Night Swiftly Falling Featured
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Sea legends and pirate adventures charm eight-year-old Swift, until an encounter with the deadly power of the ocean shocks him into reality. Swift struggles to hang onto his childhood fantasies, but his new grasp of the fragile nature of life and of friendship threatens to swamp his hope. Under the guidance of his older brother, Swift must learn to brave the rough waters of change without losing himself to their destruction.
Kids and parents will love this whimsical children’s picture book! Sam thinks his new stuffed animal - a life-like cat - is special and should have a special name - But what? Sam's pesky little brother causes trouble along the way before this special cat earns his name by chasing shadows out of Sam's bedroom with help from Sam's Dad.
Charming original watercolor illustrations, a young boy and his impish little brother, stuffed animals and family life, and a fun and easy sleep issues solution make up this sweet bedtime or anytime story.
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The Littlest Bell Ringer Featured
Cassie Sanders has a lot to adjust to: a father who is in rehab across the country after his legs were blown off in Afghanistan and a new move with her mother to New Netherlands, Michigan from North Carolina. And being a stutterer doesn’t help as a new kid in school. Luckily, she finds a special friend who helps her navigate 5th grade. And when she decides to be a Red Kettle bell ringer, that decision makes life more difficult but also opens up a door that will change her life.
Santa Don, author Don Kennedy, is back with volume 3 of his series, Kids Say The Darndest Things To Santa Claus: 25 Years Of Santa Stories. What started, almost 30 years ago, with Don filling in for a volunteer Santa friend who got a bad virus, turned into a lifetime passion. Santa Don has filled the special role of jolly old St. Nick at Christmastime at hospitals, military bases, women’s and children’s shelters, school, churches, Boys and Girls Clubs, wildfire victim’s shelters, community centers and more. Just imagine what all he’s heard as little ones share their Christmas wish lists plus h ...
Middle Grade Monster Hunter Featured
Greyson Ward never thought that his school was anything more than a typical middle school. But when he discovers a mysterious book in the school library that tells him monsters are real, and they are infesting his school, his reality is turned upside down. Suddenly, Greyson is thrust into a mission to stop the monsters and save his school. With unexpected friends by his side, Greyson becomes a middle-grade monster hunter, using all his skills to track down the creatures and stop them in their tracks. Will Greyson be able to stop the monsters before it’s too late? Find out in Middle-Grade Monst ...
Middle-School Novel from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant.
For fans of Harry Potter, Narnia and Percy Jackson - The Magicatory is where fantasy, science, history and mythology meet!
Brian, Anna, Marc, and Cecily stumble into a wizard’s spell and are swept to the Magicatory, the magical factory/laboratory where everything is made, and all mythical creatures and extinct animals live. Too bad they picked a lousy time to visit. A mysterious girl and a horde of goblins are planning an attack, one of the ...
Narcolepsy Falls Asleep Featured
What kind of superpower is falling asleep? Our hero, Sam, finds out when he becomes a big shaggy dog in his dream, and his lover, Donelle, is right there to play with. That's when the fun begins. Anyone who touches Sam while he's asleep ends up in his dream. Supervillains soon regret this, as do pol On a collision course with Sam is a big, purple ball, um, supervillain, who wants to crush Sam in a serious game of dodgeball. The purple ball has a partner, well, she’s not terribly important. I mean, you wouldn’t even notice if she took your money or shot you. Not important at all, especially in ...
Lovable dancing dog Curly plays silly songs, wears crazy costumes, and invites you to help count down her top tunes. For added fun, Curly shares a special surprise at the end of the book. With rhythmic text and page-turning costume fun, Curly Dog’s Jump Around Music Countdown is perfect for beginning readers and family storytime. Funny and easy to read, this educational and entertaining book leaves kids and adults both saying “let’s read it again!” Curly amuses readers with not-so-perfect dance moves, and lots of entertaining costumes, including a princess, a superhero, a dinosaur, and a rock ...
Books For Benjamin Featured
Have you ever had a passion that nothing could stop your pursuit of it? Books For Benjamin, tells of a worm who would rather read about adventures in a giant peach than eat one. Unlike his family members who are happily munching away on scraps behind the backlot of a grocery store, Benjamin is a different kind of worm. He loves to read. Yet, all he finds are old newspapers and magazines full of tomato splotches. Not one to give up on his dreams, Benjamin sets off on a quest to find “real" books.
Glowy Meets Crabby Patty Featured
Get your Glow on! A heartwarming story about kindness and overcoming challenges. Colorful illustrations bursting with the magic of the underwater world! Will Glowy's kindness and bravery help Crabby Patty? Great kids book for children with special needs and a prosthetic! Join Glowy on a dazzling adventure filled with: • A new friend (even if they're a bit crabby at first!) • A heartwarming story about kindness and overcoming challenges. • Colorful illustrations bursting with the magic of the underwater world! This book is perfect for: • Young ocean enthusiasts (ages 3-7) • Children w ...
