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Experience the joy and laughter of your child as they listen to you read this fun story full of rhymes!
Bart the Bully, Learns a Lesson is a book that can help to broach the subject of bullying. Follow along as Bart tries to clean up his act.
After a mishap, a bully named Bart begins searching for ways to become a better person. The adventure he goes on is a journey that you can take your children on as they, too, learn how one boy was able to change...
2) Just Flowers
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Izzy's new neighbor is a bit of a grump--though they are both botanically inclined. When the neighbor discovers unwanted flowers--again and again--in his precious rose garden, he bids Izzy to take them away. Izzy does--and uses the blooms to brighten someone else's day. Before long, the town is bursting with Izzy's flowers. The grumpy neighbor doesn't see the fuss. "They're JUST FLOWERS!" he yells. "Just flowers" that brought joy and color to everyone...
3) The Sneakers
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Trakaim and Luis are best friends who love sneakers. When they spot the new Air Jordans in the window of the Dr. Jays on Fordham Road their friendship turns into a rivalry when they make a bet on who will be the first to have the new kicks.Not wanting to look soft, the boys look for ways to hustle the cash to pay for their shoes. As their quest for the green takes them on two very different roads, the boys learn valuable life lessons worth more than...
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Junia is a mule. But she's not just any mule. She's a mule with an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. It's not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of miles to make their deliveries. They've...
5) Unboxed
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A stunning novella by a hot new talent in YA, in a gorgeous collectable edition. A brilliantly diverse cast of characters face heartbreak and home truths as they return to their old school and discover no one can ever truly go back. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 13+ Four friends meet up at their old school to open the memory box they stowed there years ago – with five letters inside for four of them, because...
6) Girls Night
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From the author of Zombabe and Babylove comes a queer YA novel about female friendship and fistfights that's sure to hit like a sucker punch to the heart.
Gossip queen ALEX longs to be seen.Cheerleader TULSI is sick of cutting people on her sharp heart.New kid CLEMENTINE can't escape the violence inside.And wallflower SUNJU is tired of keeping quiet.
When a twist of fate brings this unlikely quartet together, sparks and punches fly.They call it...
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In this middle-grade novel, Lo's best friend, Jazz, is ditching her for the popular crowd, makeup and boys. But when Lo finds new friends who share her love of comics and Doctor Who, she discovers her voice-and the confidence to speak up for what's right.
Who would ditch cosplay and Doctor Who for bras and boys?
In this funny yet moving coming-of-age novel, a girl finds comfort, and eventually her voice, by writing letters to The Doctor from her...
8) Taming 7
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Taming 7 is an epic and unforgettable love story in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh.
She's the quintessential sunshine girl. He's the lovable class clown. But storm clouds are rolling in, and this Tommen boy is about to get serious.
Tommen's cheekiest lad, Gerard 'Gibsie' Gibson, has always been a comedian,...
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He wants her back, but she's already taken. My ex boyfriend, Isaac, and I had the wrong conversation at the wrong time, and now the wrong people at school think I'm having his baby. Which I'm not. They're circulating the false rumors, and the last thing I want is for my parents to hear about it. Or worse yet, my boyfriend, Preston. He's already worried I might still have feelings for Isaac.Isaac wants to be friends, but I told him I didn't want to...
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This 24-page storybook features characters from the Apple TV+ animated show, Stillwater. The show, based on Scholastic's bestselling Jon J. Muth picture book series, is a gentle introduction to mindfulness for kids.
Based on an episode from the Apple TV+ series, Stillwater. In A Perfect Fit, Addy and Michael are building a go-kart for the neighborhood race, and Karl is super excited to help. But with his siblings covering most of the work, he finds...
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Can new love heal old wounds?I want to stop thinking about my ex boyfriend. He doesn't deserve to be remembered. For some reason my brother's best friend, Preston, has been awesome lately. He was super supportive after my break up. I told him I wasn't looking for another relationship, but I'm not sure he's listening. I'm starting to think that he might be the key to forgetting about my ex. Maybe a fresh start with someone new is exactly what I need....
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In "Pawsitive Bonds: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience," follow Emily and her loyal canine companion, Max, as they navigate challenges in their small town. When Max faces being taken away, Emily refuses to back down, rallying support from her community and celebrities alike. With unwavering determination and the power of friendship, Emily and Max triumph against adversity, proving that love knows no bounds. This heartwarming tale celebrates the...
13) Sam and Lucy
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Lucy is Sam's best hen. She takes good care of the baby chicks and makes sure all the chickens in the flock have a place to roost. Everyone loves Lucy. Especially Sam. Lucy and Sam do the chores together, go fishing--and Lucy always waits for Sam's bus after school. When Lucy starts to limp, the vet lets Sam know that Lucy is getting old and the best thing to do is give her lots of extra love. Which is just what Sam does. This tender story tells readers...
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You hold me up. I hold you up. We hold each other up. An evocative picture book intended to foster empathy among children and encourage them to show each other love and support. In English and Spanish.
Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their everyday actions.
Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue...
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Um dia, a vida de Carmina Kavalcanti, uma adolescente de quinze anos, era perfeita; no outro, havia sido virada de cabeça para baixo. Sua família, sua casa, quase tudo que conhecia. Sozinha nas ruas, ela não podia confiar em ninguém, mas também não conseguiria seguir adiante sozinha.
Nilo Corveira é o investigador do caso Kavalcanti. Ele sabe que precisa desvendar a teia de mentiras e encontrar Carmina o mais rápido possível; caso contrário,...
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In this partially illustrated early chapter book, two friends bring a friendly dragon statue to life and must find a way to help her get home. The dragon is alive!
When eleven-year-old Hailey and her friend Kyle make a wish on a Chinese lion statue, they accidentally bring a dragon to life.
Scared at first, the kids soon realize that Zhu the dragon means them no harm, and they show the dragon around their city. It's all fun and games until Animal...
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In this picture book featuring Coast Salish art and Traditional Storytelling techniques, a wood duck and a crow turn a mistake into an opportunity for friendship and growth. Mistakes can be an opportunity for growth.
Indigenous artist and storyteller Andrea Fritz tells the tale of a wood duck and a crow who turn a mistake into an opportunity for friendship and growth.
Qwiwilh the wood duck is preparing to nest in his favorite tree when Q'uleeq'e'...
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Swimming with confidence and bursting with joy, Violet greets her friends Puffer Fish, Moray Eel, Jumbo Shrimp and Stinging Ray. She is outlandishly happy which excites their curiosity.What is her secret? How is she so happy? Can they be that happy too?Inside the book teachers and parents will find Seaside Chat discussion questions that can be adapted for all ages.
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Each of us has a unique and powerful voice, whether we speak loudly or softly, sing or sign, or without any words at all. What matters is how we use that voice--because voices are meant to be used. Some of us use it to express ourselves through art. And some use their voices to vote and make big changes. Others use their voice to inspire or lift up others, helping other voices to be heard. Your voice is yours alone--and the world needs a voice like...
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Fun Mindfulness Activities for Kids Ages 5-8
A book for kindergarteners from the acclaimed Italian publisher White Star. Author Chiara Piroddi is a psychologist and expert in Neuropsychology with a specialization in Cognitive-Evolutionary Psychotherapy.
#1 New Release in Children's Philosophy Books
Help your little ones manage their emotions with fun mindfulness exercises, games, and guided meditations for kids.
Help your child stay calm and...
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