-Titulo Original : The Tree Thats Meant To Be-Fabricante : Doubleday Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: This Christmas, families can read this heartfelt, gorgeous holiday story about a lonely little Christmas tree that learns what it means to be loved-with a powerful message to children that they are perfect just as they are. A small, crookled fir tree is left all alone after the others near it in the forest are chosen by families as Christmas to bring home. But when the forest animals gather around the lonely little tree to cheer it up and celebrate the season, it finds the warmth of the holidays in the heart of a cold, snowy forest. This is a charming and classic-feeling holiday picture book with a timely message about celebrating our differences and sticking by our friends. Families will love making this part of their holiday traditions, as a perfect book to talk about kindness, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas. Critics love this new Christmas classic: Beautiful to behold-Kirkus lyrical language and harmonious art-Booklist Children will identify with the little tree’s plight and might find some adventure searching for decorations in the woods for their own trees.-School Library Journal underscores the message that Christmas is about companionship and togetherness. Zommer’s illustrations capture piney textures and manage to imbue the scraggly arboreal underdog with heart and personality.-The Horn Book Finely brushed textures are applied with care throughout, conveying a sense of richness.-Publishers Weekly Review Beautiful to behold.-Kirkus Lyrical language and harmonious art.-Booklist Children will identify with the little tree’s plight and might find some adventure searching for decorations in the woods for their own trees.-School Library Journal Underscores the message that Christmas is about companionship and togetherness. Zommer’s illustrations capture piney textures and manage to imbue the scraggly arboreal underdog with heart and personality.-The Horn Book Finely brushed textures are applied with care throughout, conveying a sense of richness.-Publishers Weekly About the Author YUVAL ZOMMER graduated from Londons Royal College of Art with an MA in illustration. After working as a creative director at many leading advertising agencies, his passion for picture books won out, and he is now the author and illustrator of several highly acclaimed childrens books, including The Tree Thats Meant to Be, A Thing Called Snow, and the Big Book series. Follow Yuval on Twitter and at @yuvalzommer...

-Titulo Original : The Wheels On The Bus At Christmas-Fabricante : Doubleday Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: The favorite childrens song The Wheels on the Bus gets a Christmas twist! Lets ride the bus on Christmas Eve! Who will we find inside? Grab a ticket and hop aboard the most Christmas-y bus ride ever! Families will love creating a new Christmas tradition as they sing along to this joyful, boistrous, holiday version of the classic song The Wheels on the Bus. With a gaggle of adorable Christmas passengers, including reindeer, elves, snowmen, Christmas cookies, and of course Santa himself as the bus driver, this bright and festive book is sure to have children eager to read it (and sing it!) again and again. Peek-through windows in the front cover give kids a sneak glimpse of the characters theyll find inside. And dont miss the companion book The Wheels on the Bus at Halloween! Review Yuletide fun for the youngest ones.-Kirkus About the Author SARAH KIELEY is an illustrator, comic maker and designer for animation from Toronto, Canada. She graduated for Sheridan College with a bachelors degree in animation and has since worked at many animation studios. Surrounded by a family of avid readers and artists, Sarah always had a huge love for childrens books, comics, and beautiful illustration. See more of Sarahs work at sarahkieley and follow @magicalnarwhal on and Twitter...

-Titulo Original : The Night Before The Nutcracker (american Ballet Theatre)-Fabricante : Doubleday Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Get a front-row seat and experience the excitement of opening night as young dancers prepare for a performance of The Nutcracker. This festive holiday picture book, created in partnership with American Ballet Theatre, is a perfect gift for young readers and dance fans. ’Twas the night before The Nutcracker and, sleepless in their beds, these budding ballet dancers are rehearsing in their heads. Children who dream of dancing in The Nutcracker will love this magical illustrated holiday story, told in the tradition of The Night Before Christmas. Four young girls and boys experience the thrills of auditions, rehearsals, costume fittings, and finally the big event: opening night! Its a behind-the-scenes peek that will delight young dancers. An afterword with original costume illustrations by Tony Award winner Richard Hudson makes this keepsake picture book both aspirational and informative. Review “Young balletomanes will clamor to attend a live performance or perhaps aspire to dance themselves.”-Kirkus Perfect for sharing with young audience members preparing to see the ballet for the first time, or for those wishing to imagine the wonder from home.-School Library Journal Lovely. . . . The verse text rolls along smoothly in a series of well-worded rhymed couplets. Using color sparingly but effectively, the illustrator creates a sense of music within the scenes and even reveals a backstage secret (the stilts under Mother Ginger’s skirt). An appealing introduction to the ballet.-Booklist It’s a double bill, introducing both the traditional story and the experiences of its child dancers.-Publishers Weekly A Clement C. Moore-inspired rhyming text and lively illustrations offer a tantalizing look at the before, during, and after of “tomorrow’s opening night” for four young dancers. . . . [An] engaging look at the seasonal staple.-The Horn Book About the Author JOHN ROBERT ALLMAN lives in New York City, where he works in marketing for television and theater. He is the author of B Is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet, Boys Dance!, and The Night Before the Nutcracker with American Ballet Theatre, in addition to A Is for Audra: Broadways Leading Ladies from A to Z and B Is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z. He was born and raised in Texas, where he was often the only boy in dance class. Follow him on Twitter and at @Johnny_Allman. JULIANNA SWANEY is an illustrator, designer, and fine artist whose work is inspired by the themes of imagination, whimsy, and melancholy. Her books include Mermaid School and I Will Always Be Your Bunny. Julianna studied printmaking at Maine College of Art and lives in Portland, Oregon. See more of her work online at juliannaswaney and on at @julianna_swaney. AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE is one of the greatest dance companies in the world, revered as a national treasure since its founding season in 1940. Its mission is to create, present, preserve, and extend the great repertoire of classical dancing for the widest possible audience. Headquartered in New York City, ABT is the only American cultural institution of its size and stature to extensively tour, enchanting audiences for eight decades in 50 states, 45 countries, and over 480 cities. ABTs repertoire includes full-length classics and contemporary masterpieces. In 2006, by an act of Congress, ABT became Americas National Ballet Company®. Find out more at ABT.org, and follow ABT dancers on at @abtofficial and @ABTSchool, on Twitter at @ABTBallet, and on at @AmericanBalletTheatre...

