Ten Little Leprechauns
Count along with Ten Little Leprechauns and watch as they disappear!Ten little leprechauns in the bright sunshine, one chases a rainbow and then there are . . . nine! ?Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little leprechauns all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more leprechaun disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile leprechaun buttons to help children count how many little leprechauns are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in toys for a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Leprechauns.
A Perfect Day for Digging
In the spring when trees unfreeze and grass grows green and pansies say, "Please plant me!" Nell and her dog, Rusty, can't wait to dig in dirt just right for digging. But Norman, their neighbor, says "Ewww!" to digging and dirt.Until Nell and Rusty begin to dig up unexpected treasures: a pretty striped marble, the mini stegosaurus that Nell lost last summer, and most intriguing of all--part of a tiny china doll. Who played with it? Is there more? Norman wonders.Now, even Norman can't resist. He rolls up his sleeves, picks up the extra trowel, and starts to dig in his own careful way--in the process discovering all the simple joys of digging, dirt, and the fun of trying something new. Words and pictures brimming with humor and exuberance capture one of the true rites of spring: Hooray for dirty digging!
The Twelve Days of Christmas
"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is sung in churches, houses, and concert halls throughout the Christmas season. It would be hard to imagine a Christmas celebration without it. From the partridge in the pear tree to the five golden rings to the twelve drummers drumming, carolers enjoy taking turns singing different verses.Gennady Spirin's sumptuous paintings bring new life and spectacular beauty to this classic song, making it a gift to be treasured at Christmastime. An Illustrator's Note is included which addresses the song's origin and history.
Mountain Upside Down
A funny and heartfelt LGBTQIA+ middle grade novel set against the backdrop of family drama and a library funding campaign in a small town. Alex Eager lives in Faillin, OR with her grandmother, a retired librarian. Life should be great for Alex, since she finally worked up the courage to ask her best friend PJ if they could be more than friends and she said yes. But their new relationship will have to be long distance, because PJ is moving. On top of that, Alex is worried that something is wrong with her increasingly forgetful grandmother. And to make matters worse, Faillin is holding a referendum on library funding, and things aren't looking good. Will anything good for Alex ever last? Mountain Upside Down is a beautifully crafted story of a thirteen-year-old girl finding her place in her family and her community. It's a queer-positive story that doesn't center coming out. It's a story of a library's role in a community that doesn't feature book banning. And it's a story of long-held family secrets and resentment that focuses not on final resolution but learning how to communicate again.
It's All or Nothing, Vale
A poignant novel in verse in which, after a life-changing accident, one girl finds her way back to her life's passion. From the Newbery Honor-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All. All these months of staring at the wall?All these months of feeling weak?It's ending--I'm going back to fencing.And then it'll belike nothing ever happened. No one knows hard work and dedication like Valentina Camacho. And Vale's thing is fencing. She's the top athlete at her fencing gym. Or she was . . . until the accident. After months away, Vale is finally cleared to fence again, but it's much harder than before. Her body doesn't move the way it used to, and worst of all is the new number one: Myrka. When she sweeps Vale aside with her perfect form and easy smile, Vale just can't accept that. But the harder Vale fights to catch up, the more she realizes her injury isn't the only thing holding her back. If she can't leave her accident in the past, then what does she have to look forward to? In this moving novel from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All, one girl finds her way back to her life's passion and discovers that the sum of a person's achievements doesn't amount to the whole of them.
The Gift of Eid
A retelling of the Gift of the Magi, set against the backdrop of the Umayyad Masjid of Damascus, in this picture book from a National Book Award Winner. With Baba gone, Yasmine doesn't have enough money to buy Mama's Eid gift and can't think of anything she wants for herself when Mama asks. While Mama's haggling with the baker, she gets an idea. And after exchanging gifts with her mom in the Masjid, Yasmine realizes that true Eid joy comes from being together. Set in the famous Souq al-Hamidiyeh and the Umayyad Masjid of Damascus, this heartfelt story offers a Muslim background to one of the best-loved stories of all time.
Quiet Is Strength
A comforting ode to the gentle potency of quiet, this lyrical picture book will captivate introverts and nature lovers alike. Quiet is strength. It's as strong as a monarch in migration. As important as a whisper and a promise. As deep as a listener, still . . . and sincere. This evocative text combines with warmly glowing images of people enjoying a day at the park, spending peaceful moments together and alone, experiencing the nourishment of quiet. It's a reminder that you don't have to be loud to make a positive impact on others, and that when you are still, you're more able to experience the magnificence of the world around you. Quiet is powerful like you.
