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Lively, humorous storytelling and this unlikely pair's sweetly-appealing camaraderie, make these early chapter books refreshing additions to classic friendship tales. Catina the cat wants to be a successful writer, while Houndsley the dog is a fabulous cook who dreams of winning an important cooking contest. Without realizing it, both of them seem to be focusing more on the fame and fortune their individual accomplishments might bring them.

Despite an attempt on her life by the Taliban, Malala Yousafzai has continued to fight for the rights of children to become educated. As the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, her courage and conviction continue to push her to fight for what she believes in. This riveting and inspiring biography tells the story of a young girl whose bravery and intellect continue to amaze the world.

Kitty has a grand idea: “Let’s throw a kitty-corn party!” But when newcomer Puppy messes up Kitty’s perfectly laid plans and steals Unicorn’s attention and affection, Kitty is NOT pleased. When jealousy takes hold, can Unicorn help Kitty see that nothing will ever threaten a friendship as strong as theirs? Reassuring kids that true friends never run out of love for each other, the magical, best-selling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham reunite for another heart-bursting story featuring an utterly adorable kitty-corn pair—plus Puppy too! ARF!

Jeremy notices that everyone sees him differently: to his sister, he’s a little brother; to his teacher, he’s a writer; to his mother, he’s a dreamer. With hip-hop verse that resonates with urban verve, this extraordinary tribute to oneself will resonate with children and adults of all ages and backgrounds.

All trees grow up wanting to be beautiful Christmas trees, but this grumpy old tree is determined to be different. Start a new tradition with a Halloween tree!

All aboard the train-car pool! A new lineup of students is off and rolling to Choo-Choo School. After reciting their classroom rules - work hard, play fair, be kind - it’s time for some math to get the wheels turning. Then everyone’s ready to climb a hill in gym (it’s good to blow off steam), sing songs in music (Flat Car is a bit off-key), and learn the whole alphabet, especially the letter R. In one of Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s last works, lighthearted verse portrays a world where train stations are classrooms....

Llewellyn does not like to feel afraid or sad, angry, lonely, or embarrassed. And so he comes up with a brilliant plan: He tucks each of his feelings into jars and hides them away where they won't bother him anymore. But when he gets in trouble in class, Llewellyn finds he needs to put away excitement too. And when joy is quickly followed by disappointment, he decides to get rid of joy as well. After a while, Llewellyn walks around not feeling much of anything at all. But what happens when his emotions refuse to be bottled up any longer?

Little Bear feels the world around him. He feels his bed rumble when Dad Bear wakes him up in the morning. He feels the floor shake when his teacher stomps to get his attention. But something else is missing, like when his friends tell jokes that he isn’t sure he understands, or when all around him Little Bear hears the question, “Can bears ski?” Then, one day, Dad Bear takes him to see an “aud-i-olo-gist”, and Little Bear learns that he has been experiencing deafness and will start wearing hearing aids.

Niko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face. But no one appreciates his art. Until one day, Niko meets Iris.... This imaginative and tender story explores the creative process, abstract art, friendship, and the universal desire to feel understood.

It is washday. "Are you ready for work, Lizzie girl?" Grandma asks. "I am," Lizzie replies. It's hard for her to set aside her plans for a tea party, but she rolls up her sleeves. Together, Lizzie and Grandma haul the steaming washtub to the workbench and shave lye soap into the boiling water. They rub, rub, rub the clothes over the washboard, pull them through the wringer, and hang them out to dry.

Rosalindes Opa behauptet, er kenne ihre Gedanken im Kopf. Also übt die Erstklässlerin vor dem Spiegel, geheime Gedanken zu denken und dabei ganz unauffällig auszuschauen. Es funktioniert: Opa erkennt Rosalinde nicht wieder! Aber auch sonst hat Rosalinde geheime Gedanken. Wenn sie ihre Oma beim Schwindeln erwischt, zum Beispiel, oder wenn sie sich ausmalt, sie würde von einem Löwen gefressen. Solche wilden Geschichten erfindet Rosalinde nur, wenn sie böse mit ihren Eltern ist. Sollen sie doch zusehen, wie sie ohne sie zurechtkommen.

Einschwein benimmt sich mal wieder vollkommen unmagisch. Deshalb findet Emmi, dass es Unterricht von einem richtigen Einhorn braucht, um zu lernen, wie man anständig mit Horn zaubert. Aber da ahnen die beiden noch nicht, wie anstrengend so ein Promi-Leben als Einhorn ist, denn das beliebte Fabelwesen kann sich vor Fans kaum retten. Auch seinem Besitzer Henry ist der Trubel gründlich zu viel. Schließlich kommen alle vier in ernste Schwierigkeiten, als eine Brausefirma dem Einhorn nachstellt. Da gibt es nur noch eins: Das Einhorn braucht die Hilfe vom kleinen Einschwein.

Rissy's friends and family wonder if she's sick, confused, or rude. But kisses make Rissy uncomfortable. Can one little lovebird show everyone that there's no one right way to show you care? Rissy No Kissies carries the message that "your body and your heart are yours, and you choose how to share". A note at the end provides further information for kids, parents, and educators about body autonomy, consent, and different ways to show affection.

Written by a mother of young children, The Red Big Wheel is a story about three siblings learning to put family first. Family loyalty is a lesson that parents impart upon their children throughout their lifetime. This story introduces the concept in a positive, fun, and loving way displaying the natural resilience of children and the love they have for each other! This book introduces a feeling word and also includes discussion questions at the end to help you continue the dialogue with your children. Enjoy!

Julius is excited to buy the new Robosaur 360, but is disappointed when his parents refuse to pay for it. "Money doesn't grow on trees," his mom says. Tired of always being told that "money doesn't grow on trees", Julius decides to ask one very important question: "If money doesn't grow on trees, where does it grow?" His parents respond to that question by using a single jar to demonstrate the power of earning, saving, and investing to grow one's money. Written by two sisters, 'Ailani and Aralynn Riley, this book introduces children to several key money lessons at an early age.

Winnie-the-Pooh has been translated into over fifty languages. It is the timeless collection of short stories about an anthropomorphic teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo.

Kaia is the brave type. Like hottest-hot-pepper brave. But there is one thing that scares her: bees! And right now, thousands of bees live on her roof because Kaia's dad is a beekeeper. Her dad says that the world needs bees and that’s why they are beekeepers. But only he goes on the roof, not Kaia - unless she can find a way to be the brave girl she always says she is. Kaia’s small courageous steps - and her tiny insect neighbors - are depicted with great empathy and charm.

There are many ways to celebrate 100 days of school. With text depicting 100th Day activities and questions to engage learners, this book is a perfect complement to this important milestone.

The Backstagers are back for a thrilling third act! They’ve dealt with the ghost haunting their theater and faced off against the sinister siblings trying to steal the famous Designer’s Journal during their production of Tammy, but now, a mysterious masked man has taken all the ancient theater artifacts that they’ve collected. They don’t know what he wants or how to stop him - but the Backstagers will have to use all their skills and know-how to solve the mystery and save the day!

Every year Tortoise sleeps through winter. He assumes he isn’t missing much. However, his friends are determined to prove otherwise! Will Tortoise sleep through another winter, or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun? This charming story will convince even the biggest winter grouch that winter can be magical if you have friends by your side.