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Lillian and her little brother Noah are moving for the first time into a bigger home. There is so much to do and so many family and friends helping her mom and dad. It's exciting and fun: discovering money and lost socks, watching a moving truck,...

At mealtime, children often get restless and aren't able to stay seated. Who's Going to Eat That Bite? makes mealtime fun again and helps keep kids engaged bite after bite. The author, Jim Jamison, invented this game of finding things in the room that...

Time is something that we are all given in our lifetime - it's a universal treasure, not to be taken for granted. This beautiful and timeless children's story, told from an adult's perspective of those fleeting moments we value while our children are...

My Mummy After Our Baby: A Journey Of Hope and Healing is a beautifully written and illustrated story, about the reality of post-natal depression setting in after the birth of their perfect little baby.It is a gentle, soft, perfectly put together story,...

Nat and Jake sure want their cakeOne thing's for sure, make no mistakeIt's a cake that they wantAnd a cake they will eatBut Nana knows best How to make this cake . . .A very special treat!

"Come with me," the creek seemed to beckon. "Follow me." Ashley grew up near these woods, but had never before seen this creek. And she had no idea it was going to lead her to the adventure of her life. But how was she supposed to...

Come along on a worldly adventure with Juju and Dad!This beautifully illustrated book is fun and engaging with heartfelt characters. Children will learn about being open to new experiences and cultures, as well as appreciating and celebrating all the...

With his fine clothes and proud air, Sylvander Fox attracts admiring glances wherever he goes. But dreaming up new ways to dazzle the citizens of Foxville is busy work, and Sylvander realizes he's forgotten the one thing he cares about most: Family...

June is a California poppy happily living in Ms. Beansprout's garden with her poppy mother, father and brother. One day, June's father is unexpectedly replanted in the neighbor's garden and June has to learn that it is okay to cry and that feeling all of...

This is an exciting book about a brother and sister moving to a new place and finding a house that is not like any other. Matt and Lizzy find themselves in a home where they find adventure, ghosts, and more questions than answers. Here is a...

Charlie is a fluid 5th grader whom absolutely loves art! As the school talent show approaches, she navigates bullying, newfound friendship, and self-empowerment all while preparing for her best creation yet.

Sometimes the truth is a threat to the future. Sometimes the truth will set them free. Tru is anything but. A midyear transfer, he's the mysterious new 'hood guy who has quickly become the class clown and discovered all his teacher's peeves. And Nell,...

Wake Up Ponte Vedra is a childrens' book about Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In this book, the children explore beach activities from sunrise to sunset. This fun filled adventure about a day at Ponte Vedra Beach will be read time and time again.

Darla is a playful puppy who just wants a loving family. She unfortunately begins her life chained to a box. Her first family does not show her any love or attention. But, she soon finds the kindness and happiness she so deserves. Read how her second...

Jaxon's enthusiasm for the simplest things bubbles out of him, and ideas continually pop out of his very large brain. His delight in helping plant the garden with his family creates a magical learning opportunity, and he's well on his way to being as...

The world's first and best interactive mindfulness and yoga storybook has arrived!Ölyk is a curious pup who is having a hard time going to sleep tonight.Enjoy his journey finding his peace with his forest friends while you explore gentle yoga poses...

Kelly knew Little Milly Lake as Grandma Mill McInenly. The usually serious Mildred would occasionally surprise her granddaughter with tales of the fun and mischief that she and her five older sisters found growing up in the Maritimes in the early 1900s...

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this eighth book in the new My Weirdest School series, it's Grandparents Day at Ella Mentry School! Alexia's grandmother Mrs. Master makes weird inventions for a...

With a dash of Lemony Snicket, a dollop of the Addams Family, and a hearty dose of adventure, New York Times bestselling author Natalie Lloyd introduces a new series about seven strange and adventurous siblings who tackle problems together--even when...

This middle grade novel by bestselling author Nadia Hashimi tells the affecting story of an Afghan-American boy who believes his mother has been deported. For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Counting by 7s. Jason has just learned that his Afghan...

The first book in acclaimed author Jennifer Brown's thrilling suspense series, Shade Me is the story of a girl born with rare synesthesia who becomes unwittingly entangled in the mystery of an attack on a classmate and involved with a boy who may be a...

In the third book in the middle grade series that Newbery Honor-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia raved is "brimming with hilarity and sisterly hijinks," Marigold, Zinnia, and Lily Silver return to Cape Cod for a final, unforgettable summer.The Silver...

The Stranger Game is a dark, suspenseful, and twisty novel that is Gone Girl for teens. Perfect for fans of Lauren Oliver and E. Lockhart.When Nico Morris's older sister mysteriously disappears, her parents, family, and friends are devastated. But Nico...

