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Fun in the Summer

by Paige Stratemeyer

Summer explorations, vacations and horseback adventures are where the fun is in this collection of short stories.

Mike Duffy and His Adventures with the World's Smallest Person: Judgment Day!

by Peter C. Vogel

At the end of our first story, we left Mike Duffy up in his room on a Saturday night, grounded. But, it hasn’t been so bad being grounded this time; Mike has a friend he can talk to. You see, nestled secretly in the valley of a mountainous toy pile in Mike’s room is Demetrius Minneapolis, the world’s smallest person.

Hamzy is a hamster. He is also an actor. And quite a good one, too, coming from a long line of actors staging plays out of the Arch Street Theatre. He loves the stage, but more he loves to watch the motion pictures that humans show in the parks on Saturday nights. Such magic, romance, and adventure.

It's Stuffy in Here

Meet Stuffy.

Stuffy loves his friend Andrew, but he has always wondered what it would be like to be a real GIRAFFE. He thinks it would surely be wonderful, and he would be very happy. Best of all, he would be tall and graceful. He can just imagine and dream of the possibility. Let's go with Stuffy on his adventure.

Anthony's Journey to God's Ark

by Graciela Rangel

Anthony’s third Biblical adventure

Anthony the Jesus Lizard has just learned about the Flood, and of course he wonders how his ancestors survived. Join Anthony on his journey to the Ark, as he learns the story of Noah—and all the fun and adventures of the animals on God's Ark.

Ernie, The Sailing Cat

By Daniel Morgenstern

A delightful candid color photo book for cat lovers, sailors, and
children of all ages.

Discover ME - a Movement Education Program

by Jamie Goldring

One of the most important things we can do for our children is to prepare them for learning by teaching them how to learn. Academic success requires attention, concentration, and focus, but many children entering school lack these skills. Discover ME is a movement education program designed to teach children from an early age the prerequisite skills for learning self-control, focus, concentration, and effective listening--the competencies that create a foundation for learning.

Mike Duffy and His Adventures with the World's Smallest Person - Sworn to Secrecy

by Peter C. Vogel

Mike Duffy is an average fifth grader attending Harbortown Elementary. Life for this ten-year old is much like any other’s.

He enjoys playing with his friends; he complains about schoolwork; and he tries his best to dodge chores given by his overbearing mother. Then a mysterious package arrives on the Duffy doorstep. Stowed away in the box's contents is a three-inch tall man.

Earl The Pearl A Baseball Story by Dennis Santos

Illustrated by: www.MikeMotz.com

Earl the Pearl is about people who believe in themselves. If we really love something or someone, we put our hearts into it. We become heroes through hard work and believing that we can overcome any handicaps, obstacles, or fears that could stop us from reaching our goals.

Beatrice's Tulips by Stephanie Nowlin

A bee that enjoys growing tulips learns a lesson: hard work is not as important as sharing with other creatures.

Finny's Voyage Through the Universe III Globular Cluster, Neutron Star, and Black Hole by Geeta Pati

The cosmic adventure continues!

This time, they travel into an old star cluster—a globular cluster. Finny chats with the oldest stars of the universe and learns about their life cycles. The rotating light beams of a neutron star, resembling a lighthouse, attract Finny to explore, but its intense heat and gravitational pressure almost destroy the curious fish, who escapes in the nick of time, with Mr. Guru’s help.

Finny's Voyage Through the Universe II Nebula, Supernova, Open Star Cluster by Geeta Pati

In this exciting cosmic adventure, Finny, a young fish, travels through space and time while a supercomputer, Mr. Guru, educates the time traveler about the wonders of the universe. After witnessing the Big Bang, Finny sails through space and enters a formation of luminous, colorful clouds—a nebula, the nursery of the stars.

Finny's Voyage Through the Universe

by Geeta Pati

"Science begins in wonder and curiosity. Geeta Pati's imaginative rendering of the strange world revealed by modern physics brings it to life for young people."

— Dr. Frank Wilczek, Physics professor at MIT, Nobel Prize winner in Physics, 2004.

