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Big Nate: I Can't Take It!

Big Nate: I Can't Take It!

Author: Lincoln Peirce Genre: Comics

The second collection of all-color Sunday Big Nate cartoons! Life can be stressful for Nate Wright. At school, Mrs. Godfrey makes every day a nightmare. At home, he's stuck between Ellen, his incredibly annoying older sister, and Dad, perhaps the most clueless parent of all time. And don't get him started on Gina, the ultimate teacher's pet, or Artur, the unassuming exchange student who bests him at every turn. It's enough to make even a can-do kid like Nate scream: "I CAN'T TAKE IT!" Read more

Communication Is My Superpower: A Kid’s Book About Listening, Speaking Up and Getting Along with Friends for Ages 4–8 (My Superpower Books)

Communication Is My Superpower: A Kid’s Book About Listening, Speaking Up and Getting Along with Friends for Ages 4–8 (My Superpower Books)

Author: Alicia Ortego Genre: Literature

Do your kids sometimes struggle with conversations, sharing feelings, or solving conflicts with siblings and friends? Communication Is My Superpowe r is a warm, engaging children’s story that helps kids discover how powerful their words and listening skills can be. Through relatable moments and gentle guidance, young readers learn how to pause, practice active listening, express their feelings, and build stronger relationships at home, at school, and with siblings and friends. Perfect for families, teachers, counselors, and classroom libraries, this book uses story-based social stories to support learning, emotional growth, and positive behavior. In this book, children will learn how to: Practice active listening and understand others during a conversation Express feelings and needs in healthy ways Develop emotional intelligence and empathy for friends and siblings Follow simple social rules that help everyone get along Build essential life skills for communication and cooperation Balance talking and listening to create meaningful connections Navigate everyday situations using gentle social stories With colorful illustrations and a positive message, Communication Is My Superpower helps children understand that kindness, listening, and thoughtful words can make the world a better place. Whether read at bedtime, used in the classroom, or shared during family time, this book supports children’s social skills, conversation confidence, and emotional development in a way that feels fun, safe, and encouraging. A wonderful addition to any home library, school classroom library, or social-emotional learning collection. Read more

Dumb Clucks (Rotten School, No. 16)

Dumb Clucks (Rotten School, No. 16)

Author: R. L. Stine Genre: Fantasy Fiction Illustrator: Trip Park

Buffalo wings of steel! Just how stupid is Stupid Chicken? Bernie Bridges thinks the superfowl cartoon character is a dumb cluck! And the same goes for his chirpy sidekick, Little Cluck-Cluck. But why not make a buck from a cluck? Bernie tries to sell Stupid Chicken T-shirts to his pals. One problem—half the school hates Stupid Chicken. Their hero is Drastic Duck, the Caped Quacker. Now Bernie finds himself caught in the middle of the battle between the Clucks and the Quacks! Read more

Hour of the Olympics (Magic Tree House)

Hour of the Olympics (Magic Tree House)

Author: Mary Pope Osborne Genre: Adventure

No girls allowed at the Olympic Games! That's the rule when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to ancient Greece. But when Annie tells Jack to go to the games without her, he knows she's up to something. Will Annie find a way to see the games? Read more

Mary Wore Her Red Dress

Mary Wore Her Red Dress

Author: Merle Peek Genre: Classics

Each of Katy Bear's animal friends wears a different color to Katy's birthday party. Read more

Oliver and the Heart of a Leader: (The Oliver Series, Book 16): A Story About Leadership, Responsibility, and Kindness

Oliver and the Heart of a Leader: (The Oliver Series, Book 16): A Story About Leadership, Responsibility, and Kindness

Author: Charuchit Tuter Ruangsuwan Genre: Adventure

In Oliver and the Heart of a Leader, Oliver learns that true leadership is not about being the loudest or strongest—but about being kind, responsible, and brave enough to care for others. When unexpected challenges arise at school, Oliver steps forward to help his friends, solve problems, and make difficult choices. Along the way, he discovers that even small actions can create big changes. This heartwarming story inspires young readers to believe in themselves, develop empathy, and grow into confident, thoughtful leaders. Perfect for children ages 4–9, this uplifting book helps build emotional intelligence, character, and lifelong values. Read more

Rourke Educational Media I Know The Rules―Children's Book About Respecting and Following the Rules, PreK-Grade 2 (16 pgs) Reader (Kid Citizen)

