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Erin Johnson’s thirteenth birthday unfolds like any other day, from her mom’s quirky and embarrassing choice of outfit to racing her nemesis, Trevor Jin, to the best seat in class—front row, center. But her gifts this year include something very out of the ordinary: magical powers.

Lamar can’t wait to start his filmmaking career like his idol Spike Lee. And leave behind his small town of Morton, Louisiana. But for now, Lamar has to learn how to be a filmmaker while getting to know his grandfather. When Gramps talks about his activism and Black history, Lamar doesn’t think much about it. Times have changed since the old Civil Rights days! Right? He has a white friend named Jeff who wants to be a filmmaker, too, even though Jeff’s parents never let him go to Lamar’s Black neighborhood. But there’s been progress in town. Right?

For Anjali, playing the tabla is something that comes naturally—she loves feeling the drum beneath her fingers and getting lost in the music. She doesn't care that some people say it's an instrument for boys. But she does care when her skills make others treat her differently. Anjali starts downplaying her talent, and even messes up on purpose. When her teacher announces a music contest, Anjali can’t deny her dreams of playing the tabla.

Oona Bramblegoop is a Newbie fairy, and she’s determined to do big things, especially if they can impress her idol, the Tooth Fairy. There’s just one problem: Oona’s magic never goes quite how she planned. Oona’s protection spells work great, but only if you don’t mind getting a wedgie from a pair of magical underwear. And don’t even mention the smell disaster that resulted from her first fire spell . . . yikes!

Nothing about Kess Pedrock’s life is normal. Not her home (she lives in her family’s Unnatural History Museum), not her interests (hunting for megafauna fossils and skeletons), and not her best friend (a talking demon’s head in a jar named Shrunken Jim).

Adapted from her adult memoir, this is the autobiography of Coretta Scott King–wife of Martin Luther King, Jr., founder of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (the King Center), and twentieth-century American civil and human rights activist.

Throughout history and to this day, people of Asian descent have been at the forefront of artistic brilliance, scientific advancement, and athletic excellence. From Sandra Oh to Patsy Mink, Bruce Lee to Michelle Kwan, We Are Golden offers a fresh collection of groundbreakers perfect for every young learner's library.

Zen 4 Little One's Bedtime Stories offers a magical collection of soothing tales designed to help children drift into sleep with calm minds and happy hearts. Each story has gentle adventures, comforting lessons, and lovable characters, creating a peaceful bedtime routine that nurtures relaxation and imagination. Each story is intricately crafted to gently cradle young minds, helping them release the day’s fears, anxieties, and stress. Designed to promote well-being, spark excitement, ignite imagination, and develop a lasting sense of happiness and contentment. https://zenforlittleones.com

Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move and with no mosque or Islamic school in his new neighborhood, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Children will learn what makes the ninth Islamic month special from pre-Ramadan decorating, the importance of fasting and volunteering in the community, and the festivities and prayers that continue through the month, ending with Eid al-Fitr.

How did we live in our homes before electricity and running water? Listeners will find out in this book about homes then and now, with information that brings the past to life.

Going to school looks a lot different now than it did in the past. Listeners learn what being a student used to look like, and the engaging text helps them compare it to today.

We didn't always have phones, computers, and TVs. So what did people do? In this book, information about the past gives listeners a way to see just how different technology used to be.

Big rigs can have eighteen wheels, sometimes more! With all the goods they carry around, they have to be big.

What did children do for fun and entertainment long ago? Listeners can find out in this book that shows what toys and games were like in the past.

Esther and Jacob start to feel the fall weather all around them. Leveled text helps young listeners feel the fall changes too!

Learn about the massive, armored Ankylosaurus.

Dirt bikes are built to ride on bumpy ground and jump over sandy hills.

三風です！ 私たち姉妹のいとこで、アイドルのトウキくんが、テレビ番組『学校ファイブ』の撮影で、あやめ中に『転校』してきたの！

Chi lo dice che ogni storia deve avere un finale? A Gianni Rodari non piacevano le regole date senza motivo, e che una storia fosse obbligata ad avere uno e un solo finale, gli sembrava una regola da mettere alla prova, per vedere se era una regola buona o no. Ed ecco il risultato: "Tante storie per giocare", un libro di racconti bizzarri, a volte fiabeschi a volte surreali, dal finale aperto. L'autore ne suggerisce tre per ogni storia, e invita i bambini a scegliere quello che preferiscono e motivare il perché, oppure a scriverne uno nuovo da loro stessi.

Michael bringt Nimmerland mit seiner übermütigen Art in Gefahr. Mit seinem Bruder John will er Beaver Bob beim Brauen eines Mut-Trankes helfen. Doch er ist unaufmerksam und vorschnell. Während der Trank gebraut wird, wirft er Blumen hinein, die auf keinen Fall in den Trank gedurft hätten. Dadurch wird die Energie von Nimmerland destabilisiert und es geschehen seltsame Dinge.