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"Daddy Why Am I Brown?": A healthy conversation about skin color and family.

"Daddy Why Am I Brown?": A healthy conversation about skin color and family.

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USA Today Recommended: Antiracist Children's BookJoy lives in a diverse world and comes from a multicultural family. It is only natural for her to have some questions. Join Joy as she learns how to describe skin color, and about how her skin color can tell her about where her family is from, but not really about who they are. "Daddy Why Am I Brown?" is meant to be a starter conversation on how kids can learn to talk about skin color in a way that is kind, thoughtful, and healthy. And in the process, they learn a little bit about how to understand the difference between race, ethnicity, and culture.
365 Bedtime Stories and Rhymes

365 Bedtime Stories and Rhymes

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Snuggle up with your favorite nursery rhymes and drift into the magical worlds of all your most beloved fairytale characters. This beautifully illustrated storytime treasury keepsake brings together the talents of illustrators from around the world with well-loved stories and rhymes children and adults will enjoy. Filled with fun stories and rhymes, little ones will love snuggling up for storytime and picking one (or three!) of the 365 bedtime-themed stories and nursery rhymes to read aloud. Find new stories and adventures to fill your imagination every night with this bedtime family favorite. Sweet Dreams!

  • Short stories or rhymes allow adults to adjust how many stories and how much time to spend reading every day. Several stories for nighttime reading can be read together or individually for a quick 5-minute read and adjust for bedtime schedules and routines
  • Bond with your child through family storytime and strengthen a love for books and reading. Classic stories for kids to enjoy for years! Infants, toddlers, and emerging readers will enjoy this storybook and create cherished memories with loved ones
  • Over 50 classic stories and rhymes included: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Little Bo-Peep, Miss Mary Mack, Hickory Dickory Dock, Hansel and Gretel, The Lion and the Mouse, The Ugly Duckling, and more
  • Gorgeous illustrations and beautifully written tales will bring a smile from ear to ear
  • Boys and girls can collect all titles in the Cottage Door Press 365 Treasury Book Collection and other storybook sets with treasured favorites.
  • A Piglet Named Mercy

    A Piglet Named Mercy

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    The instant New York Times bestseller!

    Every porcine wonder was once a piglet! Celebrate the joy of a new arrival with this endearing picture-book prequel to the New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson series.

    Mr. Watson and Mrs. Watson live ordinary lives. Sometimes their lives feel a bit too ordinary. Sometimes they wish something different would happen. And one day it does, when someone unpredictable finds her way to their front door. In a delightful origin story for the star of the Mercy Watson series, a tiny piglet brings love (and chaos) to Deckawoo Drive -- and the Watsons' lives will never be the same.

    Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books

    Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books

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    Learn about the early life of Abraham Lincoln in this picture book biography that Kirkus Reviews calls "a moving tribute to the power of books and words."

    In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and pa. He traced letters in sand, snow, and dust. He borrowed books and walked miles to bring them back.

    When he grew up, he became the sixteenth president of the United States. His name was Abraham Lincoln.

    He loved books.
    They changed his life.
    He changed the world.

    Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln

    Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln

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    Told in Doreen Rappaport's accessible, absorbing prose, and brought to life in powerful illustrations by Kadir Nelson, Abe's Honest Words is an epic portrait of a truly great American president.

    From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. A voracious reader, Lincoln spent every spare moment of his days filling his mind with knowledge, from history to literature to mathematics, preparing himself to one day lead the country he loved towards greater equality and prosperity. Despite the obstacles he faced as a self-educated man from the back woods, Lincoln persevered in his political career, and his compassion and honesty gradually earned him the trust of many Americans. As president, he guided the nation through a long and bitter civil war and penned the document that would lead to the end of slavery in the United States.

    The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life shines through in this momentous follow-up to Martin's Big Words and John's Secret Dreams.

    Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants (Questioneers #2)

    Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants (Questioneers #2)

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    New York Times bestseller!
    Now a Netflix Series!
    "Packs plenty of information into a high-flying adventure." --School Library Journal
    "Adventure, humor, and smart, likable characters make for a winning chapter book." --Kirkus Reviews

    From the #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts who created Ada Twist, Scientist and Iggy Peck, Architect comes a spirited story full of adventure, friendship, and science! This is a unique and exciting series of children's chapter books for children, parents, and teachers who want to make STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fun.

    In Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants, Ada must rely on her curious mind, her brave spirit, and her best pals Rosie Revere and Iggy Peck to solve a mystery in her own backyard.

