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From the award winning author of Unsettled, comes her second magical middle grade novel in verse about seventh grader Aafiyah, a Pakistani American girl. This book is about her coming-of-age trials as her habit of “borrowing” glittery things overshadows otherwise good intentions, ultimately betraying her best friend and thwarting her plan to help her family in the process. This heartfelt, soul-searching story is perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish and Clean Getaway.Award-winning author Reem Faruqi delivers a powerful and relatable story that will leave readers with laughter, hope, and lessons learned. This middle grade novel in verse tackles difficult topics in a poignant way, and is infused with humor and family dynamics.Seventh grader Aafiyah Qamar loves playing tennis, reading weird-but-true facts, and hanging out with her best friend, Zaina. However, Aafiyah has a bad habit that troubles her―she’s drawn to pretty things and can’t help but occasionally “borrow” them.But wh

Rob Elliott's #1 bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series will have you laughing in no time with this hilarious collection of hundreds of never-before-collected knock-knock jokes! Knock. Knock.Who's there?Annie.Annie who?Annie friend of yours is a friend of mine!With The Big Book of Knock-Knock Jokes, you'll have the perfect jokes to keep the whole family in stitches, and be on the road to becoming everyone's favorite comedian.Rob Elliott's bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series has sold more than 5 million copies!

Based on the YouTube global phenomenon, this Level 1 I Can Read is perfect for sharing with the Love, Diana fan in your life!Meet your favorite characters from the world of Love, Diana! From Diana herself to her brother Roma, live action and animated friends come together to have a royally fun time!Love, Diana: Meet Diana is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Love, Diana is a live-action, animated series featuring Diana, the ultimate princess of play. Her YouTube channel, Kids Diana Show, is the third most viewed channel in the world. With a fanbase of over 135 million subscribers, Diana brings her message of empowerment and friendship through her series, toys, clothes, and more!

It only takes one night to fall in love... "The kind of book you can't put down, but also want to last forever"--EMILY HENRY"I fell head over heels in love"--BETH O'LEARY"The literary equivalent of opening a glass of wine with your best friend"--MHAIRI MCFARLANE____________________Within days of wishing she could change her life, Fran Cooper is acting assistant to a celebrity, on a yacht in the Mediterranean, and en route to a tiny Italian island and the glittering Crystal Ball, along with the world's rich and famous.When she - quite literally - bumps into a handsome American called Evan, a man able to keep his cool in the face of chaos, the magic really begins.Evan makes her a promise: no last names, no life stories, just one unforgettable night. Yet Evan belongs at the Crystal Ball and Fran is a gatecrasher. They may be soulmates, but their homes are an ocean apart, and their lives a world apart. They'll never meet again - unless, on a night like this, everything can change forever..

"In his masterly reworking of this powerful myth, Hillerman creates a kachina for contemporary times. . . . No wonder Hillerman's stories never grow old. Like myths, they keep evolving with the telling."-- New York Times Book ReviewFrom the enduring national and literary cultural sensation (Los Angeles Times) Tony Hillerman, a crackling tale of myth, mystery, and murder featuring the legendary Leaphorn and Chee.Though he may be retired, Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn hasn't lost his curiosity or his edge. He's eager to help Sergeant Jim Chee and his fianc嶪 Bernie Manuelito with their latest case--clearing an innocent kid accused of robbing a trading post. Billy Tuve claims he received the precious diamond from a strange old man in the canyon. Could it be one of the gems that went missing in an epic plane crash decades earlier? Now that it may have resurfaced, it's attracted dangerous strangers to the Navajo lands. Proving Billy's innocence won't be easy. Leaphorn, Chee, a

"With The Shape Shifter, Hillerman once again proves himself the master of Southwest mystery fiction, working in a Hemingway-esque tradition of pared-down writing to bring the rugged Southwest into focus."--Santa Fe New MexicanLegendary Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn is drawn back into the past to solve a cold case that has haunted him for nearly a decade in this atmospheric and twisting mystery infused with the Native American culture and lore of the desert Southwest.Though he's officially retired from the Navajo Tribal Police, Joe Leaphorn occasionally helps his former colleagues Jim Chee and Bernie Manuelito crack particularly puzzling crimes. But there is that rare unsolved investigation that haunts every lawman, including the legendary Leaphorn. Joe still hasn't let go of his "last case"--a mystery involving a priceless Navajo rug that was supposedly destroyed in a fire. Nine years later, what looks like the same one-of-a-kind rug turns up in a magazine spread, and the man who showed Joe

"Sarah DiGregorio delves deeply into the fraught world of premature birth. With bracing honesty, she recounts her own story and the stories of other women who draw on the power of love and meld it with cutting-edge science, as they struggle to save the lives of their newborns. This book opens our minds and hearts to a world that is rarely seen with such clarity."--Jerome Groopman, MD, Recanati Professor at Harvard Medical School and author of The Anatomy of HopeThe Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a place made of stories--where humanity, ethics, and science collide in dramatic and deeply personal ways, as parents, physicians, and nurses grapple with sometimes unanswerable questions raised by premature birth. When does life begin? When and how should life end? And what does it mean to be human? For the first time, journalist Sarah DiGregorio explores the fascinating evolution of neonatology and its significant breakthroughs--modern medicine can now save infants at five and a half

