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When Donald accidentally rescues a cute little skunk, the grateful little stinker refuses to leave his side.

When Mickey and the gang dino-sit for a Triceratops named T-Top and five dino eggs, the friends must keep their young dino-charges safe from harm, especially when the eggs start to hatch.

A horse named Penelope wanders into Minnie's Makeover Salon and winds up with a glittery traffic cone stuck to her head, making everyone think Hot Dog Hills has a unicorn!

On a Halloween night, eight boys are led on an incredible journey into the past by the mysterious "spirit" Moundshroud. Riding a dark autumn wind from ancient Egypt to the land of the Celtic druids, from Mexico to a cathedral in Paris, they will witness the haunting beginnings of the holiday called Halloween.

Before cell phones, gadget spinners, and the internet, there was a little time called “the 80’s.” We had Rubik’s Cubes, rotary phones, and outside adventures on our bicycles.

The Sun Does Shine is an extraordinary testament to the power of hope sustained through the darkest times, now adapted for younger readers. In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in Alabama. Stunned, confused, and only 29 years old, Hinton knew...

Hi! My name is Janie Ray, and I'm 11 years old. When I first got this diary from my mom, I didn't think I'd have all that much to write about. I mean, let's face it - fifth grade isn't exactly the most exciting thing in the world. But then, really strange things started happening. Like last week, my best friend Sheila and I were hanging out in our clubhouse, drinking lemonade and trying to figure out what to do about Marcia the Snob, when we suddenly noticed a weird inscription on this old medallion I found when I was little.

The Secret is an international phenomenon that has inspired millions of people to live extraordinary lives. The Secret to Teen Power makes that knowledge accessible and relevant to today's teens. It explains the law of attraction in relation to teen issues such as friends and popularity...

Just when things seem to be getting back to normal, Janie is faced with another big problem: The secret medallion is missing! Who could have taken it? And how will she get it back? Janie can't be the first Bearer of the Medallion to lose the one thing she was to protect above all else.... can she?

At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur! Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own childhood to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.

On their way to Rainbow's Edge to seek the help of the Ray Keepers, Professor Plano, Zed and Zee meet a flight of sickly, grey dragons. They're all caught up using their Bottle-Bottle screens that give off a strange, eerie glow. Lord Myopic must be up to no good again! The trio rush to find the...

When 12-year-old Linc Crenshaw decides he wants to go to public school, his professor mom isn't so happy with the idea. He's convinced it will be the ticket to a new social life. Instead, it's a disaster when his mom shows up at their field trip to the local cemetery to lecture them on gravestones, and Linc sees her through his fellow-students' eyes.

We all know that with great power comes great responsibility. What would you do if you had super powers? Ray the Remarkable is an unforgettable story that shares a touching message about loving who you are. Over the course of a week, Ray experiences the consequences of having imaginary super powers.

Born into a world with only seven days to live, Sim faces the same choice everyone does: how will he spend them? Is there something greater to hope for? A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka...

Welcome to the magical world of Sunny's Values Scouts, where Sunny, a playful Golden Retriever, embarks on adventures in Terra Vale—a land of wisdom and kindness. The Path of Belonging, the first book in the series, introduces children aged 5-8 to values that nurture belonging, acceptance, and connection.

Soulfully You is about creating a safe and comforting space within any environment you or your child may find yourselves in. The meditative practices presented in this book encourage adults to tap into their own “inner child” and participate in the process especially during those challenging times when the child may be experiencing mental, emotional, or physical distress and need to feel a sense of safety and re-grounding. Participants are able to explore their imagination, safely push their comfort zones, and arrive at a renewed place of clarity—deepening their bond.

When I was a boy, my greatest fear was my dog running away and that manifested itself in a reoccurring dream. That dream was the impetus for After All, Dogs Are Color Blind, Aren't They? It dawned on me after reflecting on my dream that man's best friend makes immediate friends with everyone they meet, and that is a wonderful life lesson I hope to share with my kids as well as yours.

This story is based on the true experiences of the author as she and her husband Cliff, through pain and joy, have raised their son Aric. Maria's son was hit by a car when he was 14-years-old. He was in a coma for three months. During this period, Maria sat by her son and read him stories until he awoke. Maria and her husband nourished Aric through a successful recovery.

Swimming is easy for Teensie. Not so much for Melinda and her father. While they discuss the difficulties they are having with their scuba lessons, he must advocate for himself to get out of the plastic baggie and into a proper travel tank. This short story is Season 1 Episode 3 of Tales from the Tank—short stories that take place within the full-size novels. Season 1 matches up with Book 1 of the Melinda series, Melinda and Her Father Go Scuba Diving.

Telling Melinda he could talk, was his choice. Melinda telling her father that he could talk, wasn't. Trapped in a cup, Teensie has to speak up for himself and demand respect from the people who care for him.