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Freedom Summer
The winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award, this work introduces a white boy living in the South of 1964, who recounts his first experience of racial prejudice--and his friendship with a black boy that defied it.
John Henry swims better than anyone I know. He crawls like a catfish, blows bubbles like a swamp monster, but he doesn't swim in the town pool with me. He's not allowed. Joe and John Henry are a lot alike. They both like shooting marbles, they both want to be firemen, and they both love to swim.
But there's one important way they're different: Joe is white and John Henry is black, and in the South in 1964, that means John Henry isn't allowed to do everything his best friend is. Then a law is passed that forbids segregation and opens the town pool to everyone. Joe and John Henry are so excited they race each other there . . . only to discover that it takes more than a new law to change people's hearts.
This stirring account of the "Freedom Summer" that followed the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 powerfully and poignantly captures two boys' experience with racism and their friendship that defies it.
Full color.
Target age group 6-8 -
Summer and July
From the critically acclaimed author of TRAIN I RIDE and ECHO'S SISTER comes a moving story of friendship between two girls looking for some happiness in a world that can be a little cruel. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Ali Standish, and Erin Entrada Kelly.
Twelve-year-old Juillet is preparing for the worst summer ever. She and her mom are staying in the seaside neighborhood of Ocean Park, California, for a month, where her mom will be working at the local hospital and Juillet will be on her own, like always.
Her dad is off in Europe with his new girlfriend, and her best friend, Fern... well, Juiller isn't allowed to talk to Fern anymore. Fern took the blame for Juillet's goth-girl clothes and "not-real" fears, like sharks and rip currents and the number three.
Then Juillet meets Summer, a local surfer girl who knows the coolest people and places around town. With free-spirited and adventurous Summer, Juillet begins to come out of her shell and face the things weighing her down. But when Summer reveals her own painful secret, it's Juillet's turn to be the strong and supportive friend.
Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year
Target age group 10-13 -
One Crazy Summer
Eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. She's had to be, ever since their mother, Cecile, left them seven years ago for a radical new life in California. But when the sisters arrive from Brooklyn to spend the summer with their mother, Cecile is nothing like they imagined.
While the girls hope to go to Disneyland and meet Tinker Bell, their mother sends them to a day camp run by the Black Panthers. Unexpectedly, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern learn much about their family, their country, and themselves during one truly crazy summer.
This moving, funny novel won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction and the Coretta Scott King Award and was a National Book Award Finalist. Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern's story continues in P.S. BE ELEVEN and GONE CRAZY IN ALABAMA.
Target age group 8-12 -
Summer (Seasons) (Board Book)
There's something special about each season of the year, wherever we live in the world. Follow the children in this book as they discover and explore the unique character of summer, through indoor and outdoor play.
Sensory, detailed and child-centered, this is the perfect introduction for young children to the cycles of the year.
Target age group 3-7 -
Summer (Seasons Board Books)
A beautiful seasonal wordless board book from an USSBY Outstanding International Books shortlisted author.
SUMMER is one of the four wordless "Seasons" board books created by renowned illustrator Gerda Muller. Loved for almost 30 years, these books are full of lively and charming vintage illustrations, which children will enjoy returning to again and again.
This is one of a series of four books without text, which lead young readers through the seasons of the year. Full of fun, active illustrations, this chunky board book shows the joys of fishing for tadpoles, playing at the beach, eating ice-cream, and enjoying evening picnics.
Target age group 1-3 -
Fireworks: Four Summer Stories
In this collection, four fabulous teen authors -- Lauren Myracle, Sarah Mylnowski, Niki Burnham, and Erin Haft -- each show us a different side of summer romance, from the first flush of a seaside crush to the sting of a breakup on a traveling teen tour.
Target age group 15 and up -
Possum and the Summer Storm
Possum returns in a lushly illustrated story about new homes and old friends--perfect for fans of POSSUM'S HARVEST MOON, Kevin Henkes and Beth Krommes.
Possum looked out one summer afternoon. "Time to come in!" he called to his baby possums. "It looks like we're in for some weather!"
