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All For The Better: A Story Of El Barrio (Steck-Vaughn Stories Of America)
by Nicholasa Mohr Rudy GutierrezDuring the dark days of the Great Depression, eleven-year-old Evelina Lopez leaves Puerto Rico to live with an aunt in New York City. Evelina learns that one person can make a difference as she adjusts to life in her new home.
All for One (Definitely Dominguita #3)
by Terry Catasus JenningsJudy Moody meets the One Day at a Time remake in this third story in a chapter book series featuring a young Cuban American girl who tries to find adventure based on the classics she read with her beloved abuela—can Dominguita save a quinceañera?Dom, Pancho, Steph, and their noble steed, Rocco, are ready for their next adventure! When their beloved El Señor Fuentes asks Dom to run a very important errand—to put the order in at the local butcher shop for his daughter, Leni&’s, upcoming quinceañera—Dom is happy to help. But when Señor Fuentes discovers the order was never put in—and the food for the party has been sold to someone else—Dom takes a cue from The Three Musketeers to try and figure out what happened. With the help of Pancho and Steph, Dom discovers the dastardly Bublassi brothers have big plans to sabotage Leni&’s party. Keeping in mind the famous motto All for One and One for All, Mundytown&’s own Three Musketeers are determined to make sure Leni has a party she&’ll remember for all the right reasons!
All For Pie, Pie For All (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue: Level H)
by David Martin Valeri GorbachevGrandma Cat makes a delicious apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone — and even a piece left over. Grandma Mouse finds a piece of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone — and even crumbs left over. Grandma Ant spies some crumbs of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone. But what's left over after cats, mice, and ants have had their fill? Little readers will eat up this scrumptious, gently math-related story that's as sweet and satisfying as a fresh-baked dessert.
All I Want for Christmas Is You
by Mariah CareyMariah Carey's classic Christmas song is now featured in a one-of-a-kind picture book that will have readers of all ages singing all season long!Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You", one of the bestselling and most beloved songs of all time, brings Christmas joy to countless listeners of all ages every year. And now its classic lyrics will bring that same holiday spirit to readers of all ages in this one-of-a-kind picture book about a young girl whose greatest Christmas wish is for a new puppy! Full of festive December moments with family, friends, presents, and of course, Santa Claus—and featuring lively yuletide illustrations alongside the complete song lyrics—All I Want for Christmas Is You will become a cherished part of your family's Christmas traditions for many years to come. Includes a special Christmas letter from Mariah to her fans!"All we want for Christmas is this!" —USA Today"All we want for Christmas is Mariah Carey's new book!" --People Magazine "All I Want For Christmas Is You is the gift that keeps on giving." --Entertainment Weekly
The All-I'll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll
by Patricia C. Mckissack Jerry PinkneyIT'S CHRISTMAS, AND NELLA is beside herself with excitement! She and her sisters have been given a real gift - a beautiful Baby Betty doll. But it's hard to share something you've waited your whole seven-year-old life for, and Nella grabs the doll for herself. It isn't long before she discovers that a doll can't do the fun things she and her sisters do together. So, as Christmas day fades, Nella shares it with her sisters. Set in the Depression era South, here's a heartwarming story that captures the essence of the holiday.From the Hardcover edition.
All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World
by Lori AlexanderFor fans of the "Who Was" series, this lively, accessible, and full-color chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of our oft-invisible world around us. Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. But in Antony van Leeuwenhoek’s time, people believed that what they saw with their own eyes was all that existed in the world. How did a simple tradesman—who didn’t go to college or speak English or Latin like all the other scientists—change everyone’s minds? Proving that remarkable discoveries can come from the most unexpected people and places, this eye-opening chapter book, illustrated with lively full-color art, celebrates the power of curiosity, ingenuity, and persistence.
All Kinds of Children
by Norma Simon Diane PatersonNorma Simon uses both the neighborhood and the international stage to celebrate children. Each carefully chosen example and comparison will help to forge a connection to friends and neighbors, other cultures, and faraway lands. As children enjoy this book, the world will grow a little smaller while understanding and acceptance will grow larger.