Finny’s Voyage Through the Universe recounts the events surrounding the “Big Bang,” in a manner that is captivating and educational to children of all ages. It’s a story of the exciting adventure of Finny, a curious fish, as he travels through space and time with his guide, Mr. Guru, a supercomputer.

The Other Kid A Draw It Out Guidebook For Kids Dealing With A Special Needs Sibling by Lorraine Donlon

All proceeds from the sale of this book

will support Family Services for

Special Needs Children

and Their Siblings

ACLD

Bethpage, New York

Mr. I Forgot by Sonia Luciano

On her way to New York, a little girl finds herself among colorful people and wild adventures. After spending most of the morning looking around the farm for Mrs. Polka Dots, Melissa finally gets to relax on the comfortable seats of a train. But minutes after boarding, Melissa meets a charismatic, tiny man, Mr. I Forgot. This spectacular fellow wears a red-and-yellow suit and a purple chicken for a hat.

Life's a Ball with Billy the Baseball

by Mark Cervasio

“…more than a picture book; it’s the amazing true story of how baseballs are made… Told [by] a cheerful, animated baseball, Life’s a Ball with Billy the Baseball follows the perky Billy from his creation in a small round cork factory to his life in the major leagues… Cheery, colorful illustrations pepper this delightful picture book…” —James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review

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This is the story of a baseball, and his dream of playing in the major leagues. It’s also a true story of how baseballs are made, what they’re made of, how many stitches are used, how much they weigh, and so on—in short, everything a young baseball fan likes to know.

Zaki and Venus Go to the Beach

By Therese “Tee” FortonBarnes

Photography by: Katie Schneider Design by: Schneider Digital

A sweet, true portrayal of dogs’ lives filled with lessons for children, Zaki and Venus brings together two of life’s most simple pleasures. Zaki and Venus, you have a wonderful life.

A portion of proceeds will benefit dog rescue centers and dog shelters.

No, No, Foca Loca !

by Gloria Nadal

Este es un libro adorable, con sus ilustraciones maravillosamente representadas. Está diseñado como cartilla para enseñar a los niños a leer. La autora va presentando las letras por medio de rimas muy fáciles, acompañadas de dibujos encantadores. Este libro es un tesoro para los niños que se inician en el mundo maravilloso de la lectura.

The Purple Swan

by Patricia A. Daniel

The Purple Swan is based on a true story and is about a little boy named Patrick who learns to see with his heart instead of his eyes. He learns this lesson when a black swan, that he at first ignores, mysteriously turns purple in a photograph.

Chores to Do

by K. L. Hagood

Chores to Do is a delightful tale featuring a little girl who is going to get to the business of doing the work her mother left for her...eventually.

Drumdee Makes a Drum

by Floyd Darden, Ph.D.

Drumdee is a story of imagination put into action, the art of creativity. The power of personal motivation is expressed by Drumdee, as he focuses on his goal of building a new instrument.

My Imaginary Friend

by Shirley Ann Povondra and Kathryn Andrew

A girl appears who only Kathann can see. At first Kathann is surprised and uncertain until she learns this girl is a friend—and that she understands Kathann's secret.

My Daddy Lives in Chicago

Tanya Sarlanis

Joseph’s in for an exciting weekend. His father is visiting! Of course, Joey’s friends ask a tough question: why his daddy does not live with the family the way other kids' fathers do. And yet, throughout the visit, the love between father and son proves that distance does not matter.

Olivia’s Magical Christmas at the North Pole

Written by Beth Mammola-Koravos and Helena Bebirian
Illustrations by Helena Bebirian

Olivia’s Magical Christmas at the North Pole is a whimsical, magical Christmas tale about the little girl, Olivia, and her night out with Santa Claus. Santa does not get to visit every child’s home, but when given the chance, he shows Olivia all around the North Pole, including sharing gingerbread cookies with Mrs. Claus.

Anthony's Christmas Journey

by Graciela Rangel

Anthony makes his second journey and this time it's with his friend, Mary. They take a journey to a town to see how Jesus' birthday is celebrated and make a new friend, Coque, who takes them to several places to see how Christmas is celebrated.