Possum calls his children out of the summer storm--but what can he do when their home is swept away by rising water? The possum family must rely on their friends to construct a new house. At first it seems that no other animal's home is suited for a possum, but they come up with something spectacular!
Beloved character Possum is back, along with an array of friends who make for a broad, ranging ensemble, giving children a tantalizing peek at how different animals build their homes.
Target age group 4-7 -
Girls in Love (Summer Girls)
It's not summer without Hailey Abbott!
The New York Times best-selling author of SUMMER BOYS returns with the follow-up to SUMMER GIRLS: a seaside tale of love, secrets, heartache, and betrayal.
Hot days. Hotter nights. The girls are back.
JESSICA: Connor and I are in love, and we're both ready to take the next step. So then why is he spending all his time with another girl?
LARA: I thought Andrew and I were through, and I met an awesome new guy. But now Andrew's back, and I don't want to choose. Can I pull off dating two boys at once?
GREER: The guys here are gorgeous, but they're all players -- including Hunter. He says he's done playing games, but can I trust him?
Laying out, hooking up, falling in love. It's going to be one sizzling summer.
Target age group 14 and up -
Summer / Verano (Seasons-Bilingual) (Board Book)
There's something special about each season of the year, wherever we live in the world. Follow the children in this book as they discover and explore the unique character of summer, through indoor and outdoor play.
Sensory, detailed and child-centered, this is the perfect introduction for young children to the cycles of the year.
Spanish/English Bilingual
Target age group 3-7 -
What Are the Summer Olympics? (What Was?)
Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands.
The tradition of the Olympic Games faded over time until 1896, when they were brought back to life. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, with over two hundred athletes from fourteen countries. Today, nearly three thousand years after the first Games, the Summer Olympics attract one hundred thousand top athletes from over two hundred countries. Billions of fans around the world cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold.
Target age group 8-12 -
Summer on East End (2 Books in 1)
The beach is the perfect place for love... and some summer trouble.
Twin witches Mardi and Molly Overbrook can't seem to keep their powers under control, which is how they find themselves forced to spend their summers in North Hampton on Long Island's mist-shrouded East End. Though their "aunt" Ingrid Beauchamp is desperately trying to tame them, all the girls are interested in is relaxing and enjoying the beach, not to mention the handsome boys they find there. But forces beyond the sisters' control will lead them to secrets simmering in the crystal-clear waters of East End.
Things shape up to be much more exciting than the girls were bargaining for, but what's summer in the Hamptons without a little magic and mischief?
Includes TRIPLE MOON & DOUBLE ECLIPSE.
Target age group 14 and up -
Summer: Animals Share in a Poetic Tale of Kindness
SUMMER is a poetic, inspirational picture book about the power of kindness from two of China's most acclaimed creators--and children will discover a surprise as they turn the pages!
During a hot summer day in the grasslands, a group of animals race to claim the single spot of shade--under one tiny leaf that clings to a branch. The animals fight until they are inspired by an act of love to offer shade to one another.
Through lyrical text from Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Cao Wenxuan, the story comes alive with bright, delicate art from award-winning illustrator Yu Rong and provides a vivid introduction to animals. In the middle of the book, pages grow shorter and then longer to emphasize each selfless action and to remind children of the importance of sharing and being kind.
Target age group 3-6 -
Babymouse: Beach Babe (Babymouse #03)
Grab your sunglasses! School's out and Babymouse is headed to the beach for a week of sun, sand, surfing, snorkeling, and sharks! That's right, folks... sharks!
Looks like Babymouse's summer fun isn't shaping up quite the way she expected! Will Babymouse survive her summer vacation? Will she be the surfing star she dreams of being... brother-sister team Matthew Holm and Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm making a splash this summer!
Target age group 9-12 -
Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #04) (Hardcover)
It's summer vacation, the weather's great, and all the kids are having fun outside. So where's Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn.
Greg, a self-confessed "indoor person," is living out his ultimate summer fantasy: no responsibilities and no rules. But Greg's mom has a different vision for an ideal summer... one packed with outdoor activities and "family togetherness."
Whose vision will win out? Or will a new addition to the Heffley family change everything?
