Most Popular Books by Nancy Parent

The luminous garden scenes and playful language in this tale of late-blooming self-discovery tell the story of Holly Bloom, a girl who wants nothing more than to be a great gardener but simply doesn''t seem to have the knack. Despite suggestions and support from her green-thumbed mom and siblings, Holly just can''t get her garden to bloom. She waters and fertilizes and uses all the right gardening tools, but her daffodils don''t grow, and her daisies keep drooping. Armed with a positive attitude and unwavering perseverance, Holly finally realizes that she does not need to grow flowers with soil and seeds to be a success. Inspired by her artistic father, she taps into her natural creative abilities and surprises everyone by growing her own unique garden—from paper, paste, pipe cleaners, and paint.

Mickey is hosting a slumber party, and all of his friends are invited! When Mickey has a dream about throwing a slumber party for his pals, he decides to make it a reality. And a Mickey slumber party wouldn’t be complete without food, games, and a giant sleeping fort! With beautiful illustrations on every page, this storybook is sure to become a favorite in any beginning library, and it includes more than 40 stickers of Mickey and his friends!

When Mom gets sniffles that are worse than awful, Nancy decides she can help Mom by tidying up and watching JoJo. After all, Nancy is practically an expert at being a big sister, so how hard could it be? Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy: Mademoiselle Mom is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated family comedy starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

A Little Golden Book version of the exciting new Disney film Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2--coming to theaters in November 2018! Walt Disney Animation Studios welcomes Wreck-It Ralph back to the big screen for a smashing sequel! This time, Wreck-It Ralph leaves the arcade behind, venturing into the expansive universe of the internet--which may or may not survive Ralph''s not-so-light touch. This Little Golden Book is based on the upcoming feature film Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2, releasing in November 2018. It is perfect for boys and girls ages 2 to 5, as well as Disney Little Golden Book collectors of all ages!

Join YouTube sensation Blippi as he takes a walk around the neighborhood and visits with many of his neighbors.

An 8x8 with 2 sticker sheets based on an episode from the PBS KIDS animated television series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum starring Susan B. Anthony. Based on the children''s book series Ordinary People Change the World by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, the series will introduce kids to inspiring historical figures and the character virtues that helped them succeed. Brad feels left out when Xavier and Yadina take a vote without him. Thanks to Susan B. Anthony, they learn that everyone should have a vote! This episode-based 8x8 will focus on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.

Part inspiration, part information narrative for our story is based on walking meditation, also known as mindful walking; an active practice that requires you to be consciously aware and moving in the environment rather than sitting with your eyes closed. Just as The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo''s mega-selling book (over 4 million copies sold worldwide) provides readers with a life/spiritual philosophy embedded in the how-to of minimalism (with practical tips for de-cluttering of one''s home), A Walk in the Wood provides a narrative grounded in the simple act of slowing down, observing what is around us, and being present. Appealing to adults who are actively searching ways to join the JOMO movement (Joy of Missing Out and being content just "being"), A Walk in the Wood also makes for a perfect gift for stressed-out family members and friends.

An early reader retelling of Walt Disney''s live-action sequel, starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, illustrated with film stills. Full color.

Minnie, Mickey, and their friends are on a journey to find the perfect place to stargaze in this paperback storybook with more than 40 stickers! Mickey, Minnie, and their friends watch a show at the planetarium but Minnie wants to see the real stars at night—not just a pretty presentation. Mickey tries to find the perfect place to watch the stars but nothing seems to work out. Join Mickey and his friends on an adventure that takes them to the beach, the forest, and then to a mountain town to find the perfect place to stargaze. Sometimes, however, it’s as easy as looking in your own backyard!

A leveled Reader based on an episode from the PBS KIDS animated television series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum starring Alexander Hamilton. Based on the children''s book series Ordinary People Change the World by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, the series will introduce kids to inspiring historical figures and the character virtues that helped them succeed. It''s time for Yadina to start first grade, but she''s really nervous. Alexander Hamilton helps her realize that new adventures can be exciting. This episode-based Penguin Young Reader is perfect for emerging readers!

Children are invited to touch and feel their way through the story of Baby Hercules as experienced by Pain and Panic, Hades'' two hilarious sidekicks from the Disney animated movie. Full color.

Join YouTube sensation Blippi as he heads to the playground and shows us all the wonderful ways we can play!

Layer upon layer of full-color art on acetate windows bring kids right into the sunken ship where Ariel and Flounder are in search of something that means more to Ariel than any old buried treasure. Includes five spreads.

Pluto wants to help Mickey with his chores, but he’s too tired to do anything right! Mickey and Pluto have been doing chores all day, and there are still a few more to do. But it’s naptime for Pluto. He''s tired, but Pluto still wants to help and have fun. Unfortunately, he just makes a mess of things. Will Pluto learn that we should all stop and take a rest when we feel sleepy? Read to the end and find out. This book includes more than 40 stickers of your favorite Mickey & Friends characters.

