The Truth About Santa
In my world Santa and Jesus co-exist. This poem makes the connection. Read and find out! There's a definite connection between the two
The Night Before Christmas: A Robert Ingpen Picture Book
'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . . The scene is set for a magical Christmas Eve and one of the best-loved Christmas stories of all time. Clement C. Moore first read this timeless poem to his young children on Christmas Eve in 1822. It was published anonymously in a New York newspaper the following year and quickly spread around the world, becoming a cherished Christmas tradition for many families. This beautiful picture book edition brings together the classic verse with enchanting illustrations by Robert Ingpen that perfectly capture the magic of Christmas for young and old alike.
King Khalid is PROUD
There is power in the word PROUD. It feels good when someone tells you that they are proud of you. But imagine just how empowering it is when you do something that makes you proud of yourself! King Khalid is a clever and courageous boy who loves to play video games, but his bedtime gets in the way. After his father reinforces the rules and makes him go to bed on time, King Khalid challenges himself to find a creative way around the rules so he has more time to play his games. - Even if he has to learn how to design his own video games! He signs up for a coding class with the ultimate goal of staying up late, but in the process he accomplishes something that ultimately makes everyone proud. King Khalid is Proud makes children believe in themselves, and helps them develop the type of confidence that turns into rock-solid self-esteem. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Very positive and fun read. Any book affirming children of color, especially black boys, is a win. And this book does a great job of that as well as teaching a lesson (from black father to his son, which is another plus) about how to do more and think bigger. My little one loves it. Had it under his pillow while sleeping and it's even encouraged him and inspired him to start his own business.
Smart in My Heart
At some point in our lives, all of us have hard-to-feel feelings. We get mad, sad, or scared, and we have no idea what to do about it! When one little girl's world goes topsy turvy, her feelings are way too big and confusing. She has no idea what to do! And the adults in her home seem too busy to help, or feel too far away to talk to. With the help of an animal friend, she discovers the smart in her heart, and learns how to understand and cope with her emotions. Smart In My Heart sheds light on children who don't have the language to express how they feel. It is a tool for educators, therapists, and even parents to help children who are feeling lonely or emotionally unwell. The text, pictures, and psycho-educational questions teach children self-soothing strategies and how to access their inner strengths.
What Does It Mean to Be Your Best?
What Does It Mean to Be Your Best? Does being the best mean winning the race or scoring the most goals? Being the best doesn't mean that you are better than anyone else. Being the best means you are being YOUR best self every day. "What Does It Mean to Be Your Best?" focuses on being the best version of who you are. It can be hard not to compare yourself to others but with self-confidence and support, you will begin to see that all you have to be is your best self, and exactly who you are is who you are meant to be. When were you your best self today?
iLoveMe, Unapologetically - Teen Affirmation Coloring Book
iLoveMe, Unapologetically is a 30-page coloring book filled with affirmations for your teenager to be reminded of who they are. While working through this book, they will know that they are free to be themselves and will not have to follow the trend. This book should encourage them and prevent things such as suicide and depression. This affirmation book is for boys and girls.
The Family Tree
A family tree assignment leads an adopted girl to discover the different ways to be a family. When her teacher gives her class a simple family tree assignment, Ada is stumped. How can she make her family fit into this simple template? Ada is adopted. She can see where to put her parents on the tree, but what about her birth mom? Ada has a biological sister, but her sister has different adoptive parents -- where do they go on the tree? But with the help of her friends and family, Ada figures it out. She creates her family tree . . . and so much more. Loosely based on the author's own experience, this moving story explores the different ways families are created and how the modern family is more diverse and welcoming than ever before.
We Don’t Take Too Much - Our Yarning
We love to collect bush tucker, but we don't take more than we need.This book is part of a culturally diverse library collection, offering a levelled reading runway to help boost literacy and encourage a love of reading.Your purchase of this book from the Our Yarning collection supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.
Nanna’s Barramundi - Our Yarning
Cooking, gardening and eating. Nanna is a good cook.This book is part of a culturally diverse library collection, offering a levelled reading runway to help boost literacy and encourage a love of reading.Your purchase of this book from the Our Yarning collection supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.
