Your Light Shines Brightly
Through this tender and magical tale, a shining star holds a child whose every breath would whisper promises of a better, brighter world. Join us as we embark on an adventure through the Compassion Garden, where kindness blooms like flowers in the sun.We'll wander through the Forest of Forgiveness, where second chances grow like leaves on trees.We'll navigate the River of Courage, where bravery flows like water, and climb the Mountain of Generosity, where sharing and caring reach new heights.We'll soar through the Sky of Gratitude, where thankfulness twinkles like stars in the night sky.In each mystical space, we will explore the meaning of each gift and share examples that will help illustrate how they can be used in our daily actions.
Little Head, Little Nose
From little head to little toes, babies and their stuffed animal companions discover joy in all the things a little one's body can do in this sweet and bouncy board book with a padded cover. Little head Little nose Little kiss Cuddle close Every parent knows the awe of looking at their child...the button nose, chubby belly, and tiny hands. With this simple but engaging board book, both parent and child can delight in all the things a little body can do--from giggling to holding hands to snuggling close--with a beloved stuffed animal along for the ride.
Aurora I Love You a Bushel and a Peck
Aurora, I love you, a bushel and a peck! Cozy up and share how much you love Aurora with this personalized fill-in-the-blank story.Your little one is the sunshine of your life-- share it with this sweet story all about love! Heartwarming rhyming text and colorful illustrations of baby animals show how every day shared together is special. Because you love your Aurora, a bushel and a peck!Write in Aurora's name on every page, including a dedication page with a to/from note, making it a personalized story for the Aurora in your lifeColoring activity in the back of the book engages kids in farm animal funThe perfect gift for baby showers, new parents, Valentine's Day, Easter, holidays, birthdays, or any occasion!Aurora, you're my everything!I love you more each day.From dawn till dusk, you make me proudin every single way.
Many Things at Once
In this poignant picture book about family and belonging, the child of a Jewish mother and a South Asian father hears stories about her family history. Sometimes she doesn't feel Jewish enough or South Asian enough, but comes to realize you can feel--and be--many things at once. Based on the author's own family history, here is a moving story about a young girl from two different backgrounds. The girl's mother tells her stories about her mother, a Jewish seamstress in Brooklyn, New York. She lived in a tiny two-bedroom apartment and sewed wedding dresses shimmering in satin and lace. Her father tells stories of his mother, the girl's other grandmother, who liked to cook bubbling dal on a coal stove in Pakistan. They tell stories about how both sides came to America, and how, eventually, her parents met on a warm summer evening in Poughkeepsie. The girl sometimes feels as if she's the "only one like me." One day, when she spots a butterfly in her yard, she realizes it's okay to be different--no two butterflies are alike, after all. It's okay to feel alone sometimes, but also happy and proud. It's okay to feel-- and be-- many things at once.
Ellie Engle Saves Herself
Now in paperback! From award-winning YA author Leah Johnson comes her magical middle grade debut: a laugh-until-you-cry, cry-until-you-laugh story about an ordinary girl whose life is turned upside down by some extraordinary powers. Kirkus Best of 2023 Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books of 2023 Named a Best Book of 2023 by School Library Journal Shortlisted for the 2024 LGBTQ+ Middle Grade Lambda Literary Award The Bank Street Best Books of the Year List, 2024 (Star for Outstanding Merit) Selected for the ALA Booklist Rainbow List, 2024Ellie Engle doesn't stand out. Not at home, where she's alone with her pet fish since her dad moved away and her mom has to work around the clock . Not at the bakery, where she helps out old Mr. Walker on the weekends. And definitely not at school, where her best friend Abby--the coolest, boldest, most talented girl in the world--drags Ellie along on her never-ending quest to "make her mark." To someone else, a life in the shadows might seem boring, or lonely. But not to Ellie. As long as she has Abby by her side and a comic book in her hand, she's quite content. Too bad life didn't bother checking in with Ellie. Because when a freak earthquake hits her small town, Ellie wakes up with fantastical powers that allow her to bring anything back to life with just her touch. And when a video of her using her powers suddenly goes viral, Ellie's life goes somewhere she never imagined--or wanted: straight into the spotlight. Surviving middle school is hard enough. Surviving middle school when paparazzi are camped out on your front lawn and an international pop singer wants you to use your powers on live tv and you might be in love with your best friend but she doesn't know it? Absolutely impossible.
