A Hiking Adventure
In this Little Blossom story, Kathryn and Liam pack their backpacks and head out on the trails for an adventure! Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding consonant digraphs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Nocturnal Creatures
What lurks in the Dunderberg Mountains?Teenager Cassie, growing up on her family's apple and peach orchard in upstate New York, was the first to see one of the terrifying, strange creatures from the woods around their property.Cassie's crush, El Salvadorian Darwin, thinks it's a Sisimito, a Central American creature of lore akin to the Sasquatch. Then, the family sees more of the frightening beasts, and it's not long before the creatures take aggressive action toward Cassie's family.That launches a life-and-death battle that could have devastating consequences ...
Don and Pat Play Ball
In this Little Blossom story, Don and Pat are trying to play ball. But their dog, Pen, keeps stealing the ball! Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding consonant digraphs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Soccer Spacetastrophe #2
The Last Kids on Earth meets Space Jam in this hilarious illustrated series about soccer, aliens, and friendship. Welcome to the Quantum Interstellar Sports League, where humans and aliens play soccer for the fate of the Earth! When twelve-year-old Wyatt Benson initially got drafted to play football in an intergalactic tournament against terrifying aliens, he was pretty sure it was supposed to be a one-time thing. But despite their previous victory, due to a loophole in the Quantum Interstellar Sports League's contract, Wyatt and his whole team of pro-athlete tweens are called back to the field to play for the fate of the world once again. Only this time, they're playing soccer. That's right, soccer--a sport Wyatt has absolutely zero experience with. His dad's legacy as the greatest football player ever does nothing to help him, and cocky Nitro quickly takes control of the team. When the new tournament starts and tensions amongst the team rise, Wyatt's friendships are quickly put to the test--because it seems like someone on the team doesn't want them to win... Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustrations, this is a laugh-out-loud series for any kid who loves soccer, science fiction, and friendship.
Dropping Beats
"Funny, bursting with heart, goofy, wise, and did I mention- wildly wonderfully funny." --Jon Scieszka, First National Ambassador of Young People's Literature and Founder of Guys Read A hilarious and heartfelt young YA comedy about the misadventures of an aspiring young rapper as he navigates school, family, and friendship. Thirteen-year-old Growls (aka Shaun) is an aspiring (awful) rapper who hopes to enter this year's Raptology competition with his best friend, Shanks (aka Zachariah). After all, what better way to land his crush (Tanisha) and get the respect he finally deserves than winning the contest and going viral? But when a livestream practice goes epically wrong, the two friends do go viral- and not in the way they'd hoped. Now the laughingstock of the school, Growls is sure he'll never have another chance to date Tanisha. Even worse, Shanks has gone MIA, leaving him terribly alone. But when Growls meets the new girl on the block (Siobhan), things don't seem so terrible after all. And with some patience, a little luck, and a whole lot of practice, he just might win the Raptology competition and be a hero to both Siobhan and Shanks. Either way, he's ready for this. He's steady for this. It's comeback season and they call him comeback king for a reason.
Dropping Beats
"Funny, bursting with heart, goofy, wise, and did I mention- wildly wonderfully funny." --Jon Scieszka, First National Ambassador of Young People's Literature and Founder of Guys Read A hilarious and heartfelt young YA comedy about the misadventures of an aspiring young rapper as he navigates school, family, and friendship. Thirteen-year-old Growls (aka Shaun) is an aspiring (awful) rapper who hopes to enter this year's Raptology competition with his best friend, Shanks (aka Zachariah). After all, what better way to land his crush (Tanisha) and get the respect he finally deserves than winning the contest and going viral? But when a livestream practice goes epically wrong, the two friends do go viral- and not in the way they'd hoped. Now the laughingstock of the school, Growls is sure he'll never have another chance to date Tanisha. Even worse, Shanks has gone MIA, leaving him terribly alone. But when Growls meets the new girl on the block (Siobhan), things don't seem so terrible after all. And with some patience, a little luck, and a whole lot of practice, he just might win the Raptology competition and be a hero to both Siobhan and Shanks. Either way, he's ready for this. He's steady for this. It's comeback season and they call him comeback king for a reason.
