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WINNER OF THE 2023 SID FLEISCHMAN HUMOR AWARD In this thrilling and hilarious middle grade adventure, a young Filipino-American boy must team up with his ancestor to break the curse that’s haunted their family for generations . . . or be trapped in an amulet forever. Freddie Ruiz is cursed...

Flora and her brother, Julian, don't believe they were born. They've lived in so many foster homes, they can't remember where they came from. And even now that they've been adopted, Flora still struggles to believe that they've found their forever home. Though Flora is trying her best to trust two new people, when she finds out that there will be a new baby, she's worried that there won't be enough love for everyone. So along with their new mother, Flora and Julian begin a journey to go back and discover their past—for only then can they really begin to build their future.

Meet the Hueys – a fabulously quirky group of characters from international bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator, Oliver Jeffers, creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found. A fight has broken out amongst The Hueys. “It was not me! It was him!” But no one can remember what...

Join the Carver family on an exhilarating journey through space as they explore new worlds for potential colonization. When Mr. Carver faces an unexpected accident and must sit out the adventure, his sons, Jon and Jak, rise to the challenge. With their unique skills and teamwork, the boys navigate the cosmos, turning obstacles into opportunities for a successful expedition! (Ann Boulais)

My naughty little sister is the naughtiest little girl in the world... she's always having adventures! She wins a prize in the Fancy Dress parade, and she goes to the hairdresser with Bad Harry to watch him have his golden curls chopped off. But she's a very stubborn girl at the photographer's shop - she won't say cheese!

David and the Phoenix by Edward Ormondroyd follows David, a young man who becomes friends with a legendary Phoenix subsequent to moving to the open country. Together, they leave on enchanted undertakings, finding out about various fantastical animals and keeping away from a persevering researcher who needs to catch the Phoenix. David develops through these encounters, learning significant life illustrations about kinship, boldness, and obligation.The Phoenix, in the interim, shows David the universe of sorcery while likewise defying its own mortality. Their bond becomes further, prompting a ...

Embark on an unforgettable journey with "David and the Phoenix," where listeners follow young David and his magical friend, the Phoenix, through thrilling adventures in a world where myths meet reality. Edward Ormondroyd’s whimsical tale blends humor and adventure, igniting imaginations and exploring friendship, courage, and wonder through the eyes of a young hero in a land full of mystery and enchantment.

Lukas ist der schnellste Läufer im Wiesental und lässt das auch jeden wissen – bis er vor aller Augen auf die Nase fällt. Lukas ist am Boden zerstört, aber seine Schwester Lotte hilft ihm, die Niederlage zu verstehen. In diesem spannend erzählten und detailreich illustrierten Buch erfahren Kinder, wie Lukas lernt, dass sein Bestes zu geben nicht immer bedeutet, auch der Beste zu sein.

Good parents everywhere know the tension of wanting our kids to be curious, to have rich experiences and friends...but to be perfectly safe while doing it. Little Fox knows all about it! His father warns him of the danger everywhere. But Little Fox still frolics with butterflies, scavenges for food, and searches for new friends. Then one day he takes a tumble, bumps his head, and starts dreaming of things that reflect both the beauty he's seen and the scary things he's heard. And when Little Fox wakes up, he's perhaps a little wiser, but still every bit as curious and full of life.

As you may be aware, a Japan Astronaut is to be on Artemis 3 in 2026 as Japan steps foot on the Moon for the very first time. This is a kids and teens Action & Adventure series celebrating this landmark occasion. Fumihoto has always dreamed of being an Astronaut and now gets his chance. He and his former nemesis Keiko have found a Secret Time Machine that transports them to the Artemis 3 Space Ship just before it lands on the Moon and the first Japanese Astronaut begins his Historic Walk. https://payhip.com/WomenInLeadership

On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there’s nothing like going down home. Down home is Granny’s house. Down home is where Lil’ Alan and his parents and sister will join great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Down home is where Lil’ Alan will hear stories of the ancestors and visit the land that has meant so much to all of them.