Queenie in Seven Moves
Amid the uncertainty of not having a permanent home, twelve-year-old Queenie finds unforeseen friendship--and unexpected confidence--in this warm, sensitive story addressing loss and belonging. To Queenie, home is Peachy, the little peach-walled house she's lived in forever, all art deco and flaky paint. Always a provider of solace. But when she and her mom have to move out, suddenly one temporary move follows another, from a retirement village to a flood-prone old camper van to a shared home, sometimes with just her father's guitar under her arm and some budding lyrics in her head. Along the way, the change-resistant Queenie discovers that home isn't a place at all--it's making new friends and reconnecting with old ones, letting yourself be uncomfortable, and finding the courage to share your song with the world. With insight, honesty, and gentle humor, Zanni Louise's timely novel touches on the experience of housing insecurity as it introduces a relatable protagonist who readers will want to follow wherever she goes.
Bad Badger
For fans of Odder and Skunk and Badger comes a heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a gull and a badger. Septimus is not good at being a badger. He adores the sunset. He dreams of going to Venice. And he lives alone in a charming cottage by the sea. He's not unhappy with his tidy, solitary life, but there are times when being so bad at badgerdom makes him wonder if he's even a badger at all. When a gull of very few words lands on the windowsill, Septimus leaps at the possibility of friendship. However, his new confidant soon goes missing and Septimus is bereft. Determined to find his best--and only--friend, he ventures into new territory and encounters a cast of surprising characters. Can Septimus be as brave and bighearted as he'll need to be to find Gully? Or is he really a bad badger after all? Bad Badger is a young middle-grade novel about badgers, gulls, and learning that staying true to yourself means knowing who you are to begin with.
I Won't Feel This Way Forever
★ "Explores adolescence, grief, and intergenerational relationships. Spencer draws readers into Mia's world and family life...Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers will enjoy reading about Mia's life and are likely to come away wanting more." -- Quill & Quire, starred review It's the summer of 1989, and Mia is on her own--adjusting to life without her ex-best friend, Lara. Summer vacation starts off well enough as Mia binges MuchMusic and learns how to jar fish with her aunty and uncle. Then her grandma starts feeling unwell. At first, Mia isn't too worried, but when a call comes in from the clinic to say her grandmother has to go to the hospital in Vancouver, everyone realizes this is serious. Mia and her mom and aunties head to the city to be by her grandmother's side. Mia mostly ping-pongs from the hospital to the motel, but she also gets to see some of the city and eat (too much) takeout. She even joins a basketball camp at the Friendship Centre, where she meets a teen coach who inspires her to get back into the game she loves and delve deeper into what it means to be Indigenous. As time passes, Mia's grandmother's health doesn't improve, and she has to face the fact that her beloved grandma might not get better. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Praise for Kim Spencer's Weird Rules to Follow ★"Readers will be left with a rich image of Mia's world and the family and people that surround her as well as a strong sense of how culture and class impact people's experiences. A touching exploration of identity and culture."--Kirkus Reviews
Bad Badger
For fans of Odder and Skunk and Badger comes a heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a gull and a badger. Septimus is not good at being a badger. He adores the sunset. He dreams of going to Venice. And he lives alone in a charming cottage by the sea. He's not unhappy with his tidy, solitary life, but there are times when being so bad at badgerdom makes him wonder if he's even a badger at all. When a gull of very few words lands on the windowsill, Septimus leaps at the possibility of friendship. However, his new confidant soon goes missing and Septimus is bereft. Determined to find his best--and only--friend, he ventures into new territory and encounters a cast of surprising characters. Can Septimus be as brave and bighearted as he'll need to be to find Gully? Or is he really a bad badger after all? Bad Badger is a young middle-grade novel about badgers, gulls, and learning that staying true to yourself means knowing who you are to begin with.
