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Yakov
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Yakov, the kindly cobbler, and his wife, Olga, are heartbroken because their son, Mikhail, is very ill. They seek advice from a wise old man, who enlists the help of seven thieves and proves that miracles can occur if we do good deeds.

Author: Madonna Illustrator: Gennady Spirin AgeGroup: 6-8 Genre: Fiction, Literature
Yakov and the Seven Thieves
Description

Yakov, the kindly cobbler, and his wife, Olga, are heartbroken because their son, Mikhail, is very ill. They seek advice from a wise old man, who enlists the help of seven thieves and proves that miracles can occur if we do good deeds.

Author: Madonna Illustrator: Gennady Spirin AgeGroup: 9-12, 6-8 Genre: Fiction, Literature
Abdi
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Long, long ago, in a land far, far away, a little boy named Abdi was given a very big task -- to deliver the most precious necklace in the world to the queen.
Come along with Abdi on his fantastic journey into a magical world of ruthless rogues, savage snakes, and deadly dungeons, where he remembers the wise words of his mentor: "Everything we have been given in life is always for the best

Author: Madonna Illustrator: Olga Dugina, Andrej Dugin AgeGroup: 6-8 Genre: Fiction, Literature
Peabody
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Mr. Peabodyís Apples takes place in 1949 in Happville, USA. Mr. Peabody is the beloved elementary school teacher and baseball coach, who one day finds himself ostracized when rumors spread through the small town. Mr. Peabody silences the gossip with an unforgettable and poignant lesson about how we must choose our words carefully to avoid causing harm to others.
Madonna dedicates Mr. Peabody's Apples to teachers everywhere

Author: Madonna Illustrator: Loren Long AgeGroup: 6-8 Genre: Fiction, Literature
English Roses
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The English Roses is a story of rivalry and friendship among schoolgirls in contemporary London. Four little girls, Nicole, Amy, Charlotte, and Graceare eleven years old and the very best of friends. They have sleepovers, picnics and ice-skating parties that exclude Binah, a beautiful girl whose seemingly perfect life makes them "green with envy." However, when a feisty, pumpernickel-loving fairy godmother takes them on a magical journey, they learn to their great surprise that Binah's life is not nearly as enviable as it had seemed. The English Roses is an inspiring story about the importance of compassion and the rewards of friendship.

Author: Madonna Illustrator: Jeffrey Fulvimari AgeGroup: 6-8 Genre: Fiction, Literature
Busy Betty
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Busy Betty has always been busy . . . even when she was just a baby!

When Betty gives Frank a big hug, she realizes he needs a bath, PRONTO! Her best friend, Mae, is coming over, and Betty can’t have the smelliest dog in the whole world! But giving Frank a bath is harder than she thought and just when everything seems impossible, with Mae’s help, Betty learns she can accomplish anything with perseverance, teamwork, and one great idea.

Author: Reese Witherspoon Illustrator: Xindi Yan AgeGroup: 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
The Bench
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In The Bench, touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family.

Evoking a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion, The Bench gives readers a window into shared and enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers and sons—moments of peace and reflection, trust and belief, discovery and learning, and lasting comfort.

Author: Meghan Markle Illustrator: Christian Robinson AgeGroup: 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
Busy Betty & the Circus Surprise
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Busy Betty has always been busy. Every day she wakes up with a million questions and a billion ideas! And today she has an amazing idea: she’s throwing her mom a birthday party. Shhh . . . It’s a surprise!

Then Betty and her best friend, Mae, have the best idea of all: What if they threw Mom a circus surprise party?! It will be the greatest day in the history of the universe!

Everything is perfect until Betty realizes—oh, no!—Mom’s birthday isn’t today . . . it’s next month. Whatever will they do with their circus surprise now?

Author: Reese Witherspoon Illustrator: Xindi Yan AgeGroup: 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
Busy Betty
Description

Sweet cinnamon, biscuits, it’s Christmas! It’s the busiest time of year, just like Busy Betty!

This year, Betty is going to get everyone in her whole family the perfect Christmas present. But when Betty looks in her piggy bank, she doesn’t even have two coins to clank together! Then Betty has the most amazing idea: she and Mae will transform their lemonade stand into . . . a Christmas cookie stand!

But getting people to come out in snowy, blowy weather is harder than they thought. Will Betty ever find the perfect Christmas presents for her family? Or will she realize she had the answer all along?

Author: Reese Witherspoon Illustrator: Xindi Yan AgeGroup: 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
big little luv
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A wonderful story that will entertain your child and might get you thinking too!
Luv is exactly like his twin sister, Kusha. They have the same coloured hair and eyes. They are as tall as each other. Even their poo-poo looks the same. But they are also different because Luv is a boy and Kusha is a girl. Sometimes this makes Luv feel just a little bit confused.

Author: Karan Johar Illustrator: Priya Kuriyan AgeGroup: 3-5, 0-2 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books