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Dream Like Me: South Asian Football Trailblazers
by Manisha TailorThere remains a lack of representation from the South Asian community across all levels of football, despite it being one of the largest ethnic minority groups to be living in the UK. In this first of its kind book, trailblazing coach Manisha Tailor profiles 42 pioneering individuals working in all parts of the game – from male and female players to coaches, referees, board members, administrators, sports scientists and medical staff – and representing different cultures and faiths within the British Asian community. Based on interviews, these powerful stories not only illustrate the challenges faced by these role models, but lessons that they can offer young readers. Young people need to see people like them in order to believe that dreams are possible: the role models in this inspirational book will show South Asian children and teens that their football dreams can come true.
Dream Machine: The Un-friendship Bracelet; Making The Band; Tie-dye Disaster; Dream Machine (Craftily Ever After #4)
by Xindi Yan Martha MakerBella learns that sometimes following your dreams is easier said than done in this fourth book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series!Emily Adams, Maddie Wilson, Bella Diaz, and Sam Sharma are eight-year-olds with one special thing in common: they love to create. They each have unique talents, too! Emily is great at constructing and building; Maddie has an eye for fashion, fabrics, and sewing; Bella is a gadget whiz; and Sam is a gifted artist. Together, these four crafty friends dream up new projects to design, build, and create and through their experiences, they’ll learn how to handle various obstacles at school and in their everyday eight-year-old lives. Bella is a computer whiz and loves brainstorming new gadgets to make. So when she spies a flier for a citywide robotics competition, the young inventor’s wheels start spinning. She can’t wait to start building and programming! There’s just one problem: all the kids on her school’s robotics team are older. Bella must find a way to prove herself to the big kids. Now the competition is heating up—both in the craft clubhouse and at school. Will Bella find the confidence to follow her dreams and conquer the competition? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Craftily Ever After chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Dream Magic: A Shadow Magic Novel (Shadow Magic Ser.)
by Joshua KhanIn Book 2 of a three book series, things are dire for the inhabitants of Castle Gloom and the surrounding villages. The undead are leaving their graves in droves, a troll army is on the march from the north, and people are mysteriously disappearing from their homes. The people of Gehenna are blaming their misfortunes on Lilith Shadow, their young queen. They believe she has cursed them by using magic, a practice forbidden to women. With her trusty executioner among the missing and her blackguard soldiers busy battling trolls, it is up to Lily and her friend Thorn to root out the real cause of all the trouble. Their search will uncover ugly truths and eventually lead to a nightmarish confrontation with nothing less than the rulership of the realm at stake. Zombies, ghosts, trolls, dream weavers, a black-hearted villain, and a giant hero bat are only some of the imaginative delights that await readers who relish a soaring adventure combined with a hair-raising mystery.
Dream On: A Kid's Guide to Interpreting Dreams
by Cerridwen GreenleafDreams. We all have them. Good and bad ones. Some may be as simple as a dream about going to the mall with friends. But others can be much more complicated. Do you ever wonder what your dreams really mean? Is your subconscious trying to tell you something more? This gorgeous book guides young readers as they learn to decipher the deeper meanings behind some of their craziest dreams. With a primary focus on friendship, family, and school—and how dreams often reflect uncertainty in these areas of life—Dream On touches on the areas most important to middle grade readers. The book includes a list of some of the most common symbols and imagery in dream interpretation. From falling or forgetting to turn in an assignment to being lost in the woods, readers will be able to examine their subconscious in a new, exciting way. The book also includes overviews and sidebars that explore the fascinating science behind REM-sleep and how our brains work during the various cycles of sleep that lead to dreaming.
