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For fans of Kate DiCamillo and Jack Gantos, a hilarious, wrenching, hopeful novel about finding your friends, healing your heart, and speaking your truth. Simon O'Keeffe's biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a holy sacrament. Or maybe the alpaca disaster that went viral on YouTube. But the story the whole world wants to tell about Simon is the one he'd do anything to forget: the story in which he's the only kid in his class who survived a school shooting.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them meets Neil Gaiman in this thrilling novel about an Iranian American girl who discovers that her father was secretly a veterinarian to mythical creatures--and that she must take up his mantle, despite the many dangers. Once was, once wasn't. So began the stories Marjan's father told her as a little girl--fables like the story of the girl who sprung a unicorn from a hunter's snare, or the nomad boy who rescued a baby shirdal. Tales of extraordinary beasts that filled her with curiosity and wonder.

A joyful celebration of growing families by former first daughters and #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush. As two sisters watch their friends' families grow, they wish on a star for a sibling of their own...and a younger brother and a baby cousin arrive! The new family members aren't exactly what the sisters expected, but with time and patience, the group soon becomes fabulously four--and lets their imaginations soar! Together they can be anything, and no matter what, they will always remember that love comes first.

From the acclaimed authors of Hurricane Season and Ana on the Edge, an unforgettable story about the importance of and joy in finding a community, for fans of Alex Gino and Ashley Herring-Blake. Twelve-year-old Abigail (she/her/hers) is so excited to spend her summer at Camp QUILTBAG, an inclusive retreat for queer and trans kids. She can't wait to find a community where she can be herself--and, she hopes, admit her crush on that one hot older actress to kids who will understand. Thirteen-year-old Kai (e/em/eir) is not as excited.

Dive into the world of Wings of Fire like never before!The #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to even greater heights with an all-new collection of stories and art from readers' favorite dragon world! Tui T. Sutherland and Wings of Fire cover artist Joy Ang delve deeper into the legends of the ten dragon tribes, creating the ultimate collection for every FanWing. Each chapter of A Guide to the Dragon World explores the history, mythology, and folklore of the beloved series in a truly spectacular and gift-worthy edition!

Peppa and her family make pizzas in this delicious audio book! Based on the hit TV show on Nick Jr. Peppa is about to have the best lunch ever! She and her family host a make-your-own pizza party. They knead the dough, add the sauce, and top it off with all of their favorite yummy ingredients.

Peppa loves kindness! Discover many of the times Peppa chose to be kind in this adorable audio book. Based on the hit show on Nick Jr. Peppa proves just how kind she can be in this adorable audio book! Listen as Peppa does nice things for her friends and family, like share her favorite toy with George and help Suzy Sheep sing a song. This charming audio book is perfect to teach little ones all about kindness. They'll want to be kind too, just like Peppa!

"Hello, stars. I thought I heard you calling me."A mysterious voice has been speaking to Louise in her dreams. She and her brother Merwin are Sycamore seeds, who hope to one day set down roots and become big trees. But when a fire forces them to leave their mama tree prematurely, they find themselves catapulted into the unknown, far from home. Alone and unprepared, they must use their wits and imagination to navigate a dangerous world--filled with dinosaurs, meteors, and volcanoes!--and the fear of never finding a safe place to grow up.

An irresistible book about love at first sight...and how babies can teach us everything we need to know about loving them- and even ourselves. Celebrate the greatest love story of all time - the one you share with your baby! Drawing clever parallels to the very best romance storylines, Baby's First Love Story is a charming, vibrant, and endearingly tender celebration of the bond between baby and parent/caregiver. From the moment they arrive in this world and into your arms, they bring out our most loving, healthy selves.

The thrilling first book in the most extraordinary new fantasy series from debut author Pari Thomson. Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the earth itself . . .Eleven-year-old Daisy Thistledown is on the run. Her mother has been keeping big, glittering secrets, and now she has vanished. Daisy knows it's up to her to find Ma--but someone is hunting her across London.