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Izzy's new neighbor is a bit of a grump--though they are both botanically inclined. When the neighbor discovers unwanted flowers--again and again--in his precious rose garden, he bids Izzy to take them away. Izzy does--and uses the blooms to brighten someone else's day. Before long, the town is bursting with Izzy's flowers. The grumpy neighbor doesn't see the fuss. "They're JUST FLOWERS!" he yells. "Just flowers" that brought joy and color to everyone...

Seven-year-old Layla loves life! So she keeps a happiness book. What is happiness for her? For you? Spirited and observant, Layla's a child who's been given room to grow, making happiness both thoughtful and intimate. It's her dad talking about growing-up in South Carolina; her mom reading poetry; her best friend Juan, the community garden, and so much more. Written by poet Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin, this is a story...

Mom's Choice Awards Ganador de la Medalla de OroTodos los niños le tenían miedo al viejo gruñón de la cuadra de Allie, incluyendo ella misma. Su casa estaba en ruinas, su jardín repletó de maleza, y él lucía miserable. Cada vez que alguien pasaba frente a su casa, preferían pasarse al otro lado de la calle.En una noche de Halloween, Allie, su hermana Marie, y su mejor amigo Ryan tuvieron una alarida experiencia. ¿Acaso están en peligro?...

In this middle-grade novel, Lo's best friend, Jazz, is ditching her for the popular crowd, makeup and boys. But when Lo finds new friends who share her love of comics and Doctor Who, she discovers her voice-and the confidence to speak up for what's right. Who would ditch cosplay and Doctor Who for bras and boys? In this funny yet moving coming-of-age novel, a girl finds comfort, and eventually her voice, by writing letters to The Doctor from her...

Prix du Choix de Maman Gagnant de la Medaille d'Or!Tous les enfants craignent l'homme grognon du quartier d'Allie, y compris elle. Sa maison tombe en ruine, son jardin est envahi par la végétation et il a l'air malheureux. Chaque fois que quelqu'un passe devant sa maison, il traverse de l'autre cté de la rue.Le soir d'Halloween, Allie, sa sœur Marie et son meilleur ami Ryan ont une expérience de hurlement. Sont-ils en danger ?

You hold me up. I hold you up. We hold each other up. An evocative picture book intended to foster empathy among children and encourage them to show each other love and support. In English and Spanish. Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue...

• By a talent and highly acclaimed illustrator, The Lion and the Bird is every bit as unusual, lovely, and powerful as Little Bird and should be represented. • The high production values of the book, along with the quality of the images and storytelling, as well as the author's previous books should lead buyers to take a chance on this title. • Not to represent this book would be to miss out on a major book of the spring season. • This...

What Elisa, Lucia, and Alice see-and judge-of each other from the outside is drastically different from how each girl feels inside. They attend the same classes in the same New York City middle school, but no one knows that Elisa is trying to navigate the

Ma rencontre avec les humains ? Bien sûr que ça a changé ma vie et, je l'espère, un peu celle de Jules, un garçon de dix ans, et de quelques adultes aussi. Je suis sûre que toi, lorsque que tu me vois sautillant dans l'herbe, avec ma belle robe blanche et noire, tu n'imagines pas tout ce qu'une pie peut vivre, ressentir et apporter aux autres. Alors viens, je t'emmène dans mes aventures. Tu es prêt ? Eh bien, prends ton envol et suis-moi...

Rot Poe Tater digs for treasure and uncovers a shiny old crown, but after wearing it like a king and feeling the power to make everyone do what he says, he soon realizes he is the only one in his kingdom having fun.