The story of an alien named GRU who is a little different then the rest. GRU and his friends have an adventure that leads to self discovery as he learns that being different does not mean being alone. A story written in rhyme with wonderful illustrations that will be enjoyed by the entire family!Story and concept by Sandy Stallsmith. Illustrated by Bobb Kissourski

The story of a girl learning to be herself. A story in Rhyme with wonderful illustrations.Story and concept by Sandy StallsmithIllustration by Cheryl Jehanne Silva-FreimaneA Bedtime Rhymes project (www.bedtimerhymes.com)

A young boy on the way home is followed by an increasing amount of cats. This is a counting book disguised as a fun story in rhyme. You will find it filled with wonderful illustrations and a surprise ending that makes it fun to read over and over again!Story and concept by Sandy StallsmithIllustration by Cheryl CrouthamelA Bedtime Rhymes projectwww.bedtimerhymes.com

THE ICONIC #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WITH MORE THAN 16 MILLION COPIES SOLD“A crackling page-turner filled with characters you can’t help but root for.”—Entertainment WeeklyMeet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary kid with an extraordinary face—who shows us that kindness brings us together no matter how far apart we are. This modern classic inspired the Choose Kind movement, a major motion picture, and countless conversa...

Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues with the sixth book in the Power of Three series!The final book in this third series, Warriors: Power of Three #6: Sunrise, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.The secret of Hollyleaf's, Jayfeather's, and Lionblaze's true identities has been revealed, but one shocking question remains unanswered. Now Clanmate will turn upon Cl...

A poor girl in medieval England gains a name, a purpose, and a future in this “delightful”* and beloved Newbery Medal-winning book. Now with a new cover!* “A truly delightful introduction to a world seldom seen in children’s literature.” —School Library Journal*, starred review* “A fascinating view of a far distant time.” —Horn Book, starred review* “Gripping.” —Kirkus, st...

A teen from a family of magically gifted conmen questions the truth of his memories in this “dangerously, darkly gorgeous” (Cassandra Clare) first book in the Curse Workers urban fantasy trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Holly Black.Cassel Sharpe comes from a family of curse workers, people who have the power to change emotions, memories, and luck with the slightest touch of their hands. And since curse work is illegal, they’re ...

The author of the beloved Kids of the Polk Street School series introduces a new generation of readers to a multicultural group of kids who enjoy all the activities of an after-school center.I'M #1! That’s what Mitchell McCabe’s favorite T-shirt says. He'd like to be Number One at the Zigzag Afternoon Center, where there are lots of fun activities to choose from: swimming, nature walks, field trips, art, even homework help. And YAY—there's snack time! But Mitchell ...

A heartwarming tale about the importance of caring for strays. In Billy's small town, stray cats are running wild, and there's growing pressure to get rid of them. The school bullies don't even hesitate to throw rocks at the poor creatures! So when Billy finds a wounded, starving kitten and sneaks her home, he has to be extra-careful to keep her hidden while he nurses her back to health. However precious little Conga is to him, he knows his dad would take her away if he discovered her, saf...

An Illinois Reads Pick (K–2) 2017 Don’t underestimate Ava just because she’s “cute” and wears “adorable glasses”—she’s really a fierce monster slayer. And when her beloved Piggy is left in the dryer in the basement, Ava knows she’ll have to face the ferocious monsters lurking in the dark if she wants to rescue her favorite stuffed animal. So she puts on her brother’s superhero cape, grips his sword tight, puts on her pink rain boots and sparkly princess crown, and creeps downstairs. Not ev...

Children's Storybook Features:• 32 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches• Ages 4-8, PreK-Grade 3 Level Readers• Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant illustrations• A classic tale that helps children learn important life lessons• Includes hundreds of words to introduce and help build vocabularyThe Magic Of Reading: Introduce your child to the world of literature with the timeless classic, The Three Little Pigs. This 32-pag...

Laugh-aloud funny, quirky and original.' -- Buzzword BooksTuck and Ginger are two cats who really get on each other's nerves.But they'll need to pause the claws to escape from the apartment where they're trapped. And escape they must, for their kidnappers are two warty witches who plan to magic Tuck and Ginger's body parts together to build the best witches' cat in the world: a black Purrari!Tuck (who's a few granules short...