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Feathered serpent and the five suns: a Mesoamerican creation myth
By Duncan Tonatiuh. 2020
When the other gods grow tired in their attempt to create humankind, only one does not give up: the Feathered…
Serpent. He embarks on a dangerous journey full of fearsome foes and harsh elements, facing each trial with wisdom, bravery, and resourcefulness before confronting his final challenge at Mictlan, the underworld. In the spirit of Duncan Tonatiuh's celebrated book The Princess and the Warrior, this pre-Columbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, one of the most important deities in ancient MesoamericaHow to catch a yeti (How to Catch)
By Adam Wallace. 2020
Legend has it there lives a beast we really want to meet. He's extra huge with snow-white fur and giant,…
fuzzy feet! I know the Yeti does exist, and I can prove it too! And with my friends, well find him fast before the day is through! When our brilliant Catch Club Kids hear about the legendary Yeti, they head to the mountains to catch a glimpse and prove it really exists! Full of hilarious high jinks and clever traps, How to Catch a Yeti is a fun-filled ride you won't want to miss!The case of the missing cheetah (Secret Spy Society)
By Veronica Mang. 2021
The first in a new chapter book series about three delightfully mischievous young girls and some of the most enigmatic…
women in history who worked as spies. It's a dark and stormy night when three sleuthing little girls get pulled into a web of mystery. They have mistakenly uncovered a secret society of some of the most famous female spies in history. A glamorous spy named Josephine Baker enlists the girls to find out who has kidnapped Chiquita, her precious pet cheetah. Do the girls have what it takes to become spies themselves? Debut author-illustrator Veronica Mang has created a playful pastiche full of masters of disguise, martial artists, codebreakers, and double agents in the first of this new illustrated chapter book series. Secret Spy Society: The Case of the Missing Cheetah introduces young readers to three delightfully mischievous girls and some of the most enigmatic and unforgettable women in history. * Note to listeners: This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF that contains the About Morse Code section from the bookThese three exciting chapter books feature some of your favorite Disney heroines on fun adventures as young girls! Mulan's Secret…
Plan Mulan can't wait to start school. She's excited to learn! But when class starts, she realizes that it's not quite what she was expecting. And if she and her friends really want to learn something, they're going to have to do it their own way. Pocahontas Leads the Way Pocahontas is always looking for an adventure. When Nakoma's younger brother falls ill and the tribe's healer needs a special herb to treat him, Pocahontas recruits Nakoma to come with her on a harrowing journey. Will the two girls retrieve the plant in time? Or will their differences cost them the mission and their friendship? Snow White's Birthday Wish The king tells Snow White that she can have any horse she wants for her birthday, but the only one she wants is the hurt stallion she found in the woods. Where did he come from? Does he belong to someone else? Snow White's special bond with nature guides her as she tries to do what's best for the horse ... and make her own birthday wish come trueOuaf? Ouaf? Cot! Cot!
By Carolyn Rowe-Turner. 2021
Les filles de Caro ne sont pas heureuses. « Les filles », ce sont ses poules, et Henriette en particulier…
n’est pas impressionnée quand le labrador Crème Brulée décide de s’inviter au poulailler. Henriette s’enfuit à ti re d’ailes et Crème Brulée part à ses trousses. Vite, il faut rattraper la petite poule rousse avant qu’elle ne tombe à la mer! Les jumelles Caro et Claude vont unir leurs forces pour tenter de sauver leur chère poule... qui leur réserve bien des surprises!The Barnabus Project
By Terry Fan, Eric Fan, Devin Fan. 2020
In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight…
until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan.Deep underground beneath Perfect Pets, where children can buy genetically engineered "perfect" creatures, there is a secret lab. Barnabus and his friends live in this lab, but none of them is perfect. They are all Failed Projects. Barnabus has never been outside his tiny bell jar, yet he dreams of one day seeing the world above ground that his pal Pip the cockroach has told him about: a world with green hills and trees, and buildings that reach all the way to the sky, lit with their own stars. But Barnabus may have to reach the outside world sooner than he thought, because the Green Rubber Suits are about to recycle all Failed Projects . . . and Barnabus doesn't want to be made into a fluffier pet with bigger eyes. He just wants to be himself. So he decides it's time for he and the others to escape. With his little trunk and a lot of cooperation and courage, Barnabus sets out to find freedom -- and a place where he and his friends can finally be accepted for who they are.This suspenseful, poignant and magical story about following your dreams and finding where you truly belong will draw readers into a surreal, lushly detailed world in which perfection really means being true to yourself and your friends.It's Not Little Red Riding Hood (It's Not a Fairy Tale #3)
By Edwardian Taylor, Josh Funk. 2020
Little Red likes to play by the rules. So when the narrator comes along and asks her to follow the…
