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Melanie Hoskins, an experienced firefighter-paramedic, has been recruited by a very selective and secret organisation known as The Division. Their mission is to protect the populace and secure the continuation of the United States. The Division is only activated at times of dire need. This just so happens to be one of those times. Based in New York City, Hoskins is forced to leave her civilian life and those she loves behind, and join the front line to try to control the 'dollar flu' virus that has been spreading throughout the city.

New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft is back with the newest adventures of Jordan, Drew, Liam, and all the characters that fans first met in New Kid, winner of the Newbery Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Award! The gang from Riverdale Academy Day is heading to Paris, for an...

Repetitive text help tell the classic tale of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” When Jack goes to the market to sell the family cow for money, he returns home instead with five magic beans. His mother is so angry she throws the beans out of the window. What happens the next morning when Jack discovers a giant beanstalk and climbs to the top to find a magical castle? The adventure continues when Jack learns that the Giant living in the castle has a goose that can lay eggs of gold. A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love for reading.

Prince Fastidious travels the world to find his perfect princess. But something is not quite right about any of them. They either talk too much, or not at all. Some are too old for him, or too young. Others are spoiled or have too many noisy, little dogs. Find out what happens when Princess Rose accidentally comes to the castle at night because of a fierce storm. How does she prove to the Queen that she’s a real princess? A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love of great storytelling.

When Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother becomes sick, she decides to visit her and bring her a basket of her favorite things. Her mother warns her to not talk to any strangers on her journey. But Little Red Riding Hood soon forgets her mother’s warning and talks to a wolf along her way. The clever wolf races ahead to Grandmother’s house because he wants a tasty supper. Find out how a nearby woodcutter saves Little Red Riding Hood and her Grandmother. A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love of great storytelling.

New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. The audiobook was a 2020 Audie Awards Finalist for Middle Grade and named an Audible Best Audiobook of the Year...

Beautiful music and fun sound-effects help tell the classic tale of “Sleeping Beauty.” Find out what happens when a king and queen hold a special feast to celebrate the birth of their baby girl named Briar Rose. As each fairy presents special gifts to Briar Rose, the king and queen are delighted. But when the thirteenth fairy storms into the castle, because she was not invited to the celebration, she casts a wicked spell on Briar Rose. Will the spell be broken by a handsome prince? A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love of great storytelling.

Gio Andrade: Rich, powerful, sexy. A man who thinks he has everything . . . until he meets Julia. Julia Bennett: Sweet, spontaneous, and desperate to sell her jewelry line in New York City. She takes a job as a night security guard to pay the rent. Sparks fly when she mistakes her boss for an intruder. He can't get her out of his head. She can't find the strength to deny him. Will lies bring them together or tear them apart forever?

Eight rhyming stories encourage little ones to learn biblical truths along with classic Bible Stories. Fun rhymes promote early literacy skills, too. Featured stories include: The Story of Creation, Noah and the Ark, Jonah and the Whale, David and Goliath, Jesus Is Born, John Baptizes Jesus, Miracles of Jesus, and He Is Risen! Simple rhyming text like: Noah loved the Lord, but the earth was bad; This made God so very sad; Noah listened and built a big huge boat; And prayed the ark would really float…will enhance a children’s learning of the Bible.

Music makes learning math facts 0-12 easy and fun. Kids will listen and say each fact and answer beginning with facts of one, all the way through the multiple of twelve.

A trip to the zoo has never been more fun! A young girl explains to her daddy all of the wonderful animals she sees when she visits the zoo. Fun sound effects will keep kids entertained as they listen to What a Zoo! From a hippo in crazy pants doing a hula dance to a penguin playing the flute in a cute bathing suit, kids will love visiting this imaginary zoo. Silly sentences with rhyming text will encourage listening and early literacy skills important for young listeners.

The bold text will have young Bible scholars learning about Noah’s obedience, Daniel’s faithfulness, Jonah’s repentance, David’s bravery, and other classic Old Testament Bible stories. Rebus sentences encourages young children to follow along as they are learning to read. Stories include: The Story of Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah and the Ark, Jonah and the Whale, Daniel in the Lions’ Den, and David and Goliath.

Maxine lived at the firehouse with the Pine Plains Fire Fighters. But she wasn’t always a good fire dog! One time the fire fighters were rescuing a cat stuck up a tree. Maxine barked so loudly she scared the cat to a higher branch. Find out who Maxine meets that teaches her to become the best fire dog of all time. Fun music and authentic sound effects help tell the adorable story of “Maxine and the Ghost Dog!”

Fun music and rhyming lyrics will teach kids how to count by 2s, 5s, and 10s. This fun math technique is called skip counting.

Kids will love this adorable story about Blazie, a brand-new fire engine that dreams of working in a big city. Find out what happens when Blazie is delivered to Spring Gardens, a small town where there are no tall buildings and no crowds of people. Authentic sound effects coupled with lively music will have young children waiting to discover how Blazie saves the day! This sweet story reinforces early literacy skills that young listeners will need for school success.

Fun sound-effects and whimsical music help tell the adorable tale of “The Lost Kitten.” Find out what happens when Jodi finds a scared, lost kitten on her way to the market. Will Jodi be able to find the little kitten’s owner? Little ones will delight in learning how Jodi takes care of the lost kitten and how the sweet kitten finds the best home of all. A positive ending adds interest to this endearing story and encourages a lifelong love for pets.

Kids will love learning about Brontosaurus in this adorable story about a little dinosaur that hatches from an egg upon the shore.

Classic Bible stories are retold for little ones to understand and comforting promises and truths are simply presented for young hearts. Each story includes a pertinent scripture verse, along with a relevant promise. Biblical truths include: God is the creator. God is faithful. God keeps His promises. God hears our prayers. God knows what is best. God is forgiving. Easy-to-understand narration will make this a family favorite.

Kids will learn about two small dinosaurs in this fun, fact-filled audiobook. Compsognathus was only two feet long—about the size of a chicken.

Aladdin rubbed the lamp, and—whoosh! A genie appeared. “I am the Genie of the Lamp,” the genie said. “How may I serve you?” Listen to this classic tale of Aladdin, a carefree boy with big dreams, his wondrous lamp, and a powerful genie to grant his heart’s desire.