A hilarious companion to the New York Times bestselling Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I don’t) about the power of stories and storytelling.Missy loves her librarian, Miss Brooks. And she loves to go to Miss Brooks’ before-school story time. But to get to Story Nook, she has to pass Billy Toomey’s house—and she does not love Billy Toomey.Billy always tries to steal her hat and jeers, “I’m going to get you!” It’s vexing. Then one ra...

The Day the Crayons Quit meets Winnie the Pooh in this hilarious and tea-riffic illustrated picture book about stuffed animals who start bickering at their tea party.It’s tea time at Clarissa’s house, but her guests are not in the mood for a party:Elephant is upset about the ice cream Clarissa dropped on his head.Rabbit is still damp from being left outside.Pig has a rip that’s yet to be repaired.M...

Help Archer find his missing turtle hiding in the pages of this picture book!How Many Times Have I Told You to Pick Up This Room?Archer's pet turtle is missing! Mom is sure he's somewhere in Archer's messy bedroom...or the back yard... or somewhere in the house. Archer looks everywhere inside and out but can't find his turtle until he learns to think like one! However, sharp-eyed young readers will easily find the missing pet hiding thougho...

"Cartoon characters move through the story with vitality and humor a young reader will relish." - Kirkus Reviews"Wallace, a mouse, could do almost anything. Anything that is, as long as he had a list.1. Wallace is a shy mouse.2. He writes lists. Lists of recipes, funny words, and frightening experiences.3. Wallace meets his lively neighbor named Albert.4. His world is swiftly opened to new delights, such as painting and music.5. Wallace and Albert experience the excitement of an ad...

There’s nothing Amy likes more than being famous. It’s so fun to sign autographs for her bear, pose for photos with her parents, and she loves getting gold stars in class.But when a new girl comes to school, suddenly she’s the superstar, and Amy is just super jealous.It's not until they spend time together that they discover something more meaningful than fame—friendship.Themes of sharing the spotlight, overcoming jealousy, and finding great friend...

In this high-spirited Read & Listen edition, Miss Brooks helps Missy’s classmates all find books they love in the library—books about fairies and dogs and trains and cowboys. But Missy dismisses them all—“Too flowery, too furry, too clickety, too yippity.”Still, Miss Brooks remains undaunted. Book Week is here and Missy will find a book to love if they have to empty the entire library. What story will finally win over this beastly, er, discriminating child? William Steig’s Shre...

Set in the 1960s, Barbara Bottner's I Am Here Now is a beautiful novel in verse about one artist’s coming of age. It’s a heartbreaking, powerful and inspiring depiction of what it's like to shatter your life?and piece it all back together.You can’t trust Life to give you decent parents, or beautiful eyes, a fine French accent or an outstanding flair for fashion. No, Life does what it wants. It’s sneaky as a thief.Maisie's first day of High school should be exciting, but all...

Beloved Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli, author of Maniac Magee and Wringer, addresses issues of identity, belonging, family, and bullying in this humorous and heartfelt novel about twins.Jake and Lily are twins. Despite their slightly different interests and temperaments, they feel exactly the same—like two halves of one person. But the year they turn eleven, everything changes. Their parents announce it’s time for separate bedrooms. Jake starts hanging out with a pack of boys on ...

Will Reid is a gawky kid who wears fake turtlenecks, is obsessed by his ant farm project, and is lousy at gym. In other words, he's the perfect target for Shane, the Grade 9 bully. Katie has been Will's friend in elementary school, but defending him in the high school environment comes at an unforeseen cost - she dreads the rumours that link them in a boyfriend/girlfriend way she's never considered. Devan has been part of Shane's bullyboy team until now, when he comes to realize that it's ...

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother has begun to tease Sister because he thinks it’s funny, but when the tables are turned and Too-Tall-Grizzly starts teasing Brother, a very valuable lesson is learned. This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about kindness and consideration.

Blaze is tired of spending her life on the sidelines.All she wants is for Mark the Soccer Stud to notice her. Not as Josh's weird sister who drives a turd-brown minivan. And not as that nerdy girl who draws comics.What she gets is her very own arch-nemesis.Name: Mark Deninger, aka Mark the SharkOccupation: Soccer star and all-around lady killerRelationship Status: Serial daterGroup Affiliation: No loyaltyKnown Superpowers...

Lucy knows that kissing Tom Lemmings behind the ball shed will make her a legend. But she doesn’t count on that quick clap of lips propelling her from coolest to lamest fourth grader overnight. Suddenly Lucy finds herself trapped in Dorkdom, where a diamond ring turns your finger green, where the boy you kiss hates you three days later, where your best friend laughs as you cry, where parents seem to stop liking you, and where baby sisters are born different.Now Lucy has a choice: s...