Jesus Blesses the Children - Arch Books
The most popular children's Bible story series in the world! Generations of Christian children have learned the Bible through the lively poems and colorful illustrations of Arch Books. Parents trust these colorful books to teach their children Bible stories from Genesis through Acts in a fun, memorable way.The Arch Books series of 100 titles is conveniently divided into 8 sections that include related stories for an organized journey through the Bible.
The Worry Tiger
A gorgeous picture book that weaves mindfulness actions into a magical story, helping young children to feel calm and relaxed. Comes with a set of easy calming activies anyone can enjoy.From the creators of The Fire Fox, Alexandra Page and Stef Murphy, shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize. It's show-and-tell tomorrow and Rory is anxious - he doesn't have anything special to share with the class. But everything changes when Rory meets his very own worry tiger, who helps him feel calm. "Try this," said the tiger. "See how quiet you can be. Tiptoe like a tiger and tell me what you see." Breathe deep to smell the jungle scents.Stretch to join the monkeys high up in the trees.Listen carefully to the creatures all around. This enchanting story is full of mindfulness actions that anyone can use to feel calm and beat anxiety. The Worry Tiger is a colourfully illustrated book with a gentle rhyme that's a joy to read aloud and will help children relax and share their thoughts and worries. Includes a set of fun and easy activities at the back of the book to encourage calm, happiness and creativity for young children.
All the Things We Found
Ruthie is finally getting used to the new normal: her parents' divorce, having a stepdad and (annoying) stepbrothers and trying not to think too much about before. When her mom starts feeling sick, Ruthie's relieved it's nothing serious...until her mom tells her she's pregnant again. Their family suffered a loss three years ago and it was devastating. How could her mom risk that again? At least Ruthie has her best friend and her dog to help comfort her, as well as her favorite book series that always cheers her up: The Unicorns of Faravelle Forest. When Ruthie unexpectedly meets Ally, an older woman in the park where she takes her dog to play, she learns Ally is grieving a loss too, and the two develop an unlikely friendship. Though the journey is never smooth, Ruthie eventually realizes there's comfort to be found in expressing your feelings and cherishing the memory of those you've loved. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Praise for Joanne Levy: ★ "A heartfelt and expertly written tale of loss, family, and friendship that will have readers blinking back their tears...Beautiful and sincere."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Sorry for Your Loss 
All the Blues in the Sky
Winner of the Newbery MedalA New York Times bestseller A USA Today bestseller A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Kids' Book of the Year A PEN America's Best Children's Books An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book A Horn Book Fanfare Selection Book A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book#1 New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medal winner Ren矇e Watson explores friendship, loss, and life with grief in this poignant novel in verse and vignettes. Sage's thirteenth birthday was supposed to be about movies and treats, staying up late with her best friend and watching the sunrise together. Instead, it was the day her best friend died. Without the person she had to hold her secrets and dream with, Sage is lost. In a counseling group with other girls who have lost someone close to them, she learns that not all losses are the same, and healing isn't predictable. There is sadness, loneliness, anxiety, guilt, pain, love. And even as Sage grieves, new, good things enter her life-and she just may find a way to know that she can feel it all. In accessible, engaging verse and prose, this is a story of a girl's journey to heal, grow, and forgive herself. To read it is to see how many shades there are in grief, and to know that someone understands.