The Climbing Tree
A young man plants a tree that will grow alongside of his new baby boy, but the boy grows to adulthood before the tree is big enough to climb in. Will the tree ever enjoy children climbing in its branches?The author loved small children, especially infants, and one night when she was eight years old, Erin announced at the dinner table that she wanted to be a pediatrician. She never wavered from that goal. After graduating from the University of Arizona, she moved to a rural community on the edge of Arizona's Fort Apache Reservation to fulfill her dream of community service through helping the less fortunate.She only got to practice 21 months before her life was taken from her by a medical error after a tonsillectomy. Erin received many plaques for academic achievement. When she died, it was found that most of the boxes remained unopened. She hadn't cared about awards. Her only goal had been to become the best pediatrician she could possibly be.Royalties from sales of this book go to the Erin Mary McLain, MD, FAAP Educational Foundation, whose purpose is the prevention of unnecessary deaths related to minor and major surgery and other medical procedures, as well as to fund doctors in pediatric residency who wish to establish a practice in a rural area."If we have healthy children, we have healthy adults." Erin Mary McLain
Brody was a Cowboy
Brody was a Cowboy is all about a 5-year-old little boy with a big imagination. The reader will follow his adventures as a cowboy, a fireman and a soldier. It is written in poetry form and will capture the attention of younger and older children alike. Brody is sure to bring a smile to all who read and share his story. Jean Edgar is the wife of Ric Edgar, a mother of three and grandmother of nine precious grandchildren. She has always had an incredible love for children and her favorite quote of her own is "Life is a precious gift and I am not only grateful for mine, but for every child God has gifted my life journey with." Jean and her husband of 48 years serve at Reality Church in Goose Creek, SC where Ric is lead pastor and she is actively involved in Women's Ministry and counseling.
Questions to Mommy
Has a child ever asked you a difficult question? Are you pregnant with another child and need a way to tell your older child(ren)? Questions to Mommy is a book based on a child asking their mother about having a new sibling. It offers a creative and new way to address questions from a young child such as: "Why is your belly so big?" or "Will you still love me when the baby arrives?"
The Sharing Zoo
A fun and exciting read for young animal buffs. The Sharing Zoo is an interesting story that will teach the important concept of sharing with your young ones and will do so in a fun way.Maeve and Nora are two young sisters who are learning to share. Together they start a zoo by choosing their favorite animals-a cheetah, a sloth, a turtle, a bunny, a giraffe, a mouse, a bear and even a monkey! But both Maeve and Nora want their animals to play together away from each other's animals. Will the animals be able to have fun without sharing their toys?With bright, bold illustrations, an important learning concept, and a whole host of favorite animals, The Sharing Zoo is a must for young reader's bookshelves.
Chilah
This is a story about Chilah, a little African boy who always played alone until he befriended an elephant. He named him Mimou. Through their relationship, Chilah learns the importance of friendship and love. When this relationship is in danger, he learns that self-sacrifice may be the key.
Perfectly Noisy
Bear is a fellow who is overwhelmed by his noisy life. He finds the lights, clocks, voices, and sounds at school TOO MUCH! Bear tries different ways to calm himself down, but he always ends up losing his cool! Will Bear ever find a place that is perfectly noisy?
Tbh #8: Tbh, I Don’t Want to Say Good-Bye
When summer break brings BIG changes, these BFFs 4EVA may end up saying good-bye 4EVA in the eighth and final book in this popular middle-grade series told entirely in text messages, emojis, and passed notes. Perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and the Dork Diaries and now available in paperback.TBH, Cece, Prianka, and Gabby thought they'd be together forever. But when Gabby's mom announces she's moving to Texas and a backyard BBQ party gets the friends' blow-out summer off to a rocky start, they end up spending more time apart than together!To be honest, Gabby just wants to get the good-byes over with already.The question is: How can they be BFF 4EVA if everyone goes their separate ways?
This Is My Daddy!
Now in a high-quality board book format, renowned illustrator Mies van Hout delivers a funny and affectionate picture book that celebrates fathers and the value of play.
Friendship List #4: 13 and 3/4
BFFs Ari and Kaylan make a new bucket list as they set outfor different summer camps in the fourth and final Friendship List novel. Theperfect summer read for fans of Lauren Myracle and Rachel Renee Russo's DorkDiaries, now available in paperback!Ari and Kaylan aren't sure how they're going to survivetheir first summer apart. No pool. No sleepovers. No emergency late night chatson the porch.So as Ari returns to Camp Silver and Kaylan heads off tocomedy camp, they come up with a new list of 13 and 3/4 ways to keep theirfriendship strong as they tackle everything from bias to batik and moping tomatchmaking. Told in alternating perspectives, the fourth book in thepopular Friendship List series is sure to make readers cry, laugh, and startplotting their own friendship lists.
