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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez


Andrea Beaty - 2019
    . . until one day, when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill and he can no longer do so. Sofia misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore. Then she gets an idea—the town can turn the slimy mess into a park! She brainstorms and plans and finally works up the courage to go to City Hall—only to be told by a clerk that she can’t build a park because she’s just a kid! Sofia is down but not out, and she sets out to prove what one kid can do.Collect them all! Add these other STEM favorites from #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts to your family library today!  Rosie Revere, EngineerIggy Peck, Architect Ada Twist, ScientistRosie Revere and the Raucous RivetersAda Twist and the Perilous PantsAda Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar ScientistsIggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing ArchitectsRosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold EngineersQuestioneers Family Calendar

Woody saves the day


Harvey Storm - 2018
    He’s different to what you might imagine a little mouse to be, because Woody is the most respected of all the forest animals. Even the lion and the elephant come to Woody’s cave to bear him gifts.But Woody has a secret that none of the animals know about. He has secretly been fooling them into believing he eats the most powerful animals, the ones of which he leaves bones scattered at the entrance to his cave.A chance encounter with a fox, who takes shelter in his cave one evening, reveals Woody’s deceit to the other animals and he is soon presented at the animal court to decide a fitting punishment for his lies.But there is danger looming for all the animals and Woody is given one last chance to redeem himself. Can he save the forest dwellers and win back their trust? Or will he face a punishment that he could see him lose it forever?

The Curvy Tree: A Tale from the Land of Stories


Chris Colfer - 2015
    When she runs away, she happens upon a curvy tree who helps her understand the importance of being different! This picture book stands alone, but also plays an important role in the Land of Stories series--making this a must-have book for fans and new readers alike!

This Is Your Time


Ruby Bridges - 2020
    This volume features photographs from the 1960s and from today, as well as jacket art from The Problem We All Live With, the 1964 painting by Norman Rockwell depicting Ruby’s walk to school.

That's Disgusting!


Francesco Pittau - 2001
    Adorable artwork on every spread accompanies simple text. Swallowing a worm, smelling a sock, playing in the cat litter . . . That's Disgusting! Not for the faint of heart, this kid approved book focuses on a love of all things icky and gross. Firmly focused on fun, That's Disgusting! is the perfect distraction to help your young gross out expert learn to read.

Abigail and the North Pole Adventure


Tali Carmi - 2015
    Open to new people & cultures 2. More curious 3. Enthusiastic about exploring new things Abigail and the North Pole Adventure is a sweet children's book written especially for you and your ages 2- 8 children.With simple text and 15 colorful illustrations.The story is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for beginner readers.

The Ugly Duckling


Jim Lawrence - 1987
    An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals in the barnyard before he grows into a beautiful swan.

Peppa Goes To London


Peppa Pig - 2017
    Peppa and George are going on a very special day out to London! Miss Rabbit's friend, the Queen, borrows a double decker bus and takes Peppa and all her friends on a fun tour of the city's sights in this picture book story based on the exciting new episode.Peppa Pig is shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.

The Case of the Chocolate Snatcher-Free Sample Story: Can You Solve the Mystery #2-Free Sample Story (Can you solve the mystery?)


Bruce Lansky - 2014
    They invite readers to follow the clues and sketches to solve crimes in their hometown of Lakewood Hills. All of the books in the “Can You Solve the Mystery” series contain 9-10 short mysteries. Readers are given written clues as well as visual clues to help them solve the crime. The answers and a brief wrap-up are given in the back of the book.

Ruskin Bond Collection


Ruskin Bond - 2016
    The Night Train at Deoli is a story of adolescent infatuation, expressing the narrator's love for a poor basket-seller whom he encounters at a small station while on his way to Dehra Dun. The Blue Umbrella is based on an Indian novel by Ruskin Bond, which was adapted into a Hindi film by the same name, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. Overall, this is one compelling volume, which is a must-have for every Ruskin Bond fan and a fine introduction to the writer for those new to his work.

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..

Pooperella: A Farty Tale Classic (Farty Tales Book 1)


Penn Brooks - 2018
    Toilets didn't flush, people didn't wear deodorant, and everyone ate curds and beans. You may have heard Ella's story before, but it probably got the facts all wrong. This is the hilarious true tale of Pooperella, her wicked stepsisters, and the prince who fell in love with her gassily ever after. *** Parents, why should you let your child read a book with a name like "Pooperella"? Because this fully illustrated adaptation of the classic fairy tale will have young readers hooked, turning pages and laughing all the way to the very end. “Pooperella” still teaches the morals of being good and kind even when the world is not, but it lets kids have a lot of fun in learning that lesson. Pick up this NEW classic today!

Minecrafters The Ultimate Secrets Handbook: The Ultimate Secret Book For Minecrafters. Game Tips & Tricks, Hints and Secrets For All Minecrafters. (The Ultimate Book For Minecrafters)


Torsten Fiedler - 2019
    Gamers from all over the world poured months of their lives into Minecraft, figuring out its mechanics, critters, blocks and items. This handbook is written by one such gamer, who was fascinated by this blocky world and wanted to know everything about it. I ventured out into the wilderness and came back a different man. I had adventures, experienced thrills, made new friends, charted the unknown and braved dangers. And now, I wrote this handbook in which I’ll share Minecraft’s best kept secrets with you. I hope you enjoy them and may your pickaxe never break.

Betty Before X


Ilyasah Shabazz - 2018
    She believes her mother loves her, but she can’t shake the feeling that her mother doesn’t want her. Church helps those worries fade, if only for a little while. The singing, the preaching, the speeches from guest activists like Paul Robeson and Thurgood Marshall stir African Americans in her community to stand up for their rights. Betty quickly finds confidence and purpose in volunteering for the Housewives League, an organization that supports black-owned businesses. Soon, the American civil rights icon we now know as Dr. Betty Shabazz is born.Collaborating with novelist Renée Watson, Ilyasah Shabazz illuminates four poignant years in her mother’s childhood, painting a beautiful and inspiring portrait of a girl overcoming the challenges of self-acceptance and belonging that will resonate with young readers today.

The 13 Clocks


James Thurber - 1950
    It is beautiful and it is comic. It is philosophical and it is cheery. What we suppose we are trying fumblingly to say is, in a word, that it is Thurber.There are only a few reasons why everybody has always wanted to read this kind of story: if you have always wanted to love a Princess; if you always wanted to be a Prince; if you always wanted the wicked Duke to be punished; or if you always wanted to live happily ever after. Too little of this kind of thing is going on in the world today. But all of it is going on valorously in The 13 Clocks.