noirceur de la nuit, car il sait maintenant qu'elle recèle les plus fascinants mystères de l'univers. Chris se consacrera désormais à la conquête de l'espace.

t has come to our attention that most museums will not let you draw on the walls. And most museums will not let you make your own statues. And most museums are not actually all about you. Is this true?! Then the Me Museum is pretty much exactly unlike any other museum you've ever seen—here you can do all of that, and then paint portraits of your favorite people, decide what's for lunch, create your own secret hideout, and then invite your family and friends to tour the whole building for themselves.

An excellent activity book for car trips, rainy days, or anytime that will become a keepsake for years to come.

An adaptation of a beloved children's prayer, illustrated with adorable animal characters.

Thank you for the food we eat. 

Thank you for the world so sweet. 

Thank you for the birds that sing. 

Thank you, God, for everything...

This favourite children's prayer is now a picture book, bringing the innocence and sincerity of a young child's heart to life. The voice of a child is captured beautifully in the simple, rhyming text as he gives thanks for everything from food and family to God. This gentle prayer is perfect for the Thanksgiving table or right before bed.

Prayers that we never outgrow. With charming, colorful illustrations, the My First Read and Learn Book of Prayers helps children discover the beauty of prayer and form the lifelong habit of praying. The perfect gift for Easter, this is a keepsake that children will treasure for years.