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Allie’s life with Mama isn’t bad, but she knows it could be better if Mama would find someone to marry. Allie’s worst enemy, her NOT-friend Gwen, has a daddy, and Allie wants someone like that—someone to fix things when they break, someone who likes to sing, and has a kind-smile. So Allie makes a plan—her super secret Man-For-Mama plan. She has a list of candidates with a clear top choice: Mr. Johnson, who owns the antique store. Best of all, Mr. Johnson went to school with Mama, and he wants to get reacquainted!

In this second book in the hilarious series Hungry Way, children will embark on a savory adventure, encountering animated toppings, adventurous slices, and quirky characters. Pizza Planet is a vast, cheesy world adorned with Mozzarella Mountains, the mighty Sauce Sea, and bubbling Cheese Canals, where toppings like Pepperoni Pirates and Bella Pepper live together happily. But when Penny Pineapple tries to join them, the others say she doesn't belong. Feeling sad and left out, Penny has nowhere to go. Will she find her place, or will Pizza Planet lose its cheesy magic forever?

In the kingdom of Aveluzeen, Princess Rose Marie and Prince Horatio each discover a crystal that reveals what lies beyond life. Guided by love, loss, and the quiet courage to let go, their stories intertwine with Queen Amelia’s compassion and the Grim’s gentle wisdom, reminding listeners that even in endings, something beautiful continues.

Meet Misa, a playful miniature Australian Shepherd who is less than thrilled about spending the day at her Granny’s. But as the hours pass, Misa discovers something amazing—there’s fun, love, and magic in the simplest of things. From garden discoveries to shared treats and quiet cuddles, Misa learns that sometimes the best adventures are the ones we least expect.

Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is a flamingo fan, tree climber, and top-notch mess-maker! She's also tired of her big sister, Sophie, always getting to do things first. For once, Jasmine wishes SHE could do something before Sophie—something special, something different. The New Year approaches, and as the Toguchi family gathers in Los Angeles to celebrate, Jasmine is jealous that her sister gets to help roll mochi balls by hand with the women.

A Native American "city kid" explores the idea of belonging and "who came first" after a surprising encounter with a country bear, from the award-winning author of Fry Bread. Every year, Aabanya visits her grandfather Big Jimmy at his cottage on Early Mountain. During the day, they gather corn...

“What a beautiful gift of a narrative this is. So much love on every page. A fabulous celebration of the brilliance of Black boys.” —JACQUELINE WOODSON, author of the New York Times bestseller The Day You Begin An empowering picture book celebrating Black boys everywhere--acknowledging...

This is the first book in the Oma Quilt Me a Tale series. Ten-year-old Magdalena Schmidt travels from Germany to America in 1891 with her family and best friend Nina. She will learn to quilt and embroider along the journey. They are wanting to leave because of all the hardships in Germany at that time. The cholera outbreak, economic hardships, and freedom of religion.

Overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the protest, Hope is unsure of how she fits into this movement and how she can make her voice heard—after all, she didn’t seem to have any power when her teacher discriminated against her in class. But when she and Mama join a group of Black women protesters, Hope sees herself in them and discovers that one voice, no matter how small, can make powerful change.

Sidney Aronofsky is one of the best chess players under age 16. When he's arrested for trying to buy drugs, it comes as a total surprise to those who know him. The expectations of parents, schools, and tutors pressure the young players. Sidney loves and wants to play chess, but dislikes the constant spotlight. He thinks that if he appears to be involved in drugs, he'll be excused from playing on the school's team.

What if your child could find their own kind of sunshine? When Kevin arrives at his aunt's island for the summer, his heart feels as heavy as his packed suitcase. He is missing his parents and missing his home, clutching his stuffed lion, Leo, like a lifeline. But this isn't just any island. It's a place where feelings aren't fixed or rushed away. This is where healing happens, one gentle discovery at a time.

Zander and his friends are in trouble—again. The freedom of expression they’ve enjoyed by publishing their own school newspaper has spread all the way to England, where kids from a school "across the pond" are now contributors to their own school’s most talked-about publication. When photos start to go alongside the articles written by kids, things get suspicious. Zander, Kambui, LaShonda, Bobbi—and a bunch of students from Harlem’s DaVinci Academy and London’s Phoenix School—come to learn that words and pictures in a newspaper don’t always tell the whole story.

Meet extraordinary Indigenous women—51 biographies for kids ages 8 to 12 Discover the stories and achievements of 51 Native and Indigenous women from history and today! This collection of biographies for kids explores the lives of North American Indigenous women from different backgrounds...

The third installment in a hilarious and charming chapter book series featuring exuberant and irresistible third-grader Millie Magnus. Millie Magnus just knows she was born for the stage. So when the Overlook Little Theatre holds auditions for a new show, she's certain she will be the star. Even...

Learn about one of the worst tragedies in American history: the Indian Removal Act of 1830. From 1838 to 1839, thousands of people from the Cherokee Nation and other Indigenous tribes were forced off their homelands because the white settlers believed this land belonged to them. The journey...

In this joyous celebration of autumn, a young Indigenous boy learns how to receive love from Creator and Mother Earth—and how to share that love with others. Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, loves the coming of autumn—the turning of the leaves, the cooling weather, the last harvests from his...

Everyday life unfolds with excitement as Noli and Dakota follow the Eagle at Great Rock. With creative imaginations and the courage of can-do spirits, these two find adventure at every turn. Whether rescuing friends from outlaws, rowing through a gigantic storm, or rescuing a wolf pup from a raging river, excitement fills the air!

Growing up, Jung-soon spent every moment she could at her grandparents' house. Dressing up and watching cartoons. Dyeing each other's fingernails with crushed balsam petals. Getting the whole neighborhood together to sweep their streets. Falling asleep together...just the three of them, happy. Grandfather was Grandmother's best and only friend. On every Jesa day, during the ancestral ritual, he would gently place the okchundang candy in her mouth, a big smile spreading across her face as it melted on her tongue.

Where the paleta wagon rings its tinkly bell and carries a treasure of icy paletas in every color of the sarape . . . As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces readers to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and Mexican-American children. Create a masterpiece...

In the second book of this epic fantasy series, eleven year old Amy's malfunctioning paintbrush accidentally paints a portal to a mythical world! But when she discovers that the paintbrush is running out of power, Amy must undergo a Trial to prove her worth as the guardian of the magic...