Target age group 8-12 -
Forget Me Not: From the Life of Willa Havisham
It is summer on Cape Cod, where Willa Havisham and Joey Kennelly are enjoying their status as "Most Compatible Couple." What does the summer hold? New friends, more books, lazy afternoons, and, of course, Willa will be busy planning more weddings with her mother.
Target age group 8-12 -
Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #02) (Hardcover)
Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.
Target age group 8-12 -
DÃas de Perros (Dog Days) (Diario del Wimpy Kid #04)
It's summer vacation, the weather's great, and all the kids are having fun outside. So where's Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn.
Greg, a self-confessed "indoor person," is living out his ultimate summer fantasy: no responsibilities and no rules. But Greg's mom has a different vision for an ideal summer... one packed with outdoor activities and "family togetherness."
Whose vision will win out? Or will a new addition to the Heffley family change everything?
El cuarto libro del "Diario del Wimpy Kid," un auténtico fenómeno mundial. Son las vacaciones de verano, hace un tiempo padrísimo y todos los chicos se la pasan en grande al aire libre. ¿Y dónde está Greg Heffley? Encerrado en casa, con las cortinas cerradas, jugando con sus videojuegos.
Greg, que reconoce ser una persona a la que le gusta estar en casa, vive sus vacaciones de verano soñadas: sin obligaciones y sin reglas. Pero su mamá tiene una idea muy diferente de lo que debe ser un verano perfecto... más relacionado con actividades al aire libre y planes con la familia.
¿Cuál de las dos visiones será la que se imponga? ¿Será posible que una nueva incorporación a la familia Heffley lo cambie todo?
Target age group 8-12 -
Girls of Firefly Cabin (Paperback)
Lauren, Isla, Jade, and Archer meet the first day of summer camp, and friendship magic is made in Firefly Cabin. If only they could immortalize their summer memories by winning the contest to be the face of the camp's website.
But it won't be easy; not with rival cabins, distracting crushes, and of course, the girl's own secrets getting in the way. Can friendship -- and the Fireflies -- triumph over all?
Target age group 9-12 -
Secrets of Blueberries Brothers Moose and Me
A moving story of finding yourself in the face of big changes--ideal for fans of Judy Blume, FISH IN A TREE, and COUNTING BY 7S.
To make some extra money, twelve-year-old Missy and her older brother Patrick get summer jobs picking blueberries at a local farm. For Missy, though, it's about more than just money-- it's the perfect distraction from the fact that her two best friends have gone off to summer camp without her and that her dad is getting remarried. She'd love for everything to stay the way it is, but she soon discovers that the summer is full of secrets: the secrets to making her family feel whole again; the secrets to keeping her two best friends from changing and leaving her behind; the secrets of a local farm's blood feud; and most importantly, the secrets of blueberries.
Target age group 10 and up -
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
The word "otsaliheliga" (oh-jah-lee-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences.
Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah.
2019 Sibert Honor Book
2019 Orbis Pictus Honor Book
NPR's Guide To 2018's Great Reads
2018 Book Launch Award (SCBWI)
Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018
School Library Journal Best Books of 2018
2018 JLG selection
American Indian Youth Literature Award
Target age group 4-7 -
Pool Boys
In the smart, sexy tradition of New York Times bestsellers NEXT SUMMER and SOUTH BEACH, comes a new, sizzling look at tangled teenage romances set in a posh country club.
There's the filthy-rich spoiled princess lounging in her Versace gold string bikini. The uber-hot pool boy who never has his shirt on. The poor-but-beautiful girl stuck working behind the snack bar. The handsome tennis star whose even better at kissing. The tight pack of best friends who've been spending summers at the Club forever... AND the mysterious newcomer who throws everything out of whack.
This summer, their lives and loves will all intersect in the most juicy ways imaginable. Because, in the Club, no rules apply... except the rules of attraction.
Target age group 14 and up -
Ivy and the Fire Flies (Little Fairies)
The Little Fairies enjoy nothing better than watching the fireflies, down by the pond on a warm summer evening.
But one night, there are no fireflies! Where could they be?
When they discover where the fireflies are, it's time for that special fairy magic to rescue the situation!
