Chase Chomps Cheeseburgers
Chase absolutely loved cheeseburgers. Whether they were fresh off the backyard barbecue or ordered at his favorite restaurant, he was always excited for that first bite. But nothing compared to the ones his grandfather made-those were his all-time favorite, cooked with care and a secret touch only Grandpy knew.
Aubree Aces her Laces
Aubree hated wearing shoes with Velcro. She begged her mother to buy her shoes with laces. Her mother was hesitant but bought her shoes with laces anyway. Aubree was determined to learn how to tie her new shoes. Aubree was so proud when she finally succeeded!
Alexis Has a Cleft Lip
Alexis had a cleft lip and was feeling sorry for herself. She didn't believe she could do anything great because of her lip. Her father found some famous people who also had a cleft lip to show her she could achieve her dreams.
Fiona Fixes
Join Fiona, a spirited young girl with a passion for problem-solving, as she embarks on a series of heartwarming adventures right in her own backyard! When Fiona's father, a skilled handyman, finds himself in need of an extra pair of hands, Fiona is eager to step up to the challenge. With her boundless curiosity and a toolbox almost as big as she is, Fiona is determined to help fix anything and everything that comes their way.
Dougie Dunks Doughnuts
Dougie loved dunking his doughnuts. He dunked them in tea, milk, and even chocolate milk. His grandfather always brought home doughnuts so they could enjoy them together with a cup of tea. Dougie hoped that one day, he'd get to dunk his doughnuts in coffee-just like Granddad.
Giada Learns About Valentine's Day
Giada thought it would be interesting to learn about Valentine's Day. She learned it began as a pagan festival to celebrate Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture. Giada learned Cadbury introduced the first heart-shaped chocolate box.
Danny Learns St. Patrick's Day Facts
Danny's favorite celebration was St. Patrick's Day. Curious to know more, he set out to learn about the Patron Saint of Ireland and the meaning behind the holiday. Everything he discovered fascinated him! For Danny, learning about St. Patrick made the day feel even more meaningful and special.
Emil Celebrates Canada Day
Emil loved living in Canada. He thought it was the best country ever! His favorite thing was celebrating Canada Day because of so many activities he could do! Emil loved watching fireworks and having barbecues with his friends and family.
Brittany and the Polar Bear
Brittany wanted a polar bear for her birthday. She knew Aunt Traci lived in the arctic and could get her a baby one for her big day. She asked her mother to call Aunt Traci so she could put in her special request.
Becoming Boba
From New York Times bestselling creators, Joanna Ho and Amber Ren, comes a sweet, bubbly tale about a young boba tea who learns that being you is being enough!Milk Tea Town was steeped in tradition. That is, until... Mindy came along.Mindy isn't like the other classic milk tea flavors, with their sensible straws and varying shades of brown. Instead, Mindy shines with her green, white and red colors. Worried about not being milk tea enough, Mindy decides to dive into their history so she can be less different. As she and her friends embark on this journey, they make a surprising discovery about the truth behind milk tea that could change the town forever...A charming and delightful story about self love and being true to who you are, with a subtle, underlying message about the Asian-American identity and immigrant experience -- what does it mean to be Asian enough?
My Name Is Jem
Join Jem on her adventures as a guide dog extraordinaire! My Name is Jem introduces a lovable Labrador with a very important job. Though Jem enjoys playing with her favorite yellow bone and getting cuddles, her most crucial role is guiding her handler safely through the world. With humor and vivid illustrations, children discover the invaluable work of guide dogs like Jem while enjoying her fun-loving yet dedicated spirit. Olivia Muscat, a blind disability activist and guide dog user, shares this authentic story in collaboration with award-winning artist Allison Colpoys, whose distinctive, colorful style brings humor and warmth to every page. Perfect for: Educators and Librarians: An essential resource for teaching guide dog etiquette and disability awareness in an engaging, accessible way Families: A heartwarming choice for family storytime that naturally opens discussions about respect and understanding Young Dog Lovers: Jem's funny and inspiring adventures help children understand the special world of guide dogs My Name is Jem is a joyful story that educates, entertains, and fosters understanding, offering readers of all ages a glimpse into the incredible collaboration between guide dogs and their handlers. Included with the book is a QR code for an audio version, narrated by Olivia Muscat herself.