Megamonster
Megamonster, from Children's author David Walliams.On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are ludicrous, the school dinners are disgusting and the teachers are terrifying.When Larker is sent to the school, she quickly realises that VERY odd things are going on involving sinister Science teacher Doctor Doktur, a secret cave and a 'Monsterfication Machine'. Can Larker unravel the teacher's wicked plot?
Not Ready Player One
A very unlucky kid enters a real video game--and gets stuck on pause--in the ninth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! Video games are totally cool, right? Especially if you're the one playing on the outside of the screen. But what if you could go into the video game and become the player that all those evil mini-bosses are trying to beat? [REDACTED] gets the chance to find out when helping his friend with a video game project threatens to lead to a big GAME OVER! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Dork Diaries 1 Full-Color Edition
With brand-new, full-color illustrations, the book that started the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series comes alive in full bloom and geared for a new modern middle grade audience. New school. New life. New drama. New edition in AMAZING FULL COLOR! THINK GUMBALLS, RAINBOWS, AND CANDY! Nikki Maxwell's very first diary, filled with drama, tears, and lots of laughs (sometimes snotty ones!) is now filled with SQUEE-worthy new bright, vibrant, candy-colored art! OMG!
Not Ready Player One
A very unlucky kid enters a real video game--and gets stuck on pause--in the ninth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! Video games are totally cool, right? Especially if you're the one playing on the outside of the screen. But what if you could go into the video game and become the player that all those evil mini-bosses are trying to beat? [REDACTED] gets the chance to find out when helping his friend with a video game project threatens to lead to a big GAME OVER! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Hilo Book 11: The Great Space Iguana
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Get ready for adventure, friendship, and lots of laughs with the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series kids love! Hilo may be the boy who crashed to earth...but when a Space Iguana shows up D.J.s backyard, it turns out it's D.J. who might be the key to saving the universe! "An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, creator of DOG MAN AHHHHH! A GIANT SPACE IGUANA has landed in D.J.'s backyard. Where did she come from? And why is the whole universe out to get her?! D.J., Hilo, and Gina will have to RACE through space to get her home! If they don't, the whole universe will be in DANGER! But there''s a galaxy of TROUBLE--(not to mention one super annoyed alien dad, some very cranky monsters, and a warrior match combat challenge (um, what?!?!)--in their way. Can they make it?! (And how is D.J. at driving a spaceship, anyway?)
Welcome to Motorvania!
A tour of Motorvania veers off track in this 8x8 storybook based on DreamWorks Animation's Mighty Monsterwheelies animated show now airing on Netflix! Meet the Mighty Monsterwheelies of Motorvania, a town that many cars and trucks call home, and where vehicles with monster powers keep the town safe. Mayor Van Helsing is taking a family of cars on a tour of the town on a car carrier, when the carrier hits a pothole and veers off the road. It's time for a Mighty Monsterwheelies rescue mission! Mighty Monsterwheelies (c) 2025 DreamWorks Animation LLC; Universal Monsters Franchise (c) Universal City Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Caboose
Caboose is a hilarious picture book all about the antics of classroom line-up from children's book creator and elementary school librarian Travis Jonker, with art from critically acclaimed illustrator Ruth Chan Every kid knows the joy of being line leader. You can make the line go fast. You can make the line go slow. You can stop suddenly and make the line crash--oh, the power! Cedric has all sorts of tricks to make sure he's first in line. There's the fast walk, the slow run, the shoulder tap, the slingshot, and so much more. But when Cedric's line leader antics go too far, he's banished to the back of the line. The very back of the line. Now that Cedric's the caboose, he must hatch a whole new world of hijinks. The turtle walk, the step back, the cloak of invisibility, the "no, no, after you!" The possibilities are endless! "A chaotic yet hilarious story grounded in real childhood emotions." (Kirkus starred review).* "Comically and intricately mapping a circuitous path through the playground." (Publishers Weekly starred review)
