Best Selling Books by Mara Conlon

Why are men so beastly? This wise and witty Keepsake book helps us understand Why Men Make Bad Pets. Hilarious photos of animals are paired with descriptions of men behaving badly that any woman will appreciate. You know: They string chicks along. They make a mess when you''re not home. They have trouble committing. They have delusions of grandeur. And, of course, they never ask for directions. You''ll laugh, you''ll roar!

Young readers can explore the enchanting world of dragons and learn about different dragon legends from around the world.

Anyone who loves kittens and humor in equal measure will adore this book. Purrfectly pictured kittens with cattitude offer up their own irreverent wit and wisdom, and their own feline takes on famous quotes, in this whimsical volume. Cute cat and kitten photos throughout.

It''s Christmas Eve and young Clara is about to have a magical night-filled with scrumptious sweets, majestic music, and the most beautiful dancing she''s ever seen! Make the classic story of the Nutcracker come to life with this book, theater, and paper doll playset. Read along in the storybook as your paper doll characters (more than 35 of them!) dance their way through three different fold-out stages-Clara''s living room, the Enchanted Forest, and the Land of Sweets. And when you''re done, place the dolls and storybook in the handy storage envelopes for safekeeping until the next performance! Fun for all ages! Available in August.

When a package comes for Walden, Wubbzy opens it and loses the toy train that it contains.

Jam packed with cool games, activities, and Earth-Saver tips that teach environmentalism and conservation! Young readers will join Green Brainiacs everywhere as they learn how to take better care of our home planet. Printed with soy ink on 30% recycled content paper. Includes pen made from recycled materials. 6-3/4? wide x 8-1/4? high. Ages 8 to 12.

Chugga-chugga choo-choo! Get ready to ride the rails! Brewster and Wilson are sent to carry loads from the stone quarry. Dunbar warns them to go slowly, but Brewster is in such a hurry that he doesn''t listen. Will Wilson be there to give Brewster a brake?

Chugga-chugga choo-choo! Get ready to ride the rails! There''s an Ice Cream Fair in Chuggington! It''s up to Wilson to deliver the train cars with all the new ice cream flavors. The ice cream factory is so much fun that Wilson forgets his responsibilities. Will he get back on track and make it to the fair in time?

Daizy''s pet is lost in the wild jungle. Can Wubbzy find it?

The vegan community has been steadily growing, and with the recent publication of several best-selling vegan cookbooks (The Kind Diet, Viva Vegan!, Vegan with a Vengeance, Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook, and more), going vegan is all the rage! Use this recipe journal to consolidate all your favorite tried-and-true vegan recipes, or use it as a testing ground to log all of your vegan cooking experiments. There are 192 pages to write in your own recipes, each within tabbed categories such as Snacks/Apps, Salads/Dressings, Main Dishes, Desserts, and more. It also includes a basic vegan substitution guide and glossary, along with cooking measurement & temperature equivalent charts, and helpful vegan Web sites. 216 pages.

A sweet bunny is filling a very special Easter basket. But he is missing something! Help him find out what it is.

Red, a young fire truck, dreams of being a super truck and a hero.

Lucy Locomotive is tired of being the same as everyone else and wants to try something completely new and different. This storybook features pictures that readers can color as they read, and comes with two sheets of stickers. Illustrations. Consumable.

On your mark! Get set! Trace! Use the wooden stylus to trace simple sketches of 20 planes, trains, trucks, and other things that go! As you scratch away the black coating, glittery and colorful patterns emerge like magic! Scratch & Sketch Things That Go! Art Activity Book features: Wooden stylus for drawing on black-coated paper to reveal glittering, gleaming colors beneath. Wire-o bound hardcover binding. 20 scratch-off, 20 illustrated, and 20 sketch pages. Ages 5 and up. 6-3/8'''' wide x 8-1/2'''' high. Non-toxic. Potential eye irritant. Avoid inhaling particles of scratch coating. Not for children under 5 years. Meets all applicable safety standards.

Toddlers will learn all the potty-training essentials, from . . . becoming familiar with their potty seat, recognizing the urge to go, telling a grown-up, flushing the toilet, and washing hands. . . to the most important step of all--success and pride in themselves!

Travel to the moon, sun, and stars as you learn fun facts about planets, comets, the Milky Way, and more! Buckle up and get ready for an outer space adventure from our very own Earth as you use a flashlight to shine the images on your bedroom wall! Covered wire-o-bound hardcover. 7 pages. 6-3/8" wide x 9" high (16.2 cm wide x 22.9 cm high). Ages 3 to 9.

Guess whos coming to town? It''s Santa Claus and his sleigh of presents and merry-making friends! Little artists will gain confidence and creativity when following the simple, visual, step-by-step instructions for drawing their favorite Christmas pictures. From candy canes and stockings to Santas elf and a snowman, kids can draw 18 different holiday pictures.