Alafair Burke's latest propulsive thrill-ride is a suspenseful, twisty mystery about memory, friendship and secrets. A page-turner of the highest order. -Laura Dave, author of The Last Thing He Told MeThe disappearance of a young woman leaves her best friend reeling and an NYPD homicide detective digging into her own past in this twisty mystery about the power of female friendships.From the New York Times bestselling author of The Better Sister and The Wife.Some pasts wont stay forgotten . . .She calls herself Hope Miller, but she has no idea who she actually is. Fifteen years ago, she was found in a small New Jersey town thrown from an overturned vehicle, with no clue to her identity. Doctors assumed her amnesia was a temporary side effect of her injuries, but she never regained her memory.Hope eventually started a new life with a new name in a new town that welcomed her, yet always wondered what she may have left behindor been running from. Now, shes leaving New Jersey to start over

The second title in this breakout new detective series. From the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series. Violet Veil is ready for her next big case and with trouble afoot at the Grecian Theatre, Violet and her dog Bones are hot on the trail.But just who is the mysterious fortune-teller, Lady Athena, whose predictions keep coming true? Is it all just a case of smoke and mirrors? Or is there something more sinister going on…?

Based on the all-new animated series, the My Little Pony friends go on a new adventure in their I Can Read Comic debut. Featuring a bold new comic style and easy-to-read text , this Level One I Can Read Comic is perfect for everypony!When Sunny feels sad, her best friend Izzy is there to cheer her up! In this all-new adventure, the two friends gallop around Maretime Bay to do all of Sunny's favorite things. That's what pony friends are for!My Little Pony: New Series ICR Comics #1 is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with young readers new to graphic novel storytelling.

The UK’s #1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams burst onto the US scene with the New York Times bestseller Demon Dentist. His newest adventure is a hilarious and heartwarming tale about a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth and features new cover art and a completely redesigned non-illustrated interior! Now in paperback. Read all about it! Read all about it!ICE MONSTER FOUND IN ARCTIC!When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster—a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole—she’s determined to discover more.…A chance encounter brings Elsie face-to-face with the creature and sparks the adventure of a lifetime—from London to the heart of the Arctic!Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes in David Walliams’s biggest and most epic adventure yet!

Rob Elliott brings his #1 bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series to a whole new age group with this lift-the-flap collection of Valentine’s Day–themed jokes, featuring hilarious, whimsical i

An ancient myth threatens a powerful new friendship in this debut middle grade fantasy packed with Hugo Cabret charm.The City is the only home that Ellie has ever known. She’s always been told that th

‘I really enjoyed it, such a brilliant first novel’ Christie Barlow, author of the Love Heart Lane series ‘Oh this book was just beautiful. A book filled with love, sparks and Christmas magic

Explore the lives of kangaroos with Ranger Rick in this Level One I Can Read with full-color photos!What if you wished you were a kangaroo and then you became one? Could you eat like a kangaroo? Jump like a kangaroo? Live in a kangaroo family? And would you want to? Find out!This Level One I Can Read answers questions for beginning readers about kangaroos. This format engages young readers by comparing and contrasting the life of the kangaroo to the life of the reader. In call-outs, Ranger Rick asks the reader things like: can you hop like a kangaroo?Did you know that some kangaroos are great swimmers? Did you know that kangaroos are really fast and can hop up to 40 miles per hour? From tree kangaroos to the rock wallaby to the more familiar red kangaroos, young Ranger Rick explorers will love this Level One I Can Read that helps beginning readers dig a little deeper into the amazing lives of kangaroos.Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was a Kangaroo is complete with fascinating facts, vivid photo

The #1 bestselling Warriors series continues with the thrilling conclusion to the epic Broken Code story arc. The hardcover edition includes a double-sided jacket with a bonus poster!When fear reigns supreme, only hope can save the Clans.The impostor's reign of terror has brought the Clans to the brink of destruction, and now, every warrior--living and dead--must unite to defeat him before he delivers his final blow. To ensure their future and protect their past, StarClan, the Dark Forest, and all five Clans must band together to turn back the tide of darkness--before the impostor's fury destroys them all.Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series unfolds after the events of A Vision of Shadows.