Dream On: Dream On (Whatever After #4)
by Sarah MlynowskiGood night, sleep tight,Don't let the magic mirror bite . . .My friend Robin and I were going to have the best sleepover ever. We'd stay up late, eat s'mores, share secrets -- and NOT knock on my magic mirror. I was NOT getting pulled into another fairy tale. But the mirror STILL ends up pulling me and my brother, Jonah, into Sleeping Beauty's story -- and this time, Robin comes with us, too! When Robin pricks her finger on the spindle, I know we're in trouble. Now she's fast asleep, Sleeping Beauty is wide awake, and I have to:- Host a fake birthday party for Jonah- Find a prince to wake up Robin- Avoid getting cursed by scary fairiesWe only have ten hours to make things right . . . or this day will become a nightmare!
Dream Park: The Head of the House (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Allan Woodrow Ben ShannonNIMAC-sourced textbook. WHO'S IN CHARGE HERE? Being on your own sometimes, without parents telling you what to do, can be fun. Then again, it can be like performing a daredevil stunt without a net.
Dream Park: The Pop Star (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Allan Woodrow Ben ShannonNIMAC-sourced textbook. THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME. It's fun to have idols and imagine how wonderful their lives must be. But what would you do if you had a chance to become the person you most admire?
Dream Park: The Soccer Star (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Allan Woodrow Ben ShannonNIMAC-sourced textbook. A STAR MAKES A WISH. Having our biggest dreams fulfilled can feel magical. But sometimes getting exactly what we want doesn't turn out to be at all what we expected.
Dream Park: The Straight-A Kid (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Allan Woodrow Ben ShannonNIMAC-sourced textbook. THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM. If you could get all A's without studying, would you do it? It might sound like an impossible dream come true—but be careful what you wish for.
Dream Shield (Star Friends #11)
by Linda ChapmanIn the 11th installment of the Star Friends series, Mia, Lexi, Sita, and Violet suspect dark magic when everyone in town suddenly becomes lazy. But how can the girls stop it when they're being affected, too?Westport is hosting a scarecrow competition, and the Star Friends are so excited to be taking part. But suddenly, everyone in the town becomes extremely lazy. The girls suspect that there might be dark magic at work, but how can they stop it when they&’re being affected, too? With black-and-white illustrations throughout.In the Star Friends chapter book series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Sita, and Violet all discover that they are Star Friends -- they can communicate with the animals that have traveled from the Star World. The animals show the girls how to use their unique magic abilities to do good. A whole world of magical adventures awaits!
Dream Storm (Remnants Series #11)
by K. A. ApplegateThis story is about the Remnants who struggled to survive not only on the earth but also in the cataclysmic psychotropic dream storm.
Dream Team (Love Puppies)
by JaNay Brown-WoodAdorable dogs + a sprinkle of magic + a celebration of social emotional learning!Yip! Yip! Hooray! A little magic can save the day!A mission like no other has the Love Puppies stuck. Eliana has excellent basketball skills, and Barkley knows she's talented enough to make the school team--that is, if she can figure out how to be a good teammate. How are the pups supposed to help someone who has no interest in sharing the ball, playing nice, or making friends?With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies will have to work hard to figure out how to really help Eliana. Anything is paw-sible with the power of love!
Dream Weaver (LyricPop)
by Gary WrightGary Wright’s hit song is reimagined as a fantastical picture book to delight dreamers of all ages.“Strongly recommended . . . A bedtime classic in the making, Dream Weaver provides the perfect opportunity for parents to share this timeless song and will surely spark the imaginations of young and old alike.” —Midwest Book Review“Oo-hoo dream weaverI believe you can get me through the nightOo-hoo dream weaverI believe we can reach the morning light . . .”Dream Weaver is a vibrantly illustrated picture book based on Gary Wright’s 1975 breakout single from his platinum-selling album The Dream Weaver, which has sold over two million copies. “Dream Weaver” peaked at #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and reached #1 in Canada. The song’s popularity continued long after its release, and in 1991, Wright recorded a new version for the Wayne’s World soundtrack; the soundtrack reached #1 on Billboard’s soundtrack album chart and also sold over two million copies. “Dream Weaver” continues to appear in films and TV shows to this day.With lyrics by Gary Wright and illustrations by Rob Sayegh Jr., this magical picture book follows a little boy’s dream of a train that takes him all the way to the moon. Poised to become a bedtime classic, Dream Weaver is the perfect opportunity for parents to share this timeless song and will surely spark the imaginations of young and old alike.
Dream Within a Dream
by Patricia MacLachlanA young girl finds herself—and so much more—during a summer stay with her grandparents in this tender novel from Newbery Award–winning author Patricia MacLachlan. <P><P>When Louisa (short for Louisiana) is sent to stay with her grandparents for the summer, she’s not looking forward to it. While her brother is determined to find a way to stay on Deer Island forever, Louisa would rather be off having adventures with their globetrotting ornithographer parents. She’s a writer, and there’s nothing on all of Deer Island to write about—right? <P><P> Louisa quickly discovers that small doesn’t necessarily mean quiet, and the island has plenty of scope for the imagination. It also has George, the boy who helps her see the world in a whole new light. The end of summer is coming fast, and Louisa must decide what she really wants: travel the world with her parents, or stay on Deer Island with the people she’s only just learning to love?
Dream of the Blue Turtle: Trouble At Trident Academy; Battle Of The Best Friends; A Whale Of A Tale; Danger In The Deep Blue Sea; The Lost Princess; The Secret Sea Horse; Dream Of The Blue Turtle; Treasure In Trident City; A Royal Tea; A Tale Of Two Sisters (Mermaid Tales #7)
by Debbie Dadey Tatevik AvakyanKiki Coral has an amazing gift: she can see the future. She doesn't have visions very often, but they are always surprising! When Kiki sees a vision of her classmate Rocky Ridge coming face-to-frightening-face with a gigantic leatherback turtle, she is frightened to the tip of her shiny purple tail. Can Kiki save Rocky from his dangerous fate? What if no one in Trident Academy believes her scary prediction?
Dream on, Amber
by Helen Crawford-White Emma Shevah<P>My name is Amber Alessandra Leola Kimiko Miyamoto. <P>I have no idea why my parents gave me all those hideous names but they must have wanted to ruin my life, and you know what? <P>They did an amazing job. <P>As a half-Japanese, half-Italian girl with a ridiculous name, Amber's not feeling molto bene (very good) about making friends at her new school. <P>But the hardest thing about being Amber is that a part of her is missing. Her dad. He left when she was little and he isn't coming back. Not for her first day of middle school and not for her little sister's birthday. <P>So Amber will have to dream up a way for the Miyamoto sisters to make it on their own...
Dream to Win: Mo Farah
by Roy Apps Chris KingMo Farah is the UK's most successful distance runner - and double gold-medalist at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read his story, from his childhood in Somalia up to when he crossed the finish line at London 2012.It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport, and these short, inspirational biographies show just how tough it can be. Focusing on top athletes and sport personalities, each dramatic story brings to life the skill, determination and luck needed to break through into top level competition. Suitable for readers aged 7+, this title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.
Dream, Annie, Dream
by Waka T. BrownIn this empowering deconstruction of the so-called American Dream, a twelve-year-old Japanese American girl grapples with, and ultimately rises above, the racism and trials of middle school she experiences while chasing her dreams. <p><p> As the daughter of immigrants who came to America for a better life, Annie Inoue was raised to dream big. And at the start of seventh grade, she’s channeling that irrepressible hope into becoming the lead in her school play. <p><p> So when Annie lands an impressive role in the production of The King and I, she’s thrilled . . . until she starts to hear grumbles from her mostly white classmates that she only got the part because it’s an Asian play with Asian characters. Is this all people see when they see her? Is this the only kind of success they’ll let her have—one that they can tear down or use race to belittle? <p><p> Disheartened but determined, Annie channels her hurt into a new dream: showing everyone what she’s made of. <p><p> Waka T. Brown, author of While I Was Away, delivers an uplifting coming-of-age story about a Japanese American girl’s fight to make space for herself in a world that claims to celebrate everyone’s differences but doesn’t always follow through.
DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon Cinestory Comic (How To Train Your Dragon #2)
by DreamWorks AnimationHiccup is a teenage Viking from the Isle of Berk, where fighting dragons is a way of life. His progressive views and dry sense of humor make him a misfit, despite the fact that his father is chief of the tribe. Tossed into dragon-fighting school, he endeavors to prove himself a true Viking, but when he befriends an injured dragon he names Toothless, he has the chance to plot a new course for his people—and dragonkind. Fans will love the graphic novel style retelling of this epic adventure from the hit DreamWorks Animation movie, How to Train Your Dragon. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
DreamWorks The Adventures of Puss in Boots: Cat of Action Cinestory Comic
by DreamWorksViva Gato!After rescuing a damsel in distress in true Puss in Boots style, the charming sword fighter follows her through a hidden portal and finds himself in none other than the legendary San Lorenzo-a mythical land of orphans that is protected by a magical barrier, invisible to the outside world.Everything is going great...until he manages to reveal the town to the entire world by accidentally reversing an ancient protective spell! Before he knows it, Puss is catapulted into a world of magical riddling sphinxes, exploding sugar cookies, enthusiastic wishing stars, and a whole lot of trouble!Everyone's favorite feline trickster is back in this purr-fect graphic novel-style retelling of three exciting episodes of DreamWorks The Adventures of Puss in Boots. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Dreamcrusher (Replica #19)
by Marilyn KayeA sudden storm at an end-of-summer, back-to-school party sends Amy scrambling for cover-but a bolt of lightning hits her as she runs. Next thing she knows, she wakes up in a hospital emergency room. Everything's fine. Or is it? Suddenly Amy can hear more than she'd like to. She can see things that disturb her. In fact, all her senses are on edge. At first Amy thinks it's way cool to have extrasensory abilities--until they become more like a curse than a gift. Now she just wants to shut them down for good!
Dreamer's Nightmare (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel)
by Nicole AndelfingerDon't miss this original canon prequel story set in the world of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince, with story by the creators of the series and of the New York Times bestselling Through the Moon (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1).In the quiet town of Noct in the Human Kingdom of Katolis, a storm has been brewing. By the time young princes Callum and Ezran arrive, the community is in a state of panic. A mysterious force has been sweeping through town, putting any adult who encounters it into a deep sleep. Children recount what they saw -- some describe a beast, others a dragon, some even mention an elf - but is there truly something sinister at work, or have their imaginations gotten the best of them?While King Harrow, Aunt Amaya, and the rest of the adults attempt to solve the mystery, Callum and Ezran meet compelling forces of their own. While each prince has something to prove, they will need to work together if they want to get to the bottom of things. Can Callum and Ezran uncover the source of the chaos before all of Noct is lost to a nightmare?
Dreamer, Wisher, Liar
by Charise Mericle HarperDreamer, Wisher, Liar is a heartwarming story about one girl's transformative summer full of friendship, secret magic, and family. Fans of Rebecca Stead will enjoy Charise Mericle Harper's funny and poignant novel.When her best friend is moving away and her mom has arranged for some strange little girl to come and stay with them, Ash--who is petrified of change and new people--is expecting the worst summer of her life. Then seven-year-old Claire shows up. Armed with a love of thrift-store clothes and an altogether too-sunny disposition, Claire proceeds to turn Ash's carefully constructed life upside down.While every part of Ash's life seems to be disrupted, she must protect a carefully hidden secret: She has discovered a magical jar in her basement. It's a wish jar, full of someone's old wishes--and it has the power to send her back in time and provide a window into another friendship between two girls. Discovering her own connection to the girls' story shows Ash that her life is full of surprises and friends she never saw coming.
Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building
by Christy HaleA picture book that connects great works of architecture to the ways children build and play.Cupon cups tacking up,smaller, smaller,and growing taller! Children building-Concrete poetry- Pair them with notable structures from around the world and see children's constructions taken to the level of architectural treasures. Here is a unique celebration of children's playtime explorations and the surprising ways childhood experiences find expression in the dreams and works of innovative architects. Come be inspired to play-dream-build-discover!