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The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon’s not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It’s going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge.

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“Reading it is almost like reading Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States, but for two-year olds—full of pictures and rhymes and a little cat to find on every page that will delight the curious toddler and parents alike.”—Occupy Wall Street

A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for. 

The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, while the issues it brings up resonate with their parents’ values of community, equality, and justice. This engaging little book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future, and calls children to action while teaching them a love for books.

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Batman, Superman, and all the DC Super Friends fly high in this jumbo coloring and activity book. With over 200 pages to complete and more than 50 stickers, boys ages 3–7 will feel like part of the action with their favorite DC superheroes!

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When Lex Luthor uses a device to shrink them down to the size of ants, the Super Friends must use their superpowers to escape from animals now bigger than them, stop Lex from taking over Metropolis, and return to their normal sizes.

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Critically acclaimed pop-up engineer Matthew Reinhart celebrates the history, heroes, and villains of the DC Universe in this ultimate 3-D masterpiece! Bursting with over 25 impressive pop-ups, this deluxe format features a variety of unique novelty elements-including a light-up Bat-Signal, a cosmic Justice League of America battle scene, a twirling Lasso of Truth, and a transparent Invisible Jet! With vibrant illustrations, exciting facts, and an eye-catching design, this is an absolute must-have for DC Super Hero fans of all ages!

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The first book every comic book geek Dad will want to read to his child! And the first-ever touch-and-feel Batman book.

Each of 6 spreads in this irresistibly cool package features classic Batman art and a special interactive feature. Budding Batman fans can:

·        Lift-the-flap to uncover Batman’s alter-ego, Bruce Wayne

·        See a glow-in-the-dark Bat-Signal

·        Zoom the Batmobile with a pull-tab

·        Swing Batman through Gotham City on a Batrope

·        Press buttons on Batman’s computer

·        Look into a mirror to see Batman’s familiar little helper (complete with mask and Robin attire)

 

Six touchables make for endless entertainment for all ages!

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Dark Horse is pleased to offer fans another chance to own the three-book hardcover set The Sky I, II, and III, included in the new The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Slipcased Edition!

The Sky I, II, and III showcase Amano’s ethereal illustrations for the first ten Final Fantasy games! Each hardcover book in The Sky Slipcased Edition is 11 5/8″ high by 10 5/8″ wide, and printed on glossy stock. Volume 1 contains Amano’s work for Final Fantasy I-III. Volume 2 contains his contributions for Final Fantasy IV-VI, and volume 3 features his art for Final Fantasy VII-X.

The slipcase containing The Sky I, II, and III features the same wraparound exterior artwork as The Sky Boxed Set, with a double-hinged flap that folds around the open edge and is held flat to the back side with a hidden magnetic closure, making it easy both to remove the books and to display the set closed.

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The first book every comic book geek Dad will want to read to his child! And the first-ever touch-and-feel Superman book.

Each of 6 spreads in this irresistibly cool package features classic Superman art and a special interactive feature. Budding Superman fans can:

·        tap his rippling chest of steel

·        experience the magic of X-ray vision

·        pull the tab bringing Clark Kent into the phone booth as Superman flies out

·        touch his silky red cape

·        be dazzled by his sparkly Fortress of Solitude

·        and pet a furry Krypto

 

Tons of fun for children of all ages!

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Everybody’s favorite DC super heroes (along with some lesser known characters) teach kids colors, shapes, and more.

The Green Lantern is green, and Superman’s cape is red–and they along with other favorite DC super heroes such as Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash illustrate colors and shapes for budding fans. Dads will enjoy reading this cool, colorful board book as much as their little ones.

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Go into the night to save the day with Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko in this 8×8 storybook based on PJ Masks, the hit preschool series airing on Disney Junior!

It’s a Cat-astrophe! When Romeo kidnaps Amaya and Greg and steals their pajamas, it’s up to Catboy to save his friends! But can Catboy do it on his own, or will it take teamwork to save the day?

PJ Masks © Frog Box / Entertainment One UK Limited / Walt Disney EMEA Productions Limited 2014

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The seminal trade paperback graphic novel, BATMAN: DEATH OF THE FAMILY, is now paired with a rubber replica mask of facial flesh worn by the Joker, a must-have for any true fan of Scott Snyder’s groundbreaking work. This is the third in DC’s series of book and mask sets, following the very popular V FOR VENDETTA BOOK AND MASK SET and the BATMAN: THE COURT OF OWLS BOOK AND MASK SET.

