Final Season
**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a gripping, deeply personal standalone football novel about a star middle school quarterback faced with a life-changing decision after his dad is diagnosed with ALS. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica!With two all-star college football players for brothers and a former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman for a father, it is only natural for sixth-grade quarterback Benjamin Redd to follow in their footsteps.However, after his dad receives a heartbreaking ALS diagnosis--connected to all those hard hits and tackles he took on the field--Ben's mom becomes more determined than ever to get Ben to quit football.Ben isn't playing just for himself though. This might be his dad's last chance to coach. And his teammates need a quarterback that can lead them to the championships. But as Ben watches the heavy toll ALS takes on his dad's body, he begins to question if this should be his final season after all.
Mom & Dad Are Always Right
Pete and June have their own ideas about how things should be. There comes a time when THEY should get to make their own decisions about things like bedtime and what kind of food to eat. Mom and Dad can't always be right, can they? Find out what happens when Pete and June decide to do things THEIR way!
The Strictest Teacher in All of France
Ex-Sesame Street animator/illustrator Jason Doll and first-time author Thom Van Every have teamed up to create a very funny and touching story in verse, with wonderful illustrations.Storyline - Federico is a naughty boy. His parents send him to a school run by Madame Giroux, the strictest teacher in all of France. Will Federico change his ways? Will Madame Giroux make him behave? Who will have the last word?The book is also available in French: 'L'Institutrice La Plus S矇v癡re de France'
Cactus Girls
Cactus Girls is a young adult adventure story about what happens on the journey to find yourself, healing the brokenness deep inside, and finally moving on. Ride along with 18 year olds Sandy and Holly to some National Parks and into California. Watch them see life out West and discover who they are and who they want to be.Sequel to "Don't Whisper in MyEar."18-year-old Sandy Kelly's only goalin life is to find herself and not follow in her mother's footsteps.After high school, Sandy journeysout west to several breathtaking national parks with her best friend. But, before they leave, Sandy meets a gray-haired man at a gas station, who tellsher to look for geodes out west because they hold secrets inside. Intrigued, Sandy now has a new mission to find a geode of her own and find the secretinside. During her search, Sandy meets people from all walks of life andexperiences things she'll never forget, but she can't help but feel something'smissing. Her calls home go unanswered, and every step she makes to findingherself leads back to where she started. But what she finds when she gets homewill stay with her forever.
What If My Hair Had Feet?
Why is the moon so far away?Where do babies come from?What if my hair had feet?If you have kids, you know they ask a lot of questions, as there's a lot for them to explore. Asking questions is essential to learning, and it's something kids do naturally.In What If My Hair Had Feet? Jax is a curious little boy whose mind is always running wild, which makes him think of the most peculiar questions. On the day his dad takes him to the barber to get his hair cut, the craziest of all questions pops in his head. Laugh and wonder along with Jax as you watch his imagination come alive on the pages of this book.Do you have a child who asks all kinds of questions? Then this story is perfect for you. Enjoy quality time together as you and your little one laugh your way through this funny rhyming book. This story encourages children to explore their curiosity through questions, which help to grow their imagination and help them to navigate the world as they see it. A child's curiosity is a seed of knowledge that sprouts in the mind. It's up to us-parents and teachers and caregivers-to nurture it and help it grow.From the author of The Luckiest Child: Becoming a Blended Family-this book is Child, Mom, Educator, and Therapist Approved!
My Butt Is So Christmassy!
Celebrate Christmas with everyone's favorite character from the bestselling Butt book series! This delightful rhyming story follows our inventive young hero as he dreams about dressing up his plain backside in something festive "with layers and layers of green, with baubles that glow, bows in a row, and a star where it's easily seen!" Will he get his wish? Kids will find out as they giggle all the way through this sweet holiday story.