The One and Only Bob
A #1 New York Times bestseller and a #1 Indie bestseller!"Good dog Bob. Great to have a best friend."--Danny DeVitoReturn to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan's friend Bob! Catch up with these beloved friends before you see the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan, now available on Disney+!Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.Bob, Ivan, and Ruby have touched the hearts of millions of readers, and their story isn't over yet. Catch up with these beloved friends before the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan hits theaters in August 2020!One and Only Bob is an instant #1 New York Times bestseller, embraced by new and old fans of Katherine Applegate's beloved One and Only Ivan. Great for summer reading or anytime! A Today show pick for "25 children's books your kids and teens won't be able to put down this summer!" In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, family, and hope.The One and Only Bob features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.
Eat Your Woolly Mammoths!
Food, glorious food!If there's one thing that transcends time, it's our love for food! But what did people generations ago consume? And what will we eat in the years ahead? James Solheim's Eat Your Woolly Mammoths! serves up the stories behind the world's most delicious, nutritious, and amazing foods--from the Stone Age to the future. For readers who love the fascinating facts that bring history to life. Let the feast begin!Would you like a plate of woolly mammoth? Or perhaps a sample of fresh tuna eyeballs? From scorpions on sticks and llama salami to oysters and chocolate chip cookies, you'll travel through the centuries and around the world and discover the amazing foods that have been eaten--and enjoyed--throughout history.Eat Your Woolly Mammoths! explores the history of food and is full of fun, digestible facts that young historians, cooks, and scientists will gobble up. An accessible, educational, and funny text combined with laugh-out-loud illustrations make this ideal pick for independent readers and snackers everywhere. A great choice for readers who munched through Ripley's Believe It or Not: Fun Facts and Silly Stories and the National Geographic Kids: Weird but True books.Includes sidebars, fun facts, recipes, additional resources, and more!
Wildflower
The Rainbow Fish for kids who love the garden.A moving picture book for ages 3 to 8 about a daisy who is told she's "just a weed"--and embarks on a journey to find her place in the garden.Daisy is new to the garden and just opening her petals to the sun when Rose tells her that she's just a weed. What's a weed? Daisy asks. Weeds aren't planted on purpose, Rose explains, and they only get in the way. Soon Daisy compares herself to other plants in the garden: she isn't tall like Sunflower, nor sweet like Strawberry, nor fragrant like Rose. Daisy worries that Rose might be right--that she is a weed after all--until a strange and beautiful plant offers Daisy a different perspective. Maybe Daisy can choose her own purpose! And why do others get to decide who she is? This sweet and empowering story is the perfect gift for teaching young children about: Self-compassion and confidence. Daisy learns that she is so much more than "just a weed" and that it's up to her to define who she is, not others.Everyone has something special about them, and supporting one another can help us grow. The importance of loving yourself exactly as you are.
How Tall Will I Be?
Amir is the smallest in his family. He just wants to be able to do what everyone else does, but he is too small. He thinks of all the things he can do when he is tall. For now, though, he learns an important lesson: that everything happens with time. This story will teach readers to appreciate who they are the way they are.
The Many Fortunes of Maya
In this lyrical novel that will appeal to fans of Meg Medina, Maya turns to her trusty "wheel of fortunes" for guidance on the toughest questions--like why her best friend suddenly feels far away, or when her daddy will move back home. But can Maya find the courage to write her own fortune? Maya J. Jenkins is bursting with questions: Will she get the MVP award at this year's soccer banquet?Who will win the big grill off between Daddy and Uncle J?When will she pass the swim test and get a green bracelet?For answers and a dose of good luck, twelve-year-old Maya turns to her Wheel of Fortunes, a cardboard circle covered with the small slips of wisdom she's collected from fortune cookies.But can the fortunes answer her deep-down questions? The ones she's too scared to ask out loud? Like, where did Mama's smile go, the real one that lit up everything around her? When will Daddy move back home? And most of all, does she have enough courage to truly listen to the voice in her heart?
