Bad Kitty faces her toughest challenge yet... Obedience school! 

Discover the magic of Beauty and the Beast in this petite edition of the classic fairytale, created especially for little readers with just a handful of words and bright, enchanting illustrations.

In this innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance.

As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play!

If you want to see a whale, you will need to know what not to look at.

Pink roses, pelicans, possible pirates... If you want to see a whale, you have to keep your eyes on the sea, and wait...

If you want to see a whale, you will need to know what not to look at.

Pink roses, pelicans, possible pirates...

If you want to see a whale, you have to keep your eyes on the sea, and wait...

Every day's an adventure with Isabella!

Isabella checks out the library, and steals the spotlight from some of the most memorable children's book characters.

Playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature Lane Smith, It's a Book is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the digital age.

Bring back the nostalgic games of yesterday — with modern interpretations! The Pocket Guide to Games revives the tradition of game playing without computers, joysticks, boards, or game pieces. All you need for these games can be purchased at the local super centre, big box, or hardware store. With tools such as balls, beanbags, broomsticks and ropes, parents and teachers can organize dozens of hours of fun and challenging activities for parties, summer camps, neighbourhood gatherings and school groups. For all ages, from elementary children to grandparents. Includes active games and quiet games in a range of variations: counting-out, choosing sides, who's it? and feats and forfeits.

Sample games include Bull in the Ring (circle game), Cross Tag (chase), Do This, Do That (imitating), Kaleidoscope (colours), Lady of the Land (drama), Old Buzzard (drama), Potato Race (individual competition), Shadow Tag (sunny day), Wink (circle game), Cat Party (a word game), Harlequin Wrestle (balance), Fetch and Carry (bean bags), Spooning (blindfold), Dodgeball, Poison and Hide the Thimble.

Abracadabra ! Hocus-pocus! Allakazam! Happis crappis!

Say it together now — magic! Take a peek inside the magician's secret wardrobe to discover the tricks of the trade, the tales of derring-do, and the people who made the magic happen.

Demystifying the mystical is the popular, raucous, ready-to-trick-his-own-mother Bart King! But what, you may ask, can Bart do? He can show the ways of the most secretive magicians in the world.

This guide includes ways to:

• Improve street cred with sneaky tricks.
• Discover how some of the most popular illusions were created.
• Saw a woman in half and then swallow the sword.

Not sure how to give a wedgie? From the author of The Big Book of Boy Stuff and The Big Book of Girl Stuff, lauded as "a comedic compendium" by the Ottawa Citizen, here's the ultimate how-to for the budding prankster in all of us.

Many of the greatest leaders and geniuses in history were also mischief makers. These were the people who had the courage to point out that things like slavery, global warming and turtleneck sweaters were bad. Their large-scale hoaxes and practical jokes include the Boston Tea Party, the "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast and the Cheese Whiz Disaster of 2008. Paying homage to these brave men and women, The Pocket Guide to Mischief includes sections on Careers in Mischief and Mischief Makers Hall of Shame.

Worried about being nice? The Pocket Guide to Mischief also has a section on Excuses, Apologies and Etiquette, while the "mischief-makers credo" promises not to damage property or hurt anyone with a prank. More practically, instructions are given on complex skills such as becoming a world-class complainer, selecting an appropriate target and handling a rubber chicken. And who can resist the "stuff to gross people out" or taking the smart aleck quiz? With The Pocket Guide to Mischief, it's all in good fun.

The team behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site returns with another fabulous book for bedtime!

Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Let's say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometimes confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins-adults-named Dean D. Dean and Dan D. Dean, kidnapped the Templeton twins and their ridiculous dog in order to get their father to turn over one of his genius (sort of) inventions. Yes, I said kidnapped. Wouldn't it be fun to read about that?

With the trademark humour of award-winning author Helaine Becker (Boredom Blasters, Science on the Loose)  and the wit and skill of illustrator Steve Attoe comes a unique history of human innovation. Using "The Big Six," Becker shows how life-changing, earth-shattering inventions fit into human beings' desire to fill six basic needs: food, security, shelter, companionship, good health, and the need to make tasks easier.

What's the Big Idea? takes an in-depth look at 32 of our most important inventions and tells the story of how one invention led to the next. From the wheel to the spinning wheel, the alphabet to the printing press, steel to steam engines, and parachutes to...diapers?! For each invention, a "Big Idea" sidebar answers the question "why this invention and why now?" Plus, inventor biographies grant glimpses into the lives of geniuses such as Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Bill Gates, and a host of others. What's next in the exciting world of innovation? And where will it ever end?

Ages 8-12.

The bestselling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series has been providing adults with help—and humour—for years. Finally, younger readers can also benefit from the best of the worst!

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Junior Edition is packed with funny, kid-friendly instructions on how to handle all sorts of situations at school, at home, outdoors and beyond. Learn how to outwit a nosy sibling, survive a family road trip and clean up your room in just 10 minutes. Also discover the best way to deal with a school dance and recover when you trip and fall in the middle of the cafeteria! With an appendix that includes lists of useful schoolyard comebacks, handy and true excuses, and a sibling room-sharing contract, The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Junior Edition is truly required reading to get through the minefield commonly known as childhood.

Startling, unusual, and irresistibly readable, Among Others is at once the compelling story of a young woman struggling to escape a troubled childhood, a brilliant diary of first encounters with the great novels of modern fantasy and science fiction, and a spellbinding tale of escape from ancient enchantment.

As a child growing up in Wales, Morwenna played among the spirits who made their homes in industrial ruins. But her mind found freedom in the science fiction novels that were her closest companions. When her half-mad mother tried to bend the spirits to dark ends, Mori was forced to confront her in a magical battle that left her crippled - and her twin sister dead.