Break
Seventeen-year-old Trey Barrow has lost everything-his home, his family, and possibly his mind. Pursued by a threat that only he can hear or see, it's getting harder for Trey to decide which of his experiences is more terrifying: the "real" world, where he woke up restrained to a bed in a psychiatric hospital, or the "fantasy" world where he's being hunted by a death-dealing shadow from the spirit realm.Then he meets fellow patient Pearl Parker, a streetwise mystery who starts hospital riots for laughs. Pearl is the first and only person to believe in Trey's looming threat, and she convinces him they need to escape. Now, before the fate of the entire world is lost. Realizing he doesn't have to face this nightmare alone, Trey follows Pearl down an endless road of infinite possibilities, hidden motives, an unintentional kidnapping, and not nearly enough snacks. But as their stolen car blazes a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style escape across the Southwestern US, the police and Trey's dark visions are never far behind.
Break
Seventeen-year-old Trey Barrow has lost everything-his home, his family, and possibly his mind. Pursued by a threat that only he can hear or see, it's getting harder for Trey to decide which of his experiences is more terrifying: the "real" world, where he woke up restrained to a bed in a psychiatric hospital, or the "fantasy" world where he's being hunted by a death-dealing shadow from the spirit realm.Then he meets fellow patient Pearl Parker, a streetwise mystery who starts hospital riots for laughs. Pearl is the first and only person to believe in Trey's looming threat, and she convinces him they need to escape. Now, before the fate of the entire world is lost. Realizing he doesn't have to face this nightmare alone, Trey follows Pearl down an endless road of infinite possibilities, hidden motives, an unintentional kidnapping, and not nearly enough snacks. But as their stolen car blazes a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style escape across the Southwestern US, the police and Trey's dark visions are never far behind.
Adorfalina and the Gift of Self-Confidence
FULL OF WIT AND WISDOM, THIS ADVENTURE STORY FOLLOWS ADORFALINA, a little Angel who is afraid to fly, lacks self-confidence, is always late, but daydreams of flying in a pair of beautiful purple wings. The Angels hold an emergency meeting to save the Earth from bullies and everlasting unhappiness, and Adorfalina is late again. She does, however, come up with the perfect plan to help Earth and the best human to use it. Sara Hattson is a young girl with Down syndrome. She is both kind and insightful. After some humorous mishaps, Adorfalina and her friends cook up the magical Gift of Self-Confidence. Will the Gift work? Will Sara be able to spread the Gift of Self-Confidence? This story demonstrates how self-confidence, respect, and kindness between people of different cultural, social, and special needs develop friendship and happiness.
2020 Fresh Clean Jokes For Kids
2020 Fresh Clean Jokes For Kids is one of the biggest book of original jokes for children with over 2200 family-friendly jokes, mostly in quiz-style question-and-answer challenges. It has at least 2020 new jokes plus a few hundred extra to adjust for some old jokes. The book is divided into two parts: Jokes for learning - These jokes combine fun and learning (general knowledge and English-language skills). It includes cross-the-road jokes, animal jokes, pun jokes, computer jokes, programming jokes, physics jokes, chemistry jokes, biology jokes, medical jokes, geography jokes...Jokes for fun - These jokes are purely for the hedonistic consumption of humor - financial jokes, breakup jokes...There are three chapters devoted to foreign languages. It is a treasure house of clever puns, wordplay and interesting facts/riddles. It has also the some of the best one-liners EVER written in the English language. If you are skeptical, read the jokes in the chapters Off The Wall Philosopher. There are plenty of illustrations and some very novel joke formats. In all, it presents loads of fun for kids and their families.
The Little Fire Truck
Now available as a board book! The Little Fire Truck is ready for rescues big and small in Book 3 of the Little Vehicles series! Join firefighter Jill and her fearless little fire truck as they zip all over town to put out smoky fires and rescue those in need, with the help of the fire crew in this picture book companion to The Little Dump Truck and The Little School Bus. There's lots of challenging work to do, but this trusty team is always ready to rescue!