The Prickly Little Porcupine Featured
Posey Porcupine is embarrassed by her quills. She wants to be like the other forest animals. Through a series of unexpected events, along with some help from her friends, Posey learns to love and accept herself, quills and all. "The Prickly Little Porcupine is a colorful and interesting book that celebrates differentness and friendship. Jill Horton’s story could help many young people gain more body-positive views, and the book could be used by librarians, teachers, and caregivers to help build self-esteem." -- Readers' Favorite
Eudora Space Kid: Do the Robot! Featured
What if you are friends with the coolest robot in AstroFleet… but you’ve broken him? Book 3 in the Eudora Space Kid series, Do the Robot! is a hilariously funny, early reader sci-fi chapter book perfect for elementary-aged kids. Eudora is a normal third grader who just happens to live on a 36 deck AstroLiner. In SPACE! As a math and science whiz who’s been adopted by what you might call . . . aliens, she has normal ambitions—like being the chief engineer on an AstroLiner. But when Eudora breaks Lootenant Commander Walter, the priceless AstroFleet robot officer, she needs a plan. Do Eudora a ...
Sam is a ninth grade girl trying to enjoy her first year of high school. Sam knows she has Down syndrome but she doesn't feel different; even though other kids sometimes treat her that way. Sam's new adventure involves a mini family reunion, exploring the interesting spaces of a retired military base and learning how hard it can be to "do the right thing". Challenges and new mysteries are all chronicled in Sam's private journal. In this book, Sam discovers that being yourself isn't just about what people can see; sometimes what you can't see is the most important part.
Facing extinction, the Metal-Horned Unicorns of MarBryn are desperate for hope. Any hope. . .So when the Oracle reveals the prophecy promising just that, the remaining members of the tribe pin their future on the birth of a young foal. Hope becomes despair when the baby unicorn is born without metal. . .because without metal there is no magic. And without magic, this little blue newborn has no chance to defeat the evil sorcerer that has imprisoned all of MarBryn. Magh’s rule proves both harsh and brutal and by the time Blue comes of age there are only twelve metal-horns left in all of MarBryn. ...
The point of no return has come! It’s the summer before high school and life is about to change for fourteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy. A sorcerer hexes her with everlasting powers, requiring her to become an enchantress. If she cannot learn to control her magic pronto, she will forget her loved ones and serve as the warlock’s eternal slave. In order to control her powers, Alyssa must gain control of her emotions. With the struggles of adolescence and disasters everywhere, catastrophes are bound to happen! It’s only a matter of time before Alyssa’s world changes, for better or worse...
Mojo was a Dodo but his real name was Colin, that’s because dodos weren't allowed to have unusual names. It was just one of the 127 dodo rules Colin had to follow. But Colin was different. He was always asking questions and one day he discovered that the most important Dodo rule wasn't right at all. Beautifully illustrated by Essex artist John Hepburn, Dodos Don’t Fly is a story for all ages. If you have ever dreamed so hard you have wished the world away, then this is the book for you.
A family full of magical secrets. An enemy who practices the dark arts. Can Thomas and Julia defeat a fearsome foe and find an enchanted cure? Living with their grandparents, Thomas and Julia's quiet life is cruelly disrupted when their grandfather is stung by a creepy large bee with bat wings. Upset and worried as he grows sicker by the hour, they hope anxiously that their newly discovered great-aunt can help them track down a cure. Learning their unusual relative is a witch equipped with a real crystal ball, Julia is delighted to discover she might be able to do magic, while science-minded T ...
1930’s rural Australia. Baddar, a wild hearted 7 years old would tell you he is special. As the blood grandchild of the last Afghan cameleer and his wife, Rose, an aboriginal woman, Baddar knew he was destined for more. Bored of small-town life and overwhelmed by childlike curiosity, his ancestor's tales of tribesmen and cameleers is all he needs to fuel his imagination. Desperate to gain the respect of both his families, Baddar often finds himself conflicted on his identity. His struggle with his dual heritage appears to be just some of the reasoning behind his rebellious nature as he combats ...
"...Deep in the mud in front of her there, lay a huge print-not one from a bear!..." Three adventurous siblings, and their faithful dog, playing in the forest one rainy summer day, see more than the frogs and snails they had set out to find. Join Lily, Ole and Eva in the forest as they see the unexpected, and get into a little trouble along the way...
Rex Bright enjoys drawing in notebooks and dreaming. He’s thirteen, and his life is ordinary. Until he sees a face in a cloud which changes everything. Rex glimpses the girl from an airplane window while travelling to his aunt and uncle’s farm for the summer. Her features are so perfect, Rex can’t believe she’s only vapor. But Cloud Girl is real. A week later, Skyclyffe, a mysterious airship cloaked in a cumulus, abducts Rex and his family. The captors expect the Brights to live in their flying city forever. And, although he’s kidnapped, Rex loves the craft filled with robots, scientific disco ...
Winner of the Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award, in the Young Adult Fiction category. Award-Winning Finalist in the "Children's Fiction" category of the 2015 International Book Awards, Award-Winning Finalist in the 2015 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. "I woke up this morning and I had lost my smile and it wasn't my fault and I looked everywhere and it was gone. Then I met a workman and a king and the best salesman in the world and a clown and no-one wanted to give me theirs. At school, I asked Miss to give me hers, but she gave us a pop quiz instead, and then no-one ...
Join the party!! Megan Thompson is turning fourteen! Around caring for her growing kittens and helping her mom plan her birthday slumber party, Megan is pet sitting. This time she is caring for Bentley Stevenson, a German Shepard mix that doesn't trust many people. He made up to Megan at the Furry Friend Clinic, but how will he react to Megan in his house? Will this ninety-two-pound dog behave for Megan on their multiple daily walks? Megan can't wait for her birthday party, but first she has to keep Bentley safe until the Stevenson's return.
