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From Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson comes the first book in a young middle grade series about Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit, kindness and sunshine. Ryan Hart has a lot on her mind – school, self-image and especially family. Her dad finally has a new job, but money is tight. That means some changes, like selling their second car and moving into a new (old) house. But Ryan is a girl who knows how to make sunshine out of setbacks.

Bea’s family are happy. Like, really happy. Like, kind of gross but also cute happy. So when they visit London Pride together and have the ultimate day out, Bea doesn’t think her family could possibly get any happier. But a year later, a grey cloud is following Bea’s family around. Dad has passed away, and without him around they have no choice but to pack their bags and move to the countryside to live with Gran.

The Hidden Staircase (1930) by Carolyn Keene.

When Sam rescues an abused mare from outlaw horse rustlers, she knows she's done the right thing. But the ranch already has a full corral, and a long drought means the cattle are running out of grass. Of course her dad refuses to allow her to adopt another mustang. The frightened and dangerous mare is just beginning to trust Sam when the rustlers learn Sam is the one who told the authorities about their illegal wild horse trap. Now, it's up to Sam to keep the mare - and herself - safe.

Step into the glowing world of Everkind, where Little Renee of Sunshine and her fairy daughters discover that even small adventures can lead to big heart lessons. This collection brings together three magical tales filled with laughter, wonder, and gentle wisdom for growing hearts. In A Recipe for Trouble: The Whisperberry Pie, Peyton and Penelope learn that patience can be just as important as sugar when enchanted berries start singing and the pie takes on a life of its own.

Oopie is a lonely dragon. All he wants to do is make a new friend. One day, he finds an injured butterfly and decides to help him. Oopie's kindness leads to a very bright future. Find out what happens next!

The Bungalow Mystery (1930) by Carolyn Keene.

The Tower Treasure (1927) by Franklin W. Dixon.

The Secret of the Old Clock (1930) by Carolyn Keene.

The Mystery at Lilac Inn (1930) by Carolyn Keene.

Dorani's mom, Isa, taught her to be bold and challenge the rules if they don't seem fair. People are more important than rules. But she never taught Dorani how to do it all without her. So, when Isa dies on the way to speak with the principal about Dori's latest revolution, Dori loses her voice. Her grief and guilt become the loudest parts of her.

In Sunshine for Everyone, join a cheerful little sunbeam on its radiant journey across the globe. From snowy forests to buzzing gardens, it shares golden warmth and glowing happiness with every creature it meets. With gentle, lyrical text, this uplifting tale celebrates kindness, connection, and the sunshine we all carry inside.

Anil loves karate, his friends, and the solar power project he has been championing in his community. He doesn’t love having to speak up—as his karate sensei says, best fight, no fight. Still, Anil wishes his classmate Mohan would stop picking on him. Then Anil learns where the city is planning to build a new solar panel factory. More sustainable energy is good news—but this factory will threaten plant and animal species and force the village people who live on the land to move. Maybe staying quiet isn’t an option anymore....

In this powerful novel by an award-winning author, 12-year-old Winnie Nash is forced to live with her grandma for the summer and finds herself torn between her family’s secrets and the joy of celebrating Pride. Winnie Nash never used to have so many secrets. But then she agreed to stay with...

What happens when a kind engineer, a cool surfer, a witty comedian, and a sensitive friend get introduced with a crash on the first day of school? Follow Hanny, Wilder, Winnie, and Jonah as they journey through the first day at their brand new school by the shore. At Sunshine Elementary, the students create their own class rules, define who they are, navigate situations with kindness, and solve problems using creativity and engineering skills. This positive, heartwarming, and influential story will inspire listeners and ignite the idea that we all have it in us to change the world.

In this heartwarming celebration of sisterhood, three girls explore the natural world and discover the harmony of being the littlest, middle, and oldest sister. Haala, the middle sister, loves to follow along behind her older sister, Sanaa, on their outdoor adventures. But her little sister...

Thomas and the Virus is a delightful and heartwarming audiobook with a full orchestral arrangement written to help young children understand about the coronavirus and all other viruses and germs. With Thomas Rabbit and all his friends having to stay indoors, unable to get up to their usual mischief, Thomas and his best friend Bruno have to overcome there boredom and find new ways of having fun. Luckily Mrs Rabbit is around to make sure Thomas washes his hands properly and explains about the virus throughout the story.

Sally Sunshine and Betty Bad. The charm of this book is that there are two tales. One is about a well behaved child. The other is about a naughty child. The fun is for your preschooler to decide which child is he or she. Preschoolers two to six love to talk. Now they have a listener. You! Wonderful.

Herbert Butterwinkle grows up on a wonderful farm just beyond the shadow of Cracklepop Mountain. Completely oblivious to the fact that he may be a bit different from others, Herbert's life is full of fun, friends, and adventure. However, one day, Herbert is forced to confront a number of challenging questions; these questions are the catalyst for Herbert's quest to discover his true purpose. Herbert's search takes him on a roller-coaster ride of creative discovery, where he ultimately realizes the answer has been with him all along.

It's a glorious day in Woodcock Pocket. The sun is shining, the birds are singing . . . and Toot is moping. So, Puddle makes Toot's favorite dessert at dinnertime, takes him out for a little adventure, and even throws a party, but nothing seems to cheer up his friend. Then a big thunderstorm...