Villetta Craven's favorite thing about writing and editing children's books is marveling at how much can be said in so few words. She lives in London in a tall house with lots of stairs and has some of her best ideas while she's on her way to the kitchen to make strong cups of tea. Her other great passion is soccer, and she is a dedicated supporter of a team that doesn't win very often.Sanja Rescek lives in Zagreb, Croatia where she studied graphic design and painting at the Academy of Fine Arts. She has illustrated picture books for Random House, Scholastic, and many other publishers, and she has also illustrated cards for UNICEF. When she is not illustrating, she enjoys painting and designing children's furniture.
This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney/Pixar Elio--in theaters June 13, 2025! Elio finds it hard to fit in everywhere he goes. That is, until he is suddenly beamed up into space, transported across the galaxy, and mistaken to be the intergalactic Ambassador for Earth. Children ages 6 to 8 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney/Pixar Elio. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. They are for children who are ready to read on their own.
More than ONE MILLION copies sold!A BookTok Viral Sensation#1 New York Times BestsellerA USA TODAY BestsellerAn achingly authentic and raw portrait of love, regret, and the life-altering impact of the relationships we hold closest to us, this YA romance bestseller is perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Jenny Han, and Lynn Painter.If he had been with me, everything would have been different...Autumn and Finn used to be inseparable. But then something changed. Or they changed. Now, they do their best to ignore each other.Autumn has her boyfriend Jamie, and her close-knit group of friends. And Finn has become that boy at school, the one everyone wants to be around.That still doesn't stop the way Autumn feels every time she and Finn cross paths, and the growing, nagging thought that maybe things could have been different. Maybe they should be together.But come August, things will change forever. And as time passes, Autumn will be forced to confront how else life might have been different if they had never parted ways...Captivating and heartbreaking, If He Had Been with Me is perfect for readers looking for: Contemporary teen romance booksUnputdownable & bingeworthy novelsComplex emotional YA storiesTikTok BooksJenny Han fansColleen Hoover fans
Drake and Worm face off against the evil wizard Maldred with the help of the mysterious Chaos Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series perfect for newly independent readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!The evil wizard Maldred has been turned into one hundred mini-Maldreds! Dragon Masters around the world are battling them, and it's up to Drake, Worm, and their friends to stop Maldred once and for all. Drake, Rori, Bo, Ana, and their dragons travel to Goryeo to meet the Chaos Dragon Seong-Min and her Dragon Master Ji-Min. Seong-Min is the only dragon powerful enough to stop the chaos the Maldreds are causing! But Ji-Min warns that the Chaos Dragon is very difficult to control, even for her. Will Drake and his friends convince Ji-Min to help them defeat the Maldreds? What will happen when the Chaos Dragon uses his powers?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this page-turning adventure!
In the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series perfect for newly independent readers, Drake and Worm battle the powerful Wizard Dragon!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Zoltan the wizard is now a Wizard Dragon! As a dragon, he plans to free the evil wizard Maldred. Drake and Worm meet Zoltan's son, Wolfgang, who wants to help stop his father! So Drake, Worm, and Wolfgang travel to Barga, where they meet an Earth Dragon named Kinguq and her Dragon Master Nanu. Kinguq and Nanu guard a secret door to the powerful Earthquake Dragon, called the Naga. It is also where Maldred is trapped. Can Drake, Wolfgang, and Nanu stop Zoltan from opening the door? What will happen if Maldred gets released?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this page-turning adventure!
This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney Zootopia 2, releasing in theaters in fall 2025! In Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootopia 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. Children ages 6 to 8 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the animated feature film. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. They are for children who are ready to read on their own.
Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, Abbi and her friends are determined to rescue a lost bat! Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel love to watch bats flying around their neighborhood after sunset. Nature is so cool! But then they hear an unnatural sound in Abbi's home. Is it a ghost? Or something scarier? With help from her trusty dog Barkley, Abbi and her friends will shine a light on the truth! Don't miss the first book in this series: A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas. Did you know there's an original A to Z Mysteries series that has been beloved by kids for generations? Check out all 40 books in the A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy where kids Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in their hometown and beyond!
Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Young clue hunters Abbi, Daniel, and Lydia sniff out the mystery behind a group of missing alpacas. Inspired by Ron Roy's beloved A to Z Mysteries series, this spin-off is perfect for budding young chapter-book readers--and future detectives! A is for ALPACAS . . . It's time for the alpaca costume contest, and Abigail "Abbi" Wallace is excited to see it at the Maine State Fair. But there's only one alpaca left--the rest are missing! What sent the alpacas packing? Abbi; her dog, Barkley; and her friends Lydia and Daniel are ready to sniff out this mystery! DON'T MISS the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy, starting with The Absent Author!
This boxed set contains four new board books that feature fan-favorite Disney Princesses. Featuring Cinderella, Ariel, Moana, and Belle as young girls, this board book boxed set is full of Disney Princess magic! With adorable art, sturdy board pages, and a box with a plastic handle for on-the-go reading, this four-book set is perfect for Disney Princess fans ages 0 to 3. The Disney Princess franchise dreams, creates, and celebrates the most magical adventures, each woven around a relatable, empowered heroine who delights and inspires kids to realize their full potential. In 2021-2022, the Ultimate Princess Celebration will encourage audiences of all ages to celebrate and share the Courage to Be Kind through beloved Disney Princess characters.
Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve a mystery with the help of dolphins! It's the weekend -- a perfect day for a sail off the coast of Maine. But there's something fishy going on with the local dolphins and Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are determined to find out why. Are the dolphins twisting, leaping, and whistling because they're playing? Or is it a warning of nearby danger? And if it's danger, how can the kids get grownups to believe them? Abbi and her friends are diving head first into this mystery! Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series: #1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar CluesReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!
Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Join Abbi and her friends on the hunt for proof of a cougar in the woods! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. No one has seen cougars in Maine for more than a hundred years. Then, a TV crew starts filiming in the woods near Abbi's home, looking for cougars! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are curious: could this sly animal have returned to Maine? All clues point to YES! -- but something doesn't quite add up. . . . Don't miss the first books: A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas A to Z Animal Mysteries #2: Bats in the Castle Ready for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy where kids Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in their hometown and beyond!
Dexter Runyambo was born in Hurstville, a suburb South Sydney in Australia.His parents were born in Rwanda and mother was eight and his father was twelve when they survived the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda in 1994. Dexter's grandparents and many of his uncles, aunties and cousins were murdered in the genocide. His parents later migrated to Australia and have been living in Sydney for the last ten years.It was in 2019 when Dexter's mum took him to Rwanda to show him the extended family, and have an adventure in a different country for the first time. Dexter was five years old when he went for a such exciting trip. He discovered so many things from day one at Sydney international airport and the entire time he spent in Africa until the day he returned to Australia.
