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Lane Smith
Simple text follows a young boy and the many animals he meets on his adventure through the jungle.
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Jory John
A pampered house cat complains about the daily struggles he faces –
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Dr. Seuss, Jack Prelutsky
A hilarious story about all the pupils and teachers at Diffendoofer School, written with all of Dr. Seuss's classic trademark wit.
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"Stickler is a woodland creature who reminds us to appreciate the everyday wonders we often ignore"--
A little rabbit is on the hunt for the perfect gift for his grandmother –
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Woodland creature Stickler merrily wanders the forest delivering Christmas presents to his friends.
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Jon Scieszka,Lane Smith
Giving the author’s own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangled with the three little pigs, this work is intended for ages 7+.
A guide to reading tarot not only as a tool for personal reflection but also as an invitation to community engagement and social change
While many think of tarot as…
Patricia Smith Wood
In this second Harrie McKinsey Mystery, Harrie goes out to retrieve her morning newspaper and she discovers a small child sitting next to her flower beds. The little girl's pajamas…
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Molly Michelle Lane, Timothy James Smith
The following is an account of the Civil War life of James H. Power of the 111th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. During our research of the 111th Illinois Infantry we did…
Come into Grandpa Green’s garden, where the trees tell the story.
With deadpan wit and hilarious illustrations, a bestselling picture book creator introduces an unforgettable new character: a little girl who imagines what her day would be like if she were…
Book design by Molly Leach –T.p. verso of English language ed.
What starts off as a perfect day for Cat, Dog, Bird, and Squirrel changes once Bear arrives. What will he need to make his day special?
Simple text follows a young boy and the many groups of animals he meets on his adventure through the jungle. But can he find a tribe of his own?
Jaycen Alan Ford was an ordinary rich teenager living an ordinary rich teenager’s life… until he wrecked his brand new Corvette. Not only did he total his car, but he…
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As a baby gorilla sits reading quietly, a baby donkey pesters him about the source of his absorption.
A legendary artist has created a totally fresh and funny way to learn about America’s founding fathers with this Revolutionary new picture book. Full color.
Hilarious, tender, and wise: Augie Hobble grapples with adolescence, paranormal mysteries, balky theme park rides, and heartbreaking loss in Lane Smith’s brilliant debut middle-grade novel.
Today was a perfect day for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel… until Bear came along.
What’s the cure for digital fatigue? It’s a Book.
Playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature Smith, It’s a Book is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the digital age. This satisfying picture book…
Grandpa Green wasn’t always a gardener. He was a farmboy, a kid with chickenpox, a soldier, and an artist. In this captivating new picture book, readers follow Grandpa Green’s great-grandson…
A perfect day means different things to different animals in Bert’s backyard in this droll tale from bestselling, Caldecott Honor-winner Lane Smith.
Japanese edition of Princess Hyacinth. Princess Hyacinth is an ordinary looking brown-haired, brown-eyed girl with a problem. She floats! The king and queen weigh her down in heavy cloths and…
El nuevo hermanito del libro mas vendido: !Es un libro!. ?Es para morder?. ?Es para poner en la cabeza?.?Es para llamar por telefono?. NO… !Es para leer! This is the…
The Agenda for Social Justice 3 provides accessible insights into some of the most pressing social problems in the United States and proposes public policy responses to those problems. Chapters…
Steven Lane Smith
John Wesley Hardin is the smartest kid in Caledonia, but his high I.Q. can’t always keep his dream world separate from the real world. Named after an outlaw by a…
At critical moments in the lives of two of the world’s premier acrobats, each has to decide the other’s fate. Time will tell whether the risk is worth the reward…
LYING, CHEATING, AND STEALING WON’T CURE MARCH MADNESS… In Kentucky, where basketball is oxygen, Tommy Gunn plays his way into the NCAA title game. Despite the warnings of his sweetheart…
WHAT DOES FAIR HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING? Tormented by guilt and fear, naive pet salesman Dan Downey runs away to his deadbeat dad in Oregon in search of forgiveness…
Daniel Stitch Cromwell attempts to salvage his life after an airplane crash disfigures him and kills his wife. Despite his success as an elite Air Force fighter pilot, his efforts…
AVIATION STORIES BY PILOTS WHO SHOULD BE DEAD
This collection of near-death stories by private pilots, fighter pilots, airline pilots, bush pilots, air traffic controllers, and combat crews shines a…
Dave Eggers
Goodnight Moon meets The Wonderful Things You Will Be in this incredibly commercial, beautiful title from bestselling author Dave Eggers.
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Jon Scieszka
As they are about to go on stage, Joe, Fred, and Sam are transported back to the time of Zeus and the other gods in Greek mythology, who, strangely enough…
George Saunders
A modern fable for people of all ages that touches on the power of kindness, generosity, compassion, and community –Dust jacket flap.
Julie Fogliano
A lyrical exploration of an abandoned house, beautifully illustrated by Kate Greenaway-winning Lane Smith.
Chris Harris
Forget what you think you know about poetry - this is something totally different. Chris Harris’s I’m Just No Good At Rhyming combines wit, wordplay and nonsense with visual and…
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A giraffe struggles to feel comfortable with his neck –
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Little Penguin has problems: his beak is cold; there’s snow everywhere; the water smells salty; he waddles; he looks the same as everybody else. No - it’s not easy being…
