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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES When there are suspicious sightings around the bay (ghosts?! a sea monster?!)—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in the hilarious series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and Caldecott...

When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee! “For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this...

Astrid likes being different. When new boy Teddy joins the school, Astrid discovers that they have loads in common – he loves reading the same fantasy books and joins the Scribble Society too. But on Valentine's Day, when Astrid discovers that Teddy likes someone else more than her, being different doesn't feel so great after all. It's clearly time for Astrid to try fitting in – but things don't quite go as planned.

Sun (check). Fun (check). Friends (check). Tortures of junior high (on hold!) Get ready to jump into summer with Lizzie McGuire in A Very Lizzy Summer and A Totally Hottie Summer! A Very Lizzy Summer It’s summertime and the living is sweet. Well, it’s gonna be if Lizzie finishes at the top...

Lisa und ihr Bruder dürfen sich beim Einkaufen jeweils eine Süßigkeit aussuchen. Aber als Lisa ihre Schokolade auspackt, stellt sie erschrocken fest, dass sie geschmolzen ist! Lisa ist neidisch, dass der Lutscher ihres Bruders so lange hält und ärgert sich darüber. Durch ihre Unzufriedenheit wird sie schließlich immer unglücklicher. Kinder haben schnell mit Neid zu kämpfen. In kindgerechter Sprache und mit liebevoll gezeichneten Bildern erleichtert dieses Kinderbuch den Gesprächseinstieg zu einem wichtigen Thema und bietet konkrete Tipps für den Alltag.

Carly, Daniela, Gabriela, and Kianna—the Pony Girls are ready for their first summer at Storm Cliff Stables! In these four books, each girl has the chance to narrate her own story. Their unique personalities come through as they navigate being away from home, making friends, and caring for the horses at camp.

Welcome back to Storm Cliff Stables! Ainsley, Cassidy, Khadija, and Ryleigh, the Four Horsekateers, can’t wait to start their next summer at horse camp. Through funny, realistic dialogue, readers get to know each of the girls’ distinct personalities and the unique horses they care for. Whether dreaming of the Olympics, sharing culture and tradition with her campmates, striving to reach personal goals at Storm Cliff, or hiding a major secret of her own, these girls bring out the best in each other as their friendships grow.

Activity Day at Lisa’s school is turned upside down when the auditorium filled with family, friends, students and teachers suddenly turns into darkness. The quick thinking of Lisa with help from her sister Maggie comes to the rescue and saves the evening from a total disaster.

While enjoying a beautiful summer day and picnic, Lisa finds herself answering a call for help. With her sister Maggie and grandfather, and under the watchful eyes of the birds above, they work together to prevent a disaster from occurring.

Minnie Monster is a naughty little monster! She’s selfish, never says “please” or “thank you,” and can be mean to her friends. She’s so rude that the other monsters decide to leave her alone. Can she learn to mind her manners to win back her friends? Join Minnie Monster in a playful journey to learn manners in this delightful, Mom’s Choice Award-winning children’s book, perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, and kindergartners. Funny and creative illustrations make this book a joy to read while also teaching essential social skills.

Lisa is 11 years old, loves guinea pigs, and is shy - and not just a little bit shy. She's so shy that her heart practically pounds out of her chest whenever her teacher calls on her in class. Lisa will do anything she can to avoid being noticed. When a pair of glasses with incredible abilities falls into her life, her whole world is turned upside down. For the first time in her life she's motivated to get out of her shell.

Lisa quickly ran to her room. She didn’t know what to do. Should she lie, or tell truth? Which one will Lisa choose?

It’s a new year at horse camp for new Pony Girls. Charlie, Gracie, Paisley, and Zoey narrate their own stories as they navigate anxiety, learn about caring for animals, and take photos for the camp newspaper. Listeners new to chapter books will love this look into the world of Storm Cliff Stables, with fewer words and younger girls in the same pastoral setting!

Allein in den Keller gehen, einen großen Hund streicheln, woanders übernachten als zu Hause – solche Herausforderungen können Kindern ganz schön Angst machen! Mit sechs spannenden Geschichten hilft Jugendliteraturpreisträger Achim Bröger Hörern ab dem Kindergartenalter, Stück für Stück Selbstsicherheit zu entwickeln. Und bald wird klar: auch die Kleinen können mutig sein! Dieses Buch hilft Kindern auf altersgerechte Weise, ihre eigenen Fähigkeiten zu entdecken und sich selbst mehr zuzutrauen.

Den prisbelønnede forfatter Mette Vedsø, som mange vil kende fra serien om Kaj, der vandt Skriverprisen 2019 skriver med håb, humor og varme om hendes hovedperson Rita Rim, som i denne historie skal på ferie til Paris med sin mor og mors nye kæreste Tue og sønnen Max. Mor og Tue vil se alt i Paris. Alt på kun to dage.

Come join best friends Marie and LeeLee on their childhood adventures! From jumping in the lake, to running in the snow, to staying up late talking and laughing, Marie and LeeLee have fun wherever they go! The beauty of their friendship turns every moment together into an unforgettable adventure!

Inmitten eines idyllischen Waldes beginnt ein ungewöhnliches Abenteuer. Als der kleine Elefant Fanti seine Familie verliert, trifft er auf den flauschigen Hasen Fusel und die clevere Maus Liesel. Gemeinsam begeben sie sich auf eine abenteuerliche Suche, die sie durch Wälder und über Berge führt. Fanti, der sich aufgrund seiner geringen Größe minderwertig fühlt, findet in Fusel und Liesel wahre Freunde. Sie helfen ihm nicht nur bei der Suche nach seinen Eltern, sondern zeigen ihm auch, dass jeder einzigartig und wertvoll ist. Die Reise der drei Freunde ist voller Hindernisse und Überraschungen.

This story is about Poe, a three legged cat that must navigate his handicap as he enters school. Poe must process his physical condition as well as build relationships with his peers. Poe is an adventurous and fun loving kitty that is brave and compassionate.

Harper and Emma are two best friends who first met at the pool in the summer. Emma has autism, which affected her speech. Harper became determined to find a way to talk with her new friend and learned about autism. Neither girl would allow anything to stand in their way of becoming best friends. Now, Harper and Emma are excited to go to the zoo for the first time. This is a new adventure for them, which they are going on with their daddies.

Harper, a seven-year-old little girl who is typically developing, meets a new friend one day at the pool who is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. They both love to swim at the pool and want to play together, however, Emma has limited communication skills. Emma can make sounds and not words and flaps her hands when she is excited.