"A southern girl attends an elite girls boarding school in the north must find the courage to be herself and to dream of a brighter future, set against the backdrop of the great migration"-- Provided by publisher. Hattie Mae hails from Seed County, North Carolina. She knows hard milking cows, plucking chickens, minding the garden. Her hands are made for manual labor—her feet for dirt—that is according to Lisa and some of the other girls...

Little Fox peeks out from her den. Biting cold nips her nose. Yip, yip, she calls, as Mama Fox surveys the land. Little Fox wriggles in delight. She is ready to explore. When Little Fox awakens one cold arctic morning, she is ready to explore the sights and sounds of the arctic with Mama Fox. Little Fox loves the click click click of the reindeer herd and the groooooar of the walrus. But new creatures are following her and Mama on their trek through...

This illustrated picture book presents a retelling of the traditional fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin. The story follows a clever girl whose father falsely claims she can spin straw into gold, leading the king to demand she prove the claim. Faced with an impossible task, the girl makes a bargain with a mysterious stranger, setting the stage for a reversal of expectations when the agreement comes due. Written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Carson Ellis,...

A fun and gentle story about disability, family and fitting in, told by a major children's author and illustrated by an artist with dwarfism. This is the story of Starr, a girl with dwarfism who lives with her mum and younger sister, Babes. As the girls get older and Babes overtakes Starr's height, Starr understands there is something different about her. When Starr starts primary school she is at first upset by being shorter than the other children....

This book addresses the impact of smartphones and social media on children's and adolescents' development. Written for a young audience, it combines informational text with illustrations, interactive activities, and personal reflections to encourage critical thinking about technology use. The authors present research-based perspectives, practical strategies, and first-person accounts from young adults, with the aim of helping readers develop habits...

"Bella and Bub attend a Renaissance-style festival with their friends Jack and Luna, where participants dress as characters from the past and take part in themed activities. While at the festival, the group hears a local legend about a unicorn said to live in nearby woods. Curious about whether the legend is true, the friends set out to investigate together. The story is presented in a diary-style format and includes full-color illustrations throughout....

This illustrated children's book depicts a group of crayon characters experiencing bath time in different ways. Each character expresses a distinct preference and imaginative approach, from relaxing in the tub to engaging in pretend play. Through brief text and colorful illustrations, the book presents bath time as a playful daily routine, emphasizing humor and creativity for young readers.

I'm a pie. A humble pie. And that's no lie. The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!--they deserve it! But when he's paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn't always as sweet as pie. Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new pie pal discovers that letting your voice be heard always takes the cake!

Reports of ghosts at an abandoned lighthouse lead Olive and her group of classmates, known as the Misfits, to investigate a new mystery connected to their school, the Reforming Arts School (RASCH). The rumors attract increased attention to the area, including tourists and unexpected interest from local marine life. As speculation grows, stories emerge about a possible sea monster in the nearby bay, drawing the attention of a powerful and unscrupulous...

Earl and Worm spend a special, snowy day together on Earl's birthday.