Sam the Man has a new school project. He’s got to “babysit” the—eep!—worst vegetable ever this second hilarious chapter book in a new series from Frances O’Roark Dowell.Sam the Man is back, and he needs a NEW plan. Sam has already solved a chicken problem, but this time, he’s having rutabaga issues. Rutabaga? Yes, Rutabaga. You see, Sam thought he was quite clever, missing school while his classmates were picking out their vegetable for a two-week science ...

“(Jill) Biden’s anecdotal portrait of her spouse’s early years spotlights his competitiveness and risk-taking…his role as a peacemaker, devoted brother, and defender of bullied peers…and reveals how…high school, when he became a star athlete and class president, paved the way for leadership roles in college and beyond.” —Publishers Weekly“Young readers are likely to find inspiration and aspiration in young Joey as a relatable, athle...

**“A subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality, and welcoming the ‘other.’” —Kirkus Reviews“A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion.” —Booklist“This sweet extended metaphor uses an umbrella to demonstrate how kindness and inclusion work...A lovely addition to any library collection, for classroom use or for sharing at home.” —School Library JournalIn the ...

New York Times bestselling adult novelist Adriana Trigiani and beloved illustrator Amy June Bates team up for a heartwarming picture book about a how a family comes together to celebrate Valentine's Day.Mia Valentina Amore loves valentines. After all, her name means My Valentine. When she wakes up on Valentine's Day, it looks like just another morning in the rickety old Amore house in the Blue Ridge mountains of Appalachia. But over the course of ...

Sam the Man wants to earn some money and he’s got a cluck-worthy plan in this endearing chapter book that’s the first in a new series from Frances O’Roark Dowell.Sam the Man needs a job. His sister gets twenty bucks a pop for mowing people’s lawns. But seven-year-olds aren’t allowed to mow lawns, so Sam decides to ask his next door neighbor if she needs help doing other chores. It turns out she’ll pay him a whole dollar each time he can convince her dad, Mr. Stockf...

Sam the Man is back with not one, but TWO plans in this third hilarious chapter book in the Sam the Man series from Frances O’Roark Dowell.Sam Graham is a dragon fan and a big truck man. Monster trucks to be specific. And when the family minivan needs replacing, Sam has the perfect plan: get a family monster truck instead!But convincing Mom that a monster truck is the way to go may prove to be a little too difficult, even for Sam. So he comes up with plan n...

Amazing Collection of Original Children's StoriesAre You Ready For a New Generation of Fables and Fairytales?Author and master storyteller Errikos Kalyvas presents 22 original stories for you to share with your children. Each whimsical story will delight parents and children as they rediscover the power of imagination together.Each story has is accompanied by a charming full-color illustration. You and your children will meet memorable characters who not only entert...

Laugh your head off with Horrid Henry, his family, friends and enemies as they present more hilarious, ridiculously ribtickling jokes.

Award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad's much-loved Red Dirt Diaries series, now with amazing new covers!Blue Weston's life is spiralling out of control.Her parents are sending her to boarding school next year.Her mad twin brothers are building pig chariots in the back shed.Her best friend has been abducted by zombies and replaced with a boy-crazy tween.An...

Here is the book that every girl, young and old, has been waiting for. Learn how to make hand shadows, bake treats, set a trend, do the splits, escape from zombies, read someone's mind, flip a pancake, play games and much, much more. The Book For Girls is guaranteed to beat boredom and help girls become the best at everything.

Award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad's much-loved Red Dirt Diaries, now with amazing new covers!Blue Weston is on a mission!She's starting Hardbake Plains' first ever newspaper with Mat and BenShe's determined not to like her new teacher, the ColonelAnd she's trying to convince Miss McKenzie to come back from ScotlandBut despite Blue's best intentions, things don't go exactly to plan ... And to make matt...

The Fabulous Girls' Book is the indispensable guide for fabulous girls everywhere. It is full of tips and tricks to help every girl be utterly fabulous in every way, with beautiful step-by-step illustrations and a hot-pink retro-effect cover. Contains tips on: how to look fabulous in five minutes flat; how to throw a fabulous theme party; how to tie a headscarf in five different styles; how to make a tropical bath treat; How to tie a sarong; how to make your own headed notepaper; ...