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Thanksgiving gets a fresh and friendly new look in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the joy of friendship and community?at a table where all are welcome.Capture the true essence of Thanksgiving through the lens of friendship and togetherness in this joyful and inclusive celebration of the holiday.With its rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, this book shows readers how family takes on many forms, as friends, neighbors, and relatives arrive for a busy day of cooking, crafting, sharing, and celebration. It also shows young readers how to remember and honor those who must work on the holiday so that others might celebrate, including transit workers and first responders.This book is an ideal choice for friends and families who open their hearts and homes to everyone, cherishing the spirit of community and togetherness, and the simple pleasures of coming together over a meal.

Discover all the ways to be thankful with grandma in this heartwarming story by the New York Times bestselling creators of How to Babysit a Grandma and How to Babysit a Grandpa.What are you thankful for? Whether it''s a BIG moment like Grandma taking you to a parade, a little moment like sharing a favorite snack, or even an unexpected moment like a new friend moving in next door, there are so many things to be thankful for!Come join grandma and discover all the ways to say thank you during Thanksgiving and beyond!

A graphic novel history of the cocktail?from prehistoric wassail to our current boozy renaissance?featuring 20 recipes by drinks historian, Daily Beast columnist, and award-winning author David Wondrich.There''s no better writer to tell the colorful history of cocktails than David Wondrich, widely considered to be one of the world''s foremost authorities on cocktails and a driving force behind the early-twenty-first-century revival in the classic American art of mixing drinks.In The Comic Book Story of the Cocktail, Wondrich teams up with comics artist Dean Kotz to trace the evolution of the cocktail. Beginning with the ancient days of wassail and hypocras (mixed drinks based on wine and beer), they narrate a tumultuous and vibrant history that stretches through the Age of Exploration, the boozier parts of the Enlightenment and America?s hurly-burly nineteenth century, to the Disco years, the Cosmo years, and the modern Cocktail Revolution. Kotz?s intricate, masterful drawings illustrate stories that have never been properly told and introduce key characters who haven?t yet received their due. Nearly thirty recipes round out this spirited account, featuring accurate versions of old classics and a generous selection of secret weapons from the mixologist?s vest pocket. So, settle in with your libation of choice and prepare to meet the good, the bad, and the boozy in this lively and jam-packed tale.

Brimming with whimsical art, Can You Do This? Bedtime Edition! invites young children to reach for the stars, wiggle their toes, and even tuck in their teddies. Along the way, they’ll practice calming breathing exercises, reflect on their day, and settle into sweet dreams—all while sharing quality, screen-free moments with family. Perfect for creating a soothing bedtime ritual, this book encourages kids to relax their bodies and quiet their minds, paving the way for a restful night’s sleep. Whether it’s reading together or saying goodnight to toes, ears, and everything in between, Can You Do This? Bedtime Edition! is sure to become a cherished part of your nightly routine. Sweet dreams await!

From the award-winning author and illustrator of Standing in the Need of Prayer comes a joyous picture book about an intergenerational Black family cooking a delicious feast and appreciating their quality time together.Aunts, uncles, cousins, all pitch in. Hustle, bustle in the kitchen.Catching up, shooting the breeze, sharing stories and recipes.When it comes to a family feast, it?s all hands on deck! Big Ma and Pops have been up early in anticipation of everyone?s arrival. Aunts, uncles, and cousins gather from all over to help prepare their big meal. Clanging pots, chopping vegetables, sharing recipes, and swiping little treats are part of the fun! After the cooking is done, all of the relatives come together to pray, eat, and enjoy their special moment as a family. Newbery Honor winner Carole Boston Weatherford and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Frank Morrison deliver a heartwarming peek at the love and the chaos that ensue when a family comes together and connects through food.

The Alden children were searching for a home?and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader as they investigate the mystery of the mummy''s curse! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences.The Aldens are helping a local museum set up an exhibit about ancient Egypt! But when someone has an accident and artifacts begin to dissappear, they can''t help but wonder--could the museum''s mysterious mummy be cursed? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner''s Mystery of the Mummy''s Curse chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