It's All About My Mindset!
It's All About Your Mindset. Knowing this is the one of the most important things in being positive about yourself. This 100 page journal always you to write your thoughts while getting your mind right.
Perfectly Noisy
Bear is a fellow who is overwhelmed by his noisy life. He finds the lights, clocks, voices, and sounds at school TOO MUCH! Bear tries different ways to calm himself down, but he always ends up losing his cool! Will Bear ever find a place that is perfectly noisy?
Duck- Duck- Dad?
One dog . . . SO many ducklings! In this laugh-out-loud picture book that explores the meaning of family, Ralph the dog unexpectedly becomes the new dad to a flock of ducklings, and soon realizes he's bitten off more than he can chew! Ralph the dog enjoyed a quiet life . . . until the day he stumbles across an egg. Surely the best thing for him to do is ignore it and walk right on by. But, CRACK! The egg hatches, then and there. What's inside? A cute and fluffy little duckling searching for a parent. And though Ralph isn't sure he wants a duckling, the duckling is definitely sure it wants Ralph! As does the very excitable, very loud, and very large flock of ducklings in the nearby field. . . Filled with heart, hilarity, and adorably raucous ducklings, Lorna Scobie's Duck, Duck, Dad is a celebration of love and community that is perfect for all families, big and small--and fans of Mother Bruce, Harry the Dirty Dog, and Gaston.
Neighborly Acts of Kindness
Kindness makes the world go 'round and kids are some of the kindest humans on earth. Neighborly Acts of Kindness: Visits With Miss Del is the second book in a series of fictional tales about children performing a specific act of kindness. In this book, two brothers befriend an elderly neighbor, helping with odd jobs and chores that she can no longer easily do on her own. Along the way, they build snowmen in her yard, drink lavender tea and eat sugar cookies while reading stories on her front porch, and form a long-lasting friendship. The experience teaches these two young brothers about empathy, friendship, and kindness towards others. They are now inspired to do acts of kindness throughout their lives!
Lulu the Magnificent
When Lulu finds a hat and wand, she thinks this is finally her chance to be a real magician. But when all her magic fails, Lulu thinks there's nothing magical at all . . . until she gets a knock on her door. In this magical picture book, you'll learn the powerful tools about how random acts of kindness and helping those around you is some of the best magic of all. Geared for children ages 3-7, this picture book about kindness is great to share with all readers. For fans of Pat Zietlow Miller's BE KIND and Tom Rath & Mary Reckmeyer's HOW FULL IS YOUR BUCKET.
I Love My Grandpa - Written in Cantonese, Jyutping and English
Mina has a brilliant idea for her puppy! Join Mina and her grandpa on a fun-filled day full of creativity and love as they team up to bring her idea to life! Written in Cantonese, Jyutping and English, this sweet story with vibrant illustrations is easy to follow. Your little one will learn common conversational sentences in Cantonese as well as new vocabulary.Books are also available in Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese with Pinyin. A FREE audio reading in Cantonese is included!
Goldie’s Guide to Grandchilding
From three-time #1 NYT Bestselling author of The Adventure Zone Graphic Novel series Clint McElroy comes a hilarious and heartwarming family picture book! Little Goldie is an expert on grandchilding. She knows that grandparents are special creatures who thrive in a structured environment, need plenty of opportunities for imaginative play, love having dance parties, and will never turn down a cuddle. When it comes to the care and feeding of her beloved Grandpa, Goldie knows her stuff. And, as readers will discover, Grandpa knows a thing or two about grandchildren, too. The beloved author (with his three sons) of the #1 NYT Bestselling Adventure Zone Graphic Novels, Clint McElroy is also grandfather to many grandchildren, all of whom are experts at grandchilding.
Alice Fleck’s Recipes for Disaster
When Alice agreed to appear in a reality cooking show with her father, she had no idea she'd find herself in the middle of a mystery! Will Alice and her new friends be able to save the show? A light-hearted and funny middle grade novel for fans of Rebecca Stead and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Alice Fleck's father is a culinary historian, and for as long as she can remember, she's been helping him recreate meals from the past -- a hobby she prefers to keep secret from kids her age. But when her father's new girlfriend enters them into a cooking competition at a Victorian festival, Alice finds herself and her hobby thrust into the spotlight. And that's just the first of many surprises awaiting her. On arriving at the festival, Alice learns that she and her father are actually contestants on Culinary Combat, a new reality TV show hosted by Tom Truffleman, the most famous and fierce judge on TV! And to make matters worse, she begins to suspect that someone is at work behind the scenes, sabotaging the competition. It's up to Alice, with the help of a few new friends, to find the saboteur before the entire competition is ruined, all the while tackling some of the hardest cooking challenges of her life . . . for the whole world to see.
