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Lissie Linden And Her Mockingbird: For Little Boys And Little Girls is a children's book written by Mary Hughs and originally published in 1849. The story follows the adventures of Lissie, a young girl who befriends a mockingbird named Dickie. Together,...

""Lessons in Geography: For Little Learners"" is an educational book written by John Duncan Quackenbos and originally published in 1889. The book is designed to introduce young children to the basic concepts of geography in a fun and engaging way. It...

Generosity Or Sybella And Florence: For Little Boys And Little Girls (1850) is a children's book written by Mary Hughs. The book tells the story of two young girls, Sybella and Florence, who learn the value of generosity and kindness towards others. The...

Dotty Dolly's Tea Party is a children's book written by Marguerite L. Wheeler and originally published in 1914. The story follows Dotty Dolly, a young girl who decides to throw a tea party for her friends. As she prepares for the party, she encounters...

Waiting On Destiny: A Story For Girls is a novel written by Hattie Tyng Griswold in 1889. The story revolves around a young girl named Destiny, who is orphaned at a young age and is forced to live with her harsh and unloving aunt. Destiny dreams of a...

Parables Of Animals is a collection of short stories written by Mrs. Betham in 1870. The stories are based on animals and their behaviors, and are meant to teach moral lessons to children. Each story is told in a simple and engaging manner, making it...

Mary With Many Friends is a novel written by Georgina M. Moore in 1878. The story revolves around Mary, a young girl who is orphaned at a young age and is taken in by her aunt and uncle. Despite the challenges she faces, Mary is a kind and optimistic...

Marshall's Christmas Box: A Juvenile Annual (1831) is a book written by Thomas Crofton Croker. It is a collection of short stories and poems aimed at children, originally published in the early 19th century. The book is named after the publisher, John...

Marian And Her Cousins is a novel written by Frederick Scarlett Potter and published in 1877. The story revolves around Marian, a young girl who lives with her aunt and uncle in a small village in England. Marian is an orphan who has been taken in by her...

Mary's Holiday Task is a children's book written by Georgina M. Moore in 1879. The story follows a young girl named Mary who is given a task by her teacher to perform an act of kindness during her summer vacation. Mary sets out on a journey to find...

Mary and Anna: Or A Visit to the Country is a novel written by an anonymous author known only as ""A Lady"" and published in 1847. The story follows two young girls, Mary and Anna, who are sent to spend the summer in the countryside with their aunt and...

Martha and Cupid is a novel written by Julie Mathilde Lippmann and first published in 1914. The book tells the story of Martha, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is intelligent and ambitious, but her family and society...

Marjorie's Quest is a novel written by Jeanie Gould Lincoln and published in 1872. The story follows the life of Marjorie, a young girl who is determined to find her father, who disappeared when she was a baby. Marjorie's mother has died, leaving her in...

Marjorie's Busy Days is a children's book written by Carolyn Wells and first published in 1908. The story follows Marjorie, a young girl who is always busy with various activities and adventures. From playing with her dolls to helping her mother with...

Marjorie In The Sunny South is a novel written by Alice Turner Curtis, first published in 1912. The story follows Marjorie, a young girl who travels from her home in the north to spend the winter with her aunt and uncle in Florida. Marjorie is excited to...

Marion's Vacation is a novel written by Nina Rhoades and published in 1907. The book tells the story of Marion, a young woman who is tired of her mundane life in the city and decides to take a vacation in the countryside. She stays with a family she...

Marion Berkley: A Story For Girls is a novel written by Elizabeth Barker Comins and published in 1870. The book tells the story of Marion Berkley, a young girl who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the city and move to the countryside with her...

Maria's Two Vacations: Or Principle In Pleasure is a book written by the American Sunday School Union in 1856. The story follows Maria, a young girl who is given the opportunity to go on two different vacations. The first vacation is with her wealthy...

Margaret and Her Bridesmaids is a novel written by Julia Cecilia Collinson Stretton and published in 1864. The story follows Margaret, a young woman who is engaged to be married to her childhood friend, George. As the wedding approaches, Margaret is...

""Little Bessie, The Careless Girl, Or Squirrels, Nuts, And Watercresses"" is a children's book written by Josephine Franklin and published in 1864. The story follows the adventures of Bessie, a young girl who loves to play and explore in the outdoors...

Little Wintergreen is a novel written by Caroline Frances Little and originally published in 1896. The story follows the life of a young girl named Wintergreen, who is raised in a strict and conservative household in rural America. Despite her sheltered...

""Little Will"" is a novel by Helen Shipton, first published in 1882. The story follows the life of a young boy named Will, who grows up in a small village in England. Will is an orphan, and his only family is his grandmother, who struggles to provide...

Little Trix: Or Grandmamma�������s Lessons is a children's book published in 1873 by Edmonston and Douglas Publisher. The book follows the adventures of a young girl named Trix as she learns important life lessons from her grandmother. Each chapter...

