In a future United States, civil war is devastating a country on its last legs. On one side: the Patriots. On the other: President Vex's corrupt government. In the middle: everybody else, just trying to survive. The war is going from bad to worse, but out in the sparsely populated Worselands, twelve-year-old Klynt Tovis doesn't see much of it.Instead, Klynt spends most of her long summer days bored, or restoring artifacts in her Museum of Fond Memories. Real pet dogs are a thing of the past: after they were found to be carriers of a sickness the government ordered them all killed. But one day an incredible antique shows up at the farm: a D-39 robodog, "Real as a dog can be!" Klynt is overjoyed, but the good luck doesn't last. When the war makes its way into the empty Worselands, she and D-39 find themselves thrown into an epic journey for survival and hope.
Charlesbridge
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9781623541811
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Hardcover
Horse Meets Dog
By Kalan, Elliott
Follow 14 spunky rocks and one wise little ladybug in a fun, funny and heartwarming story about the importance of friendship and the power of perseverance. Get ready to meet a new rock group! From zippy, little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rocks get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, only to find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike all of the others, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because he's flat on one side. His friends didn't get it."Come roll!" they would chant. So Ricky tried, but replied, "I'm sorry, I can't." Determined not to leave their friend behind, the rocks and the ladybug set out to help Ricky roll around - one way or another. This sweet, imaginative picture book, written in verse, brings a fresh set of characters to life in a story that highlights perseverance and triumph in the face of adversity, and the power of true friendship, combining the spirit of The Giving Tree with the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss. Targeted for children ages 3-11, this is the first of a series of books featuring the "You Rock Group" that kids are sure to cherish as they grow, and learn from through empowering, motivating and fun-to-read stories.
Balzer Bray
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9780062791108
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Hardcover
Duckworth, the Difficult Child
By Phelan, Matt
Duckworths parents think he is a difficult child, so when a snake slides right up and swallows him whole, his parents dont believe him! Whats poor Duckworth to do?Duckworth is a difficult child. At least thats what his parents think. So when Duckworth tries to explain that a gigantic snake slithered out of his closet, his parents insist its all in his head - he is far too old to be imagining such nonsense. (And will he please do his chores?) But even when the cobra slides right up and swallows Duckworth whole, his parents remain unconvinced! (Where did he find that snake costume, and will he please put it away?) Whats poor Duckworth to do when his parents just wont listen? With nods to the deliciously dark humor of Edward Gorey, Florence Parry Heide, and Jon Klassen, Michael Sussman and Julia Sardà empathize with children everywhere who must find ways to deal with their difficult parents.
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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9781534405127
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Hardcover
Bitty Baby Has a Tea Party
By Larson, Kirby
Discover the world of Bitty Baby--a special new friend to help girls ages 3 - 5 shine bright! These engaging tales are written by Newbery Honor winner Kirby Larson and illustrated by award-winning artist Sue Cornelison. In this story, a little girl and Bitty Baby want to have a tea party with the new girl next door, but they're nervous that they might not have anything in common with her. To ease their first-impression fears, the little girl tells a story about Bitty Baby and a hedgehog, who discover that even best friends can like different things. Includes a "For Parents" section that focuses on the social and emotional experience of preschoolers and offers parenting tips.
American Girl
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9781609584221
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Hardcover
Anna's Heaven
By Hole, Stian
It is a day when everything aches and nails are raining from the sky. Anna's mother has died. Anna and her father are making their way to the funeral. But along the way they talk -- capturing memories, asking hard questions, picturing what heaven might be like. Anna's imagination leads both of them on a journey that, by the end, might just offer a certain sort of peace.With captivating artwork and text that is at times whimsical, at times haunting, this profound book will make a perfect companion for readers who are wrestling with their own questions about life's mysteries.
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
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9780802854414
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Hardcover
Anya and the Nightingale
By Pasternack, Sofiya
The adventure continues in this exciting sequel to Anya and the Dragon in which a dangerous monster lurks beneath the city and only Anya can keep him from taking her friends' magic - and their lives. Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon.It's been a year since a violent Viking terrorized the small village of Zmeyreka and Anya and her foolish friend Ivan saved a friendly dragon from being sacrificed for his magic. But things still aren't safe in the kingdom of Kievan Rus'. After embarking on a journey to bring her papa home from war, Anya discovers a powerful forest creature terrorizing travelers. But she soon learns that he's not the monster the kingdom should fear. There's an even greater evil that lurks under the city. Can Anya stop the monster, save her papa, and find her way home? Or will the secrets of Kiev leave Anya and her friends trapped beneath the city forever?.
