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"Everywhere you go, all around the world people are eating ice cream! And while some folks spoon up sundaes and some savor Syrian bouza--one thing is always true: ice cream is joy! Travel the globe, from Argentina to New Zealand, and discover a mouthwatering selection of cold, creamy treats just waiting to be enjoyed!" -- Book jacket cover.

"Addie Ant travels from one garden bed to another on her first solo adventure. As she forges her own path, she gets lost along the way and finds help from her trusted garden pals, Lewis Ladybug, Beatrix Butterfly, and Cleo Cricket, in finding her way back home. A celebration of friendship, this sweet book is a collaboration by renowned, musical artist Maren Morris and former schoolteacher and close friend Karina Argow. Artist Kelly Anne Dalton brings...

Shades of Exodus revolves around the true story of a South African family who flee the violence of South Africa only to fall victim to a vicious and bloody crime in Australia. Once an outspoken critic of apartheid, David Levinrad now longs to return to the transformed 'rainbow nation.' His yearnings, heightened through life-changing events, takes us on a journey that tears at the soul and exposes our common humanity. Is paradise always what...

Get to know Melody and her beautifully blended family as they help her find her favorite color. Aschool art assignment turns into an even more valuable lesson as little Melody looks forinspiration from herfamily to come up with a decision. Little Melody acknowledges all of her multiracial family's background to come up with an idea for her art assignment. This fun story offers a universal lesson in trusting your ideas, creating your own solutions,...

Powerful drama of love, loss, family and friendship from a superstar of UK children's and YA fiction, inspired by a tremendously moving true story. When Mikey's dad died, something in Mikey died too. He loved his old man and he never stopped dreaming that one day his dad would land the role of a lifetime, prove them all wrong, and rock back up to the estate in the flashiest car anyone had ever seen. Now there's just numbness, and not caring, and really,...

Aidez-moi quelqu'un !!! À contrecœur, Zoélie doit se rendre à la campagne pour garder les six enfants de la meilleure amie de sa mère pendant quelques jours. Parmi eux, il y a les jumeaux, Luc et Jacob, aussi exubérants qu'espiègles, qui lui donneront beaucoup de fil à retordre et bien des sueurs froides. Heureusement, elle fera la rencontre de Jean-François, le fils du voisin, qui en plus de lui donner un coup de main, fera battre son cœur....

In a modern-day fairy tale, Nesta, a witch yearning to make a difference, is joined by her cat, Paisley, and her avian companion, Bird. Together, they are entranced by Earth's breathtaking beauty but deeply distressed by the harm inflicted upon it. From the polluted oceans to vanishing forests and smog-ridden skies, Nesta and her companions conjure spells in a desperate attempt to heal the planet. Yet, their magic alone isn't enough. As they work...

The Adventures of Titmouse is a story of a little mouse who truly believes she has found a perfect home. Have you heard about the adventures of Titmouse? Titmouse is the mouse who lives in the house where George lives. George is big so much bigger that Titmouse; not that Titmouse knows how big George is, as she is just a tiny mouse. She can't crane her neck back far enough to see how tall George is, but his footsteps were heavy his voice boomed...

Hey you. yeah, you. There's something special about you, I can tell. You've got this really cool thing that you love to do, and I bet no one can do it quite like you can. That's called your Gift! And guess what? I've got a Gift, and all your friends do, too! But maybe you're thinking, "Hey, mister, you don't know me! I don't have a gift." But you do! You just have to find it! And I think this book is just the thing you need! It's all about Gifts and...

Enjoy THE ADVENTURES OF CANELA ("cinnamon," in English), a smart chocolate Lab, in the tropical forest of Peru. Marvel at her friendship with a boa constrictor named Caliente ("hot," in English) and the importance of keeping rivers free of pollution. MARÍA DEL ROSARIO (CHARO) BASTERRA is an Educational Psychologist. Her daughter, LUCIA BASTERRA, is a bilingual preschool teacher. Canela is their beloved dog. They live in Washington, D.C. TATI VALLE...