"Manga and anime have risen from obscure art forms with cult followings to mainstream cultural forces. This book traces the development of manga and anime from their roots in medieval Japanese artwork to their record-shattering success on bestseller lists and in box office receipts. It also discusses their impact beyond the page and screen--in conventions, cosplay, toys, games, apparel, and accessories"-- Provided by publisher.

Explores the history, creation, and characteristics of anime, and highlights popular anime franchises. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Frosty the snowman: When Frosty comes to life, he must weather a storm of adventures and the plans of an evil magician before he can find safety and happiness at the North Pole. Frosty returns: When a power-hungry tycoon invents a product that will eliminate snow, Holly must convince the people of Beansboro to save the snow and her friend Frosty.

Utilizing classic stories interspersed with the Veggie Kids talking about their thoughts of what makes them happy in the context of friendship, faith, and family.

"From a young athlete trying to overcome a childhood phobia to a starving artist pursuing his skills, there is no pure dream that the Amazon Quartet won't try to corrupt! Fortunately, as the challenges grow, so do the Sailor Soldiers. Unfortunately, some challenges don't come from the Dead Moon Circus and while Rei tries to cope with sudden fame, Mako-chan and Minako struggle against each other over love!"--Container.

Set in late 18th-century America and seen through the eyes of two teenage apprentices, Sarah Phillips and James Hiller work in Benjamin Franklin's print shop and discover first-hand the great adventures of the American Revolution.

Feeling that the Christmas message is getting lost amid all the seasonal glitter, Charlie Brown has the blues. But when he takes Lucy's advice and tries desperately to organize a Christmas pageant, nothing seems to go his way. Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang as they discover for themselves the true meaning of Christmas.

Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa loves playing games, dressing up, visiting exciting places and making new friends. But her absolute favorite thing is jumping up and down in muddy puddles.

Dive into adventure with the favorite underwater explorers, the Octonauts! Join brave Captain Barnacles, daredevil ex-pirate, Kwazii and medic Peso Penguin, along with the other Octonauts as they explore the world's oceans, rescue the creatures who live there and protect their habitats above and below the waves!

In the hilarious retelling of the Bible story of David and Goliath, Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber teach kids that it makes no difference whether you're nine feet tall or two feet tall.