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How far would you go to keep a promise? Told from alternating points of view, Hidden Truths is a story of changing friendships, the lies we tell, the secrets we keep, and the healing power of forgiveness. Dani and Eric have been best friends since Dani moved next door in second grade. They bond...

A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world in this picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Ed Vere. It's an inspiring exploration of the creative spirit, perfect for fans of What Do You Do with an Idea? and The Dot. Creative...

The story is about a young cow named Lauren who wants to be a jumping cow; her mom tells her that cows don't jump, but she is determined to be the first one. In the end, she flies, and her her mother flies with her, saying, "cows don't jump; they fly." This is is a story about determination and willingness to persevere, even if someone says it can't be done.

A girl who struggles to breathe befriends a boy who seems shrouded in dust, in this unmissable tour de force from bestselling and award-winning author Dusti Bowling. After Avalyn nearly died from an asthma attack, her parents moved her to the clear, dry air of Clear Canyon City, Arizona. And for...

Dina and Lightbulb discover just how different noises can play on their imaginations. They learn not all strange noises are dangerous.

This audiobook describes how students are expected to treat each other. It describes how kids are not alone and are alike in many ways. The Unstoppable Ones describes four friends that have been bullied for the way they look, their weight, race, wealth, culture, and many other things. Each student has a different scenario they can relate to. These four friends are faced with intense emotions and learn to be aware of their feelings and communicate them in order cope and to help others.

Tristan learns how to overcome her fears of trying new things and becoming brave. This story teaches your child that they are not expected to be good at something they try for the first time. And in fact, becoming good at something new usually involves making lots of mistakes, getting lots of help, and working really hard.

Beloved character Flat Stanley is back with a whole new set of friends in this brand-new STEM-focused chapter book series. In this second book, Stanley and his friends learn all about the scientific method, gravity, and friction through a heated contest on the playground! Ever since Stanley...

Author Matt Wallace delivers a deeply moving story exploring that first formative friendship, navigating challenging family circumstances, and finding hope and strength in a forgotten desert town. Perfect for fans of Ernesto Cisneros and Julie Murphy. The isolation and bullying Stan suffers at...

Oh, snow day, snow day, what a very fun no-school day! Jo Jo Makoons is back in the third book in this favorite chapter book series, and she’s planning the very best version of the winter Olympics that her Ojibwe community has ever seen… Jo Jo Makoons has noticed that the family members she...

Penelope Pine is a delightful story that teaches young listeners to be happy with who they are! Penelope is a pine tree. She lives in the forest with oaks, poplars, and maples, and enjoys playing with her tree friends. But when autumn rolls around and her friends turn beautiful colors, Penelope the evergreen believes that she doesn't measure up. But when winter comes and her friends are suddenly very cold without their leaves, Penelope learns that she is perfect just the way she is.

Critically acclaimed author Corey Ann Haydu crafts a spellbinding tale following the modern-day descendants of ancient Greek gods—and how two young girls struggling against the weight of the family history end up becoming their own epic myth with large consequences. If you could choose to be a...

From the acclaimed author of Small Town Pride, Phil Stamper, comes a heartfelt coming-of-age middle grade novel about grief, love, loss, and finding your way forward in the vein of Kate Allen’s The Line Tender and Jules Machias’s Both Can Be True. The last few months have been pretty tough...

“Winningly intense.” —Kirkus Reviews “A powerful novel of tremendous empathy and optimism.” —Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor winner and National Book Award finalist “Exquisitely written and painfully real.” —Megan E. Freeman, award-winning author of Alone When a twelve-year-old...

Beloved character Flat Stanley is back with a whole new set of friends in this brand-new STEM-focused chapter book series. In this first book, Stanley’s class gets an adorable class pet, plus a crash course on animal life and engineering! Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a bulletin...

Hase Mümmel will nicht in die Schule gehen. Die Schüler in seiner Klasse machen sich ständig über seine langen Ohren und sein langweiliges braunes Fell lustig. Aber an diesem Morgen lockt ihn seine Mutter mit einer interessanten Neuigkeit: Eine berühmte Persönlichkeit wird heute seine Klasse mit einem Besuch überraschen. Neugierig macht sich Mümmel auf den Weg zur Schule. Der Gedanke, den Gast als schnellster Läufer der Klasse beeindrucken zu können, gibt ihm Hoffnung. Und tatsächlich: Niemand Geringeres als König Lupus besucht die Klasse.

A feel-good, rhyming audiobook, with a positive message about being the hero of your own story! Wolf loves reading. There's just one problem. The more he reads, the more he starts to realize something. . . Every book has a hero; the heroes are handsome, tough and strong; and most importantly...

When a new chicken arrives at the farm, she quickly learns that compared to the others she is very plain. That is when the Wise Rooster teaches her that outside appearances are not always important. Sometimes being "just red" is the best compliment of all.

In I'm Mixed and I'm Me, Snacks and Wiggles are on a journey, snacking and dancing through their day to understand where they came from and why they are different from some of their friends. From Mommy's northern Maine woods to Daddy's Jamaican beaches, they will explore what it means to be from two different cultures. They will learn what sets them apart but also how their differences are exactly what make them special.

A young boy struggles with body image in this poignant and “perceptive” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) middle grade journey to self-acceptance told through prose, verse, and illustration. Will is the only round kid in a school full of thin ones. So he hides…in baggy jeans and...

Mom never had long hair—she was told it was too wild. Grandma couldn’t have long hair—hers was taken from her. But one young girl can’t wait to grow her hair long: for herself, for her family, for her connection to her culture and the Earth, and to honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her.

