Sunday, November 30, 2014

Frosty the Snowman


Everyone's favorite snowman with a magic hat, a button nose, and eyes made out of coal comes to life on Christmas every year. Based on the beloved 1969 television special, this Little Golden Book retells the whole magical story of Frosty the Snowman for boys and girls 2–5!

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Skipping Christmas



Imagine a year without Christmas. No crowded malls, no corny office parties, no fruitcakes, no unwanted presents. That’s just what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they decide that, just this once, they’ll skip the holiday altogether. Theirs will be the only house on Hemlock Street without a rooftop Frosty, they won’t be hosting their annual Christmas Eve bash, they aren’t even going to have a tree. They won’t need one, because come December 25 they’re setting sail on a Caribbean cruise. But as this weary couple is about to discover, skipping Christmas brings enormous consequences—and isn’t half as easy as they’d imagined.

A classic tale for modern times, Skipping Christmas offers a hilarious look at the chaos and frenzy that have become part of our holiday tradition.

Friday, November 28, 2014

No Two Alike



Follows a pair of birds on a snowflake-filled journey through a winter landscape, where everything everywhere, from branches and leaves to forests full of trees, is unique.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Hawk Quest



The year is 1072.
The Normans have captured England. The Turks have captured a Norman knight. And in order to free him, a soldier named Vallon must capture four rare hawks.
On a heart-stopping journey to the far ends of the earth, braving Arctic seas, Viking warlords, and the blood-drenched battlefields, Vallon and his comrades must track down their quarry one by one in a relentless race against time.
The scale is huge. The journey is incredible. The history is real. This is Hawk Quest.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Krampus Sticker Book



A large-format sticker book full of Krampus stickers. 72 removable stickers to delight good children and frighten the bad ones. In the early Christmas traditions of Europe, the Krampus was St. Nikolaus' dark servant-a hairy, horned, supernatural beast whose pointed ears and long, slithering tongue gave misbehavers the creeps! At Christmastime, St. Nicholas rewards children who've been good all year-but those who have behaved badly are visited by the Krampus! The images are pulled from vintage, pre-WWI Krampus postcards.

The Very Thirsty Vampire: A Parody



In this hilarious parody of a children's classic, and a follow-up to its highly successful cousin, "The Very Hungry Zombie," "The Very Thirsty Vampire" presents a charming little fellow with a very specific kind of thirst. As he drinks his way through a variety of bartenders, baristas, wine stewards, soda jerks, and other venders of fine beverages who try to quench his thirst, he pines for something of more substance, finally finding it in a blood bank, where an unsuspecting technician finds out she's just his type

With vivid, playful art and amusing text, "The Very Thirsty Vampire" will appeal to picture-book lovers of all ages. Adults will catch its slightly demented humor. Older kids who grew up on classic board books will love the fun of the parody. And all who appreciate the undead will adore this dashing bloodthirsty gentleman with a wicked sense of humor.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

How to Tie a Scarf: 33 Styles



From designer silk squares to chunky homemade knits, this guide is filled with inspired ways to style your scarves. Inside you'll find:
• Step-by-step tutorials for square, oblong, and embellished scarves
• Styles for the summer, fall, winter, and spring seasons
• DIY scarf accessories featuring camera straps, tote bags, necklaces and more
Wrapped in a silky cover and with a beautifully designed interior, HOW TO TIE A SCARF is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the finishing touch of a well-styled scarf.

Monday, November 24, 2014

DC Super Heroes: My First Book of Girl Power


A celebration of girl power for budding super heroines featuring beloved DC characters from Wonder Woman to Batgirl.
Exploring attributes from physical strength to intuition, this introduction to DC's super heroines is also a catalog of role models for little girls. From Wonder Woman's ability to find the truth to Black Canary's powerful voice to Batgirl's keen mind, readers will find much to admire. Cool, classic art makes for a fun, colorful package.

My First Book of Super Villains: Learn the Difference Between Right and Wrong



The DC Super Villains everyone loves to hate show budding super heroes what they SHOULD NOT do using humorous examples.
From the Joker and Penguin to Sinestro and Bizarro, DC's cast of bad guys humorously illustrate the difference between good and bad behaviors such as sharing versus stealing; and helping versus hurting. Classic art and funny scenarios will entertain comic book fans of all ages.

The Elf Off the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition Gone Bad



"I honestly did believe this shelf gig was going to be great. 'Get out and see the world, ' they said. 'Experience the joy of wide-eyed kids, holiday cheer, and the Christmas spirit, ' they promised. 'Finally leave your parents' basement for once in two hundred and sixty-seven years, ' they told me. I was sold.
And off I went. As a member of Santa's spy squad, I headed down south for the holidays to help the big guy decide who's naughty and who's nice. It was going to be a wonderful change of pace from the screwing, hammering, sanding, painting, and wrapping happening in Ol' St. Nick's workshop.
Or so I thought . . ." Horace the Elf
In this for-parent's-eyes-only parody of the popular holiday title, "The Elf on the Shelf," readers laugh along with Horace as he goes AWOL from his Christmas duties. This photo-story set to verse is the unauthorized (and hilarious) tale of one disgruntled little helper with a gift for making mischief.