The Super Sports Society Vol. 2
Pel's an all-star baseball legacy. Tommy eats, sleeps, and farts sports. The two friends will have to put their skills to the test in their first-ever travel tournament with their baseball team in the second book of this fun illustrated series told in dual POVs that's so hysterical you might just poop yourself. Perfect for fans of The Last Kids on Earth, Big Nate, and The Secret Zoo. When eleven-year-old Tommy made his hometown's baseball travel team, he thought he'd be set for life. He thought he'd be royalty. He thought he'd become a member of the Super Sports Society. And that's all kind of true . . . it will all happen, AFTER he wins his first travel tournament. Meanwhile, Tommy's best friend, Pel, is also going to his first tournament, and using his dad's old baseball glove is a punch-in-the-gut reminder that he's no longer here. Or, as Ma says, is he? Join Tommy, Pel, Diesel, Clutch, Alfredo, Goetz, and the members of the Bulldogs (wait . . . no, the TurdlesI) in their first-ever travel baseball tournament. Of course, there's tons of LOL-worthy moments, like a laser tag game gone wrong, an incident involving bunch of chili flakes on pepperoni pizza (don't try that one at home), and a rival team that's gotta go down. Hopefully. This book is the second in The Super Sports Society series by Bryan Chick and Brett Radlicki. It's humor at its finest, interwoven with lessons about life, friendship, coming-of-age, battling anxiety both on and off the field, and grief. "Equal parts baseball and potty humor with an added whiff of conflict resolution." - Kirkus, for The Super Sports Society vol. 1 "The dialogue between characters will make the reader feel like they are in the huddle alongside Tommy and Pel!" - Matt Eicheldinger, bestselling author of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes "Bryan Chick and Brett Radlicki hit an easy home run with The Super Sports Society. Full of heart and humor, The Super Sports Society is cool enough to wear sunglasses indoors." - Terrance Crawford, bestselling author of the Piggy series
Silence at the Lock
I didn't expect to meet a grieving ghost or her dead mother. But then, I didn't expect to find out my town had been the site of a lynching, a lynching that had left my friend Sarah motherless and had made her a victim of murder as well. Their deaths aren't ancient history, though, not when one man who was a witness still holds sway in our small town. My friends and I have truth on our side, but will that be enough to keep us safe? If only telling the truth didn't come so hard to so many.
Charlotte and the Twelve
It's not every day a ghost curls up in your lap . . . But when little Henrietta decides I'm trustworthy and introduces me to her teacher, Charlotte, I find myself wrapped up in the story of their murders. Before long, my friends and I are saving a building, solving a murder, and telling the stories that a lot of people in our small town would rather be left untold. Our best hope for ourselves and for Henrietta and Charlotte is that the truth really will set us free.
Steele Secrets
Ghosts just don't show up for anybody. So when I meet the spirit of a former slave named Moses, I know he needs my help. But I didn't expect to be taking on half of my town, or the powerful men who seem to run everything and have done so for years. Secrets are being uncovered, and some people would do anything to keep them buried, no matter who gets hurt. I'll need the help of history and friends I can trust if I want to save Moses' graveyard and protect his legacy. If only everyone believed it was one worth protecting... A historical ghost story with no scares beyond the ones in our actual history.
