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Meet Stella Batts. She is eight-years old and she loves to write. She loves to write lists; like her favorite things and kids in her class. And she's writing her autobiography. Stella's favorite color is yellow and she LOVES fudge. As a matter of fact, there is a special fudge counter at her family's candy store because fudge is one of her favorite things to eat! But Stella has just one problem - her name. A boy from her class keeps calling her 'Smella' after she trips on their class nature walk.

Tolstoy is primarily known for his impressively long novels, but he also wrote some wonderful short stories. This one, dealing with ambition and greed, has an unforgettable message.

My friend Darius has a disability called dyslexia. But that doesn’t matter to us. We make our own comics, help each other with our homework, and volunteer at a nearby animal shelter. I’m glad Marius is my friend!

Young listeners will learn to distinguish between the things they really need (food and clothing) and the things they want (toys!) in this fun, fresh look at wants and needs.

From scrapes and bruises to mosquito bites and hiccups, Colin learns when a visit to the doctor is needed.

No matter their size, all communities need rules to keep their members safe, healthy, and happy. A question-answer format show how both written rules (e.g., traffic laws) and unwritten rules (e.g., character values such as honesty) help communities grow and thrive.

Kids will learn that mapping out a strategy is important to succeed in sports, school, and in everyday life.

Listeners learn about the importance of keeping water clean in a story told in verse.

The Bailey School Kids need to do a report on England. Howie picks Camelot as his topic, which is how he knows the new assistant at the library, Mr. Merle, looks just like the ancient wizard Merlin! The kids discover a crystal ball in Mr. Merle's office and learn that he has a huge goldfish named Arthur, just like the ancient king. Then Mr. Merle transforms the library into a medieval castle and starts mesmerizing kids with the magic of reading! Something strange is definitely going on. Could Mr. Merle really be a wizard?

Emma is excited about Izzie's birthday party. But she's also nervous. Is her dress too fancy? Will she know anyone else at the party? Did she buy the right gift? Will Emma's worries ruin her chance to have fun?

Celebrate love and friendship with the New York Times–bestselling feathered friends Duck & Goose in this new audiobook, perfect for preschoolers! Now an animated series, available to stream on Apple TV+! Goose is feeling sad. What does he need to cheer him up? He doesn't need a game of tag. Or...

Alexa has one last chance to see a green sea turtle while snorkeling. She dreams of swimming with one as does her autistic brother, Jonah. Jonah loves to follow his sister around and share in her interests, but Alexa is beginning to get embarrassed by him.

As the new kid and the only deaf child in his class, Alex feels like he stands out. He even has to sit in front to read his interpreter's sign language. However he finds that a particular sound helps him connect with the others. Thanks to his interpreter, he can still communicate through sign language, but he must still figure out a way to settle in and make friends, and hopefully avoid embarrassment along the way!

What does a garden need? This engaging and easy-to-understand text shows emergent book explorers all the parts of a flourishing garden.

In this story the child is invited on a journey to meet a mythical creature named the Need Gnome. The child will engage immediately with the narrator who introduces this unique and mysterious main character. “THE NEED GNOME” offers a standing invitation to the child. The child will learn that this character represents a safe space where stating needs is not only accepted but encouraged. This is a story for all times of the day because its theme is a supportive one.

Join Pig and her friends in another fun read-aloud adventure as they figure out a way to keep the picnic fun and games going, even with a little rain. What this story needs is a pig in a wig baking bread, pouring punch, and meeting a friend for a picnic lunch. But just as the outdoor fun and...

What this story needs is a pig in a wig, on a boat in a moat with a frog, a dog, and a goat on a log. . . . As a panda in a blouse, a skunk on a trunk, and more hop on board, it becomes clear that what this story really needs is a bigger boat! Join Pig on an exciting boat ride as she discovers...

Join Rocky—a serious, no-nonsense puppy with a superpower—on a magical adventure to find the rest of his pack! Perfect for fans of the Magic Puppy series. Siblings Moose, Sparkle, Rocky, and Tobey are superpuppies. Each pup has a special power that will help them with their mission of...

When Charlie's old cloak becomes torn and tattered, he spins a new one showing how cloth is made from wool.

Sooz, a 13-year-old girl from Surrey, has become the Dark Mistress of Dirk's otherworldly kingdom, the Darklands. Thanks to the Ring of Power given to her by Dirk, his minions recognize her as their ruler. Sooz immediately sets about redecorating Dirk's Dark Tower to the taste of a young girl. But Sooz has to face her toughest challenge when an army of fanatical paladins and orcs gather to march against her.