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Noel Streatfeilds Holiday Stories: By the author of 'Ballet Shoes'
By Noel Streatfeild. 2019
A NEW COLLECTION OF HOLIDAY STORIES BY THE BELOVED AUTHOR OF BALLET SHOES. PERFECT READING FOR LONG SUMMER DAYS.In this…
captivating new collection, there are stories for every reader to enjoy: unforgettable holidays and unlikely friendships, crime-solving adventures and dancers in the spotlight for the very first time. Originally written for annuals and magazines from the 1930s-70s, these newly discovered stories will be treasured by Noel Streatfeild fans of all ages.Featuring beautiful illustrations by PETER BAILEYStories include: The Plain One Devon MettleChicken for SupperFlag's CircusThe SecretCoralieOrdinary Me Cows Eat FlowersAndrew's TroutThe Old FoolLet's Go CoachingHowardThe Quiet HolidayRobertaGreen SilkSkateboard Party (Carver Chronicles #2)
By Karen English, Laura Freeman. 2014
Richard can't wait to show off his flat-ground Ollies at a friend's birthday party at the skate park, but a…
note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans. He really meant to finish his assignment on howler monkeys, but he just got . . . distracted. If only he could focus on his schoolwork, he wouldn't get into this kind of trouble! Can Richard manage to put off getting the note signed (and facing the consequences) until after the party, or will the deception make things even worse? Nikki and Deja fans and their male peers are sure to recognize themselves and their classmates in this humorous school story.Duck & Goose, It's Time for Christmas: Duck And Goos (Duck & Goose)
By Tad Hills. 2010
Celebrate Christmas with Duck and Goose!Our feathered friends are getting ready for Christmas. The only problem? Goose is more interested…
in skating, sledding, and making snow angels than in helping Duck decorate their Christmas tree. While Goose has the time of his life in the snow, it seems poor Duck will be left to do all the work. . . .Tad Hills's simple text and vivid, expressive illustrations make this sweet, funny little book the perfect stocking stuffer. Preschoolers who loved the bestselling Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin--or those meeting Duck and Goose for the first time--will be thrilled to own this charming winter tale.The Easter Surprise (Sweet Pea & Friends #5)
By John Churchman, Jennifer Churchman. 2019
The fifth book by the authors of the media sensation and instant New York Times bestseller The SheepOver, featuring a…
curious bunny and her baby farm animal friends solving an Easter mystery together. Fern the bunny wakes up one morning to a surprise: the squirrels have discovered a beautifully decorated egg in their tree! And it's not just the squirrels--Mo the kitten, the goslings, the puppies, and even the lambs have all found special eggs hidden around the farm. As the baby animals follow clues from one egg to the next, Fern thinks she sees two soft, pointy ears peeking out above the grass. Then she notices a fluffy tail disappearing behind the barn. Then she spots long whiskers twitching among the flowers! Someone is watching, and the animal friends will have to solve their Easter mystery together to find out who. With vividly evocative photo illustrations, John and Jennifer Churchman bring to life a delightful story based on real animals and events on their Vermont farm.April Fools' Week
By Gaby FeBland. 2016
Meet the many generations of the great Dinostein Pranksters! In this family, April Fools' lasts a whole week. It's a…
tradition that dates back to the Jurassic Period. But little Joelle maybe the best prankster yet!The Birthday Worm
By Maggie Murphy. 2017
Big Bear and Skinny Rabbit
By Kathleen Stevens. 2019
It’s Big Bear’s birthday! His best friend, Skinny Rabbit, helps him celebrate and even gives him a present—a new hammock!…
Big Bear makes a lot of requests, though. Will Skinny Rabbit be able to enjoy the day, too?Puppy Pirates Super Special #3: Puppy Pirates Super Special #3 (Puppy Pirates #3)
By Erin Soderberg. 2018
Frozen paws and Santa Claus! The Puppy Pirates are back with this exciting holiday special.Dashing through the snow, in a…
puppy pirate sleigh . . . Captain Red Beard has always wanted to compete in the Great Ice Race at the North Pole. After all, the prize is rumored to be the biggest treasure ever! But can a bunch of warm-weather pirate pups really win a snowy sled race? This magical holiday special edition contains extra pirate adventure and a holiday treasure of an ending that will warm young readers' hearts!A Midnight Clear
By Sam Hooker, Alcy Leyva, Laura Morrison, Cassondra Windwalker, Seven Jane, Dalena Storm. 2019