Full color.
Target age group 6-8 -
That's What Friends Are for
Badger, Hedgehog, and the rest of their friends are enjoying a beautiful, hot summer day. Suddenly, Mouse runs up to them. "The stream has run out of water!" she cries. The friends set off to see for themselves. Badger knows they need to fix things, and quickly. But how?
Target age group 3-7 -
Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp (I Can Read Level 1)
Danny and his friend the dinosaur go to summer camp together.
Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the "I Can Read" classic, DANNY AND THE DINOSAUR, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in a hilarious "I Can Read" adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers.
This Level One "I Can Read" book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Target age group 4-8 -
World Belonged to Us
Two children's book superstars--#1 New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Woodson, the author of The Day You Begin, and Leo Espinosa, the illustrator of ISLANDBORN--join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, which is gloriously captured in their rhythmic text and lively art.
It's getting hot outside, hot enough to turn on the hydrants and run through the water--and that means it's finally summer in the city! Released from school and reveling in their freedom, the kids on one Brooklyn block take advantage of everything summertime has to offer: Freedom from morning till night to go out to meet their friends and make the streets their playground--jumping double Dutch, playing tag and hide-and-seek, building forts, chasing ice cream trucks, and best of all, believing anything is possible.
That is, till their moms call them home for dinner. But not to worry--they know there is always tomorrow to do it all over again--because the block belongs to them and they rule their world.
Target age group 5-8 -
Our Great Big Backyard
To help commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the National Park Service, #1 New York Times best-selling authors, former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna Bush Hager, have created an exuberant picture book tribute to our national parks and the importance and fun of connecting with nature.
OUR GREAT BIG BACKYARD follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country.
Somewhere between the Everglades and Big Bend National Park, things begin to change. Jane starts paying attention to the magnificent sights and spends less time looking at her screen.
The stunning views open up her imagination as she and her brother see everything that nature has to offer. And the more Jane discovers, the more she realizes how much there is to love about the outdoors--whether she's in a national park across the country or right in her own backyard.
Target age group 4-8 -
Rooftop Garden (Step Inside a Story)
A group of city friends work diligently together to grow herbs and vegetables in a rooftop garden. Set to a foot-tappin' original tune, this rhythmic, rhyming story will have kids singing enthusiastically about the six stages of plant growth. The story concludes with a summer harvest and feast that celebrates the gardeners' commitment.
Target age group 4-7
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Typhoon Holidays (Global Kids Storybooks)
TYPHOON HOLIDAYS is about the times school is out because of severe typhoons in Taiwan. Every summer there are four to five typhoons in the country.
Target age group 6-10 -
Mountains Monsoons and Mules (Adventure Chapter Books Level 4)
Twins, Anara and Samal, love to travel with their mom and little brother, Oliver. Having a mom that works for UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, means the family gets to travel to the coolest places. Sometimes their dad or their grandma from Finland, Vovo, are able to tag along and visit the most amazing places.
India is totally better than spending all summer at camp. Traveling through busy citifies and India's countryside, the Nylund's experience rickshaws, spicy foods, and, Ollie's favorite, history. Things get complicated when the kids encounter the many homeless children, mistreatment of Anara's beloved elephants, and 13 hour "surprise" trip. Can the Nylunds survive India's hot, humid weather? Will they make it through the mountains to the Valley of Flowers? Can they help all the homeless children wandering in India?
These adventure books are perfect for your fluent reader. They develop independent reading through longer, complex sentences, rich vocabulary, and minimal illustrations.
Addresses social issues such as friendships, family, and growing up
Explores cultures and countries around the world.
Target age group 8-11 -
Hot Day on Abbott Avenue
It's the hottest, stickiest day of the summer. A fat-sun-in-the-sky day. An eating-ice-pops-on-the-porch day. And for Kishi and Renée, it's a best-friends-breakup day. Each girl sits on her own front porch, waiting for the other to apologize, even though they know they'll never speak to each other again, no matter how bored they get. But then the sounds of feet slapping the pavement and voices chanting double-dutch rhymes drift up the avenue, and neither one can resist going out in the street to play.
