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A Coretta Scott King Honor Book A Boston Globe–Horn Book Poetry Award Winner An “imaginative and moving” (The Horn Book, starred review) portrait of a Black family tree shaped by enslavement and freedom, rendered in searing poems by ALSC Children’s Literature Legacy Award winner Carole...

Lukey Dave & the Tower to the Moon takes listeners on a thrilling adventure that proves the power of determination and creativity. With nothing to do and feeling bored, Lukey Dave decides to build a tower to the moon. With each new block he adds, he faces new challenges that require him to rely on his toys and imagination to keep going.

The Catch Club Kids are at it again! This time, they're out to trap the Daddysaurus—a mystical creature capable of such amazing acts of kindness, bravery, brilliance and humor. The kids try to trap the creature with all his favorite activities, but will they succeed? Maybe all they need is a little sweetness to make this awesome Daddysaurus appear! T

The Cosmic Adventure of the Brave Little Astronauts: Discovering Alien Worlds is an exciting and imaginative children's book about five brave astronauts who embark on an incredible journey through the universe.

Set against the backdrop of WWII, this achingly beautiful middle grade novel in verse based on American history presents the dual perspectives of Claire, a Midwestern girl who longs to enter high school and become a nurse even as she worries for her soldier brother, and Karl, a German POW...

The pirates are getting ready to celebrate Passover at sea, until their ship is washed ashore in a storm. What will they do? Luckily, they find a house with an open door, and everyone is invited in to enjoy the seder.

This puppy's licking her bowl clean. That puppy's growl sounds very mean.

Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Monsters, bears, wizards, and talking vegetables—This book has something for everyone. Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense.

In book two of the series, Book of Bad Bargains, Jazz tries to convince her older brother to trade his beloved blue marble with increasingly peculiar bargains.

Cheery rhyming text from Lisa Wheeler invites listeners to celebrate Valentine's Day in true dino style. Raptor and Leso decorate card boxes at school, the Ptero twins shop for the perfect box of chocolates, and Maia has crushes on . . . everyone! There's something for everyone to enjoy in this humorous and heartwarming look at the sweetest holiday of the year!

Follow Prince Miles as he spreads his message of kindness, love, peace and compassion. In an age of high-tech and "super" heroes, The Hopeful Prince allows all children to have the opportunity to see the heroic potential in themselves via their own small contributions to the world around them--no potions or high-tech enhancements necessary.

There are a lot of good stories based on what's gory, and many a great tale of heroic wins and fails.... Well...this is a story about children playing. Yes, aimless fun emerging and decaying. Play for play's sake, that is what children do so great, and today as they play, there is mini debate. Mentees Raheem and Jazzmir don't want to play the same game. And of course they both express themselves, but can mentor and avatar Avastarr help? That'll-doodle dooo-that'll-doodle dooo!

The playful poems in this collection teach children ages seven and under about Canadian animals in their natural habitats. A beaver, a bear, and a mole are but a few of the wild critters depicted in clever verse. Each vignette describes a different animal’s lifestyle, eating habits, and unique traits using fun diction and catchy rhymes. As young listeners will discover, this book is educational and entertaining in equal measure!

An insightful novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life. Celina and her family are bilingual and follow both Mexican and American traditions. Celina revels in her Mexican heritage...

As the first rumblings of the pandemic sound around Garvey, he hardly notices. Caught up with his friends, school, chorus, and his newfound relationship with his father, he doesn't imagine that the new disease adults are talking about could touch him. But it will. When everything changes, when fear moves in, and when all seems dark, Garvey feels helpless. Yet one voice—Garvey's voice—can be a powerful spark in the dark …

A diagnosis of dyslexia could change everything for an aspiring fifth-grade gymnast struggling at school in this authentic, high-energy novel in verse. The gym is where Claire shines and she’s on her way to qualifying for the state championships. But at school, she’s known as a...

#1 NYT Bestseller! Parents and children both have big dreams—about their life and the wonders the future holds. I’m So Glad You Were Born celebrates those dreams as well as the wonder of everyday experiences like sweet and special snuggles and cuddles, fun times and learning times too! New...

Weihnachten steht vor der Tür: Schneeflocken legen sich auf Wald und Feld und drinnen geht ein kuscheliges, gemütliches Licht vom Adventskranz aus. Fehlen nur noch stimmungsvolle Melodien, die den Raum erfüllen und das gemeinsame Singen zu einem wunderbaren Erlebnis machen. Diese 21 beliebten Weihnachts- und Winterlieder sind ein toller Begleiter für den Advent und verkürzen allen die Zeit bis zum Weihnachtsabend. Rainer Bielfeldt und Lorelay singen diese Klassiker kindgerecht und untermalen das Weihnachtsfest auf moderne Weise.

In this beautifully written story, Travel Abroad: The Adventures of Prissy and Missy, the second edition in an exciting series of powerful, endearing, and meaningful experiences, Prissy and Missy are traveling on holiday to five European countries, including France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Great Britain. This dynamic story is filled with fun, amazement, and historic excitement. People all over the world are falling in love with The Adventures of Prissy and Missy series!

""An emotional tale of a family’s grief and healing, full of courage and hope"" —Kirkus ""Faruqi renders this tender story of loss with a deft hand, employing vivid details surrounding Adnan’s Pakistani Muslim identity . . . and nuanced characterizations to present a tear-jerking ode to...