This is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the beautiful and magical world of angels. Nurture your child’s spirituality by making it fun! This coloring book contains a collection of 60 drawing pages of various angel images which will keep your child entertained and engaged for hours. Stimulate their creativity and imagination while improving and developing their motor and visual perceptual skills. In addition to keeping their active mind focused on a fun activity. For any child who loves angels, this book would make a nice and fun gift for any occasion. Suitable for the ages of 3-10.
Eleven-year-old Elise converses with animals. Her twin brother, Frankie, unwittingly opens portals to other worlds. As if fitting in with their strange abilities at St. Dominic’s Children’s Home wasn’t hard enough, sinister men appear one day in search of the twins. Aided by their formidable librarian, Frankie and Elise evade capture and flee across the country. They find themselves in hiding on a Texas ranch with a quirky physicist and his tall, dark, and mysterious wife. There, the twins learn that the men searching for them are enemies of the father they never knew they had, the ruler of a ...
No Laces! That’s what Boo, the bunny, always says. He doesn’t want to learn to tie them. He has plenty of shoes for every occasion and none of them have laces or strings. So, what’s the point of learning to tie? His friend, Farah Fox, convinces him that it’s a skill he can use. . . and one that might make him happier, too. This book is meant to be a parent-child activity. Youngsters can read Boo’s story and their parents can help with the how-to-tie instruction pages. A fun shoelace-themed “I Did It” badge is included at the back of the book to give in celebration of conquering this difficult ...
Be part of the viewing audience as the incomparable Barnum Bumblespeak skillfully interviews Willow, the elusive Witch from Wichita, and get a rare glimpse into the life of a real witch, her charming home and odd but lovable friends. Find out what Willow does for a living, and meet Spydear the business-arachnid, Hootnannie the owl who is also a captain of industry, the mouse, Dr. Lee Von Cheese, and other friends, as Willow show us around her lovely castle. You may laugh, you may haw, but you'll surely be stunned! Available in Kindle Unlimited as well as in paperback and hardcover.
Sharptooth runs through the forest under the light of the moon and spends each day hiding from the sun in the burnt ruins of her family home. One night she braves the cobblestone streets of the nearby town and stumbles upon a silver-haired girl in a walled garden. Lyssa’s parents couldn’t stand to see her wither away, so they have left her with only a maid for company. She thinks her unusual new friend is just the thing to distract her in her final days…but Sharptooth has other plans. When Lyssa’s parents return with a dangerous stranger, the girls will risk everything to seize control of thei ...
A famed pirate relic—the Star of Atlantis—lies forgotten on the rugged Welsh coast, where waves and stone clash and where creatures of legend hold sway. When thirteen-year-old Swift finds a map to the treasure, he sets out to claim it and prove his worth to his skeptical brothers who seem determined to thwart his every step. To tease out the secrets of the Star of Atlantis, Swift must take on the gallant Celtic Sea with its azurite waves, its capricious winds, its enigmas… its monsters. And to realize his dream, he must face the most formidable challenge of all—his own father. A masterfully wr ...
Planning Your Day 101: Helping Preteens Make the Most of Every Day (Weekend & Summer Edition) This workbook serves as a creative space for tweens to build their own schedule for weekends and summer days. As they work through the book, preteens will learn important life habits like planning, time management, life balance, and flexibility, to empower preteens to transition into a more open mindset in their teen years. Carefully designed to serve as a practical hands-on approach, the book is full of full-color illustrations, brainstorming activities, and exciting categories that will help any ...
Cooper the Golden Retriever does not like to go to the Vet, but with a little help from some treats, he get through it just fine. He should relax a bit because he got his shots, but when he gets home, he acts like a big goofy dog? Cooper doesn't like to visit the Vet, but his appointment goes quite well with the help of some doggies treats. Then his quiet time at home that doesn't really turn out that quiet.
It all began when a little Yellow Nape parrot arrived at the family pet shop in one of the weekly deliveries. Nothing was ever the same again for the owners and their five children as the parrot worked his way into their hearts with his crazy personality.
"Cluck-Cluck Goes to Court" is an engaging tale written by a talented author, SJ McGarry, this whimsical story is filled with witty banter, unexpected twists, and a multitude of feathered friends. As Cluck-Cluck finds himself entangled in a hilarious courtroom drama, readers will be entertained by the parrot's feathery antics and qui ...
Beautiful Zentangle Colouring Book - perfect way to relax. It helps to unwind stress and anxiety disorders.
Meet Nosey Charlie, a spunky little squirrel who grew up in the country. He became an orphan and moved to the city to live with his aunt, uncle, and his cousin, Pete. Charlie desperately wants to know everything about the people and strange objects in the city, and he doesn’t understand that he can’t always go wherever he likes. Mama Leticia (his aunt) tries to teach Charlie to be careful, and ask Cousin Pete to keep on eye on him. But Charlie is too nosey, and curiosity gets the better of him. He goes where he shouldn’t—checking out garbage bags in the park—and this time poor Cousin Pete gets ...
A secret treehouse is a great hiding place for the locked box the boys are trying to open, but there are others after it. A strange man hiding in the shadows at the old cemetery – friend or enemy? Carson and Luke discover an old locked trunk, revealed by the rushing river waters from a flood that took away most of the riverbank. Buried in the roots of a river birch tree, it must have been there for many years. Faded stickers and rusty hinges covered their prize, and all attempts to open the trunk had been useless. How far will the angry men go to get the trunk? Carson and Luke try to ...
he minute our children are born they steal our hearts forever. A book about the unique bond between mothers and daughters.
