Penguin Random House The Longest, Strongest Thread

There's an invisible string binding us all together! Beautifully illustrated, this heartwarming picture book reminds readers that we're all connected. Through backyards and neighborhoods, over mountains, and across oceans, this colorful heartstring ties us all together. Invisible yet undeniable, it joins our hearts so that we are never truly alone. Follow the thread of this reassuring story to see how, even in a world as vast as ours, there is always a bond that connects us to the ones we love—and to the world we share.

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Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. It’s also been joyfully embraced as a year-round celebration of love–gifted at births, graduations, weddings, Valentine’s Day, and beyond. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they’re all connected by an invisible string.

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A perfect new baby gift, You Are Never Alone opens up the proven healing powers of The Invisible String to a whole new audience of parents and children. As new parents are acutely aware, separation anxiety can begin in the earliest days, right out of the womb. This endearing story in rhyming verse focuses on milestone moments of separation as baby and toddler, always returning to a happy reunion that establishes a pattern of consistency and security to last a lifetime .

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A rhyming, light-hearted celebration of families being – and belonging – together. Families belong Together like a puzzle Different-sized people One big snuggle This deliciously warm board book is an appreciation of the unconditional love and comfort shared within a family. Through a handful of specific yet universal scenarios, from singing songs together to sharing food together, from dancing together to lying still together, this book invites the youngest readers to celebrate what it means for a family to be truly together.

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This lyrical book about community and kindness shows how much stronger we are when we work together. Everybody cooks. Everybody eats. Everybody cleans. Everybody helps. We're all in this together. Perfect for young readers, this adorable book uplifts sharing, kindness, and helping one another. We are all at our best when we show up for our neighbors and friends, creating a compassionate and welcoming world. Publisher: little bee books (September 23, 2025) Length: 20 pages ISBN13…

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Spend a fun day with grandma and grandpa—playing outside together, baking yummy treats, and snuggling!—in this latest Indestructibles book. Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: ·Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material ·Waterproof—can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed!

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Sharing the Charlotte's Web Board Book from Harper Collins with a child is a heartwarming way to pass down a beloved literary tradition. This sturdy edition…

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Discover all the ways you can love a grandma in this unique and heartwarming story by the New York Times bestselling creators of How to Babysit a Grandma and How to Babysit a Grandpa . You love Grandma, and Grandma loves you! Love her by: sharing with her, helping her, cheering her on, and, most of all, giving her great big hugs. Celebrate all the moments that can make grandmas feel special and cared for during Valentine's Day and beyond! Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2 Reading Level: Lexile AD450L | Fountas & Pinnell…

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A picture book based on the author's own immigration story, the infinite impact of friendship, and passing on love and kindness around the world. On a snowy Lunar New Year's Eve in Northeastern China, it's Dandan's last night with Yueyue. Tomorrow, she moves to America. The two best friends have a favorite wintertime tradition: crafting paper-cut snowflakes, freezing them outside, and hanging them as ornaments. As they say goodbye, Yueyue presses red paper and a spool of thread into Dandan's hands so that she can carry on their tradition.

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Do you have a budding comic book artist in your house? Get their creative juices flowing with Tiger Tribe’s Comic Book Kit – Practice. Plan. Create a fabulous, all-in-one set filled with everything you need to create your very first comic! Simple step-by-step instructions in the Comic Book guide book take you through all the tools you need to make your characters and story come to life. Tips include lettering, balloons, staging, perspective, proportions and more. Learn to create your very first comic book!

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Mark Bittman’s first cookbook for kids is here! His newest in the beloved How to Cook Everything series focuses on empowering children with all the kitchen skills they need to choose, prepare, and cook the foods they like with the people they love. Mark Bittman inspires kids to be more adventurous eaters by teaching them first how to identify and cook their favorite foods, then build from there. With flexible recipes designed for all the ways kids approach meals and snacks, How to Cook Everything Kids promises to turn the kitchen into a place of joy and discovery.