Thomas and his friends are excitedly preparing for a grand celebration, but Cranky the Crane is not being a kind helper. Can the engines find a way to cheer him up? Cranky is unhappy because he will not be able to attend the party—maybe Thomas and his friends can bring the party to Cranky! This colorfully illustrated story teaches children ages 3 to 7 the importance of empathy and reminds them that it is always better to be kind than cranky.

Nancy discovers a new talent for repairing broken toys in the neighborhood. But can she keep her cool when her prized doll, Marabelle, needs help? Disney Junior Fancy Nancy: Operation Fix Marabelle is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated preschool series starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.

Thomas and his friends learn that the spooky things we see in the dark are not as scary as they seem. Gordon has a big nighttime job to do, but he doesn’t want to admit that he’s afraid of the dark. He sees all sorts of spooky shapes as he chugs down the tracks, and he’s too scared to finish his work! Can Thomas and his friends show Gordon that the mysterious things he sees at night are nothing to be afraid of? This colorful story book reminds children ages 4 to 6 that even if things may look spooky in the dark, they aren’t as frightening as they seem.

Thomas and his fire engine friends learn the importance of taking turns. It’s time for fire engines Flynn and Belle to practice their fire drills, but Flynn keeps jumping ahead and doing his drills before Belle gets a chance to do hers. If Flynn doesn’t let Belle practice, she won’t be able to prepare for emergencies! Can the engines learn to take turns? This vibrantly illustrated story features Thomas the Tank Engine and his fire engine friends and is perfectly suited for children ages 4 to 6.

The wonders of ancient China come alive in this Seek and See book, where readers are challenged to spot the differences from page to page. Full color.

When Dad makes a plan to fix the walkway in front of their house with new cement, Nancy knows just how to make the walkway parfait—which is French for perfect! Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy: Nancy Makes Her Mark is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated family comedy starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

It’s time for a tea party, but Nancy’s doll, Marabelle, is nowhere to be found! Nancy and Bree will have to be sleuths (which is a fancy way of saying people who solve mysteries!) to crack the case of the disappearing doll. Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy: The Case of the Disappearing Doll is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated family comedy starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

Based on the Disney Junior TV show and inspired by the classic picture book series, this brand-new storybook is perfect for the Fancy Nancy fan in your life. When Nancy auditions for the leading role in the mermaid ballet, she is disappointed to discover that not only was she not chosen, but her best friend will play the lead! Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated preschool series starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

Barbie joins a figure skating club and can''t wait for the upcoming performance. But Barbie can''t seem to do a spit spin without falling down! Barbie soon learns from Coach Mai that being a figure skater requires a lot of practice and dedication. Boys and girls ages 3-7 will love reading this story and discovering what it is like to be a figure skater.

Join Mickey and his friends as they go stargazing, have a slumber party, and take a cozy nap in this die-cut Disney classic! Come along with Mickey and his friends as they look for the perfect place to stargaze, have a slumber party in a giant sleeping fort, and learn that naptime is the best chore in these three fun-filled, original stories perfect for reading at bedtime. With beautiful illustrations on every page, this classic Disney storybook is sure to become an instant family favorite!

Everyone has feelings–including Pooh and all his Hundred-Acre Wood pals! With this interactive board book, young readers can match the appropriate face to the appropriate emotion by turning the built-in wheel.

Third-grader Jill is happy about getting glasses because they make many things easier for her to do.

Preschool boys and girls will learn lessons about growing up with Thomas and his engine friends in this all-new hardcover storybook collection! Train-loving boys and girls ages 2-5 will love to learn important lessons about growing up with Thomas the Tank Engine in this 96-page beautifully illustrated hardcover collection featuring four stories about feelings, being kind, respecting rules, and making friends. In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden train engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, the Reverend W Awdry, made up to accompany the wonderful toy were first published in 1945 and became the basis for the Railway Series, a collection of books about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends--and the rest is history. Thomas & Friends(TM) are now a big extended family of engines and others on the Island of Sodor. They appear not only in books but also in television shows and movies, and as a wide variety of beautifully made toys. The adventures of Thomas and his friends, which are always, ultimately, about friendship, have delighted generations of train-loving boys and girls for more than 70 years and will continue to do so for generations to come.

Thomas and his friends learn an important lesson: rules are made to keep them safe. As Thomas and James head out to work on a rainy day, Sir Topham Hatt reminds them about an important rule: go slowly in bad weather. James thinks he can ignore the rule and go fast, but he soon learns what can go wrong if he doesn’t follow the rule. This colorful story book reminds children ages 4 to 6 that rules are made to keep them safe.

Rat-a-tat-tat, you cool Disney cat! Studies have shown that music can help babies develop their memory and reasoning skills. This sturdy and interactive board book features a plastic rattle with five colorful rings that let children shake to their very own beat.

It''s a book, it''s a friend--it''s a Disney favorite friend book! Bring one home to play today.

Witzy and his friends plant a flower garden in the backyard.

Little Judy Hopps just lost her first tooth! The new "Little Judy" series pairs the go-getting Judy Hopps from Disney Zootopia with teaching important preschool themes such as kindness, sharing, and trying new things.