-Titulo Original : My First Book Of Tattoos (my Cool Family)-Fabricante : Doubleday Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A super-stylish board book for babies and toddlers from a tattooed family! Rosey tats, pose-y tats, tickle little toes-y tats! Tattoos are everywhere! And now these creative, unique, inked-up families are right here in a funny and hip board book. Its the perfect baby shower and first birthday book for babies who surround themselves with the coolest grown-ups. Tattooed moms and dads and their littles ones will love cozying up together for a read and a snuggle. Also available in the My Cool Family series: My First Book of Beards About the Author ROBYN WALL grew up in Tennessee and now lives in New York City with her bearded husband and two temporary-tattooed daughters. She is the author of My First Book of Beards and My First Book of Tattoos in the My Cool Family board book series. Learn more about Robyn at robynwall and follow her on Twitter at @robynjwall. See more My Cool Family books at mycool.family. LYDIA NICHOLS is an illustrator whose childrens books include The ABCs of Halloween and Happy Llamakka!. She lives with two demanding art directors (aka cats). See more of her work at lydianichols and follow her on at @hulloitslydia...

-Titulo Original : Last Stop On The Reindeer Express-Fabricante : Doubleday Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: The magic of Christmas is found on every page of this imaginative holiday picture book, with doors that open into the next page, peek-through holes, and even a card to open and read! A fun Christmas experience for children to treasure. Christmas is coming but Mia has no time to send the card she made to Grandpa, who lives far away. But when she stumbles across a magical mailbox, Mia finds herself inside the Reindeer Express and is whisked away on an exciting voyage over many exotic lands, reaching Grandpa just in time. Young readers will love opening doors that lead into the next page, peeking through holes into the next scene, and opening the card that Mia made for Grandpa. Its an interactive holiday story that will be especially appreciated by families that cant all be together for Christmas. Die-cut pages and lift-the-flap doors-some pleasingly challenging to find-creatively provide a sense of magic throughout. The books delightful, quiltlike design and geometric shapes allow readers eyes to move easily across the pages to spot hidden doors and windows.-Kirkus, starred review A stunner. . . . uplifting.-Publishers Weekly Thoughtful die-cuts and flaps enhance the jewel-toned illustrations, by turns fantastical and homey.-The Horn Book Review Die-cut pages and lift-the-flap doors-some pleasingly challenging to find-creatively provide a sense of magic throughout. The books delightful, quiltlike design and geometric shapes allow readers eyes to move easily across the pages to spot hidden doors and windows.-Kirkus, starred review A stunner. . . . uplifting.-Publishers Weekly Thoughtful die-cuts and flaps enhance the jewel-toned illustrations, by turns fantastical and homey.-The Horn Book About the Author MAUDIE POWELL-TUCK is a childrens book editor and the author of several picture books. A graduate of the University of Cambridge, she lives in London, England. KARL JAMES MOUNTFORD is a German-born illustrator and artist living in England. See more of his work online at karljamesmountford and follow him on at @karljmountford...

