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In Small’s world, everything is small - her shoes, her bed, everything. But her dreams are big. And Small discovers that when you dream big, anything - and everything - can happen.

From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes the first book in a searing, breathtaking trilogy that tells the story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family. In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family...

Climbing trees isn't easy for everyone, but it is for tree climbing Chris. He has climbed every tree in the forest, except for one: A new tree. He walks up to the little tree to ask it if he can climb, wondering if it will let him.

There are millions of days in the world, but only one today. There are billions of people, but only one you. You Are One in a Million is a heartwarming poem that celebrates what makes each of us unique and encourages children to be proud of who they are.

Una historia irresistible y un mensaje al puro estilo de Roald Dahl: no crezcas nunca, aunque te hagas mayor.

Money Plan follows Mia and her mommy on their Saturday morning trip through the grocery store. When Mia spots her favorite treat, she gets a lesson on the value of saving and budgeting. Children will enjoy this rhyming introduction to the basics of money management.

Sixth grader Betsy is the one who informs her best friend, Lizard, that thousands of the world's languages are currently threatened by extinction; Betsy's mother is a linguistics professor working frantically to study dying languages before they are lost forever. But it is Lizard who, gripped by the magnitude of this loss, challenges Betsy, "What if, instead of writing about dying languages, like your mom, you and I saved one instead?"

This happy-go-lucky little Bear cub loves to explore! One day he follows a butterfly into the dark woods where he sees a curious sight and a shimmering light. A beautiful white horse needs help and this tiny young bear hurries to save him. What follows is a magically inspirational tale of what can happen if you follow your heart, have good in your soul, and do good deeds. Rhyming story, strong moral values, and scripture about unicorns. Once you receive the gold on your head, the magic will flourish, the magic will spread.

Five little pumpkins are sitting quietly on a gate until...night falls and they are joined by a cast of creepy characters - witches, spiders, bats, frogs and ghosts - all determined to cause plenty of Halloween mischief. What a terrific treat!

A powerful novel in verse from Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning author Margarita Engle about the friendship between a young girl and the poet Gabriela Mistral that leads to healing and hope for both of them. Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she...

On a surprisingly snowy day in Texas, a young student finds himself braving recess alone…that is, until he spots a new face sitting on the school's Buddy Bench. After a quick introduction, the two spend their recess discovering fun ways to enjoy the snow. By the end of recess, both kids leave the playground with a brand new friend. This sweet story of friendship brings the Buddy Bench's purpose to life.

This book includes three cute books that tell the story of two very unique animals, and how they learn to celebrate what makes them different. This book contains Sam the Speedy Sloth, The Adventures of Sam the Speedy Sloth: Playtime in the Rainforest, and Gia the Not Giant Giraffe.

Two couch potatoes stuck in their ways...A sudden urge to try new things...As Masha the Mash Potato and Frenchie the French Fry venture further from the security and comfort of their couch, what could possibly go wrong? Join them in their journey of discovery, as they move away from their comfort zone in the pursuit of new experiences.

Babies to age seven love this rhyming drawing book. A perfect gift! "I hug you when a baby with your cute cuddly self, so soft and sweet-smelling and cuter than an elf." Hugs grabs kids' attention, and they love hearing the poem that matches their age.

A Bear in There is the story many children live every night. It is about children's fear of the dark and the monsters they imagine come out of hiding as soon as the lights go out. A Bear in There is intended to show children that they have nothing to fear and that the toys they sometimes think become scary after dark, aren't really scary.

Light in the Enchanted Forest is an interactive poetic book about living love. The story begins as a community of bugs agree to upgrade their forest. They decide to live their love and equality. First, the bee, then the ant, and finally the spider have challenges that come up that they work through. This book gives the opportunity for dialogue between parents and children about how to take everyday challenges and turn them into something great.

The Rhyming Tales of Mimi the Moon Princess: The Making of a Princess captivates listeners with a tale of young Mimi, a 10-year-old girl, and her new friend, Chandra, a lonely little buck from the nearby woods. Although Mimi has never seen a deer and Chandra has never seen a girl, their purity and innocence draw them together in the joys of fun and frolic.

This audiobook is a compilation of humorous short story poems that will keep the entire family laughing with each delightful tale set in easy to follow rhyme and verse. The inventive and creative wordplay will leave both adults and youngins in anxious anticipation of what's in store as they listen for more. Although these poems will help early listeners, they have already been enjoyed by thousands of adults. From toddlers to grandparents, from the listener to the teller of these tales, you will want to visit these stories again and again.

On a hot and humid afternoon, there's laughter in the air. The swift wind licks the tallest trees and ruffles golden hair. The soft clouds float across the sky and slowly turn to grey. A roaring rumble can be hear from very far away. What is making that rumbling sound in the sky? And why have the clouds changed color? What amazing things will Oskar find out about the sun and the earth?

Out of the darkness, and etched into space, a star takes a breath and falls from its place, trailing a luminous light in its wake. Oskar sits up as the light disappears, behind the old gum trees, and the magic appears. Has it fallen near the dam for him to find? What treasures have fallen from the sky for Oskar to find when he wakes up? Follow Oskar on an adventure with Daddy to see if there really are some moon rocks hidden there!