Little Susy's Six Teachers is a children's book written by Elizabeth Prentiss and first published in 1856. The story follows the experiences of a young girl named Susy, who learns valuable life lessons from six different teachers. Each teacher represents...

Little Sunnyheart is a novel written by Annie E. Courtenay and first published in 1884. The story revolves around a young girl named Sunnyheart, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small English village. Despite...

Little Sally is a children's book written by Mina E. Goulding and published in 1883. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Sally, who lives in a small village with her family. Despite her young age, Sally is a curious and adventurous...

""Little Pollie: Or A Bunch Of Violets"" is a children's book written by Gertrude P. Dyer and published in 1885. The story follows Pollie, a young girl who lives in a small village with her family. One day, while on a walk, Pollie comes across a...

Little Miss Peggy is a charming children's book written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, also known as Mrs. Molesworth. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Peggy, who lives in a small English village with her parents and siblings. Peggy is a...

Little Lottie's Picture Gallery is a children's book published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Publisher in 1877. The story follows a young girl named Lottie who loves art and dreams of having her own picture gallery. Lottie spends her days collecting pictures...

Little Hazel: The King�������s Messenger is a children's book written by Matilda Horsburgh and originally published in 1876. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Hazel, who lives in a small village in medieval England. Hazel is chosen...

Two children make a perilous journey through the heart of modern and magical Africa to save their parents' farm in the Green Valley from drought and climate change.Kambili and the drought arrive in a whirlwind of dust into the lives of CHIPO, an...

At his school in Abu Dhabi, Sam gets the job of minding Rajiv, a new arrival who is seriously lacking in social skills. The task turns out to be more than he bargained for when Dev, the school bully, sets his sights on both Sam and Rajiv, with...

The Family Quest, the first book in the series!Meet Gilbert, a young giraffe on a quest to find his parents, along with his newfound friend, Ty. As they embark on an unforgettable journey across the country, encountering different animals along the way...

Lucky the Leprechaun on the Loose is the legendary St. Patrick's Day leprechaun. Each year, during the month of March up until the famous Irish holiday, Lucky comes to visit children at school and at home. But he isn't here just for a visit! Lucky wants...

A dragon on the run. A clever curse. And a Queen willing to sacrifice anyone for the power she craves.Alice didn't ask to come to Wonderland, and she certainly didn't ask to be tasked with breaking a curse.But thanks to a snarky cat on a mission, that's...

Little Manju just CAN'T stop dancing in place! Why? Her favorite holiday is CHRISTMAS and it's almost here!Christmas is a joyous holiday celebrated all around the world, and Kerala, a state on the Western coast of India, is no different.Come and...

Are you struggling to find books with black characters? Do you want a book that has a Black girl with natural hair as the main character? This is the book for you! This heartfelt book was inspired by my own little sister. She has taught me so much and...

Kai Venture is getting ready to go on his first flight. Kai's parents send him to the mysterious guest bedroom to get a suitcase when he stumbles upon something very special: an old suitcase that happens to be glowing. He does what any curious...

Blackersian portrays the coming together of two very different cultures from a child's perspective. It celebrates the diversity of the child's family and paints a clear picture of the customs and traditions within the Persian and Black cultures.

"Ndidi the Neglected Child" is book one of a series of folktales that seek to propagate a solid moral foundation for children. It is a story of a child who was neglected and hated by her stepmother. Her stepmother was later punished for her wickedness...

In this beautifully illustrated Alphabet Poem by author Lynne Fuqua and illustrator Robin Chilstrom, Aardy the Aardvark embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime alphabetical adventure! Join Aardy and 25 delightful animal friends for a Big Surprise...but that's...

OH HENRY SERIES - BOOK 1Henry is an older dog who doesn't believe he will ever find his forever home. Natalie, Zack and Gavin, along with their parents, arrive at the dog rescue in search of a new furry addition to their family. Seeing the sadness in...

With friends, family, and the community gathered for a cookout full of fun, food, and laughter, Campbell is most excited for story time. Ms. Sarah, a major part of the community, is going to share her story about that historical day, Juneteenth. Follow...

Mishka, a very mischievous puppy, moves to New York City where she doesn't know a single soul. Determined to get into some mischief she goes on an adventure in Central Park. Much to her joy, she also finds friends along the way.

This book is for all of the boys and girls with a love of sports who have ever dreamed the dream to be a professional athlete.  So You Want To Be A Hoop Star? follows Bella, a twelve-year-old girl who has always enjoyed playing basketball ever since...

One day a friend stops by to see Red and her family... will Red help the friend at a Christmas tree farm?Old Red has been spending her days performing chores on the family farm and being loved. Then one day a man stops by to ask for Red's help at his...