The Isabelle Stories: Volume 1
Six-year-old Isabelle doesn't have any brothers or sisters. But she does have her dad, her cat Steve, her friend Harry B, and her baby cousin, Bibi, who she's very good at looking after. And then along comes Isobel, a new girl at school. They have the same name, but will they be friends? Four gentle stories in one volume, all about Isabelle and her world, its trials and triumphs, its small moments and big dramas: friends, family, school life and growing up, from Jane Godwin, one of Australia's respected writers for children, and with delightful illustrations by Robin Cowcher. 'Jane Godwin understands what it is to be a child or young person, what matters to them at different ages and stages' Living Arts Canberra
Cat Family Four Seasons
In this follow up to Cat Family Christmas and Cat Family at the Museum, find out what the Cat Family get up to in each season of the year. On every page is a detailed scene with lots of things to discover under the flaps that are waiting to be opened by inquisitive little hands.In spring, follow the cats as they help Grandma and Grandpa Cat in the garden, celebrate new beginnings, and visit the village fete. In summer, join the kittens as they build sandcastles on the beach, go camping in the wood, and take a train ride to visit their grandparents. In fall, come along on a nature walk, carve pumpkins for Halloween, and harvest fruit and vegetables. In winter, enjoy a snowy day building snowcats, celebrate Christmas, and ring in the New Year.This whimsical book celebrates the changing seasons and the simple pleasures that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Lift-the-flap on each page to discover hidden details in each season, from eggs waiting to hatch in the bird's nest to a mouse poking out of a pumpkin! Richly illustrated in a nostalgic and whimsical style, children will love poring over each scene and discovering charming details. Each page is made from slim boards to ensure the flaps are sturdy and the book can be used for many years and endure as a family favourite.
Hullabaloo The Funky Singing Monkey
Join Hullabaloo from Timbuktu for a show-stopping, sing-along story-time, as this monkey prodigy makes an unforgettable stage debut in Sometown Somewhere Out-There!Come along to a place with a street paradeA monkey and a marching band and a stage debutA leading lady and a cheering crowdSoon the town is abuzz!Nancy D'Agostino is a Singing Teacher, Writer, Creator-Illustrator and the Composer-Lyricist of the rhyme song, Hullabaloo the Funky Singing Monkey. Nancy with her love of singing, music and creativity, sees no limits to communicating on a more engaging and expressive level through descriptive, rhyming words.The much-anticipated children's book by first time Author and Queen of Rhyme delivers a new found spark to ignite learning with purpose and fun, in the heart of every child. Nancy is empowering a new generation of kids' through singing, performance and through the power of rhyme to help kids' find their voice and follow their heart and someday realise their dreams."Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." Roald DahlWhy Choose the Premium Hardcover Edition?Traditional Bookstore-Quality Printing: Professionally printed on natural white, thick paper using Ingram's premium colour process for stunning results.Matte Finish Cover: Contemporary look and feel - avoids glare under light and resists fingerprints, ideal for little hands.Expanded 48-Page Format: Double the length of most standard children's books, packed with vibrant full-page illustrations and rich background scenes.Educational Music Integration: Includes sing-along lyrics, play-along scales, and sheet music, seamlessly woven into the storyline.Premium Artwork: High-end illustrations reminiscent of Disney-quality animation, offering a true visual feast.Collectible First Edition: A keepsake hardcover to celebrate the launch of the Hullabaloo series - perfect for gifting.Created by a Music Industry Professional: Featuring original music and educational content by Nancy D'Agostino - singer, songwriter, illustrator, and vocal coach with over 35 years in the Music Industry and Performing Arts.
Maybe Just Ask Me!
Based on the author's own childhood experience, this clever and heartfelt picture book follows a young girl who wants to bring discussion of her disability into the open, exploring themes of acknowledging and celebrating differences. Mazie wears an eyepatch and a head scarf, and on her first day at a new school she's prepared for her classmates to wonder why. And they do, but no one talks to her about it. Instead, wild rumors fly around the classroom that she's a pirate or a dragon burned off her hair! Mazie doesn't mind explaining her disability, but can she find the courage to tell the other kids to just ask her?
Ripening Time
Celebrate the power of food and create delicious, lasting memories with this poetic and playful exploration of the joy of waiting for, and finally sharing, fried plantains. Mama steers the cart toward the produce section of the grocery store and picks up a bunch of green plantains. Thus begins a week of anxious anticipation as a young girl waits for mustard yellows to seep onto the unripe green peels. Creep. Creep. Seep. Green begins to turn to yellow. Creep. Creep. Seep. Black streaks appear. And finally, on Sunday, the frying pan sizzles and hisses, as Mama serves up the warm, sugary slices the young girl has waited for so long. Much like there is sweet treasure hidden beneath the skin of a plantain, this beautifully written and evocative story reaches far beyond the act of preparing a favorite food. Ripening Time celebrates the way food and family entwine to connect us across generations--and serves as a touching reminder that some of the sweetest rewards in life are worth the wait.
The Wise Butterfly
Everyone experiences changes in their lives. Our children are no different. Through the eyes of a young child, this captivating story connects change with curiosity.A girl and a wise butterfly embark on an enlightening journey of differences, opportunity and acceptance. Read along as they discover change all around them and learn along the way.Bright colors and hand drawn characters light up the pages of this book.The poetic, rhyming message is perfect for read-aloud experiences and story time!"A beautifully written story about embracing change and celebrating what makes us unique!""A heartfelt, lyrical journey that every child will relate to and love.""The perfect book to inspire young minds and encourage self-confidence."
