Most Popular Books by Courtney Carbone

Kids will learn it''s okay to be scared—and how to confront their fears—in this installment of the Dealing with Feelings series. Paperback edition includes stickers! In This Makes Me Scared, a young boy is terrified about taking swim lessons. The water is cold, chlorine burns his eyes, and worst of all, everyone is watching him. He''s scared that he''ll never learn to swim--or drown trying! When his instructor shows him how to calm his mind, the boy decides to face his fear and open himself up to a fun, new experience. 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 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.

In This Makes Me Angry, a young boy is not having a good day. And between the sopping wet towels in the bathroom and his homework that''s been colored all over in crayon, he knows just whom to blame: his little brother, Jack. The boy''s day only gets worse when he leaves Jack and goes to school. Thankfully, his principal knows exactly what will help. By drawing events of the day, the boy is able to slow down and reflect on what made him mad--so that when he returns home, his messy, crayon-covered little brother no longer seems so bad. The Dealing with Feelings series of early readers are designed to give voice to what’s brewing inside. Through short, simple text and repetitive observational phrases, the child will learn to name their emotions as they also learn to read.

If feeling blue isn’t bad enough, it’s even worse without your best furry friend. This Makes Me Sad follows a young boy after he accidentally lets his dog, Kit, loose from the yard. Despite his parents’ attempt to find her, nothing can cheer up the boy. His favorite things, like a pretty sunset, going to the park, and his beloved teddy bear, just make him more sad. Even happy memories of Kit no longer feel good. With help from his family, the boy must learn to accept and express how he’s feeling inside. And by dealing with his feelings, he might just be able to do some good until Kit comes home. Easy-to-read text and evocative illustrations make this relatable second story in the Dealing with Feelings series a perfect practice in emotional maturity for kids.

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.

Get ready to conquer those back-to-school jitters with this exciting new Dealing with Feelings beginning reader! This Step 2 reader is perfect for kids who recognize familiar sight words and are working on sounding out new ones! It''s natural for children to feel anxious about the first day of school, just like the kid in this story. Her chest feels as tight as her old sneakers since there is so much to do to prepare. Good thing she is not alone! Many people are there to help her feel more comfortable so she can have the best first day! Learning how to voice your feelings and count on others, like your family and teachers is an important skill that can help all children. 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! 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.

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.

From Brooklyn to Malibu! Barbie "Brooklyn" moves across the country to live near her BFF, Barbie "Malibu" in this Level 1 reader. Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts can’t wait to start her next chapter in California, living next door to her best friend, Barbie “Malibu” Roberts! But even as the whole town warmly welcomes Brooklyn and her family to the West Coast, she can’t shake the feeling that she’s missing home—and her Granny Vi—back in New York. Will Brooklyn find her place so far from home?

SUPERGIRL and the DC SUPER FRIENDS™ star in this all-new Step into Reading book. Girls and boys ages 4 to 6 will love learning about this high-flying super heroine in an easy to read Step 2 leveled reader!

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!

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!

In "A Colorful Christmas," Frosty and his friends discover Frosty''s favorite colors; and in "Snow Day," the children build Frosty and a magical hat makes him alive.

This new Little Golden Book is about Princess Mulan, star of the Disney classic Mulan--just in time for the live-action film release on Disney+ in September 2020! Meet Princess Mulan, the brave warrior princess, and her friends Mushu, Cri-Kee, and more in this new Little Golden Book featuring beautiful, retro-style art. Girls and boys ages 2 to 5, as well as Little Golden Book collectors of all ages, will love this new storybook based on the Disney classic Mulan. This Little Golden Book is part of the charming "I Am . . ." series, which provides a unique introduction to favorite Disney characters. Disney Mulan is an animated classic featuring a brave and inspiring princess, an award-winning soundtrack, and a timeless adventure tale.

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.

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.

Jurassic World is the long-awaited next installment of the groundbreaking Jurassic Park series. T. rex’s, velociraptors, triceratops—as well as some all-new dinosaurs—will roar across the screen in this epic action-adventure directed by Colin Trevorrow starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins and Nick Robinson! This Deluxe Step into Reading format is a great way for kids ages 4-6 to meet all the dinosaurs from Jurassic World.

When pieces of equipment start disappearing from the new Aquamarina playground, it''s up to Violet the mermaid and her best friend Wally the narwhal to solve the mystery. Back matter includes ocean science and civil engineering facts.

Wonder Woman, Bumblebee, and Supergirl make a heroic rescue when Killer Moth seeks to capture a population of alien butterflies.

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.

