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Children will enjoy this creative story recounting the Great Procession of Our Lord on Palm Sunday. Who owned the donkeys that Jesus summoned for His grand entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday? Why were they chosen? What happened to them when and after they were given this great honor? In this fictional tale, the author weaves together Sacred Scripture and imagination to create a heart-warming story. It all begins with the birth of a baby donkey named Star. He is a gift to five-year-old Mara, who has difficulty walking due to a disability. Although Mara bravely faces ridicule for her ...

Summer camp is in full swing and Rebekah is on the lookout daily for a mystery that needs solving. Currently, she's obsessed with staking out the lake and the rumored monster that may live there. When she spots a lone canoe with something strange within it, her thoughts grow wild with ideas about what this could mean and how it is that the canoe keeps disappearing.

The town is building a new park for a panda and her baby. But as soon as the pandas arrive, the baby is stolen! All the panda-nappers want in return is a million dollars.... Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose collar the culprits before Green Lawn has to cough up the cash?

Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries!

Get ready for a magical adventure that’s as wild and unpredictable as Isla Thornheart herself! On her twelfth birthday, Isla discovers a mysterious gift that unlocks her hidden powers—and opens the door to a world bursting with talking animals, cheeky faeries, and the mysterious Witching Academy. But magic is never as simple as it seems. From turning frogs into something far more mischievous to an entire castle breaking into song, Isla’s new life is a whirlwind of surprises. As she learns to master her chaotic magic, Isla discovers that true magic isn’t about control—it’s about ...

The new gymnastics teacher likes cats, brooms, and funny rhymes, that sound awfully close to spells. Could Miss Brewbaker really be a witch?

There is a reason guided meditations are so popular in audio - it’s because they really work. Press Pause, brings the guided mindfulness meditation experience in audio to young people. Guided meditations offer many benefits, including the ability to create peace of mind, reduce stress and anxiety, enhance self-awareness, and promote emotional health. In Press Pause, wellness expert Catherine Siphron offers six meditations that address the realities of being a young person in today’s world.

When Sophia unexpectedly receives a mysterious invitation to a special school for horse riders, she begs her mom to let her go. Then she learns that the school is actually Unicorn Academy, where each student is matched with a magical unicorn! Sophia can't wait to discover her destiny and become a Unicorn Rider. But first, she must bond with Wildstar to unlock the unicorn's magical powers. Sophia is up for the challenge! But things get tricky when she realizes there’s an evil queen who wants to destroy Unicorn Island, the academy, and its unicorns.

In perhaps her most honest memoir yet, Tali reflects on the realities—both positive and negative—of being a childless woman in a society full of families. How, for instance, does it affect a woman’s identity when she remains forever in the child role and never graduates to become the parent? Incorporating her own thoughts and experiences as well as those of other women, she takes on a topic that can be sensitive for both women who never intended to have children and those who always assumed they would. Her enlightening take on a life most people will not experience is perfect for ...

The weirdest back-to-school story in the history of the world! Plus bonus content!

Have you ever wondered how to speak with someone who can’t hear? It’s easier than you might think. Just follow the steps to learn several useful phrases using American Sign Language.

The Avery Diary: The Party Invitation! Hilarious Books for Kids 9-12 Middle school was supposed to be simple: survive classes, avoid humiliation, and maybe not trip over your own feet. But for eleven-year-old Avery, it’s more like a reality show called Surviving Middle School: Awkward Edition. With her besties Claire and Ellie dishing out constant warnings about her life choices, Avery is just trying to dodge gym class disasters, keep her locker shut, and avoid the cafeteria pizza (which might be alive). Then, the unthinkable happens—she gets invited to the birthday party. Not just any ...

After James gets a pen-and-ink set for his birthday, Marvin the beetle surprises him by creating an elaborate miniature drawing. James gets all the credit for the picture and before these unlikely friends know it they are caught up in a staged art heist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that could help recover a famous drawing by Albrecht Dürer. But James can't go through with the plan without Marvin's help. And that's where things get really complicated (and interesting!)

Fans of Magic Tree House will love Sandcastle Kids! A prehistoric fortress under attack! James and Mary find themselves thrust into a world full of ancient beasts after opening a magical bottle swept onto the beach in Sandy Shores, Maine. After discovering a world full of dinosaurs, they must find a way to ward off an attack by the fiercest creature they've ever laid eyes on — Tyrannosaurus Rex. James and Mary continue their adventures in... Sandcastle Kids #2 Dinosaur Keep

Kids who love video games, especially Minecraft, will love the hilarious ‘Game on Boys’ series. Designed to appeal to the heart of any boy or girl with its captivating story lines, whacky illustrations and side-splitting humor, as well as lots of awesome gaming content. They won’t want to put it down. Ryan James is the video game master. Every-one at his school knows it, but there’s a new girl in town who is threatening to steal his thunder. When Mr Higginbottom spawns a new PlayStation competition at the school, she threatens to blitz the competition and she wants to join the PS ...

If your child enjoyed Holes, Hatchet, or Restart, they'll love The Karate Choke by Paul Breau. ★★★★★ “A great marriage of entertaining storytelling and realistic situations.” ★★★★★ “My son and I couldn’t put it down and it taught us a lot about facing your fears!” ★★★★★ “As both a teacher and a parent, I enjoyed reading this book. Highly recommended.” ★★★★★ “My son struggles to find books he loves, but he loved this book.” An intermediate chapter book for preteen boys ages 8-12! Anxiety stinks, especially when you’re the smartest ...

From the number one New York Times best-selling author of Heat, Travel Team, and Million-Dollar Throw! Pedro Morales loves playing basketball, but he's more of a team guy than a star - that would be Ned Hancock, the best player in their entire town. The two boys get along well, but their friendship is threatened when Pedro decides to run against Ned for class president. The election starts to affect their team, and Pedro learns who his real friends are and the best way to work together on and off the court.

When the baddest of bad guys threatens the world with a giant black hole, Ben Braver is the only one who can stop it. Ready or not, he's about to learn what it really means to be a hero.

It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered an old, mysterious map. In no time at all, my sister dragged me and my cousin Trap into her treasure hunt. It was an adventure I'd never forget.

Welcome to summer camp for detectives! The kids can’t wait to spend a week following clues and learning about the science of crime-solving. Soon all the campers are working on a mystery. But while Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are figuring out their part of the puzzle, they stumble onto something suspicious. Could a real crime be happening at detective camp?