This short story collection includes six stories of not-so-merry Yuletide whimsy. A woman so cold she hardens to ice on…
a winter's eve. Risen from his grave before his time, a winter god alters the balance between seasons. A wolf's holiday season is interrupted by a strange curse. From a murder at the Stanley Hotel to demons of Christmas past, present, and future, and a mad elf and Santa's Candy Court, these authors share their love for winter holidays in this collection of dark winter tales, destined to chill your bones and warm your heart for the Yuletide season.Beatrice More and the Perfect Party (Orca Echoes)
By Alison Hughes. 2019
Hyperorganized perfectionist Beatrice More is determined to plan a spectacularly professional birthday party for her little sister, Sophie. But she…
is foiled at every turn: her mother insists on making a homemade cake (disaster!), her father offers up discount mismatched decorations (debacle!), guests are hard to find in their new neighborhood (dire!), and no gift seems remotely special enough (defeated!). Will Beatrice's organizational skills be enough to turn this party around, or will she need a little help from her friends and maybe even from Sophie herself?One Night in Christmas: a Christmas, Colorado novella (Christmas, Colorado)
By Debbie Mason. 2019
From a USA Today bestselling author who RaeAnne Thayne calls "heartfelt and delightful" comes a charming novella in the Christmas…
Colorado series about a small town boutique owner finding her second chance at love. Sophia Dane's life is back on track. After losing her husband in a horrible accident, she's finally in a happy place. She turned her grief, guilt, and -- most of all -- the resentment her husband's family heaped on her after Bryce's death, into motivation to open a boutique on Main Street in the small-town of Christmas, Colorado. Ready to start anew and ring in the New Year with her friends, Sophie never expects to come face-to-face with her brother-in-law, Adam. Coming home to Christmas was the last thing that Adam Dane wanted to do. But when he bumps into Sophia -- his brother's widow who he's been in love with since...forever -- he realizes that making the trip home was fate giving him a second chance. Unfortunately, she wants nothing to do with him after the way his family treated her. Adam knows he has a lot of making up to do, but first he needs to convince her to trust him -- and his family -- again.God Is Love (God Is Series)
By Amy Parker. 2020
Little ones will feel God's eternal love in this charming holiday-themed book in a brand-new series by bestselling author Amy…
Parker. God Is Love provides young children with the comfort of knowing God always loves them, no matter the day, time, season, or year, in this charming, sweet, and heartfelt book. With warm, rhyming verse, bestselling author Amy Parker reassures young hearts by introducing them to the awesome characteristics of an Almighty God. With a soft-focus on Valentine's Day, Parker's book offers reminders of how God's love is everlasting during this very special season while also hinting that His love is unwavering year-round. Part of a series, God Is Love is sure to be read and cherished all year long.Heidi Heckelbeck and the Christmas Surprise
By Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris. 2013
When Heidi gets in some Christmastime trouble, it will take more than magic to restore the holiday spirit. Christmas is…
around the corner, and Heidi is very excited. She loves Christmas decorations, Christmas cookies, and, best of all, Christmas presents But when she takes her mom's special charm bracelet without asking--and then loses it--Heidi fears that her mom will be angry with her. And when she finally finds the bracelet, it has been totally crushed by a snowplow. Heidi tries to fix the broken bracelet with a spell, but that only makes things worse Will Heidi have the courage to come clean and tell her mom the truth--and will there still be room for Christmas cheer? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Beatrice More and the Perfect Party (Orca Echoes)
By Alison Hughes. 2019
Hyperorganized perfectionist Beatrice More is determined to plan a spectacularly professional birthday party for her little sister, Sophie. But she…
is foiled at every turn: her mother insists on making a homemade cake (disaster!), her father offers up discount mismatched decorations (debacle!), guests are hard to find in their new neighborhood (dire!), and no gift seems remotely special enough (defeated!). Will Beatrice's organizational skills be enough to turn this party around, or will she need a little help from her friends and maybe even from Sophie herself?When Heidi gets in some Christmastime trouble, it will take more than magic to restore the holiday spirit!Christmas is around…
