New Releases by Courtney Carbone

A deluxe Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the Disney classic film The Lion King! Simba the lion will one day become king--but his uncle Scar has other plans. Join Simba and his father, Mufasa, and his friends Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa as they earn their place in the Circle of Life. This Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader is based on the Disney animated classic The Lion King. This book is perfect for children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Disney The Lion King is a timeless tale of family, bravery, and loyalty, and stars Simba the lovable lion cub.

The Dealing with Feelings series returns to help kids battle the green-eyed monster—jealousy! In This Makes Me Jealous, a young girl is proud of being the star athlete at her school. But when a new kid moves to town and she suddenly has to share the spotlight, jealousy gets the best of her. After a tough soccer matchup, the girl''s gym teacher helps her to empathize with the new student and give her a chance. Soon, the girl learns that making new friends and being inclusive are more important than being the best. The Dealing with Feelings series of early readers is designed to give voice to what''s brewing inside. Through short, simple text and repetitive observational phrases, children will learn to name their emotions as they learn to read.

This all-new Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader features the characters from Nickelodeon''s Sunny Day! Join Sunny, Rox, Blair, and Junior for a soccer showdown with Lacey''s team. Children ages 4 to 6 who like Nickelodeon''s Sunny Day will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader, which includes more than 30 shiny stickers! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. Step 2 is for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Make your mark as mayor, design your home, and style your characters in this Nintendo Animal Crossing full-color activity book--plus stickers! Something is always happening in the world of Animal Crossing! Build the perfect place to live, design your home, travel to see your friends, and get busy in your very own town in this full-color activity book. With tons of awesome activities and over 800 stickers, Animal Crossing fans will love their new life!

Join Sunny, Rox, Blair, and Junior for a soccer showdown with Lacey''s team.

Simba is the lion cub who will one day become king, but his Uncle Scar has other plans.

The pups of the PAW Patrol help to save the day at the farm, the beach, a snowboard resort, and City Hall.

This adorable new format allows kids to interact with a Paw Patrol story featuring some of their favorite pups: Chase, Marshall, and Rubble! When turtles start popping up all over Adventure Bay, it''s up to the pups to figure out why. Kids can help Chase, Marshall, and Rubble round up the turtles and bring them to safety. The book is packed with ten cute turtle figures for kids to count, plus figures of popular pups Chase and Rubble. It''s perfect for young PAW Patrol fans who are learning to count and add.

Peppa Pig and her class learn all about safety in this Level 1 reader with stickers, based on the hit Nick Jr. TV show! Police Officer Panda and Police Officer Squirrel are visiting Peppa''s class for an important lesson on safety!This Level 1 beginning reader is based on the hit Nick Jr. television show.

Discover sequin magic with the Shimmer and Shine genies! Read the sweet story, and then swipe your hand across the sequin heart and watch the color magically transform.

Peppa Pig and her class get a visit from the police to learn all about safety in this Level 1 reader that comes with a sheet of stickers. Full color. Consumable.

An all-new Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon''s Sunny Day! Blair and Rox are accidentally stuck together with hairspray, and it''s up to Sunny to set things right. Children ages 4 to 6 who enjoy Nickelodeon''s Sunny Day will love this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 1 readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Here we go! Super Mario(TM) fans will love this hardcover full-color activity book starring Nintendo''s classic team of Mario, Luigi, and their friends! Super Mario fans of all ages will love this hardcover full-color activity book featuring Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and all their friends from the Mushroom Kingdom. With tons of epic games and boss puzzles, Super Mario fans will love to power up with this super-interactive book! Mario first appeared in 1981 with the arcade classic Donkey Kong(TM), and has since gone on to star in many adventures, allowing him to evolve into the beloved icon he is today. He is a video-game sensation, appearing across all genres--from action-platformers to sports, kart racing, and beyond.

Dr. Seuss''s Sam-I-Am stars in a brand-new story perfect for children learning to read and those who enjoy helping out in the kitchen! In this super simple, rhyming reader, featuring characters from Dr. Seuss''s beloved Beginner Book Green Eggs and Ham, Sam-I-Am cooks his signature dish with Mouse and Fox. An ideal choice for children learning to read, foodies, and, of course, Dr. Seuss fans--young readers will devour this all-new additon to the Step into Reading series! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Professor Sage holds a contest between the young Bloomers, where each must choose their favorite vegetable to grow and care for. Here, young readers are introduced to the character of Violet, a painter who loves purple. So of course she chooses to gr

This Makes Me Happy follows a young girl on a field trip to the fair, complete with a roller coaster, pie-eating contest, and petting zoo! But when her pesky nut allergy keeps her from having a treat with her class, the girl learns that even the happiest of days can have unhappy moments. By reflecting on her trip and recognizing the many feelings that arose during it, she is able to feel less overwhelmed—and more confident about her positively happy day. While children enjoy expressing themselves—be it through laughter or tears—they don’t always have the words to articulate their emotions. The Dealing with Feelings series is designed to give voice to what’s brewing inside, showing children how to name their emotions as they also learn to read. Colorful stickers are included in each book.