Marko Fixes the Museum
Marko is surprised when he visits the museum for the first time. Everything is broken!!! Well, Marko can't just leave it like that. Luckily, he knows just how to fix it.
Who Said Cars Are Just for Boys?
Who Said Cars Are Just For Boys? features a little girl named Amy who grows up with a fascination for cars. She loves going to the auto parts store and car shows with her dad and dreams of the day when she can drive. For now, she settles for riding her bike down her driveway. Amy is ridiculed for having this passion, but with the support of her parents and her good friend Max, she gets the girls in her class interested in model cars and learning about mechanics and horsepower. Through perseverance, Amy grows her "recess car group" of girls, one by one.
Grotski and the Magic Wheat
Farmer Grotski sees trouble coming when a flashy salesman convinces his neighbors to abandon traditional methods and crops. The salesman brags his seeds of "magic wheat" only need tossing out, need no tending and even harvest themselves. The outcome is a catastrophe with lasting effects.
Mom & Dad Are Always Right
Pete and June have their own ideas about how things should be. There comes a time when THEY should get to make their own decisions about things like bedtime and what kind of food to eat. Mom and Dad can't always be right, can they? Find out what happens when Pete and June decide to do things THEIR way!
Who Said Cars Are Just for Boys?
Who Said Cars Are Just For Boys? features a little girl named Amy who grows up with a fascination for cars. She loves going to the auto parts store and car shows with her dad and dreams of the day when she can drive. For now, she settles for riding her bike down her driveway. Amy is ridiculed for having this passion, but with the support of her parents and her good friend Max, she gets the girls in her class interested in model cars and learning about mechanics and horsepower. Through perseverance, Amy grows her "recess car group" of girls, one by one.
Peanut Butter Monster
The Peanut Butter Monster eats jars and jars of peanut butter all day, every day.But what happens when the Peanut Butter Monster runs out of peanut butter?He goes on a peanut butter hunt of course.
This Book Is Not a Bedtime Story
Renowned author Eoin McLaughlin and award-nominated illustrator Rob Starling join forces to create a hilarious, not-so-spooky tale! This book is NOT a bedtime story.It's scary, strange and rather gory.Bedtime stories make you sleepy.This book won't. It's much too CREEPY.Except it isn't... this book is told by a group of monsters who think they're very scary, but in fact they're not - they're cute and cuddly. They try their hardest to scare you - in a haunted house, creepy wood, ghostly ship and darkest dark, but each time they fail! The problem is, these monsters aren't at all spooky. They're a bit silly, actually. And a bit cuddly. In fact, they share the insecurities and worries of us humans and all they want is a cosy, snoozy good night's sleep.Despite the title of this book it really is a bedtime story. A brilliant tale that reassures children, makes them laugh and gets them ready for a peaceful night's sleep.
The Little Snowplow
The #1 New York Times bestseller! Big trucks may brag and roar, but small and steadfast wins the day in this cheerful story with timeless appeal. On the Mighty Mountain Road Crew, the trucks come in one size: BIG. That is, until the little snowplow joins the crew. None of the other trucks think that the little snowplow can handle the big storms, but he knows that he can do it--and just to be sure, he trains hard, pushing loads of gravel, pulling blocks of concrete, and doing plow lifts to get ready. But when a blizzard arrives, will the little snowplow's training be enough to clear the streets and handle unexpected trouble? Taking its place beside classics such as The Little Engine That Could and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, this tale of a plucky little plow will find a clear path to readers' hearts.
Defending Champ
In this follow up to Triple Threat, New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica takes us to the soccer field in another empowering story--now in paperback! Fresh off her football victory as QB, twelve-year-old Alex Carlisle is on cloud nine. But with football season over, Alex is ready to get back on the field on the spring for soccer. But after tryouts, with Alex back on her old team, she and her teammates find out that athletic funding has been cut in Orrville, and girls soccer is one of the first teams to go. Now, Alex knows playing soccer is about more than just healthy competition--it's about fighting for their right to play. Why should the girls team be first to get cut? So the soccer girls hatch a plan. The girls team versus the boys team; if the girls can raise enough money, they will fund their own season. But Alex soon realizes that her plan to save the girls team has consequences. Will Alex be able to figure out a way so that everyone gets the chance to play? Or will the girls be the ones left out?