The idea for this book came from a letter I wrote to my daughter when she was only two years old. As the relationship between a mother and a daughter often goes through hell and high water at around about the time of adolescence, I wanted her to remember that, no matter what, I would always be there beside her, her guardian angel, her greatest supporter.
One Heart is dedicated to the long sequence of women who alternate in the role of mother and daughter ...
We Are All the Color of God tells a beautiful and true message. No matter who or what you are, no matter what color skin you have, no matter what color eyes you have, no matter what color hair you have, no matter where you go or where you have been: you are a divine being. We are all unique, but we are all the same. We have a lot in common - a lot more than meets the eye. In fact, we have the most important thing in common. Enjoy teaching the next generation its divine unity and connection with everyone and everything with this unique and colorful book. Based on a YouTube video, this book is a ...
Easy English Christmas Short Stories Are you dreaming of a white Christmas while wishing to improve your English? Jump into this magical collection of ten Christmas tales. They're perfect for getting in the holiday mood! Experience the warmth of family gatherings, and be whisked away by tales that not only fill your heart with holiday cheer but also boost your English skills. Each story is made to catch your interest and take you on a fun winter English adventure. For those just starting on their English journey or those who have been on the path for some time, these tales are a pe ...
"Discover the Enchanting World of Red Pandas!" Welcome to Red Pandas: The Ultimate Book, an unforgettable journey into the captivating lives of these charming creatures. This beautifully illustrated and engaging guide is perfect for curious minds aged 9 and up, as well as for adults who share a love for these fascinating animals. What's Inside? * Adorable Physical Features: Learn about red pandas' unique characteristics that make them one of the most endearing animals on the planet. * Lush Habitats: Explore the diverse environments where red pandas thrive, from the misty bamboo for ...
Hey! I’m not a Book! I’m really… a Monster! is definitely NOT an extraordinary monster that cleverly disguises itself as a funny, easy to read kid’s book! Or is it? Determined to prove it is a scary monster, the "monster" tries to scare young readers with the turn of each page. However, no matter how hard it tries to be scary, the "monster's" inherent silliness and clumsiness always manage to shine through. With a valuable realization and lesson at the end, this fun book is sure to captivate children's imaginations and leave them begging for more silly adventures. So, grab a copy o ...
What do Little Possum and Little Sweetpea get up to in the garden? This is a charming story with some facts about the two characters. Also, it engages young children with fantasy. Little Sweetpea teaches Little Possum compromise with a slight feminist twist!
Sam is an eight-grade girl living a regular life, enjoying her family, school and traveling. She doesn't feel different but sometimes others treat her differently because she has Down syndrome. Sam's private journal chronicles what begins as a summer vacation...and turns into a brand new adventure, filled with friendship, mystery and a secret island. Dr. Sean Adelman crafts this second book in the series with themes of diversity, acceptance and growing up. Readers will laugh, learn and hold their breath along with Sam as a simple stay at the beach becomes more exciting than she ever imagined.
It's a rainy day...what's a kid to do? Play outside in the rain of course! Mom is usually willing to enjoy the fun, but today, she hasn't even showered yet. When her daughter persists, mom gives in and simply showers in the rain! Join in on the fun any mom can have by going back to being a kid at heart with this whimsical story about a mom trying to handle it all and a child just trying to have a good morning in the rain!
What if you could escape reality and venture into a world to live out your own fantasy? Three young cousins discover they descend from a powerful wizard, and activate an enchanted parasol that transports them to a fantasy world where they discover their magical abilities. When one of the cousins inadvertently releases an evil sorceress from a magical prison, the cousins must band together and battle the sorceress to save the parasol, their wizard ancestor, and their own families.
Eleven-year-old Dakota Jackson is heartbroken when her Thoroughbred mare, Canyon Starlet, escapes to join Black Coulee's wild herd. One disappointment follows another when Dakota realizes that she will grow too tall to live her dream of becoming a jockey. A year later, when the Jackson family rounds up the wild horses, Star has a beautiful palomino colt. Dakota chooses to keep him, even though her father says that she can have Star's first purebred foal instead. She knows that the colt she calls Lee can never be a racehorse like his mother. Together, they can find something they will both be a ...
A world of magic and adventure awaits… Sent to live with her strict, aloof, and uncaring uncle after her parents are killed in a car accident, twelve-year-old orphan Alyssa McCarthy longs for the life she used to have—one filled with fun and love. Then one stormy night, a message appears in the raindrops on the window that will change everything. \"Your life will never be the same again, as magic will interfere.\" Before long, Alyssa is kidnapped by Master Beau, a banished sorcerer with a mysterious connection to her who can only regain his power by weakening hers. Suddenly hurled into a world ...
Twelve-year-old Samantha Wolf, and her best friend Ally, are excited to spend part of their summer break in the mountains of Montana. But unbeknownst to them, Hollow Inn is bathed in mystery and legend. After arriving, they soon discover that things are not going well for Sam's Aunt and Uncle, who own the Inn. There's vandalism, ghostly sightings, and rumors of lost treasures. Determined to help, Sam and Ally embark on a challenging journey to discover the truth.
Poor baby sheep has never had a haircut. When the farmer finally gives him a much-needed trim, he gets to see the farm for the very first time. The problem is...he doesn't know what his mommy look like or where to find her!
How To Prepare Your Child To Cope With The Life and Death Situation Arising From A Home Emergency.
Accidents and emergencies can unravel even the strongest of us, and can be exceptionally frightening to a child. Family pets have often proved to be rescuers and a calming source of strength in hard situations.