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

"William Shakespeare''s tragedy told in the style of texts, tweets, and status posts"--

Here we go! Super MarioTM fans will love this full-color activity book starring Mario, Luigi, and other characters from the beloved Nintendo® series. Super MarioTM fans of all ages will love this full-color activity book featuring Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and more friends and foes from the Mushroom Kingdom. With tons of fun word searches, memory games, search and find puzzles, boss crafts and mazes, 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.

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.

From Brooklyn to Malibu! Barbie "Brooklyn" moves across the country to live near her BFF, Barbie "Malibu" in this original storybook featuring two sheets of stickers! Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts can’t wait to start her next chapter in California, living next door to her best friend, Barbie “Malibu” Roberts! But even as the whole town warmly welcomes Brooklyn and her family to the West Coast, she can’t shake the feeling that she’s missing home—and her Granny Vi—back in New York. Will Brooklyn find her place so far from home?

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.

Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love learning to read on their own with this Step into Reading Step 2 leveled reader based on the beloved 1969 television special Frosty the Snowman.

Girls and boys ages 4 to 6 will leap into this full-color, action-packed adventure storybook featuring the most iconic female super hero of all time—Wonder Woman!

Wonder Woman and the DC Super Friends star in this all-new Step into Reading book. Girls and boys ages 4 to 6 will love learning about the most iconic heroine of all time in this Step 2 leveled reader!

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.

Disney Princess Aurora tells her story in her own words in this beautifully-illustrated full-color storybook based on Walt Disney''s Sleeping Beauty. And Princess Aurora stars in the live-action theatrical release of Maleficent 2 in theaters October 18th 2019.

Find out how Rapunzel first meets her lovable pony named Blondie in this Little Golden Book. Children ages 3 to 7 will love reading about the Disney Princess and her new Palace Pet!

Get to know Barbie and Barbie''s best friend Teresa in this Level 2 reader based off the 2025 Barbie tentpole movie, A RECIPE FOR FRIENDSHIP! Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts, Barbie “Malibu” Roberts, and their best friends Teresa Rivera and Nikki Watson head to New York to help with the grand opening of Teresa’s cousin’s new restaurant. Teresa wants to perfect her Abuela''s tamale before the big opening, but can''t seem to get it right. Will Teresa find the right ingredient in time? Find out in this Level 1 reader based on the 2025 Barbie tentpole movie, A RECIPE FOR FRIENDSHIP!

Laugh and learn with fun facts about animals from around the world and their unique habitats—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “We’ll learn about animals that can swim, jump, and fly. Please step up and join me—there’s no need to be shy!” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Explore the wild world of the animal kingdom and discover fun facts about: African elephants backyard birds leaping lemurs and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Super-Dee-Dooper Book of Animal Facts also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! Wacky Weather One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent Oh, the Things You Can Do That Are Good For You Oh, the Pets You Can Get

A board book based on The Lorax for Dr. Seuss''s youngest fans—perfect for encouraging a love of nature! The Lorax shares his love of animals and plants and need to "speak for the trees" in this simple, sturdy board book about caring for the environment. Printed on recycled board and written in rhymed verse, it''s an ideal introduction to the story for toddlers and preschoolers too young for the classic picture book. Now everyone in the family—even pre-readers—can take pleasure in the frolics of the Brown Bar-ba-loots, Swomee-Swans, and Humming-Fish and embrace Dr. Seuss''s timely message about protecting the planet!

Pride and Prejudice, one of the greatest love stories ever told . . . in texts?! Imagine: What if Lizzy Bennet and Mr. Darcy had smartphones and dated IRL (in real life)? A classic is reborn in this clever adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice! A truth universally acknowledged: a rich guy must want a wife. A terrible first impression. A couple that’s meant to be . . . if they can just get over themselves. #hatersgonnadate Don’t miss: Lydia taking selfies with soldiers, Mrs. Bennet’s humble-brag status updates, Lizzy texting from her long walks, and Darcy swiping left on a dance card app. tl;dr Jane Austen’s most famous novel told through its characters texting with emojis, posting photos, checking in at locations, and updating their relationship statuses. The perfect gift for any teen (or any reader 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.

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!

A full-color storybook featuring Nickelodeon''s Shimmer and Shine--with a lenticular cover that makes it appear as though the genies are actually moving! Discover the magical new world of Zahramay Skies with Nickelodeon''s Shimmer and Shine! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this exciting full-color storybook featuring Nickelodeon''s Shimmer and Shine. It includes a zahra-amazing lenticular cover that makes it appear as though the genies are actually moving!

Anna sets off on an epic journey teaming up with mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a loveable snowman named Olaf to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Based on Disney''s Frozen, this four book set tells the story from four persecptives—an easy-to-read book for new readers!