Welcome to Dweeb Club
For fans of Gordon Korman comes a "funny and original" (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade adventure about a school club whose members stumble across video footage of themselves from five years in the future.What if a school club changed your life forever? In the second week of seventh grade, Jason Sloan signs up for the brand-new HAIR Club. He and his friends have no idea what it's about, but since they're the first to sign up they figure they'll be in charge in no time. The club turns out to be super weird: using fancy new equipment donated by a mysterious benefactor, the members are supposed to monitor school security footage. Their first assignment: find out what is stealing the cafeteria's croutons. Instead of the expected dark cafeteria, the computers show the club members something else entirely: actual footage of themselves as high school seniors, five years in the future! What on earth could be happening? Is it some kind of time warp or alternate reality? Or is it just an unfunny prank? As they scramble to solve the mystery, they can't help but notice something else--none of them like what they see five years from now. Is there any way to change the future--and their fates? Figuring out who you are and who you want to become has never been funnier in this laugh-out-loud romp through the perils of middle school--and beyond.
The Underdogs Catch a Cat Burglar
"The Underdogs will have young readers HOWLING with laughter, SNIFFING for clues, and BARKING with delight." --Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood, creators of the Real Pigeons series Perfect for fans of comical animal do-gooders like The Bad Guys, The InvestiGators, and The Chicken Squad, this hilarious chapter book series follows a group of bumbling dog detectives and their newest recruit--a cat! In this first case, the Underdogs are hot on the tail of a cat burglar. Crime is on the rise in Dogtown, and it's all thanks to a mysterious cat burglar! They've stolen everything from handbags to ham sandwiches, and nobody has been able to catch them. Now The Underdog Detective Agency is on the case . . . but as their name might suggest, they aren't exactly the best sleuths in town. Barkley and the other dogs at the agency have been in a bit of a slump, but this latest case could turn it all around. So to catch this menacing cat burglar, they may have to do the unthinkable and hire their first-ever cat detective. Enter Fang, a street-smart, one-eyed feline and the newest member of the team. Being a cat in a dog's world isn't easy, but Fang is determined to prove she's got what it takes. Will Fang and Barkley be able to work together to solve the case and help make Underdogs the top dogs once again? You'll have to read to find out in this paws-itively hilarious mystery!
What Kids Did Before TV
Growing up in the late 1940s and early 1950s in a small town in West Virginia, before the advent of TV, the author and her brothers were left alone to amuse themselves throughout the day. She and the gang of kids in the neighborhood came up with some very unique activities and pranks without close adult supervision. Based on these true events from her childhood, the short stories in his book give an account of the things these kids actually did. They did not have TV to distract them. She marvels today that she and her brothers grew up to become respectable adults. She hopes that the Statute of Limitations has expired in the fifty years since these acts were perpetrated even though they were just good, clean fun at the time.As she remembers some of the events of her childhood, she is thankful that she was given the freedom to roam about town as she chose during the day with little adult supervision. The events described in this book are a result of that freedom.
The Whispering Woods
Sophie, Hattie, and Owen go camping only to get spooked by some whispering in the woods in this eighteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse! Sophie, Hattie, and Owen are so excited to go camping! They prepare by learning how to set up a tent and making sure their bags are packed! But they aren't prepared for the strange noises they hear while exploring their campsite. Is there someone else in the woods nearby, or is it just their imagination? As it gets dark out, and they hear the noises again, the friends decide they need to find out just what's going on in these whispering woods. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!