We Are Cheesemakers
A young family is forced to leave the land they love in search of a new home. Poisoned soils and dried up rivers have made farming impossible. Holding onto memories of humble ingredients, Papa learns how to make a different kind of cheese and the long and slow process of waiting begins. As the seasons pass, the cheese matures and time for a stamp approaches. Will the cheese wheels make the mark? A stamp, is what the family is waiting for too. We Are Cheesemakers brings issues of food and climate justice to the forefront, moving little citizens of change to reimagine big, global ideas with care and compassion.
Une Maison Solide
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Searching for Mr. Johnson's Song
A touching story of the friendship between a young boy and his elderly neighbor, and how that boy helps jog the man's disappearing memory Caius spends summer mornings on his neighbor's porch, and although Mr. Johnson doesn't remember things as well as he used to, he can always sing the beginning of his favorite song, "Further Along." Caius understands how nourishing music can be, and so he decides to find the rest of Mr. Johnson's song. At the library he inspects shelves of hymnals and listens to recordings of protest tunes, but none of these is the one Mr. Johnson sings. How will he help his neighbor? Exuding warmth, this story displays kindness and neighborliness, and portrays dementia with gentle authenticity.
The Theodora Hendrix Collected Set
The Addams Family meets Nancy Drew in this delightfully spooky illustrated middle grade mystery series following a young human girl determined to protect her monster family from discovery--all three books now available together in one shrink-wrapped set! The first rule of the Monstrous League of Monsters is to keep monsters hidden from humans. But when zombie George and his cat companion Bandit find an abandoned human baby, they can't leave her to be eaten by hobgoblins. So they spirit her home where she quickly becomes part of the family. Fast-forward ten years, and young Theodora doesn't seem too scarred by her monstrous upbringing. Then a series of anonymous letters, cursed beetles, and shadowy creatures threaten to harm Theodora's beloved monster family. But Theodora and her best friend, Dexter, will do whatever it takes to make sure their secret remains safe. This monstrous shrink-wrapped set includes: Theodora Hendrix and the Monstrous League of Monsters Theodora Hendrix and the Curious Case of the Cursed Beetle Theodora Hendrix and the Snare of the Shadowmongers
Ladies
A new Dott Little adventure! She eavesdrops on these characters borrowed from her community. Sisters, aunties, mothers, godmothers, grannies, cousins, nieces, teachers, doctors, dentists, engineers, forklift drivers, vets, musicians, climbers, athletes, scientists, dancers, captains, crafters, surgeons, bakers, actors and entrepreneurs, all good friends having fun together. Read Dott's playful verse as she dreams of similar adventures with her own friends someday!
Hello, Anxiety
Destiny Davis carries more than just schoolbooks in her backpack. Her constant companion, Anxiety, makes everyday tasks feel impossibly hard. But when a big class project sends Destiny into a full-blown spiral, her dad steps in with a surprising solution - and a reminder that even the toughest challenges can be faced head on. This heartwarming story will help kids: Understand the brain science behind anxiety Experiment with helpful coping strategies Build self-confidence and resilience With relatable characters and practical advice, Hello, Anxiety empowers children to face their fears and say: I know this might be tough, AND... I know I can get through it. I can use my whole, wise brain. I've got this. I can do it!
