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Even Joshua Bell makes mistakes, but there is always a second chance. As a young student of the violin, Joshua Bell learns about an international competition to be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Charlie loves the bright red purse that his grandmother let him have. One day, he decides to take it to school.

Kelly's mom doesn't understand all of the reasons why red is the best color.

A brand-new title from Michael Bond chronicling new and exciting adventures of Paddington Bear!

#1 New York Times bestseller!

"Cheery and affirming." -Kirkus From Grammy Award-winning musician and former TV host Tim Kubart comes a lively debut that reassures children that it's okay to make mistakes!

From New York Times bestselling author Nick Ortner comes a beautiful book that will help children discover calm through the magic of mindful breathing: Do YOU have the magic breath' Let's see.Take

Mogie is a real-life Labradoodle with a special talent: he always knows just what a sick kid needs! Get to know this passionate pup with this story by a Newbery Honoree.

When a young girl visits the site of Africville, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the stories she's heard from her family come to mind.

A young girl describes where she finds colors in both the world around her and beyond what she can see.

J’ai les cheveux roux. J’ai des flocons dorés sur le nez. Mamie dit que mes yeux sont comme deux petits bleuets. J’ai aussi un rire magique. Je le sais parce que quand je ris, tout le monde rit.

Eunice immigre au Canada avec son père et sa grand-mère. Sa mère ne peut pas les rejoindre tout de suite. Eunice va alors ressentir un tel manque qu’elle en perdra la parole.

It's a rainy day so the boy and his elephant, Émile, decide the perfect way to pass their time is with a trip to the museum. Their problems start before they even walk through the doors.

Lou spends every Saturday with Grandad and Pops. They walk to the library hand in hand, like a chain of paper dolls.

Every summer morning, Ellie and her Nonna go to the beach. They swim and build sandcastles, and while Nonna reads, Ellie watches the other children play.