Backstage Fright
A very unlucky kid breaks a leg--so to speak--when it's time for the school play in the seventh book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! When the famous Mr. Shae Pierre arrives to direct [REDACTED]'s school play, he won't accept anything but thespian perfection! It's all about projecting your voice, commanding the stage with flair, and staring at the audience until they applaud uncomfortably. [REDACTED] does his best to keep up, but on opening night, he realizes he's the only student not off-book! Luckily, his gloomiest friend knows all his lines. Working backstage has to be way easier than being on stage...right? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Backstage Fright
A very unlucky kid breaks a leg--so to speak--when it's time for the school play in the seventh book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! When the famous Mr. Shae Pierre arrives to direct [REDACTED]'s school play, he won't accept anything but thespian perfection! It's all about projecting your voice, commanding the stage with flair, and staring at the audience until they applaud uncomfortably. [REDACTED] does his best to keep up, but on opening night, he realizes he's the only student not off-book! Luckily, his gloomiest friend knows all his lines. Working backstage has to be way easier than being on stage...right? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Transition
A transgender teen's post-op recovery is derailed when he is bitten by a werewolf and his body begins to change. A thought-provoking page-turner that will haunt you for days! Hunter's life is at a turning point: After years of fighting his father for it, he's gotten top surgery. He's finally starting to feel comfortable in his own skin . . . only to be attacked by a strange creature in his backyard. Luckily, his best friend Gabe intervenes, and Hunter is able to walk away from the incident with his life--and new body--mostly intact. Still, something isn't right. First, his wounds are healing . . . strangely. Then there are the feverish nightmares, and his teeth . . . they're falling out of his head. Enter Mars, Hunter's other best friend, who points out the obvious: That mysterious creature was a werewolf, and Hunter is becoming one too--unless they can figure out a way to kill it. Now, Hunter, Gabe, and Mars are in a race against time. A voice that could only belong to the creature itself is worming its way into Hunter's head, and as the days pass, it's getting louder. It promises revenge on Hunter's transphobic peers if he succumbs to his lycanthropic transformation. Or he can reject the monster and fight alongside his friends before the body--and life--he's fought so hard for slips away for good. The choice is Hunter's.
Who's All Going (to Die)?
One can never ask too many questions in this contemporary horror about a teen girl who gets invited to the soft launch of a luxury resort and finds their wellness practices disturbing--and deadly. Ariana is ready to get away. From the chill of a New York winter. From the anxiety around her volleyball injury and what that means for her future. Thanks to her new friend Oakley, she can do just that. Oakley has offered Ariana an all-expenses-paid trip to her parents' wellness retreat on an island off Barbados. The Dream resort seems like the per-fect escape. At least, it did before lifestyle guru Juniper-Moon started introducing sus-pect activities like psychedelic mushroom tea ceremonies and bee venom facials. And as disturbing accidents start happen-ing around the island and tension between the guests and staff builds, Aria realizes she and her friends might not be in paradise after all. Now it's no longer a question of when but if they can make it home alive.
Who's All Going (to Die)?
One can never ask too many questions in this contemporary horror about a teen girl who gets invited to the soft launch of a luxury resort and finds their wellness practices disturbing--and deadly. Ariana is ready to get away. From the chill of a New York winter. From the anxiety around her volleyball injury and what that means for her future. Thanks to her new friend Oakley, she can do just that. Oakley has offered Ariana an all-expenses-paid trip to her parents' wellness retreat on an island off Barbados. The Dream resort seems like the per-fect escape. At least, it did before lifestyle guru Juniper-Moon started introducing sus-pect activities like psychedelic mushroom tea ceremonies and bee venom facials. And as disturbing accidents start happen-ing around the island and tension between the guests and staff builds, Aria realizes she and her friends might not be in paradise after all. Now it's no longer a question of when but if they can make it home alive.
Dino Dig (a Rubble & Crew Water Wonder Storybook)
Help Rubble & Crew bow-wow build in this interactive storybook! Use the water pen to reveal images on every page.Rubble and his crew of construction pups find dinosaur bones in a park -- and then build a museum in town to share the dinosaurs with everyone!Fill the enclosed pen with water and reveal hidden dinosaur bones, pups, and construction vehicles on every page. When the pages dry, refill the pen and do it all over again -- the perfect mess-free activity for fun at home or on the go! Pup-tastic!
