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In this Level Three I Can Read! best friends Iris and Walter go on a highly anticipated class trip to the aquarium.Everyone in Miss Cherry's class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can't wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and—best of all—penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for, until Walter gets lost! It's a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do!In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side.This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.

In this Level Three I Can Read, meet Iris—the new kid in town—and her soon-to-be best friend, Walter!After a move, Iris is sure that life in her new home will be just awful. There's nothing to do and no one to play with. Iris willneverbe happy here. Then Grandpa suggests a walk. Down the road and around the bend, they discover a huge green tree, a secret hideaway—and a boy named Walter. Maybe life far from the city won't be so lonely after all.In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side.This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.

From the New York Times bestselling World of Click by Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about besties Trent and Sawyer. When they accidentally start a classwide prank war, the boys need to get especially crafty if they're going to come out on top--with all of their friendships intact.Trent and Sawyer make their Besties series debut with a bang and a crash! These two friends never back down from a challenge, whether it presents itself at the skate park or in the school hallway, but will that determination get them in over their heads?Between helping with their friend Tyler's RPG campaign, catching streams of pro skateboarder Trixie Sampson's new video series, and--oh yeah--homework, Trent and Sawyer are more than a little busy...but when Trixie announces a competition that might result in the boys getting to meet her and her crew, how could they resist entering?!The duo become single-minded in their quest to be the lucky "Trixsters" to win the prize, but it's not easy pulling off the p

In this spellbinding, lavishly illustrated story that Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney calls "wildly imaginative and totally terrifying," two unlikely friends face down their worst fears in order to stop their small town--and themselves--from disappearing. Levi and Kat are about to discover a very dark side to their neighborhood. Nothing ever seems out of place in the safe, suburban town of Cowslip Grove. Lawns are neatly mowed, sidewalks are tidy, and the sounds of ice cream trucks fill the air. But now . . . kids have been going missing--except no one even realizes it, because no one remembers them. Not their friends. Not their teachers. Not even their families. But Levi and Kat do remember, and suddenly only they can see why everyone is in terrible danger when the night air rolls in. Now it is up to Levi and Kat to fight it and save the missing kids before it swallows the town whole.

From #1 New York Times bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 kids podcast Wow in the World, comes another page-turning book filled with 250 amazing facts, photos, and illustrations.What in the wow is a moonbow?Where in the wow was a cat named mayor?Why in the wow is bubblegum pink?And how in the wow does Uranus stink?From an island of pigs to astronauts who wear diapers, the world is full of bonkerballs stuff! Luckily, Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 children's podcast Wow in the World, are here with 250 more fantastic but true facts, covering topics such as roller coasters, mysteries, presidents, big mistakes, language, poop, and more!Filled with eye-popping photos and hilarious illustrations, this is a jaw-dropping survey of some of the most astounding, gross, and all-around-weird scientific facts that will totally wow your world!

十三歲的美因疫情封城孤身一人，卻用料理串起社區的人情與希望。這本感人小說重現武漢封城初期的真實與混亂，也描繪人與人之間的互助與堅韌。書末附上主角親自製作的食譜，讓讀者在閱讀之餘，也能重現家的味道。A New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA NCSS 2023 Notable Social Studies Trade BookWhat was the pandemic of the century like at the start? This swift, gripping novel captures not only the uncertainty and panic when COVID first emerged in Wuhan, but also how a community banded together. Weaving in the tastes and sounds of the historic city, Wuhan's comforting and distinctive cuisine comes to life as the reader follows 13-year-old Mei who, through her love for cooking, makes a difference in her community. Written by an award-winning author originally from Wuhan. Grieving the death of her mother and an outcast at school, thirteen-year-old Mei finds solace in cooking and computer games. When her friend's grandmother falls ill, Mei seeks out her father, a doctor, for help, and discovers the hospital is overcrowded. As the virus spreads, Mei finds herself alone in a locked-down city try

From #1 New York Times best-selling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 kids podcast Wow in the World, comes a book bursting with 250 awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping science facts, photos, and illustrations.What in the wow is a “grumble” of pugs?Where in the wow can you sleep in a potato?Why in the wow is there poop on the moon?And how in the wow is a banana a berry?!From butterflies that drink pee to a bridge made with eggs, the world is full of wowzerful stuff! Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 children's podcast Wow in the World, are here with 250 of the most bonkerballs facts on Earth, covering topics such as animals, architecture, inventions, food, space, dinosaurs, and more!Filled with eye-popping photos and hilarious illustrations, this is a page-turning, jaw-dropping survey of some of the most astounding, gross, and all around weird scientific facts that will totally wow your world!

