The Costco Connection - January 2014

Lindsay Bubitz, assistant buyer, books

books & more

Books may not be available in all locations or at Costco.com. All book jackets are subject to change. Books carried by Costco in no way re;ect the opinions of Costco’s management, buying staff or The Costco Connection.

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1 We’re stuck on stickers

With an endless array of reusable stickers young readers can re-create their favorite scenes. Includes the LEGO Friends Ultimate Sticker Collection, Angry Birds Star Wars II and more.

2 Ready, set, learn!

Little learners will have fun seeing how smart they are with Quiz It! Each set comes with four quiz books and an electronic “talking” answer pen that tells them if they answer each question correctly.

3 Soon-to-be classics

Big Golden Books are certain to be cherished as they retell the stories of some of the most beloved ;lms. Don’t miss the epic, icy tale of adventure and comedy with Disney’s latest feature, Frozen.

4 Step up to the head of the class

Compiled and tested by math experts, Math Made Easy is a home-study program, designed to help children practice the essential skills learned in school. Each set contains a workbook, parents’ book, ;ashcards, activity board and reward stickers.

5 Shape up for some Play-Doh fun

Each page in Play-Doh Hands-on Learning lets young artists learn and create. Read the story, then use the included Play-Doh to complete the scene right on the book’s pages. Easy-to-follow instructions show kids how to sculpt their own creations.

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DK Publishers | book plus | available mid-January | Item #760163

Workbooks and card decks | available mid-January | Item #662863, #636043

Life is busy, but there’s always time
for our favorite friends. This month Costco is
pleased to share the 5-Minute Story collections.
Each treasury features beloved stories and much-loved
characters like the Disney Princesses, Spider-Man and
even that mischievous monkey—Curious George. And
since each story in the collection can be read aloud in less
than five minutes, they are just right for bedtime, story time
or any time a little one just needs some attention.

DK Publishers

paperback | available mid-January | Item #748274

Random House

hardcover | available mid-January | Item #839650

Silver Dolphin

board book | available mid-January | item #806452

Disney Book Group | Houghton Mif;in Harcourt

hardcover | available mid-January | Item #839651

It’s fun to be smart!

Brain Quest is America’s number-one educational phenomenon—the curriculum-based question-and-answer game that makes learning fun. No matter what the grade, age or subject, Brain Quest decks and workbooks challenge kids on the stu; they need to know, when they need to know it. Brain Quest provides a means for positive interaction and bonding between parents and siblings. It allows kids to ;aunt their smarts, while giving them a leg up on their peers. And most important, it bridges the gap from last year’s curriculum to the next. Vetted by an award-winning teacher advisory panel, Brain Quest is the brand that says “IT’S FUN TO BE SMART!®”—and delivers.

Publications International

book plus | available mid-January | Item #806460

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BRAIN QUES T is a registered trademark of Workman Publishing Co. Inc and Groupe Play Bac, S. A. IT’S FUN TO BE SMART! is a registered trademark of Workman Publishing Co., Inc.