Great Friendships

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The Great Simplifying Adventure Transform Screen Time into Story Time with This Magical Adventure That Teaches Children the Joy of Simple Living! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in their most enchanting adventure yet as they discover a world where less truly means more. When mysterious paper bags begin dancing through the air on Maple Street, these three best friends are whisked away to the magical kingdom of Simpleville, where they must help a lonely king learn that happiness doesn't come from having everything—it comes from treasuring what truly matters. Perfect for children ages 6-9, this ...

In a national contest, readers voted and decided that the next I Survived topic will be the Great Chicago Fire, 1871! In the next book of the I Survived series, one boy will struggle to stay alive as the great city of Chicago burns.

Three friends discover magical worlds where they learn about resilience, compassion, and joy through veterinary care, music, and celebration. **A Magical Adventure Teaching Resilience, Compassion, and Joy for Ages 6-9** When a mysterious llama delivers a silver envelope to Imani, Tommy, and Maya, the three friends are swept into an unforgettable adventure through the Corner of Forgotten Things—a magical realm where celebrations come to life! **Perfect for young readers who love:** ✓ Fantasy and magical adventures ✓ Stories about friendship and teamwork ✓ Animal stories with heart ...

Adventure has a way of finding Calvin and his loyal beagle, Pudge. This time, it comes wrapped in storm clouds, dragon eggs, and doors that aren’t supposed to exist. When a baby dragon hatches high on a cliffside during a thunderstorm, Calvin and Pudge are the first to discover him—and the first to realize that not everyone wants the little creature safe. With hunters on their heels, hidden tunnels opening at the sound of a whistle, and the town of Maplewood revealing secrets it has kept for centuries, Calvin and Pudge must summon every ounce of courage, humor, and curiosity they ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Their Most Magical Halloween Adventure Yet! Perfect for ages 6-9 Early chapter book Halloween learning adventure When a mysterious doorbell starts ringing by itself and the ghost of Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low appears on their street, three best friends know they're in for an extraordinary adventure! What makes this Halloween story special: Educational & Fun: Seamlessly weaves together Halloween traditions, magic tricks, joke-telling, financial literacy, and community service Character Growth: Each child uses their unique strengths—Imani's ...

August 1918. Everybody likes twelve-year-old Josie Winslow. While she helps in the family drug store and plans for the first day of school, her pharmacist father is puzzled by newspaper articles about influenza arriving in New York on ships from Europe. It is still summer. Flu is a winter disease. Billy Detwiler has been kicked out of prep school. No one, not even Billy, is happy he will be in Josie’s school let alone her eighth-grade class. He is a bully of the first order and is looking for his next victim. He calls Josie “Pharmacy Girl,” but it is no compliment. By mid-October, ...

Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill were the greatest leaders of “the Greatest Generation.” In Franklin and Winston, Jon Meacham explores the fascinating relationship between the two men who piloted the free world to victory in World War II.

Three best friends. A winning lottery ticket. Nothing will ever be the same again. When Paige and Katie's friend Leandra suddenly returns from several years living overseas without bringing her husband and son back with her, Paige has more questions than she has answers. However, before she has the chance to ask Leandra about what really happened in Australia her friend has an announcement to make. With great fanfare, she tells both Paige and Katie that she bought a lottery ticket for them all to share and the ticket was a winner. Paige and her family are swept up in a whirlwind of exciting...

You are about to travel to Edgecombe St. Mary, a small village in the English countryside filled with rolling hills, thatched cottages, and a cast of characters both hilariously original and as familiar as the members of your own family. Among them is Major Ernest Pettigrew (retired), the...

The Krusty Krab is celebrating its eleventy-seventh anniversary, and Mr. Krabs is looking forward to selling lots of Krabby Patties. But just before the celebration is about to begin, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Patrick, and SpongeBob accidentally lock themselves in the freezer! While they make their way through the maze of air shafts above the Krusty Krab, reminiscing about their favorite memories along the way, Plankton finally gets his hands on the Krabby Patty formula! Will they get out in time to save the formula and celebrate the eleventy-seventh anniversary?