Ichabod Surname never imagined he'd be a stowaway on a pirate ship captained by none other than Captain Mustache himself—but that's exactly what happens when he and Charles find one docked at the marina one day after school.Ichabod has always dreamed of becoming a pirate. But he's quickly disappointed by Mustache's desire to stay on land than risk the high seas for an elusive treasure, all because they're afraid of a little bad luck.When Charles and Ichabod have a fight, Ch...

Wishing Shelf Book Awards Red Ribbon Winner!When eleven-year-old Eleanor receives a gift from her father, she never imagines it will open a portal to a fairytale world. Upon reading the first sentence of chapter one, she finds herself standing in the middle of Nightshade Forest—a dark woods with glowing blue and purple trees. She soon learns that the magic in kingdom is out of control, and it is up to Eleanor to restore what has gone missing.Join Eleanor and her newfound fr...

Celebrate Christmas all year round with Nina, the littlest elf in Santa's workshop!Nina doesn't finish the teddy bear she's making in time for it to get loaded onto Santa's sleigh but, encouraged by Santa Claus himself to not give up, she works far into the night. While Santa is out delivering presents, a baby is born. Santa comes back for Nina's bear-and guess who he takes along to deliver it?

An homage to Black bookstores, featuring a selection of shops around the country alongside essays that celebrate the history, community, activism, and culture these spaces embody, with an original foreword by Nikki Giovanni.Black literature is perhaps the most powerful, polarizing force in the modern American zeitgeist. Today—as Black novels draw authoritarian ire, as Black memoirs shape public debates, as Black polemics inspire protest petitions—it’s more importan...

What would you do if you found a dragon egg at your bus stop?Ichabod Surname never imagined he’d be spending a Friday afternoon cross-country skiing with a grandma dragon—but that’s exactly what happens when he finds a giant egg on the way to school.For as long as he can remember, he has been at war with his siblings because he thinks outside of the box. He stays invisible at home and school, but for the first time in his life, he may be the key to restorin...

Season of Dragons-- #1 in the Magic Shoebox seriesWhat would you do if you found a dragon egg at your bus stop?Ichabod Surname never imagined he'd be spending a Friday afternoon cross-country skiing with a grandma dragon—but that's exactly what happens when he finds a giant egg on the way to school.For as long as he can remember, he has been at war with his siblings because he thinks outside of the box. He stays invisible at home and school, but for the first time in...

Ichabod Surname never imagined he’d be a stowaway on a pirate ship captained by none other than Captain Mustache himself—but that’s exactly what happens when he and Charles find one docked at the marina one day after school.Ichabod has always dreamed of becoming a pirate. But he’s quickly disappointed by Mustache’s desire to stay on land than risk the high seas for an elusive treasure, all because they’re afraid of a little bad luck.When Charles and Ichabod have a fight, Ch...

Nikki Grimes offers a glimpse into the inspiring lives of Susan B. Anthony and Harriet Tubman, with breathtaking illustrations by Michele Wood! What if Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony sat down over tea to reminisce about their extraordinary lives? What would they recall of their triumphs and struggles as they fought to achieve civil rights for African Americans and equal rights for women? And what other historical figures played parts in their stories? These questions led Coretta Scott...

In the time of swords and periwigs and full–skirted coats with flowered lappets—when gentlemen wore ruffles, and gold–laced waistcoats of paduasoy and taffeta—there lived a tailor in Gloucester.He sat in the window of a little shop in Westgate Street, cross–legged on a table, from morning till dark.All day long while the light lasted he sewed and snippeted, piecing out his satin and pompadour, and lutestring; stuffs had strange names, and were very expensive in the days of th...

It is Christmas Eve and, for the toys in Mr Blossom's shop, it is their last chance to be sold. Holly, a small doll dressed especially for Christmas, wishes hard for her own special child. But the day ends and Holly is left in the window.On Christmas morning a little lost orphan girl finds herself outside the toyshop. Ivy has never had a doll to love, but when she sees Holly, she knows at once that this doll is meant specially for her. But Ivy has no money, and the shop is...

A sweet, tongue-in-cheek look at Santa's formative years as a jolly, one-of-a-kind kid, sure to become a new Christmas classic.Santa's parents think their little one is absolutely wonderful, even though he has a booming voice instead of a baby's gurgle, loves to stand in front of the refrigerator, gives his birthday presents away, trains his hamsters to pull a matchbox sleigh ... and has an unusual interest in chimneys. The adorably funny portrait of an oddball kid who ful...

Can Ninja Fly Guy save Christmas?In the new book in Tedd Arnold's New York Times bestselling Fly Guy series, it's Christmazzz Eve and Fly Guy doesn't have a present to give his best friend, Buzz. But when he goes out to look for one, Fly Guy meets a stranger in the house whom he has to fight off with his ninja action. Will Fly Guy defeat the stranger? Will he find a present for Buzz?Even reluctant readers will enjoy this fun, zany ...