They may not have superpowers like Sam in the story of Lights Out, but they do tend to hold the heart of a hero under their fur. This story provides a great opportunity to introduce emergency procedures, and even establish a personal plan with your family, should s ...
Winner of Spark Award Winner of the Moonbeam Award Gold Medal USA Book Award Finalist 12-year-old Elena Barrios' father has AIDS, a new disease in 1992 with a 100% fatality rate. Rather than face certain ridicule and ostracism, Elena tells her friends anything but the truth, fabricating stories about him being a writer and researcher. But the reality is Elena resents her father’s illness and can’t face the fact that he is dying. When she is befriended by an older black woman named Ang who tells stories about her own father and the history of prejudice against African Americans in the year ...
They thought they would have a fab time, but it wasn't all peace and love! 'Stuck 1966. No Time to Groove' is a novella set in England during the swinging sixties. This time travel adventure story begins with the Baxter children and their Uncle Archie attending a concert by the most famous pop group of all time, The Beatles, in London. The scene switches to rural England, where the children befriend a group of hippies who are running a free school. However, not everything goes to plan, and Robert, James and Lucy find themselves back in London, and just as they feared, one of them suffer ...
“Wonderfully depicted a dog's pure and innocent heart.” – ReadersFavorite (5 Star Review)
It's just another day chasing squirrels in the park for Twinkie the dog, until she runs through a portal in a tree and is unwittingly reborn as an intergalactic princess!
Now inhabiting the form of Princess Trixie, a 16-year-old princess who lives on a space carriage, Kalaxia Limo One, she must navigate the complexities of royal life while grappling with her dog-turned-human identity. To make matters worse, it turns out ...
"Jalina (5 yo) loves Musiville. She's decided she wants to learn to play a musical instrument, but doesn't know which one yet." ~ S.K. Nicholls A group of animals has evolved into musical instruments and have formed their own little village: Musiville. When everyone starts playing their own tune, however, an invader starts tearing down their buildings. Who can save Musiville from this unexpected threat? This is the second children's book of Nicholas C. Rossis, author of the multiple award-winner Runaway Smile.
In the 1950’s, five boys from Washington State run away and embark on a harrowing journey to Alaska. Pushed by their dreams of mental liberation and oneness with nature, they come face-to-face with the hardest of challenges–being there for one another and overcoming the unknown and unexplored.
Fourteen-year-old Swift loves the study of medicine. His interest is almost a match to his fascination for sea myths—particularly for the Star of Atlantis, a lost relic from Welsh pirate history. In struggling to “grow up,” Swift sets his sights on competing for a seat in a highly selective internship, for young students aspiring to someday read medicine, until… Swift’s former best friend, Ash, discovers a centuries-old Norse pirate treasure. And on sickening interviews, Ash reveals that his discovery contains a clue to the whereabouts of a treasure far greater: the legendary Star of Atlantis. ...
Bubbles is causing a stink. But he can't help it. He's been bubbling the water since he was a little tadpole. Will Bubbles have to leave Frog Pond? And what happens to the frogs when danger comes? Find out in this bubblerrific, bloopy story about friendship, bullying, and being different. Humor and adventure for kids of all ages.
Ivan Morrow has spent his short life waiting for things to happen. Now something has happened. An unknown ancestor has entrusted him with something of great value and it has gone missing. But who stole it and how to get it back? He's grown extraordinarily over the last year since turning eleven, but his mind is stuck in a kid-sized brain. Now he must match wits with a desperate thief if he is to honour the trust placed in him by his distant relative. "IVAN THE GIANT uses a concrete mystery to spur abstract philosophical musings, resulting in a unique coming-of-age detective story." - IndieRead ...
Abracadabra! This word has been used for centuries as a fantastical joke. Plenty of children have waved sticks in the air and shouted this word, claiming they can perform magic. However, for twelve-year-old orphan Toby, the playful word takes on a whole new meaning when he wakes up to find his grandfather has been kidnapped by a talking panther. Following the clues left behind Toby finds himself at the 999th Magicians’ Convention. Filled with mages, illusionists, and foes at every turn, Toby and his newfound friends, Thatch and Wesa, must find an ancient magical hat before an evil magician get ...
"Amazingly graphic, terrifyingly real-life and current time. A parental must read." Terry Keys, USA Today bestselling author of Lie No More and The Missing pens his most captivating book to date. This is the heart-breaking story about a small-town boy who’d taken everything from everyone until he could take no more. Seventeen-year-old Blaze Planter is a Jr. at Kilwade, High School. His parents have recently divorced. His grades are slipping. His anger is growing with each day. Relationships with his closest friends are failing. Secrets about his life are being uncovered. No one understands wha ...
HAPPY TOWN’S HAPPY HOLIDAYS is filled with hope and joy.
Its rhymes and colorful pictures show how Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are different, yet in many ways ali ...
Cleo loves bows. She wears her hair in a bow and decorates her room with bows. Cleo is bow crazy.Learning to tie a bow is very difficult for some people but Cleo remembers how to do it from a cute story she once heard. It is about a little rabbit with very long ears and a very helpful fox who shows her what to do to keep them clean. This is the story of how Cleo learns to tie a “bunny ear” bow.Exercises in manual dexterity build self-esteem in children. Knowing how to tie shoe-strings, scarves and more into a bow is a useful and rewarding skill.“Teach a child a useful skill. Build confidence a ...
There were nights when Leslie was young where she would wake up after having a bad dream and wasn't sure how to get back to sleep. One night, she let her mind wander and the outcome became this book. When You Can't Sleep is the inspiration of those times when you allow your body to relax, let your imagination take over and before you know it, your dreams become magical adventures.
Lady Humble Bee is a very shy little bee who loves her flower friends more than anything. While other bees busily work without appreciating the sweet smell and colorful beauty, Humble Bee plays and naps amongst the flowers she so loves. When she awakens she is greeted by the wee folks of the magical realm, who have a wonderful surprise for her.
They had a plan, but it didn't include getting stuck in the nineteenth century! Robert, James and Lucy Baxter are on a mission so important that if they fail, it could prove fatal for one of them. They travel to nineteenth-century London and befriend a young Charles Dickens in the days when he was a child working in a factory. They have to work as a team to find a way through their problems, especially as once again they find themselves stuck and their money has run out. At that point, Lucy realises she needs to step up and take control, or all will be lost! Stuck 1824 is a stand-alone ...
Think “Stand by Me” with “Star Wars.” (The Wild Boys) is that adventure. It’s about three young boys, ages ten, eleven, twelve, that see a spacecraft crash into the woods. They find a dying alien and get involved in all sorts of hair-raising trouble. People will be intrigued to read because of the space adventure and excitement. It is fast pace and heroic, warm and comical.
Video games don’t train you for real-world dragon fighting. 100+ five-star reviews. Experience it for yourself! Andy Smithson just found out how much the zap of a wizard's curse can sting. But after an epically bad day, he finds wizards are the least of his problems. An otherworldly force draws him to a medieval world where fire-breathing dragons, deranged pixies, and vengeful spirits are the way of things. Trading his controller for a sword of legend, Andy embarks upon an epic quest to break a centuries-old curse oppressing the land. It isn't chance that plunges him into the adventure t ...
Adeline Jamieson has been bullied by her used-to-be best friend, Payton, since the seventh grade. She takes every chance she can to make Adeline feel worthless.
As Adeline's life begins its down hill spiral, she befriends Karlee, a captivating girl with Down's Syndrome who shows her that life does go on and that you can’t give up on that small glimmer of hope. Will Karlee teach Adeline to forgive and push ahead, or will she crumble under the weight of her world?
When best friends Valerie and Samantha discover a magic mirror in Val’s 100-year-old barn in southern Minnesota, they eagerly go through it. Immediately they run into the young Snow White, who has just escaped the huntsman. The girls vow to help her find her father, knowing the dangers that await. On their journey, the fun-loving double-trouble duo quickly discovers they are caught up in the middle of their favorite fairy tales. Having the knowledge of the stories as their only weapon, Val and Sam help two other princesses, make a surprising friend, and discover they have a fairy godmother of ...
Maddie's not your typical fifth-grader. With an electric skateboard, a stuntman dad, and a head full of crazy ideas, she often finds herself on the wrong side of Principal Richardson. Maddie Makes Money marks the return of this cheeky, fearsome heroine as she plans to stage the best school play ever... and naturally, she has an idea: a dramatization of the Trojan Wars, complete with makeshift chariots, a ton of fake blood, and bickering gods. What could go wrong?
Immerse your child in the sweet and gentle world of teddy bears with three complete picture books. Each of these bedtime stories is fully illustrated with simple and cheerful colored pencil illustrations of teddy bear families, giving the whimsical effect of a completed coloring book. The following titles are featured: The Flag Keeper (also available in paperback), Victoria Rose and the Big Bad Noise, and Sticker Shoes.
Dive into the Amazing World of Sea Turtles!
Explore the wonders of the ocean with Shelly, the friendly sea turtle! Perfect for children aged 3-5, this delightful sea turtle picture book is filled with fascinating facts, vibrant illustrations, and engaging activities that will enchant young readers.
What's Inside?
• Engaging Fun Facts: Discover all about sea turtles, from their unique flippers to their favorite foods.
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When Esme Silver objects at her father’s wedding, her protest is dismissed as the action of a stubborn, selfish teenager. Everyone else has accepted the loss of Esme’s mother, Ariane – so why can’t she? But Esme is suspicious. She is sure that others are covering up the real reason for her mother’s disappearance – that ‘lost at sea’ is code for something more terrible, something she has a right to know. After Esme is accidentally swept into the enchanted world of Aeolia, the truth begins to unfold. With her newfound friends, Daniel and Lillian, Esme retraces her mother’s steps in the glitterin ...
“Finding My Place" is a heartwarming children's book about a young girl named Aliana who leaves her home country and moves to America with her family. Aliana has mixed emotions about the new opportunities and adventures that await her in her new home, but she quickly realizes that it is challenging trying to learn things all over again. Throughout her journey, Aliana realizes that although she misses her past life, she can also create new happy memories and experiences in her new home, Chicago. She learns to embrace her differences and appreciate the unique qualities that make her who she is.
Super Agnes is a children's superhero story, which introduces a child superhero named Agnes! Readers get to join Super Agnes as she goes through some hard times, only to discover that she has been granted some exceptionally powers. Agnes wears a costume with the letter "A" inscribed on it, and comes to the aid of kids who are being bullied at school. She also lends a helping hand to a group who are having a problem finding their missing items! Cheer Agnes on as she uses her new powers for good, and enjoy seeing her transform into the defender of all kids who may find themselves needing a littl ...
