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This retelling of Agatha Christie?s The Mystery of the Blue Train is the second book in the Mini Mysteries series of interactive picture book mysteries for children.The Mystery of the Blue Train is one of Agatha Christie?s early detective novels (a cozy mystery?no violence or gore), and where she continues to use the fictional detective Hercule Poirot as a major character. The story, set on a train bound for the French Riviera, is a true who-done-it full of mysterious characters, missing jewels, and teasing clues. Monson?s retelling of the original book captures the plot and distills it in a way that is fun for children, gently ushering them into the literary world of Christie?s mysteries. Along with the story, there are activities, games, and puzzles throughout to help with children?s engagement, and might just foster a few budding detectives.There is also a glossary of terms and French words.

A lyrical picture book featuring the eight lunar phases of the moon and how they affect wildlife on Earth told from the perspective of the moon. Some of Earth''s most extraordinary creatures have fascinating connections to our elegant and mysterious friend, the Moon. Did you know that the low glow of a waxing crescent moon helps dung beetles scurry home? Or that coral spawns when the Moon is full? Wild Moon sheds light on the fascinating behavior of some of the Earth''s most extraordinary creatures in this whimsical nonfiction picture book, perfect for fans of MOON! Earth?s Best Friend and Bedtime for Bo.

Macbeth: A Potions Primer exposes little ones to the language of Shakespeare and the iconic witches from Macbeth, with their frenzied dancing and filling of the cauldron with eye of newt and toe of frog. The book also includes a bonus glossary of the potion ingredients with the names people from Shakespeare?s time would know along with the contemporary common herbal names.BabyLit ® is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Allison Oliver, these books are a must for every savvy parent?s nursery library.

BabyLit® War and Peace: An Opposites Primer introduces toddlers to Tolstoy?s writing, Russian culture, and opposite concepts.War and Peace: An Opposites Primer exposes little ones to the writing of Leo Tolstoy and to the glamour and darkness of Russian history with terms such as hot and cold; poor and rich; fast and slow; busy and idle, and happy and sad. With a nod to the length of the adult version of War and Peace, this board book version has 20 extra pages that includes quotations from the story.BabyLit ® is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Allison Oliver, these books are a must for every savvy parent?s nursery library.

?A delightful introduction to Great Expectations for the youngest readers, bringing the beloved characters from the Charles Dickens work to life in an accessible format.??School Library JournalThe million-copy selling Classic BabyLit® series now has a new title to add to your toddler?s bookshelf.BabyLit® is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Allison Oliver, these books are a must for every savvy parent?s nursery library.Great Expectations: A BabyLit® Occupations Primer exposes little ones to the famous Dickens classic and various occupations such as teacher, tailor, blacksmith, merchant, lawyer, and even companion and gentleman.