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Wallace the whale loves to sing! But with his asthma, will he be able to fulfil his dreams of winning the Meadowtown singing competition? Come join Wallace in his journey as he learns how to cope with his asthmaThe Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series features stories of compassion, focusing on pressing conditions and illnesses facing children in today's world. Throughengaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children, parents and educators will learn about various childhood conditions, and how they are addressed by doctors and hospitals. The series aims to spark discussion, and to build awareness and hope in children and adults.ABOUT THE AUTHORSDr Leon Tan Yuan Rul is a paediatric resident based in KK Women's and Children's Hospital. Passionate in helping his young patients, he hopes to be able to play a part in motivating children in their asthma journeys.Dr Ting Chun Yi is an Associate Consultant with the Respiratory Medicine Service at KK Women's and Children's Hospital. She i

Maxine the meerkat loves to play with her friends, but one day, the doctor calls her into his office for being overweight. Is she in trouble? Join Maxine on her journey to understand healthy habits!The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series features stories of compassion, focusing on pressing conditions and illnesses facing children in today's world. Through engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children, parents and educators will learn about various childhood conditions, and how they are addressed by doctors and hospitals. The series aims to spark discussion, and to build awareness and hope in children and adults.ABOUT THE AUTHORDr Nishanti Wijedasa Han Ying is a paediatric doctor at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore. She has a special interest in sport and active living, and strives to encourage children to find joy in sports. As a paediatrician, she is always learning from her patients and hopes this series allows her to give back to them.

"A well-paced, exciting story in which stalwart heroes attempt to outwit inscrutable villains...Readers who love mysteries and adventure stories are sure to enjoy the experience." --ALA Booklist (starred review)"A tantalizing playground for inquisitive minds." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A bold and thrilling reimagining of Arthur Conan Doyle's early life, filled with students and teachers who the world would later come to know so well, including Dr. Watson, James Moriarty, and, of course, Sherlock Holmes." --The Conan Doyle EstateFrom the acclaimed author Ali Standish of The Ethan I Was Before comes a thrilling middle grade tale with hair-raising adventures, new friendships, secret societies, and the mind behind one of the greatest detectives of all time: Sherlock Holmes. Now in paperback!When young Arthur Conan Doyle is o-ffered a spot at Baskerville Hall, a secret school for extraordinarily gifted children, he is elated at being chosen--and being given a chance to turn his f

The Inside Scouts help a cheetah with a hurt leg feel better in this full-color early reader series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Viv and Sanjay are the Inside Scouts! Together, they help animals. They have a cool superpower -- they can shrink super small. A cheetah got a cramp in her leg while she was running. Now she can't move her leg. The Inside Scouts put on their super-suits, grab their tools, and get really small! They go inside the cheetah's leg to stop the cramp. And they work together to help her muscle relax!This series introduces beginning readers to the human body through mammals with similar anatomy -- and it does so in really fun ways! In this book, readers le

This fan-favorite Gingerbread Man is loose in graphic novels for the earliest readers!When the Gingerbread Man’s class mixes science and math to make paper airplanes, they get to launch them outside—what fun! But—uh-oh!—his friend Maya’s plane gets stuck high in a tree. How can they possibly get it down?Luckily, this smart cookie is also brave and has an adventurous plan to rescue the plane!This Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels is for the youngest readers, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.

The perfect Pip and Posy picture book for sharing with this festive season!Pip and Posy are so excited to build a snowman in the garden. They call her Snowy Joey but when the rain and sun melts their creation, Pip is very upset. Luckily, Posy has an idea to make sure Snowy Joey is never forgotten!Pip and Posy’s world is all about friendship and play, and this enchanting book is all about snowy fun and play.Listen to the free Stories Aloud audiobook read by Stephen Mangan and a full cast – just scan the QR code inside the front cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the series to collect: The Bug Hotel, Snow Coaches, Summer Games and Frankie’s Fine Monster.