泰勒決定挑戰成為「世界上第一隻會飛的刺蝟」，雖然西尼半信半疑，卻還是陪著好朋友一起嘗試。夢想聽起來不容易，過程也不總是順利，但兩個好朋友學會，無論結果如何，彼此的支持才是最重要的。In this laugh-out-loud early chapter book with charming full-color illustrations, best-selling author Jacqueline Davies continues the adventure of two best friends who chase their dreams, even through doubt and obstacles. Perfect for fans of the Mercy Watson and Owl Diaries series.When Taylor decides he wants to be the World’s First Flying Hedgehog, there is little Sydney can do to stop him. Will Taylor realize his dream? Will he forgive Sydney for not believing in him? And can Sydney keep his spiny friend in one piece? This hilarious story, illustrated with expressive full-color art, highlights the importance of friendship and the need to reach for the sky."Davies tells the tale with great humor in vivid, expressive syntax, working in a few animal facts along the way.... Friendship is enduring in this hilarious adventure just right for independent young readers."—Kirkus

New York Times best-seller Karina Yan Glaser brings everyone’s favorite Harlem family back in this poignant fourth novel in the “delightful and heartwarming” (New York Times Book Review) Vanderbeekers

A poor girl in medieval England gains a name, a purpose, and a future in this “delightful” and beloved Newbery Medal-winning book. Now with a new cover! (School Library Journal, starred review)* “A tr

本書是歷久彌新的聖誕經典，以紐約為舞台，描寫一位名叫 Kris Kringle 的白鬍子老人，在百貨公司擔任聖誕老人。他深信自己就是真正的 Santa Claus，也逐漸影響了城市裡的大人與孩子。當懷疑者試圖將他送上法庭，這場看似荒謬的審判，卻意外喚起人們對善意、信任與想像力的重新思考。Now available in a new paperback edition, Miracle on 34th Street is the enduring Christmas classic about a Kris Kringle working at Macy's—who might just be Santa Claus!This classic Christmas story follows white-bearded Kris Kringle as he's asked to fill in for Macy's resident Santa Claus. He—along with children from all over New York City—believes he is the real thing. As Kris begins to inspire a feeling of true Christmas generosity and joy throughout the city, among competing department stories, and one particularly special family—a few skeptics are angered and threaten to bring him to court. With the help of his new friends, the State of New York, and the official U.S. Postal Service, Kris proves that magic is all around us.Generations of believers in hope and goodwill have made Valentine Davies’s Miracle on 34th Street a treasured part of th

來自WEBTOON平台的《Hooky》系列，從線上連載轉為實體出版，是一部融合幽默、魔法與成長的圖像小說。雙胞胎主角Dani與Dorian錯過了通往魔法學校的校車，只好自己尋找學習之路，沒想到卻揭開命運的另一層面紗。Experience the epic New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Hooky, from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON, in this beautiful three-book box set!Two twins, one prophecy, and a whole lot of hijinks. From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes a fantastical story about twin siblings Dani and Dorian, who have missed the bus to magic school and scramble to find a mentor to teach them before their parents find out.Enter Dani and Dorian's magical world through all three of these paperback editions in a page-turning epic journey.Based on the beloved webcomic from WEBTOON, this beautiful box set is a great deal and the perfect gift for any fan's library!

In this Level Two I Can Read! Comic join Curious George and friends for a day of outdoor fun and field games!It's the perfect day for some outdoor fun, and Curious George has big plans! With the help of the man with the yellow hat, George hosts a series of field games for his friends.While everyone splits up into teams and keeps score, George learns that field day is about having fun—win or lose! When all the players have a good time, everyone wins.With a gentle SEL message and reminder about good sportsmanship, this latest adventure is perfect for beginning readers.Curious George: Field Dayis a Level Two I Can Read! Comic, geared for kids who are comfortable with comics and can read on their own but still need a little help.

Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Click graphic novel series and coauthor of the Besties series, returns with a new Olive story! Olive’s hopes for a relaxing two weeks at Camp Acorn Lake are challenged when two of her friends stop speaking to each other.A storm is brewing—in the skies and in Olive’s friend group. Olive is excited to reunite with Max and Bree at Camp Acorn Lake, but the buses have barely pulled away when her two closest camp friends start fighting…and it’s not just a little squabble. They refuse to speak to each other and, even worse, try to make Olive choose sides. Any attempt to smooth things over seems to aggravate them more, leaving Olive stuck in the middle. With Willow enjoying her busy activity and social schedule, Olive has no choice but to spend most of her time with unhappy first-time camper, Nat. It’s far from the fun-filled, sun-filled summer she had planned. Luckily, Olive is able to distract herself with a new challenge

兩屆 Newbery Medal 得主 Lois Lowry 在《The Two Sophies》中描繪了一段跨越年齡的真摯友誼。11 歲的 Sophie 與年長鄰居 Sophie 是最好的朋友，一起喝茶、分享觀點、互相陪伴。然而，年長的 Sophie 開始出現記憶衰退，甚至被家人考慮接走。小 Sophie 決心幫助她重拾回憶，並在朋友 Ralphie 和 Oliver 的協助下，踏上一段意想不到的心靈旅程。隨著回憶的展開，她聽到關於戰爭、飢餓與愛的故事。本書文字溫柔而深刻，探討記憶、關懷與世代間的連結，適合喜愛有溫度的成長小說的讀者。From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to—and pass on—what matters most.The latest compelling work from the master storytellerWhen precocious eleven-year-old Sophie sets out to save her elderly neighbor (who is also her dearest friend), her journey will take her through their familiar suburban landscape and then, steadily yet unexpectedly, deeper into a landscape of history and shared stories.Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well . . . in a little trouble of late. She’s elderly, sure, but she’s always been on her game, the best friend any girl stru

全彩圖像版！艾文擅長與人相處，潔西數學一把罩，卻不太懂人際關係。暑假最後五天，兄妹倆各自開起檸檬攤，展開一場誰賣得多、誰更厲害的比拚。這場「生意戰爭」，也悄悄改變了他們的關係。The first book in the beloved Lemonade War series—a clever blend of humor, math wizardry, and business know-how—has sold more than 1.5 million copies and is now available as a full-color graphic novel.Legions of kids have grown up reading the Lemonade War series. Now, for the first time, fans of all ages can experience the beloved story as never before, in a gorgeous, full-color graphic novel.Evan Treski is people smart. He’s good at talking to people, even grown-ups.His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math smart—but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject.With just five days left of summer vacation, Evan and Jessie launch an all-out war to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts. As the battleground heats up, there really is no telling who will win—and, even more important, if their fight will ever end.“A classic sib

本書改編自 Francisco Jiménez 廣受好評的回憶錄，以圖像形式重新呈現一個墨西哥移民家庭在加州農田間漂泊的歲月。故事由一名男孩的視角出發，描繪一家人為了生活而不斷遷移、在嚴苛的勞動環境中努力求生。他渴望穩定的家、持續的教育，並希望能真正擁有一個屬於自己的地方。插畫家 Celia Jacobs 以沉穩而富情感的筆觸，讓故事中的艱辛與希望並陳。本書既寫實又細膩，適合作為學校指定閱讀或社區共讀材料，呈現移民家庭面對不確定生活時的韌性與信念。Poignantly told from a young boy's perspective, the popular and award-winning memoir centered on a Mexican family working California's fields is now a powerful graphic novel that will appeal to readers of Illegal and They Called Us Enemy. An honest and evocative account of a family's journey from Mexico to the fields of California--and to a life of backbreaking work and constant household moves--as seen through the eyes of a boy who longs for education and the right to call one place home. A popular choice for community reads, as well as school curricula and curriculum adoptions, Francisco Jim幯ez's award-winning memoir, now brought to life in Celia Jacob's beautiful and resonant artwork, is a powerful story of survival, faith, and hope.

Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Click, Camp, Act, Clash, and Crunch and coauthor of the Besties series returns with a new Olive story! Olive is less than excited to be spending spring break stuck with her dad.... Will she be able to make the most of her trip, or will everything break apart?Spring break is full of possibilities…but not for Olive. This year, Olive is leaving her friends and all their exciting vacation plans behind to visit her dad at his new apartment in the city.Goober is thrilled to spend a whole week with their father and has a long list of activities for their time together. Olive, on the other hand, still remembers the hurt of their dad moving halfway across the world. She would rather spend time with her friend Bree or scrolling through her new phone to keep up with everything she’s missing back home, than catch up with him.As the week winds on, the normally easygoing Olive finds feelings of loneliness and resentment throwing her

The New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller returns with another vibrant and emotional story about the power of second chances and how the fear of missing out can lead to overlooking what’s right in front of you.Click (A Click Graphic Novel 1)Camp (A Click Graphic Novel 2)Act (A Click Graphic Novel 3)Clash (A Click Graphic Novel 4)Crunch (A Click Graphic Novel 5)Break (A Click Graphic Novel #6)

《Heartbreak Boys》是一部輕鬆幽默的青春愛情小說，講述兩位男孩在失戀後展開一場假裝快樂的夏日公路之旅。傑克和奈特的前男友成了情侶，還在社群媒體上曬幸福，讓他們決定也一起打造一個看似精彩的假冒冒險旅程，證明自己沒事。但當他們與奈特的父母和妹妹擠在一台車上時，一切遠比想像中混亂。一路上，他們經歷許多笑料百出的事件，也慢慢重新認識彼此。本書探索自我接納、友情與重新愛上的可能，適合喜歡《Heartstopper》與青春喜劇的讀者。"One of the most hilarious, heart-flippingly romantic, charmingly observant writers in the game right now." --Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens AgendaA road trip rom-com about heartbreak, social media hijinks, and learning to be happy with who you are, perfect for fans of Heartstopper, Becky Albertalli and Phil Stamper.When their ex-boyfriends get together and start Instagramming a disgustingly perfect summer of love, Jack and Nate decide to concoct a mutual Insta-worthy summer adventure of their own to prove they're just fine and everything's great.Of course, it's hard to have an epic summer road trip when they're stuck in a van with Nate's mid-life crisis-bound parents and his annoying younger sister. And it's been years since Jack and Nate have s

這個夏天，艾文和潔西各自面臨新的難題。平時善於交朋友的艾文，卻在暑假班遇上霸凌；愛好科學的潔西，只想參加橋樑比賽，卻被安排到一個與自己格格不入的夏令營。當他們逐漸迷失自己，也學習用勇氣和善意，找回真正的自己。In this gripping, funny addition to the best-selling Lemonade War series, both Jessie and her brother Evan find themselves unexpectedly cast as outsiders. How they find their way forward makes for a timeless story about the power of courage and kindness.Evan and Jessie Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, unmasked a bell thief, and created a professional magic show. Yet for all their skills and talents, both find them themselves being singled out this summer for reasons beyond their control.Natural-born leader Evan, who is always good at making new friends, discovers he is at the mercy of a bully on the summer school playground, and is pressured to act in a way he never has before.Science-loving Jessie just wants to construct the best bridge she can for the competition next month, yet she is stuck in the wrong summer camp, surrounded by kids who believe

A group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselves—when they work together to thwart a villain’s attempt to steal their magic.Holly, a grey squirrel, and her animal friends have accepted that they will never be wizards’ familiars. Though they are each magical, their powers are so offbeat—Holly herself can conjure pastries (and only pastries)—that no professional magic-worker would choose any of them as a companion for noble quests. So instead of going on adventures, they languish at the Shelter for Rejected Familiars, where they are known as “shelterlings.”When an old friend appears with a plan for curing the shelterlings’ defective magic, everyone is on board to help him locate and retrieve the ingredients for a powerful spell. But when they learn that his offer is not what it seems, Holly and the shelterlings must fight to defend their magic, discovering in the process that their unorthodox skills may just be what is needed to save th

From theNew York Timesbest-selling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves, told from the perspectives of two biracial sixth graders living in a homeless shelter.At first, June can’t believe it: their new home is ahomeless shelter?When she’s told she can’t bring her cherished viola inside, she’s convinced the worst luck in the world landed her at Huey House.But Tyrell has lived at Huey House for three years, and he knows all the good things about it: friendship, hot meals, and the music from next door drifting through the windows. With his help, June begins to see things differently. Just as she’s starting to understand how Huey House can be a home, a new government policy threatens all the residents. Can June and Tyrell work together to find a way to save Huey House as they know it?