    Ada Twist is full of questions. A scientist to her very core, Ada asks why again and again. One question always leads to another until she's off on a journey of discovery! When Rosie Revere's Uncle Ned gets a little carried away wearing his famous helium pants, it's up to Ada and friends to chase him down. As Uncle Ned floats farther and farther away, Ada starts asking lots of questions: How high can a balloon float? Is it possible for Uncle Ned to float into outer space? And what's the best plan for getting him down?

    Collect the Whole Series:
    Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters: The Questioneers Book #1
    Ada Twist and the Perilous Pantaloons: The Questioneers Book #2
    Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion: The Questioneers Book #3
    Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote: The Questioneers Book #4
    Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs: The Questioneers Book #5
    Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake: The Questioneers Book #6

    Alexander and the Terrible Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

    Alexander and the Terrible Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

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    He could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. He went to sleep with gum in his mouth and woke up with gum in his hair. When he got out of bed, he tripped over his skateboard and by mistake dropped his sweater in the sink while the water was running. He could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. It was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Nothing at all was right. Everything went wrong, right down to lima beans for supper and kissing on TV. What do you do on a day like that? Well, you may think about going to Australia. You may also be glad to find that some days are like that for other people too.
    All God's Creatures

    All God's Creatures

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    Enjoy time together with your baby or toddler by thanking God for all the wonderful animals in the world with this adorable lift-a-flap book. Follow along in the story and look for who made cats, frogs, butterflies, giraffes, and more. Open each flap to discover animal surprises and ask, "Who made all the animals?" Charming rhymes help children practice patterns and language development, while also keeping them entertained throughout. Add to the family collection of religious board stories for boys or girls alongside the Cottage Door Press children's Bible and more.

    Little Sunbeams books offer little ones sweet reminders of God's blessings and love while encouraging thoughtfulness and gratitude. We believe there is a "little light" inside each of us that makes us special, and these stories encourage little ones to let their light shine! Look for additional titles in the Little Sunbeam series from Cottage Door Press.

    6 perfectly-sized, sturdy flaps are extra strong so babies and toddlers can open and close, over and over again.Chunky board books for babies have durable pages and flaps designed to withstand traditional wear and tear.
  • Bright, cheerful illustrations in these sensory lift-a-flap books keep little kids entertained and engaged.
  • Interactive elements encourage sensory exploration and help support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children.
  • If you're looking for Christian gifts for kids, this is great for baby showers, baptisms, birthdays, first communions, Easter basket stuffers, and Christmas.
  • Praise for our Small Board Lift-a-Flap

    "The flaps are the sturdiest in the business and will likely survive vigorous play and exploration."―Kirkus Reviews, PBS Kids Fish!

    Almost Time

    Almost Time

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    A tender father-and-son story about the passage of time, the change of seasons, and the excitement of reaching a goal.

    Eager for maple syrup, Ethan can't wait till sugaring time rolls around. And he can't wait till his loose tooth falls out. But his father keeps telling him it's not time yet, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't make time pass more quickly. The closeness of father and son is evident throughout as they wait and then celebrate the end of waiting. The brief, lyrical text is illuminated by G. Brian Karas's beautifully composed, evocative illustrations.

    Amelia Bedelia

    Amelia Bedelia

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    Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper.

    This special fiftieth anniversary edition of the very first book restores the original text, page design, jacket, and palette of the original volume. What else is the same? Well, the dressed chicken, dusted furniture, and that delicious lemon meringue pie, among other things. An additional eight pages of behind-the-scenes sketches, photographs, and information about the beginnings of this iconic character, the author, the artist, and Amelia Bedelia's exploits throughout the years is included.

    This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

    "No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language--and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."--The New York Times Book Review

    Supports the Common Core State Standards

    Another

    Another

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    An NPR Favorite Book of 2019
    A New York Times Best Children's Book of 2019
    An NYPL Best Book of 2019
    A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019
    A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019
    A BookPage Best Picture Book of 2019
    A Horn Book Fanfare Selection of 2019

    In his eagerly anticipated debut as author-illustrator, Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honoree Christian Robinson brings young readers on a playful, imaginative journey into another world.

    What if you...
    encountered another perspective?
    Discovered another world?
    Met another you?

    What might you do?

    Apples and Pumpkins

    Apples and Pumpkins

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    An updated classic in a beautiful new hardcover edition!

    In Apples and Pumpkins, a little girl spends a glorious Fall day picking apples and searching for the perfect pumpkin.