Jamie
A beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn't think you fit anywhere. For fans of Me, My Dad and The End of The Rainbow.
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Books
Below the Surface (A Code of Silence Novel)
Something is wrong with Cooper. He’s plagued by a fear he doesn’t understand and can’t control. Cooper just wants to escape, and a summer vacation aboard the restored cabin cruiser, The Getaway , with best friends Gordy, Hiro, and Lunk seems like the perfect way to do it. Two weeks of fun—with no mysteries or life-and-death danger. That’s the plan. But their plans are shattered the very first night when they witness a murder. Or did they? Despite their intentions of leaving the investigation to the police, narrow misses and creepy encounters lure them in. Is there really a body floating in the underwater currents of the lake? The closer they get to the truth, the deeper into danger they get. Too late they see the trap. Now each of them must face their own buried fears . . . just below the surface. Read more
Coco and Stephen, Together Forever: How a Kitten and Bunny Became Best Friends
From New York Times bestselling author, proud animal foster parent, and spokesperson for the world’s largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization Beth Stern comes the heartwarming story of an abandoned bunny and a discarded kitten who each found their forever home and became best friends. Coco is a kitten who was surrendered to a shelter. Stephen is a bunny who has been abandoned in the forest. All they both want is a forever home. When the two see each other for the first time through a glass door in Beth’s foster room—Coco has never seen ears so fuzzy, and Stephen’s never seen eyes so golden!—it’s friendship love at first sight. Soon their days are filled with hide and seek, the zoomies, and snuggling in the sunlight. They have found not only their forever home, but also a forever friend. This sweet and simple meet-cute is inspired by the unlikely friendship between a heartbroken kitten and an optimistic bunny whose love captured the attention of thousands of people on Instagram. New York Times bestselling illustrator Joanie Stone fills every page with warmth as this adorably irresistible pair find each other against all odds. In an author’s note at the end of the book, Beth shares her experiences rescuing animals and offers information about fostering or adopting pets. Read more
Flower Girl Dreams (16) (Mermaid Tales)
Underwater wedding bells are ringing as Mr. Fangtooth gets ready to marry his sweetheart in this sparkling Mermaid Tales adventure. Pearl can’t believe that grumpy cafeteria worker Mr. Fangtooth is marrying Lillian the librarian. She doesn’t understand why Lillian would want to marry someone who is always so grouchy. And she’s even more shell-shocked to discover that Echo, Shelly, and Kiki are going to be flower girls at the wedding! Pearl is tail-flipping mad—why wouldn’t Mr. Fangtooth and Lillian invite her to be a part of the ceremony too?! Pearl makes up her mind: One way or another, she is going to be in that wedding too. She decides she will prove that she’s the perfect flower girl by taking over the wedding planning—with disastrous, expensive results! Can Pearl clean up her mess and make sure that Lillian and Mr. Fangtooth have a happily ever after after all? Read more
It's Time to Sleep
Having trouble getting your toddler to go to sleep? This is a great book to settle your child in for the night and help him or her go to sleep. Appropriate for ages 0-3. Excerpt from the book: It's time to sleep as we all must do. All creatures sleep not just you. Birds sleep in their nests. Whales sleep in the sea. Lions sleep. And so do bees. The book is 18 pages. Read more
My Magical Choices - Teach Kids to Choose a Great Day with their Choices!
Do your children realize they have one of life's greatest gifts, the ability to make choices that determine how their day will go? Life can be rough. We can't always control what will happen, but we can always decide how we respond to it. When we teach kids that they have the power to choose their reactions, it shifts everything! By choosing positive actions, kids feel happier and build lifelong healthy habits. No more, "I can't, I don't know, or I'm not!" My Magical Choices presents 13 "I choose" statements that empower children to take responsibility for their days and inspire them to use conscious language and choose to be calm, forgiving, brave, honest, friendly, and much more. Written by a 20-year elementary and special educator and founder of Free Kids Academy to empower kids to create their own happiness. Becky Cummings, M.Ed., is inspired by her experience in the classroom and homeschooling her own three children. She loves kids and thinks they are divine little humans with unlimited curiosity and creativity. She also loves speaking her truth. Becky is blessed to combine these passions by writing children's books that spread messages of love, hope, faith, health, and happiness. She is on a mission to ensure all children have access to her collection of social and emotional support books! Collect other books by Becky Cummings The Magic of Me Series is a collection of personal growth books that empower children to make choices that will lead to a healthy and happy lifestyle. The vision for the series was to give children access to learn big ideas about mindset that traditionally have only been introduced in adulthood. As an educator, Becky Cummings was aware that between the ages of 0-7, the brain is in the most influential learning stage. It is here that the majority of the subconscious mind and its beliefs are formed. Therefore, the series was created to target boys and girls ages 2-8. Using vibrant illustrations and simple language in rhyming verse, powerful concepts are explicitly presented so they can be easily understood and applied by little minds. Collect the entire set: My Magical Words, My Magical Choices, My Magical Dreams, My Magical Gifts, My Magical Foods, My Magical Feelings, and My Magical Moods. Read more
Polar Bears and the Arctic: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #16: Polar Bears Past Bedtime, they had lots of questions. Why is the Arctic so cold? What did the first people of the Artic eat? How do polar bears cross thin ice? What other animals live in the Arctic? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com! Read more
