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• Bookshare Web Reader - A customized reading tool for Bookshare members offering all the features of DAISY with a single click of the "Read Now" link.
• DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) - A digital book file format. DAISY books from Bookshare are DAISY 3.0 text files that work with just about every type of access technology that reads text. Books that contain images will have the download option of ‘DAISY Text with Images’.
• BRF (Braille Refreshable Format) - Digital Braille for use with refreshable Braille devices and Braille embossers.
• MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) - Provides audio only with no text. These books are created with a text-to-speech engine and spoken by Kendra, a high quality synthetic voice from Ivona. Any device that supports MP3 playback is compatible.
• DAISY Audio - Similar to the DAISY option above; however, this option uses MP3 files created with our text-to-speech engine that utilizes Ivonas Kendra voice. This format will work with Daisy Audio compatible players such as Victor Reader Stream and Read2Go.
• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

Bambi (Little Golden Book)

Classic Disney illustrations from the 1940s make this Little Golden Book retelling of an all-time favorite a keeper for Disney and Little Golden Book collectors alike!

Bambi's Hide-and-Seek (Step into Reading)

Boys and girls ages 4-6 can play hide-and-seek with Bambi and Thumper in this Step into Reading leveled reader based on the classic animated film Disney's Bambi!

The Bamboo Sword

Set in 1853 in Japan, this novel follows Yoshi, a Japanese boy who dreams of someday becoming a samurai. Unfortunately, as part of the serving class, Yoshi can never become a warrior. He is taken up by Manjiro, the protagonist of Preus’s Heart of a Samurai, and becomes his servant and secret watchdog. Meanwhile, Commodore Matthew Perry and his USS Susquehanna squadron of steamships arrive in Edo Bay demanding “diplomatically” that Japan open its ports to foreign trade. Aboard the commodore’s flagship is a cabin boy, Jack, who becomes separated from his American companions while on shore. When he and Yoshi cross paths, they set out on a grand adventure to get Jack back to his ship before he is discovered by the shogun’s samurai.

Banana

A quirky and hilarious picture book parable about parental distraction and a daughter's clever solution.My dad is the best. We love hanging out together. Recently, he got this banana. At first, we had a great time with the banana — it does cool stuff and it&’s really fun. But lately he&’s spending too much time with the banana. He&’s distracted, and he&’s not enjoying the things he used to enjoy, like hanging out with me. I don&’t think this banana is good for him. It&’s time to take action. Zoey Abbott tackles parental distraction in a quirky and hilarious way in this parable about too much of a good thing. With her trademark wit and engaging illustrations, she introduces a very wise kid and a not-so-wise parent who eventually see eye to eye in a story that will delight readers of all ages.

Banana Banana Meatball (GoNoodle)

Dance, laugh, and learn with this GoNoodle storybook!Get ready to learn about patterns with the Blazer Fresh crew! Introduce readers to some of their favorite GoNoodle characters with this new hardcover storybook based on "Banana Banana Meatball," the popular video and song that embraces dancing, diversity, education, and good old-fashioned fun! Get up and get moving with GoNoodle!

Banana Dream

A young boy in Iraq yearns to taste the bananas that have been made unavailable by warfare.Growing up in Iraq after the Gulf War, Mooz didn&’t always like his name, which means &“banana&”. But when he learns the story behind it, he&’s proud, even when being teased by his classmates. Now all he yearns for is to taste a banana—a lofty dream in a time when few countries are trading with Iraq, where bananas don&’t grow.Inspired by author Hasan Namir&’s own childhood, Banana Dream is at once a celebration of a seemingly ordinary fruit and a snapshot of how war can alter a landscape. Artist Daby Zainab Faidhi&’s background in architectural illustration is evident as she brings the story's setting vividly to life.

Barbed Wire Baseball

As a boy, Kenichi “Zeni” Zenimura dreams of playing professional baseball, but everyone tells him he is too small. Yet he grows up to be a successful player, playing with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig! When the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor in 1941, Zeni and his family are sent to one of ten internment camps where more than 110,000 people of Japanese ancestry are imprisoned without trials. Zeni brings the game of baseball to the camp, along with a sense of hope. This true story, set in a Japanese internment camp during World War II, introduces children to a little-discussed part of American history through Marissa Moss’s rich text and Yuko Shimizu’s beautiful illustrations. The book includes author and illustrator notes, archival photographs, and a bibliography.

Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 Big Golden Book (Barbie)

A children's book about Barbie as a mermaid.

Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 Little Golden Book (Barbie)

A story about Barbie as a mermaid.

Barbra Streisand: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about legendary music icon, Barbra Streisand. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Barbra Streisand--the EGOT-winning singer, actress, and director and star of Funny Girl and Hello, Dolly!--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: Dolly PartonTaylor SwiftJulie AndrewsBeyoncé

Bare Tree and Little Wind: A Story for Holy Week

A lyrical, captivating retelling of the Palm Sunday and Easter story from National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins, author of Rickshaw Girl, that is sure to become a beloved tradition for families of faith.Little Wind and the trees of Jerusalem can't wait for Real King to visit. But Little Wind is puzzled when the king doesn't look how he expected. His wise friend Bare Tree helps him learn that sometimes strength is found in sacrifice, and new life can spring up even when all hope seems lost. This story stands apart for its imagination, endearing characters, and how it weaves Old Testament imagery into Holy Week and the promise of Jesus's triumphant return. While the youngest readers will connect to the curious Little Wind, older children and parents will appreciate the layers of meaning and Scriptural references in the story, making it a book families can enjoy together year after year.