Fleeing to a father whom she barely knew, Mori was sent to boarding school in England - a place all but devoid of true magic. There, she tempted fate by doing magic herself, in an attempt to find a circle of like-minded friends. But her magic also drew the attention of her mother, bringing about a reckoning that could no longer be put off... .

Combining elements of autobiography with flights of imagination, this is a stunning new novel by an author whose genius has already been hailed by dozens of her peers.

One of School Library Journal 's Best Adult Books 4 Teens titles of 2011       

Kristen Simmons's fast-paced, gripping YA dystopian series continues in this sequel to Article 5.

Don't miss this magnificent final chapter in the breathtaking Shadow Falls series! Kylie's epic journey is about to lead her exactly where she belongs…

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth's fate hinges on one girl. . . .

On her 17th birthday, everything will change for Violet Eden. The boy she loves will betray her. Her enemy will save her. And she will have to make a choice that could cost not only her life, but her eternity...
LINCOLN: He's been Violet's one anchor, her running partner and kickboxing trainer. Only he never told her he was training her for an ancient battle between angels and exiles.
PHOENIX: As an exile, he is not to be trusted, yet he's the only one there to pick up the pieces and protect her after Lincoln's betrayal. But what is he really after?
Who will she... Embrace?    

In Cory Doctorow's wildly successful Little Brother, young Marcus Yallow was arbitrarily detained and brutalized by the government in the wake of a terrorist attack on San Francisco - an experience that led him to become a leader of the whole movement of technologically clued-in teenagers, fighting back against the tyrannical security state.

Grace and Kya always do everything together, and nothing can get in the way of their friendship. They have a pact: Sisters Before Misters. Buds Before Studs.

Only Grace knows what Kya's been through, or how much she needs someone to stick by her. No matter what. Besides, Kya keeps life exciting-pulling Grace into things she'd never dare to do on herown. But inch by inch, daring is starting to turn dangerous.

Marcus, a.k.a "w1n5t0n," is only seventeen years old, but he figures he already knows how the system works - and how to work the system. Smart, fast, and wise to the ways of the networked world, he has no trouble outwitting his high school's intrusive but clumsy surveillance systems. But his whole world changes when he and his friends find themselves caught in the aftermath of a major terrorist attack on San Francisco. 

The enchanting second book in the Watersong series by New York Times bestselling author Amanda Hocking now available in trade paperback for the first time.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson: his debut novel for the young adult audience.

Rookie Yearbook One collects articles, interviews, photo editorials, and illustrations from the popular online magazine for teen girls. Among its 50-plus regular contributors (many of whom are teenage girls themselves) are Lena Dunham, Miranda July, Jon Hamm, David Sedaris, Elle Fanning, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, John Waters, Chloe Sevigny, JD Samson, Ira Glass, Aubrey Plaza, Carrie Brownstein, Paul Feig, Fred Armisen, and Winnie Holzman.

Scarlet Benoit's grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn't know about her grandmother or the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother's whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her.  

Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee.

Evie's not sure why she started lying to the girls at school about her friendship with Jonah, her fellow paper route employee. Jonah is older, a college dropout with broad shoulders, a streak of scarlet in his hair, and mystery in his eyes. More than anything, Evie just wants something to happen, so she invents a nonexistent romance out of a crush. But when Jonah discovers a body in the woods-a girl Evie knew when she was little-Evie's lies grow more complicated.

Blocky or small. Thick or tall.
Roundish, slope-y, fancy or dopey.
Letters look different in all different places.
That's because they have different typefaces.

From an alligator made of aaa's to a zebra made of zzz's, the alphabeasties in this book are ingeniously built out of multiple typefaces. Adults and children will be engaged and delighted with the flaps, which lift to reveal "beasties" for each letter of the alphabet.

A dog, a cat, a bird, a fish: great pets to have. But if you had your wish, why not choose one out of the ordinary? Why not a pet who's EXTRAordinary? Acclaimed artist Barroux makes his Blue Apple Books debut with a book about an amazing array of animals. Cats are cuddly, but elephants? Exceptional! A Chihuahua is cute, but tarantulas? Terrific! Flaps cleverly transform everyday animals into exotic, one-of-a-kind, perfect pets.

In this innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance.

As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play!

If you want to see a whale, you will need to know what not to look at.

Pink roses, pelicans, possible pirates... If you want to see a whale, you have to keep your eyes on the sea, and wait...

If you want to see a whale, you will need to know what not to look at.

Pink roses, pelicans, possible pirates...

If you want to see a whale, you have to keep your eyes on the sea, and wait...

Every day's an adventure with Isabella!

Isabella checks out the library, and steals the spotlight from some of the most memorable children's book characters.

Playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature Lane Smith, It's a Book is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the digital age.

Colourful pictures and simple rhyming texts help children guess what's peeking through the die-cut windows in these two fun board books. Each book has alternating spreads which begin with the phrases "Ready, Set" or "Peek-a," with the artwork providing visual clues to what rhyming word will complete the phrase. The anticipation of what's hiding on the next page and the engaging illustrations will keep youngsters guessing and giggling all the way to the surprise endings.

A dark attic. A light bulb. An imaginative little girl. Internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee uses these simple elements to create a visual tour de force that perfectly captures the joy of creative play and celebrates the power of imagination. Stunning in their simplicity, Lee's illustrations, in just two shades of color, present an adventure that begins and ends with the click of a light bulb.

The team behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site returns with another fabulous book for bedtime!

In this evocative wordless book, internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee tells the story of a little girl's day at the beach. Stunning in their simplicity, Lee's illustrations, in just two shades of watercolour, create a vibrant story full of joy and laughter.