Pandora Reborn
A buried chest is unearthed. A malevolent witch returns. Can Ron Olson stop her before she destroys him and Deer Falls? Ron did not sign up for battling an ancient evil. He is a reluctant newcomer to the small Colorado town. Adjusting to Deer Falls is already difficult for Ron who just wants to play soccer, but has been torn away from his father, his friends, and his old life back in Denver. Deer Falls is more than a sleepy farm town. It is also a hub for supernatural activity. Ron learns this firsthand when a mysterious witch is freed from an unearthed chest that once imprisoned her. This ancient and powerful evil descends upon the town a second time after a 55-year absence. No one is safe from her wrath as unexplained deaths and disappearances increase. Now Ron and his new friends are targeted as she conjures up terror in Deer Falls a second time. Can they discover the key to defeating this ancient evil before joining others in falling at her hand? Pandora Reborn is John Coon's debut novel and the first book in the Deer Falls horror series. If you love terrifying villains and relentlessly suspenseful stories, then this small-town horror tale will keep you turning the pages.
Instructions in Flesh
Talbot Mathias has always felt different. He's never really been able to connect with his adoptive parents, has had difficulty making friends at school, and has been tormented for his sexuality ever since entering Mariner High School, a place run by a new generation of teenage Golden Gods from South Hill, Edgemoor, and Fairhaven; legacy neighborhoods along the dark waters of Bellingham Bay filled with generational families with dark secrets and ghosts that seem to be in every window or on every street corner. As dark visions begin to consume Talbot's nights, his days grow worse and worse because of the vicious treatment at the hands of Thomas Burke, Randy Erickson, and Jared Peters, three stars of the Mariner football team. But what neither Talbot nor his tormentors know is that a haunting transformation is seeping its way through his veins. Pushed to the breaking point, Talbot does something that changes the course of his life forever. Now a vampire, Talbot learns that he comes from a line of Born vampires-the Mathias-the only humans in the world with the genetic pre-disposition to vampirism, and Talbot discovers a family he never knew he had. As Talbot navigates his new existence as one of the undead, his horrific dreams of a woman bathing in blood in the bowels of an ancient castle only get worse, and he begins to feel her calling to him-drawing him to her. As Talbot becomes more and more entrenched in the world of the immortal, the shadow war between the Created vampires and the Mathias-Born is revealed. A bloodthirsty and infamous Bloody Queen awakens, and is hell-bent on purifying the vampire world of the Created; leaving only the Mathias to rule. Through this war, Talbot Mathias discovers that the only one who has any power to stop her is him, and in the process, Talbot unravels the mystery of himself and the mother he never knew. Blending myth, history, and science, Instructions In Flesh is a compelling vampire novel that not only bites the jugular, but goes straight through the heart, exposing the pains of youth and the courage in confronting your own worst fears.
Highlands II
The adventure continues into the Highland. FrogFur and Alber in the mountains finding nitro conversion inventions that could change the future. Deep mountain analogy, fight scenes and an aquatic memoir to the water world of Quail
Meow Is Not a Cat
A wild story about being different, for ages 4-8.Meow Is Not Cat is a picture book about a clever kid who learns to embrace their unique qualities on a field trip. Meow, the main character, is puzzled as to why everyone calls them Meow. They suspect it's because they have cat-like ears on their hat, but their snarky feline friend has other ideas.Readers deeply appreciate how fun the book is to read, the stunning illustrations, and how it offers a positive view of a neurodiverse character. Many stories about neurodiverse kids feature adults "correcting" them. In this story, Meow changes an adult's perspective.Praise for Meow Is Not a CatKirkus Reviews calls it, "An appealingly offbeat book with a strong message about appreciating unusual thinking."The Children's Book Review says, "Thanks to the clever illustrations and relatable characters, this book will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Meow is Not a Cat is also a valuable reference for introducing the concept of neurodivergence both at home and in the classroom..."The StoryMeow's teacher, Ms. Snickety, thinks Meow doesn't listen, but Meow believes they "just listen differently." On a field trip to see wildlife, Ms. Snickety gives clear instructions on feeding the monkeys. But when no bananas are left for the children, Meow implements another one of Ms. Snickety's teachings, "sharing is caring."The monkeys fail to grasp the concept of sharing. When Meow takes back a banana, it leads to a comical and chaotic chase. Somehow, Meow ends up with all the bananas. Meow tries everything to escape, including some more literal interpretations of Ms. Snickety's teachings.As the confusion escalates, Meow eventually nails it. By having all the kids get into a straight line - just like Ms. Snickety always says, and combining that with some outlandish banana cannon solution, Meow ensures that everyone, including the monkeys, gets their fair share.This book celebrates kids who think differently and has a playful, colorful art style that matches the whimsical story.