The Alden children were searching for a home?and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader as they investigate some suspicious happenings at their favorite pizza parlor! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences.While on a skiing vacation, the Aldens visit their favorite pizzeria. But they quickly realize that the pizza shop owners need their help, as suspicious things have been happening in the restaurant! Can the Boxcar Children solve the mystery before it''s too late? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner''s The Pizza Mystery chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Born in a cemetery and raised in a funeral home, a girl who can see and smell the supernatural must solve the mystery of a priceless heirloom stolen from her family''s business. Perfect for fans Netflix?s Wednesday and Beetlejuice!13-year-old Mystery?who was abandoned in a cemetery and raised in a funeral home?is plagued by sleep paralysis and the smell of ghosts, but she''s used to that. Even though her life might seem "strange" on the outside, she loves it.That is until a priceless heirloom goes missing and her family''s funeral home is in danger of being shut down. To clear her Tia''s good name, Mystery embarks on an adventure to figure out what really happened to the misplaced necklace.But to do so, she must contend with the angry patriarch of the town?s wealthiest family, a sleep paralysis demon, a graverobber, and the ghastly half-vampire, half-ghost that?s lurking in the Old Ellis Town Cemetery.

Bear proudly soars above his friends in a hot air balloon... until he realizes he doesn''t know how to land! This sweet picture book celebrates both independence and knowing when to ask for help.Bear is on an adventure in a hot air balloon... all by himself!As he flies proudly above his friends?Moose in the lake, his sisters in a tall tree?he feels independent and brave.But, when he''s ready to rejoin his friends on the ground, he realizes he has a problem: he doesn''t know how to get down!Not all adventures go according to plan, and Bear will have to work up a different kind of courage to ask his friends for help. And of course they''ll all join together to bring him home!

Do you have what it takes to be the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello?s epic gaming empire? Find out in this fantabulous FINALE to the beloved, New York Times Bestselling Mr. Lemoncello''s Library series!* "A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka." ?Booklist, Starred Review for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello''s LibraryWHO WANTS TO BE A BAZILLIONAIRE?It''s time for one last fantabulous challenge with Mr. Lemoncello! This time everything is on the line?literally! Mr. Lemoncello has invited thirteen lucky 13 year-olds?including his biggest fan, Kyle Keeley? to compete in the final games. The winner of these games will become the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello''s ENTIRE EMPIRE!!! But uh-oh?someone is trying to destroy Mr. Lemoncello''s empire and all it stands for: imagination, games, books . . . knowledge! Can Kyle stop them and make his dreams come true?Get ready for a whirlwind adventure that takes us from the lions of the New York City Public Library to the Choose Your Own Thrill-Venture Roller Coaster inside the brand-new Lemoncelloland amusement park, filled with codes, clues, and surprise cameos. So sit back and relax...you are on your way to Lemoncelloland!

A group of teens meet at an abandoned reform school where their parents once worked, when one of them is knocked out and awakens possessed by the vengeful spirit of a former student. As they delve into the school''s dark past, they must uncover the mystery of what happened while grappling with their own families'' role in the school''s dark history. Welcome to The Farm. Hazel Perez thought her school project on the defunct Oakwell Farms School for Girls?or "The Farm"?would be just another assignment. But when a late-night research trips ends with her falling unconcious, she reawakens with a thirst for revenge that isn''t her own. Desperate to free herself from these sudden violent urges, Hazel begins to investiagte. As Hazel delves deeper into Oakwell Farms'' past, she discovers the harrowing experiences of the girls who once lived there?and the sinister forces that still linger. With the help of some unlikely allies, Hazel must navigate a treacherous path of corruption, history, and the supernatural to bring peace to the restless spirits and uncover the truth about her family''s involvement.The Silenced is a riveting exploration of a haunted past that collides with the traumatized present, revealing truths that were meant to stay hidden.

One can never ask too many questions in this contemporary horror about a teen girl who gets invited to the soft launch of a luxury resort and finds their wellness practices disturbing--and deadly.Ariana could use a vacation. Her dreams of being a collegiate volleyball player have been crushed by an injury. So, when a new friend invites her and two guests to an all-expenses paid resort off the coast of Barbados, she accepts. Her only thoughts now should be about booking a masseuse, lounging on the beach, and maybe seeing what happens with Jadon, the cute guy in her villa.But charismatic, self-help guru Juniper-Moon has other plans for the group. She keeps preaching lofty ideas on how to better oneself through unorthodox mindfulness activities, intense wellness treatments, and psychedelic microdosing. Plus, ?accidents? seem to befall one guest after another, and yet Ari and Jadon are the only ones ready to run for the shores.Once Juniper-Moon makes it clear that everyone must give back to this new community, Ariana and Jadon decide to team up to expose her web of lies and deceit before their loved ones become trapped in an iron-clad grip no one can free them from.