Small Flames: Zuri the Golden Dragon
Welcome to the Dragon Realm of Savra, where young dragons, known as Small Flames, compete in the yearly Fire Ridge Tournament to become Valor Dragons. Who will win? Who will be defeated? Each Small Flame has a different story! Zuri the Gold is a great dragon fighter, just like her mother was. In fact, Zuri has never lost a fight—she fights almost perfectly. But when she finally loses a fight in the tournament, she starts to worry that she won’t be able to follow in her mother’s footsteps. Will Zuri figure out that she doesn’t have to be perfect? Or will she be dismissed from the Fire Ridge Tournament? Find out in this chapter book adventure for kids! This book is part of Small Flames which is an illustrated set of fantasy adventure chapter books that can be read in any order. Recommended for ages six to ten. Read more
The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal)
Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal ★ A New York Times Bestseller ★ An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of 2016 ★ A New York Public Library Best Book ★ A Chicago Public Library Best Book ★ An Amazon Top 20 Best Book ★ A Publishers Weekly Best Book ★ A School Library Journal Best Book ★ A Kirkus Reviews Best Book ★ A Booklist Youth Editors’ Choice With more than a million copies sold, acclaimed fantasy author Kelly Barnhill’s Newbery Medal winner is a must-read for fans of classic children's literature or timeless fantasy fables, described as “impossible to put down… As exciting and layered as classics like Peter Pan or The Wizard of Oz ” (The New York Times Book Review) . Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the Forest, Xan, is kind. She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon. Xan rescues the children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey. One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic. Xan decides she must raise this girl, whom she calls Luna, as her own. As Luna’s thirteenth birthday approaches, her magic begins to emerge, with dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, a young man from the Protectorate is determined to free his people by killing the witch. Deadly birds with uncertain intentions flock nearby. A volcano, quiet for centuries, rumbles just beneath the earth’s surface. And the woman with the Tiger’s heart is on the prowl . . . Don't miss these other acclaimed books by Kelly Barnhill: The Mostly True Story of Jack Iron Hearted Violet The Witch’s Boy The Ogress and the Orphans Read more
The Pirate Treasure (Jack Jones)
Easy to read chapter books that kids and adults will love! ✓ Safe and wholesome ✓ No monsters or bad guys ✓ No weapons or violence ✓ Just good, clean fun! When a message-in-a-bottle washes up on their local beach, Jack Jones, his sister Emma and best buddy Albert discover that it just might lead to a Spanish galleon ship that has been lost for centuries! Join Jack and his crew on this fun and wholesome adventure as they follow in the footsteps of old pirates and go in search of long-lost treasure! Will Jack and his crew decode the clues left by pirates to reveal the hidden location of the ship? Can they succeed where many have failed, or will they fall into one of the traps left behind by those trying to protect the ship, and the priceless treasure believed to be aboard? Fans of fun, outdoor adventures, a little mystery and some treasure hunting will enjoy meeting Jack Jones! This series of children’s chapter books are the perfect dose of excitement, adventure and good, clean fun! Young readers will enjoy following Jack and crew on this fun-filled adventure, and the young-at-heart will love coming along for the ride! Best suited for ages 5-10, this book is ideal for children new to chapter books as well as reluctant readers and those who are at an intermediate level of exploring chapter books independently. Reviews for Jack Jones: The Pirate Treasure “★★★★★ Zander Bingham has written the modern version of the Goonies!” – Dean, Amazon Reviewer. “★★★★★ My 8-year-old son loved this one. After all, who doesn't love a good pirate story? Being a mom I enjoyed that the adventures were clean and fun.” – Mary Lee, Amazon Reviewer “★★★★★ I was drawn to this book as a gift for my nephew because of the illustrations. They are really well done and captivating.” – D. Taylor, Amazon Reviewer “★★★★★ Great book for kids--fast-paced, action-packed, and an easy read.” – Raleigh Barnes, Amazon Reviewer “★★★★★ My 10 year old is reading this book to me. The books are so exciting I can't wait to hear the next chapter.” – Juliann, Amazon Reviewer “★★★★★ Our nephew received the book on Friday and insisted that his grandparents read it to him three times that night!!” – Jill, Amazon Reviewer “★★★★★ I got this book for my 4 year old niece and she loved it!” – Dilan, Amazon Reviewer Read more
The Wild Robot
Wall-E meets Hatchet in this New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is—but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home—until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her. From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide. Read more
Why a Daughter Needs a Mom: Celebrate Your Special Mother Daughter Bond this Mother's Day with this Heartwarming Picture Book! (Always in My Heart)
Based on Gregory Lang's New York Times bestselling original series! The perfect Mother's Day gift of love to show why Mom is so special! This new picture book for kids ages 3-7 and beyond is a touching story to show a girl all the ways her mother will help her grow and to remind her of the special bond only she can have with Mom. Featuring charming illustrations and heartwarming rhymes about the moments mothers and daughters share, Why a Daughter Needs a Mom is the perfect story to connect mother and daughter together and wonderful keepsake for a daughter at any age. From the first time I held you, so perfect and new, I promised to do everything that I could do To help you become your most wonderful YOU, My darling, my daughter, my girl. For new moms, mothers-to-be, or for that perfect mother-daughter moment at birthdays and other special occasions all year, this sweet storybook celebrates how a mother is always there for her little girl, reminding her how important she is. Read more