The Frances Hodgson Burnett Collection
"The author of Little Lord Fauntleroy was the J.K. Rowling of her time." - The Economist."The Secret Garden is one of the most influential children's books ever written." ― The New York Times."In The Secret Garden, the orphan Mary's rightful inheritance is ultimately herself and the natural world, ... to live a full life of both the body and the imagination." - The Guardian."When new beautiful thoughts began to push out the old hideous ones, life began to come back to [Colin], his blood ran healthily through his veins, and strength poured into him like a flood." - The Secret Garden.''As long as one has a garden, one has a future, and as long as one has a future, one is alive.'' ― France Hodgson Burnett (in In the Garden.)"[Burnett was] an independent working mother struggling to make her fortune in a world that had not seen her kind before." - The Economist.This a collection of Frances Hodgson Burnett's most beloved children's books: The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy. The Secret Garden is one of the most influential children's books ever written (New York Times). It is also one of the most widely read and loved. Mary Lennox, a lonely orphan, discovers a hidden, neglected garden on her uncle's estate in Yorkshire. Through her care and nurturing of the garden, she transforms the garden, her own life, and the lives of those around her, bringing healing and joy. A Little Princess appeals to every imaginative girl. Young Sara Crewe is left at a boarding school in London while her wealthy father returns to India. Her father dies, and she becomes a poor orphan. However, she maintains her kindness and imagination, and her fortunes eventually change. It has been made into at least eight movies and as many musicals. Little Lord Fauntleroy was an immediate success. Soon after its publication it was performed on Broadway. It established Burnett's literary career and set her on the path to being one of the best-paid writers of her time. The character Cedric Errol (Lord Fauntleroy) captured the American imagination, and many young boys were dressed in "Fauntleroy suits" of black velvet with a lace collar. This remarkable trio of books shows children at their best and their worst, experiencing the magic of childhood, and provides encouragement and subtle life lessons whilst always entertaining.Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849 - 1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. Her life story is almost as remarkable and magical as those of her heroes. At nineteen she began writing to supplement her widowed mother's income. She drove herself to write to such an extent that later, she would refer to herself as "a pen-driving machine". With the publication of Little Lord Fauntleroy her fame spread across America, England and even into Europe. Burnett became one of the highest-paid writers of her time, with extravagant tastes in clothes and decorating. She was, according to her biographer Gretchen Gerzina, "the model of the 'new woman, ' self-supporting, independent and a shrewd businesswoman," all in addition to being the mother of two boys. She found inspiration for her novels in her experience writing to support her family, in her children, and in later years in the restorative power of her garden. She is now remembered for these three children's novels: The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy.
The Frances Hodgson Burnett Collection
"The author of Little Lord Fauntleroy was the J.K. Rowling of her time." - The Economist."The Secret Garden is one of the most influential children's books ever written." ― The New York Times."In The Secret Garden, the orphan Mary's rightful inheritance is ultimately herself and the natural world, ... to live a full life of both the body and the imagination." - The Guardian."When new beautiful thoughts began to push out the old hideous ones, life began to come back to [Colin], his blood ran healthily through his veins, and strength poured into him like a flood." - The Secret Garden.''As long as one has a garden, one has a future, and as long as one has a future, one is alive.'' ― France Hodgson Burnett (in In the Garden.)"[Burnett was] an independent working mother struggling to make her fortune in a world that had not seen her kind before." - The Economist.This a collection of Frances Hodgson Burnett's most beloved children's books: The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy. The Secret Garden is one of the most influential children's books ever written (New York Times). It is also one of the most widely read and loved. Mary Lennox, a lonely orphan, discovers a hidden, neglected garden on her uncle's estate in Yorkshire. Through her care and nurturing of the garden, she transforms the garden, her own life, and the lives of those around her, bringing healing and joy. A Little Princess appeals to every imaginative girl. Young Sara Crewe is left at a boarding school in London while her wealthy father returns to India. Her father dies, and she becomes a poor orphan. However, she maintains her kindness and imagination, and her fortunes eventually change. It has been made into at least eight movies and as many musicals. Little Lord Fauntleroy was an immediate success. Soon after its publication it was performed on Broadway. It established Burnett's literary career and set her on the path to being one of the best-paid writers of her time. The character Cedric Errol (Lord Fauntleroy) captured the American imagination, and many young boys were dressed in "Fauntleroy suits" of black velvet with a lace collar. This remarkable trio of books shows children at their best and their worst, experiencing the magic of childhood, and provides encouragement and subtle life lessons whilst always entertaining.Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849 - 1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. Her life story is almost as remarkable and magical as those of her heroes. At nineteen she began writing to supplement her widowed mother's income. She drove herself to write to such an extent that later, she would refer to herself as "a pen-driving machine". With the publication of Little Lord Fauntleroy her fame spread across America, England and even into Europe. Burnett became one of the highest-paid writers of her time, with extravagant tastes in clothes and decorating. She was, according to her biographer Gretchen Gerzina, "the model of the 'new woman, ' self-supporting, independent and a shrewd businesswoman," all in addition to being the mother of two boys. She found inspiration for her novels in her experience writing to support her family, in her children, and in later years in the restorative power of her garden. She is now remembered for these three children's novels: The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy.
