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Cornelius was promised the trip of a lifetime—Canada, family, adventures and maybe even bear attacks! What he gets instead is a vacation gone hilariously off the rails.But trying to fix a friendship that’s suddenly gone weird, getting a yucky taste out of his mouth and staying with a ‘loser relative’? That’s the easy part. Dodging the insults of a cranky great-aunt who insists on calling him Butterball (or Blimp) is another story. Cornelius can’t catch a break.Some people say that...

What if you could witness the biblical story with your own eyes? When Mateo, a twelve-year-old boy, discovers an ancient Bible hidden in a forgotten church in the mountains of Nicaragua, his life changes forever. Every time its pages come to life, he is transported to the most extraordinary moments in the Book of Genesis, where he witnesses the events without being able to change them. From the Garden of Eden to the Flood and the Tower of Babel, Mateo...

Ever been invited to dinner only to find out, you’re the main course? That’s sort of what happened to twelve year old Haley.Haley is a so-so scholar unlike her science fair winning, cheerleading, flute playing sister, Hannah. She is also a procrastinator who stinks at the violin.Life gets a little better for Haley when she becomes acquainted with Juniper Hagglesworth - language arts teacher by day, fairy godmother by night. Ms. Hagglesworth helps Haley get out of a few jams,...

When Ruby hears a surprising rumor at school, she suddenly refuses to eat purple potatoes. But is there more to the story than she thinks? In this delightfully illustrated picture book, readers follow Ruby and her dad as they navigate picky eating, playful imagination, and a very curious claim. When the friend who started the rumor comes over for dinner, the truth begins to unfold-but a Halloween night surprise leaves Ruby wondering if the story might not be entirely fiction...

An imaginative follow-up to I Wish I Had a Dragon with Marshmallows from the author of the Little Spot of Feelings series!It all started when I wanted to play outside...When a little boy wishes that he had a polar bear to bring him ice cream, he couldn't have known that the wish would come true! But what happens when the polar bear brings more ice cream than he could ever eat?Kids will love this adorable story about ice cream, polar...

Apollo, the rescue cat has had a hard life – until recently. He has found his forever home and has plenty of food to eat, lots of cuddles from his humans and cozy places to sleep. His humans have done something strange though: they have brought a tree into the house and covered it with shiny, glittering things that Apollo would love to play with! When a man comes down the chimney, Apollo is not scared – and soon Santa...

A middle‑grade hero with a beat worth fighting for. Jackson Patterson drums like no one else at Jefferson Middle School—but when the school board threatens to cut the music program, he refuses to let the rhythm die. With help from his best friends, Pixie and Diesel, Jackson discovers courage he didn’t know he had… and a voice he thought he’d lost. A heartfelt story about friendship and the power of music.

Star the cat is visiting New York City for the first time and can’t wait to see the sights! From the towering buildings to the bustling streets, everything is new and exciting.But when Star meets a lost kitten named Jet, her adventure truly begins. She explores the city, visits the Natural History Museum, and even rides the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty. Along the way, Star learns about kindness and compassion, helping animals in need and making new...

Cornelius just wanted to earn some quick cash. How hard could it be to chicken‑sit his aunt’s constipated hen – a bird who’s never worked out how to lay an egg? Instead, Cornelius ends up in a bubbling hot tub of trouble involving high‑tech security, a possible operation involving a meat cleaver, and a romantic rooster who thinks he’s Romeo and God’s gift to chickens. Can Cornelius escape this feather‑brained body‑switch disaster, or is he destined to be remembered forever...

He's small.He's opinionated.And he has exactly one food group: milk.Then his big sister showed up with an apple.I Only Drink Milk... What Are THESE? is a laugh-out-loud picture book following one very skeptical baby on his first encounter with fruit. Featuring minimalist illustrations, dry baby humour, and a big sister who really should have known better.Perfect for baby showers, first birthdays, and every parent who has lost a mealtime negotiation.Written by The Curious Dot. Inspired by Hannah. Dedicated to Nolan.Milk:...