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.
Break to You
Bestselling author of Scythe and Challenger Deep Neal Shusterman, here with coauthors Debra Young and Michelle Knowlden, tells an intense yet tender story of two teens, trapped in impossible circumstances and unjust systems, willing to risk everything for love--no matter the consequences. Adriana knows that if she can manage to keep her head down for the next seven months, she might be able to get through her sentence in the Compass juvenile detention center. Thankfully, she's allowed to keep her journal, where she writes down her most private thoughts when her feelings get too big.Until the day she opens her journal and discovers that her thoughts are no longer so private. Someone has read her writings--and has written back. A boy who lives on the other side of the gender-divided detention center. A boy who sparks a fire in her to write back.Jon's story is different than Adriana's; he's already been at Compass for years and will be in the system for years to come. Still, when he reads the words Adriana writes to him, it makes him feel like the walls that hold them in have melted away.This fast-paced, highly compelling tour de force novel exposes what life is like in detention--and reveals the hearts of two teens who are forced to live in desperate circumstances.
The Goodnight Train Baby on Board
Celebrate babies in this companion to The Goodnight Train Halloween and The Goodnight Train Easter, in this sturdy board book format with peekaboo die-cuts on every page.Rock-a-Bye! Rock-a-Bye! BA-BY!The Goodnight Train has a new passenger--a wiggly, giggly baby! Follow along as the Goodnight Train travels through a newborn's bedtime routine, from Diaper Depot to Swaddle Station. An ideal baby shower gift and the perfect bedtime story for big-siblings-to-be and any little one who loves things that go! For more bedtime fun with the Goodnight Train, look for the companion books: The Goodnight TrainThe Goodnight Train Rolls On!Santa and the Goodnight TrainThe Goodnight Train HalloweenThe Goodnight Train EasterThe Goodnight Train ValentineThe Goodnight Train Ready for School
I Would Love You Still
A trip to the zoo inspires a parent to list all the ways they love their child, no matter how wild they are, in this rhyming picture book. What if you had cheetah spots? Or flew like an eagle? Follow a parent and child from a fun-filled trip to the zoo through a mess filled day and all the way to bedtime. No matter how wild a child is, a parent's love never wavers. If you sang like a screech owl in the night, I would be there to hug you tight.If you crawled like a gecko up the wall, I would still love you best of all.If you dangled upside down like a possum in a tree, that wouldn't matter at all to me!I would love you still. Cuddle up at bedtime to share these charming animal rhymes and giggle at the adorable illustrations. This celebration of the special bond between parent and child is the perfect gift for baby showers, new parents, or any occasion!
Stop That Bunny!
An exciting, humorous, and rhyming detective chase set at Easter, perfect for children ages 3-7. When a mysterious someone steals the Easter baskets that Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are decorating, the two sleuths are on the case! Will they be able to track down the thief? It's Easter, and Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are decorating their Easter baskets when a very speedy someone grabs the baskets and quickly takes off. STOP THAT . . . BUNNY! And so begins a chase to catch the thief. Wherever they look, Bunny is one step ahead of the hapless Detective, until--BOING!--the crafty Bunny bounces up, up, and away. But when Cluehound returns to the Easter parade, there's a surprise waiting.... Readers of Tiger Tales' Stop That! series join Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel on a rhyming, engaging chase to catch a thief whose identity, while hinted at through the clever artwork, is known to the reader but not the detective!
I Would Love You Still
A trip to the zoo inspires a parent to list all the ways they love their child, no matter how wild they are, in this rhyming picture book. What if you had cheetah spots? Or flew like an eagle? Follow a parent and child from a fun-filled trip to the zoo through a mess filled day and all the way to bedtime. No matter how wild a child is, a parent's love never wavers. If you sang like a screech owl in the night, I would be there to hug you tight.If you crawled like a gecko up the wall, I would still love you best of all.If you dangled upside down like a possum in a tree, that wouldn't matter at all to me!I would love you still. Cuddle up at bedtime to share these charming animal rhymes and giggle at the adorable illustrations. This celebration of the special bond between parent and child is the perfect gift for baby showers, new parents, or any occasion!
Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit
Magic, mystery, and monsters abound in this series opener about a girl with the rare magical ability to look like anyone she's ever seen. Now in paperback! In misty Shelwich, magic ebbs and flows with the tides, granting the citizens extraordinary abilities every time the river rises. But people are disappearing...and rumor has it they are being snatched by monsters. Ista Flit doesn't want to believe it. Not when her own father is missing. As she scours the city, searching for clues, a notorious thief finds her. Ista has a rare talent: she's a face-changer, able to take on the appearance of anyone she's seen, and Alexo could use a girl with her skill. Ista could use Alexo's help in her search--if only she could trust him. As more people vanish, Ista finds unexpected allies in Nat and Ruby, each searching for their own missing loved ones. These three determined kids will need to use all the Tidemagic they can summon, to find out what connects thieves, monsters, and the missing. But they have no idea what dangers await them in the hidden labyrinth of caverns deep benearth the city streets...
The Secret of the Dragon Gems (a Long-Distance Friendship Mixed Media Novel)
Co-written by Newbery Honor-winning author Rajani LaRocca and Chris Baron, this page-turning novel is told through letters, e-mails, instant messages, and video chats between camp friends Tripti and Sam over their shared love of a book series and some mysterious rocks they brought home from summer camp. Eleven-year-olds Tripti Kapoor, a feisty "word nerd" from Massachusetts, and Sam Cohen, a shy, imaginative, budding geologist from California, are both miserable at Camp Dilloway, a summer camp in upstate New York. On the last night of camp, they follow a shooting star to a quiet creek. There they find two silvery rocks glowing in the night. They each take one home, and their long-distance friendship begins. It's soon clear that these are no ordinary rocks. They seem to move on their own, get strangely hot, and even take over Tripti and Sam's thoughts! Inspired by their mutual love of their favorite book series, The Dragon Gems, they dub the rocks Opal and Jasper, after the Dragon Gems in the books. But others are interested in the stones too--including the owner of Camp Dilloway, who hides a secret of his own. Tripti and Sam must crack the Dragon Gems' code and keep them out of Dilloway's clutches, all while navigating the rocky road of middle school friendships and learning to stand up for what is right.
Heart String
Now available as a board book featuring an irresistibly tactile embossed string, this beautiful and heartwarming story reminds us that we're all connected. There's a heart string binding us all together! Through backyards and neighborhoods, over mountains, and across oceans, this colorful heart string ties us all together. Out of sight yet undeniable, it joins our hearts so that we are never truly alone. Follow the thread of this reassuring story to see how, even in a world as vast as ours, there is always a bond that connects us to the ones we love--and to the world we share. WE ARE CONNECTED: Whether we're loved ones or strangers, this book is a poignant reminder that one person's joys and sorrows impact us all. TACTILE LEARNING: The illustrated string is glossy and slightly raised, inviting young hands to trace its contours throughout the book, something readers will love as they're reminded of the many beautiful ways we're all connected. REASSURING MESSAGE: Nervousness or anxiety about distance or separation are universal feelings! From attending the first day of school to a traveling parent or distant grandparent, any child will find comfort in this book. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: These colorful heart strings weave through streets, neighborhoods, mountains, and oceans--across the globe--showing us that love can overcome both distance and hardship and ultimately revealing the threads that bind us together as one global community. Perfect for: Fans of classic and heartwarming board books like All the World, I Love You to the Moon and Back, and Everywhere Babies Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking engaging books to share Preschool and kindergarten classroom or teacher gift Gift-giving for baby shower, birthday, back to school, or Valentine's Day
Disney Baby: Here Comes Easter
Lift the flaps and what will you find? Disney favorites getting ready for an Easter surprise! Babies and toddlers will delight in a fun and festive exploration of vocabulary, shapes, and colors in this oversized, lift-the-flap board book perfect for Easter fun. With 10 pages of colorful Easter scenes featuring a wide variety of favorite Disney characters--including Mickey Mouse, Stitch, Princess Tiana, Winnie the Pooh, the 101 Dalmatians, and more--Here Comes Easter! is the perfect way to explore the traditions of the holiday and practice new words with your 0-to-3-year old. With over 35 flaps to lift, the curious hands and minds of little ones will stay engaged as they practice their developing fine-motor skills and consider the concepts of shape, size, and color.
