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An imaginative dog uses basic shapes to create a play universe. On board pages.

"Shows different things children can envision in their own little worlds as they investigate, build up their own characters, and figure out how to comprehend others." --

Now even the smallest hands can get in on all the hands-on fun of Hervé Tullet's bestselling Press Here. The longest-running picture book on the New York Times bestseller list, this interactive children's classic is now available as a sturdy, durable board book to share with a whole new generation of fans. --Publisher

"A true story of William Joyce's first book Billy's booger written when he was in fourth grade. Billy's wild imagination gets him into trouble at school, but a creative writing contest could be the perfect opportunity for him to shine." --

"Mr. Frog finds out that timing is everything when he keeps missing his chance to cross the street as the crosswalk sign changes from 'stop' to 'go.' Can he stop daydreaming about how he will jump, hop, or flip his way across the street, and how much fun he will have when he gets to the other side, before the sign says 'stop' again? Sometimes the journey is just as much fun as the destination!"--Provided by publisher.

"Come and meet the Wild Things, the fantastical creatures of the natural world--and your imagination! It's time to get outside and get creative with this spellbinding book packed full of magical outdoor activities. Learn how to track dragons, create fairy fashions, brew magic potions, build snow unicorns, discover trolls, and go on spooky nighttime adventures. It's time to unlock the magical power of nature!"--Back cover.

"You've gone on adventures with Cruz Coronado and his fellow recruits as they communicated with whales using the Universal Cetacean Communicator, camouflaged themselves using the Lumagine shadow badge, and deployed octopods to make speedy escapes. Now dive further into the near-future world of Explorer Academy by learning about the real-life scientific discoveries that inspired the gadgets. This cool book profiles real-life National Geographic explorers...

"You wake up in the fictional land of Astorya, where stories from our world come to life. You're a real human being (we assume), and in this fictional world, that makes you a superhero. Armed with your trusty pencil you have the power to create: what you write, draw, or scribble in the book becomes part of the story! Only you can rescue Prince S. from the evil Queen Rulette. Aided by the Couriers--a French stoat with dangerous dance moves, a giant...

"From chemistry and climatology to robotics and the arts, Jobs of the Future imagines professions that may one day be essential to preserving and improving life on Earth. Become a "plastics fisherman" and save the oceans from pollution! Or be a "cloud hunter" and help to slow global warming! Whatever their passion, children will discover a world of possibility in this colorful and inspiring guide to a wide range of futuristic careers"--