An updated edition of a much-loved That's not my... classic.A furry body, a hairy tail and a shiny nose are some of the tactile patches on the reindeer that plod through the snowy scenes in this sturdy board book. There's lots to share and talk about, as well as the familiar little white mouse to spot on every page.With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books.That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development.DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 75 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

形影不離的大白鵝與小女孩，演繹朋友間最窩心的陪伴！小朋友，第一天上學的情況，你還記得嗎？你會緊張嗎？如果白鵝小菇陪你上學，你猜會發生什麽事？本系列共6冊，講述小女孩蘇菲與小菇的相遇和生活點滴。故事情節富有幽默感，當中小女孩與小菇展現出朋友間的陪伴、分享和鼓勵，這段刻骨銘心的友誼定能感動小讀者的内心世界。When Sophie meets Goose on a trip to the park, they soon become inseparable!Goose is a series of 6 enchanting story books about an unusual and heart-warming friendship. With concise text and colourful illustrations,this series is stimulating for babies,engaging for toddlers and a great read along book for up to six years.Read with Sophie and Goose to:*build language skills*spark a love of reading*boost social-emotional learning本系列屬「新雅點讀樂園」產品之一，若配備新雅點讀筆，爸媽和孩子可以使用全書的點讀和錄音功能，聆聽粵語朗讀故事、粵語講故事、普通話朗讀故事和英語朗讀故事，並可錄下爸媽和孩子的聲音來說故事，增添親子閱讀的趣味！想了解更多新雅的點讀產品，請瀏覽新雅網頁(www.sunya.com.hk)

Bird feels a flutter of jealousy when Bear is unduly entertained by the jocular Mole in Jarvis’s third set of stories about the endearing pair.Usually, a new wonky stick for Bird’s collection would be exciting, but . . . not today. “Hmm,” said Bear. “Well, in that case, I think it’s time for . . .The Dance.”Bear and Bird are the best of friends. They don’t always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is to make the other happy. So when Bird is under the weather, Bear arrives with a backpack of goodies and his best rendition ofThe Danceto try to make her feel better. And when Bear and Bird hang out with Mole—who tells hilarious jokes!—Birdeventuallyrealizes that she doesn’t need to compete for Bear’s attention, since there’s plenty of laughter to go around. Whether it’s a comedy of errors around a Do Not Go in the Hole sign or the discovery that doing nothing together is the true badge of friendship, Jarvis tempers the mix-ups and misunderstandings with a genuine warm

最壞的大白鵝失眠啦！是誰整晚吹口哨？Gordon氣呼呼地踏上追查之路，卻一頭栽進了一場動物樂團大亂鬥！搖滾麋鹿、歌唱鱷魚、敲擊鯊魚輪番登場，他會忍得住不耍壞嗎？The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . .. he used to be, but now, he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean.In Gordon Starts a Band, Gordon is in a very bad mood. An annoying whistling noise has kept him awake ALL NIGHT and he's determined to find out what's causing it. His journey will lead him on a mission to try and help a rock 'n' roll moose, a singing crocodile, and a handy hammerhead shark .. . but can he help them without falling back into his mean ways?For more mean goose antics with Gordon, read The Meanest Goose on Earth.

"An appealing retelling of a notable folktale." -- Kirkus Reviews"The guards will be suspicious of adults. Su-Ling, you are our only chance. I have full confidence in you.""I can do it!""My brave little Tiger!"Set 800 years ago in the Yuan dynasty, Su-Ling and her family live in a village where the Mongols have invaded and made life very difficult for them. But the villagers are smart, and a plan to revolt against the Mongols begins to form with a message tucked into the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes: "On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, on the day of the full moon, commence attack at midnight." It's up to brave Su-Ling to deliver the message to her uncle without getting caught by the Mongol guards.This thrilling tale based on an ancient Chinese legend keeps kids on the edges of their seats as they cheer on Su-Ling to complete her mission to deliver the message in the mooncake.Unique, graphic novel-like illustrationsEndnotes inlcude information about mooncakes, the history of the M

Stinky 是隻毛茸茸的玩具臭鼬，擔任學校說書時間的主角。他第一個講的故事，是關於那位經典寓言中「愛喊狼來了」的小男孩——但這次故事走向大不同！男孩搬到大城市後找到新工作，不過沒多久，他開始改喊「內褲」取樂，結果鬧得全城大亂！本書是 Grabenstein 父子聯手創作的第一本橋樑書系列，搭配 Alex Patrick 風格誇張的插圖，整體節奏明快、笑料不斷。Underwear has never been so much fun to wear!It's story time at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk! You've probably heard of the boy who cried wolf, but do you know what happened after no one believed him? Well, according to Stinky, the boy moves away to the Big City, where he gets a job crying wolf for The William D. Wolfe Company, Makers Of All Sorts Of Fine And Fancy Stuff.But when the boy gets bored again, he decides to use his talents to cry UNDERPANTS instead. When the queen hears his cries, she takes great offense--how dare he --and suddenly, the Big City is sent into total chaos! Will the boy be able to save the day before it all gets too smelly?This first stinky story is the first-ever chapter book series from beloved New York Times bestselling authors Chris and J. J. Grabenstein.

