Water Kids

Maudie always looks forward to the summers she spends in California with her dad. But this year, she must keep a troubling secret about her home life—one that her mom warned her never to tell. Maudie wants to confide in her dad about her stepdad's anger, but she's scared. When a wildfire strikes, Maudie and her dad are forced to evacuate to the beach town where he grew up. It's another turbulent wave of change. But now, every morning, from their camper, Maudie can see surfers bobbing in the water. She desperately wants to learn, but could she ever be brave enough?

Nia is a young girl living on the west coast of Ireland. She has always loved the ocean and wishes that she could see a mermaid. Two young magical mermaids overhear her say this, and grant her wish, appearing to her one day as she explores the beach caves. The magical mermaids take Nia on a journey to experience their ocean world. Together the three friends see amazing sights during their underwater voyage, including a clever but mischievous octopus, and a turtle who is hundreds of years old. Step into the pages of this fantastic magical mermaid book to discover a brilliant story about two ...

Ever wonder why cats do the perplexing things they do? Do you ask yourself or a friend, “Why would a cat do that?” Now, you can know the answers. In this book, Peter Scottsdale gives you solutions to the cat questions you want answered. You will know the answers to the most asked “Why?” questions about cats. Discover 98 Cat Secrets Including: Why do cats purr? Why do cats meow? Why do cats hate getting wet? Why do cats fight? Why do cats hate dogs? Why do cats throw up? Why do cats knead, purr and drool? Why do cats eat grass? Why do cats scratch? Why do cats bite? Why do cats sleep...

Traveling Bear and Mookie love the big new waterslide at the pool, but can they figure out a way to get Chuga to find the courage to try it!

A Osito Viajero y Mookie les encanta el enorme tobogán que acaban de instalar en la piscina, ¡pero no saben qué hacer para que Chuga se anime a probarlo!

The shootings keep coming, and so do Jeremiah's questions. Dad doesn't have easy answers, but that doesn’t mean he won’t talk about it - or that he won’t act. But what if Jeremiah doesn’t want to talk anymore? None of it makes sense, and he’s just a kid. Even if he wants to believe in a better world, is there anything he can do about it? Inspired by real-life events, this honest, intimate look at one family’s response to racism and gun violence includes a discussion guide.