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The third book in the Be Thankful . . . series for kids; this time, providing a gorgeous exploration of plant life and showing how essential they are to sustaining life on Earth
Would animals be satisfied without plants? They would not!
Leaves for gorillas, Food for antelopes,
Grasses for zebras on African slopes.
Plankton for small krill, Greens for manatees
Plants provide food in big oceans and seas.
The third book in the successful Be Thankful . . . series, Plants uses lilting, rhyming couplets to explore the many ways that plants are essential to our lives and the existence of life on earth. But it doesn't stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of plants—and the environmental danger to plants posed by pollution and lack of respect for this precious resource. In this series, kids are encouraged to be kind, not only to one another but to the environment as well. Kids will view the many types of plants in our lives and will see them in a whole new light after going on a botanical eco-tour in this gorgeous poem about plants. This book is printed on responsibly sourced, 100% recycled FSC paper.

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Embark on an unforgettable journey with social media sensation Tubby Nugget in this delightful graphic novel!
Welcome to Nuggetville, a quaint town on Planet Nüg that the adorable and ever-optimistic Tubby Nugget calls home. Life there is sweet, filled with playful friends, delicious snacks, and endless creativity.
But when the time comes for Tubby to take part in the customary Dunking ceremony to become a golden nugget—and say goodbye to the life he's always known as a little nug—he realizes that he yearns for something different. Can his heart feel at home somewhere new? Join Tubby on a daring journey as he bravely defies tradition to stay true to himself.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Tubby Nugget or new to his adventures, this graphic novel promises to be a nugget of joy in your reading collection. Grab your favorite snack and get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure with Tubby Nugget!

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In this enchantingly whimsical tale from Italy's great children's author Gianni Rodari, a young onion named Cipollino sets out into the world to study scoundrels, and in so doing, he undoes the tyrannical Prince Lemon, while making a legion of friends along the way.

A 2026 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book!
One of 100 Scope Notes's Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children's Books of 2025!
One of New York Magazine / The Strategist's Best New Books for Kids Published in 2025!
A Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview selection!

Cipollino is young, brave, clever, and determined—exactly the kind of valiant hero that's bound to triumph in fairy tales.

In this colorful, episodic adventure story, in which nearly everyone is animal, vegetable, or fruit, Cipollino leaves home and sets off into the world to free his wrongfully imprisoned father. In the process, he faces off against scoundrels of all kinds with wit and humor, while winning both allies and friends.

What hangs in the balance is the freedom of an entire kingdom from the ridiculous rules of the all-powerful Prince Lemon and the dignity of each blueberry, string bean, and spider!

This is a charming, comic, highly readable work of fiction for readers 9 and up, which also has the distinction of being one of Hayao Miyazaki's�"50 Favorite Children's Books" of all time.

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A sinister cook, a cursed cake, and a casual dinner between neighbours that goes murderously wrong.

This collection of culinary mysteries ascends the jagged culinary heights you've hungered to explore but could never find on a map: a family business that depends on a curse, a remote mountain village with a taste for revenge, a particularly peckish ghost. As the characters swoon over every unforgettable mouthful and sometimes bite off more than they can chew, you'll find yourself asking: What would I be willing to pay for the meal of a lifetime?

Fourteen heart-stopping stories will chill, thrill and entertain. They range from thrillers and mysteries to ghost stories and are a great gift for crime fiction lovers.

If feasting on culinary noir leaves you hungry, extend your pleasure by preparing the dishes featured in the stories. Most recipes are vegetarian. All recipes are cyanide-free.

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Isn't a deep prayer life only for religious specialists?

In this introduction to the spiritual life, Gemma Simmonds shows that everyone can find prayer a rewarding experience. She explores the story and prayer tradition of Ignatius of Loyola, together with the contribution of the seventeenth-century Yorkshire woman, Mary Ward.

A guide for Lent and the rest of the year, The Way of Ignatius helps us to pray with the Scriptures in an imaginative way. To aid reflection and discussion, there are questions at the end of each chapter.

'In this wonderful book, Gemma Simmonds explores the method of prayer developed by St Ignatius in a way that makes this profound approach to prayer accessible . . . I highly recommend this book.'
Ian Mobsby, Anglican priest, writer, speaker and Prior, Wellspring
New Monastic Community, Peckham, London
'If you are looking for insightful and encouraging spiritual reading, you have found your book! . . . Gemma Simmonds invites us to be pilgrims in the company of Jesus, Ignatius and Mary Ward.'
Kevin O'Brien SJ, author, The Ignatian Adventure: Experiencing the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius in daily life

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That Hideous Strength: A Modern Fairy-Tale for Grown-Ups is a 1945 novel by C. S. Lewis, the final book in Lewis's theological science fiction Space Trilogy. The events of this novel follow those of Out of the Silent Planet and Perelandra and once again feature the philologist Elwin Ransom.

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An attack by bandits in the middle of the night leaves a young boy with no memory of who he is or where he is from. Nursed back to health by the devoted monks in a Benedictine abbey, he takes the name Alexander, or Xan for short. Aided by the kindly Brother Andrew, Xan commits himself to finding out who he really is.
Does he have a family? Are they still alive?
And who—or what—is the shadowy figure creeping around the abbey in the dead of night?
2021 Illumination Book Awards, Gold Medal: Juvenile/Young Adult Fiction
2020 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, Gold: YA Fiction - Horror/Mystery/Suspense
2021 International Book Awards, 1st Place: Religious Fiction
2021 Independent Publisher Book Awards, Bronze Medal: Religious Fiction
2021 Catholic Media Association Book Awards, 3rd Place: Escapism
2021 ACP Excellence in Publishing Awards, 3rd Place: Young Readers

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A Masterpiece of Satire on Hell's Latest Novelties and Heaven's Unanswerable Answer

C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the wordly-wise devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.

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Together in one special volume, selections from the best of beloved bestselling author C. S. Lewis's classic works for readers contemplating the "grand miracle" of Jesus's resurrection.

Preparing for Easter is a concise, handy companion for the faithful of all Christian traditions and the curious to help them deepen their knowledge and consideration of this holy season—a time of reflection as we consider Jesus's sacrifice and his joyous rise from the dead.

Carefully curated, each selection in Preparing for Easter draws on a major theme in Lewis's writings on the Christian life, as well as others that consider why we can have confident faith in what happened on the cross.

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New Seeds of Contemplation is one of Thomas Merton's most influential spiritual works, offering a profound meditation on the inner life, silence, and the search for authentic selfhood before God. Written in a reflective and poetic style, the book invites readers to move beyond superficial religiosity toward a deeper awareness of the divine presence at the center of their being. Merton challenges modern restlessness and distraction, proposing contemplation not as an escape from the world, but as a way of seeing reality more truthfully and compassionately. Across its pages, Merton explores themes of solitude, humility, freedom, and the false self, encouraging readers to let go of illusions built by fear, ambition, and social approval. Contemplation, he argues, is not reserved for monks alone but is an essential dimension of every human life. Through paradox, spiritual insight, and gentle provocation, he leads the reader toward an experience of interior silence where God speaks beyond words and concepts. This illustrated edition, published by Asimis Books, presents Merton's timeless reflections in an accessible and visually enriched format. Intended for distribution in Canada and other countries for a period of fifty years, it is designed for both longtime readers of Merton and those encountering his thought for the first time. New Seeds of Contemplation remains a classic guide for anyone seeking depth, stillness, and spiritual clarity in the modern world.

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