On the Road

Are you ready for a new Ivy and Bean adventure? Available in stores now is the latest book in the series: Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter. Author Annie Barrows is touring across the country signing copies of all the Ivy and Bean books. If you live in the L.A., San Diego, Seattle, Boston or Twin Cities areas, come to one of these locations to get your books signed. As always, check out the latest Ivy and Bean news (and the new book, coming in Fall 2008) at the updated minisite.

Buy 2 Ivy and Bean Books and Get 1 FREE

Add the following three hardcover Ivy and Bean books to your cart and receive the third free! Use promo code IVYANDBEAN. Offer good through May 11th.
Ivy and Bean Book 1
Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go
Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil Record

Ahoy Matey!

Ride the rough seas with The Castaway Pirates in this fantastic pop-up pirate adventure. Five pirates try to avoid being eaten by a shark when their ship springs a leak. For a real visual treat, find out what happens in the maritime adventure with a reading of the book on YouTube. Come meet author and pop-up engineer Ray Marshall at one of these May events and get your own copy of this elaborately designed pop-up book signed—or click here to read an exclusive interview.

Pop Quiz

Enter the Cookie magazine World Almanac for Kids Brainiac Sweepstakes. Win a free computer and much, much more! Follow the links to download the official entry form and official rules. You can also play games and review sample cards on the World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Decks minisite.

Teachers! We have finally created a teachers' guide to the World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Decks grades K-3. Click here to download and print it out.

Stuff We Can't Get Enough Of

The cat sensation sweeping the nation (otherwise known as Stuff on My Cat) can now be enjoyed by all ages with our latest board book, Stuff on My Cat Presents: Cats A to Z. It's a great way to pair learning the alphabet with the cute critters that kids love. Of course, adults are still allowed to enjoy the Stuff on My Cat collection—click here to view and send some fun e-postcards to your friends!

For Mother's Day

Grandma Calls Me Beautiful features the special bond between grandmothers and their granddaughters. Grandma comes from Barbara Joosse, bestselling author of Mama, Do You Love Me?, and is illustrated by Barbara Lavallee. With Mother's Day right around the corner, this book is a wonderful way to celebrate the girls and women in your family. Learn about the author and find out how to create a lap library for your home here.

And for more Mother's Day book ideas and special Gift Pack offers, click here.

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