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As the first rumblings of the pandemic sound around Garvey, he hardly notices. Caught up with his friends, school, chorus, and his newfound relationship with his father, he doesn't imagine that the new disease adults are talking about could touch him. But it will. When everything changes, when fear moves in, and when all seems dark, Garvey feels helpless. Yet one voice—Garvey's voice—can be a powerful spark in the dark …

A diagnosis of dyslexia could change everything for an aspiring fifth-grade gymnast struggling at school in this authentic, high-energy novel in verse. The gym is where Claire shines and she’s on her way to qualifying for the state championships. But at school, she’s known as a...

#1 NYT Bestseller! Parents and children both have big dreams—about their life and the wonders the future holds. I’m So Glad You Were Born celebrates those dreams as well as the wonder of everyday experiences like sweet and special snuggles and cuddles, fun times and learning times too! New...

Weihnachten steht vor der Tür: Schneeflocken legen sich auf Wald und Feld und drinnen geht ein kuscheliges, gemütliches Licht vom Adventskranz aus. Fehlen nur noch stimmungsvolle Melodien, die den Raum erfüllen und das gemeinsame Singen zu einem wunderbaren Erlebnis machen. Diese 21 beliebten Weihnachts- und Winterlieder sind ein toller Begleiter für den Advent und verkürzen allen die Zeit bis zum Weihnachtsabend. Rainer Bielfeldt und Lorelay singen diese Klassiker kindgerecht und untermalen das Weihnachtsfest auf moderne Weise.

In this beautifully written story, Travel Abroad: The Adventures of Prissy and Missy, the second edition in an exciting series of powerful, endearing, and meaningful experiences, Prissy and Missy are traveling on holiday to five European countries, including France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Great Britain. This dynamic story is filled with fun, amazement, and historic excitement. People all over the world are falling in love with The Adventures of Prissy and Missy series!

"An emotional tale of a family’s grief and healing, full of courage and hope" —Kirkus "Faruqi renders this tender story of loss with a deft hand, employing vivid details surrounding Adnan’s Pakistani Muslim identity . . . and nuanced characterizations to present a tear-jerking ode to...

Homer's epic poem in plain English, from the origin of the Siege of Troy, the deaths of Hector, Achilles, and Paris through to the Trojan Horse and the rescue of Helen, "the face that launched a thousand ships." Children and adults alike will enjoy this re-telling of this classic Greek legend of the Trojan War.

Isabella Castaspella, the happy little witch known as Izzy, just flew into town...and she’s here to cast a happy little spell on you! Isabella Castaspella tells the story of Izzy’s struggles with Lavinia LaMeanie, a nasty witch who is always trying to make life miserable for Izzy and her friends. Join Izzy and her friends as they use the magic of kindness, imagination, and love in their battle against the mean bully, Lavinia LaMeanie.

Join the fun-loving kids Lila and Burly as they explore the wonders of the forest close to where they live. They will learn, laugh, and encounter some interesting new friends who get them into a tricky situation. You will fall in love with Lila and Burly as they meet the absurd Coyote and Vulture, who, in thinking they know what’s best, end up making a great big mess. With a compelling moral at the heart of the story, Lila and Burly and the Bosses of the Forest is a whimsical rhyming tale that children will adore and remember for a lifetime.

On the verge of winter, the autumn wind issues an invitation: "Come one, come all to the annual windfall ball!" Join all the animals in this rhyming book as they gather for the autumn wind's harvest in preparation for the long winter.

Celebrate with the dinos as they gather flowers for a spring bouquet, throw an egg painting party, pet newborn farm animals, visit a chocolate factory, and join an Easter parade with Peter Clobbertail. At last, it's time for the egg hunt. Will Raptor finally get to eat his treats?

Rajani LaRocca, recipient of a Newbery Honor and Walter Award for Red, White, and Whole, is back with an evocative novel in verse about identical twin sisters who do everything together—until external pressures threaten to break them apart. Maya is the pragmatic twin, but her secret anxiety...

“Destined to be a new classic.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “This story will find its way into your heart.”—Tae Keller, Newbery Medalist for When You Trap a Tiger What might happen when an overlooked orphan feels the sudden urge to put down roots? This tender...

Listeners learn the steps of planting seeds and caring for them as they grow in a story told in verse.

Listeners learn about the importance of keeping water clean in a story told in verse.

From rain and puddles to flowers and bugs, the wonders of spring are all around us!

Children learn that sorting, recycling, and giving new life to old things is not only good for the environment. It is a whole lot of fun, too!

Sailboats, seagulls, and picnics are just a few of the joys of summer.

Snowflakes, sleds, and skates are just the beginning of the joys of winter.

Serafina has a secret dream. She wants to go to school and become a doctor with her best friend, Julie Marie. But in their rural village outside Port-au-Prince, Haiti, many obstacles stand in Serafina's way - little money, never-ending chores, and Manman's worries. More powerful even than all of these are the heavy rains and the shaking earth that test Serafina's resolve in ways she never dreamed. At once heartbreaking and hopeful, this exquisitely crafted story will leave a lasting impression on your heart.