Nevin Knows
Nevin and his grandpa are heading to the park on a spring day, and Grandpa checks with Nevin about what shoes to wear. Should he wear boots? NO! Sandals? NO! Slippers? NO! Running shoes? YES! YES! YES! Throughout the book, Grandpa lets Nevin choose which direction to walk in, what to play on at the park and, finally, what flowers to bring home for Nana. Nevin has fun getting to choose for himself, and he shows Grandpa that he might be little, but he knows a lot. Praise for Mireille Messier: ★ "From tiny discoveries to one big treasure, the natural world delights at every turn...A gentle exploration, using a child's words and told at a child's pace, of a marvelous world." --Kirkus Reviews for Treasure "A wonderful way of rediscovering ancient, life-giving treasures." --David Suzuki for Treasure ★"Scenes unfold with cinematic flair...Bonheur's tenacity and determination will resonate with children, whether or not they're familiar with her art."--Quill & Quire, starred review for No Horses in the House! "Readers will revel in the lifelike animal paintings...The artwork here sprawls beautifully across spreads, showing...a tiny but confident Rosa surrounded by naysayers as well as her beloved animals, potential creations swirling around the scenes as they pour from her mind." --Booklist for No Horses in the House!
All Shall Mourn
From the author of New York Times bestseller None Shall Sleep and a Kirkus 2023 Best YA Book of the Year sequel Some Shall Break - the electrifying third and final instalment in the None Shall Sleep Sequence.Simon Gutmunsson is on the loose...Since the disastrous events of the College Killer case, the FBI is coming to terms with the fact that while catching one sociopath, they've released another. Chillingly manipulative, frighteningly intelligent, and wholly insane, Simon Gutmunsson is the worst of the worst. Now he's free, and on the run with his twin sister, Kristin, and nobody in the FBI is smart enough to keep up...Travis Bell's last investigation for FBI Behavioral Science nearly killed him. Supported by family and his partner Emma Lewis, now Travis just needs to get back on his feet. But Emma has been recruited to help the FBI hunt the ultimate sociopath, Simon Gutmunsson, and there's no way Travis is letting her go into this battle alone...Emma Lewis has gained some perspective on life, and as her emotional walls come down, she realizes that only by working as a perfect team will she and Travis have any chance of beating the Gutmunsson twins at their own terrifying game. So in a journey that will take them from Moroccan souks to Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations, the stage is set for Simon and Kristin and Emma and Travis to meet up in an epic final showdown..."Ellie Marney brings the serial killer thriller to YA with riveting suspense and sizzling style. Don't read this book in the dark!"―C.S. Pacat, USA Today bestselling author of Fence and Dark Rise"Marney has created a thrilling cat-and-mouse story in this taut, Silence of the Lambs-like thriller."―Publishers Weekly"A razor-sharp sequel exceeding the previous instalment's high expectations."―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Spider Hair
Sometimes the best hair is the love that wraps around you.What would you do if your hair just wasn't growing fast enough? Well, obviously, you'd ask your pets to help... wouldn't you?Follow Bear's hair-raising adventure as he asks his furry household inhabitants, "Will you be my hair?" Can any of them help, or will the most unlikely heroes of the house step up to the challenge?This heartwarming tale celebrates creativity, problem solving, family bonds and the magic of a mother's love as Bear realises that the best hair was right there all along....Oh, did I forget to mention the spiders?
Lumi and the Castaway
✨ By Best-Selling & Award-Winning Author L.S. Franco ✨When a frightened hedgehog named Thistle washes ashore in the Arctic, chaos erupts. Thistle yells, breaks things, and keeps everyone at a distance, too scared and lost to trust anyone. As much as he shouts and stomps to keep others away, Lumi and his friends patiently find ways to show him they care, respecting his time and feelings every step of the way.A gentle story about fear, belonging, and the power of kindness, patience, and persistence.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Meet Lumi - a penguin with a Special Spark! ����Lumi was created to help neurodivergent children feel seen, valued, and understood - while gently encouraging awareness and acceptance in the world around them.More than just a story, Lumi is a movement - one that shows kids (and grown-ups) that our differences are not just okay... they're something to celebrate. ��This heartwarming tale follows Lumi, a penguin who doesn't quite fit in like the others - and that's exactly what makes him special. As young readers journey alongside him, they're invited to embrace neurodivergence with love, patience, and understanding. ��Thoughtfully crafted for all children, Lumi's pages are filled with vibrant yet calming illustrations - avoiding overstimulation and creating a sensory-friendly experience for those who need it most. The storytelling is simple, engaging, and comforting - a safe space to explore themes of belonging, perseverance, and kindness.Whether shared in classrooms, libraries, or cozy reading nooks, Lumi isn't just a book series - it's a step toward a more inclusive, compassionate world. ��________________________________________________________________________________________________________________�� Learn more at www.LumiHops.com
Fox and Hen
In this Little Blossom story, Fox wants to play a trick on his friend Hen. What does he choose to do in the end? Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding consonant digraphs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Adell's Dance Class
In this Little Blossom story, Adell is faced with learning a new dance step. But it's hard! What will she do? Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding syllables that start with a schwa sound. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story. The Little Blossom Stories decodable series uses compelling fiction with an authentic narrative arc to build key reading skills. Each book includes sequenced sound/spelling patterns, a repetition of sight words, and comprehensive word lists to support teaching. Vibrant original illustrations bring characters to life and enrich children's earliest reading experiences.