This lyrical friendship story, the first collaboration of two outstanding artists, pairs a rhythmic text with distinctive collage illustrations. Its subtle message about sharing and forgiveness will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the ups and downs of being, and having, a best friend.
Target age group 4-7 -
Cactus Hotel (Big Book 18x18)
It is another hot day in the desert. Birds and other animals scurry about looking for food. When they get tired, they stop to rest at a giant cactus. It is their hotel in the desert!
This book describes the life cycle of the giant saguaro cactus, with an emphasis on its role as a home for other desert dwellers.
An NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
An NCTE Notable Trade Book in the Language Arts
Target age group 5-8 -
Bubble Trouble (Big Book 15x17)
Mabel blows a bubble that captures Baby and wafts him away, resulting in a wild chase that involves the whole neighborhood.
A hilarious rhyming romp from Margaret Mahy and Polly Dunbar. With a poetic text, a fun and funny story, and bright artwork, this Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winning picture book is now available as big book. A perfect read aloud for story time.
Target age group 4-7 -
Water Sings Blue: Ocean Poems
Come down to the shore with this rich and vivid celebration of the ocean!
With watercolors gorgeous enough to wade in by award-winning artist Meilo So and playful, moving poems by Kate Coombs, WATER SINGS BLUE evokes the beauty and power, the depth and mystery, and the endless resonance of the sea.
Target age group 5-8 -
Delfines al amanecer (Dolphins at Daybreak) (Magic Tree House Spanish #09)
Morgan le Fay will make Jack and Annie masters of the tree house if only they can solve four riddles. DOLPHINS AT DAYBREAK begins the third set of four books in the magical series, as Jack and Annie embark upon solving riddle number three in a whole new world under the ocean!
Morgan le Fay hará que Jack y Annie dueños de la casa en el árbol, si sólo ellos pueden resolver cuatro enigmas. DELFINES AL AMANECER comienza el tercer conjunto de cuatro libros de la serie mágica, como Jack y Annie se embarcan en la solución número acertijo tres en un nuevo mundo bajo el mar!
Spanish Language Edition
Translated by Marcela Brovelli
Target age group 6-9 -
Sun (Ready To Read Level 1)
There are no clouds in the sky. The sun is shining! How does the sun bring us such warm, bright days? Just open this book and read about the wonders of the sun.
Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer explains the wonders of nature in this delightful Ready-To-Read that combines inviting art with concise language.
Full color.
Target age group 4-6 -
In the Park / Vamos Al Parque (Board Book)
Children love nothing more than an afternoon in the park. And what better way to relive these experiences than by pointing out the roundabout and the sandpit to Mom and Dad in In the Park?
A los niños les encanta nada más que una tarde en el parque. ¿Y qué mejor manera de revivir estas experiencias que señalando la rotonda y el arenero a mamá y papá en In the Park?
Target age group 12-18 Months -
Hop Bunny: Explore the Forest (National Geographic Kids Readers Level Pre-Reader)
Hop Bunny! uses simple vocabulary and fun pictures to capture the interest and help develop the skills of beginning readers. The cuteness, humor, and fun information make this new reading experience a treat.
The National Geographic Readers series has expanded beyond elementary school levels to reach children at the very beginning of their lifelong relationship with reading. "Hop Bunny!" uses simple vocabulary and fun pictures to capture the interest and help develop the skills of beginning readers. The cuteness, humor, and fun information make this new reading experience a treat.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Target age group 2-5 -
Little Shopping (Cobble Street Cousins #02)
Lily has a wonderful idea -- to surprise Aunt Lucy with a dollhouse that looks just like her flower shop. But first the girls have to buy a few things at The Olde Craft Shoppe, and with the Cobble Street Cousins, even a little shopping trip can turn into an adventure!
Target age group 7-10 -
Curious George Plants A Seed / Jorge el Curioso Siembra una Semilla (Green Light Reader Bilingual Level 1)
Curious George watches Jumpy the squirrel bury an acorn in the yard. Upon learning that Jumpy is storing food for later, George decides to do the same.
