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Diary of a Dancing Drama Queen


Louise Lintvelt - 2013
    In diary of a dancing drama queen Harriet has to face the embarrassment of a dance class after her mother enrols her and her sister at Madam Zangara’s School of Dance. She is not exactly the best dancer in the world and when the most popular girl in school, Melanie joins the dance class, it marks the start of a fun filled adventure that includes a birthday party, a talent show and a school dance. Will she get asked to the dance by her biggest crush, Oliver Russell? This funny book is sure to be a hit with 8-12 year old girls.

The Book of You


Tiptoe - 2013
    When I finished the last sentence of the first draft I could hardly see – they were flooded with tears of great joy.I think this is the meaning of being a parent.I hope that when you read this bedtime story to your kids, you will feel the same. Our kids are our treasures. They should feel like ones, too.This bedtime story is a true gift for years"Do you know that…Once upon a time,You were just a happy thoughtIn your parent's heart and mind?You were a tiny secret,A growing gift of love...This children's picture book is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read kids book for older children. Thank you,Prof. Tiptoe

Bedtime Stories for Kids: Unicorns and Their Magic Friends to Make Your child Relax and Sleep All Night Long Avoiding Night Awakenings (Book 1) (Short Bedtime Stories for children collection book)


Emma Harper - 2020
    She was living with a monkey, named as Poppy. They were travelling in a jungle, and they saw a palace. It was gorgeous and eye catching for the public without any doubt. People like to join this palace for living, and there was a family in palace. Euno was the member of that family, and living with various sources of happiness. He saw Isotopia and her Poppy, with happy moments, and he tried to join the, for pleasure. They met with each other, and decided to live jointly in the palace with seeing new things along with enjoyment and pleasure. This scenario is likable for the customers, as they desired to live in the community with happiness. They saw various difficulties, and make the life pleasurable without any doubt and complex. They struggle hard, and this effort is mentioned in this story. After this condition, Euno met with his parents along with his friends, and they desired to live in palace with happiness and pleasure.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate


Jacqueline Kelly - 2009
    With a little help from her notoriously cantankerous grandfather, an avid naturalist, she figures out that the green grasshoppers are easier to see against the yellow grass, so they are eaten before they can get any larger.As Callie explores the natural world around her, she develops a close relationship with her grandfather, navigates the dangers of living with six brothers, and comes up against just what it means to be a girl at the turn of the century.Debut author Jacqueline Kelly deftly brings Callie and her family to life, capturing a year of growing up with unique sensitivity and a wry wit.

Captain Underpants


Frederic P. Miller - 2010
    Benny Krupp. The book series won a Disney Adventures Kids' Choice Award in 2007. George and Harold - Two 4th grade pranksters, who are best friends and next-door neighbors. They started a comic book company called "Treehouse Comix Inc.," and every day at school they go to the secretary's office to make copies of their latest comic book and sell them on the playground. George is identified by his tie and flat top haircut, Harold is recognizable by his T-shirt and bad haircut, a gag that always starts every book.

Put That On Everything : A Henderson Family Novella


Monica Walters - 2021
    

Greek Mythology for Kids: Tales of Gods (Zeus, Titans, Prometheus, Olympians, Athena, Mankind, Pandora)


Charlie Keith - 2017
    Think again. Many-headed monsters, temperamental gods, landscape-changing battles, and a little bit of cannibalism thrown in for good measure: the gruesome world of Greek mythology is not for the fainthearted. From the primordial chaos to the birth of the first humans, this thrilling book retells the stories of the early gods in their full skull-splitting, baby-eating glory. Featuring thunder-wielding world-class jerk, Zeus, at the heart of the narrative, this is a hilarious, if a bit macabre, introduction to Greek mythology as you’ve never heard it before.

51 Accidental Inventions that Changed the World


Kimte Guite - 2019
    The wonderful inventions we now cannot live without—fromhigh-heels to tea-bags, pencils to x-rays, each story is an amazing mix of luck and a whole lot ofperseverance and hard work.Imagine what our hot summers would be without ice-lolly? The horrors of never tasting potatochips!What would we do without our quick-fix Superglue? We hardly give a thought to the manylittle things we use every day. Don’t you think it’s time we learnt about a few stories of origin?Where do they come from? Who invented them and how?Learn about 51 fascinating stories of inventions in a book blending adorable, simple illustrationswith lively text bursting with facts. Who knows, you might accidentally come up with an inventionone day too

Truth or Dare


Amanda Martinez - 2016
    With a name like hers, of course she does. But with the long hours she's working, she has no time for anything else. That is until she comes up with a game to keep her coworkers on task and their blood pumping.

