"'Srulik, there's no time. I want you to remember what I'm going to tell you. You have to stay alive. You have to! Get someone to teach you how to act like a Christian, how to cross yourself and pray. . . . The most important thing, Srulik, ' he said, talking fast, 'is to forget your name. Wipe it from your memory. . . . But even if you forget everything--even if you forget me and Mama--never forget that you're a Jew.'"
And so, at only eight years old, Srulik Frydman says goodbye to his father for the last time and becomes Jurek Staniak, an orphan on the run in the Polish countryside at the height of the Holocaust. With the danger of capture by German soldiers ever-present, Jurek must fight against starvation, the punishing Polish winters, and widespread anti-Semitism as he desperately searches for refuge. Told with the unflinching honesty and unique perspective of such a young child, Run, Boy, Run is the extraordinary account of one boy's struggle to stay alive in the face of almost insurmountable odds--a story all the more incredible because it is true.

Winter has arrived and everywhere you look people are embracing the season. At home there's baking, reading, and sleeping in, while on the farm the fields are fallow and quiet. Outside people are bundled up against the cold as they are skating, sledding, and running to catch a crowded bus. The town's buildings are alive with activity-piano lessons, a dentist appointment, shopping for presents, and visiting the museum. And if you look closer, you'll recognize the same characters on page after page, each with their own story. Wilfred the jogger has lost his keys, and Erica is shopping for a Christmas tree. Each minutely detailed scene is bursting with different people, such as a cheerful lady with an umbrella, and a young violinist, as well as animals and birds. In the tradition of Richard Scarry and Where's Waldo, this book encourages kids to return again and again to these charming spreads, following along with the characters and inventing their own stories. They'll recognize parts of their own world, while also learning about the endless ways we live, work, and play in the winter.

• Engaging colouring book for kindergarten

The Kumon Math Boosters series is designed to help children who either need to improve their basic math skills, or who are slightly ahead of the curve. They accomplish this by combining multiple years of curriculum in one book and following the famous step-by-step Kumon approach, which reduces anxiety and frustration. So whether your child needs a little extra review and reinforcement, or is ready to jump ahead to the next level, Kumon Math Boosters are the right choice.

Mad Libs is the world's greatest word game and a great gift for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about travel and adventure. No matter where life's journey takes you, don't forget to VERB your Mad Libs! With 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about cars, buses, taxis, hot air balloons, and more, Travel Far and Mad Libs is the perfect companion for any trip, long or short. Play alone, in a group, or with friends you meet along the way. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.

Get ready to put on scales, fins and a tail and dive underwater for a marvelous fantasy adventure. Children will have fun while learning to count the brilliantly colored fish swimming through the pages of Lois Ehlert's watery world. Look closely, and you'll find a friendly guide to accompany you on your journey - and help out with some simple addition along the way.

So take a deep breath, and plunge in. Happy counting!

Introduce your baby or toddler to things that go, including a fire truck, boat, train, plane, and more in this adorable lift-a-flap board book. Simple sentences reinforce future language structure while grasping and lifting the sturdy flaps helps develop fine motor skills. A perfect first book!

Welcome to the world little one! Come explore Things That Go Lift-a-Flap board book filled with surprises Perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to open and close the flaps. 6 chunky and sturdy flaps are extra strong so your little one can open and close again and again Surprise and delight baby with bright artwork and special treats under each flap Collect all the books in the Babies Love series. From colors and animals to first words and holidays, the Babies Love Chunky Lift-a-Flap series is a great introduction to reading with cheerful, contemporary, and whimsical illustrations and sturdy, easy-to-lift flaps

The cutting exercises in this workbook start with straight lines and then gradually move on to more difficult lines such as zigzags and curves. This incremental method helps children naturally acquire manual dexterity and improve concentration.

This super cool paperback beginning reader collection includes five of the grooviest stories from the Pete the Cat I Can Read series by New York Times bestselling artist James Dean: Pete the Cat: Play Ball , Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch, Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach, Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete, and Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School.

This set of Pete the Cat books is all My First I Can Read Books, which means they are perfect for shared reading with a child. Fans of Pete the Cat will delight in these hilarious I Can Read tales featuring the grooviest cat, Pete

Explore Peppa's favourite places in this super sticker scenes book. Join Peppa in this adventure-filled sticker scenes book featuring lots of her favourite places. Have fun at the beach with Kylie Kangaroo in Australia, put on the perfect show at the theatre and splash about in giant muddy puddles! With lots to see and do, this book is perfect for keeping Peppa fans busy. Includes over 100 stickers and 13 exciting locations from the world of Peppa! Want more Peppa? Also Available: Peppa Pig: Peppa's Big Day Out Sticker Scenes Book Peppa Pig: Emergency Heroes Sticker Book Peppa Pig: Peppa's Holiday Fun Sticker Book Peppa Pig: Day at the Zoo Sticker Book

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When Heather L. Montgomery sees a rattlesnake flattened on the side of the road, her first instinct is to pick it up and dissect it--she's always wanted to see how a snake's fangs retract when they close their mouths, and it's not exactly safe to poke around in a live reptile's mouth. A wildlife researcher with a special penchant for the animals that litter the roadways, Heather isn't satisfied with dissecting just one snake. Her fascination with roadkill sets her off on a journey from her own backyard and the roadways of the American South to scientists and kids in labs and homes across the globe. From biologists who use the corpses of Tasmanian devils to investigate cures for a contagious cancer, to a scientist who discovered a whole new species of bird from a single wing left behind, to a boy rebuilding animal bodies from the bones up, to a restaurant that serves up animal remnants, Heather discovers that death is just the beginning for these creatures.

This engaging narrative nonfiction is an eye-opening and irreverent look at the dead and dying animals that we pass by without a second thought--as well as a fascinating insight to the scientific research process.

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The Hugging Tree tells the story of a little tree growing all alone on a cliff, by a vast and mighty sea. Through thundering storms and the cold of winter, the tree holds fast. Sustained by the natural world and the kindness and compassion of one little boy, eventually the tree grows until it can hold and shelter others. The resilience of the Hugging Tree calls to mind the potential in all of us: to thrive, despite times of struggle and difficulty. To nurture the little spark of hope and resolve. To dream and to grow, just where we are. A Note to Parents and Caregivers by Elizabeth McCallum provides more information about resilience, and guidelines for building resilience in children.

The watery world of the coral reef is explored in this hide-and-seek adventure from best-selling duo Stella Blackstone and Clare Beaton. Follow an elusive seahorse as he swims through different underwater environments, meeting a colorful kaleidoscope of sea creatures - including sea anemones, crabs, starfish, eels and octopuses - along the way.

Containing five pages of educational information, including facts about the coral reef, sea creatures and the lifecycle of seahorses, while introducing children to underwater vocabulary, Secret Seahorse is an ideal present for children who are fascinated by the mysterious landscape that exists under the sea. The hide-and-seek theme featured throughout invites the reader to hunt the seahorse on every page, encouraging interaction with the text and illustrations to ensure this book will become a well-thumbed favorite.