I Love You to the Moon and Back: A Touch-And-Feel Book
The global best seller, now available as a stunning gift book with touch-and-feel textures throughout. I love you to the moon and stars, my precious little one. Tim Warnes' and Amelia Hepworth's adorable picture book has grown into a best-selling brand, featuring stunning illustrations of Big Bear and Little Bear's heartwarming adventures and a simple text that is perfect for reading aloud. Now little ones can also explore the textures of soft animal fur, twinkling stars, water splashes, and a glowing moon in this deluxe touch-and-feel edition that's ideal to share during cozy reading time.
AI & Aiko and the Dinosaur Hug
Based on the viral, record-breaking, and award-winning Giphy sensation, this latest loving and heartfelt magical adventure stars a boy and his dog who learn that there is nothing warmer than a hug from a friend. Ai and his friends are excited to play in the snow! It might be chilly, but they know they have Grandpa's warm caf矇 waiting for them when they return. So when Aiko finds a big blue dinosaur shivering in the cold, they know they need to help him, even if they're scared. It's time for another Ai and Aiko adventure! Back at the caf矇, the friends do everything they can think of to warm the dinosaur up. They give him hot chocolate, a hat and mittens, and every cozy thing they have. But the dinosaur keeps shivering and shivering! It's only when Ai comes face-to-face with his fear that he realizes just what the dinosaur really needs. In this sweet and cozy winter story, a hug is the warmest thing of all.
You and Me, Baby
A beautiful celebration of mamas and babies getting to know each other, by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed The arrival of a new baby changes everything. These marvelous little beings bring with them a whole lot of sweetness--and a whole set of new experiences to navigate. But the wonderful thing is that we learn and grow together, just like the mamas and babies in this book, and with time we all get the hang of this brand-new relationship. You and me, baby!
Carnival Queen
A joyful Carnival book for kids ages 3-7 about the power of community, with vibrant illustrations and back matter introducing traditional holiday celebrations all around the world. Join Kayla, Mommy, and Granny as they get ready for Carnival, the biggest party of the year! It's Carnival day, and Kayla is SO excited! She helps Granny cook, and she waits patiently as Mommy puts colorful beads in her hair. But when Kayla gets dressed in her glittery, colorful costume and starts to dance around the house, she accidentally rips the material. Mommy and Granny try to fix it, but it's still not quite right. At the celebration, Kayla asks for help from the other mas bands (celebrants in elaborate costumes). This colorful, inspiring celebration of carnival includes back matter on carnival celebrations in different parts of the world. A joyful celebration of community, courage, ancestry, and the most vibrant event of the year! With back matter introducing traditional holiday celebrations all around the world.
Hello Baby, It's Me, Alfie
Join Alfie as he waits impatiently for his new sibling to arrive in this charming and funny picture book about the baby growth process -- which includes an illustrated baby growth chart on the back of the book jacket! Alfie has a new sibling on the way, and he can't wait to meet them! Follow Alfie and his enthusiastic narration all the way from six weeks, when his sibling is just a tiny lemon pip, to their highly anticipated welcome to the world at forty weeks when they're a big pumpkin! This funny and informative picture book follows the growth stages of a baby (with helpful fruit and vegetable comparisons!) and teaches how to be a good big sibling to a new baby.
Rose Weaves a Garden
This heartfelt picture book about the love shared between generations--and the traditions that bind them--shows how a grandfather teaches his grandchild to weave a beautiful rug. Rose's Baba joon (her grandfather) loves three things most in the world: His loom, where he weaves fine rugs for family and friends; his garden; and most of all, Rose! When Rose decides she wants to weave her own rug -- its design inspired by a drawing she made of their garden--Baba is thrilled to teach her. Working side-by-side at the loom, grandfather and granddaughter tie colorful strands of yarn into thousands of knots. But just as the rug slowly begins to take shape, Baba falls ill. Rose knows one thing that will make him feel better: a beautiful -- and finished! -- garden rug. But will she be able to weave the rest of the rug on her own? This tender portrait of a young girl and her grandfather is a moving tribute to the joy of learning from someone you love.