Pippo's Perfectly Peculiar Days
Unexpected--and decidedly peculiar--events interrupt Pippo's familiar routine in this thrilling and reassuring story about finding the inner resources to weather uncertainty and meet unanticipated challenges in topsy-turvy times. Tick-tick, gurgle-glug, clickety-clack. Pippo treasures the regular noises of his cozy lifestyle. Until one morning--splosh-splash, drizzle-drip, clink, clank, CREAK!--strange new sounds disrupt his comfortable, well-ordered life. Soon the unwilling Pippo is on an unpredictable journey that may alter the rhythm of his days forever!Pippo's enthralling adventure will delight young audiences. Readers contending with their own changes, big and small, will cheer as Pippo finds his own way to thrive in even the most peculiar of circumstances.
The Boy, the Troll, and the Chalk
A touching picture book about the power of art and imagination Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave."Leave me alone!" it yelled. So everybody did. But one child cannot turn his back on the troll at the edge of the playground. One day, he takes his chalk up to the mouth of the cave. He draws a flower with every petal colored in but one and leaves the chalk behind. The next day, the flower has been completed. Day by day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they each draw a portrait showing a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll. "But you're not a troll," says the boy. "You're a boy--just like me." Patience, kindness, and the power of art win out in the end: the two boys wordlessly draw together. Soon all the other children gather to join in with the game. Everyone forgets that there was a troll inside the cave. Because outside the cave, there is so much to draw. Award-winning artist David Litchfield's illustrations bring life and color to this gentle tale of hope and friendship by Anne Booth.
Tea Is Love
A lyrical ode to the warmth, comfort, and traditions of tea drinking, from award-winning author Adib Khorram and Caldecott Honor and the APALA winner Hanna Cha Tea is a plant. Tea is a ceremony. But most of all, tea is love. Whether it's part of an elaborate ceremony, or a quiet cup brewed for one, tea holds a special place in the hearts of millions. This poignant, lovely picture book celebrates the practice of tea-drinking across various cultures and countries, and meditates on the many meaning the ritual holds.
Spider Hair
Sometimes the best hair is the love that wraps around you.What would you do if your hair just wasn't growing fast enough? Well, obviously, you'd ask your pets to help... wouldn't you?Follow Bear's hair-raising adventure as he asks his furry household inhabitants, "Will you be my hair?" Can any of them help, or will the most unlikely heroes of the house step up to the challenge?This heartwarming tale celebrates creativity, problem solving, family bonds and the magic of a mother's love as Bear realises that the best hair was right there all along....Oh, did I forget to mention the spiders?
Brothers Are Not for Hitting (a Gentle Parenting Picture Book Series for Kids)
Hands are powerful, amazing tools for playing . . . but hands are not for hitting our friends and family! Wherever Laila goes, her adorable brother Reggie is always close behind. At school, church, even the bath! But on a trip to the zoo, when Laila feels too excited, impatient, overwhelmed, or reluctant to leave, her body tells her it's time to hit! How can Laila find better ways to express her emotions and be safe with her hands? Written by Preschool Therapist Ryan Allen, this funny, helpful book, will guide children to recognize the signs that they are about to hit, and teaches great techniques and positive alternatives to stay safe and have fun. There are many reasons why kids hit, from boredom to excitement, impatience to frustration, this is a common experience for many toddlers. But with a Gentle Parenting approach, there are equally many ways to identify, soothe, and change behaviors. Gentle Parenting SeriesCommon situations and descriptive illustrations guide kids to choose positive behaviors instead of harmful ones. All books in this useful series include helpful tips and an introduction to the basic principles of Gentle Parenting, all written by licensed Preschool Therapist, Ryan Allen.
