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Dean Bob and Lou Tweet can't wait to perform in the first-ever Bonefish Street Elementary School Pet Show. They've practiced their performances over and over again, and together with their pets, they're ready to shine! But it looks like their families, the Tweets, who are neat, and the Bobs, who are slobs, aren't going to make getting to the show easy. What will happen when the Tweets and Bobs have a showdown before the show? And what if all that fighting makes Dean Bob just a little nervous for his performance?

"1 told 2 and 2 told 3," "I'll race you to the top of the apple tree." One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous story for young audiences. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with "hero.") Listen and count and play and laugh to learn the surprising answer.

A delightful, rhyming story about a little dormouse named Dandy, written and read by bestselling poet Pam Ayres, author of The Last Hedgehog and I Am Oliver the Otter. I am a dormouse, and Dandy is my name. There are many different mice, we’re not all the same . . . Written in rhyme, Pam...

When the Two Stars Finally Met is a deeply personal and beautifully illustrated story that transcends generations, cultures, and time. Written by Frank Nino IV, this modern-day parable follows the journey of two stars, symbolizing real people, who spend their lives orbiting close but never quite touching… until the moment the universe finally says, “Now.” Told in poetic prose and raw imagery, this is not your average children's book. It's a love story woven from memories of pain, growth, and divine timing.

What Pet Should I Get? This book by Dr. Seuss about making up one’s mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can’t choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment—choosing a...

Sam's mum is a baker, Pete's brother is a librarian, and Dom's nan is a doctor. In this exciting deep-dive into the world of monsters and beyond, discover the different jobs monsters do all day and the incredible places they work.

Tommy Two Shoes loves shoes. But, there’s one thing about shoes Tommy doesn't like. Find out what frustrates Tommy when it comes to his many pairs of shoes in this delightful story.

Mushroom Tales is a collection of stories to explain to your child: In "Rules of Gold", why it's important to treat others as you'd like to be treated. In "Bullies", being bullied is not about you and there are bully solutions. In "How to Win a Race", the most important part of any race or challenge is: to start! In "My Mom Rocks!" being a Mom is an incredibly challenging job, and if your kids don't already see and appreciate Mom's hard work, they will now.

Set against the backdrop of WWII, this achingly beautiful middle grade novel in verse based on American history presents the dual perspectives of Claire, a Midwestern girl who longs to enter high school and become a nurse even as she worries for her soldier brother, and Karl, a German POW...

Have you ever met Oscar the orgo? He’s a creature you might not know. With a long, thin neck, and only two legs, he tends to hang out in the snow. When Oscar wakes one noisy morning, he is in for a big surprise. More orgo have gathered outside his cozy cave, while their young pups learn what orgo do best.

Bethany Blair and the Bugs in Her Hair is a story about a girl who doesn't quite fit in. She loves lying out in nature and is welcoming to the little bugs that are drawn to her curly locks. These little bugs are beautiful to her, and she truly enjoys their company. But her bugs are not so popular in her classroom, and once the children find out about them, Bethany becomes an outcast.

The Weather Girl is a tale for children of all ages. This story written by Christopher Bejole features the adventures of a bird named Boo on a journey to find out why the weather suddenly has begun to change so dramatically.

On a hot and humid afternoon, there's laughter in the air. The swift wind licks the tallest trees and ruffles golden hair. The soft clouds float across the sky and slowly turn to grey. A roaring rumble can be hear from very far away. What is making that rumbling sound in the sky? And why have the clouds changed color? What amazing things will Oskar find out about the sun and the earth?