Ausome Girl
Ausome Girl shares the amazing world of a little girl named Camille Moultrie who has Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. This children's story illustrates how Autism affects her and how her family, teachers, and friends support her. Ausome Girl shines a light on the characteristics of Autism while bringing awareness to the strengths that children with Autism have.
Just Say Hello
A community of elves that are all the same, until one day a unique elf is born. None of the other elves understood that just because she was different, did not mean they could not play with her. All it took was one friend to say "Hello."A lot of children have a hard time fitting in or making friends. Be the change and "Just Say Hello."Just Say Hello is an amazing opportunity for teachers and parents to educate younger children about different disabilities, race, ethnicities, and much more. Help open and mold younger children to accept and appreciate everyone's unique differences.AcceptanceFriendshipDifferencesEducate
Marcello the Monkey
Marcello the Monkey is no ordinary monkey - and that's fantastic! Join Marcello as he explores how great it is to be different as he introduces you to his wonderful friends: Pablo the Penguin, Harold the Hippo, Lucy the Lion, Panya the Pig, Ekua the Elephant, Tomo the Turtle, and Pooja the Porcupine.
Peter and the Wolf Coloring & Craft Book
Spark imagination and inspire movement with Crafterina's Peter and the Wolf Coloring & Craft Book. A perfect gift for a young dancer! Included in the book are coloring pages, activity pages, paper crafts, and so much more!
Country Queen
Country Queen is a children's story about a poor girl who felt rich. A story designed to encourage and promote positive self-esteem in young children who may or may not be from humble means.From Country Queen's story, Afi has created a Country Queen doll and a fruit fragrance line for young girls.
T is for Truth
James and Cindy have a lot of fun when they are jumping on the couch. They laugh until their stomachs hurt. One day, something bad happens. Do they tell the babysitter the truth or did they lie?Ages 4-11
Tommy Turtle
Tommy Turtle is a shy land turtle who likes to hide inside his shell. Tommy represents children who are shy around other children and adults, and he is nervous to play or speak. Most children are shy from time to time and it's important for children to understand shyness and how to act around others who are or aren't shy. Children need to know that shyness is normal, and they need positive encouragement from peers, family, and teachers/adults in their lives. This concept teaching can start in preschool. Children need to develop and practice social skills which will increase their quality of life in school through drama class, music, gym class, show and tell time, play time and more, rather than staying on the sidelines and simply watching others and having less friends and social isolation. If confidence is learned, self-esteem increases, and children succeed. Less confidence promotes increased shyness. It is essential to praise children for their successes and not shame them at all when they fail. All social and emotional learning helps children to express feelings and be tuned in to the needs of others. This teaching contributes to the development of all children. Social acceptance and inclusion are important in social learning from an early age. The opportunity to interact with your child/children in a positive environment, such as the park in this story, illustrates the importance of a positive environment in aiding children with learning social skills with other children and adults. Tommy Turtle helps parents and teachers reinforce positive behaviors in an imaginative setting of a park and mud puddles as they learn about land turtles and shyness. Learning and sharing are essential for social development in all children.
Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn
From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, creators of Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn, comes another positively delightful kitty and unicorn picture-book story that celebrates the magic of friendship--and the beauty of imperfection--in Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn. Unicorn is perfect. Everybody thinks so. He yearns to look the way everyone thinks he should. But when a fumble makes Unicorn feel like a big, ugly goof, he can't help but wonder: if he's not absolutely perfect and majestic all the time, will Kitty even want to be his best friend anymore? The magical, bestselling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham put their horns together once again for a heart-bursting story featuring an utterly adorable kitty-corn pair, showing readers that it's OK to embrace our flaws and share the messy parts of ourselves.
Daily Planner Tell The Story
Daily planner write down your thoughts and your goals. Daily Planner will allow anyone to stay on top of their schedule.