This book brings together the stories of 12 extraordinary people that have one thing in common-they took the same route to success: the hard way. Who kept studying while fighting cancer? How did a deaf doctor continue to save the lives of babies? Appreciate the cosmos with Stephen Hawking. Look at things from Temple Grandin's perspective. Be encouraged by Joshua Miele's positive attitude and enthusiasm to help others. Let Our Overcomers inspire you to tackle obstacles with perseverance!This book features:• Farida Bedwei‧Ogino Ginko‧Temple Grandin• Stephen Hawking‧Joshua Miele‧Alfred Nobel• Tsuneko Okazaki‧Srinivasa Ramanujan‧Gitanjali Rao• Kamala Sohonie‧Helen Taussig‧B. VijayalakshmiCome explore the World of Science Heroes, featuring heroes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These inspiring figures from all over the globe used their skill or intellect to solve problems, rising above adverse circumstances to leave a lasting impact through their ground-br

Join Simon and Chester in their fifth and most daring adventure yet! A hilarious early graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.The worst has happened: Chester has been sucked up by a ghost trap in an attempt to save his best friend Simon, who is a ghost.Chester's school friend, Amie, blames Simon — after all, if Chester wasn't trying to save him, he wouldn't have been sucked up. And Simon blames Amie — after all, if Amie's dad wasn't a ghost hunter, there wouldn't be a trap there in the first place.But these two sworn enemies are going to have to work together to save Chester before the containment unit is emptied . . . into the void! Will they save him in time? Will they change their minds about each other? Will Chester make some new ghoul friends while he's trapped? Read on to find out . . .

The bestselling Vanderbeeker family finds love and hope in hard times as they face the challenge of a serious illness with the support of their Harlem community. The Vanderbeekers are looking forward to the wedding of two of their favorite people! But when one of the siblings receives a dire diagnosis, instead of preparing for a celebration, the family is suddenly spending their time at the hospital. And soon they are helping a newly-made and critically ill friend, even as they struggle with how their own lives have turned upside down.In the poignant conclusion to the bestselling Vanderbeekers series, the beloved family faces their biggest challenge yet, rising to meet it with the characteristic love, warmth, and hope that has won them a lasting home in the hearts of readers everywhere.The series includes: The Vanderbeekers of 141st StreetThe Vanderbeekers and the Hidden GardenThe Vanderbeekers to the RescueThe Vanderbeekers Lost and FoundThe Vanderbeekers Make a WishThe Vanderbeekers

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the fourth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Now in paperback!Following an explosive showdown with President Fuerte and his supernatural henchmen, the forgotten five and their allies are feeling lost. Their trusted friend and mentor The Librarian has left the group and declared her loyalty to the corrupt president. Has the Librarian really abandoned them in their quest to take down Fuerte’s regime, or has she been kidnapped?Then, without warning, Troy Cordoba—Tenner’s dad, who has been working for Fuerte for years—shows up at the five’s safe house wanting to join their cause but accidentally leading the presidential guards right to their doorstep. Troy insists that he has changed for the better, but Tenner isn’t sure he can be trusted. Meanwhile, Magdalia Palacio’s election campaign is gaining steam. If she’s against the president, does that make her the five’s ally?

Too Bright to See meets Doll Bones in a spooky, atmospheric adventure about a reluctant hero’s journey into a terrifying other world.Some would call River Rydell a ‘chosen one’: born with the ability to see monsters and travel to a terrifying world called The Otherwoods, they have all the makings of a hero. But River just calls themself unlucky. It’s not like anyone actually believes River can do these things, so the way River sees it, it’s best to just ignore anything Otherwoods related.But The Otherwoods won’t be ignored any longer.When River’s only friend (and crush) Avery is dragged into The Otherwoods, River has no choice but to confront the world they’ve seen only in their nightmares—but reality is more horrifying than they could have ever imagined. With only their cat for protection and a teen spirit as their guide, River must face The Otherwoods and their own fears to become the hero they were (unfortunately) destined to be.

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva competes in the Owlympic Games!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!The Owlympic Games are about to begin at Treetop Elementary School! It's going to be a flaptastic week full of games, races, and owlmazing obstacle courses. Eva wants to be excited like all her other classmates--who wouldn't want to compete for a gold medal, after all? But as the Games begin, and the pressure to win starts to build, Eva is afraid of letting her team down. Will she be able to overcome her fears to compete for first place? With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect fo

Join a cast of adorable monsters as they come out to celebrate Halloween with a monsters' ball.A cast of cute and cuddly witches, vampires, ghosts and more are all coming out to play this Halloween. Children will love adding over 100 stickers to the playful supernatural scenes, perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.

