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Andrea Buck - 2021
    Ten days. One motorhome. What could go wrong?When Paula runs into the ex-love of her life, she believes it’s fate. When he introduces his new fiancée, Paula thinks fate should get fired. And when her ex has the nerve to ask what’s going on in her life, she does what any reasonable person would do, she lies.Her musician neighbor is willing to play the fake boyfriend. He just needs a tiny favor in return. Piece of cake, he tells her. Nothing to worry about.Paula sets off to deliver an antique instrument, but ends up stranded in the desert with a homeless dog, an impossible deadline, and ancient motorhome. Only a miracle could get her home. When the miracle shows up looking like a Greek god in a Levi’s ad, staying on schedule becomes the least of Paula’s problems.

Sea Change


Frank Viva - 2016
    Bravo, Frank Viva. And glub, glub, glub." - Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events"Truly heartbreaking! Viva ingeniously weaves words and pictures to evoke that strange, wonderful moment - when the very worst experience of your life somehow becomes the very best." - Chip Kidd, author of Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of PeanutsOne summer can change your whole life. As soon as school lets out, Eliot's parents send him to the very edge of the world: a fishing village in a remote part of Nova Scotia. And what does the small town of Point Aconi have to offer? Maggots, bullies and grumpy old men. But along the way, Eliot discovers much more—a hidden library, starry nights and a mysterious girl named Mary Beth. See Point Aconi through Eliot's eyes, as he finds that this place he never wanted to visit is becoming a home he doesn't want to leave.

Salt Water Taffy, vol. 1: The Legend of Old Salty


Matthew Loux - 2008
    And not to somewhere cool like Disney World, but to a little port town in Maine named Chowder Bay, far away from anyplace fun. But what promises to be a very bleak summer quickly becomes a series of exciting adventures in one of the most mysterious places on earth! Warring Seagulls! Giant Lobsters! Kleptomaniac Eagles! Ghosts from the Civil War! Chowder Bay has far more adventures and mysteries in store than these two boys could have ever imagined!

Ed Emberley's Complete Funprint Drawing Book


Ed Emberley - 2002
    Using just fingerprints and a few letters, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to create owls, pigs, fish, and basketball players! This colorful step-by-step book is easy and crafty, and provides hours of art-full fun.

Something Else


Kathryn Cave - 1994
    But everything he does shows how different he is. Then one night, Something shows up. Has Something Else finally met someone just like himself? Full color.

Lady Hahn and Her Seven Friends


Yumi Heo - 2012
    Ruler, Newlywed Scissors, Young Bride Needle, Young Bride Red Thread, Old Lady Thimble, Young Lady Flatiron, and Little Miss Iron. When Lady Hahn's friends start boasting about how important they are, Lady Hahn turns her back on them. But it's not long before she realizes how much she needs her friends as every one of them contributes in an important, special way.

The Color of Bones


Tracy Edward Wymer - 2012
    Lights live on the Northside of the Line, Darks live on the Southside. Hillside has been that way ever since the Line appeared naturally from the ground, much like a spring welling up from deep inside the earth. Now the Line controls the town, keeping Hillside separated, zapping those who come near it and killing those who dare cross it. But when Derby, a Northsider, finds a pile of bones stacked on the Line, he sets out to uncover the person's identity. While doing so, he befriends a Southside girl and soon begins to challenge the Line and the town's rules. And then, before he can turn back, Derby goes too far.

Lila Lou's Little Library: A Gift From the Heart


Nikki Bergstresser - 2021
    Lila Lou’s Little Library by Nikki Bergstresser carries key concepts of sharing, creativity and community supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It'll sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on overcoming obstacles and creating community, like the work of Dan Santat (After the Fall) and Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart (The World Needs More Purple People) This book comes with a free Reader’s Guide for children. The guide is available for free download from the publisher website. Lesson plans, activities and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension.

Little Lit: Folklore and Fairy Tale Funnies


Art Spiegelman - 2000
    The stories range from old favorites to new discoveries, from the profound to the silly. A treat for all ages, these picture stories unlock the enchanted door into the pleasures of books and reading.

Christmas Eve at the Mellops


Tomi Ungerer - 1978
    As a result, the Mellops have too many trees, so they decide to go into town to spread some Christmas cheer'

Kevin Durant


Jeff Savage - 2011
    The Oklahoma City Thunder forward has gone beyond those expectations. Kevin was named the 2007-2008 NBA Rookie of the Year, and he's only gotten better from there. In 2010 Kevin was named the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey, where the United States won the gold medal. During his short time in pro basketball, Kevin has proven himself to be one of the best players in the world. Learn more about this amazing athlete's journey to the top.

Billionaires on the Beach: The Complete Collection Boxed Set


Olivia Noble - 2014
    Her sexually adventurous best friend, Nicole, has convinced her to take an island vacation to let off some steam and relax. Eva does not expect to meet a handsome man with a rock-hard body that reminds her of a Greek god, on her first night on the beach. What results is a night of passion that will change her life... Book #2: Andreas will do anything it takes to get the gorgeous girl from the beach to start a real relationship with him. But the sensible Eva is determined to stand her ground. However, when being pursued by a sweet and handsome billionaire who happens to be amazing in bed... how can any girl resist?Book #3: Andreas and Eva have left the Bahamas together to attend to Eva's sick mother, and Nicole has been abruptly abandoned. She is starting to get the blues as her fantasy vacation turns sour without the company of her best friend-- until Andreas' brother shows up. Tyler, the fun and rowdy playboy, happens to be just her type, but things don't go too smoothly at their first meeting. Even though Nicole is pretty sure nothing will happen, she can't deny that sparks fly between them. It can't hurt just to flirt, can it? Meanwhile, Andreas and Eva find out whether their love can last in the big city. Eva is overwhelmed by how close Andreas has gotten so quickly, and is a little uncomfortable with him being involved with her personal family matters... Book #4: Eva finds herself relying more heavily on Andreas while her mother's condition worsens. Providing her with much-needed financial and emotional support, he digs his way deeper into her heart. She isn't sure if it was fate or accident that led her to him but with her mother's life on the line, she's just grateful he's around. Meanwhile, back in the Bahamas, Tyler and Nicole's casual fun starts to become deadly serious. They never expected to fall so hard and fast, and both of them are so scared to commit that it could destroy their budding romance before it ever really has a chance to begin.This book contains strong sexual content and is not intended for readers under 18.

Bornbangers


Shameek Speight - 2012
    He's quickly raising to the top of his status as a five star general Blood, but his dark secret can cost him his life and the lives of the people he love most. Unknowingly to his gang, he has falling deeply in love with a Crip name Capri; who gives birth to his son Blue-Banger at the same time as his wife Bianca gives birth to his son Red-Banger. G-Banger does everything in his power to keep Capri and Bianca from killing each other as they raise their sons together without the knowledge of their gangs. G-Banger, Capri, and Bianca knows it's only a matter of time before their lives as they know it will comes to an end, as the leaders of the Blood's and Crip's gangs start to put everything together. They must decide where their loyalty and love lies. Bloods or Crips or their family.

I Am the Moon: A Book About the Moon for Kids


Rebecca McDonald - 2018
    I Am the Moon also takes preschool and kindergarten level children on an imaginary visit to the Moon, describing what an astronaut uses to land and explore the Moon's surface. Images are big and bright for kids ages 3-5.

The Rainbow Bee


Ricardo Gattas-Moras - 2021
    Rainbow, the main character in the story, is able to help the hive realize that differences can be beautiful, and should be embraced."We're all a little different; some taller, some shorter, some wider, some slimmer, some yellow and black, and some rainbow. But inside we're all the same."