Follow Pete Moss in this magical, beautifully illustrated story as he attends boarding school on Bloomers Island to learn about gardening and growing his own vegetables. When Professor Sage announces the Very Very Veggie Challenge, Pete immediately knows what he needs to grow spinach. It’s the one vegetable that can make him stronger. But does Pete have the patience to grow his spinach plants to win the contest? With the help of headmaster Professor Sage and his fellow Bloomers, Pete learns all about spinach, working hard toward his goals, and that good things take time to happen! The Bloomers Isalnd series brings to life the world of gardening and healthy-eating to young children in new and exciting ways.

Follow young Rosey Posey in a magical, beautifully illustrated story as she attends boarding school on Bloomers Island to learn about gardening and growing her own vegetables. When Professor Sage announces the Very Very Veggie Challenge, Rosey isn’t sure she wants to participate. But encouraged by headmaster Professor Sage and inspired by her favorite color, Rosey decides to grow a perfectly pink radish—in a perfectly pink pot on her perfectly pink windowsill! With patience and curiosity, she discovers just how fun and rewarding gardening can be, and not as hard as she thought! The Bloomers series brings to life the world of gardening and healthy-eating to young children in new and exciting ways.

The popular Bloomers Island! gardening kits and online world blossom in a playful, beautifully illustrated new book aimed at getting kids to love everything about nature. Join the Bloomers on a whimsical adventure as they attend a magical boarding school on Bloomers Island. As Pete Moss, Rosey Posey, Big Red, Violet, and their friends prepare for the Great Garden Party, they learn about gardening, healthy eating, and caring for the environment. The treehouse school is held by the arms of Mr. Banyan, a tree about to celebrate his 200th birthday. His birthday party is filled with fun games that teach the curious students that gardening is not at all boring or hard—that it’s actually really fun!

This Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Sunny Day, the all-new animated adventure series from Nickelodeon! Join Nickelodeon''s Sunny Day as she and her friends rock the Friendly Falls talent show. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader, which features more than 30 shiny stickers. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

The DC Super Hero Girls go on an out-of-this-world adventure in this action-packed book for young readers! Get your cape on with the DC Super Hero Girls(TM)-- the unprecedented new Super Hero universe especially for girls! Readers of all ages can fly high with the all-new adventures of Wonder Woman(TM), Supergirl(TM), Batgirl(TM), and some of the world''s most iconic female super heroes as high schoolers! Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Bumblebee have to stop Killer Moth from bug-napping beautiful space butterflies that only visit Earth once every hundred years. Can the heroes net the villain before he flies off with these amazing creatures? Find out in this action-packed leveled reader! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topic with text that is clear through context cues or illustrations.

Nella and Sir Garrett race Sir Blaine up Pink Polka-Dotted Mountain to try to witness a Pink Polka-Dotted Mountain Dragon egg hatch.

Venture with Link and Princess Zelda in this full-color activity book based on Nintendo''s classic The Legend of Zelda games--plus stickers! Fans of The Legend of Zelda will love this full-color activity book featuring Link, Princess Zelda, and their adventures in Hyrule. With tons of activities and stickers, The Legend of Zelda Official Sticker Book adds a new adventure to the legend! Since their North American debut in 1987, The Legend of Zelda games have earned a well-deserved reputation have captured the hearts and imaginations of players. The art design and mood differs greatly from title to title, but they unite to tell the story of the protagonist, Link, as he battles against all obstacles to prevent evil from consuming the land.

Join Nickelodeon''s Sunny Day as she and her friends rock the Friendly Falls talent show.

Barbie stars as Alexa, a shy princess who discovers a secret door that unlocks a whimsical fantasy world! When Alexa meets a mermaid and a fairy who have lost their powers, the three friends must come together to save all the magic in the land.

Peppa Pig learns about Valentine''s Day and celebrates with her friends. Based on the hit animated TV show, as seen on Nick Jr Peppa Pig gets a pretty card in the mail from Zoe Zebra. It''s a Valentine''s Day card! Peppa learns about the meaning of Valentine''s Day and decides to show all of her friends just how special they are to her.This storybook is based on the hit animated TV show, as seen on Nick Jr.

OMG Classics, the greatest stories ever told . . . in texts. Imagine: What if Mount Olympus got WiFi and the gods and goddesses had smartphones? The classic Greek myths get new life in irreverent and hilarious texts and posts! Zeus, a king of the gods always in search of a new bae. A squad of goddesses who can’t resist stirring the pot. And the selfie-obsessed heroes out for all the likes. If you have trouble telling Perseus from Theseus (#Greek2Me) or have ever wondered about Oedipus’s tragic dating profile or why Medusa’s Instagram never got traction—this satirical book of Greek myths retold for the Internet age is for you! tl;dr D’Aulaires’ and Homer’s Greek myths told through characters texting with emojis, posting photos, checking in at locations, and updating their relationship statuses. The perfect gift for any reader—young or old—with a sense of humor! A glossary and cast of characters are included for those who need it. For example: tl;dr means too long; didn’t read.

WONDER WOMAN™ and the DC Super Hero Girls™ take to the stars for an epic cosmic adventure with awesome collector cards in this deluxe Step into Reading! Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Wonder Woman as she teams up with her Super Hero High classmates Supergirl™ and Miss Martian™ for an awesome adventure in outer space. The heroes’ school trip to a space station to meet with other students from around the galaxy turns into a rescue mission when a meteor shower hits! Can the heroes save the day? The included full-color collector cards add to the fun! Get your cape on with the DC Super Hero Girls™—the unprecedented new Super Hero universe especially for girls that includes books, apparel, action figures, playsets, and so much more!