The man with the yellow hat comes home to find the kitchen empty and it’s contents buried in the yard! It’s time to teach George about what things grow and what don’t. George finally gets it right when he grows a beautiful sunflower from a seed.
Jorge el curioso observa a la ardilla Saltarina enterrar una bellota en el jardin. Al enterarse de que Saltarina esta almacenando comida para mas tarde, Jorge decide hacer lo mismo.
Cuando el hombre del sombrero amarillo vuelve a casa, encuentra la cocina vacia... y toda la comida enterrada en el jardin! Es hora de ensenarle a Jorge que cosas crecen y cuales no. Finalmente, Jorge lo entiende cuando siembra una semilla y ve crecer un hermoso girasol.
Translated by Yanitzia Canetti
Target age group 4-7 -
Curious George Home Run / Jorge El Curioso El Jonron (Green Light Reader Bilingual Level 1)
George is excited to go to his first baseball game to watch his friend Marco play. While Marco focuses on hitting his first home run, George gets to play scorekeeper. But George doesn't know in which order to hang the numbers.
With help from Marco and the girl at the snack stand, George learns about number sequence and a handy trick for putting double digits in order. In the last inning, George agrees to be a pinch runner for an injured Marco. Will he be able to add another number to the scoreboard?
This edition features English and Spanish text set in different colors for ease of readability. Includes rules of the game and a crossword puzzle!
Jorge esta entusiasmado porque va a ir a un partido de beisbol por primera vez. Va a ir a ver jugar a Marco, su amigo. Mientras Marco se concentra en hacer su primer jonron, Jorge hace de tanteador. Pero Jorge no sabe en que orden tiene que poner los numeros.
Con la ayuda de Marco y de la chica del kiosco, Jorge aprende secuencias de numeros y un truco muy util para poner numeros de dos digitos en orden. En la ultima entrada, como Marco esta lastimado, Jorge decide correr por el. Podra agregar mas numeros en el tablero?
La presente edicion presenta el espanol y el ingles en colores diferentes para facilitar la lectura. Incluye las reglas del juego y un crucigrama!
Target age group 4-7 -
Green Green Garden (Little Critter) (I Can Read: My First Shared Reading)
Join Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter as he goes green in this My First I Can Read book!
Little Critter learns that planting his own garden is a lot of fun and a lot of work. But the result--a green, green garden--is something he can cherish and enjoy. Little Critter: A GREEN, GREEN GARDEN is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.
Full color
Target age group 4-8 -
Really and Truly
With tenderness, sensitivity, and humor, REALLY AND TRULY explores the effect that dementia has on a young boy named Charlie and his family.
Charlie is very close to his grandfather, who loves to tell fanciful stories about pirates, witches, and gnomes that amuse Charlie to no end. But lately, Charlie's grandpa doesn't have any new stories to tell -- in fact, some days grandpa doesn't even recognize Charlie. A disease has stolen grandpa's memories, his appetite, and even his smile. Charlie wants so much to make his grandpa smile again that he comes up with a plan to tell him stories -- the same ones that grandpa used to tell Charlie to make him laugh!
Without shying away from the inevitable heartache that comes from watching loved ones suffer, REALLY AND TRULY is a spirited book for young readers struggling to remain optimistic during troubling times.
Target age group 6-8 -
Maremoto En Hawai (High Tide in Hawaii) (Magic Tree House Spanish #28)
This time the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to a Hawaiian island. They learn how to surf and have a great time, until strange things start happening as a tidal wave is headed their way!
Translated by Marcela Brovelli
Target age group 6-9 -
Buzz on Bees: Why Are They Disappearing?
Bees are disappearing at an alarming rate. We use honeybees to pollinate nearly all of our domestic fruits, nuts, vegetables, cotton, and grains. The book looks at possible explanations for bees' disappearance, what scientists are doing to address the problem, and also what young readers can do.
Bibliography and fascinating bee facts included.
Target age group 9-12 -
Just Critters Who Care (Little Critter) (I Can Read: My First Shared Reading)
When Little Critter finds out that one of his neighbors is in need, he rallies his friends and family together to volunteer their help. Who knew community service could be so much fun?
Full color.
Target age group 4-8
