Handcraft the tiniest and cutest felt critters imaginable—from blushing bunnies and kitties to a teeny-weeny bear and a dainty dog. Whether you’re young or just young at heart, this book will satisfy your appetite for cuteness. A whopping 31 tiny hand-sewn felt projects range from pint-size koalas and elephants to miniature strawberries and ice cream cones. A glossary of stitches and a techniques chapter are included as guides, along with easy-to-follow patterns for each project. You’ll need only a handful of supplies (embroidery floss, felt, a few beads) to bring these adorable critters and accessories to life. The size of the projects makes them perfect for being made into earrings or brooches, too—the cutest new additions to your accessory collection. Patterns for 31 tiny animals and accessories all in one book make this an outstanding value A glossary, tips, and hand-sewing techniques make these projects friendly even for novice crafters Projects are tiny enough to be transformed into quirky and whimsical jewelry “Besides tiny elephants, there are clear and detailed instructions for creating winsome mice, a budgerigar puppet, tiny dogs, bunnies & kittens, plus designs for two different koalas and a platypus in a peekaboo bed . . . In addition to clear patterns and instructions, I found some excellent crafting advice in this book.” —We Bloom Here “Quick to make and super cute! There are lots of things in this book to love. I also feel that it would make a great gift for a crafty youngster (don’t forget to throw in some pieces of felt!).” —My Handmade Adventure

Offers a variety of simple maze puzzles featuring a group of mice at school.

Offers a variety of simple maze puzzles featuring a group of mice at a birthday party.

Underdogs, unite! Celebrated nonfiction author Melissa Stewart offers young readers a funny, informative look at some animal "underdogs" that have amazing means of survival. Pee-ew! Should the stinky, skunklike zorilla take a bath? And should the slowpoke Galápagos tortoise get a move on? Everyone knows "cool" animals like elephants and cheetahs, but you should meet these lesser-known creatures that have amazing, creative means of survival! Written with a lively, playful voice, this book introduces young readers to a variety of animal "underdogs" and explains how characteristics that might seem like weaknesses are critical for finding food and staying safe in an eat-or-be-eaten world. Along with her engaging animal facts, Stewart weaves in a gentle message of understanding and celebrating differences. Stephanie Laberis's bright, humorous, and scientifically accurate illustrations add to the fun.

Includes how-to information for knitting patterns: Action ; Angel ; Archie ; Billie ; Cheesecake ; Cheesecake bag ; Chill ; Core ; Crumpet ; Daisy ; Fletcher ; Flump ; Harry ; Hero ; Hide blanket ; Hide cushion ; Imp ; Jolly ; Lucky ; Maisie ; Mickey ; Mimi ; Muffin ; Munchie ; Mushroom ; Nixon ; Peaches ; Pumpkin ; Scamp ; Strawberry ; Strike ; Sport ; Sweet ; Squiffy ; and, Twinkle.

This precious story of an unlikely friendship between an unusually small puppy and a chubby old squirrel teaches children the values of perseverance and being true to yourself. Bright and beautiful illustrations of puppies living on a farm are sure to delight all children! All author proceeds will benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

A #1 New York Times bestseller “This little mouse may well inspire some big dreams.” —Kirkus Reviews “A larger-than-life adventure.” —Publishers Weekly A heartwarming picture book tale of the power of the small from #1 New York Times bestselling author, US Senator, and retired NASA astronaut commander Mark Kelly and renowned illustrator C.F. Payne. Astronaut Mark Kelly flew with “mice-tronauts” on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle Endeavour in 2001. Mousetronaut tells the story of a small mouse that wants nothing more than to travel to outer space. The little mouse works as hard as the bigger mice to show readiness for the mission . . . and is chosen for the flight! While in space, the astronauts are busy with their mission when disaster strikes—and only the smallest member of the crew can save the day. With lively illustrations by award-winning artist C. F. Payne, Mousetronaut is a charming tale of perseverance, courage, and the importance of the small!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What would you be if your finger bones grew so long that they reached your feet? You'd be a bat! What if you had no leg bones but kept your arm bones? You'd be a whale, a dolphin, or a porpoise! This entertaining picture book will keep readers guessing as they learn about how our skeletons are like—and unlike—those of other animals. "I've been longing for another kind of picture book: one that appeals to young children's wildest imagination in service of real evolutionary thinking....Bone by Bone, by veterinarian and professor Sara Levine, fills the niche to near perfection." —Slate "engaging and delightfully-illustrated book"—The Guardian

The story of three generations in twentieth-century China that blends the intimacy of memoir and the panoramic sweep of eyewitness history—a bestselling classic in thirty languages with more than ten million copies sold around the world, now with a new introduction from the author. An engrossing record of Mao’s impact on China, an unusual window on the female experience in the modern world, and an inspiring tale of courage and love, Jung Chang describes the extraordinary lives and experiences of her family members: her grandmother, a warlord’s concubine; her mother’s struggles as a young idealistic Communist; and her parents’ experience as members of the Communist elite and their ordeal during the Cultural Revolution. Chang was a Red Guard briefly at the age of fourteen, then worked as a peasant, a “barefoot doctor,” a steelworker, and an electrician. As the story of each generation unfolds, Chang captures in gripping, moving—and ultimately uplifting—detail the cycles of violent drama visited on her own family and millions of others caught in the whirlwind of history.

An FBI agent and a lawyer are falling in love—and making a federal case out of it in #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood’s hot romantic thriller. When Special Agent Grayson Kincaid first encounters Olivia MacKenzie, she makes quite an impression. The beautiful, tough young attorney has stumbled into the middle of an FBI sting operation and reduced it to chaos. Olivia has ticked off the wrong guy. He’s FBI. But Olivia is even more intimidating. She’s IRS. Olivia is on the trail of an elaborate Ponzi scheme for her own very personal reasons, and her investigation has enraged some ruthless people and endangered her life. She’s no stranger to tight situations, but she’s smart enough to know when to call for help, especially if that help is tall, dark, and handsome. Together, Grayson and Olivia make a great team to fight corruption, but they’re also fighting an intense attraction—the one battle they’re bound to lose.