The perfect Pip and Posy picture book to share this Halloween!Pip and Posy and their friends are getting dressed as spooky characters! Pip, Posy and Zac find the perfect accessories in the dressing-up. box but Frankie wants to use her face paints to turn herself into a Frankie Fine Monster! The trouble is her friends want some face paint too, and soon it is all gone . . . poor Frankie! Then, Posy has an idea that might just make Frankie the finest monster of them all.Pip and Posy’s world is all about friendship and play, and this enchanting book is full of the fun of Halloween without any of the scary spookiness!Listen to the free Stories Aloud audiobook read by Stephen Mangan and a full cast – just scan the QR code inside the front cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the series to collect: The Bug Hotel, Snow Coaches and Summer Games.

A touchy-feely Halloween book, perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.Turn the pages to discover tactile pumpkins in this delightful addition to the much-loved That's not my... series.From fuzzy leaves, to bumpy skin, as well as a velvety Halloween witch's hat, there are lots of different touchy-feely textures to explore.With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books.That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development.Don't forget to spot the little white mouse on every page!DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 75 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

These seriously spooky jokes are a scream!Why are graveyards so noisy?Because of all the coffin!Why didn't the skeleton go to the party?It had no body to go with!This spook-tacular collection of over 300 jokes will have your friends and family howling with laughter! With creepy illustrations on every page, this is a great Halloween treat that is sure to have kids in stitches. A hilarious addition to your Halloween celebrations.

Has the mummy of an angry Pharaoh come to life? Help time travellers Jade and Jack to investigate the mystery by solving lots of brain-teasing puzzles.Jade and Jack are ready for another trip back in time. An Ancient Egyptian scarab beetle transports them to 1250 B.C. where they investigate plots, pyramids and a mummy that seems to have come to life.This second title in the brand new Puzzle Adventures series is packed with all sorts of problems to solve from picture puzzles to cryptic codes, with all the answers in the back

Discover how maths is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Maths - Amazing Maths. Mathematics is not just working out sums and equations for school - it's all around us and used in everyday situations. From photography and cooking to ballet and fashion design, maths is the building block of everything! Discover how watching rabbits and bees developed into a famous sequence, see the ancient Egyptians apply maths to pyramid building, and meet the inspirational mathematicians who brought numbers and symbols to life, including Marjorie Lee Browne, Archimedes and Maryam Mirzakhani. A "try this at home" section shows readers how maths helps you to read minds and how a sequence can turn you into an artist. With easy-to-understand text written by maths expert Lou Abercrombie, and lots of colourful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter maths and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of tellin

Discover how engineering is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Engineering--Civil Engineering. Engineering is all around us, from the roads on which we travel to the latest earthquake-proof buildings. It's even in space! Discover how civil and mechanical engineering helps us interact with society, see how engineering is helping save the environment, and meet the inspirational engineers whose designs make our lives easier, including Roma Agrawal, Reyhan Jamalova, Sarah Guppy, and David Aguilar. A "try this at home" section shows readers how to create a building made out of spaghetti, plus much more. With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Jenny Jacoby and lots of colorful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter engineering and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use

"Pure storytelling at its best."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Ghostly pirates, lost treasure, and high adventure abound in Fathomless, the sequel to Spineless, set in glittering Gilded Age Florida. After months away at boarding school, Lulu Davenport was looking forward to summer vacation at her home on the southwest Florida coast, especially since her best friend, Algie Emsworth, will be spending his vacation with the Davenport family. But since his widowed mother has fallen on hard times, he's gotten a job nearby that keeps him away from the house most of the day. And Frankie, Lulu's sister and usual companion, is out of commission after injuring herself while sailing. But when Lulu hears about a possible haunting in a nearby abandoned fort and rumors of hidden treasure, she decides it's time to strike out on her own and solve the mystery herself. In the process, she meets Vic, a blind boy who's just moved to town, and the two of them embark on a hunt for clues about the ghostly a

Dory takes measures into her own hands after getting separated from her mom in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality—and bigger feelings. Perfect for fans ofJunie B. JonesandIvy & Bean!“Some of the best children’s literature in years.” —New York MagazineWhen Dory loses track of her mom in the hardware store, it leads to a touch of separation anxiety. After reuniting, Dory worries that her mom will leave her again—after all, she’s an adult who can do whatever she wants. Dory suspects her mom will soon sail off on a ship across the world to eat cake, play kickball, and never return. These are big feelings, but Dory knows just what to do: She throws a sheet over her head and haunts her family as a ghost so they can’t run away from her ever again!Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little sister and her antics is sure to keep the wh

In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it’s up to Greg to save his crumbling school before it’s shuttered for good.Up until now, middle school hasn’t exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he’s not too broken up about it.But when Greg realizes this means he’s going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it’s shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?

