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Jack has never played for a real soccer team—until now. When a surprise trial lands him at England’s top football academy, Jack leaves his small Texas town for the cutthroat world of elite youth soccer in London. But it’s nothing like he imagined. Every mistake is punished. Every pass is judged. Rival players want him gone. Out of his depth and way behind the others, Jack starts to wonder if he belongs. Then he discovers The Bandits—an underground crew of street soccer legends. No whistles. No coaches. No limits. Just pure, electric football that rewrites every rule he’s ever known.

The Whispering Shore follows a fox who asks too many questions, a silent owl with a past, a ribbon-wrapped otter who juggles light, a wounded albatross relearning the sky, and a tortoise with a ticking heart. As they chase half-spoken whispers across foggy beaches, river valleys, and echoing hills, each one begins to mend not only their wings—but the way they see themselves.

Meet Alex, a spirited and silly young tap dancer who’s excited to shine during show and tell! But when a jealous classmate teases him for dancing, Alex must find the courage to stand tall, dance strong, and show the world that being different is something to celebrate.

A Tree for Me by Tasha-Nicole Terani, a multicultural masterpiece honored with a myriad of prestigious awards (20) and critical acclaim from across the globe, weaves a spiritual tale of environmental awareness and self-love. This enchanting narrative invites listeners on a profound journey of connection and enlightenment. As we navigate the winding paths of life, it is paramount for us to cultivate a positive and nurturing relationship with ourselves.

Yes Sir, Yes Ma’am by Al Copperhead takes young listeners on an uplifting journey through the charming town of Kindville. The story centers around Timmy, a lively boy, and his compassionate neighbor, Mrs. Goodheart, as they explore the true meaning of respect and kindness.

Dear Black Girl You teach the world The power of creativity Just by being yourself Celebrate the creativity, bravery, dreams, and laughter of Black girls with this purposeful, powerful text from poet and author Mahogany L. Browne. With lush, bright illustrations from artist Sawyer Cloud, this...

Dear Black Boy You will teach the world How to shine brightly Just by being yourself Celebrate the imagination, hard work, laughter, and dreams of Black boys with this expressive, empowering text from poet and author Mahogany L. Browne. With vibrant illustrations from artist Sawyer Cloud, this...

A boastful whale and a showboating otter compete in a battle of words to prove that each is the greatest animal ever to swim the seas. Using true information about the two marine species to make both arguments, Kate Messner’s adroit text and Brian Biggs’s giggle-worthy artwork brilliantly illustrate how the same words can be used to express contradictory opinions when speakers have a one-sided view of the world. Includes factual back matter about language usage and the actual similarities of whales and otters.

Poop the Snake has a name that STINKS. Fart the Frog? Well… let’s just say you can smell him coming. But when these two unfortunately-named misfits find each other, they discover that true friendship and confidence isn’t about looking (or smelling) perfect; it’s about embracing what makes you special and unique.

When mysterious ads for the Ghost Show appear around town, nobody can tell what it is. A band? A movie? A game? But that magic word—ghost—excites Hazel Gold, or Zel to her friends. As founder of her school’s Creepy Club (three members strong!), she’s always looking for paranormal activity. Turns out the Ghost Show is a black, five-story skull that appears on the edge of town as a supernatural attraction.

Join Jo, a girl with big dreams, as she races home with exciting news about a school cake baking contest! With only a short time to prepare, Jo sets out on a thrilling adventure to create the most delicious, spectacular, unique and enormous cake the judges have ever seen. Will Jo bake a cake that wows the judges? Giggle together with your family as you discover the magic of being unique, taking risks, and dreaming big in this charming story.

Abbiamo forse dimenticato che non esiste un solo modello di bellezza, ma che, al contrario, può assumere infinite forme diverse? Ci siamo sentiti tutti noi, almeno una volta, ‘’diversi’, provando quasi vergogna o timore. Kaya è una bambina molto coraggiosa, senza alcun dubbio diversa dai suoi coetanei: seppure così piccola, sa che la diversità è ricchezza. Grazie alla forza dell’amore e dell’amicizia, riuscirà a sradicare tutti i pregiudizi ingiustificati sul suo conto.

Vinny's got problems – lots of them. His family seems to be falling apart and his best mates have dumped him. He should be able to turn to his mum for help– as an online agony aunt, she answers other people's problems for a living. But she's too busy to see that Vinny is really struggling. Unable to solve his own issues, Vinny starts replying to unanswered posts on an old blog of his mum's. At first the solutions seem easy but what will happen when the problems get more serious and Vinny realises he's out of his depth?

Twelve-year-old Luna Mendoza doesn’t think she stands out. She keeps to herself. She listens more than she speaks. But everything begins to shift the day she picks up her notebook and hits “record.” With a growing love for storytelling and a new YouTube channel, Luna starts capturing the everyday poetry of her Cleveland neighborhood—drummers on the sidewalk, barbers under umbrellas, pigeons with names, and tamales sold with a smile. Slowly, her quiet observations start making noise.

Darryl is a lightning bug who’s afraid of the dark. Gerald is a frog who can’t eat bugs because they hurt his tummy. In a world where fitting in means glowing bright or gulping flies, they both feel a little… strange. When their paths cross one evening in the garden, something magical happens—because being different doesn’t have to mean being alone.

Simon tries to be kind. But sometimes he loses his temper and acts without thinking, which almost always gets him into trouble. As Simon begins to understand his outbursts, he imagines himself in a boxing ring with his emotions. Can he come out on top and learn how to acknowledge his feelings?

Michael Maxwell McCallum lives in a world just like ours, but peopled by superheroes. When Michael's hero, Perfect Man, quits his job without warning, Michael isn't worried. He knows that Perfect Man will come back. He always does. So that September, when a new teacher shows up in his classroom, a teacher with a number of special powers, Michael figures it out right away. Mr. Clark is Perfect Man. Mr. Clark doesn't say yes and he doesn't say no to Michael's endless questions, but he does encourage Michael to find his own super powers.

Whether she's impersonating Elvis, swaggering like Captain Hook, or imitating the sounds of a cricket, Violet is expressive and funny - but only when she's alone or with her best friend, Opal. At school, especially around class bully Irwin, who teases her nonstop, she retreats into a shell of shyness. But when Irwin, playing the part of Planet Mars in the class play, begins to spin wildly out of control and threatens to ruin the entire production, it's Violet who saves the day -- managing not only to give Irwin his comeuppance but to find her own unique way of surviving the spotlight.

Following the death of her beloved father, the finest mapmaker in Oakhaven, young Priscilla inherits his greatest legacy: a mysterious, unfinished map and a special compass. The map, mostly a blank expanse of sea, is said to lead to the Unseen Isle, a place whose path is revealed not by ink, but by faith. Grieving but resolute, Priscilla embarks on a solo voyage in her skiff, The Steadfast, into the vast and intimidating Sea of Secrets.

Katie is delighted to be selected as the captain for Paddock Grove's under-14 equestrian team in the county competition. She and her horse, Sheriff, are a great duo and she's excited to prove this in the arena and on the cross country course. But when the competition starts, strange things start to go wrong around the stables. At first Katie suspects mean-girl Megan who's been banned from competing, but as the 'pranks' start to escalate, she starts to believe that someone on one of the other teams might be trying to sabotage Paddock Grove's chances by playing tricks on their team captain.