All Kinds of Families
by Norma Simon Joe LaskerExplores in words and pictures what a family is and how families vary in makeup and styles.
All Kinds of Friends
by Norma Simon Cherie Zamazing"Wherever you live, whoever you are, friends are important, all kinds of friends." In the spirit of her classic book, All Kinds of Families, Norma Simon leads us through a celebration of friendship--school friends, family friends, grownup friends, even pet friends! Simple, reassuring, and thoughtful, children will recognize themselves--and their friends--on every page.
All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown (All-of-a-Kind Family Classics)
by Sydney TaylorAlthough written 20 years later, this is chronologically the second book in the popular Jewish children's series. The five girls are a year older now, and Charlie is still a baby. Follow their year with the Jewish holidays and city life in the tenements of the lower East Side.
All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah
by Emily JenkinsThe beloved characters from Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from the acclaimed author and Caldecott Award-winning artist. A Kirkus Reviews best book of the year that is perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving!"Share this joyous holiday tale of a Jewish immigrant family all year long." -- Kirkus Review, starred review The beloved All-of-a-Kind Family comes to life in a new format perfect for younger readers. Join the five sisters back in 1912, on the Lower East Side of NYC, and watch as preparations for Hanukkah are made. When Gertie, the youngest, is not allowed to help prepare latkes, she throws a tantrum. Banished to the girls' bedroom, she can still hear the sounds and smell the smells of a family getting ready to celebrate. But when Papa comes home she is given the best job of all: lighting the first candle on the menorah.First published in 1951, Taylor's chapter books have become time-honored favorites, selling over a million copies and touching generations of readers. In this time when immigrants often do not feel accepted, the All-of-a-Kind Family gives a heartwarming glimpse of a Jewish immigrant family and their customs that is as relevant--and necessary--today as when it was first written. Jenkins and Zelinsky's charming compliment to Taylor's series perfectly captures the warmth and family values that made the original titles classics.
All of Us
by Kathryn ErskineA beautiful book about community and love by National Book Award winner Kathryn Erskine and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Alexandra Boiger.ME can be WE. YOU can come, too. In a lyrical text that travels the globe, National Book Award winner Kathryn Erskine shows young readers how the whole world is a community made up of people who are more similar than we are different. With stunning, cinematic art by Alexandra Boiger, the illustrator of the She Persisted series, this is the perfect read-aloud at bedtime or for story time. Perfect for fans of All Are Welcome and Be Kind. Praise for All of Us: * "[In this] book about global inclusivity . . . the breathtaking art carries the message throughout." --Booklist, starred review * "This simple yet beautiful book reminds readers that they are not alone. . . . Children will find something different every time they read the poem, and feel cherished by the message of openness." --School Library Journal, starred review"A lyrical celebration of unity and diversity . . . Purely sweet." --Kirkus Reviews "This picture book offers an uplifting vision for a unified world." --Publishers Weekly
All Paws on Deck: A Branches Book (Haggis and Tank Unleashed #1)
by Jessica YoungMeet Haggis and Tank--two dogs with BIG imaginations!Pick a book. Grow a reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Tank is an outgoing Great Dane. Haggis is a grumpy Scottie dog. In the first book in the series, Haggis and Tank set sail as pirates. At first, Haggis doesn't see what Tank does--that an adventure awaits them with just a little imagination! But soon, Haggis joins in and the two friends go on a pirate adventure. They talk like pirates, swab the deck, and even search for buried treasure. This series is full of clever wordplay and homophones that make Haggis and Tank's adventures even more fun!
