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Born to be a star, Etta prepares for her big performance in her school's talent show, but when she gets pre-show jitters, her loving family helps her through it so she can shine in the spotlight.

Danica isn’t just starting a new school year, she’s also starting at a new school with new classes, new students, and new teachers. Worst of all, when she gets there, she discovers something else new—another girl named Danica! Sparks fly as Danica is determined not to let the “other” Danica steal the spotlight. But in her quest to be the best, Danica soon realizes there’s more to this new girl than meets the eye.

Something strange is lurking in Danica’s bedroom at night, and it’s downright terrifying! She can’t see it, and she can’t smell it, but boy, can she hear it! Night after night, mysterious noises send shivers down her spine, leaving her wide-eyed and awake in bed, wondering what could be causing such spooky sounds. Her parents think it’s just her imagination, and even Danica starts to wonder if her mind is playing tricks on her, but one fateful...

When Danica talks her parents into letting her stay home with her grandmother instead of making a long road trip with her family to visit her cousins at the lake, she thinks she’s come up with the perfect way to avoid two of her greatest fears: deep, dark water hours stuck in the car with her little brother Ivan (“the terrible”). What could be better? Little does she realize her fears are about to take on a whole new feathered twist. As part...

"A monstrously fun story that puts a wholesome twist on a familiar fear." -- Provided by publisher. Blossom loves jumping snake, swimming in the bog, and playing slime ball. She doesn't love the creepy sounds above her bed that no one else seems to notice. Determined to get to the top of it once and for all, Blossom hatches a plan that leads her to find courage...and a new friend. This is a wholesome twist on a familiar fear that will make you wonder--what...

One by one, three young bears crawl into Bear and Mrs. Bear's bed during a thunderstorm, certain they hear monsters outside, and although Bear tells each that monsters are not real, he later changes his mind.

"Owly is a wonderful friend! He's honest, trustworthy, and kind. And whenever any of his pals are in trouble, he always finds a way to help. Owly demonstrates the power of friendship by cheering up his friends when they're down, rescuing his friends when they're in danger, and encouraging his friends when they doubt themselves. But Owly's buddies also show what it means to be a great friend in return"--Provided by publisher.