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Jeremiah wants a normal summer with his dad, but his dad has moved in with his new boyfriend who serves weird organic food and rides a unicorn bicycle. With help from new friends and an elderly neighbor, Jeremiah learns being a family comes in many...

When his new teacher announces that all 3rd graders must read in front of everyone at Parents Night, Trevor Lee and his best friend Pinky need to create a masterful plan and put it into action. Trevor Lee has a secret that no one can find out about...

Middle school can be survival of the "fitting in" at best. In Dead Max Comix, Derrick discovers that his secrets aren't really unusual. This series offers a light-hearted touch at accepting yourself and findng your own "pack." Book 1: The Deadening...

  2021 IPNE Young Adult Book of the Year It’s shaping up to be a rotten summer for Rusty, a young sailing fan who lives on an island off the New England coast. He’s just flunked fifth-grade math and has to go to summer school. His older sister is...

The alphabet is all around us.  With this new richly colored picture book series, the ABCs lead readers on an adventure through each season: Spring in the forest, Summer at the beach, Fall at a haunted house, and Winter on skis. Ages 4 to 7   Grades...

Kids know pets can be fun. But some dogs, cats, horses, pigs, and more have important jobs to do. The series connects to primary social studies and reading curriculum with a human-interest focus. Ages 4 to 8    Grades PK-2    Reading level 1    24...

A child’s role model may be a parent, grandparent or sibling. Some people who do things that make life better for others can be a role model. And some people are role models because they show us how to overcome challenges. Covers important figures...

A 10-year-old boy named Ben, his three-eared dog Blue, and his tomboy best friend Cooper investigate the mystery of Ben’s absent father for a class writing project about one's family tree. 2hours; 18 minutes / $8.99 retail / $16.99 Library

Part of the highly reviewed Helper Hounds series. Miryam’s body doesn’t fight off germs like it should. While doctors figure out how to make her better, Miryam needs to stay home for online classes. The trouble is: Miryam struggles to focus on her...

When humans build highways or clear land for development, they often put wildlife in danger. This series looks at unusual ways people around the world have come to the rescue of endangered species by providing safe ways to adapt to their changing...

John Lewis was a Black American civil rights activist and one of the original Big Six leaders of the nonviolent movement along with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He said his hero was Rosa Parks who told him it was okay to get into “good trouble” in...

Some animals have special senses and physical traits that help them survive as prey or predator. This series compares similarities and differences between many of these unique creatures. Trivia and fun facts are included to amaze and amuse readers....

Part of the award-winning Beginner Biography series. Daniel Inouye (1924–2012) was a distinguished American politician and World War II veteran. He served as a U.S. Senator from Hawaii for nearly five decades, becoming one of the longest-serving...

A lot of people are afraid of Earth’s animals. But many of these animals are not so scary at all! In fact, they are fascinating creatures that often help make the world a better place. Each book in the series explores a different “scary” animal and...

Ellen Ochoa was selected by NASA in 1990 to join its astronaut program, and she became the first Hispanic female astronaut when she completed her training in 1991. Two years later she flew on the space shuttle Discovery, becoming the first Latina to...

  Even though her family calls her Emma Bemma, Emma knows she is really just a dilEmma because she is just medium. That’s because she’s the middle kid between her two brothers, who everyone calls Big and Little. Big thinks he's the coolest kid on...

When 13-year-old Jeremiah arrives in Minneapolis to spend the summer with his Dad, everything feels odd.  His dad's fiancé Michael, has buried the apartment in piles of DIY wedding decorations. And Jeremiah's best friend Sage now spends all her...

When humans build highways or clear land for development, they often put wildlife in danger. This series looks at unusual ways people around the world have come to the rescue of endangered species by providing safe ways to adapt to their changing...

Book 3 in the Frankinschool Mysteries series:Fred's emotions have gone to the dogs! Fred's teacher and Luisa might be excited about their research trip to the library, but Fred is not. In fact, the whole project—and his continued failures at it—are...

Frankinschool: Monster Match is about a boy named Fred who "turns into "Frankenstein's monster after an author visit gone wrong. While Fred is out sick, the author signs Fred's book “To Frank”. When Fred's classmate Luisa suggests Fred must really...

Frankinschool: The Cupsnake Escape is the second book about a boy named Fred who turns into "Frankenstein's monster" whenever he writes his "What-if" assignments.  Fred and Luisa find themselves in trouble once again when the new student mixes up...

***2020 Moonbeam Gold Medal Award Winner for Best Nonfiction Series*** The Olympic and Paralympic Games are showcases of the world’s best athletes. These events feature the best of individual competition and team sports for athletes of all...

Children may know the neighbors that live next door to them. This engaging series compares our country with its neighbors. Readers will compare and contrast holidays, customs, food and more with large colorful photos and simple text. Ages 5 to 8    ...

An early chapter book series about specially trained emotional support dogs who help the kids who need them most. Meet these uncommon heroes with wet noses and big hearts. These stories are told from the point-of-view of the helper hound so that...

History books teach us important facts about big events that made a difference in the world. But as time passes, we discover some of the interesting hidden mysteries of history. With this series, you’ll learn about men and women who played important...

Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play baseball in the modern major leagues. Today there are many great Black players in the MLB, but in 1947 it was very big news when Jackie stepped up to the plate. He opened doors for young Black...

Amateur sleuth Jesse loves riding her bike with her mischievous cat. Jesse is never without her messenger bag and the tools inside that help her solve everyday mysteries using science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Ages 7 to 11   Grades 2...