Richard Scarry's Best Christmas Book Ever!
It's Christmastime in Busytown! Join Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and all their Busytown friends as they prepare for the holiday season! A great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry's Busytown. Busytown is getting ready for Christmas! Kids ages three to seven can join the celebration with Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Postman Pig, Hilda, and more in this fun-filled holiday storybook!
There’s a Dragon in Your Book
OH LOOK! The cutest baby DRAGON has hatched inside YOUR book! Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who's In Your Book series! This infectious read-aloud invites kids to use their powers of imagination--along with some stamping, blowing, and flapping--to save their book from an adorable baby dragon's flammable sneezes! First, you'll see there's an egg in your book. Then, a darling little dragon hatches from it! But whatever you do, don't tickle its nose, because you don't want it to sneeze. ACHOO! UH-OH! Bestselling author and musician Tom Fletcher and illustrator Greg Abbott have once again created a creature that readers will fall in love with--and want to play with--again and again! Don't miss a single story in the Who's In Your Book series!There's a Monster In Your BookThere's a Dragon In Your BookThere's an Elf In Your BookThere's an Alien in Your Book...and more books to come!
The Strictest Teacher in All of France
The Strictest Teacher in All of France Federico is a naughty boy. His parents send him to a school run by Madame Giroux, the strictest teacher in all of France. Will Federico change his ways? Will Madame Giroux make him behave? Who will have the last word?
Judy Moody: In a Monday Mood
For anyone who has ever had the Sunday night blues, Judy declares that every day can be a holiday if you just find something to celebrate. Happy National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, anyone? Crumbs! Why can't every day be Saturday? Judy Moody is Monday-morning mopey. Another week in her same-old seat at her same-old desk in her same-old school. Even worse, there aren't any days off from school for ages. But when she steps into Class 3T, Judy's Monday frown turns upside down. Pop! Pop! Pop-pop-pop! Mr. Todd is making Monday special by celebrating Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day (no lie)! This gives Judy an idea that just-might-maybe turn her week around: why not make every day of the week a holiday? But after she and her friends come up with a week's worth of wacky celebrations, from feeding ninja squirrels to honoring National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day, will the weekend be one big letdown?
There`s a Unicorn in Your Book
Galloping glitter! A unicorn has landed in YOUR book! An engaging new adventure from the team that brought you There's a Monster in Your Book and its companions. Unicorns love to sing, but this unicorn isn't singing because a worry gremlin has crept in! Help unicorn up by using your finger wand and listening to its worries in this interactive book with an important social-emotional message about expressing your emotions. For more read-aloud fun in the Who's In Your Book series, look for these: There's a Dragon in Your Book, There's an Elf in Your Book, There's an Alien in Your Book, There's a Superhero in Your Book, and There's a Witch in Your Book! Tom Fletcher is one of Britain's bestselling children's authors (in addition to being a rock star!), and his YouTube videos have been viewed tens of millions of times.