Start your engines as Baby zooms around the house like a race car driver, turning an ordinary living room into an exhilarating race course! This whimsical picture book brings the thrill of crawling to life from a baby''s unique perspective.They honk their horn and start to zoom. Baby''s on the move: Vroom vroom!Baby is on a quest to get to the other side of the room (aka very far away) all on their own. While the floor may not be so interesting to parents and big siblings, for Baby, it is an entire world full of fascinating things to explore. Seen from their perspective, a fluffy rug becomes tickly grass, a sibling doing yoga turns into a bridge, and a table and chairs transform into a dense forest.But with so many obstacles, will Baby make it to the finish line?This bold, fun, and original picture book is sure to capture the imagination of car-obsessed little ones, and the bouncy rhyming text kicks the reading experience into high gear. So hold onto your checkered flags, because this race is only just beginning…

The prestigious annual story anthology, featuring prize-winning stories by a diverse and exciting array of writers.Continuing a century-long tradition of cutting-edge literary excellence, this year''s edition contains twenty prizewinning stories chosen from the thousands published in magazines over the previous year. Guest editor Edward P. Jones has brought his own refreshing perspective to the prize, selecting stories by an engaging mix of celebrated names and emerging voices. The winning stories are accompanied by an introduction by Jones, observations from the winning writers on what inspired them, and an extensive resource list of magazines that publish short fiction.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken comes a dark fantasy about a girl who will do anything to find her sister, including posing as a maid to infiltrate the mysterious House of Quiet.To save her sister, she must enter the House.In the middle of a deadly bog sits the House of Quiet. It?s a place for children whose Procedure triggered powers too terrible to be lived with?their last hope for treatment. No one knows how they?re healed or where they go afterward.Birdie has begged, bargained, and blackmailed her way inside as a maid, determined to find her missing sister, Magpie. But what she discovers is more mysteries. Instead of the destitute children who undergo the Procedure in hopes of social advancement, the house brims with aristocratic teens wielding strange powers they never should have been burdened with.Though Birdie wants to ignore them, she can?t help being drawn to stoic and silent Forest, charmed by clever River, and concerned for the youngest residents. And with fellow maid Minnow keeping tabs on everything Birdie does, danger is everywhere.In her desperate search for Magpie, Birdie unearths terrifying threats and devastating truths, forcing her to confront just how much she?s willing to sacrifice to save her own sister. Because in the House of Quiet, if you find what?s lurking beneath . . . you lose everything.Unravel the mystery. Ignite the rebellion.

The third book in the ?spellbinding? (Kirkus Reviews) Ravenfall series follows Anna and Colin, two kids with supernatural powers, into the magical town of Witchwood, where local witches have gone missing?and Anna might be next.Everything is changing at Ravenfall, the magical inn that best friends Anna Ballinkay and Colin Pierce call home. The leaves are turning golden, the air is as crisp as a harvest apple, and Anna?s older twin sisters are leaving for college… but at least Anna and Colin have finally reunited after a summer apart, just in time for a new magical mission.When their mission is interrupted by a mysterious attack that forces them to seek shelter, Anna and Colin head to Witchwood, a spooky lakeside town where magic doesn?t have to be hidden. Anna is excited to reunite with her aunt and cousin, who she hopes might teach her more about Jewish magic?except her cousin seems to hate her. Especially once Anna realizes that she?s a witch, just like them.But rude cousins are the least of their problems, because they soon discover that witches are going missing in Witchwood. And if Anna and Colin can?t stop whatever sinister force is making them disappear, Anna could be the next target…FALL/HALLOWEEN SEASONAL APPEAL: Hand this cozy, witchy, autumnal book to kids looking for that perfect spooky season read.WITCHY, HIGH STAKES MYSTERY: Colin and Anna uncover a sinister plot to kidnap local witches and use their magic to unlock a portal to the Celestial World?and Anna is their next target!JEWISH MAGIC: In addition to a complex exploration of Jewish identity (inspired by the author?s own background), Anna unlocks and explores her ancestral magic, which is rooted in Jewish culture.AN AWARD-WINNING SERIES YOUNG READERS WILL DEVOUR: This magical series has been both commercially and institutionally recognized, with a Goodreads Choice nomination for Best Children''s Book and Missouri Association of School Librarians Readers'' Award nomination. TIMED WITH BOOK TWO PAPERBACK: The paperback edition of Hollowthorn, book two in the Ravenfall series, will be published in the same season and help drive sales for the rest of this series.