"...A must-read for children who aspire to leave their mark in the world in an unforgettable and brilliant way..." - ReadersFavorite.com, 5-Stars
The first in a new series of hilariously funny, early reader sci-fi chapter books perfect for elementary-aged kids. Meet Eudora Jenkins, the math and science whiz who lives in SPACE!
Eudora is a normal 3rd grader. A normal 3rd grader who lives on a 36 deck AstroLiner. In space. A normal girl adopted by what you might call . . . aliens. Whose mom is a dog-like species na ...
Zombies, and ghosts, and aliens, Look Out! Hang on as you read six short stories of excitement and adventure. Thrilling tales for kids 7 and up. For kids who: love fantasy/adventure books told with humor and excitement enjoy stories about friendship, family, and school life appreciate the weirdness of Roald Dahl like the adventure writing of James Patterson get tickled by Shel Silverstein laugh at the stories of Carl Hiaasen get lost in the imagination of Beverly Cleary are enthralled by the characters of Katherine Applegate soar with the lyrical language of Kate DiCamillo a ...
Lucy is on her own in 1855! Will she survive? Lucy Baxter is at the forefront of this standalone time travel novella. She imagines she is simply going to take up the position of a companion to a young Victorian girl in genteel London but is surprised when she meets the adventurous Sarah. Or is she Sally? Very quickly, events move out of her control, and she finds herself on a journey that she could not have imagined. She is shocked to find herself face to face with the horrors of the Crimean war and meets both Florence Nightingale and the Jamaican nurse, Mary Seacole. Separated from her ...
A faith-filled international adventure for kids ages 8-12 about facing the past to embrace the future.
Daniel likes his life the way it is.
Simple. Predictable. And most importantly, just him and his older brother, Mateo. But as Mateo's wedding approaches, life is already changing. And Daniel worries Mateo’s fiancée, Skylar, will ruin everything.
When Skylar disappears a week before the ceremony, Daniel’s concerns are confirmed. Skylar is trouble. The wedding must be stopped.
Drawing on his twelve years of wisdom, Daniel vows to save his fami ...
Petulya, a fairy on the world Fyelda, wishes to become a wizard. She steals a magical item from her local wizard and flies through a portal to another world, where she is chased around by dragons.
When a new stepmom joins the family, Jenny and Marianne's lives reel. Things look up when Jenny makes a new friend, but fall apart soon when she's caught smoking dope at school. Marianne is elected cheerleader, hoping this will provide the popularity she craves. But the head cheerleader resents her for replacing a close friend. Jenny and Marianne unite to make their stepmom's life miserable, but Joy's persistent desire to help them proves stronger than theirs to make her miserable.
Ever wonder where your pets go when you let them out to play? Step into the pages of this book to discover the answers...with your guide, Felicia Feline.
Meet ten cute kittens, and let them inspire kindness in your kids! In an era when bad manners, rudeness, and intolerance are sadly part of daily life, Sylvie Starkweather's picture books make learning traditional family values a pleasure for today's children. Bright, retro styles make her books entertaining for both the adult and child reader.
The first book in the Sonny the Wonder Dog series is Sonny from Outer Space. A climate change forces the residents of planet Zana to find new places to live so they don't starve. Zonny decides he is going to go to Earth and takes on the identity of Sonny the Shih-Tzu. Once on Earth, he is immediately found by seven-year-old Pamela and welcomed into her home. Sonny has an immediate bond with Pamela but can’t help but feel alone when he learns of the Earth customs. He wants desperately to fit in here, but he quickly sees he isn’t like the other dogs. Will Sonny ever feel at home on Earth?
He’s loved her for so long, and she’s ignored him all along. When disaster strikes, will he lose his life to keep her alive?
Young and ambitious Earmon has climbed up the ladder in Levitor city to become the Queen’s topmost advisor. He seems to have everything he’s dreamt of but for one thing: princess Zenithia’s love.
When he witnesses an intruder inside the city and decides to keep it quiet, he unwittingly unleashes a terrifying chain of events. His friend, Turak, has an episode that results in a fracture in Levitor’s shield, and the horde of Reavers prowling outside the c ...
Someone, or something, is causing trouble at Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth, aka SASY. Random items turn up missing from the rooms of the academy's students, and no one knows who is doing it or why it's happening. When Vlad's valuable family ring goes missing and Devlin overhears the culprit, the six friends decide to follow the clues left behind. Meet Vlad, the son of the world’s most famous vampire, who is accident prone and has a serious aversion to blood. Devlin, the werewolf shifter who can’t figure out how to fully shift. Lily, the daughter of the most well-respected warl ...
The Brooch: A Magic Within- A little girl helps a hungry lady with her candy of the week. The lady gives her a brooch with something written over it. The brooch keeps passing hands which keeps inspiring everyone to do something which normally they would be reluctant to do. The children's book with a purpose. Children’s books are more than just words or illustrations. They are journeys into the imagination, lessons that will last a lifetime, and memories to be cherished forever. This book would be more than adorable— full of lessons and inspiration for children to grow up happy and whole. This ...
A convention for magicians! Mages and illusionists casting spells and performing spectacular tricks! The perfect annual event for every magical family! Except for someone like Jack Roberts. His mother is The Great Linda, a woman who can’t die. His dad has the power to heal. His sister can bend people to her will. But Jack has no such magic up his sleeve. He’s about as ordinary as can be. In fact, the annual Magicians’ Convention is the very last place on Earth he wants to hang out. Then Jack discovers there might be a way for him to gain magic after all. How far will Jack go in his despe ...