-Titulo Original : The Lights That Dance In The Night-Fabricante : Doubleday Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: In the next picture book from the creator of the holiday hit The Tree Thats Meant to Be, the northern lights bring wonder and joy to all the creatures who bask in their mysterious glow. From tiny specks of dust to gleaming rays in the dark, the northern lights travel across the Arctic, uniting every creature in a celebration over land and sea. In this wonderfully festive picture book, Yuval Zommer imagines the northern lights fleeting journey from space to Earth and how they weave a special magic for the animals and people living in the frozen lands below. With its heartfelt themes of kinship, curiosity, and the wonders of nature, its a perfectly cozy story for families to read together. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2-The delightful spirit of hygge and renewal runs through this rhyming story set against the glow of the northern lights and the animals and people enchanted by their magical beauty. Voiced by the lights themselves, the verse describes the journey from space to Earth and the joy that the glow brings to all who witness it: Wolf packs howled beneath our glow/ and wildcats played on painted snow. Festive illustration brings the verse to life, imbuing the lights with life as the glow moves through air and land, winding around trees and swirling above water. A lighthearted black font dances across the pages, making for an easy and enchanting read-aloud that is perfect for one-on-one sharing and groups alike. VERDICT An engaging rhyming cadence and adorable artwork make this a wonderful first purchase for story time collections.-Rosemary Kiladitis Review A glowing tribute to a remarkable natural wonder.?Kirkus An easy and enchanting read-aloud that is perfect for one-on-one sharing and groups alike. . . . engaging rhyming cadence and adorable artwork.?School Library Journal About the Author YUVAL ZOMMER graduated from Londons Royal College of Art with an MA in illustration. He worked as a creative director at many leading advertising agencies until his passion for picture books won out. He is now the author and illustrator of several highly acclaimed childrens books, including The Tree Thats Meant to Be, A Thing Called Snow, and The Big Book of Bugs. See more of his work on and Twitter at @yuvalzommer...

-Titulo Original : Hello, World! Arctic Animals-Fabricante : Doubleday Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books! Toddlers can learn all about the lives of Arctic animals in the popular Hello, World! board book series, with easy-to-understand facts about how these incredible animals eat, sleep, camouflage, and stay warm in such a cold environment. Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms (Siberian huskies curl into a tight ball to sleep) and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. Its a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: * Solar System * Weather * Backyard Bugs * Birds * Dinosaurs * My Body * How Do Apples Grow? * Ocean Life * Moon Landing * Pets * Arctic Animals * Construction Site * Rainforest Animals * Planet Earth * Reptiles * Cars and Trucks * Music * Baby Animals * On the Farm * Garden Time * Planes and Other Flying Machines * Rocks and Minerals * Snow Review McDonalds talent for curating relevant, fascinating, and child-friendly facts is fully on display. . . . a vibrantly illustrated, expertly written offering for young animal lovers.-Kirkus About the Author JILL McDONALD is the Missouri-based illustrator of the Hello, World! board book series. Jills cheery and colorful art can also be found on clothing, fabric, bedding, stationery, puzzles, and games. See more of her work at jillmcdonalddesign and follow her on at @missjillmcdonald...

-Titulo Original : Hello, World! Garden Time-Fabricante : Doubleday Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books! This cheerful and informative Hello, World! board book teaches toddlers all about gardens-with easy-to-understand facts about how plants grow and how gardening puts food on our tables. Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms (Roots spread into the soil below, and then a shoot pushes up out of the earth) and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. Its a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: * Solar System * Weather * Backyard Bugs * Birds * Dinosaurs * My Body * How Do Apples Grow? * Ocean Life * Moon Landing * Pets * Arctic Animals * Construction Site * Rainforest Animals * Planet Earth * Reptiles * Cars and Trucks * Music * Baby Animals * On the Farm * Garden Time * Planes and Other Flying Machines * Rocks and Minerals * Snow * Lets Go Camping * School Da...

-Titulo Original : Hello, World! Backyard Bugs-Fabricante : Doubleday Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books! Young children love to look at bugs. Here’s a Hello, World! board book that teaches toddlers all about the insects in their backyards-with colors, sounds, sizes, and super-simple facts. Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. (“Chomp! A bright red ladybug munches on a leaf. Point to each of its spots.”) It’s a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: * Solar System * Weather * Backyard Bugs * Birds * Dinosaurs * My Body * How Do Apples Grow? * Ocean Life * Moon Landing * Pets * Arctic Animals * Construction Site * Rainforest Animals * Planet Earth * Reptiles * Cars and Trucks * Music * Baby Animals * On the Farm * Garden Time * Planes and Other Flying Machines * Rocks and Minerals * Snow * Lets Go Camping * School Da...

-Titulo Original : Hello, World! Lets Go Camping-Fabricante : Doubleday Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Families who camp can prepare for their next trip together with this nonfiction board book from the bestselling series Hello, World! A perfect gift for outdoorsy kids! Kids can learn all about the joys of camping in this cheerful and informative board book-with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. (Stars look brighter when you are camping because there are no other lights around.) Told in easy-to-understand terms alongside bright illustrations of tents, camper vans, gear, marshmallow roasts, and stargazing, this sturdy book makes learning easy for little ones and offers useful prompts to help adults engage with the reader on each page. Its a perfect way to bring the outside world of nature into the busy world of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: * Solar System * Weather * Backyard Bugs * Birds * Dinosaurs * My Body * How Do Apples Grow? * Ocean Life * Moon Landing * Pets * Arctic Animals * Construction Site * Rainforest Animals * Planet Earth * Reptiles * Cars and Trucks * Music * Baby Animals * On the Farm * Garden Time * Planes and Other Flying Machines * Rocks and Minerals * Snow * Lets Go Camping * School Da...