In this cherished picture book from bestselling Shel Silverstein, a rhinoceros makes the best kind of friend. With a newly refreshed cover, and Silverstein’s signature black and white artwork, this is

With rose gold accents a part of every illustration, celebrate the glory of the Lord with this spiritually uplifting and stress-relieving coloring book, pairing 30 inspiring line-drawings with express

An empowering, timely guide to raising anti-racist, compassionate, and socially conscious children, from a diversity and inclusion educator with more than thirty years of experience.As a global pandemic shuttered schools across the country in 2020, parents found themselves thrust into the role of teacherin more ways than one. Not only did they take on remote school supervision, but after the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing Black Lives Matter protests, many also grappled with the responsibility to teach their kids about social justicewith few resources to guide them.Now, in Social Justice Parenting, Dr. Traci Baxleya professor of education who has spent 30 years teaching diversity and inclusionwill offer the essential guidance and curriculum parents have been searching for.Dr. Baxley, a mother of five herself, suggests that parenting is a form of activism, and encourages parents to acknowledge their influence in developing compassionate, socially-conscious kids.Importantly, Dr. B

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this ninth book in the My Weirder-est School arc, A.J. and his friends learn some new, exciting facts abou

The New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, delivers a poignant picture book biography about the musician Yo-Yo Ma, immigration, and using music to build bridges.Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award Honor * Featured in Book Riot’s Must Read September 2021 List“By examining the life of Ma, whose story resonates with courage, persistence, and unity, Ho inspires readers to break barriers of their own.” —Horn Book (starred review)“Everyone can benefit from Ho’s message of music bringing calm and peace to the world.” —Booklist “Hopeful and lovely.” —Kirkus“An ambitious portrait of a storied humanitarian with a clear message of advocacy.” —Publishers WeeklyJoanna Ho's lyrical writing and Teresa Martinez's vibrant art weave together to tell an inspiring story of Yo-Yo Ma, who challenges conventions, expectations, and beliefs in order to build bridges to unite communities, people, and cultures. A beautiful picture book biography to enjoy and share in the h

Now with new text from McMaster addressing the January 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol and recommending how citizens across the free world can work together to restore confidence in democratic instit

Now a Netflix series Join imaginative ninjas Wes and Georgie as they chase down Wes's stolen lost tooth in this Level One I Can Read book with text by N. D. Wilson and charming art by Forrest Dickison

Now a Netflix Series Join imaginative ninjas Wes and Georgie as they take the stage in this Level One I Can Read book with text by N. D. Wilson and charming art by Forrest Dickison.Wes promised Georgi

After reading this charming, festive story, kids can join in a fun Christmas tradition and place their own wishes to Santa on a wishing tree using the punch-out cards in the back of this book.A powerful wish and a magical tree...Theo loves everything about Christmas--from the twinkling lights to the merry carolers . . . and don't forget about Santa But with days before before December 25th, there isn't even a single holly in sight.Determined to show his town what Christmas is all about, Theo finds ways to share his holiday cheer. And along the way, with a little help from the magical wishing tree, Theo discovers the true meaning of Christmas and a new holiday tradition.The Wishing Tree is a great choice for your family and sure to become a new Christmas classic. It features: 12 punch-out holiday cards where readers can write their own Christmas wishes, then hang them up on their trees immersive, stunning artwork--artist Xindi Yan has created a gorgeous backdrop for Meika Hashimoto's Ch

Join imaginative ninjas Wes and Georgie as they take the stage in this Level One I Can Read book with text by N. D. Wilson and charming art by Forrest Dickison.Wes promised Georgie he’d play the drums

Join imaginative ninjas Wes and Georgie as they chase down Wes’s stolen lost tooth in this Level One I Can Read book with text by N. D. Wilson and charming art by Forrest Dickison.Wes’s first tooth ju

ANXIOUS PEOPLE is an unreasonably riotous comedy about a failed robbery attempt that leads to a group of people being held captive during an open house.A failed bank robber locks themselves in with an

An exquisitely talented young Irish writer makes her literary debut with this powerful and haunting novel―a tale of love and family, depression and joy, and coming of age in the twenty-first century t

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson's hilarious series continues with Stick Dog and his pals after something even more exciting than food:

New York Times bestselling author and former Atlanta Falcon’s player Tim Green draws from his own experiences, both with the NFL and his ALS diagnosis, to tell a gripping football tale that will surel

A new holiday classic: Award-winning creator Benji Davies dazzles audiences with a gorgeous wintery tale about a young girl wishing for a perfect tree, and a young snowflake wishing for the perfect pl

Based on the hit animated series and bestselling Hasbro toy, this Level One I Can Read is perfect for sharing with the My Little Pony fan in your life!There are so many things to see and do in Ponyvil

Introducing I Can Read Comics, a brand-new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.From New York Ti

Introducing I Can Read Comics, a brand-new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.From New York Ti

"As compelling as a spy novel" (Booklist), the astonishing but true story of the extraordinary worldwide hunt for one of the cold war’s most notorious spy rings.“Excellent and riveting, with a cast of

Explore the lives of kangaroos with Ranger Rick in this Level One I Can Read with full-color photos!What if you wished you were a kangaroo and then you became one? Could you eat like a kangaroo? Jump

A forward-thinking manifesto from three Stanford professorsexperts who have worked at ground zero of the tech revolution for decadeswhich reveals how big techs obsession with optimization and efficien

New York Times bestselling creator Mary Engelbreit delivers a festive, giftable Thanksgiving-themed book filled with quotes about being thankful.No matter the season or the reason, a simple expression

Introducing I Can Read Comics, a brand-new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.Blink and Block