the corner, and Heidi is very excited. She loves Christmas decorations, Christmas cookies, and, best of all, Christmas presents! But when she takes her mom's special charm bracelet without asking--and then loses it--Heidi fears that her mom will be angry with her. And when she finally finds the bracelet, it has been totally crushed by a snowplow. Heidi tries to fix the broken bracelet with a spell, but that only makes things worse! Will Heidi have the courage to come clean and tell her mom the truth--and will there still be room for Christmas cheer? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Beatrice More and the Perfect Party (Orca Echoes)
By Alison Hughes. 2019
Hyperorganized perfectionist Beatrice More is determined to plan a spectacularly professional birthday party for her little sister, Sophie. But she…
is foiled at every turn: her mother insists on making a homemade cake (disaster!), her father offers up discount mismatched decorations (debacle!), guests are hard to find in their new neighborhood (dire!), and no gift seems remotely special enough (defeated!). Will Beatrice's organizational skills be enough to turn this party around, or will she need a little help from her friends and maybe even from Sophie herself?Ten Mice for Tet
By Pegi Deitz Shea, To Ngoc Trang, Cynthia Weill, Pham Viet Dinh. 2003
It's time for Tet! This vibrant, unique counting book introduces children to the rich traditions of the Vietnamese New Year.…
A playful village of mice lead young readers through the joyful celebration, as exquisitely embroidered illustrations recreate ten scenes of preparation, gift giving, feasting, and firework displays. With simple text followed by an informative afterword, Ten Mice for Tet is a joyful tribute to a special holiday. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.Monsterstreet #2: The Halloweeners
By J. H. Reynolds. 2019
“Fast, funny, frightening—and filled with shocks and surprises. These books are my kind of fun. I want to live on…
Monsterstreet!” —R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps seriesTrick-or-treat turns to scare-or-scream in this second installment of Monsterstreet, the chilling middle grade series. When Fisher’s friends are transformed into their monstrous costumes on Halloween night, it’s up to him to save the town!Halloween isn’t just Fisher’s favorite holiday—it’s his obsession. So when he’s invited to join the Halloweeners, he couldn’t be more thrilled.While trying to help them win the town’s annual trick-or-treating competition, the Halloweeners stumble upon a mysterious cauldron at an old haunted house. After eating the irresistible candy inside it, Fisher’s new friends are all transformed into the monsters of their costumes!Now it’s up to Fisher to help return his friends to their human forms by sunrise or else they’ll be doomed to remain monsters . . . forever.Don't miss any of the books in the thrilling Monsterstreet series!Monsterstreet #1: The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
By J. H. Reynolds. 2019
“Fast, funny, frightening—and filled with shocks and surprises. These books are my kind of fun. I want to live on…
Monsterstreet!” —R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps seriesThe Monsterstreet series kicks off with this chilling tale about a boy who discovers his father was killed by a legendary werewolf.Max Bloodnight can’t decide what’s more terrifying about his weekend in Wolf County—the fact that he has to stay with grandparents he’s never met before or being stuck on a farm without cell service. If only that was all he had to fear.Determined to solve the mystery of his father’s death, which occurred years before at the claws of a legendary werewolf, Max must hunt to uncover the truth before the full moon rises . . . and the werewolf strikes again.Don't miss any of the books in the thrilling Monsterstreet series!The Haunting of Henry Davis
By Kathryn Siebel. 2019
Two kids are about to find out that their lives are anything but ordinary when a ghost arrives and stirs…
up adventure. Perfect for fans of A Tale Dark and Grimm!Ghosts only haunt when they've left something behind...When Henry Davis moves into the neighborhood, Barbara Anne and her classmates at Washington Carver Elementary don't know what to make of him. He's pale, small, odd. For curious Barbara Anne, Henry's also a riddle--a boy who sits alone at recess sketching in a mysterious notebook, a boy, she soon learns, who's being haunted by a ghost named Edgar.With the help of some new friends, this unlikely duo is off on an adventure to discover who Edgar was while alive and why he's haunting Henry now. Together, they might just help Edgar find what he needs to finally be at peace.