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Synopsis: The mesmerizing story of one girl's struggle to break her family's cycle of poverty is reissued with an arresting new cover.Thirteen-year-old Raspberry Hill is starved for money. She will do just about anything legal to get her hands on the almighty dollar -- wash cars, sell rotten candy, skip lunch, clean houses. She is obsessed. She is driven. She is afraid. Memories of being homeless, sleeping in the streets, and eating handouts keep…

Synopsis: In this imaginative book, Eric Carle invites young readers to discover complementary colors while enjoying the amusing story of Little Frog and his colorful friends.It’s Little Frog’s birthday, and Mama Frog gets a big surprise when the guests show up for his party—all the animals are the wrong color! Little Frog tells her she’s not looking long enough, and he’s right.

Synopsis: Nancy Drew receives a letter meant for a British heiress who has the same name and, in her attempts to contact the other young woman, faces danger from a man who operates a Lonely Hearts Club mail frau.

Synopsis: This beautifully designed book tells the story of a little girl named Sophie, who learns that it's okay to be angry.Everybody gets angry sometimes. For children, anger can be very upsetting. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. In this Caldecott Honor book, kids will see what Sophie does when she gets angry. What do you do?

Synopsis: Eddie and his friends plan to dress up as the slimy Mud Monsters--legendary spooks who supposedly live in Muddy Creek--but their plans change when they meet the real Mud Monsters. Original.

Synopsis: A Newbery Honor Book"An irresistible Southern narrator—a literary descendant of Scout Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird." —NewsdayRising sixth grader Miss Moses LoBeau lives in the small town of Tupelo Landing, NC, where everyone's business is fair game and no secret is sacred. She washed ashore in a hurricane eleven years ago, and she's been making waves ever since. Although Mo hopes someday to find her "upstream mother," she's found a home with…

Synopsis: Todd's mom is in a hurry, so she can't stop every time Todd sees something interesting. But Todd has a wonderful surprise for her--a box full of treasures that he's collected along the way. Full color.

Synopsis: Originally written in 1911, this charming tale offers middle readers a story about family bonding, compassion and true friendship formed in the magical surroundings of an English garden. Reprint.

Synopsis: Winner of the 2019 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Fun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one!Soon Turtle and Rabbit are joining in the fun. But will Fox want to be a tiger forever?In Fox the Tiger, this winning trickster character and his animal friends learn that the best thing to be is yourself.Fox the Tiger is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared…

Synopsis: Today I feel silly. Mom says it's the heat.I put rouge on the cat and gloves on my feet.I ate noodles for breakfast and pancakes at night.I dressed like a star and was quite a sight. Today I am sad, my mood's heavy and gray.There's a frown on my face and it's been there all day.My best friend and I had a really big fight.She said that I tattled and I know that she's right.Silly, cranky, excited, or sad--everyone has moods that can change each…

Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a hilarious ride in Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana. Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never, ever wants to eat another banana again. But Pete really likes bananas! Will a rotten bite ruin Pete's love for this tasty fruit?Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.

Synopsis: Cow, Pig, and Duck think playing in the mud is great fun, but Mrs. Wishy-Washy thinks otherwise, so she tries to wash them clean and discovers that you can't turn your back on a mud-loving cow, pig, or duck.

Synopsis: Kids will love learning how wacky words can be with this classic picture book of tongue twisters from Dr. Seuss! This board book edition features abridged text for the littlest reader.When a fox in socks meets Knox in a box, this rhyming romp is just getting started. Add chicks with bricks, blocks and clocks, chewy blue glue, and a noodle-eating poodle, and you know that hilarity will ensue! With his unmistakable gift for rhyme, Dr. Seuss piles…