The Easter Bunny Hunt
Peter Rabbit is hunting for Easter eggs in this lift-the-flap picture book! Peter and his friends are celebrating Easter by hunting for Easter eggs. Lift the flaps to help him find all the eggs! This picture book is a fantastic addition to your Easter basket, perfect for fans of Peter Rabbit.
Vixen - A Reindeer Tale
The action filled account of Vixen, the first female reindeer to enter Santa's Reindeer Try-outs, with the hope of realizing her dream! Does a doe have what it takes to make it on Santa's sleigh team? It will take her strength, determination, and a little help from a "celebrity," to make her dream into a reality.
Ready Steady Time for Bed
Get ready for a playful, giggle-filled journey to bedtime!Two mischievous brothers aren't quite ready to wind down. From dodging the "Mummy monster" to splashing away from sharks in a bubbly bath, their bedtime routine is full of imagination and fun. But when Mummy starts a magical bedtime story about two little brothers, their favorite toys, and an adventure at the fair, they can't help but drift into sweet dreams.This heartwarming and lively rhyming tale is perfect for families to enjoy together, celebrating the joys of bedtime and the love between parent and child.
Ruby's Special Pizza
Ruby wants pizza for dinner. Her mom wants her to eat something healthy. With a few special ingredients and a lot of work together in the kitchen, Ruby learns that making pizza can be fun and healthy too.
Mixed-Up
New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia has returned with a middle grade graphic novel about the struggles of a game-loving girl who gets diagnosed with dyslexia and her loving support network that help her along in the journey. Stella knows fifth grade will be the best year ever. Her closest friends, Emiko and Latasha, are in her class and they all got the teacher they wanted. Then their favorite television show, Witchlins, announces a new guidebook and an online game! But when the classwork starts piling up, Stella struggles to stay on top. Why does it take her so long to read? And how can she keep up with friends in the Witchlins game if she can't get through the text-heavy guidebook? It takes loving teachers and her family to recognize that Stella has a learning difference, and after a dyslexia diagnosis she gets the support and tools she needs to succeed. Bestselling author Kami Garcia was inspired to write this special book by her daughter's dyslexia journey; her own neurodivergent experience; and the many students she taught over the years. With subtle design and formatting choices making this story accessible to all readers, Mixed-Up shows that our differences don't need to separate us. Mixed-Up has been lettered in Dyslexie to make reading as comfortable as possible for dyslexic readers. Praise: "A cozy blanket for those of us with learning differences. I wish I'd had this book when I was growing up with dyscalculia." -- Hope Larson, New York Times bestselling & Eisner-winning cartoonist "Carefully and gently discusses the frustrations and struggles...and handles it beautifully with empathy and compassion." --Dan Santat, National Book Award winner "[I love] the pacing, the length...the easter eggs, the magic, and Brittney Williams' art."--Kwame Alexander, Emmy Award-winning producer and #1 New York Times bestselling author
Gus
A funny, heartfelt story about the lifelong friendship between a crocodile and the boy who becomes his zookeeper--perfect for fans of A Sick Day for Amos McGee. Gus is the star of the reptile house. He enjoys putting on a show for visitors, and no one adores seeingGus more than Edward. They don't just share a bond; they share a birthday. So, Edward decides to become a zookeeper, looking after all of the reptiles, but especially Gus. Over the years, they spend every birthday together, but one day Edward doesn't show up for their shared celebration. Naturally, Gus decides to leave the zoo and find him. Don't worry, readers. Edward is okay, and Gus is determined to make sure he stays that way. Birthday buddies and true friends stick together."Gus is a celebration of how much having people care about us means, whether we are very young or very, very old." - Dr. Stephanie Ward, Onscreen geriatrician for ABC television show "Old People's Home for 4 Year Old's" and "Old People's Home for Teenagers."
