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The Dinosaur that Pooped a Lot!


Tom Fletcher - 2015
    In this special little World Book Day book from the creators of The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet!, Danny and Dinosaur remember their previous adventures.

The Lonely Christmas Tree


Shannon Glenn - 2011
    A lonely tree stands in an empty field on Christmas Eve. Will the Christmas star grant his only wish? Written for children, but enjoyed by all.  New for 2012: A fully illustrated version is now available.  Just search "The Lonely Christmas Tree (Illustrated)".

Star of Light


Patricia St. John - 1953
    He was not dreaming; it was his stepfather!The man watched Kinza as a snake might watch a baby rabbit at play, waiting for the moment to strike. And for one breathless moment Hamid was sure that he would reach out and snatch her away. Hamid does not want his little blind sister, Kinza, to be sold to a beggar by their stepfather, so he decides to rescue her. Together they escape from their mountain village to a town where there may be a new home for Kinza. But this is only the start of their adventures.Will Kinza be safe' What will happen to Hamid, who dares not go back home' Set in North Africa, readers will be delighted by yet another of Patricia St. John's exciting, freshly edited novels.

Ten


Lauren Myracle - 2011
    Ten means that Winnie can handle anything, even a three-year-old baby brother and a practically teenage (and acting like it) older sister. And with her best friend, Amanda, by her side, Winnie plans on enjoying every last second of their last year in elementary school. This prequel to the New York Times bestselling Winnie Years series will thrill the tweens who grew up with Winnie and introduce a whole new generation of readers to a heroine they can grow up with.

Back to School, Mallory


Laurie B. Friedman - 2004
    But not just any school, a new school with all new kids in it. To make matters worse, her mom is going, too! She's the new music teacher, and Mallory can't think of anything that could possibly be worse--until her first day. She has to sit with Pamela, who always says the right thing and steals her ideas. Joey is so busy with his old friends that he has no time for her, and to top it off, she's picked to be an eggplant in the Fall Festival her mom is putting on. It's not fair! What can Mallory do? Should she give Pamela, and her new school, another chance?

The King's Equal


Katherine Paterson - 1992
    A search throughout the kingdom appears to be fruitless until the lovely Rosamund appears at the palace. She is intelligent and wealthy, as well as beautiful — certainly his equal, Raphael thinks. But what does the mysterious Rosamund think?

Wish Upon a Friend


Phoebe Bright - 2012
    . . .On her birthday, Cassie is whisked away on a magical adventure in the sky. She's going to become a Lucky Star -- someone who makes wishes come true! Every time she helps grant a wish, she'll collect a charm for her sparkly new bracelet. But these are no ordinary charms. Each one gives Cassie a different magical power! Can Cassie earn all seven charms and become a true Lucky Star?Each book comes with a charm just like Cassie's -- collect them all!

The Empire Strikes Back - So You Want to Be a Jedi?


Adam Gidwitz - 2015
    You can move things with your mind. Control people with your thoughts. Oh, and the lightsabers. Yeah, those are awesome. But it's not all mind control and weaponized flashlights. Being a Jedi is hard work. Also, there are bad guys. Lots of bad guys. Who want to kill you.Do you still want to be a Jedi?Well, this book tells the tale of one of the greatest Jedi ever. It's also a retelling of the classic film The Empire Strikes Back. But it is more than that. It also teaches you how to become a Jedi. Maybe you don't need to learn how to levitate or sense your surroundings blindfolded. And maybe you don't want to hear a story about lightsabers and murderous snow creatures and spaceships. But maybe you do want to hear such a story. And maybe, just maybe, you do want to learn how to be a Jedi. Well, in that case, this is the book for you. The choice, my young friend, is in your hands. Literally.

Ramona Boxed Set: Ramona and Her Father / Ramona the Pest / Ramona the Brave / Beezus and Ramona (#1-4)


Beverly Cleary
    

Baby


Patricia MacLachlan - 1993
    They come to love this baby as their own, all the while knowing that eventually Sophie's mother will return one day to take her from them.

Aloha, Kanani


Lisa Yee - 2011
    When her chic cousin Rachel from Manhattan comes to stay for a month, Kanani can't wait to get to know her cousin and help Rachel feel at home. But a clash of cultures ensures, and Kanani feels ignored. She tries to extend hospitality but everything she does seems to make Rachel unhappy. How can she find a way to connect with her cousin and make things better? "Sometimes people who want help the least need it the most," her mother tells her. After a mixup with a diary leads to a fight, Kanani reaches out to Rachel in an openhearted spirit of caring and good will, and discovers that she has misjudged her cousin. In the process, Kanani learns the true meaning of Hawaii's "aloha spirit."

Geronimo Stilton: #1-32


Geronimo Stilton - 2008
    Titles: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Isle; The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid; Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House; I'm Too Fond of My Fur!; Four Mice Deep in the Jungle; Paws Off, Chedderface!; Red Pizzas for a Blue Count; Attack of the Bandit Cats; A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo; All Because of a Cup of Coffee; It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse!; Merry Christmas, Geronimo!; The Phantom of the Subway; The Temple of the Ruby of Fire; The Mona Mousa Code; A Cheese-Colored Camper; Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton!; Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands; My Name Is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton; Surf's Up, Geronimo!; The Wild, Wild West; The Secret of Cacklefur Castle; Valentine's Day Disaster; Field Trip to Niagra Falls; The Search for Sunken Treasure; The Mummy With No Name; The Christmas Toy Factory; Wedding Crasher; Down and Out.

The Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss


Dr. Seuss - 2012
    Filled with hilarious tales told in rollicking rhyme. Each of book is approximately 16 x 11cm Books included in the box are: 1. The Cat in the Hat, 2. Green Eggs and Ham, 3. Fox in Socks, 4. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, 5. How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 6. Oh, the Places You'll Go!, 7. The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, 8. ABC, 9. And to Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street, 10. Horton Hears a Who!, 11. Scrambled Eggs Super!, 12. Hop on Pop, 13. Dr Seuss' Sleep Book, 14. Mr Brown Can Moo Can you?, 15. I Had Trouble Getting to Solla Sollew, 16. If I Ran the Circus, 17. The Sneetchers and Other Stories, 18. If I Ran the Zoo, 19. Hunches in Bunches & 20. Dr Seuss on the Loose!

WhoBob WhatPants? (SpongeBob SquarePants)


Emily Sollinger - 2008
    Along his way, he falls and bumps his head. Suddenly he can't remember anything, not even his own name! He stumbles into New Kelp City, overthrows a ruthless gang of anti-bubble-blowing thugs, and is elected mayor!

The Lonely Astronaut On Christmas Eve


Tom DeLonge - 2013
    Now the punk-rock papa is proud to share some of his story time with the world, through the release of his first children’s book THE LONELY ASTRONAUT ON CHRISTMAS EVE. This book, written by DeLonge, is a wistful story for the young and the young-at-heart alike. Wonderfully illustrated by Mike Henry, THE LONELY ASTRONAUT ON CHRISTMAS EVE, is a tale of a rocketeer alone on the moon on a cold Christmas night, and the gift he receives from a few unexpected (and extraterrestrial) friends.