But Not the Hippopotamus

But Not the Hippopotamus
Author: Sandra Boynton
Publisher: Little Simon
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-08-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781442454088

A shy hippo makes a big impact in this anniversary edition of a Sandra Boynton classic. A hog and a frog cavort in the bog. But not the hippopotamus. A cat and two rats are trying on hats. But not the hippopotamus. The original But Not the Hippopotamus was an instant favorite among children and parents. Now this hilarious Boynton book is back in a Special 30th Anniversary Edition, complete with its silly rhymes and humorous, charming illustrations. In this simple, playful board book, a shy hippo watches as other animals engage in social activities. Finally, the other animals invite the hippo along and, after dithering a moment, she leaps into the fun...with hilarious results. The repetitive, enjoyable rhythm, cheerful mood, and well-crafted, simple rhymes will endear this story to toddlers everywhere. This anniversary edition has an enlarged trim size and metallic ink on the cover, making this Boynton classic even more special.

The Hiccupotamus

The Hiccupotamus
Author: Aaron Zenz
Publisher: Two Lions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9780761458838

A hippopotamus with severe hiccups causes chaos until other creatures finally find the right cure.

The Anime Encyclopedia

The Anime Encyclopedia
Author: Jonathan Clements
Publisher:
Total Pages: 906
Release: 2006
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN:

An encyclopedia of Japanese animation and comics made since 1917.

Animals

Animals
Author: Playbac
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0761169334

EyeLike Stickers are the freshest, most vibrant sticker books on the market with 400 high-quality photographic stickers in each book.

The Girl in the Zoo

The Girl in the Zoo
Author: Jennifer Lauer
Publisher: Kings of Kontent, Inc.
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2023-02-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Mirin thought she was the last human on Earth. Captured during the AI takeover, she’s being held caged in a zoo, and suspects her guard, Borgie, is becoming sentient. When they introduce a feral man they want her to mate with, she realizes she’s not alone. Now she could be in more danger than ever. When Mirin discovers secrets about the zoo and how she got there, she is determined to survive. Aided by a feline companion and an unlikely love, Mirin must face forced proximity, emotional scars, a deranged scientist, and robots gone awry. Will she finally escape the zoo?

The Watermelon Seed

The Watermelon Seed
Author: Greg Pizzoli
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2014-09-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 148471749X

Greg Pizzoli's beloved Geisel Award-winning gem playfully taps kids' classic question about what could happen if they swallow a seed. Crocodile loves watermelon, but what will happen when his greatest fear of swallowing a watermelon seed comes to pass? Will vines sprout out his ears? Will his skin turn pink? Only one thing is certain: his wild imagination will have kids laughing out loud and begging for another read. With perfect comic pacing, bold color and dynamic sense of design, three-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recipient Greg Pizzoli's picture book debut transforms this familiar childhood anxiety into a contemporary classic read-aloud perfect for fans of I Want My Hat Back. "[A]n expert debut." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Children will love this hilarious book. The story has broad appeal, making it a great first purchase." -- School Library Journal (starred review) Don't miss these other favorite books by Greg Pizzol: The Book HogGood Night OwlNumber One SamTempleton Gets His WishThis Story is For YouThe Twelve Days of Christmas

The Anime Encyclopedia, 3rd Revised Edition

The Anime Encyclopedia, 3rd Revised Edition
Author: Jonathan Clements
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
Total Pages: 2372
Release: 2015-02-09
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1611729092

"Impressive, exhaustive, labyrinthine, and obsessive—The Anime Encyclopedia is an astonishing piece of work."—Neil Gaiman Over one thousand new entries . . . over four thousand updates . . . over one million words. . . This third edition of the landmark reference work has six additional years of information on Japanese animation, its practitioners and products, plus incisive thematic entries on anime history and culture. With credits, links, cross-references, and content advisories for parents and libraries. Jonathan Clements has been an editor of Manga Max and a contributing editor of Newtype USA. Helen McCarthy was founding editor of Anime UK and editor of Manga Mania.

The Road

The Road
Author: Cormac McCarthy
Publisher: Vintage Books
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2007
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307386457

In a novel set in an indefinite, futuristic, post-apocalyptic world, a father and his young son make their way through the ruins of a devastated American landscape, struggling to survive and preserve the last remnants of their own humanity

Manga Touch

Manga Touch
Author: Jacqueline Pearce
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2007-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1554696666

Dana is excited about her school trip to Japan despite the fact that she is surrounded by the Melly Mob, "in-crowd" kids who make fun of her. Dana is certain she will be less of an outsider in Japan, home of manga and anime. But she soon discovers that it's just as difficult to fit in with a foreign culture as it is to fit in at school. And the only other manga fan that she meets refuses to talk to her. As Dana learns to meet people halfway and gains some friends in Japan, Melissa, leader of the Melly Mob, makes every effort to remind her that she's still an outsider. Also available in French.

Sunshine Sketch, Vol. 2

Sunshine Sketch, Vol. 2
Author: Ume Aoki
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2013-12-17
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0316375918

Daily life at the Hidamari Apartments goes on as the girls continue their art studies. Trips to the zoo, onsen excursions, and school projects fill their days as yuno, Miya, Sae, and Hiro's friendships deepen. Take another peek into the lives of these memorable art students in the second installment of Sunshine Sketch!