Kayla Miller帶來暢銷圖像小說《Click》系列的全新故事！學吉他、加入童軍、參與服儀規定改革，Olive想做的事太多了！但她本就喜歡忙碌，所以沒問題的…吧？隨著生活的天秤逐漸傾斜，喘不過氣的Olive能找到平衡，及學會適時求援嗎？Kayla Miller, the New York Times best-selling author-illustrator of Click, Camp, Act, and Clash, returns with a new Olive story! Olive is balancing the too-many things she wants to do with the too-few hours in the day to do them… when everything adds up, suddenly it’s crunch time!It’s no secret that Olive loves trying new things. Between taking guitar lessons, making a short film, joining Berry Scouts, and leading the charge on her school’s dress code reform, Olive has her hands full! But she enjoys being busy, so staying on track with her jam-packed schedule should be no problem… right?As weeks fly by, it gets harder and harder for Olive to find time for her activities, never mind time for herself. Will she be able to accomplish her goals, or will all her sizzle turn to fizzle?The New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Kayla Miller delivers a vibrant and tim

This sequel to A Pinch of Magic is another spellbinding sisterly adventure, this time with a haunted shipwreck, a fierce pirate, and, of course, a little magic! The family curse has been lifted, and the Widdershins sisters--Betty, Fliss, and Charlie--are free to leave the misty prison isle of Crowstone. But when a mysterious girl arrives at their inn accompanied by a will-o'-the-wisp, or ghost, it seems another adventure has landed on their doorstep. The stranger, named Willow, is an escaped prisoner from nearby Lament, desperate to clear her father's name before he's executed for a crime he didn't commit. Then Charlie is kidnapped by poachers, swept away on a dangerous mission in search of pirate treasure that's protected by a vengeful ghost. Betty, Fliss, and Willow pile into their trusty boat and embark on another incredible adventure, one that involves ghosts, fierce pirates, and a journey to a mythic island that exists only in legends. Can they save their sister--and themselves--o

Praised by R.J. Palacio as "wondrous"--this moving memoir follows a teenage boy with TC syndrome and his exceptional family from diagnosis at birth to now. "This touching memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about the real-world experiences of a child with craniofacial differences and his extraordinary family. It's also more than that. It's a story about the love between a mother and a son, a child and his family, and the breadth of friends, helpers, and doctors that step in when the unexpected happens. It's a story that will make young readers reevaluate the word 'normal'--not only as it applies to others, but to themselves. Any book that can do that is pretty wondrous, as far as I'm concerned." --R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder In this uplifting and humorous memoir brimming with black-and-white comic illustrations, Nathaniel and his mother, Magda, tell the story of his growing up with the same craniofacial syndrome as the boy from Wonder--from facing sixty-seven sur

★ 害羞女孩×雷電靈獸，翻轉「英雄定義」的熱血奇幻冒險★ 完美天氣背後的黑暗祕密，一場關於勇氣與真相的覺醒之旅當世界的完美只是謊言，你是否敢說出真相？害羞的Mina與她的雷電靈獸，從微小的勇氣出發，挑戰權威、守護世界。本書以溫柔而堅定的筆觸，寫出「安靜的力量」——即使不耀眼，也能成為改變世界的那一道光。When a shy girl and her dragon-like companion discover their country’s idyllic weather comes at a steep―and secret―cost, they recruit fellow students to defy authority and attempt to spread the truth.Storm beasts and their guardians create perfect weather every day, and Mina longs for a storm beast of her own. But when the gentle girl bonds with a lightning beast―a creature of fire and chaos―everyone’s certain it’s a mistake. Everyone but Mina and the beast himself, Pixit. Quickly enrolled in lightning school, Mina struggles to master a guardian’s skills, and she discovers that her country's weather comes at a devastating cost―a cost powerful people wish to hide. Mina’s never been the type to speak out, but someone has to tell the truth, and, with Pixit’s help, she resolves to find a way to be heard.