Marquez - One Hundred Years of Solitude - Book Summary in 1,000 Words


Read Less Know More - 2013
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Knox Dude Ranch: The Complete Romance Series


Hope Ford - 2019
     Knox Dude Ranch The Complete Romance Series - Follow along as Three Cowboys Find Love Each Steamy, Sweet, Short Story has an Alpha Man, Curvy Woman and a Happily Ever After.

I Didn't Do It! (Sammy Bird)


V. Moua - 2019
    This bird is doing things he should NOT be doing—although he denies all of it! Sammy eats things he's not supposed to eat and he touches things he's not supposed to touch. But every time, Sammy claims he "DIDN'T DO IT." Will Sammy eventually admit that he DID do it? Read the book to find out! About the Sammy Bird Series This is a picture book series about a quirky bird named Sammy and his amusing misadventures. Readers will discover that Sammy is a little red bird who has a BIG personality. The books in this series are humorous, engaging and sometimes deal with common childhood issues like bullying, fear of the dark, patience and friendship. The books are interactive and engages young readers to participate in the story. There are over 90 Books in the series and counting! From the Author I like to think of myself as a storyteller who brings families together through the medium of picture books. Whether it is between a parent or child or a grandparent and child. These stories are intended to be light-hearted and funny and most importantly the stories engage young readers to be a part of the story itself. My hope is that these books will help build upon a child's love for reading and allow families to laugh and enjoy spending time together. As a reader, you can look forward to many more adventures with this silly and fun-loving red bird! -V. Moua About the book: I am NOT a Bird! This is a read aloud kids book. The target age range audience is appropriate for preschool and young children who are at the following stages of reading: I can read level 1, I can read level 2, I can read level 3 and I can read level 4. This is a book that any child will love, especially at bedtime. It is suitable for parents to read to their children. Also, grandparents will enjoy reading this book to their grandchildren. This series is part of the short bedtime stories for kids. Read this children's book FREE as part of your PRIME or Kindle Unlimited membership!

Minecraft: Diary of a 6th Grade Zombie: Book 1: The Intruder (Minecraft, Children)


Mine Kid - 2016
    In this book we will dive into the marvelous World of Blocks, which is a fun and strange place to be in, especially if you are a 12 year old Zombie attending the famous Academy of Zombies, trying to solve a mystery along the way.Plunge into this exciting story and see the world from a young Zombie’s perspective as he is learning more about Humans. Everyone thinks that the only thing Zombies are good at is walking slowly by dragging their feet, growling and scaring Humans – but Jake will prove you wrong – Zombies might not be very different from humans after all. Diary of a 6th grade Zombie is a must-read for any kid over 7 years old who loves Minecraft.

My Mom is a Ninja! (Kids "Ninja Mom" Adventure Books, for children age Book 1)


Scout Walker - 2013
    I'd like to tell you about some strange adventures and happenings which have been going on at my house recently. I'd heard rumours of parents being trained as Ninjas in order to torment their kids when they were only going about their normal day. You know, doing stuff that kids like to do when their parents backs are turned.. Little did I know that when my Mom caught me out using her secret Ninja training, the rumours became a reality!If you think your Mom is normal,That she couldn't possibly have any secret powers,Then think again.Read the first short story in the "Ninja Mom" Adventure Series to discover some of the secret abilities your Mom may be hiding so kids like you and me can spot them . . . This book is suitable for children age 5 and up and quite a few adults too..

Fancy Nancy: Sees Stars


Jane O'Connor - 2008
    Nancy absolutely adores stars. She loves how they sparkle in the sky, and she can even name the constellations. When she finds out her class will visit the planetarium she is ecstatic—that's a fancy word for excited. But when it starts to rain Nancy is afraid she might not be able to see the stars. Will the rain keep Nancy from watching stars sparkle?Fancy Nancy Sees Stars is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.