From diving dolphins to funny clown fish, a wiggly octopus, swimming sea horses, kids choose from 18 different adorable creatures to draw! Little artists gain confidence and creativity when following the simple, visual, step-by-step instructions to draw all their favorite sea creatures. Includes removable 48-page sketch pad and 4 double-ended colored pencils. 40 pages, covered wire-o binding, 11-1/2 wide x 12 high. Ages 4 and up.

A farm is a busy place for trucks! From planting crops to harvesting the fields to taking children on a hayride, these Tonka trucks work hard to get the job done.

Get ready, Get set! DRAW! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, its Ready, Set, Draw . . . Things That Go! From zip-zooming planes, to clickety-clack trains, kids can choose from 18 different pictures to draw. Little artists gain confidence and creativity when following the simple, visual, step-by-step, instructions. Includes 48-page sketch pad and 4 double-ended colored pencils. Ages 4 and up.

Little artists gain confidence and creativity when following the simple, visual, step-by-step instructions to draw all their favorite animals. From slithering snakes to hopping hares, from swinging monkeys to bustling bears, kids choose from 18 different adorable creatures! Includes a blank pad of paper with 48 easy-to-tear-out pages, and 4 double-ended colored pencils. 40 pages, covered wire-o binding. Ages 4 and up.

Young artists dreaming of becoming princesses can now create their own princess world by learning how to draw 18 different royal pictures. Simple, visual, step-by-step instructions will nurture their creativity and confidence as they learn how to draw everything from a princess and her prince, to her castle and horse-drawn carriage. Includes removable 48-page sketch pad and 4 double-ended colored pencils.

When the mailman gets sick on Valentine''s Day, Wubbzy, Walden, and Widget step in to make the deliveries.

A little chick finds himself in a brand-new world, as does a new butterfly. When they bump into each other as they roam around their new surroundings, a new friendship is born. Full color.

Create your very own field guide to butterflies, moths, ladybugs, bees, and other insects! Get creative with the handy wooden stylus, copying 20 sketches of butterflies and friends as you scratch away the black coating to discover the swirl patterns and glittery colors that appear in your artwork like magic. Ages 6 and up.

Dragon invites his friends to his house for a special breakfast. He starts to make tiny pancakes for Mailmouse and giant pancakes for Alligator. But when all the batter runs together, the pancake is too big to flip. Will Dragon find a way out of this sticky situation? Full color.

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man tells the semi-autobiographical account of James Joyce''s first 20 years, but it is also a profound investigation into the perspective and formation of an artist. Originally intended to present the protagonist Stephen Daedalus as a renegade Catholic artist-hero, the story also succeeds as a testament of what it means to be alive and filled with curiosity, desire, and sensitivity — in short, to be an artist. CliffsNotes on Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man helps you understand the overall structure of the novel and the actions and motivations of the characters by providing you with chapter-by-chapter summaries and commentaries. Other features that help you study include A chronology of the author''s life offers insight into his writing style Descriptive character analyses Glossaries to define new and unfamiliar terms Critical essays on Joyce’s use of imagery and autobiography A review section that tests your knowledge Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure — you''ll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Es-tu prêt à dessiner une grenouille princière ? Des bijoux étincelants ? Une couronne royale ? Une reine majestueuse ? Ce livre te montrera comment faire, une étape à al fois ! Et devine quoi ? C''est simple et amusant ! Cette trousse de jeune artiste inclut : des instructions visuelles simples et par étapes pour réaliser 18 dessins royaux ; un calepin de croquis détachables de 48 pages ; 4 crayons de couleur à deux bouts ; des heures de plaisir et de création !

''''A kiss good night. It''s time for bed. It''s time to rest your sleepy head.'''' It''s getting later and later, but little Capy isn''t ready for bed just yet. ''''One more book, one more song, one more drink . . . please!'''' And just when Mommy and Daddy think they''re finally ready for bed, somebody needs just one more thing . . . but who could that be? Relatable characters and easy rhyming text are combined with cute and colorful illustrations. Sturdy board book has soft, padded covers. Easy for little hands to grip and hold. Ages 0 +. Board book measures 6-1/2'''' square. 24 pages.

Brewster and Wilson use hopper cars to bring rocks down from the top of the mountain, but Brewster does not listen to Dunbar''s warnings and drives dangerously fast down the mountain.

''''Sometimes it can be hard to sort our feelings out. We get so sad, we get so mad, we want to bite and shout!'''' Use this helpful board book to assist your child in dealing with the common urge to bite. Explore alternative options while reinforcing the rule: ''''No biting. Biting hurts.'''' Board book includes a Note to Caregivers with additional guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Relatable characters and easy-reading rhyming text are combined with simple, full-color illustrations. Sturdy board book has soft, padded covers. Easy for little hands to grip and hold. Ages 0 +. Board book measures 6-1/2'''' square. 24 pages.