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"A picture book inspired by the author's family's journey on the last flight out of Saigon, I Am Both is a compelling exploration of identity, immigration, and family. We zip through the city listening to the music of the street. I hear the swish swoosh of the baskets and the clink clank of the passing bikes. For Hương, life in Saigon, Vietnam is mostly normal—at least, as normal as it can be while a war is going on. But when her family decides...

"From award-winning author Mindy McGinnis comes a mesmerizing YA psychological mystery following a teen girl who is grappling with the death of her brother as she starts a new job in the caverns of Ohio���only to become the number one suspect in her coworker's murder. Perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Kathleen Glasgow. Neely's monsters don't always follow her rules, so when the little girl under her bed, the man in her closet, and the...

"★ "A stunning tribute to Hawaiian culture and identity."–starred review, Kirkus, Aloha Everything, is a magical story that will take you on a thrilling journey through the breathtaking islands of Hawaiʻi! In this exciting adventure, you'll encounter mighty canoes crashing over ocean waves, regal hawks soaring high above the clouds, and brilliant lizards jumping nimbly through forest trees! Most importantly, you'll meet a courageous young girl...

"The second book in the Royal Blood series about an American girl who threatens the royal family by exposing their darkest scandals - even as they get more sinister. American girl turned monarchy nightmare, Evan Bright, has gotten used to the press about her but the media attention has only seemed to get worse. From desperate clickbait articles about her and the President's son to Royal Record headlines pitting her against Princess Maisie, it seems...

''Celebrate the great milestone of kindergarten or preschool graduation in this bright and happy picture book featuring five graduates with big dreams-what will you grow up to be? Susannah wants to be a pilot, Akiko a doctor or nurse, Amanda a teacher, and Rafa a mechanic. They all had special talents when they were in kindergarten that sparked their dreams. This celebratory picture book will inspire readers to follow their own dreams, from kindergarten...

Edgar the shark is hosting a pizza party, but he forgot the pizza, so he and his crab friend, Lotta, decide to make a pizza from scratch--and invite all their friends to bring their favorite toppings. "Move over Dinos Love Tacos... here comes PIZZA SHARK! Deep in the ocean, Edgar, a goofy, toothy young shark, and his best crab friend, Lotta, are getting ready for the best kind of party. A pizza party! But Edgar forgot the most important thing......

"During World War II, twelve-year old Miriam secretly spirits other Jewish people out of Nazi-occupied France after being separated from her family and forced into hiding"-- " Pre-order Price Guarantee. Terms From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words comes a middle grade novel set at the border between freedom and fear in World War II France, at the Chateau de Chenonceau, where a Jewish girl who...

"A defiant, moving and joyful picture book about the power of protest and the importance of books. From the winner of the Macmillan Prize 2019, We Want Our Books is a stunningly illustrated story that shows how any child has the power to change the world. Rosa wants a book. But when she gets to the library, she finds it is closed. What could be the end of the story is just the beginning, as Rosa and her sister Maria try everything they can think...

"Parents and children alike will enjoy this sweet padded board book that's perfect for bedtime and is about a parent's love for their little one. Good Night, Baby Bear is the perfect book to celebrate a parent's love for their little ones as animal parents put their babies to bed alongside the setting sun. Adorable illustrations accompany rhyming text and heartwarming sentiments, making this book the perfect gift for parents to read with their baby...

'' Pre-order Price Guarantee. Terms Cute, colorful, and very lively kittens star in this Level One Pinkalicious I Can Read. Pinkalicious and Peter get a big surprise when their foster cat has kittens! Caring for six rambunctious kittens is a huge challenge. Will Pinkalicious and Peter be able to convince Mommy and Daddy to let them keep them? Pinkalicious: Kittens! Kittens! Kittens! is a Level One I Can Read which means it's perfect for children...