Versify
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9780358006022
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Hardcover
Ivy the Very Determined Dog
By Harrington, Chris & Maureen
Who is Ivy? The bravest (and cutest) French Bulldog you will ever meet! On her third birthday (of all days) , Ivy became suddenly paralyzed in her back legs due to a rare genetic spinal disease. That has not stopped Ivy from living life to her absolute fullest. Ivy inspires us all to never give up. Embrace your individuality. And most importantly, to always keep on rolling whatever you do, and never let anything get the better of you.
Publisher: n/a
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9781732777101
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Unicorn Famous
By Simpson, Dana
When your best friend is a unicorn, every day is a stroll down the red carpet. Phoebe Howell's unicorn BFF, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, is happy to provide the celebrity treatment - teaching Phoebe fancy new spells, giving her a ride to school so she doesn't have to ride the bus, and even negotiating with the tooth fairy on her behalf. But when Phoebe starts noticing that unicorns have become a trendy fashion statement, she doesn't feel quite so unique. Fortunately, she's distracted by adventures including a visit to the unicorn community and a trip to the woods to see her friend Dakota receive an unusual honor at the goblin award ceremony. Unicorn Famous is filled with amusing examples of the extraordinary lengths friends will go to make each other feel special.
Andrews McMeel Publishing
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9781524864767
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Paperback
SEN Superpowers
By Alloway, Tracy Packiam
When Sammy's group loses their map on a camping trip, can he use his SEN Superpowers to save the day and lead them safely back to the campsite? The SEN Superpowers series celebrates the positive traits associated with a range of common SEN conditions, boosting the confidence and strength-awareness of children with those conditions, while also allowing for better understanding and positivity among their peers. Each book includes a page of discussion points about the story, a page of tips for how to boost abilities (inclusive for children with and without special educational needs) , and finally a further page of notes for parents and teachers.
QEB Publishing
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9781786035776
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Hardcover
Lion, Lion
By Busch, Miriam
For fans of Ezra Jack Keats, this perfect read-aloud is a timeless story featuring plenty of animals!A little boy is looking for Lion. Lion is looking for lunch.And so our story begins. But look closely. . . . In this tale, nothing is quite as it seems!Children will delight in this classic picture book with a mischievous twist.
Balzer Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
D-39
By Latham, Irene
In a future United States, civil war is devastating a country on its last legs. On one side: the Patriots. On the other: President Vex's corrupt government. In the middle: everybody else, just trying to survive. The war is going from bad to worse, but out in the sparsely populated Worselands, twelve-year-old Klynt Tovis doesn't see much of it.Instead, Klynt spends most of her long summer days bored, or restoring artifacts in her Museum of Fond Memories. Real pet dogs are a thing of the past: after they were found to be carriers of a sickness the government ordered them all killed. But one day an incredible antique shows up at the farm: a D-39 robodog, "Real as a dog can be!" Klynt is overjoyed, but the good luck doesn't last. When the war makes its way into the empty Worselands, she and D-39 find themselves thrown into an epic journey for survival and hope.
Horse Meets Dog
By Kalan, Elliott
Follow 14 spunky rocks and one wise little ladybug in a fun, funny and heartwarming story about the importance of friendship and the power of perseverance. Get ready to meet a new rock group! From zippy, little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rocks get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, only to find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike all of the others, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because he's flat on one side. His friends didn't get it."Come roll!" they would chant. So Ricky tried, but replied, "I'm sorry, I can't." Determined not to leave their friend behind, the rocks and the ladybug set out to help Ricky roll around - one way or another. This sweet, imaginative picture book, written in verse, brings a fresh set of characters to life in a story that highlights perseverance and triumph in the face of adversity, and the power of true friendship, combining the spirit of The Giving Tree with the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss. Targeted for children ages 3-11, this is the first of a series of books featuring the "You Rock Group" that kids are sure to cherish as they grow, and learn from through empowering, motivating and fun-to-read stories.