Wolfe's Magical Desert Hike
Develop a world of wonder...the desert sky! Camp fire stories! Spending time in nature! Let's join young Wolfe as he embarks on a fun and memorable weekend with his friends. Set in magical New Mexico, Wolfe and his troop spend time camping, hiking and exploring all of the mystical creatures in the desert. Wolfe's Magical Desert Hike is the fourth multicultural picture book in the Naturebella's Kids Book Series. Filled with vibrant illustrations and a rhyming text, this book is an entertaining story to read to a baby or for any child learning to read on their own. Naturebella's Kids Books Series were created to empower children to see themselves reflected in the pages of the stories and to inspire them to create the change they seek in the world. Check out the other multicultural and environmentally-focused books in the Naturebella's Kids Books Series.
Hip Hop Tales
Laura Maynor is obsessed with getting her own pony. Her father thinks it's a great idea, but her mother, Rose, objects. Rose has never gotten over the loss of her own pony, Trigger, in a tragic accident years earlier. She wants to shield her daughter from such pain.Rose's father, who feels responsible for that accident, cannot bear to see his mistake now deprive Laura of her own pony. Finally, after much pleading and a heart-to-heart talk with her mother, Rose reluctantly agrees.Laura's grandfather quickly finds a perfect, but expensive, pony at the well-respected Hadley Pony Farm, but the deal unexpectedly falls through. Determined not to disappoint his granddaughter, he pursues a risky, alternative course of action that produces surprising results. Will Laura's mother and grandfather ever heal the emotional wounds connected to the death of Rose's pony? And, even more importantly, will Laura ever enjoy a pony of her own?
The End
KIRKUS REVIEWS' BEST BOOKS OF 2022 "An engaging book about accepting endings and celebrating beginnings " - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Start with THE END in mind with this playful and whimsical picture book that explores conclusions, transitions, and new beginnings - and how to have fun in the middle. This is THE END of endings as you know them. Endings can be hard, whether it's the end of school or changes to daily routines and activities. With humor, heart, and a sense of childlike wonder, author John Bray reminds us that endings both big and small can be the start of something new and different. "THE END of one thing is the beginning of something else. And the beginning of one thing is THE END of something else. And that's okay." At once silly and smart, The End encourages kids to navigate beginnings, middles, and ends with curiosity and imagination. Perfect for fans of B.J. Novak's The Book With No Pictures, this picture book is bound to entertain young readers who love to ask questions, read funny stories, build blanket forts, and complicate the passage of time. With vibrant illustrations by artist Josh Cleland, The End is just the beginning of a re-read!
I Have a Superpower
Four-time NBA champion and superstar Stephen Curry makes a splash with his picture book debut inspiring young readers to unlock their very own superpower. "A positive boost from a strong role model." --Kirkus "With accessible advice honoring commitment to craft and fortitude, this is a sporty and strong addition to growth-mindset and social-emotional-learning conversations." --Booklist Stephen Curry's journey to the NBA wasn't easy. Coaches and recruiters repeatedly told him he was too small to make it in the big leagues. But Stephen used their doubts to shape his ever-positive attitude and fuel his own underdog success story. Now, Curry pens an original story to inspire the next generation of go-getters and big dreamers. I Have a Superpower is the empowering story that teaches kids you don't have to be the strongest, fastest, or even tallest kid out on the court. So long as you have heart, any goal is achievable through hard work and determination--even without a cape!
Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend
Welcome a new friend to the farm with the #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck!Beep! Beep! Have you heard the news? There is someone new on the farm!All the animals are nervous and excited about meeting a new friend--what will he be like? Does he neigh like a horse or oink like a pig? Does he have fur or feathers? Does he swim? Does he fly? Making new friends can be scary at first but being kind and helping others feel welcome is always the right move.Luckily, Blue knows just the thing to help his friends, old and new, feel at home! Little Blue's "Beep!" was loud and clear: We are very glad you're here!
