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This illustrated chapter book series by New York Times best-selling author Wendy Mass is perfect for kids who are inspired by Greta Thunberg and love Beverly Cleary's Beezus and Ramona and other classics like Ivy & Bean and Clementine. A buzzing,...

In the second installment of this full-color, fantasy adventure series perfect for beginning readers, Gus the Mushroom Dragon discovers a special Mushroom Power! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn,...

In the thirty-first book of the Critter Club series, can Liz find the perfect home for some senior animals? When Liz visits her grandma's senior living community, she notices many of the residents share a love for animals. So, when a nearby shelter...

Join the four Alpha Wings on their adventures in the Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will need to do all they can to help save the day.Welcome back to the Magic Forest!The day of the Midblossom Ball has finally arrived, but the evil snake spirit...

Jasper, Mo, and Ruby learn all about soccer while they play in their town's World Cup tournament in the second installment of this action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's...

Inspired by Corinne Bailey Rae's award-winning hit song, this picture book celebrates music's unique power to soothe or energize us when we need it most. "A feel-good hymn to fine music and intergenerational bonds."--Kirkus Reviews "Today I'd like to do...

Bestselling author of the Ranger in Time series Kate Messner continues with the third book in this fun, science-based series about a family dedicated to rescuing animals. It's summertime and Ana and Sofia are visiting their cousins Ivy and Ezra in...

A child discovers a secret ingredient for nurturing plants--and for helping ailing loved ones, too--in this tender story by a two-time New York Times best-selling author celebrating the power of hope. Everyone in Henry's family loves plants and...

On a street that covets big, showy gardens, Andrew sets out to grow his own tiny garden in this picture book about slowing down, appreciating the little things, and staying true to yourself. From bestselling, award-winning author Deborah Underwood and...

A young girl is determined to celebrate the women in her community and beyond in this inspiring book by #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl, Meena Harris. Maya is proud of who she is: a curious kid who loves to ask questions. When her...

From Geisel Honor winner Salina Yoon comes the second of a new early reader graphic novel series starring the hilarious pair, Kat and Mouse! Kat and Mouse are back--and they're having a sleepover! But no matter how hard they try they just can't seem to...

From creative visionary of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, and Be You, #1 New York Times bestseller Peter H. Reynolds, comes an uplifting story about learning to follow your heart and your toes! She glanced down... her ten toes reminded her to keep...

Two starred reviews! From Caldecott Honor- and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Jashar Awan comes a hilarious and "confidence-boosting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) picture book about the perseverance and positive self-talk...

A stunning, mythology-inspired ode to the places and people who came before us as a girl embarks on her first visit to her mother's hometown in China for Lunar New Year. Little Snow can't remember the last time she was on an airplane, and is afraid of...

Jacqueline Woodson's evocative story about the power of sharing memories, with glorious illustrations by Tonya Engel The earth changes, Sarah's grandpa always said as they worked together in his garden. Like us, some part of it never dies. Everything and...

Birdwatching! Borrrring, right? Not to these avian adventurers from Maynard Elementary as they fight a snowstorm in order to save a rare snowy owl. An adventurous read for 7 to 10 year olds about forging long-lasting friendships in this new chapter book...

Meet the Fairy Scout Friends, a group of misfit fairies working together to earn their magic! Flutterfly the not-quite-fairy struggles to unlock her magical fairy dust--and remembers to believe in her dreams--in this second book in the illustrated...