Duckworth, the Difficult Child
By Phelan, Matt
Duckworths parents think he is a difficult child, so when a snake slides right up and swallows him whole, his parents dont believe him! Whats poor Duckworth to do?Duckworth is a difficult child. At least thats what his parents think. So when Duckworth tries to explain that a gigantic snake slithered out of his closet, his parents insist its all in his head - he is far too old to be imagining such nonsense. (And will he please do his chores?) But even when the cobra slides right up and swallows Duckworth whole, his parents remain unconvinced! (Where did he find that snake costume, and will he please put it away?) Whats poor Duckworth to do when his parents just wont listen? With nods to the deliciously dark humor of Edward Gorey, Florence Parry Heide, and Jon Klassen, Michael Sussman and Julia Sardà empathize with children everywhere who must find ways to deal with their difficult parents.
Bitty Baby Has a Tea Party
By Larson, Kirby
Discover the world of Bitty Baby--a special new friend to help girls ages 3 - 5 shine bright! These engaging tales are written by Newbery Honor winner Kirby Larson and illustrated by award-winning artist Sue Cornelison. In this story, a little girl and Bitty Baby want to have a tea party with the new girl next door, but they're nervous that they might not have anything in common with her. To ease their first-impression fears, the little girl tells a story about Bitty Baby and a hedgehog, who discover that even best friends can like different things. Includes a "For Parents" section that focuses on the social and emotional experience of preschoolers and offers parenting tips.
Anna's Heaven
By Hole, Stian
It is a day when everything aches and nails are raining from the sky. Anna's mother has died. Anna and her father are making their way to the funeral. But along the way they talk -- capturing memories, asking hard questions, picturing what heaven might be like. Anna's imagination leads both of them on a journey that, by the end, might just offer a certain sort of peace.With captivating artwork and text that is at times whimsical, at times haunting, this profound book will make a perfect companion for readers who are wrestling with their own questions about life's mysteries.
Anya and the Nightingale
By Pasternack, Sofiya
The adventure continues in this exciting sequel to Anya and the Dragon in which a dangerous monster lurks beneath the city and only Anya can keep him from taking her friends' magic - and their lives. Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon.It's been a year since a violent Viking terrorized the small village of Zmeyreka and Anya and her foolish friend Ivan saved a friendly dragon from being sacrificed for his magic. But things still aren't safe in the kingdom of Kievan Rus'. After embarking on a journey to bring her papa home from war, Anya discovers a powerful forest creature terrorizing travelers. But she soon learns that he's not the monster the kingdom should fear. There's an even greater evil that lurks under the city. Can Anya stop the monster, save her papa, and find her way home? Or will the secrets of Kiev leave Anya and her friends trapped beneath the city forever?.
Ivy the Very Determined Dog
By Harrington, Chris & Maureen
Who is Ivy? The bravest (and cutest) French Bulldog you will ever meet! On her third birthday (of all days) , Ivy became suddenly paralyzed in her back legs due to a rare genetic spinal disease. That has not stopped Ivy from living life to her absolute fullest. Ivy inspires us all to never give up. Embrace your individuality. And most importantly, to always keep on rolling whatever you do, and never let anything get the better of you.
Unicorn Famous
By Simpson, Dana
When your best friend is a unicorn, every day is a stroll down the red carpet. Phoebe Howell's unicorn BFF, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, is happy to provide the celebrity treatment - teaching Phoebe fancy new spells, giving her a ride to school so she doesn't have to ride the bus, and even negotiating with the tooth fairy on her behalf. But when Phoebe starts noticing that unicorns have become a trendy fashion statement, she doesn't feel quite so unique. Fortunately, she's distracted by adventures including a visit to the unicorn community and a trip to the woods to see her friend Dakota receive an unusual honor at the goblin award ceremony. Unicorn Famous is filled with amusing examples of the extraordinary lengths friends will go to make each other feel special.
SEN Superpowers
By Alloway, Tracy Packiam
When Sammy's group loses their map on a camping trip, can he use his SEN Superpowers to save the day and lead them safely back to the campsite? The SEN Superpowers series celebrates the positive traits associated with a range of common SEN conditions, boosting the confidence and strength-awareness of children with those conditions, while also allowing for better understanding and positivity among their peers. Each book includes a page of discussion points about the story, a page of tips for how to boost abilities (inclusive for children with and without special educational needs) , and finally a further page of notes for parents and teachers.
Lion, Lion
By Busch, Miriam
For fans of Ezra Jack Keats, this perfect read-aloud is a timeless story featuring plenty of animals!A little boy is looking for Lion. Lion is looking for lunch.And so our story begins. But look closely. . . . In this tale, nothing is quite as it seems!Children will delight in this classic picture book with a mischievous twist.