story set out in her fairy tale, she grabs the basket for Grandma and goes. After all, she loves her grandma. But unfortunately, none of the other characters are quite what they’re expecting.…As Little Red attempts to follow the narrator’s directions (which, frankly, seem kind of dangerous!), she is beset by fill-in characters, confusing instructions, and even a fierce battle! Will Little Red ever make it to Grandma’s house? And who will she find when she gets there? Complete with some unusual “guest appearances,” this laugh-out-loud Little Red Riding Hood retelling will have kids giggling all the way to Grandma’s house! Ding-dong!On the Other Side of the Forest
By Nadine Robert, Gerard Duboi. 2021
A 2021 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book“Absorbing storytelling.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED Review“A riveting read.”—Kirkus Reviews STARRED…
ReviewWhat’s on the other side of the forest? A young rabbit and his father are determined to find out in this modern picture book that “feels like a vintage gem” (New York Times), calling to mind the tender work of Beatrix Potter.Some say that wolves, ogres, and giant badgers live in the forest beside Arthur’s house. That’s why no one ever goes in there, to see what’s on the other side. But one day, Arthur’s dad has an idea—a magnificent idea! Build a tower to look over the treetops! But a magnificent idea takes a lot of work. Will the villagers join and help them? And when the tower takes shape, what will they see on the other side?This wonderful, heartwarming story reminiscent of classic children’s books, is perfect for:Teaching kids about cooperation and teamwork—and how they help us achieve our dreams! A fun and creative Easter or Spring-themed gift for kidsPeppa's storybook collection (Peppa Pig)
By Scholastic. 2017
Seven previously published stories following the adventures of a perky pink pig named Peppa. Based on the TV series Peppa…
Pig. Peppa Pig is created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker. For preschool-grade 2. 2017The bravest man in the world
By Patricia Polacco. 2019
A grandfather, once an orphaned stowaway aboard the Titanic, tells his grandson about his friendship with Wallace Hartley, a brave…
musician who played music during the sinking of the luxury vessel. For grades K-3. 2019Daniel Tiger's 5-minute stories: Daniel Tiger's neighborhood (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood)
By Jason Fruchter. 2017
Compilation of twelve stories, previously published between 2014 and 2016, featuring the adventures of a little tiger. Includes Goodnight, Daniel…
Tiger, Daniel Goes to School, Daniel's New Friend, Daniel Visits the Doctor, Daniel Tries a New Food, Daniel's First Sleepover, You Are Special, Daniel Tiger!, and more. For preschool-grade 2. 2016Beneath the bed and other scary stories (Mister Shivers #1)
By Max Brallier, Letizia Rubegni. 2019
Collection of five creepy tales: from a dare to enter a spooky house at night to a little girl hearing…
the sound of something clawing at her bedroom window. For grades K-3. 2019Daniel Tiger's 3-minute bedtime stories: Daniel Tiger's neighborhood (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood)
By Various, Jason Fruchter. 2018
Compilation of twelve short tales, previously published between 2014 and 2017, featuring a little tiger and his friends. Includes Meet…
the Neighbors!, Friends Are the Best!, How Is Daniel Feeling?, Daniel's Sweet Trip to the Bakery, and more. For preschool-grade 2. 2017Heroes of the surf: a rescue story based on true events
By Elisa Carbone, Nancy Carpenter. 2012
When the Pliny, a huge steamship, runs aground off the New Jersey coast in 1882, two boys and their families…
are among the passengers dramatically rescued by members of the U. S. Life-Saving Service. Includes notes about the event on which the story is based. For grades K-3. 2012Compilation of four mysteries featuring the adventures of twins Ethan and Ella during a trip around the world. Includes The…
Mystery of the Gold Coin, The Mystery of the Mosaic, The Mystery of the Stolen Painting, and The Mystery in the Forbidden City. For grades K-3. 2014Captain Awesome: 4-books in-1!] / Books 4-7 (Captain Awesome)
By George O'Connor, Stan Kirby. 2015
Compilation of four previously published books featuring Eugene and his Sunnyview Superhero Squad. Includes Captain Awesome Takes a Dive, Captain…
Awesome, Soccer Star, Captain Awesome Saves the Winter Wonderland, and Captain Awesome and the Ultimate Spelling Bee. Sequel to Captain Awesome and the New Kid (DB 81056). For grades 2-4. 2013The wonderful fluffy little squishy
By Béatrice Alemagna. 2015
Five-year-old Eddie wanders all over town looking for the perfect birthday gift for her mom. With the help of the…
community, Eddie finds exactly what she was looking for. Translated from the original 2014 French edition. Batchelder Award. For grades K-3. 2015The princess and the pony
By Kate Beaton. 2015
Digby O'Day and the great diamond robbery
By Shirley Hughes, Clara Vulliamy. 2015
When canine best friends Digby O'Day and Percy vacation at a seaside resort, they encounter a diamond heist and must…
track down the culprits to solve the mystery. Sequel to Digby O'Day in the Fast Lane (DB 83191). For grades K-3. 2014Digby O'Day in the fast lane
By Shirley Hughes, Clara Vulliamy. 2014
Canine duo Digby O'Day and Percy are best friends, and adventure always seems to find them. When an all-day race…
is announced, Digby enters his car against their nemesis, Lou Ella, and mayhem ensues. For grades K-3. 2013