All Pets Allowed: Blackberry Farm 2
by Adele GriffinNew dog, no tricks! Becket Branch has one birthday wish—a dog! Dogs are outgoing and friendly, and they live life loud, just like Becket. Becket&’s twin, Nicholas, wants a pet more like him—a peaceful, quiet indoor cat. When their parents take them to the shelter to choose a dog and a cat, it should be Becket&’s biggest BEAUTIFUL ALERT ever. But Becket&’s dream dog, Dibs, turns out to be a super-shy scaredy-pooch. Meanwhile, Nicholas&’s kitty, Given, loves being the center of attention and greeting visitors to Blackberry Farm. Can Becket and Nicholas learn how to love Dibs and Given as they are—even if they aren&’t exactly the pets the twins dreamed of? With black-and-white drawings throughout by award-winning illustrator LeUyen Pham (Real Friends), this second volume of the Blackberry Farm series offers a gentle message about embracing new friends who may not match preconceived expectations.
The All-Powerful Ring
by John Bemelmans Marciano Sophie BlackallThe second book in an exciting new chapter book series by John Bemelmans Marciano and Caldecott medalist Sophie Blackall. Welcome to Benevento, an ancient town famous for its witches! The children of Benevento have to be careful and clever to evade the clutches of such witches as the Manalonga, the Janara, and the Clopper, who hide in wells and under bridges, fly at midnight, and play tricks during Mischief Season. Five cousins - Primo, Emilio, Rosa, Maria Beppina, and Sergio - share adventures and narrow escapes, and discover astonishing secrets as they outwit the witches in each exciting story. Book #2The All-Powerful Ring: a Primo StoryWanting to stop the springtime mischiefs--and overcome his own fear of Manalonga--Primo seeks an advantage. He finds one when he discovers a mysterious ring in the belly of a fish. Is the ring just a pretty trinket or is it magic?From the Hardcover edition.
All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
by Carole Boston WeatherfordKetanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, is an inspiration and role model to children of all ages. Award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford tells her story of perseverance, dignity, and honor in this uplifting picture book biography filled with colorful and dynamic illustrations from Ashley Evans.Whatever she did, wherever she was, Ketanji Brown Jackson rose to the top.From the time their daughter was born, Ketanji Brown&’s parents taught her that if she worked hard and believed in herself, she could do anything. As a child, Ketanji focused on her studies and excelled, eventually graduating from Harvard Law School. Years later, in 2016, when she was a federal judge, a seat opened on the United States Supreme Court. In a letter to then-President Barack Obama, Leila Jackson made a case for her mother—Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Although the timing didn&’t work out then, it did in 2022, when President Joe Biden nominated her. At her confirmation, Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black female Supreme Court justice in the United States.Lyrical text by renowned author Carole Boston Weatherford and evocative illustrations by Ashley Evans combine to make this an inspirational and timely read.
All Star: How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball
by Audrey VernickThe remarkable story of Larry Doby, the first Black baseball player in the American League. In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this, he became a unifying force on and off the field, and went on to become a seven-time All Star. Illustrated with Cannaday Chapman&’s bold, stylized illustrations, this exceptional biography tells the story of an unsung hero who not only opened doors for those behind him, but set amazing records during his Hall of Fame career. More significantly, it examines the long fight to overcome racism in sports and our culture at large, a fight that is far from over.
All-Terrain Trouble! (Pictureback(R))
by David CroattoYoung Batman™ fans can leap into the Caped Crusader's adventures with this full-color storybook inspired by the All-terrain Batmobile RC vehicle toy.Batman has to upgrade the Batmobile with big tires for some big action when a group of motocross bike riding jewel thieves hit Gotham City. Unfortunately, these bad guys are teamed up with a Super-Villain that may prove to be too much even for an All-terrain Batmobile to handle. Batman fans 3 to 7 will love the all the action in this full-color storybook that is just right for them!
All That Glitters (Dollars to Doughnuts)
by Catherine DalyFrom budgeting to spending, from good deals to bad value, this new early chapter book series, Dollars to Doughnuts, tackles and explains big financial topics for kids!Lately Lucy has been spending a lot of time—and money—with Avery, the rich new girl in school: ice cream after school, boba teas, the arcade. Now Avery wants to go to SugarFest, the hottest, sweetest ticket in the city. Lucy thinks it will be amazing. Her best friend, Julian, on the other hand, isn&’t sure. Why can&’t they do something free instead?