Set in 1912 and centered on a historical event, the moving and compelling coming-of-age story of Turner, a white minister’s son who discovers joy through his friendship with a black girl, Lizzie, and

In these hilarious stories by some of the top authors of middle grade fiction today, each young character is coping with a minor superpower—while also discovering their power to change themselves and their community, find their voice, and celebrate what makes them unique.Everyone knows that superheroes are supposed to have awesome powers like strength or invisibility or flight. But what happens when you’re a mostly regular kid . . . who’s just a little bit super?In these hilarious and thought-provoking stories from today’s top middle grade authors, a group of kids are each coping with a recently discovered minor superpower. One can shape-shift—but only part of her body, and only on Mondays. Another can always tell when an avocado is perfectly ripe. One can even hear the thoughts of animals in the pet store—which can be about as heart-tugging as you might imagine. It’s hard enough to be in middle school even without some weird ability, but these kids not only find their way to owning th

An Advent Novel: Count down to Christmas in twenty-four sealed chapters!They may live in Poinsettia, "the Most Christmassy Town in the U.S. of A.," but the Kerstman kids have never had a Christmas like this!When Chris discovers a puppy wedged in his family's chimney on Christmas morning, he knows exactly how it got there because the dog tells him. Jingle stowed away in Santa's sleigh, got left behind accidentally, and he can talk! Can Chris, his big sister, Holly, and her best friend, Ivy, find a way to help Jingle return to the North Pole?With full-color artwork and one sealed chapter to open each day, Jingle, All the Way Home is the perfect gift to bring festive cheer to your Christmas countdown!

In this My First I Can Read!, Big Dog and Little Dog mistake a certain black-and-white critter for a kitty and end up in a stinky mess. Created by Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man and The Adventures of Captain Underpants.Big Dog and Little Dog love chasing kitties, like the black-and-white one in this story. At least they thought it was a kitty! Big Dog and Little Dog are in for a smelly surprise! With simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Dav Pilkey taps into the joys of friendship through his tales of two lovable dog pals. Includes activities.Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake is a My First I Can Read book with basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The first step to helping children become great readers is reading aloud to them. Books at this level have short, compelling stories and are written with simple vocabulary. Repeated phrases allow young readers to read some words along with their

From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday Wars, in which a seventh-grader has to figure out how to fulfill a seemingly impossible school assignment—and learns about friendship, community, and himself along the way.Herc Beal knows who he's named after—a mythical hero—but he's no superhero. He's the smallest kid in his class. So when his homeroom teacher at his new middle school gives him the assignment of duplicating the mythical Hercules's amazing feats in real life, he's skeptical. After all, there are no Nemean Lions on Cape Cod—and not a single Hydra in sight.Missing his parents terribly and wishing his older brother wasn't working all the time, Herc figures out how to take his first steps along the road that the great Hercules himself once walked. Soon, new friends, human and animal, are helping him. And though his mythical role model performed his twelve labors by himself, Herc begins to see that he may not have to go it al

Join Curious George on this especially sweet I Can Read! Comic adventure as he gets up to monkey mischief in the kitchen while baking a special treat for his best friend!Curious George has a great idea of how to celebrate the man in the yellow hat's big achievement! Baking the perfect cake, however, doesn't prove to be simple.George discovers the importance of having a growth mindset as he experiments with ingredients, sprinkles, and toppings to varying success. When he remembers to slow down and assess the sweet and sticky situations he finds himself in, past words of encouragement and advice from the man in the yellow hat come to mind.With a gentle SEL message and a sweet surprise waiting for George at the end, this latest adventure is perfect for beginning readers. Curious George: Sweet Surprise is a Level Two I Can Read! Comic, geared for kids who are comfortable with comics and can read on their own but still need a little help.

Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron Age world through the suspenseful dual narrative of a boy and girl both battling to survive. In an utterly one-of-a-kind blend of fiction and history, a master storyteller explores the mystery and life of the 2,000-year-old Windeby bog body.Estrild is not like the other girls in her village; she wants to be a warrior. Varick, the orphan boy who helps her train in spite of his twisted back, also stands apart. In a world where differences are poorly tolerated, just how much danger are they in?Inspired by the true discovery of the 2,000-year-old Windeby bog body in Northern Germany, Newbery Medalist and master storyteller Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron age world as she breathes life back into the Windeby child, left in the bog to drown with a woolen blindfold over its eyes.This suspenseful exploration of lives that might have been by a gifted, intellectually curious author is utterly

Iconic best hippo friends George and Martha discover that, among other things, pouring split pea soup into your loafers to spare the chef's feelings is not the best-laid plan in this Level Two I Can Read.With original art and text from Marshall's classic storybooks and themes that will resonate with beginning readers, these deeply humorous, deeply honest stories are sure to inspire a love of books and reading. In each of the short stories in this book, George and Martha model healthy ways to navigate the sometimes complicated waters of friendship. Includes "Spilt Pea Soup" and "The Flying Machine," plus games and activities to strengthen reading skills and comprehension.George and Martha is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Iconic best hippo friends George and Martha find that scary movies and jealousy are easier to deal with when you have a good friend by your side in the Level Two I Can Read.With original art and text from Marshall's storybooks and themes that will resonate with beginning readers, these deeply humorous, deeply honest stories are sure to inspire a love of books and reading. In each of the two short stories in this book George and Martha model healthy ways to navigate the sometimes complicated waters of friendship. Includes "The Scary Move" and "The Secret Club," plus games and activities to strengthen reading skills and comprehension.George and Martha One More Time is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Nothing is what it seems and there's always more than one side to the story as a group of strangers trapped in an inn slowly reveal their secrets in this new standalone mystery set in the world of the bestselling Greenglass House, from a National Book Award nominee and Edgar Award–winning author.The rain hasn't stopped for a week, and the twelve guests of the Blue Vein Tavern are trapped by flooded roads and the rising Skidwrack River. Among them are a ship’s captain, tattooed twins, a musician, and a young girl traveling on her own. To pass the time, they begin to tell stories—each a different type of folklore—that eventually reveal more about their own secrets than they intended.As the rain continues to pour down—an uncanny, unnatural amount of rain—the guests begin to realize that the entire city is in danger, and not just from the flood. But they have only their stories, and one another, to save them. Will it be enough?

This vibrantly illustrated work of nonfiction by Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert introduces young readers to the life cycle of a tree. Now available in paperback.Ehlert blends bold graphics, vibrant colors, and precise details in her watercolor collages alongside found objects like seeds, fabric, wire, and roots in this innovative work of early nonfiction. A special glossary explains how roots absorb nutrients, what photosynthesis is, how sap circulates, how to make a bird treat, and other facts about trees. Children and adults will feel inspired to take a closer look at the nature in their own backyards.

In this unforgettable, gently humorous novel, New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt tells two poignant, linked stories: that of a grieving girl and a boy trying to escape his violent past.Meryl Lee Kowalski is sent to a girls' boarding school in fall 1968 to move on from her grief over a close friend's death. Matt Coffin is on the run from a criminal gang, afraid that anyone he cares about is at risk. When their paths cross, the pair’s connection begins to shape each of their lives. As their loneliness is gradually replaced by friendship, Meryl Lee finds unexpected allies and a sense of purpose, while Matt finds a new family and hope for the future.This riveting novel is Wednesday Wars author Gary D. Schmidt at his best, weaving in powerful themes and raising tears and laughter in equal measure."Set in 1968, Just Like That is part of an outstanding series that began with Newbery Honor recipient The Wednesday Wars and continued in Okay for Now, a finalist for

The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning middle grade bestseller! Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk novel in verse."With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering," announces dreadlocked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court.But Josh has more than basketball in his blood. He's got mad beats, too, that tell his family's story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood from Kwame Alexander. Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price, as their story's heart-stopping climax proves a game-changer for the entire family.Streaming series coming soon on Disney+, with executive producers including NBA great LeBron James!