A Day at the Playground with Food Allergies

by Tracie Schrand

A Day at the Playground offers young children some simple steps to avoid food allergens when at play in a public place.

Tucker Goes to Heaven

by Alicia Bausley

Tucker, an English Springer spaniel has an earthly life filled with love and happiness with his human parents. One day he discovers that he is growing old, weary, and unwell and no longer has the energy to play with his toys or ride in the car, one of his favorite things to do.

Lilly the Littlest Cricket

by Beth Ann Mammola-Koravos

Lilly, the Littlest Cricket is a whimsical tale for children that details the adventures of the smallest and youngest in a family of crickets.

No Nanas for Hannah

by Rita Ungor

Little Hannah has a real problem with new foods. Though Ms. Bernadette offers many kinds of fruit, Hannah won’t eat anything but her favorite, bananas.

Heavenly Skies & Lullabies Illustrated Song Book & CD

Created & Sung By:Dr. Kathy Reilly Fallon & Frank Pellegrino

Illustrated By: Becky Kelly Foreword By: Father Gerard Critch

Awarded The 2006 Dragon Pencil Awards The Gold Medal for Illustration!!! http://www.dragonpencil.com/contests.htm

Heavenly Skies & Lullabies~Illustrated Song Book & CD is a lovely children's song book and CD, accompanied by soothing and celestial illustrations. The book opens up to 11 enchanting lullabies, along with lyrics and music engravings for piano and guitar. Children blessings' & prayers' are integrated into each heart-warming illustration to set the tone for the lullabies.

A Mouse Named Sam

by Sonia Luciano

Sam, a very brave, courageous (or so he boasts) young mouse, leaves his family behind to go in search of a great magician who he believes can make him human.

The Other Side of the Forest

by Annabel A. Francis-Harris

Every spring, the Rainbow People’s celebration sends a rainbow’s arch across the sky. Every spring, the Villagers from across the forest send their strong men out in search of the pot of gold. In between live the Forest Dwellers, woodcutters of the deep forest.

Two Playful Spooks

by Donna Presswood

Ted and Tippy are twins. Ted is an outgoing, good boy, while Tippy loves adventure—and mischief. Her pranks grow bolder and crueler, until one day she goes too far.

I Am Great

by Denise Gibel Molini

There is an obvious miracle in being alive. We are all as unique as a snowflake. These are all great qualities that we share, because we are great.

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Mr.Rrribbit

by Alexandra Conte

Mr.R-rribbit, a famous froggy singer, loses what he loves the most: his beautiful singing voice. This charming tale follows Mr.R-rribbit as he recovers from this terrible loss, reinventing himself and creating a new and better life.

The Long Winding Road

Lynn Broder

The story begins with a rabbit family who finds and adopts Linkey, who was left with a puzzling note referring to the "missing link." As Linkey grows up with his brother Binkey, he becomes aware of different characteristics of himself, his family, and friends in the sheltered village in which they live.

SeaReach: Power of the Waves

by Gregory Kreis & Caroline Morrison

"This book is awesome! If you like fantasy and adventure, you'll love this book!"

Kiara Mcsmith, an 11 year old fan

The Delectable Donkey Diet

by Shawn Wagner & Sherry Pendleton

Every child wants a pet, but Shawn wants a donkey. And not just any donkey.

A Journey Far Away

by Mark Smiley

He longs to travel somewhere far away where he can discover this hidden secret.

Sammy is a misfit snake who more than anything wants to find happiness.

Anthony's Journey

by Graciela Rangel

Who is Jesus? Who is Daniel?

Anthony walks on water—he’s a little Jesus Lizard!

One day, Haley Duck gets upset with Anthony’s splashing and shouts at him and his best friend, Chalu.

What the Little Bird Told Me

by Hilarie Schweriner

Jay, a boy turning five, is having trouble falling asleep the night before his first day of kindergarten.

He doesn't know what to expect. As he tries to sleep, he is taken on a magical trip to visit his school by a little yellow bird named Sunny.

Marigold and the Stranger

by Shannon Larsen

Marigold and the Stranger is the story of two people from different cultures, called to awaken the people of the earth to open their eyes and see the destruction and damage they have caused to the Mother Earth and each other.