After having his face sliced off one year ago, the Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City! But even for man who’s committed a lifetime of murder, he’s more dangerous than ever before. How can Batman protect his city and those he’s closest to? It all leads back to Arkham Asylum…

This new collectors set collects the critically acclaimed tale DEATH OF THE FAMILY from the superstar #1 New York Times best-selling team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo. BATMAN VOLUME 3 will have repercussions that will affect the Batman universe for years to come!

Collects BATMAN #13-17 and includes the Joker face replica mask in brand new packaging.

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Fourth-grader Sakura Kinomoto found a strange book in her father’s library — a book made by the wizard Clow to store dangerous spirits sealed within a set of magical cards. But when Sakura opened it up, there was nothing left inside but Kero-chan, the book’s cute little guardian beast, who informs Sakura that since the Clow cards seem to have escaped while he was asleep, it’s now her job to capture them!

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A beautiful keepsake collection of 10 bestselling DC Super Hero concept board books–the perfect gift for super heroes in training.

This value gift set includes 10 adorable board books featuring beloved DC super heroes including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Green Lantern, The Flash, and many more! Beautifully illustrated with classic art, each book teaches a different important early concept–from letters and numbers to colors and shapes to opposites and parts of the body. The books are also an ideal introduction to the world of DC super heroes with My First Book of Girl Power and My First Book of Superpowers. Packaged in a gorgeous slipcase (that will look fabulous in any nursery), this is a must-have little library for fans of all ages.

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Wonder Woman has been a star on television and, of course, in comic books. But this is her firstever jacketed hardcover picture book. Written in a simple, engaging manner perfect for a very young audience and illustrated with bright, bold artwork inspired by the original comic book art, Wonder Woman is the ideal introduction to this legendary super hero. Children will find out how the daughter of an Amazon queen grew up to become a protector of mankind, with a mission to teach peace and kindness to all.

Ralph Cosentino has already expertly brought Batman and Superman to life. Now, with Wonder Woman, he completes the trinity of classic DC Comics characters.

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A 2014 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book

A dog with a ball is one of the most relentlessly hopeful creatures on Earth. After his best little-girl pal leaves for school, this dog hits up yoga mom, baby, and even the angry cat for a quick throw. No luck. Forced to go solo, the dog begins a hilarious one-sided game of fetch until naptime’s wild, ball-centric dream sequence. The pictures speak a thousand words in this comic book-style ode to canine monomania. Ball? Ball.

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This fun and colorful board book teaches budding super heroes about friendship through beloved DC characters including Batman and Robin, Superman and Supergirl, Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and many other fan favorites.

Friends can learn from one another, keep each other company, and share their favorite gadgets. When the friends in question are DC’s amazing super heroes, they can even make the world a better, safer place. This latest addition to the DC Super Heroes board book series explores sidekicks and friendships using DC classic character art, and language simple enough for babies and toddlers.

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Graphic-novel darling Babymouse makes her picture-book debut in a Christmas story . . . all about cupcakes! (Typical.)
 
Thank goodness Babymouse ate all of the Christmas cookies her mom made for Santa. Now she can make him something he really wants—CUPCAKES! But wait . . . what’s that rumbling in the other room? OH NO! A DRAGON!!!!! Can Sir Babymouse defeat her fiery foe and save Christmas?! Or at least save a cupcake or two? Maybe not. . . .

Jennifer and Matthew Holm bring us Babymouse’s very first full-color adventure! With signature Babymouse humor, comic book–style panels, and oodles of pink-frosted cupcakes, new readers and devoted fans alike will find plenty to love.

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The Marvel Heroes of Reading line of early readers is designed to offer reluctant readers, specifically boys, books that they will want to read by featuring characters they love. The series is broken into three levels that invoke the rigorous training courses their favorite Marvel heroes must engage in to perfect their super powers.

Discover how an ordinary man named Scott Lang becomes the smallest hero with the biggest heart.

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The wait is over! Ever since the conclusion of Avatar: The Last Airbender, its millions of fans have been hungry for more – and it”s finally here! Think of it as Book (season) Four of Avatar! This series rejoins Aang and friends for exciting new adventures, beginning with a face-off against the Fire Nation that threatens to throw the world into another war, testing all of Aang’s powers and ingenuity! Written by National Book Award Nominee Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese), in close collaboration with series creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the story that Avatar lovers have been clamoring for, as well as a perfect jumping-on point for new fans!

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