Rourke Educational Media I Know The Rules―Children's Book About Respecting and Following the Rules, PreK-Grade 2 (16 pgs) Reader (Kid Citizen)

Author: Marla Conn Genre: Early Readers

Book Features: •16 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Ages 4-7, PreK-Grade 2, Guided Reading Level A, Lexile BR60L • Easy-to-read pages with full-color photos • Includes a reading comprehension activity • Photo glossary and high frequency word list included Following The Rules: I Know the Rules, part of the Kid Citizen series, helps emerging preschool―2nd grade readers develop basic literacy skills while learning important social concepts such as following rules in a fun and engaging way. Inspiring Students: Following the rules keeps us safe. What rules should you follow? The 16-page leveled text encourages beginning readers to think about obeying rules and their importance for our safety. Learning Made Fun: More than just an engaging read about why rules are important, this kids book features a reading comprehension activity, photo glossary, and a list of high frequency words for added reading engagement. Leveled Books: Vibrant, full-color photos and leveled text work together to engage children and promote reading comprehension skills while fostering an interest in listening and following rules and directions in young learners. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits. Read more

The Bounciest Monster on Mill Street

The Bounciest Monster on Mill Street

Author: Sarah Sparks Genre: Adventure Illustrator: Sypha Vendez

Becks needed to twirl. She needed to wiggle. She needed to dance. She needed to giggle. She needed adventure, excitement, and thrill… But that also meant, Becks never sat still. Becks is known for her boundless energy and zest for life, but one day it gets her into a heap of trouble! From muddy messes to a cake catastrophe and a high-flying journey to the stars—join this high-spirited monster on an unforgettable bouncing escapade down Mill Street (and beyond). With lively illustrations and playful rhymes, this award-winning adventure is filled with chaos, unexpected challenges, and page after page of laughs. It's a book packed with so much monster-sized fun your child will want to read it again and again! The Bounciest Monster on Mill Street is: A must-have book for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school children ages 3-8 A great addition to your child's at-home library Perfect for bedtime, storytime, and family time But wait, there's more! Monsters on Mill Street series is specifically designed to assist children in developing executive functioning and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, making it a treasure trove for parents, grandparents, and educators looking to inspire and empower young readers. Shhh…Your child will love these books so much they won’t even realize they’re learning! Buy now and share the monster-sized fun with your little ones! Read more

The One and Only Ivan

The One and Only Ivan

Author: Katherine Applegate Genre: Classics Illustrator: Patricia Castelao

The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+ This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little , Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom. Plus don't miss The One and Only Bob, Katherine Applegate's return to the world of Ivan, Bob, and Ruby! Read more

Truck-Loads of Love and God’s Only Son: A children’s book based on John 3:16

Truck-Loads of Love and God’s Only Son: A children’s book based on John 3:16

Author: Christa E Reid Genre: Early Readers

Want a simple way to bring up and talk with your children about Jesus? This colorful, cheerful, full of real-life-pictures children’s book was prayerfully written and designed by a mom wanting to do just that with her kiddos! John 3:16 tells us that God loved the world SO MUCH… How much?? It can be hard to imagine, but… LET’S TRY! Read along about Jesus, God’s great gift of love! May this little book become a powerful opportunity to share the Good News with little ones! Read more

Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?

Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?

Author: Lincoln Peirce Genre: Adventure

Nate Wright's a winner--in his own mind, anyway. So when things go wrong, he's at a loss to explain why. How does his soccer team manage to lose to a school with a sixty-game winless streak? What's he doing at the movies on a Friday night . . . with GINA? And why, oh why is one of his classmates (hint: she's Nate's dream girl) suddenly moving 3,000 miles away? It's all enough to make a sixth-grade superstar feel . . . well, not so super. But you can't keep a good man down, and Nate's still got pals like Teddy, Francis, and Chad to cheer him up. Sure, their methods aren't always warm and fuzzy, but Nate doesn't mind. After all, what's a little noogie between friends? Read more

Corduroy's Seasons

Corduroy's Seasons

Author: MaryJo Scott Genre: Classics Illustrator: Lisa McCue

A rhyming concept book starring Corduroy, the classic teddy bear loved by children for 50 years. Autumn leaves, Gold and red. Winter chill Is just ahead! Join Corduroy in having fun all year round, from cold winter snow to bright summer sunshine! With minimal text, bright illustrations, and a loveable character, this board book is perfect for even the youngest reader. Read more