My Grandma Lives in Arizona
When snow-loving Kyle gets a plane ticket to see his Grandma in the desert, he's not so sure what to expect. But after a rip-roaring road trip around Arizona--through Tucson, Bisbee, Winslow, across dams and lakes and the grandest of canyons--Kyle may just have become a convert to the warm air and dark skies. After all, when you're with Grandma Rose, everything's an adventure!
Cranky Makes a Friend
In this second picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and acclaimed picture book author Phuc Tran's bestselling Cranky series, Cranky is feeling extra cranky when a new crane joins the crew. There's a new crane on the construction site! His name is Lefty and he's the opposite of Cranky--smiley, talkative, and a jokester. Everything Lefty does makes Cranky feel extra cranky. But everyone else seems to love him. What if Cranky's friends like Lefty more than him?Find out how self-acceptance and a supportive crew help one cranky truck make a new friend in this humorous story about big trucks, big feelings, and even bigger friendships. With Phuc Tran's hilarious text and Pete Oswald's bold, expressive illustrations, this read is perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and construction vehicles.
Mister Norton's New Hat
With a message of kindness and an accumulative text that begs to be read aloud, this is a future classic in the making. One Monday morning, Horace Norton finds that a mouse has made a house in his hat. Now, this is something of a surprise . . .and it's only the start of a wild week for the kind and calm Mister Norton, who, with each passing day, discovers more and more animals have moved in with him. From birds in his bicycle basket to squirrels in his shoes, not to mention the collection of cats curled up in his coat! What will Mister Norton do when the animals take over his bathroom, his bed - and even HIS BEARD?
Gymnastics
Play The Game: Gymnastics features star gymnasts, and an overview of the sport's history, rules, equipment, key skills and warm-ups. It is ideal for young players who are being introduced to the sport for the first time, as well as enthusiasts who want to hone their skills. Readers will bring to the field a grasp of the basic principles and the confidence to participate. Each of the 20 books in the Play The Game series is designed to introduce 8-14 year olds to a specific sport. These titles teach young players the basic principles and key skills giving them the confidence and motivation to go out and play.
We're Not Safe Here
From the author of The Bone Witch and The Girl from the Well comes a chilling horror told primarily through video transcripts, message boards, and radio shows, that will shake you to your core.Wispy Falls is safe. The town motto is even "You'll be safe here!" But you aren't safe in the woods that surround the town. In the woods there are monsters. People go missing in the woods. And sometimes the monsters don't stay in the woods...maybe you aren't that safe in Wispy Falls.A seventeen-year-old vlogger known as Storymancer is determined to get to the bottom of what's wrong in his town. A few years ago, his little brother went missing in the woods and no one, not even his parents, seemed to care enough to try and find him.But for the first time, an actual body has been found in the woods, and Storymancer is using the opportunity to uncover the rotten core at the heart of Wispy Falls. To investigate the monsters that lurk in the shadows, and the people in town who might just want the monsters there after all.
Greg the Sausage Roll: Wish You Were Here
Sun's out, crumbs out - Greg the Sausage Roll is SO EXCITED to be jetting off on his first-ever holiday! He's ready to hop on a plane to paradise for some FUN IN THE SUN! Karaoke, splashing in the pool, ice cream - Greg's ready to try it all and have the BEST HOLIDAY EVER! But will he miss his sausage-roll sweetheart, Gloria, and all his friends back at the bakery? Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of sausage rolls - and creators of the hilarious No. 1 bestseller Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa's Little Helper.