Toto
A little girl is self-conscious about the birthmark on her forehead-- until a new friend helps her see it in a whole new light. This little girl doesn't mind her birthmark, most of the time. She calls it Toto, and her mom calls it a kiss from an angel. But sometimes, it feels like people look so hard at Toto they forget to see her. So when it's time to start school, her mom cuts her bangs to cover Toto up, at least for a little while. At school, she makes a new best friend right away! But then Toto accidentally comes out of hiding. Will her new friend see her differently with Toto in the picture? And does different have to be bad? Award-winning creator Hyewon Yum's knack for the adorable is at full power in Toto. This warm and vulnerable story grapples with the pressure we feel to blend in, and celebrates the moments--and the friends--that remind us how much better it is to be our full and singular selves. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Dust on the Bible
To Lily, truth is out of reach and elusive, especially the reason for her father's absence from her extended family. As clues multiply, she discovers that the people in her family are less easily known than she previously imagined. What she learns about them and about her father sets in motion questions about life itself.
Theodora Hendrix and the Snare of the Shadowmongers
Theodora and Dexter head to New York City in this third and final book in the sweet and spooky illustrated middle grade series that's The Addams Family meets Nancy Drew. Theodora, Sherman, and Dexter are off to the Big Pumpkin for the holidays, and they cannot wait! However, if Dracula and Mummy thought an overseas trip would keep Theodora safe from bad monsters with sinister intentions, they were wrong. For New York is teeming with Shadowmongers--sly, shadowy creatures controlled by the most sinister foe of all. A foe who wants nothing more than to see the Monstrous League of Monsters brought down...and Theodora with it.
Molly, Olive, and Dexter: You Can't Catch Me!
Dexter the fox is frustrated when his owl and hare friends keep winning their chasing game--until he remembers that he has a special talent, too. Dexter the fox loves to play chase with Molly the hare and Olive the owl. But while Molly keeps bounding away on her great big feet and Olive swoops ahead with just a flap of her wings, Dexter simply can't keep up, try as he might. What are foxes good at? In the third book of this gently humorous, gorgeously illustrated series exploring young children's big emotions, award-winning author-illustrator Catherine Rayner brings clever Dexter to the fore as she shows that we all have something important to bring to the game.
Scattergood
In rural Iowa in 1941, twelve-year-old Peggy's quiet life is turned upside down by refugee arrivals, first love, and a heartbreaking diagnosis. Growing up a farm girl, Peggy's life has never been particularly exciting. But a lot changes in 1941. Her friend Joe starts acting strange around her. The Quaker hostel nearby reopens to house Jewish refugees from Europe, including a handsome boy named Gunther and a troubled professor of nothing. And her cousin and best friend, Delia, is diagnosed with leukemia--and doesn't even know it. Peggy has always been rational. She may not be able to understand poetry and speak in metaphors like Delia, but she has to believe she can find a way out of this mess, for both of them. There has to be a cure. And yet the more she tries to control, the more powerless she feels. She can't make Gunther see her the way she sees him. She can't help the Professor find his missing daughter. She's tired of feeling young and naive, but growing up is proving even worse. A historical coming-of-age novel that feels as alive and present as today, Scattergood offers even readers familiar with World War II a fascinating new glimpse of history, far from the battlefields of Europe and the shores of New York City. H.M. Bouwman presents a raw and unapologetic snapshot of a girl battling her own shortcomings and the random nature of life. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