The Sports Story
Many years ago the Birbilonies were happily living at their village with their friends, the Poumballs. Starting from a conflict they had with their flying neighbours, they discovered a wonderful game which they loved a lot. But evil Bre, who hated nature, together with all its creatures and his only wish is for everyone to be miserable, heard about the game. He kidnapped and prisoned the Poumballs so no one could play the game. So with the help of a wise olive tree who gave them a magical map, the Unmap, and an everlasting torch their adventure journey to find and liberate their Pubals, began. In order to reach their destination they had to pass through villages where Br矇 had done terrible things. In their effort to overcome they discovered new games. After they met strange creatures, fought with mermaids, with fires, with giants and with everything you could ever imagine they reached the place where Bre was keeping Poumballs, the Bre's Castle. There, as all shows will be the last battle...
The Clever Boy and the Terrible, Dangerous Animal
(Bilingual English-Polish edition) When a boy visits another village, he is amazed to find the people terrified of something that - just because they have not seen it before - they mistake for a terrible, dangerous animal. Using his own knowledge and by demonstration, the boy helps the villagers overcome their fears. This story is part of an oral tradition from the Middle East and Central Asia that is more than a thousand years old. In an entertaining way, it introduces children to an interesting aspect of human behavior and so enables them to recognize it in their daily lives. One of many tales from the body of Sufi literature collected by Idries Shah, this one is presented here as part of his series of books for young readers. This is the series' second book to be illustrated by Rose Mary Santiago, following the award-winning bestseller The Farmer's Wife.(Wydanie dwujęzyczne angielsko-polskie) Pewien niezwykle bystry chlopiec wybiera się do sąsiedniej wioski. Ze zdumieniem odkrywa, że mieszkańcy bardzo się czegoś boją. Jak się okazuje, kulkę na polu wzięli za straszne, niebezpieczne zwierzę - tylko dlatego, że nigdy wcześniej czegoś podobnego nie widzieli. Dzieląc się swą wiedzą, bystry chlopiec pokazuje mieszkańcom, że nie ma się czego bac. Opowieśc ta pochodzi z liczącej sobie ponad tysiąc lat tradycji ustnej Azji Środkowej. W ciekawy i przystępny spos籀b przybliża dzieciom r籀żne aspekty zachowań ludzkich i pomaga dostrzegac je w codziennym życiu. Jest to jedna z opowieści zaczerpniętych z literatury sufi ckiej, kt籀re Idries Shah, afgański pisarz i pedagog, zebral w serii książeczek dla mlodych czytelnik籀w.
Doug the Digger Goes on His First School Excursion
Do you have a son or daughter aged 2-5, who's obsessed with all things diggers & all things construction?Join Doug the Digger, Marigold and his school friends on their first school excursion. There is a big surprise for all of them after Marigold saves the day!In this story, Doug the Digger gets first-hand experience and meets a familiar face. Find out who it is by reading now!Our highly-awaited storybook is: Hand-illustrated by our talented artist NataliaSuitable for ages 2-5, depending on reading level27 full-color pagesBook 2 in the Doug the Digger seriesScroll up & click 'Add to Cart' now - Doug the Digger can't wait to see you!
The Bad Guys in the Others?! (the Bad Guys #16)
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.OK. A lot of the stuff we said on the back of the last book was NOT TRUE. We now admit that The Bad Guys is WEIRD. We also admit that it features ALL the weird stuff we said it didn't. PLUS there's now a whole bunch of even weirder stuff* involving an over-sharing bat, a really scary new character who lives in the woods, and a strangely confident little guy with a mullet. So, uh, don't relax, maybe FREAK OUT a little and have your MIND BLOWN by the BAD GUYS!*One of the other weird things in this book happens on pages 130-131. A total white-out--the most powerful blast this series has ever known. We told you it's a weird book. And we hope you enjoy it!
The Inflatables in Splash of the Titans (the Inflatables #4)
The Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that's perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!Ready, set, BLOW! The water park is hosting the Airlympic Games, and Watermelon is ready to juice her opponents--especially Pineapple, who's rotten to the core. But this year, the games are a team competition. Can Watermelon pump up her inflata-buddies to go for the gold or will Pineapple's sneaky tricks deflate them all? It's do or dive time!