Welcome to the thrilling Magical Beasts YA fantasy series. If you love fantasy thrillers with nonstop action, powerful heroines, quirky tough heroes, and a ton of magical beasts, you will love The Guardians.
Oliver Griffon can’t stay out of trouble. And he’s gotten into a heap of it this time. In the waning days of October, strange magical events happen around Orchard Hollow, the little town where Oliver lives. He soon finds himself and his friends cursed to die on Halloween by the town witch. But other mysterious forces are at work around Oliver, too. If he and his friends play their cards right, they might be able to remove the witch’s curse. If not, this Halloween will be their last.
Dead Calm, Bone Dry is a Directors' Choice Finalist
What if you were forced to sail with pirates?Captured and tried for piracy.
Then sentenced to hang.
Would you trade your body to the crew of the Flying Dutchman to save your soul?
Ricky did.
Some dead men DO tell tales.
And there is stolen treasure in this pirate story.
Last winter Ricky Bradshaw was another gangly freshman hoping to fit in -- or at least not get picked on -- and maybe catch the attention of Becky Nance, a girl in his biology class. Except ...
Doctor Who meets Outlander in this fast-paced time-travel adventure! Once again, Gwyn must save history. To do so, she must kill a man. Not just any man – Emperor Domitian is a feared tyrant, paranoid of plots and assassins. Can Gwyn find the plotters and help them succeed, or will she be betrayed herself? Also is getting a date in Ancient Rome weird, or kinda cool in a history nerd way? Michelle journeys back in time to rescue a kidnapped friend. Her travels take her to World War II Britain and nineteenth century Argentina, where the west is still wild and bandits roam the plain. It' ...
The fantastical adventure of a young blind girl who is propelled on a perilous journey to find her realm's missing king. ***************************** "It's one thing to hear monsters bump in the night. It's quite another to never be able to light a lamp and chase them away." Essie Brightsday has never heard a rock basilisk scream. She has never worn magical armor, stood up to a queen, or run from dragons. Instead, Essie, her sarcastic cat Tigrabum, (just call him "Tig"), and her secretive family struggle to survive on their small farm nestled against the forbidding cliffs of the Valley of Fir ...
Ten-year-old Swift is weary of being “the Lad,” and he longs to feel a sense of belonging with his three older brothers. When a chance strikes to go night fishing together on their father's mighty brigantine, the Regulus, it seems the perfect chance for Swift to prove himself. When night falls, however, when stars rise and the fishing begins—as Swift ventures into the wilds of the sea and its creatures—a sense of alienation creeps in. To realize his place in the strange water world, he must summon the courage to confront the North Atlantic with all its savagery. And to learn what it means to b ...
Meet Kinzie. She has a bunch of fun loving, slightly smelly, Monsters that live in her room. They never let her sleep at night. But that’s ok, her parents always help her out. Until one day they decide it’s time she learns to sleep on her own. What will Kinzie do about her Monsters? What To Do About Your Monsters is a heartfelt story about a girl who has sleep issues. At its core, however, the story is not just about having problems sleeping, but about being afraid to try something new.
"... the comical wish fulfillment of being let loose on a starship." - Kirkus Reviews
The greatest lobster heist in space! The second in the Eudora Space Kid series: a hilariously funny, early reader sci-fi chapter book perfect for elementary-aged kids. Can Eudora and her best friend, Arnold, rescue her favorite lobsters from becoming the next meal at the spaceship’s New Year’s buffet?
Eudora is a normal third grader who just happens to live on a 36 deck AstroLiner. In SPACE! As a math and science whiz w ...
James, a bright young boy with a sparkle in his eye, wanted to spend a night at the old yellow house on Millard Road to prove a legend wasn’t true. People say that in the early 1800s, a man who collected many rare treasures and strange artifacts went missing with his wife, but no one knows how. It is said that the spirit of the man still haunts the house to this day. Children in the area hear strange sounds when there’s a full moon. A long time ago, the town’s kids made a bet to spend the night at the haunted house. When the moon was full, they had to do it. They were supposed to take a pictur ...
Elizabeth loves donuts—maybe too much. When her Dad says, “No donuts today,” she pouts, smells the donuts next door, and sneaks in the donut shop. There she sees hundreds of donuts…whizzing by. Every kind she could imagine. And Elizabeth had to have one. But when she has MORE than one, strange and hilarious things happen. The book is illustrated and picture book length, but it is more than that. It has a graphic novel feel that will appeal to older children. The younger kids will like the fun text while adults and older children will be drawn to the clever illustrations and hidden features. ...
Join Sam as she embarks on her first big adventure in this middle-grade mystery full of fun, suspense...and just the right amount of spying! Sam is a middle school girl living a normal life-except when she is occasionally bullied for the differences kids perceive in her. Sam has Down syndrome. See how she and her brother John work together to find some stolen money, help a new friend and escape real danger in this exciting adventure!
Hey! I’m not a Book! I’m really… Santa! is definitely NOT Santa cleverly disguising himself as a funny, easy to read kid’s book! Or is it? One of the elves called in sick and Santa needs to find a Helper before Christmas! With his magical powers, Santa is able to enlist his young readers to be one of Santa’s Helpers. With a valuable lesson at the end, this fun book is sure to captivate children's imaginations and leave them begging for more silly adventures. So, grab a copy of this crafty, laugh-out-loud tale, and help Santa with this not-so-ordinary fun kid’s book before Christ ...
