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Jayce is a courageous honeybee without a stinger. In order to save his home colony, Jayce embarks on a desperate adventure with his friends. In a race against time, they must retrieve the key element of their survival from the clutches of the diabolical wasps. During their incredible journey, Jayce discovers his inner greatness and learns the value of teamwork and friendship.

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When Joosh’s Juice Bar runs out of strawberries, the youngsters are asked to go on a “strawberry run”. Mo and Coco, along with rainforest friends Randy (a mischievous monkey) and Kwamee (a wise green lizard), travel through the Tropland Rainforest and stumble upon a unique glowing berry in Don Ribbit’s forbidden Swampland. Mo and Randy pick the berries, eat them and bring them back to Joosh’s Juice Bar. What seemed like a great idea at first turns sour as Joosh and his wife Holly return home to the juice bar and find the boys making a new juice with the berries! To their surprise, Randy and Mo, along with the animals that also drank their new blue juice, are glowing blue from head to toe! The Joosh Man takes Coco and the boys to seek aid from Doctor Boo Boo (a toucan bird).Will they find a way to wash the blue glow away? Will they get back home safely before the impending rain storm?  Entertaining characters with wonderful adventures. Each page filled with colorful art and a story that highlights important eating habits for children of all ages. The Blue Banana Berry Adventure is the first book in the series and written entirely in rhyme, for you and your kids to enjoy a hundred times! Visit the official website: www.jooshsjuicebar.com Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/jooshsjuicebar

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A young boy’s favorite storybook tells of a Golden Snail that lived long ago in the mythical Spiral Isles. When it journeyed through its magical realm, it took on the shape of a fantastical golden sailing ship. One day the ship was captured by a Great Enchanter and put under his spell. After he became bored with the Snail, the Enchanter banished it to the Ends of the Earth so no one else could ever sail in it. There it remains until a new master comes to claim it. Could a young boy named Wilbur be the next master?

 

Featuring Graeme Base’s visually stunning signature art (packed with details, including a hidden “snail and crossbones” to search for in each picture) and a bonus mini book (bound in, nonremovable), The Legend of the Golden Snail is an adventure unlike any other.

F&P Level: N
F&P Genre: F

Praise for The Legend of the Golden Snail

Starred Review: “Base’s art steers the journey, alternating between action scenes and spectacular seascapes.” –Publishers Weekly

“This beautiful book is sure to be a hit with the author’s fans and cultivate new ones.” –School Library Journal 

“Base’s big, elaborate illustrations teem with lively details.” –Booklist

“The book is chock-full of Base’s bold, vibrant images and features fanciful locations. Lots to mull over for future sea adventurers.” –Kirkus Reviews 

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An amazingly illustrated children’s book follows the adventures of a Pit Bull rescued by an upscale New Yorker.

“A magical adventure for kids & dog lovers of all ages. Thanks for the wonderful message that we are responsible for the care & training of our canine companions.” – Amazon Verified Review

A thoughtful afterward focuses on the respect we should have for dogs.

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In the grandest of Irish traditions comes a tale full of imagination, wit, courage, and a healthy shot of blarney. Ah, the luck of the Irish! When the village of Crookhaven faces its doom for having upset the local witch, Kate O’Sullivan decides to set things right—and almost gets her family hanged in the process! Now with both a king and a witch angry at them, Kate valiantly fights for her family’s lives the only way she knows how—with a good story. She pulls out all the stops trying to appease His Majesty, recounting tales of ravenous giants, wise-cracking sea serpents, and lovesick leprechauns running amok. But time is running out. Will the king’s patience as well? It’s all up to Kate and her magical way with words. Hudson Talbott, creator of the popular Tales of King Arthur books, was inspired by his visit to Ireland to spin this brand new adventure story and his glorious paintings bring the island and his valiant heroine to life.

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This airborne adventure takes readers ballooning over lands near and far, all the way to the stars. The singalong song on the accompanying CD keeps spirits high, while the rhyming and playful text introduces all sorts of settings and vocabulary-building words.

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Freddy Thresher and his best friend, Robbie, are going on a camping trip this weekend. Worse yet, Freddy’s sister, Suzie, has bet him a full week’s worth of chores that he’ll be too much of a scaredy-cat to spend the whole night in the wild!

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Getting ready for bedtime has never been so much fun! These colorful books are the perfect way to help tiny ones wind down on their way to dreamland. From a big “digger” truck to a pirate ship, tractor and horse-drawn carriage, each book helps little dreamers wish their favorite things a sweet goodnight. Fun rhyming words and joyful illustrations make these books perfect for parents and toddlers to read together. In Goodnight Pirate, kids can say goodnight to everything from parrots to spyglasses to crow’s nests, because it’s time for rest. (Ages 1+)

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Newcomer Kenneth Kraegel wryly draws from myth and legend to craft a daring and inventive tale to delight adventurers of all ages.

Henry Alfred Grummorson is the great-great-great-great-great-greatgreat grandson of Arthur, King of Britain. On his sixth birthday, adorned with a helmet and sword, Henry goes in search of adventure. He challenges a fire-breathing dragon to a fight, but the dragon prefers a game of blowing smoke rings. A cyclops wants only to have a staring contest. Even the griffin will not engage in “a battle to the uttermost” of the type Henry desires. Desperate for a real battle, strength against strength, might against might, Henry seeks out the fearsome leviathan. Has he met his match at last — or might he find something he didn’t know he was looking for? Children bold and imaginative will relate to Henry’s quest — and smile at its unintended consequences.