Under Anna's Umbrella
When a loved one dies, grief can isolate us as if we're hiding under an umbrella of sadness. This touching and wise story will comfort the readers who need it most. Anna never goes anywhere without her umbrella. Not since the stormy day of her father's funeral. Under her umbrella, she feels safe--safe to be angry and sad. She refuses to put away her umbrella no matter the weather, both outside and in. And then one rainy day she notices a boy getting drenched, and when she invites him under the umbrella with her, things begin to change. This heartfelt story explores how grief, like an umbrella, protects us, but also blocks light from our lives. However, with time and healing and help from a friend, we can lower our umbrella to see the sun. And maybe even a rainbow.
This Dad Loves You
A beautiful, heartfelt rhyming text from parent to child to be read aloud and treasured. Author Laura Motherway and illustrator Ian Worrall-Dutton team up to create the perfect matching set of books with both ' Mom' and ' Dad' titles represented.
Magnolia Rising
In the Lowcountry, there is a special place between the land and sea where creatures live and sea grass grows on a floor of mud and sand. At school in the Lowcountry, Magnolia the blue crab, who goes by Maggie, doesn't fit in. But her luck changes when she meets Aster the anxiety-ridden heron, another outsider who is often teased by the other marsh creatures. Maggie's friendship with Aster brings her to new heights when he saves her from a bed of water snakes. Before she knows it, she's clutched in Aster's webbed feet, flying high above the marsh and enjoying it in all its splendor. But when these two misfits share with their peers the story of their daring adventure, instead of being praised for their bravery, they are mocked and accused of lying. When Maggie and Aster identify an approaching hurricane, the marsh creatures must abandon their assumptions in order to face the challenge bearing down on them. Ultimately, the community learns to put their faith in this steadfast duo, outcasts turned heroes who save everyone from sure disaster. With themes of friendship, adventure, and resilience, Magnolia Rising encourages young readers to remember the value of believing in themselves and embracing what makes them unique.
My Dad Is the Best
A fierce competition ensues between two boys arguing over whose dad is strongest in this absurdly silly-yet-sweet picture book, with a surprise twist ending. Two boys try to one-up each other about their strong dads. One says his dad can pick up a truck filled with elephants, which makes the other boy claim his dad can do the same, but with pregnant elephants! Eventually the boys realize something even more special about their dads. The perfect book for any kid who intensely loves their parent.
Grumble Boats
What happens when you're feeling upset? Grandma shows Emma how to say goodbye to being grumpy in this sweet and sensitive social emotional picture book. A must-read for preschoolers and kindergarteners who are often caught up in their feels. Emma is spending the afternoon with her grandmother, but she's very grumbly. That's because she didn't get to go to the pirate party with her brother and now she feels left out. Grandma shows Emma how to draw your grumbles. Then how to take your grumble drawing and fold it into a boat. They take their boats out to the water and say goodbye to their grumbles forever. Once they let go of their grumbly feelings, a different type of grumble makes them realize something: it's time for lunch! A gentle and loving social-emotional learning story for little ones learning to navigate their feelings.
The Bakers Dozen
At the most charming bakery, the pastry chefs of The Bakers Dozen learn to embrace change--and encounter the delights of the doughnut! The work at The Bakers Dozen bakery goes like clockwork--all twelve bakers have a job to do and the jobs are completed without a hitch. When a new chef shows up looking for a spot on the team, and with a tempting treat too, the bakers insist The Bakers Dozen is "twelve, no more!" Even if the doughnuts do look delicious... Luckily, the new chef knows something surprising about a baker's dozen. This fun, rhyming read includes a doughnut recipe--and reminds readers that the more, the merrier!
Louie and Loucie
The Louie and Loucie series is a fun collection for children to enjoy and follow along with. From the moment these two lion cubs were born, they were very curious. Their happy, crazy, sometimes scary adventures will prove to be heartwarming, insightful, and entertaining for all to enjoy!
Louie and Loucie
The Louie and Loucie series is a fun collection for children to enjoy and follow along with. From the moment these two lion cubs were born, they were very curious. Their happy, crazy, sometimes scary adventures will prove to be heartwarming, insightful, and entertaining for all to enjoy!