Picture-book maven Jarvis brings his subtle wit and charm to the chapter-book realm with this set of stories about a most endearing pair. Bear didn't really like the painting. I mean, look at it. But he liked Bird a lot, and it would remind him of her . . .Bear and Bird are best friends, and they spend a lot of time together. They don't always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is for their friend to be happy. So when Bear forgets the most important thing to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn't), Bird doesn't let on that she knew all along. And when Bird is upset to discover her friend has more of a certain talent than she does, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better. Whether it's the tale of a missing Bird and a "talking" flower that has Bear bewildered or that of a blanket whose irresistible coziness inspires a comic misunderstanding, Jarvis's well-honed timing combines with gentle humor and genuine affection that will have readers eager for

Make every minute of reading count! Kids and parents can join superstar pup Rubble and his crew in this fun, read-together phonics adventure. Includes five stories and five activities.Science of Reading research proves that systematic phonics instruction is the most effective way to teach kids to read. Now caregivers can support these essential phonics skills in just five minutes a day with simple, engaging stories featuring Rubble and his pup family construction crew.This motivating compilation of simple stories makes it fun and easy to reinforce must-know phonics skills. Read each story together, sound out the highlighted words, then complete the simple activity. Puptastic!

Discover the life of Taylor Swift--a story about the power of words and being yourself for kids ages 6 to 9 Taylor Swift is one of the most famous musical artists in the world! Before she became a big star, she was a little girl who loved country music and writing stories. Explore how she went from growing up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania to being an international role model and the youngest person ever to win the Entertainer of the Year award. Independent reading--This Taylor Swift biography for kids is broken down into short chapters and simple language so young readers 6 to 9 can learn on their own. Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Taylor's life, and find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy--Find out how Taylor's kindness, ambition, and talent for storytelling have made her an incredible figure in music and pop culture. How will Taylor's creativity and dedication inspire you?

對 Nev 來說，收到 Deephaven Academy 的入學通知，象徵一次重新開始。然而，這所學校並不如想像中單純。封閉的東翼、無人願提的校史，以及夜裡傳來的異聲，都讓人難以忽視。Nev 明白，有什麼正在陰影中等待被發現。隨著調查深入，他們必須在保護得來不易的新生活，與揭開真相之間做出選擇。From Ethan M. Aldridge, bestselling creator of Estranged, comes a gothic middle grade prose novel that follows a nonbinary student who is drawn to their boarding school’s forbidden east wing, where something stalks the shadowy corridors. Perfect for fans of J. A. White and Mary Downing Hahn!When Guinevere "Nev" Tallow receives an acceptance letter to the exclusive Deephaven Academy, they know it’s the fresh start that they’ve been looking for.But things are strange from the moment they arrive—the house itself seems to breathe, students whisper secrets in dark corridors, and the entire east wing of the academy is locked away for reasons no one wants to explain. And Nev knows something ragged stalks the shadowy corridors, something that sobs quietly and scratches at the walls, waiting to be released.With the help of another first-year studen

歡迎來到狗狗專屬的沃夫摩爾旅館，這裡有滿滿水碗和柔軟枕頭！開幕當天，電影明星葛麗塔入住，魯弗斯和可可小姐全力以赴，想讓旅館一切「汪」美無缺。偏偏狗狗記者來攪局，還出現了奇怪的搔癢麻煩，旅館真的能順利開張嗎？First in a pawsome original full-color chapter book series about a hotel for dogs from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there's kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch). It's the grand opening of the hotel, and Rufus and Ms. Coco want everything to be pawfect. Especially for their VIP guest, movie star Greta Garbark. But how can Rufus keep the puparazzi from hounding Ms. Garbark? And what will Ms. Coco do when a (very itchy) problem hits the hotel? With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this new early chapter book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone! The Woofmore series: Welcome to the Woofmore (#1) The Woofmore is Not Haunted (#2) The Woofmore on Thin Ice (#3)

