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Wish Upon a Sleepover

Suzanne Selfors · Imprint
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Five misfits. One magical wish. Bestselling author Suzanne Selfors brings heart and humor to this middle grade novel about a group of misfits who find true friendship where they least expect it.Leilani dreams of being friends with the most popular girls in her class -- the Haileys -- who are always...
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Nowhere Boy

KATHERINE MARSH · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

Nowhere Boy is a timely, poignant tale of family, sacrifice and the friendship between a young Syrian refugee and an American boy living in Brussels.Fourteen-year-old Ahmed is stuck in a city that wants nothing to do with him. Newly arrived in Brussels, Belgium, Ahmed fled a life of uncertainty...
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A Tiger Called Tomás

Charlotte Zolotow · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

After moving, Thomas is reluctant to make new friends until he experiences a special night of trick-or-treating.
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The Universe Ate My Homework

DAVID ZELTSER · Carolrhoda Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Abby hates doing homework. In fact, she'll do just about anything to get out of it. So when she discovers an amazing scientific recipe for creating a parallel universe where she'll never have to do homework again, she's ready to jump right in. There's just one small wrinkle--she...
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Hunt for the Octo-Shark: A 4D Book

Michael Anthony Steele · Picture Window Books
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

When the rest of the Nearly Fearless Monkey Pirates don't believe that octo-sharks are real, Captain Banana Beard insists they go on a hunt for the mythical creature. Will the crew discover anything more than trouble in this swashbuckling adventure? See a video interview with the author...
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Coding from Scratch

RACHEL ZITER · Capstone Press
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Learn to create your own games, animation, presentations, and musical projects in no time at all with Coding from Scratch. Whether you're just learning to code or need a refresher, this visual guide to coding will cover all the basics - coding tools, where to find them, and how to use them...
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First Laugh-Welcome, Baby!

Rose Tahe · Charlesbridge
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story?The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone--from Baby's nima (mom) to nadi (big...
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Olive the Sheep Can't Sleep

Clementina Almeida · Charlesbridge
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Olive the Sheep is having trouble falling asleep--she'd rather stay up and play. Backed up by sleep science, this gentle story shares practical tips for how to make bedtime go smoothly as Olive falls asleep.Adorable Olive had a long day with her friends and is tired. She has a warm...
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Awesome!

Craig Shuttlewood · Capstone Editions
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Marvin the moose and Woody the beaver are BFFs. But their friendship is tested when Marvin does something totally AWESOME and Woody remains ordinary. The other forest animals now adore Marvin - calling in his new superhero services to help right wrongs, solve problems, and fix trouble....
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