Gibbs Smith Kids
From Outdoorsy Adventure Guides to Cozy Mysteries
The Mysterious Affair at Styles
The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie’s first detective novel and the debut of Hercule Poirot. Set in England during World War I, it’s a classic, cozy whodunit filled with intriguing characters and clever clues. Monson’s child-friendly retelling captures the essence of the story while making it accessible and fun, with activities, games, and puzzles throughout to spark engagement and inspire young detectives.
The Mystery of the Blue Train
The Mystery of the Blue Train is one of Agatha Christie’s early Hercule Poirot novels, a classic cozy whodunit set aboard a train bound for the French Riviera. Filled with intriguing characters, missing jewels, and clever clues, the story is distilled in Monson’s child-friendly retelling. Activities, games, and puzzles throughout keep young readers engaged and may inspire a few budding detectives.
The Secret of the Old Clock
The Secret of the Old Clock is the first book in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, originally published in 1930. In this cozy whodunit, teenage sleuth Nancy Drew searches for a missing will hidden in an old clock to help rightful heirs receive their inheritance. Monson’s engaging retelling makes the classic story accessible and fun for children, with activities, games, and puzzles throughout to encourage participation and inspire budding detectives.
Ghostly Ghastly Tales
Each tale in this magical collection draws readers into a dark, contemporary world inspired by myths and legends from around the globe. From haunted battlefields and talking heads to ghosts and night-dwelling creatures, these stories explore spooky field trips, eerie omens, and cautionary tales. The collection features folklore-inspired stories from Nigeria, the Philippines, the Caribbean, Iceland, England, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Ancient Egypt, Germany, Mexico, and the American South.
Creepy Campfire Stories
Gather around the campfire for 20 spine-tingling tales that blend folklore, urban legend, and our darkest fears. Set in iconic outdoor locations like the Grand Canyon and Redwood National Park, these super-scary stories feature sinister museums, flesh-eating plants, mysterious lights in the sky, and monsters lurking in the snow. This chilling collection will haunt readers long after the campfire embers fade.
A Kid's Guide to Backyard Birds
A Kid’s Guide to Backyard Birds is filled with fascinating facts about the most common birds, including where they live, what they eat, and how they sound when they sing. How did the Brown-Headed Cowbird get its name? Which bird can fly up to 40 miles per hour? Packed with over 80 full-color, gorgeous illustrations, this portable field guide will have burgeoning bird lovers excited about exploring the amazing world just outside their door.
A Kid's Guide to Backyard Bugs
A Kid’s Guide to Backyard Bugs is filled with fascinating facts about the United States’ most common insects, including where they live, what they eat, and how they move. Which insect can live without food for up to a whole year? Which insect grows up to almost 2 feet in length? Packed with over 80 full-color, gorgeous illustrations, this portable field guide will have burgeoning bug lovers excited about exploring the amazing world just outside their door.
A Kid's Guides to Backyard Animals
Learn all about the amazing animals right outside your door in A Kid’s Guide to Backyard Animals—a handy, easy-to-carry guidebook for explorers ages 6 to 8 that shows you how to identify 40 animals that are commonly found in the United States. The book covers five animal types: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
Some Cats
Silly or serious, awake or at rest, to those who love them, all cats are the best. The cats in this bright, playful board book come in all shapes, colors, and sizes—but they don’t let their differences keep them from having fun together. Every page turn reveals a new layer to Lydia Nichol’s adorable depiction of a home full of cats—some elegant, some goofy, but each adorable in their own way.
Some Dogs
The dogs in this bright, playful board book come in all shapes, colors, and sizes—but they don’t let their differences keep them from having fun together. Every page turn reveals a new layer to Lydia Nichol’s adorable depiction of a busy dog park. A gentle introduction to diversity and acceptance, this rhyming story helps young children recognize that differences are often only skin deep.
Some Bunnies
No matter where they live or what they look like, to those who love them, all bunnies are just right. The bunnies in this bright, playful board book come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, and while each is special in their own way, they all have things in common like cute wiggly noses and feet that hippity hop. Every page turn reveals a new layer to Lydia Nichol’s adorable depiction of bunnies in their various homes of fields, barns, and houses.
Some Ponies
The ponies in this bright, engaging board book come in many colors, enjoy playing in various ways, and even eat different foods. But for the many things that set them apart, what makes ponies all the same in the end is how happy they are to be your best friend. Every page turn reveals a new layer to Lydia Nichol’s adorable depiction of ponies frolicking in the field, munching on grass, and prancing in the pasture.
Grow Your Own Way
Every page turn of this chunky board book reveals a new layer of Helen Dardik’s bright, graphic depiction of a garden in bloom. A gentle introduction to diversity and acceptance, this rhyming story reminds readers that every kind of flower needs its own mix of sunshine, water, and soil to blossom…and that each flower’s unique beauty is an extraordinary delight.
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