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD • LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD HONOR • FINALIST FOR THE AUDIE AWARD FOR BEST MIDDLE GRADE AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR“Funny, poignant and—most important—hopeful.” —New York TimesSimon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a holy sacrament. Or maybe the alpaca disaster that went viral on YouTube. But the story the whole world wants to tell about Simon is the one he’d do anything to forget: the one starring Simon as a famous survivor of gun violence at school.Two years after the infamous event, twelve-year-old Simon and his family move to the National Quiet Zone—the only place in America where the internet is banned. Instead of talking about Simon, the astronomers who flock to the area are busy listening for signs of life in space. And when Simon makes a friend who’s determined to give the scientists what they’re looking for, he’ll finally have the chance to spin a new story

The band is getting together in the second book of this laugh-out-loud graphic chapter book series starring four musical instruments in their first year at Band Camp! It's Cordelia's birthday but she feels left out when the group seems to be keeping secrets (her surprise party!). Cordelia is feeling down after losing her footing during the tug-of-war competition, so Kaylee, Zook, and Trey decide to throw her a surprise birthday party. Determined not to disappoint her friends again for the next challenge, a group hike, Cordelia does all she can to prepare, but all the rest of the instruments' secret planning for the party is making Cordelia feel even more left out. Who will end up surprising who when the day of the hike comes around?

Unravel the mysteries of an extraordinary underwater world in this official Minecraft novel! When three kids discover a mystery in an abandoned Minecraft server, they must race against the clock to uncover its secrets. Jake Thomas is always the new kid. His family moves so much for his dad's work that it's easier to keep his head down and not get attached to anyone. He'll be gone in a few months anyway. But when they end up in Los Angeles, Dad promises this will be the last time they move. The Pacific Crest Apartments are home now . . . which means it's time for Jake to finally make friends. Jake isn't sure he should count the two kids he meets at the apartment's community center as friends, though. Tank Vuong is a large and intimidating boy who hangs with a tough crowd, and Emily Quesada is a fashionista who's quick with a sarcastic remark. But when he discovers an old computer lab in a forgotten corner of the community center, with a strange Minecraft server containing cryptic riddle

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.Mallory and Claudia are helping Stacey unpack from her move back to Stoneybrook when they find an antique trunk in the McGills' attic. Stacey doesn't want the dusty thing, so she gives the trunk to Mallory... who finds an old diary in the bottom of it.The diary once belonged to Sophie, a girl who lived in Stacey's house in the 1890s. As Mallory reads deep into Sophie's diary, she discovers a mystery. There may be ghosts that haunt Stacey's house!The Baby-sitters have one big mystery on their hands to solve. Because Stacey's house isn't big enough for her, her mom... and a family of ghosts!

Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked away to the Ice Age on a frozen adventure with brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie in the #1 bestselling chapter book series, now available as graphic novels! The Ice Age is super cool...for two kids in bathing suits! Jack and Annie nearly freeze when the magic tree house whisks them back to the time of cave bears, early humans, and woolly mammoths. But nothing can stop them from having another wild adventure--not even a sabertooth! For the first time in graphic novel--live the adventure again with new full-color vibrant art that brings the magic to life!

Join a daring expedition into strange new lands with this official Minecraft novel! When a young man is ripped from his quiet life and stranded far from home, he must learn not only how to survive, but how to live. Stax Stonecutter has lived a peaceful--if unremarkable--life in his small town in the Overworld. The son of great adventurers and wise builders, Stax prefers an easier life. He loves to tend to his gardens and play with his cats all day, rather than venturing out to explore the surrounding lands. It's quiet on his estate, even lonely sometimes, but it suits Stax well enough. His solitude is shattered when a mysterious stranger arrives with a band of merciless raiders. In one terrible night, Stax's old life is taken from him, and he is left stranded in the middle of nowhere, angry and alone. He's never left home, and now he knows why: everything beyond the boundaries of his little town is scary and dangerous! But as he begins his long journey back, Stax encounters fascinating

Five Minecraft(R) Step Into Reading level 3 readers are collected in one book for even more action-packed adventures based on one of the world's best-selling video games! Perfect for children ready to read on their own. Minecraft(R) is one of the best-selling video games of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun. Players new and old can join Emmy, Birch, and their tame wolf Byte, as they explore mysterious biomes and encounter scary mobs in this collection of five exciting Step Into Reading Step 3 leveled readers. Features the stories: - Survival Mode! (Minecraft) - Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) - Escape from the Nether (Minecraft - The Sky's the Limit (Minecraft) - Mobs in the Mansion! (Minecraft) Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own. (c) 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademark