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The Most Exciting Eid
by Zeba TalkhaniJoin Safa and her family for Eid al-Fitr in this heartwarming celebration of the holiday!Eid al-Fitr is nearly here! Follow along with Safa and her loved ones during their vibrant celebration of Eid, the Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan.Safa can't wait to participate in all of her favorite holiday traditions: decorating the house, eating yummy food, henna, and enjoying the big family gathering! Safa loves sharing special moments and gifts with her family. But she's also having a hard time sharing her Eid gifts with her cousin, Alissa. Will Safa learn what the spirit of Eid al-Fitr is truly all about?With beautiful illustrations, joyous text, and an important lesson about the gift of giving, this book is perfect for holiday celebrations and family sharing!
The Most Magical Time of the Year! (Afro Unicorn)
by April ShowersUnicorn best friends Magical, Unique, and Divine are getting ready to welcome Santa in this Christmas picture-book adventure. Celebrate your inner unicorn with the first holiday book in the Afro Unicorn line! Includes countdown calendar and stickers.December is finally here, and all the unicorns in the kingdom of Afronia are excited to meet Santa. But when Santa gets lost on the way, the unicorns fear that Christmas will be ruined. It&’s up to Magical, Unique, and Divine to use their superpowers of love and kindness to save Christmas. Let the Christmas countdown begin in this tale of love and hope for the holidays!When Afro Unicorn creator April Showers realized that her favorite emoji—the unicorn!—was only available in white, she was inspired to create a more inclusive brand for children of color to celebrate how magical, unique, and divine they truly are. Don&’t miss the other books in the Afro Unicorn series—A Magical DayWe Are Afro Unicorns
The Most Perfect Persimmon
by Hannah ChungIn this charming author-illustrator debut, a Korean American girl harvests a perfectly ripe persimmon that she can&’t wait to share with Grandma.When Joo Hong harvests a beautiful persimmon from her mom&’s garden, she can&’t wait to give it to her Grandma who is visiting from far away. However, the days leading up to her arrival feel like forever—and the persimmon is looking less and less perfect as time passes by. What can Joo Hong do to make sure it&’s perfectly ripe—and not mushy and wrinkly—for Grandma&’s visit? A tender story about three generations of Korean women and one perfect persimmon, this debut from author-illustrator Hannah Chung shows that even when things don&’t go as planned, something even better may be in store.
The Moth in the Mirror (Splintered Series)
by A. G. HowardAn original ebook-only novella in the Splintered series, told from the points of view of both Jeb and Morpheus. Morpheus wants to know more about his rival for Alyssa's affections, so he digs into Jeb's memories of his time in Wonderland. But he may be surprised by what he finds. This brand-new story and perspective from A.G. Howard's dark, magical world stands alone but also provides a tantalizing glimpse of what's to come in Unhinged, the sequel to Splintered.
The Mouse House: The Great Big Paw Print; It's Raining, It's Pouring; The Mouse House; Journey To The Crystal Cave (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #11)
by Poppy GreenAt a birthday party, Sophie feels jealous when her friend gets a present that she’s been wanting in this eleventh charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series!Sophie is so excited to go to her friend Ellie’s birthday party. She loves birthday parties. She always paints her friends beautiful cards and she loves playing party games. When Ellie gets a mouse house—a little house with teeny-tiny mouse dolls and teeny-tiny furniture—Sophie tries to be happy for her friend but she actually feels very jealous. She’s always wanted a mouse house! As Sophie tries to deal with these feelings, she learns that not everybody gets what they want and not everybody wants what they have! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The Mouse Mansion
by Karina SchaapmanBeatrix Potter meets I Spy in this detailed and charming storybook adventureBest friends Julia and Sam are mice who live in the Mouse Mansion. When they’re together they find all sorts of adventures—and all kinds of trouble!Come with them as they discover a secret hiding place, greet the ragman, and learn to make pancakes. There is a shop that sells everything and a box full of treasure. And—oh no!—there might even be a rat! The Mouse Mansion is always full of surprises.Author and artist Karina Schaapman spent years building and furnishing the Mouse Mansion in which this collection of stories takes place. The elaborate dollhouse is made of cardboard boxes and papier-mâché and contains more than one hundred rooms to explore.
The Mouse and the Cat (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Wendy JamesNIMAC-sourced textbook. Oh No, Mouse! Jump! A little mouse jumps into a room. She is looking for some fun. But she finds a cat instead!
The Mouse and the Plane (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Wendy JamesNIMAC-sourced textbook What's in the Toy Box? A little mouse looks into a boy's toy box. She is looking for toys for a mouse.
The Mousier the Merrier!: Counting (Mouse Math)
by Eleanor MayAlbert has the rainy-day blues. But Mom's suggestion that he and Wanda invite some friends over starts to snowball when Albert invites one mouse after another! How will they ever fit—and what will Mom say?
The Museum of Nothing
by Steven GuarnacciaDiscover all the many ways that nothing is really something! This mind-bendingly clever picture book about a visit to the Museum of Nothing will have curious readers marveling and laughing along.There is so much more to nothing than you think! Join Oona and Otto on a tour of the funny, fascinating Museum of Nothing in this imaginative read-aloud from noted designer Guarnaccia. This museum proudly displays every kind of nothing. There&’s the Hall of Holes (donut, button, black), the Zero Wing, the Nobody Room—where the Invisible Man is the star attraction—and more. With pages full of witty details to discover, this captivating book is perfect for curious kids ages 5-9 looking for their next big mind-bending adventure.
The Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures)
by Mike ThalerIt's another scary day at the Black Lagoon. . . .Join Hubie once again as he faces his comically horrific fears during his first day of music class. Featuring a Valkyrie/Viking teacher who comes armed with a pitchfork, a laser baton, and a prison called Sing-Sing, this story is sure to amuse and quell fears of new experiences at the same time!
The Mutineers: A Tale Of Old Days At Sea And Of Adventures In The Far East (large Print Edition)
by Charles Boardman HawesFrom the Newbery Medal Winning Author Of The Dark Frigate, The Mutineers is a tale of old days at Sea and of Adventures in the Far East. Strange events happened in our first month at sea—events so subtle as perhaps to seem an unimportant part of this narrative of a strange voyage, yet really as necessary to the foundation of the story as the single bricks and the single dabs of mortar at the base of a tall chimney are necessary to the completed structure. I later had cause to remember each trivial incident as if it had been written in letters of fire. Adventure on the High Seas.
The Mutts Autumn Diaries (Mutts Kids #3)
by Patrick McDonnellGrab a sweater and pick out a pumpkin—it&’s finally fall! Follow along as our dynamic duo, Earl and Mooch, enjoy the changing colors, start up a (very large) leaf collection, and select the very best Trick-or-Treat costumes. When they aren&’t busy filling their bellies with Halloween treats and Thanksgiving shnacks, Mooch and Earl show Bip, Bop and the rest of the gang that the best way to appreciate the season is with a friend.
The Mutts Summer Diaries (Mutts Kids #5)
by Patrick McDonnellIt&’s summertime, and the living is easy, the ice cream is cold, and the temperature is so hot your brains will melt right out of your head. Mooch and Earl are eager to make the most of it, lounging in the backyard pool, building sandcastles on the beach, and exchanging knock-knock jokes with a dolphin. From whales and tsunamis to lemonade and Bermuda shorts, this Mutts collection is packed full of summer fun!
The Mutts Winter Diaries (Mutts Kids #2)
by Patrick McDonnellIt&’s wintertime for our favorite furry friends, Earl and Mooch, and they have a lot to do to get ready to hibernate: Step 1: Fill their bellies with shnacky shnacks. Step 2: Cozy up on their people&’s warm laps. Or maybe instead of hibernating, Mooch and Earl will help Shtinky Puddin&’, Bip and Bop, and the rest of their buddies enjoy the beautiful and magical winter season. Take a peek at The Mutts Winter Diaries to find out. You can help your animal friends, too! Check out the More to Explore section in the back of TheMutts Winter Diaries to find out how you can make sure winter critters stay warm and full of shnacks through the cold, snowy months.
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
by Chris Van AllsburgAn inspired collection of short stories by an all-star cast of best-selling storytellers based on the thought-provoking illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. For more than twenty-five years, the illustrations in the extraordinary Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg have intrigued and entertained readers of all ages. Thousands of children have been inspired to weave their own stories to go with these enigmatic pictures. Now we've asked some of our very best storytellers to spin the tales. Enter The Chronicles of Harris Burdick to gather this incredible compendium of stories: mysterious, funny, creepy, poignant, these are tales you won't soon forget. This inspired collection of short stories features many remarkable, best-selling authors in the worlds of both adult and children's literature: Sherman Alexie, M.T. Anderson, Kate DiCamillo, Cory Doctorow, Jules Feiffer, Stephen King, Tabitha King, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, Walter Dean Myers, Linda Sue Park, Louis Sachar, Jon Scieszka, Lemony Snicket, and Chris Van Allsburg himself. Van Allsburg's Harris Burdick illustrations have evoked such wonderment and imagination since Harris Burdick's original publication in 1984; many have speculated or have woven their own stories to go with his images. More than ever, the illustrations send off their eerie call for text and continue to compel and pick at the reader's brain for a backstory--a threaded tale behind the image. In this book, we've collected some of the best storytellers to spin them. Images and image descriptions available.
The Mysterious Woods of Whistle Root
by Christopher Pennell"An enchanting, fast-paced fantasy in the vein of E. B. White."—Booklist "Charming black-and-white illustrations add to the overall effect of the story, which will remind readers of beloved works by Kate DiCamillo and E. B. White. . . . It's all rather old-fashioned and quite lovely."—School Library Journal —
The Mystery Across the Secret Bridge (Greetings from Somewhere #7)
by Harper ParisEthan and Ella find a mystery atop Machu Picchu in the seventh book of Greetings from Somewhere, an exciting series about mystery, travel, and adventure.The Briar family is off to Peru! They explore small towns within the Sacred Valley, go horseback riding up into ancient salt mines, help weave alpaca wool into blankets, and then travel to Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” While Ethan and Ella are exploring the incredible site, they come across a wooden bridge that leads them to a mysterious stone structure. What is it, why haven’t they heard about it—and why does it seem to look like a snake, a bird, and a puma at the same time? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Greetings from Somewhere chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The Mystery Hat
by Rune Brandt Bennicke Jakob Hjort JensenCrow, Pig, and Beaver are taking a nice stroll in the woods when they come across a red hat sitting in a puddle. Whose hat is it? What mysterious circumstances could have brought it to this very puddle? Crow thinks that Bear lost the hat when he fell into a giant hole. Perhaps Bear is holding his breath underground, waiting to be saved! Beaver thinks he's got a better idea. Maybe Turtle, who was wearing the hat, was snatched up and made into yummy turtle soup by a crazed snowman! Can Pig come up with a logical explanation so that the friends can be rid of all these hogwash ideas?Imaginations run wild in this hilarious picture book from Rune Brandt Bennicke and Jakob Hjort Jensen. The Mystery Hat is sure to get a chuckle from all during the cold winter months.
The Mystery Of The Kibble Crook
by Norman Bridwell Gita Lloyd Eric Binder Liz MillsT-Bone eats all of Cleo's new dog food but does not admit it right away.
The Mystery of the Birthday Basher (The Magical Land of Birthdays)
by Amirah KassemReturn to the Magical Land of Birthdays in Book #2 of this sugary-sweet series! It&’s been almost six months since Amirah visited the Magical Land of Birthdays, which means it&’s almost time for her half birthday! As that special day approaches, Amirah realizes something is not right in the birthday universe. Party invitations are going missing, people don&’t feel like celebrating, and stores are sold out of birthday cake ingredients. When Amirah notices that the pages of The Power of Sprinkles are fading away before her eyes, she knows something is terribly wrong. That&’s when she and her B-Buds, new and old, travel back to the Magical Land of Birthdays, where they discover that someone is determined to rid the world of birthday magic—by destroying the Magical Land of Birthdays! Can Amirah and her B-Buds restore the magic before it&’s too late?
The Mystery of the Blue Ring: The Mystery Of The Blue Ring, The Riddle Of The Red Purse, The Secret At The Polk Street School, And The Powder Puff Puzzle (The Polk Street Mysteries #1)
by Patricia Reilly GiffSecond-grader Dawn Bosco puts her mystery-solving skills to the test when her former best friend, Emily Arrow, loses her birthday ring Dawn Bosco and Emily Arrow used to be best friends, until Dawn took Emily&’s unicorn. Even though Dawn eventually gave it back, Emily still won&’t talk to her. When Emily&’s blue birthday ring goes missing after art class, the rest of the second grade accuses Dawn of stealing it. Dawn sets out to solve the mystery herself to prove she is innocent—and maybe get her best friend back. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Patricia Reilly Giff including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
The Mystery of the Golden Feather: A Mindful Journey Through Birdsong
by Tessa StricklandDive into this enchanting story that takes children on a mindful journey by encouraging them to listen out for birdsong. When Felix finds a feather on his windowsill, he is eager to uncover what bird it belongs to. But the answer comes to him in a way he least expects it to, by simply taking a moment to pause, and listen to the music of the birds around him.Children aged 3-5 will love to learn about birdsong, capturing the calm and clarity we can find when we clear our heads to be more mindful. This beautiful book places thoughtful, lyrical words alongside stunning illustrations to make this a simply captivating read for little ones. What&’s more, at the end of the story are some simple mindfulness techniques that toddlers and carers can enjoy practicing together in everyday life.Inside the pages of this beautiful book about birdsong, you&’ll find:- A wonderful story combining mindfulness and nature that encourages readers to use the calming, mindful practices of the book in real life.- Stunning illustrations that go alongside simple, age-appropriate and lyrical text for little ones. - Four mindfulness reference pages at the back of the book, providing advice and tips for parents and carers to share with their child in everyday life.- The beautiful cover and special finishes make this a treasured keepsake gift.A personal note from the author, Tessa Strickland, invites little ones to join Felix as he stops to appreciate the present moment, and the wonderful natural sounds it has to offer. Whether you are looking to find a quiet moment, or for a way to remind little ones to pause and take in their surroundings, The Mystery of the Golden Feather is a book they can treasure forever.
The Mystery of the Icy Paw Prints
by Marcos Calo Harper ParisEthan and Ella follow some icy paw prints that lead to a brand-new mystery in the ninth book of Greetings from Somewhere, an exciting series about mystery, travel, and adventure.Ethan and Ella are back in the USA, though they're still far from home. While visiting Alaska, the twins see glaciers and grizzlies, kayak through fjords, and learn about polar bears! They also meet some native people who tell them that lately their food supplies have been going missing. And when Ethan and Ella spot some nearby paw prints, they wonder who the paws belong to...and if they might belong to the thief responsible for stealing all the food! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Greetings from Somewhere chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The Mystery of the Lion's Tail (Greetings from Somewhere #5)
by Marcos Calo Harper ParisEthan and Ella search for lions on a safari in Kenya in the fifth book of Greetings from Somewhere, an exciting series about mystery, travel, and adventure.Ethan, Ella, and their parents travel to the Maasai Mara in Kenya where they stay in a cabin and venture out on safaris every day in search of The Big Five game animals--the African elephant, the Cape buffalo, the leopard, the rhinoceros, and, of course, the lion. The kids are so excited when they see four of the five animals within the first few days, but where are the lions? Both Ethan and Ella could swear they've seen a lion's tail poking out from behind a tree, but they cannot seem to find the animal itself! Then, the twins talk to a boy and girl who live in the Maasai Mara. The locals give Ethan and Ella some clues about spotting lions. With a little help and some good detective work, the twins discover a whole lion family on their last day in Kenya! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Greetings from Somewhere chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.