From beloved and bestselling author Lauren Myracle comes the first book in an enchanting trilogy about three sisters, the magic of traditions, and the extraordinary power of hope. This heartwarming, timeless story is perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and...

From beloved Newbery Honor winner and three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner Rita Williams-Garcia comes a powerful and heartfelt novel about loss, family, and love that will appeal to fans of Jason Reynolds and Kwame Alexander. Clayton feels most...

The Coretta Scott King Award-winning Gone Crazy in Alabama by Newbery Honor and New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of the Gaither sisters as they travel from the streets of Brooklyn to the rural South for the summer of...

In this acclaimed novel from Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, two sisters from the Philippines, abandoned by their father and living in impoverished circumstances in Louisiana, fight to make their lives better.School Library Journal called The Land...

This children's book was inspired by Noah, a special boy born with down syndrome and other medical conditions. He is known to everyone as SUPERNOAH because he never lets his condition define him and he overcomes every challenge with love. He also...

It's been sixty-five years since ten-year-old pageant star Gretel Sylvester disappeared, but Cookie Marquez says this is gonna be the year she finally solves the mystery. She also claims there are ghosts in her grandma's radio and she got kicked out of...

Losing her father. Finally, back on her feet. Then, knocked down again. Or, knocked up? Madison Davis has big dreams. At 15, she's a straight-A student, the editor-in-chief of her high school newspaper, and she plans to go to Harvard to study journalism...

Kat (Katherine) and her adopted dog (Kit), short for Scaredy Cat - are just trying to mind their own business in their strange new town. Her Yoga Mom and new ridiculous stepfather move them here and she hates it. For fun, Kit and Kat take nose or scent...

The Roo Who Grew in My Heart is a story that explores surrogacy and associated concepts such as relationships, feelings, and emotions through the experiences of a kangaroo couple, Mr. and Mrs. Roo. Mrs. Roo was born without a pouch and is unable to have...

Good girl Ivy Beckett has her life mapped out in a neat checklist: Graduate high school, study law at a top university, secure a lucrative career. So far everything’s going to plan, so why does her future leave her feeling vaguely nauseous?When an...

A quick look into what the world of competitive fighting looks like to young eyes, and older ones! Everyone finds passion, so why not a passion in the combative arts? The hard work, the desire, and everything in between . . . is fighting and competing in...

Kaliah and Asara are excited about their first time ice skating! With their first lesson coming up, the girls can't wait, as they envision their first time with whimsical images of figure skaters like they've seen on TV. They soon realize skating is far...

Jaxson Bear goes to Black Belt is a great conversation sparker. Reading this book to your child will inspire valuable insights into your child's truth. This book deals with perseverance, determination and, most importantly, helping our children with the...

SHE LOVES ME . . . SHE LOVES ME NOT helps children cope with parental depression. The narrative emphasizes common questions children tend to ask along with recommendations for answering them fully and directly. Due to their wild imagination and...

Pango the Penguin is nervous in his first days of school and he decides to write a letter to Mum and Dad. He writes about the challenges he's faced, the things he's learned and the friends he's made. When he finishes the letter, he feels proud of what...

Fries, fries and more fries-Macky could never seem to get enough. He ate them and dreamed of them. His overly excessive appetite for french fries resulted in quite the scare for him when he became quite delectable to others. Read Macky (a.k.a. Mack) and...

Welcome to Imagine Spaghetti, a delightful children's book that celebrates the joy of creativity by exploring new ways to use spaghetti. Join Charlie, the imaginative young protagonist on a whimsical journey filled with fun, and of course lots of...

This is a story about a boy who has fun during play time with his father and his imagination takes a wild turn. It's a tale that shows a father and son of color but is a metaphor for everyone with a bond. The images have elements of fantasy and...

The Dog Who Chose Her Family by Daniel Gibson. Everyone has a story to tell. Enjoy Lucy's story as she finds her family and experiences many wonderful adventures. A story about a special Dog, friendship, family and adventure.

What if your best friend kept a secret from you? What if your mom refused to tell you who your father was? This coming-of-age story rides the ups and downs of Lucy's rollercoaster emotions resulting from too many secrets and too many rules. Lucy has just...

Sandy Huntington-Ackerman's life becomes increasingly complicated when his bungling, moneygrubbing uncles try to shanghai the family fortune by poisoning a birthday cake. Luckily, those conniving uncles prove yet again that they can't do anything...

This book is intended to serve as a voice for those who don't communicate with us in the conventional way. For those of us who communicate and interact in the conventional way, their world seems meaningless and lonely. The boy in this book invites us to...

Annie is very excited to grow her own food, but Annie doesn't realise what exactly a seed is or how plants grow. Annie soon learns that her special seeds won't grow, and with the help of her big brother, Annie is able to grow a garden.