All That Glitters
by Jill SantopoloAly and Brooke open a nail salon just for kids in this first book of the Sparkle Spa series!Sisters Aly and Brooke love spending time at their mom's popular and successful nail salon--it's their "home away from home." At the end of another incredibly busy day, Mom complains she is completely overwhelmed at work, even more so by all the kids who come to have manis and pedis. That's when the sisters have a brilliant idea: Why don't they open up a mini nail salon just for kids within Mom's store? Their plan needs a bit of polish, but all signs point to success...
All That Glitters (Sparkle Spa #1)
by Jill SantopoloAly and Brooke open a nail salon just for kids in this first book of the Sparkle Spa series! Sisters Aly and Brooke love spending time at their mom’s popular and successful nail salon—it’s their “home away from home.” At the end of another incredibly busy day, Mom complains she is completely overwhelmed at work, even more so by all the kids who come to have manis and pedis. That’s when the sisters have a brilliant idea: Why don’t they open up a mini nail salon just for kids within Mom’s store? Their plan needs a bit of polish, but all signs point to success…
All That Glitters (Enchanted Pony Academy #1)
by Lisa Ann ScottIn this fabulous fantasy series opener, one of the newest students at a school for magical ponies learns about confidence and the power within.Daisy is thrilled to be attending the Enchanted Pony Academy, where glitter ponies learn to use their magic. But she’s nervous, too. Daisy’s hooves are sparkly, just like every other magical pony’s, but they don’t give off glitter. And worse, she has no idea what her magical power might be!Will the Academy help Daisy discover her magic and make all her dreams come true . . . or will she learn that there’s been a huge mistake?
All the Beating Hearts
by Julie FoglianoThe cyclical nature of day and night frames a heartfelt exploration of the shared experiences that bring us all together.At the start of a day brimming with possibilities, a gentle narrator whimsically explores everything the day might bring, from work to play, and all the sweet moments in between, like watching clouds and seeing something grow. In the moment when day inevitably turns to night, we are reminded that &“we are all just hearts beating in the darkness.&” This quiet space serves as a reminder of our shared existence, the very core of what brings us together. As a new dawn continues the cycle, that truth is a strong and steady pulse beneath the rhythm of another busy morning.In a story that is at once playful and poignant, Julie Fogliano masterfully combines simple, lyrical text and nuanced themes to create an inspirational exploration of perseverance, solidarity, kindness, and strength. Luscious illustrations by Cátia Chien accompany the soulful text. Cleverly emulating the cyclical nature of day and night, it emphasizes an even deeper message: through all of life&’s ups and downs, there will always be light after darkness, and most importantly, we have each other—these other beating hearts.
All the Colors of Christmas
by Matthew Paul TurnerThe bestselling author of When God Made You and When I Pray for You captures the wonder of Christmas and the joy of Jesus' birth in a lyrical exploration of what makes the season so colorful, magical, and personal. In his trademark style, Matthew Paul Turner celebrates the Christmas season, particularly the colors that infuse the holiday and all the memorable sensations and experiences—including a festive market, sledding, and nativity scene—connected to those bright hues. Matthew draws his readers into a whirling ribbon of the familiar reds and greens of Christmas, as well as other festive hues, including white, gold, blue, and brown.Christmas is RED.It's a bright shiny sled.It's candy canes,and toy store lanes.It's sprinkles on sweet bread. Christmas is BROWN It&’s pinecones scattered round… It&’s a cradle soft with hay And a donkey&’s gentle bray. It&’s God within a baby&’s skin on that very first Christmas Day. All the colors come together when readers are reminded that Christmas is YOU—you&’re a part of the story, the joy and the glory! Matthew shows us again and again that the holidays are nothing without being with the people we love, celebrating treasured traditions, and making new memories—all in vivid color.