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An original Little Golden Book based on the live action Disney film The Little Mermaid ! “The Little Mermaid,” visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar®-winning animated musical classic, opens exclusively in theaters nationwide May 26, 2023. “The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric.

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Meteorrroar Hologram Sticker Sheet A delightful sheet for your sticker collages, scrapbooking projects and more.

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Don’t miss this charming ABC board book that celebrates the season of summer from veteran children’s book creator Jill Howarth! A is for alligators painting apple trees . B is for bears and bunnies bumping beach balls. C is for cats consuming cotton candy. Featuring plenty to discover on each delightfully illustrated page, this board book perfectly pairs seasonal art with the letters of the alphabet for the youngest of readers. Written and Illustrated by Jill Howarth Age Range: 0-3…

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Goat and kids recognize each other by the sound of their calls, not by their appearance. Kids suckle for a period of six months, before they begin to eat leaves and grass. Their age can be determined by their teeth. A one-year-old kid has, for example, two teeth, while a two-year-old has four teeth and is then considered adult. Age Recommendation: 3-8 years Dimensions: 1.81 x 0.91 x 1.69…

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From the joke experts at Highlights, here is the biggest and best joke book for kids ever—jam-packed with more than 1,000 jokes! This 352-page super-sized collection is filled with family-friendly, wholesome, and fun jokes for kids to share with friends, grandparents, and anyone who needs a laugh. With riddles, knock-knocks, tongue twisters, and cartoons, this book will keep kids giggling and grinning, as well as laughing and learning, for hours. This is the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for any kid!

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Go on some out-of-this-world adventures in this LEGO(R) Star Wars (R) activity book that comes with a Grogu minifigure and exclusive Hover Pram mini build! Go on a mission with Grogu! Dive into the world of LEGO(R) Star Wars (TM) like never before in this book that includes tons of mazes, puzzles, doodling, and so many fun activities. Plus, you can follow along Grogu's journey in the comics, and use your minifigure to elevate the play experience with the LEGO play prompts.

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Plop – the little Labrador Retriever puppy lands in the middle of a haystack! Curious, he explored the barn and lost his balance. Now he looks puzzled with alert black beady eyes. He's about to jump up and dash on – maybe there's a treat somewhere? This lively puppy learns quickly and loves company. Preferably with his favorite people. A heartbreaker on four paws! Decrease quantity for American Spotted Donkey 0 Increase quantity for American Spotted Donkey Add to cart Buy with More payment options Age Recommendation 3-8 Dimensions 1.9 x 1.5 x 0.7…

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Micah the Praying Mantis is an adorable little guy! His embroidered eyes, friendly smile, and curious antennae give him a cheerful and inquisitive vibe His bright colors, in a range of blues, greens, and pinks, capture the fascinating look of this distinctive critter. Praying Mantises are known for their incredible speed and agility, their skills at hunting, and their ability to camouflage themselves. Whatever adventure awaits, Micah is ready to explore the world with you!

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This heartwarming classic board book is the perfect gift for Easter baskets, Father’s Day, baby showers, and all year long. Fans of Kevin Henkes and Beatrix Potter will adore this gorgeously illustrated story, which is the ideal size for tiny hands. Come, little bunny, don’t be shy . . . “Hush Little Baby” is a lullaby that parents have sung to their children for generations. Now Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein has reimagined the classic featuring an irresistible papa bunny and his little one. Perfect for snuggling at nap time or bedtime with your little bunny.

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***LOCAL PICKUP ONLY*** Step into a world where pets are here to play and creativity knows no bounds. With the MAGNA-TILES Pet Playhouse, kids can build the ultimate pet paradise for a playful puppy, curious cat, bouncy bunny and their adventurous doggy friend. Open the double door to a playhouse where your pets can climb furniture, glide down the new slide piece and explore a space filled with endless imaginative possibilities.

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