Barefoot in the Sand

When Saul was a little boy, he used to listen to stories about a place called Eretz Yisrael – the land of Israel. Everything he heard inspired him and he longed to know what it would be like to live there. He dreamed about being barefoot in the sand; about digging deep into the soil to plant young saplings that, with time and patience, would grow into strong trees full of apples and figs. When he was old enough, determined to make his dream come true, he devised a plan to travel there. But what happens when your dreams come true? Are they as you had imagined them? Follow Saul in this heart-warming tale about growing up and making your dreams come true. Discover the people he meets along the way and the importance of accepting everyone, no matter where they come from. Great things await us all if we are patient enough to discover them and if we are brave enough to pursue or dreams.

Bark, George

"Bark, George," says George's mother, and George goes: "Meow," which definitely isn't right, because George is a dog. What's going on with George? Find out in this hilarious picture book from Jules Feiffer. Images and image descriptions available.

Bark in the Park!: Poems for Dog Lovers

Go on a walk to the park with all different kinds of dogs and their owners in this funny and charming poetry picture book.Enjoy Avery Corman's canine poetry for an Afghan hound, basset hound, beagle, bloodhound, Daschshund, boxer, greyhound, and more as they stroll with their owners to the park.PugIs the Pug cute? Or is the Pug ugh?Mostly, people loveThe little Pug's mugHyewon Yum captures the unique characteristics of the owner and his pet as she beautifully illustrates the humorous walk from each dog's home to the park and back.

Barnabas Goes Swimming: My First (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)

Barnabas Goes Swimming—Barnabas Bear and Russell Raccoon want to go swimming, but all their friends in the Brookdale Wood are too busy. Peter Pig is busy in the mud and Prickly Paul is busy napping. But Barnabas can always find a reason to thank God for a summer day. This story focuses on the daily life of Barnabas Bear and his group of friends that live in Brookdale Wood.

Barnabas Helps a Friend: My First (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)

Barnabas Helps a Friend—Barnabas Bear and Russell Raccoon explore the damage after a storm whips through Brookdale Wood. They want to help Mr. Beaver, whose home was destroyed by a fallen tree. When the little friends find they aren’t strong enough to help, they go out looking for other helpers because “friends always help when trouble comes.” This story focuses on the daily life of Barnabas Bear and his group of friends that live in Brookdale Wood.

Barnacle Is Bored

Barnacle is bored. Bored. Bored. Bored.Barnacle is stuck on the underside of a pier, wishing he had something to do. Every day is exactly the same. The tide comes in and Barnacle gets wet. The tide goes out and Barnacle dries off. Boring! Barnacle wants something EXCITING to happen. Then a colorful fish swims by. Barnacle bets the fish doesn't have a boring life. In the end, it turns out exciting isn't always better. . .

Barney Sweet Dreams

Read favorite bedtime stories, poems and lullabies with Barney and his friends. Picture descriptions present.

Barney's In, Out and All Around

It's a car. It's a boat. It's a rocket ship. No--it's a cardboard box! But with a little imagination, Barney turns an ordinary box into extraordinary fun. The fun photography book introduces more early learning concepts to little ones.

Barry: The Fish With Fingers

Life under the sea can be as dull as dishwater, until Barry arrives, that is. See, Barry is no ordinary fish-he's a fish withfingers! And fingers mean finger puppets, finger painting, knitting, counting to ten, tickling, and all sorts of fun things. It isn't long before all of the other fish want fingers, too. Life under the sea will never be the same again. . . . Sue Hendra's hilarious text and bright, bold, colorful art will have youngsters begging to read this story again and again. Fro...

Bathtime for Biscuit (My First I Can Read)

For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody’s favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure!Woof, woof! Biscuit needs a bath!Everything is ready for Biscuit's bath; everything except Biscuit! He wants to roll in the mud and play with his friend Puddles! Will Biscuit ever be clean? Join Biscuit in this bathtime fun-filled adventure.Bathtime for Biscuit, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.

Bathtime For Biscuit (I Can Read #My First Shared Reading)

Bathtime for Chickies (Chickies)

It's bathtime for the Chickies! With engaging rhymes and endearing illustrations, Janee Trasler's books are perfect for babies and toddlers to enjoy. In this playful and helpful book, parents and children will find that Pig, Cow, Sheep, and Chickies make bathtime lots of fun!Wash these tummies.Wash those ears.Wash your fronts,and wash your rears.

The Batman (Step into Reading)

This leveled reader introduces readers to Batman™ as featured in the exciting movie The Batman!The Batman wasa huge hit in theaters, bringing with it all the adventure and action of one of the most popular Super Heroes of all time. This motion picture event follows the adventures of the Caped Crusader as he races against time to save his beloved Gotham City! Batman's friends and foes, including Catwoman™, The Riddler™, and The Penguin™, star in this kid-friendly leveled reader!This Step 3 Step into Reading introduces Batman fans ages 4 to 7 to the iconic DC Super Hero, his tech, and his friends and foes. It includes more than 30 stickers to add to the fun! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.

Batman 5-Minute Stories (DC Batman)

This collection features ten Batman stories that can each be read aloud in five minutes.With a sturdy padded cover, this Batman 5-Minute Stories collection makes anytime the perfect time to serve up some justice alongside the Caped Crusader! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this collection of tales featuring Batman and the other DC super heroes in action. Each story can be read in five minutes or less, so it's perfect for bedtime-or anytime!