This bilingual edition rhymes in every verse, inspiring bilingual listeners as well as Spanish speakers to learn English and vice versa with a terrific story about following their dreams. By Cannes Lions-winning creative Ana Karina Da Silva. If you want a book that awakes your kids' thirst for motivation, awe, and pursuit of happiness, this is it! Emma’s Dream will take you on a journey of the importance of making your dreams come true while drawing a smile on your face.

Different pets have different needs. But every pet deserves love. Discover how children in one neighborhood care for their pets in this charming tale.

Cara takes care of herself by making time to walk, listen, rest, and more. Pairs with the nonfiction title, I Care for Myself.

Starting with beatboxes and fingersnaps, an exuberant narrator introduces kids in his community to the powerful possibilities of rap, from turning “a simple phrase/into imagery that soars” to proclaiming, “this is a voice that represents me!” As Khodi Dill’s rhymes heat up, the diverse crew of kids gain self-confidence and a sense of freedom.

Can Freddy learn how to tell his friends and family how he feels? Freddy is a clever but anxious little fox. He’s nervous about what friends and family will think of him if he speaks up and shares his ideas. Cheer on Freddy’s successes as he learns to keep trying.

A wonderful book for our children, especially our girls, because it shows them that they are beautiful inside and out, and everything about them is amazing!

Brought to you by Puffin. From comedy SUPERSTAR Romesh Ranganathan comes a hilarious and heartfelt tale that proves rap battles and baking muffins really can mix. Ever since James's dad left, he can't seem to stop worrying about everything. Luckily his favourite hobby baking is a fun (and...

Neko and Me is an inspirational, magical tale about Patt and her dog, Neko, exploring and discovering the core questions of life. When Patt and Neko take a walk through the woods, they go through a magical doorway on the path that allows Neko to talk to and teach Patt as they go through a series of adventures filled with fun and surprises. It is a whimsical tale with a message about the purpose of your life.

Before the storm, thirteen-year-old Quinn was happy flying under the radar. She was average. Unremarkable. Always looking for an escape from her house, where her bickering parents fawned over her genius big brother.

Are you raising confident girls? Do you fear they’ll become overwhelmed by societal pressures to be “pretty?” Do you want to teach them to focus on the things they can control like studying hard for a test, or dancing their hearts out? Then this empowering audiobook is for you. With colorful illustrations and thoughtful rhyming text, this audiobook helps girls and boys see how using encouraging words can build each other up.

When Carla brings weird sandwiches to school, her classmates have plenty to say about them. “That's sick!” says Leslie. “That's disgusting!” says Natie. But Carla thinks otherwise. “It's unique. It's creative.” Just like Carla. Although she is teased and even ignored by her classmates, Carla's strong inner sense of uniqueness eventually wins them over.

A raindrop and a bubble decide to switch places, thinking they would enjoy themselves more by being able to do all the things the other could do. At first, it’s exciting and new, but after a while, it isn’t the same. Through their journey, they both learn a valuable lesson in self-discovery: “Be the best you that you can best be!”

Martin longs to be a musician. But a piano wouldn't fit in his mobile home, even if his father would let him have one. Martin's father wants him to play baseball and forget about all that "sissy" music stuff. If it weren't for the harmonica he plays when he's out of the house, and the music he creates in his head when his father is yelling at him, Martin would have no music at all. Then he sees a violin for sale for $50 in a pawn shop window, and he can think of nothing else. There's just one problem: he only has $12.78.

Zoey is a curious five-year-old kindergartener who is full of spunk and character. She speaks her mind but sometimes a little too much. Now she needs to decide whether to hide her true self to fit in or to shine bright like the stars. Can she conquer her fears and love herself for all that she is?

Ein ganz außergewöhnliches Mutmachhörbuch. Die wunderschönen Geschichten in diesem Hörbuch versprechen einen fantasievollen Lesespaß und vermitteln dabei unverzichtbare pädagogische Werte für eine glückliche und selbstbewusste Kindheit. So können die Mädchen in eine aufregende Fantasiewelt eintauchen, sich auf eine spannende Reise mit den kleinen Heldinnen der Geschichten begeben und dabei gleichzeitig wichtige Botschaften für das reale Leben mitnehmen. Von einem Expertenteam geprüft – Von Kindern geliebt.

Hey du wundervolles Mädchen! Ja, genau dich meine ich. Hat dir schon mal jemand gesagt, dass du etwas ganz besonderes bist? Denn - das kannst du mir glauben - du bist es! Du bist einzigartig und perfekt. Auch wenn es viele tausend andere Mädchen auf dieser Welt gibt, keines davon ist so wie du es bist. Also vergiss das nicht! In diesem Hörbuch lernst du Mädchen kennen, die ähnliche Probleme haben wie du und vor den gleichen Herausforderungen stehen. Sie haben vor etwas Angst, machen sich Sorgen oder sind einfach unsicher.

Allie is the only albino squirrel in all of Waverly Woods. Being the only one with white fur makes her feel different and unsure of herself. With the help of Momma Squirrel and a new friend, Bree, Allie is reminded that the color of her fur isn't the only thing that defines her. Really, what defines her is all the wonderful qualities that live inside of her heart.

A little girl with a beautiful voice refuses to sing. She simply won't let her songs escape. That is, until one day something special happens....

I Am Mighty Me is a book that parents and children will love listening to again and again. This sweet rhyming story empowers children to be their best and lets them know that they are in control of their own thoughts and feelings and that they can use their powers for good!

This charming story follows Divine, a young girl in a wheelchair, who starts her first day in Ms Purplebubble’s class. At first, Divine is nervous and shy about starting at a new school. But then she meets the kindest boy in the class: Tinkin.