Star Girl

by M. Catherine Bunton

There is a little Star Girl who has been waiting a long time to visit the children here on Earth.

She finally made her way into this little book after a long journey through the skies. Now you can listen to Rena, the Guardian Angel of Midnight Stardust, ...

The Unveiling of Jewel Town’s Girls

by Aryana Zavosh

Jewel Town is a peaceful town crowned by a magnificent castle.

Granted unsurpassed beauty by a regiment of fairies, the town’s girls are indeed the true jewels of the village. But when the town is betrayed by a bad fairy and invaded by villainous creatures, the girls are covered with ugly potato bags for their protection.

The Wormhole Kids Visit President Kennedy

by Khayyam E. Ali

While playing in a forbidden area called Hollow Circle, four friends are suddenly transported through time and space to Washington, D.C. in 1961...

... where they meet Caroline Kennedy and her father, the President-Elect.

Molly's Adventures

by Leslie Hopkins

Everyone loves Molly. She is a beautiful red-haired girl with a curl right in the middle of her forehead.

Molly goes to school and has lots of friends. She lives in a house with her mother and her grandmother.

Joe's Room

by Becca Lynn

Joe's Room is a story about a boy who loves cars.

Joe will take you along for the ride as he travels with his car on some sky-is-the-limit adventures.

Character Ed

and the Magical Lesson of the Bully-Proof Vest

by Steven Rosenbloom

This is a story that will help people gain insight into an ongoing problem in our schools: the bully. Provides an education that, while simple in nature, will be invaluable to children currently being bullied, and with any luck, the bullies will learn something too.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

by Lisa Dunn-Dern

Every Saturday when her mommy goes to the beauty salon to get her hair done, a little girl finds unusual ways to help her "follically challenged" (i.e., bald) daddy get a new hairdo, too.

“Having lived through many bad hair days, I especially loved Lisa Dunn-Dern’s adorable book on an interesting family Saturday ritual.” --Actress and Oscar Winner, Diane Keaton

The Forever Green Leaf

by L.J. Frost

The suspenseful, thought-provoking, and humorous story of two young Native American boys and the spirit world they lived in.

Little Turtle and Red Feather seek revenge for their father’s defeat at the hands of their tribe’s mortal enemy, the Mohawk, only to run afoul of a devious Mohawk shaman.

The Mystery of Black Beard's Treasure

by Robert Merriam

It all started when Tracy and Ryan, bored out of their minds on a rainy day, started to rummage through old trunks up in Grandma’s attic.

Ryan finds an odd chest with a peculiar lock. It contains old-fashioned seaman’s clothes and a parchment containing coded directions for finding gold buried over 250 years ago.

Get Up and Jump Around

by Maria Lambrou

Studies have shown that exercise for the body stimulates the brain and promotes academic success.

...This book gets children reading, learning and moving! In today’s automated, “techno” world, it is an increasing challenge to inspire our children to exercise and feel the beauty of movement.

~Monica Zecher, Lifetime Fitness

The Mystery of the Lost Kingdom

by Rosalinda Richardson

Jenna, age 12, adventurous and witty, unlocks the mystery of the lost kingdom.

Lost and frightened, she finds herself surrounded with magic and adventure in the enchanted forest as she tries to find her way home.

Two Kinds Of Lines

by Ann C. Moore

Little Curved Line and Little Straight Line have always played with their own kind.

Illustrated simply and geared for young readers, here is an introduction to the structure underlying writing, art, and the world itself.

The Almost Great Penguin Race

by Matthew O'Connell

“A kid faced with a character building choice in a fun story--with a touch of science too!”

How did Rick (Not Richard!) Cliff finds himself in a sled race against the school tough guy—Mack Mackleton. Worst of all, the race will be down the steepest, iciest hill in Benton Lake. The hill is so dangerous that people call it the “The Rib Cracker.” Rick knows that someone could really get hurt, but how can he get out of the race without looking like a chicken? And just how can the world’s largest penguin help?