Danika’s Dancing Day
Two Ballerinas dance on the pages of this charming story of ballet passion.Danika loves ballet and transforms ordinary aspects of her life into a remarkable dance performance. Ballerina Konora (a professional ballerina) joins the fun with how-to instructions and photos for kids who want to dance along with Danika, Penelope the cat, and their animal friends. Perfect for young dance students or kids who have enjoyed other Dance-It-Out! stories.
The World Is a Family
Two foxes - one little, one grown - set out to explore the world. On the way, they discover the many qualities that they share with the animals all around them, as they rest and play, live, and love. This story is a touching and timely celebration of tolerance and unity. Two foxes explore the wonders of the world together. They look out upon the ocean from high upon a hill, travel through the forest where other animals play, and take time to rest next to each other in a meadow when the day becomes too busy. Through their journey, they learn that the world belongs to everyone, and that every creature in the world engages in similar activities, making them all part of one big family.
Tambi
Tambi hatches from the smallest caterpillar egg. He is smaller and slower than the other caterpillars, and has none of their bright colors or talents. In everything the caterpillars do, Tambi is always last. He is the last to learn to climb, the last to find leaves to eat, and the last to become a chrysalis. But when he finally emerges from his chrysalis, the result is an exhilarating surprise. Children will be thrilled to discover Tambi's triumph.
God Bless The Mother
This is a story about twin boys who are about 9 years old. They tell their mother in a rhythmic way that she is a very special lady. The twins remind her that her love and support is key to their survival. Thanking their mom for being supportive and listening to them whenever they need.This book was inspired by the song "God Bless The Mother" that was performed by Halim and Hakim (twins) about 20 years ago but was never released until now. One of the twins ( Halim Tate) passed away from cancer as a teenager. This story is one of the ways that the author likes share his fun memories and experince. If you purchase the book alone please go to itunes or CDbaby to purchase the song.
Grumpy Monkey Says No!
In this original board book that tackles a common toddler issue, the bestselling character finds out that "no!" isn't always the best answer. Does Jim Panzee want to go for a walk? No! How about having a playdate? No! Not even to eat a banana? No! Grumpy Monkey just wants to say "no." Sometimes it seems like the only word toddlers know is "no," and Jim is no exception. A simple text and humorous artwork offer parents the perfect funny book to help when their toddler says "no" to absolutely everything.
The Losers at the Center of the Galaxy
A tuba player without a tuba and his jellyfish-imitating sister cope with their father's disappearance in a middle-grade novel both hilarious and moving by Mary Winn Heider, the author of The Mortification of Fovea Munson. Now in paperback! When Lenny Volpe, former quarterback of the worst professional football team in the nation, leaves his family and disappears, the Chicago Horribles win their first game in a long time. Fans are thrilled. The world seems to go back to normal. Except for the Volpe kids. Winston throws himself into playing the tuba, and Louise starts secret experiments to find a cure for brain injuries, and they're each fine, just fine, coping in their own way. That is, until the investigation of some eccentric teacher behavior and the discovery of a real live bear paraded as the Horribles' new mascot make it clear that things are very much Not Fine. The siblings may just need each other, after all.
Millionaires for the Month
How would you spend five million dollars in 30 days? A billionaire's wallet, a bizarre challenge, and an unlikely friendship send two kids on a wild adventure. From the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl. Felix Rannells and Benji Porter were never supposed to be field-trip partners. Felix is a rule follower. Benji is a rule bender. They're not friends. And they don't have anything to talk about. Until . . . They find a wallet. A wallet that belongs to tech billionaire Laura Friendly. They're totally going to return it-but not before Benji "borrows" twenty dollars to buy hot dogs. Because twenty dollars is like a penny to a billionaire, right? But a penny has value. A penny doubled every day for thirty days is $5,368,709.12! So that's exactly how much money Laura Friendly challenges Felix and Benji to spend. They have thirty days. They can't tell anyone. And there are LOTS of other rules. But if they succeed, they each get ten million dollars to spend however they want. Challenge accepted! They rent cool cars, go to Disney World, buy pizza for the whole school-and that's just the beginning! But money can't buy everything or fix every problem. And spending it isn't always as easy and fun as they thought it would be. . . . As smart as it is entertaining, Millionaires for the Month is a thought-provoking story about friendship, privilege, and the value of a penny.