Surviving Highschool
High school: where your heart shatters, your dreams take flight, and your truest friends become your lifeline. For Jenny, the fiery Sagittarius with a heart of gold, Pepper, the spotlight-seeking Leo with a secret lonely life, Ginger, the quirky Aquarius reeling from loss, and Michael, the driven Capricorn desperate to stand out, the freshman year is a battlefield. But as they collide and connect, they discover that amidst the chaos, laughter, and tears, they have the chance to forge unbreakable bonds and discover who they really are. Get ready for a heart-wrenching, hilarious journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the unforgettable highs and lows of surviving high school.
Dave Pigeon (Turkey Dinner!)
It's the most wonderful time of the year: there's frozen white dust on the ground, the Human Lady has decorated her nest with shiny things, and the scent of scrumptious goodness is wafting from the kitchen . . . But then Tinkles the Canary comes with unprecedented news. That delicious smell is not just deliciousness with a sprinkling of yumminess . . . it's the smell of TURKEY. Being cooked! Horrors! Can Dave and Skipper save a bird that's delivered in a plastic wrapper? Probably not. But what if they can work out a way to put nut roast on the menu instead?
Silly Puppies
Share a silly story with baby! Get ready to giggle as playful pups prepare for bedtime in this delightful board book, perfect for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups to share. Follow along with the puppies' bedtime routine -- from bath time to drying their fur to snuggling in for one more story (or maybe four). With hilarious photos of dogs and engaging rhyming text, this book is perfect for reading aloud. The sturdy pages are built for little hands, making it a fun way to share laughs and bond together. This durable dog board book features: - photos of adorable puppies to catch baby's eye- silly surprises that inspire smiles and giggles- a shared reading experience that strengthens bonds with caregivers- simple rhyming text to build early literacy skills It's never too early to start reading and giggling with babies! This silly book makes together time with your little one engaging, playful and perfectly cuddly. Created by experts with age-perfect learning in mind, Silly Puppies will make a perfect first birthday or baby shower gift!
Rhino's Run
"You can't play it safe when you're the captain."From celebrated author Robert Lipsyte, this powerful coming-of-age follows high school football player Ronnie "Rhino" Rhinehart after a violent incident at school leaves him questioning everything he ever believed.Ronnie Rhinehart, better known as Rhino on the field, is the captain of his high school team in Woodhaven, a small town obsessed with football. His only goal is to earn a Division I football scholarship so he can escape this town forever. Until the day he punches Josh Kremens in the face.To avoid serious punishment and stay in school, Ronnie is forced to join Group, a cast of misfits who discuss their feelings with a counselor. At the same time, tensions are rising on the football team. Not everyone is happy that Ronnie, a junior, was named captain, especially Cogan and his friends the Berserkers. Other than his best friend, Andy, Ronnie struggles to find solace and support, even at home, where his dad puts pressure on him to maintain his role on the team. Reluctantly, Ronnie finds himself liking aspects of Group, even if he isn't always a welcome presence to the other members. Then one fateful day, Keith, another Group member, comes to school with a gun . . . and everything changes.
All About Some Dogs
Dogs are alike but also different! Dogs come in all sizes and furry colors. Some are lazy, some run, some work and have jobs, and some even shop! Some protect and comfort, some bark like crazy, but they love you at the end!
The Ghost of the Rickety House
After their harrowing encounter with zombies, Abner, Sani, Ray, and Umari believed they had witnessed the scariest of horrors. But when they follow a mysterious, ghostly figure through the darkened woods, they're about to confront an even more chilling terror. The brothers find themselves standing in front of a spooky, rickety house, and although they're all a bit nervous, they're convinced the ghost is just their imagination running wild. That is until they step inside the house... and Abner disappears. Now, it's up to Sani, Ray, and Umari to unravel the mystery of the house and rescue their brother from whatever ghostly force is haunting the place. Filled with spooky fun, unexpected twists, and plenty of laughs.Fearsome Four: The Ghost of the Rickety House is the ideal adventure for kids seeking a thrilling blend of fear and laughter. Can the brothers escape, or will they be trapped in the haunted house forever?