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Anna Lavinia’s father wanted her to have another point of view, so what did he do? He made a peephole in the garden wall. But he couldn’t have known that this new view would lead Anna Lavinia all the way to the upside-down mirror land that lies on the other side of the pond. Here Anna Lavinia meets Toby, who explains that on the other side, instead of gravity, there’s something called “the tingle,” which feels like “the tickle that comes before a sneeze, or the thrill that comes when the knot in a ribbon just begins to loosen,” and allows for floating and spectacular feats of tree-climbing (but mind your furniture doesn’t drift away!). Toby introduces Anna Lavinia to a variety of wonders and oddballs, including an uncanny fortune-teller, a turtle with a jungle on its back, and Aunt Cornelia, who’s never quite recovered from the disappearance of a certain young man into Anna Lavinia’s world a very long time ago.

The Silver Nutmeg continues the adventures begun in Beyond the Pawpaw Trees, and features loads of sense, a little nonsense, and more charming verses from Anna Lavinia’s favorite book of rhymes. Best of all, fans of Palmer Brown’s intricate drawings will find every page a delight for the eyes

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Prince Lucas and Clara venture to the land of the giants and train Ruskin to control his fire in this fifth chapter book in the fantastical Kingdom of Wrenly series.

After a game of hide-and-seek, Prince Lucas and Ruskin are in trouble again. They have melted all the ice in the castle, and the king is not pleased. He sends Lucas and Ruskin to Flatfrost to fetch more ice from the giants who live there. High in the snowy mountains, some new larger-than-life friends lend a helping hand as Lucas, Clara, and Ruskin learn to respect the hard work of others.

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

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The 100th day of school is approaching, and to mark the occasion, Freddy and his classmates must each collect and bring to school 100 of something. Freddy is overwhelmed by the thought, then he has a great idea to collect 100 shark trading cards. But he only has 21 cards! How will be get another 79 before the 100th day of school? Even if he had the money, his mom would NEVER let him buy that much bubble gum. Join Freddy as he plots the perfcet plan to reach his goal.
The Ready, Freddy! series has content, humor, characters and vocabulary perfect for the early chapter-book reader.

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Bursting with bright illustrations and a rollicking text, this boisterous book invites readers to hoot, neigh, snort, and giggle along with a very silly baby.

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This gently suspenseful picture book invites children to join a game of chase. Through lush, gorgeous twilit scenes, a little mouse searches for food and a soft spot to sleep. A sly black cat follows silently behind. But the hunter should beware, too, for something is watching and waiting in the dark. The shadowy hues of Norma Burgin’s art complement the pleasingly ominous narrative. The story builds–through rhythmic verse and a memorable, shout-aloud refrain–to a surprise ending that will startle and delight little listeners.

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Disney’s classic story of an orphan and his pet dragon will delight boys and girls ages 2 to 5. This Little Golden Book retelling of Disney Pete’s Dragon was first published in 1977. A new version of the movie, starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Robert Redford, will be in theaters summer 2016.

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William Knight doesn’t belong in Trinity Boys College. He is bullied constantly and is always wondering why he doesn’t fit in. When he is suddenly whisked away from the human world to the medieval village of Chermside by a talking dragon, he is given a deadly task only a true knight can achieve. The task? Rescue the queen from a dungeon, win his knighthood, kill the king who murdered his father and return the town to its former glory before the dark magic of the king ruins the beautiful town forever. To make matters worse, he is expected to undertake this deadly quest with a conceited boy named Thomas Knight; his brother. Could things get any worse?

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Mom’s Choice GOLD Award.

Matthew is a normal boy in every way but one.  He is a secret agent.  But not just any kind of secret agent.

Matthew is an eye spy.

In fact, Matthew is shy.  He does not like eye contact. In his lively imagination, he envisions that anyone who looks at him has special powers – they are the Look Cookers. And he has a name for each type of Look Cooker: Peek Seekers, Glance Dancers, Blink Drinkers, Stare Darers, Gawk Stalkers, Gape Scrapers and Sight Biters (the worst of the bunch!).  

Join Matthew on his first mission…on the school bus the first day of a new year at school. He has his trusty backpack with him at all times. And he has something special inside. Experience the Look Cookers first hand and discover how he overcomes his fear of eye contact and succeeds in the end with the help of his top-secret spy device.

(Jim Malloy)

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PEKE, AN ADORABLE little Pekingnese, has a boo-boo. But when he uses his imagination, he’s no longer a pup with a broken leg, he’s a pirate with a peg leg on the high seas! Can he find the buried treasure? In her picture book debut, Brie Spangler celebrates the power of imagination and introduces a lovable Pekingnese puppy who refuses to let his boo-boo keep him from having fun.

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Voted #1 Best Kids Book Ever
An unfriendly dragon? Not everything is as it appears. In this amazing adventure, Bridazak and his friends set off on a journey for justice. On their way, they uncover truth and discover the value of friendship.

“A great read-aloud, especially in a group setting. I would highly recommend this book to anyone teaching the importance of how to make new friends and celebrating differences.” —Brittany Walker, Licensed Utah Elementary Educator

*No weapons or fighting in this book

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The Elemental Queen
In this unforgettable new adventure from the pen and imagination of teacher Beth Costanzo, Lucretia (Hades’ evil sidekick from the Underworld) hatches a plan for world domination. To stop Lucretia, Scuba Jack and the Professor travel to the 7 Wonders of the World looking for the all-important hidden golden apples. When placed on the Dragon Shield, the apples act as keys to open a mystical box with a spectacular treasure inside.

Marvel as the Earth Spirits, Atlas and the Elemental Queen gather the vital players who must turn the world back two full rotations before Lucretia unleashes evil throughout the world.

Can they save the Planet? Are they powerful enough? With magic, anything is possible!

Scuba Jack quickly learns that the strongest magic is believing in yourself. When you believe in yourself, anything can happen!

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