Spirit Service
Ghostbusters meets The Baby-Sitters Club in this supremely sweet and spooky story about four seventh graders who start a small business helping their local neighborhood spirits pass on to the other side. All Raveena wants is to bring back her school's beloved arts program. It's been six months since her music-loving grandmother passed, and four since Hollows' Peak Middle School cut its entire arts budget. Now Raveena has no way to practice music, and worse, no way to honor Grandmama's memory. But Raveena's world turns on its head when she and her friends stumble upon an otherworldly discovery: an old-fashioned telephone with the ability to contact ghosts! With her newfound possession, Raveena devises the perfect plan to raise funds for the arts program: Spirit Service, an agency that guides deceased townspeople to the afterlife by reconnecting them with their living loved ones. The best part? There are tons of spirits in need of assistance--and people willing to pay big bucks to communicate with them. But not all spirits are interested in peacefully moving on... To keep their neighborhood safe, Raveena and her friends must dive into the history of their town and the mysterious phone, and in the process, uncover secrets that are much closer to home.
Stella & Marigold
Now in paperback! From the creators of the New York Times-bestselling Ivy + Bean comes a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations. ★ "In the vein of Ramona Quimby." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Stella and Marigold are a force to be reckoned with." --The Horn Book ★ -- "Readers will long for a sibling like Marigold or Stella." --Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ -- "Buoyed by an innate sense of fun. . . This early chapter book... [is] equally enjoyable for reading aloud in homes and classrooms." --Booklist, starred review Generations of readers have fallen in love with Ivy + Bean, which has sold over 8 million copies and been adapted into a popular Netflix Original Film series. Now, bestselling author Annie Barrows and illustrator Sophie Blackall are back with the first book in a bright new series about a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold. Stella, who's seven, is kind, a good storyteller, and ponders big questions like, what do animals think of people? Marigold, at four, tells imaginative stories (her mother calls them "fibs") and likes to wear her favorite Halloween costume year-round. Stella and Marigold do all the regular things--like going to school, playing, getting sick sometimes, and visiting the zoo--but even the most regular things have a secret side. Sure to delight fans of Ivy and Bean, these adventure tales--animated with full-color illustrations of the sisters' encounters with magical bathrooms, snow monkeys, dream lions, howling wolves, a lost Vice President, and much more--are filled with vibrant characters, creative storytelling, and a whole lot of laughs. BELOVED CHILDREN'S BOOK CREATORS: Annie Barrows is the author of numerous award-winning and New York Times-bestselling books for children and adults, including The Magic Half, The Best of Iggy Series, and The Truth According to Us. Sophie Blackall is an award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner Finding Winnie and the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner Hello Lighthouse, which she also wrote. CLASSIC / CONTEMPORARY CHARACTERS: No one creates universal yet unique characters the way Annie and Sophie do. Their distinctive combination of stories and art centered on family connection, empathy, and understanding appeal to adults, who find them lovely, and kids, who find them relatable (and laugh-out-loud funny!). GREAT FOR NEWLY INDEPENDENT READERS: With lots of adventure, a dynamic relationship that captures an enormous range of emotions, and colorful pictures that bring the text to life, this series is perfect for emerging readers. STRONG SIBLING RELATIONSHIP: The warm, loving relationship between Stella and Marigold is at the heart of this book. Parents looking for a positive depiction of the ups and downs of sisterhood will love this series. Perfect for: Independent readers age 6-9 Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking entertaining elementary school chapter books Gift-givers looking for an early readers series for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and heart Readers who love such bestselling book series as Ivy + Bean, Junie B. Jones, Beezus and Ramona, Dory Fantasmagory, and Princess in Black
Band Nerd
A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship--perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid.For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn't just a way of life, it's an escape from homework and home life with her alcoholic father. When Lucy starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts, with its high academic standards and even higher artistic expectations, it becomes much harder to keep everything in tune.As things spiral out of control with her parents and her schoolwork, Lucy grows desperate for a win and focuses all her energy on beating snobby Tolli Claybourne for first chair flute. But just when she thinks she's hitting all the right notes, an accident leaves Lucy unable to play, and her mother threatens to withdraw her for poor grades. Now Lucy must choose: sabotage Tolli or give up on her dream.
Band Nerd
A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship--perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid.For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn't just a way of life, it's an escape from homework and home life with her alcoholic father. When Lucy starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts, with its high academic standards and even higher artistic expectations, it becomes much harder to keep everything in tune.As things spiral out of control with her parents and her schoolwork, Lucy grows desperate for a win and focuses all her energy on beating snobby Tolli Claybourne for first chair flute. But just when she thinks she's hitting all the right notes, an accident leaves Lucy unable to play, and her mother threatens to withdraw her for poor grades. Now Lucy must choose: sabotage Tolli or give up on her dream.