Sneak Force- The Legend

by Lynne N. Thomas

Five video-gaming kids time travel to determine the fate of the universe in this sneaky sci-fi/ action-adventure series.

Meet the Sneak Force—Beat, Edge, Flare, Kidd, and Sketch. Their mission is to stop their ancient enemies, the Volaquars, from changing the past; otherwise, the future as they know it will change forever. And it's all up to them.

In the year 2408, spaceships and equipment are controlled like video games, and the Alliance has called upon their best pilots, The Sneak Force kids, to save the world. In what could be their final mission, the Force must beat the Volaquars at their own game. Can they convince two authors to tell their story to the world so they will have the power to fight the Volaquars in the future? Or will the Volaquars put an end to them before they even get started?

Dinosaurs in Space

by Jeff and Angela Skvarch

Adventures of a Dinosaur family that discovers a spaceship that has been hidden for years. Light, family reading!

Dinosaurs in Space is the story of a family of Seismoesauras who, during their morning walk, discover a spaceship that had gone unnoticed for years until a great storm uncovered it. Angela, the family’s computer whiz, goes aboard the old spaceship, and discovers that the ship and its computers are still fully functioning. After figuring out that the ship is from Saturn and was sent long ago on an experimental journey, Angela convinces her parents to go on a space adventure to find out just who sent the ship. The adventure is just beginning in this tale for the whole family!

Sneaky Secret Steff

by Deborah Vaughn

Steffani Hunt moves with her family to a new home in New Hampshire. There, she discovers her new neighbor and friend Betty is the famous "Ask Audrey" from the newspaper column that Steff loves to read.

When Betty becomes ill, Steff secretly takes over the column and recruits her new friend Dyllan to help. As Steff and Dyllan become more and more involved with the letters, Steff starts to believe that she knows some of the people who are writing to Ask Audrey. Steff and Dyllan set out to do more than just answer their letters.

Twas The Night Before Halloween

by Sherry Pendleton

Delightful Halloween poem, full of ghosts, goblins, and vampires galore. Fully illustrated with pictures for children of all ages to enjoy.

‘Twas All Hallows Eve
And all through the castle
Each creature declared that
It’d be quite a hassle

If somehow this night
Didn’t turn into day
And Halloween faltered
And they couldn’t play . . .

Bear The Challenge

by M.A.Kokos Lambrou

Read these stories and discover how the characters overcome the obstacles that they face.

Bear Necessities’ mission is to encourage, supplement and initiate research on a national level, directly related to pediatric cancer, to enhance hospital support services offered to children and their families and to provide special assistance to pediatric cancer patients through their Small Miracle Program.

Short Stories For The Young & Young At Heart

by Connie Lemond

Four short stories for children Grades 4 to 6.

" Interesting and fun to read. But . . . also serious and uplifting."

-a ten-year-old reader

Snow Storm

by Alexandra Conte

A terrible snow storm hits a small village, testing the faith, hope and courage of all the villagers.

The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Fable

by Jack Myers

Nauaf's father, Melchior, had a dream in which he was instructed to prepare a casket of gold, attend the birth of a Great One, and deliver the gold to the child's parents.

Bush Flyer

by George F. Baker III

Matt Campbell and his mom, Lisa, are on the adventure of a lifetime as they experience a harrowing flight to Kiyana, Alaska, and learn to survive in the arctic.

"Mrs. Lambrou knows children. She knows how they think and feel. Once you meet Vanessa, you might be inclined to think that Mrs. Lambrou knows YOU, too."
--Dr. Ruth E. Badal, K-5 Principal, and Reading Specialist

www.Wings

by M.A. Kokos Lambrou

Maria Lambrou has written this chapter book for children in third grade and up.

She has included a special section at the end of each chapter.

I Saw the First Christmas

by Connie Lemonde

Papa Claus tells how he saw the newborn Jesus. Then the littlest elf decides to give Jesus

a Christmas present because it’s HIS birthday!

KIDS' DAY

Deborah Claire

"Charming…Lovable main characters, exciting plot... kids will love it!"

-- Joanna Skevis, e-Writer Magazine...

When Diana's wish comes true, the entire world goes crazy, and only the kids can save it!