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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.

A heart-warming story of kindness, courage and love in all its forms from the award-winning author of Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow. Perfect for 9+ readers and fans of Elle McNicoll, Lisa Thompson and Onjali Rauf. ‘A huge, shining kaleidoscope of joy’– L.D. Lapinski, author of THE...

In this riveting novel in verse, thirteen-year-old Tolly fears she was to blame for the accident that killed her older sister. If she could just get her phone back, she might find answers about the day Sunny died… It’s been almost six months since Tolly’s sister died in a distracted...

Jack Frost has promised not to trouble the Rainbow Fairies again, but he didn't say anything about the Weather Fairies! Now he has stolen the feathers from Doodle, the weather-vane cockerel in charge of the weather. It's up to Rachel and Kirsty to get each of the feathers back from Jack Frost's...

Ever since the magnificent Miss Loucien gave up teaching to join the Bright Lights Theater Company, school days have lacked a certain . . . drama . . . especially for Cissy, who longs for a life in show business, and Kookie, who craves adventure. But when a diphtheria outbreak interrupts the...

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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...

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...

What could make Unicorn Island even more magical? Hidden treasure! Continue the magic in the next Unicorn Academy series, where students and their unicorn best friends race to find treasure! Follow the clues, solve the riddles, and find the hidden treasure in this spin-off of the wildly popular...

Christmastime in the Sunshine is about a boy who lives in Miami who wishes to see snow at Christmastime for the very first time. While hanging out with his friends, an unexpected, magical, and amazing moment happens during one of the last days of the "Golden Season"!

The Rainbow Kids were inspired to float down to earth from their rainbow home to bring joy, peace of mind, and sharing between children and adults. Three girls - Red Rylee, Yellow Yannie, and Green Gracie, and three boys - Orange Ozzie, Blue Brodie, and Purple Perry, share their everyday colorful adventures. Throughout the stories, there is plenty of energy and laughter as they engage in fun activities, as well as address some serious topics in a non-threatening way.