Born in Washington, DC, in 1970, and raised in Miami, Florida, Ketanji Brown Jackson developed an interest in law and politics at an early age. While in grade school, she sat with her father and watched him complete his law school assignments. And...

Learn the story behind ten iconic symbols of America. Experience the history of some of the most important sites and symbols of the United States of America. Learn about natural wonders and human-made monuments and discover why they are still...

Math isn't just something learned in school!  It's an important part of the world around us every day. Whether it's helping in the kitchen, shopping for groceries, or enjoying a game of baseball, this seies shows young readers important math...

From the award-winning Beginner Biography series Maria Tallchief (1925–2013) was a groundbreaking American ballet dancer and the first Native American prima ballerina. Born in the Osage Nation in Oklahoma, she rose to fame with the New York City...

A true-to-life approach to first-time experiences for younger children. Readers will feel empowered while learning what to expect during these common first-time events. Easy-to-follow but thorough text and comforting photos make this series...

    It’s never easy to go back, especially when the memories you’ve been running from suddenly resurface. When Annie returns to her home village after a long absence, she rediscovers the diary she kept the year she turned 16, the year that changed...

Part of the highly awarded Helper Hounds series Portia has overcome a lot in life. Born with Down syndrome, Portia has been through many surgeries, lots of doctor’s appointments, and strange looks from people who want to limit what she can do....

With a new sister on the way, Roosevelt Banks is expected to give up his bedroom and move into the attic, which must be haunted because of all the squeaks and groans coming from the spooky place at the top of the stairs. After his plan to move into...

Part of the award-winning Beginner Biography series. Ruby Bridges (born 1954) was the first African American child to desegregate an all-white elementary school in the American South. In 1960, at the age of six, she bravely attended William Frantz...

Not for bedtime reading! Traditional and familiar fairy tales retold with surprising twists and turns. This rich collection has been retold for the bravest young readers. Beautifully & originally illustrated; a 10-book set for the bravest young...

Four new retold Fables for Fall 2023.  Adaptations of Brothers Grimm's tales plus an inspiring fable from India.  High-quality original art by Patrick Girouard and Steve Cox.           Schools & Libraries 4-book Hardcover set: 979-8-7656-2049-6...

Part of the award-winning Beginner Biography series. Sequoyah (c. 1770–1843) was a Cherokee silversmith and scholar who created the Cherokee syllabary, a writing system for the Cherokee language. His innovation enabled the Cherokee Nation to have a...

Part of the award-winning Beginner Biography series. Sojourner Truth (c. 1797–1883) was a prominent African American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Born into slavery, she escaped to freedom and became a powerful speaker, advocating for...

America's Favorite AstroCat is back!   Come along as Space Cat and her pal Dog show how scientists use creative thinking to adapt the natural world to help them meet their needs or wants. Like Space Cat, scientists and Engineers never give up! All...

Part of the highly reviewed Helper Hounds series. Danny is scared to tell the truth. After he saw someone steal some bikes, now he has to see that person in court and tell what he did. To help calm Danny’s fears on the big day, his parents call the...

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12 Folktales and Fables from Around the World expertly retold by Suzanne I. Barchers and Narrated by Liz Star and Chris Yeschenko.     1 hour, 41 minutes

In the spirit of Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of OZ, this story introduces readers to the magical, hidden, and mysterious world of gnomes, elves, and trolls. 11-year-old Sarah moves with her family from New York City to rural Connecticut. She'...

Children are naturally curious about animals and are often interested in ways to save disappearing species. Each of these books shows simple yet innovative ways people around the globe have created safe spaces that make the world safer for animals...

Part of the award-winning Beginner Biography series. Wilma Rudolph (1940–1994) was an American sprinter and three-time Olympic gold medalist. Overcoming childhood polio and other health challenges, she became a track and field icon. Rudolph's...

Easy introductions to Chapter Books Ick and Crud are best buddies. Some days they like to snooze the day away. On other days they find adventure in everything they do. Join the fun with Ick, Crud, Bob the human, Miss Puffy and the whole neighborhood...

Abandoned by her White father, 13-year-old Red Dove faces another lean winter with her Native family on the Great Plains. Willful and proud, she is presented with a stark choice: Leave her people to endure the cruelties of the White boarding school...

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Discover how Communities are alike and how they differ Children build social studies vocabulary and skills while learning how communities of all sizes are alike. Book features:  Charts, Graphs, Diagrams; Full-color photographs and illustrations,...

Third grader Trevor Lee makes every effort to avoid revealing that he still can't read. Educator Blevins directly addresses the shame of reading difficulties in this middle-grade novel. Trevor Lee is "as good at reading as a fish is good at climbing...

A Child's Guide to Being a Good Sport Playing a sport can be a lot of fun. Plus, it's great exercise. Being part of a team, or just playing with friends, is more fun for everyone when you know the rules of the game and how to be a good sport. Now...

    When Luis joins his new baseball team, the Manatees, things seem hopeless at first. Some of his new teammates— including “loud and obnoxious” home-run slugger Jimmie—are mean to him or to each other. His new coach doesn’t tell the players...

Each book in the 5-book set focuses on a basic concept children need for pre-school.   Recognizing Colors Counting 0-10 Recognizing Shapes Sequencing Recognizing Patterns Ages 3-5     PreK-Gr 1   RL: Adult Directed/Grade 1    32 pages   9" x 9"...

Our planet is a beautiful place. Our Green Earth celebrates the beauty and diversity of Earth while exploring some of the key risks and challenges to our environment. Each book looks at environmental problems, both natural and man-made, and gives...