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Having overdosed on the cold, unyielding aspects of reality at an early age, books became a welcome escape I was happy to dedicate my life to. Editing romance novels seemed like the perfect career choice for the girl who craved fantasy and a world she could exercise a little control over. Bottom line, I like having a happy ending I can count on.

Louie and Ralphie Ratso's dad, Big Lou, always says that there are two kinds of people: those who are tough and those who are soft. Louie and Ralphie are tough, tough, tough, just like Big Lou, and they're going to prove it. But every time they try to show just how tough they are, the Ratso brothers end up accidentally doing good deeds instead. What'll Big Lou do when he finds out they've been acting like softies all over the Big City?

You're going to love this series! Be sure and read all the rave reviews! ★★★★★ "Vivid, colorful, fantasy adventure for kids" ★★★★★ "So funny" ★★★★★ "Your next bedtime story!" The Unicorn's Grand Parade: Popop's Magic Garden is a whimsical adventure full of laughter, love, and magical surprises. Join sisters Addie and Elsie as they explore a world brimming with unicorns, talking squirrels, and cheeky fairies, all under the guidance of their eccentric and inventive grandpa, Popop. With a parade of fantastical creatures, readers will enjoy a fun-filled journey ...

All her life, Boo has wanted a real live dinosaur to follow her home - and today, one did. There is only one problem - no one else can see Boo's dinosaur. Boo's older brother Sammy certainly won't put up with these crazy antics.

Early readers can now experience the classic The Berenstain Bears I Can Read titles in audio download format! These five adventures of the Bear Scouts in I Can Read Level One format are perfect for learning classic life lessons in early reader audio format. This collection contains The Berenstain Bears and the Little Lost Cub, The Berenstain Bears and the Kind Cub, The Berenstain Bears Kitten Rescue, The Berenstain Bears Honey Hunt Helpers, and The Berenstain Bears Mama’s Helpers.

Don't let the lush jungles, unspoiled beaches, and rugged cliffs fool you. Dinosaur World's newest attraction is home to the most dangerous animals in the park.

The Pigeon family is off to sunny Spain for what they hope will be the perfect holiday. But when mysterious pairs of underwear start appearing all over their vacation apartment, their dream holiday quickly turns into a hilarious disaster! With Mom on the verge of losing her mind, Dad trying to keep things under control, and the kids turning into mini-detectives, the Pigeons are in for the most disastrous and funniest adventure of their lives. Is it a prank, a ghost, or something even stranger? Join the Pigeons on a laugh-out-loud journey full of surprises, mischief, and unforgettable ...

Twelve-year-old Evie has a talent. She can hear what animals are thinking, and she can talk to them with her mind. When Evie goes on a trip to the Amazon rainforest, her powers are put to the test. She makes friends with pink river dolphins, must save an injured sloth and discovers the secret life of a jaguar. Soon she sees that the jungle is in serious and deadly danger and comes up with a rather risky plan to help save it....

What Shall We Do Today? - The Great Freedom Adventure A Magical Chapter Book That Teaches Children About Freedom, Friendship, and Finding Joy in Life's Simple Moments When all the clocks in the neighborhood mysteriously stop ticking, seven-year-old Imani and her best friends Tommy and Maya discover a magical box that transports them to the Land of Endless Celebration. But this isn't just any ordinary adventure – it's a heartwarming journey that teaches children valuable life lessons about freedom, mindfulness, and the importance of slowing down in our fast-paced world. Perfect for Early ...

A new term spells disaster for Mildred!After a disastrous first year, Mildred is determined to lose her embarrassing reputation as the worst witch the Academy has ever seen - but things rapidly get out of hand when her arch-enemy Ethel turns her into a frog ...

It's summer at the shore, but someone wants to put a stop to all the fun! Who's ruining the rides at the amusement pier? The Aldens are on the case….

Cuento de Navidad para niños *********************************** Todos sabemos que hay magia que cada año viene, En que se aproxima la Navidad y cuando cae la nieve, En una pequeña villa toda llena de iluminación, Un hombre de nieve estaba de guardia con dedicación.

Ancient pyramids can be flat-out dangerous! Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, there are places he can get to that no one else can. So when Stanley receives a letter from an archaeologist, he travels by airmail to Egypt to help find an ancient treasure deep in the heart of a great pyramid. But what if even the flattest boy on earth can't wriggle out of this dark tomb - and the terrible mess he finds himself in?

David Lee is 12 years old and disappointed in his father Earl, a once-famous rodeo clown who has quit the circuit and moved David to a small town in Vermont to start a new life. David has a hard time adjusting to life as a “normal” boy and is hurt that his father never allowed him the chance to be his partner in the rodeo arena. When Earl tries to buy David a horse at auction, David pretends to have no interest in it, and the horse is sold, instead, to a 70-year-old woman named Sarah Tierney.

Tomie has his own diary with a lock and a key—now he can write down all his secrets and no one will be able to read them. All through the year, exciting things happen and Tomie writes about them in his diary. Sledding down the steep hill on his new Junior Flexible Flyer, being a pirate in the dance recital, and starting second grade with real art lessons at last! Then one Sunday morning Tomie's family hears news on the radio that changes everything. Master storyteller Tomie dePaola takes us back to 1941 and lets us experience what life was like growing up in the dePaola household.

Red Ribbon Winner from The Wishing Shelf Book Awards There are four fundamental things humans require for survival: air to breathe, shelter to keep our bodies safe, water to drink, and food to eat. Take any of these away and we cannot survive for long. Shelter, water, and food, we must put in some effort to obtain. We take air for granted because it’s always there, wherever we go. But what if it wasn’t? What if we had to put effort into obtaining and managing the air we breathe, just as we do for everything else? Welcome to life on Mars. The Generation Mars series is hard science ...

Spunky eight-year-old Mallory McDonald is very unhappy when her parents decide to get her older brother Max a dog. Why would her parents agree to such a thing? Dogs are smelly and bark and chew on things. Plus, they already have a perfectly good cat, Cheeseburger. When they finally get the puppy, it's worse than Mallory imagined. Everyone loves Champ, and he and Max are getting all of the attention. Poor Mallory - now everyone's mad at her. What should she do?

When two sisters, Maya and Everly, slip through a loose fence board in their backyard, they discover an Enchanted Garden in the woods beyond. The girls enter a fantastic world filled with mystical plants, a garden fairy, and a great golden eagle as the Gardener. One mistake puts the sisters, the Garden, and their new friends in danger. Will the wild animals of the forest destroy their beautiful garden? What can the girls do to save the friends they love? Award-winning Christian author, Erin Greneaux, creates a fantastical world that captivates the imagination of young girls. The Enchanted ...

The Road Trip Trivia Challenge is sure to transform your next drive into the best part of the trip! In this kindergarten edition, we will be exploring our brains with science and math, getting familiar with our furry friends of the animal kingdom, and traveling the world to test our geography skills! Without question, there will be lots of laughs, some great conversations, and most importantly, some lasting memories!

Christy waltzed with Doctor MacNeill in an enchanted moment. Suddenly the sharp sound of gunshots shattered the pleasant calm. Bob Allen and many of the residents of Cutter Gap are upset because a black family has moved into the Cove. When a hostile shooting and a series of threatening incidents befalls the Washingtons, Christy steps in to help. But it's a clue in the Washington's family Bible that may hold the real key to peace and acceptance.