Sometimes When I'm Worried
978-1631987373
Sometimes When I'm Worried
Written by Deborah Serani
Illustrated by Kyra Teis
Free Spirit Press, 2023
ISBN: 978-1631987373
Children learn practical strategies for coping with worry and anxiety.
On A Rainy Day
978-0593405086
When rain interrupts their outdoor play, a girl and her father retreat indoors to wait out the storm. As lightning cracks and thunder booms, they each have their own ideas of things they can do together on a rainy day. Told through spare text and bold sound effects, Sarah LuAnn Perkins' unique linocut-like textured illustrations create a fun read-aloud experience for both reader and listener.
The Verdigris Pawn
ISBN 978-0062908056
A Boy Who Doesn't Know His Power . . .
A Girl With A Gift Long Thought Lost . . .
A Land Ready For Revolution. . .
The heir to the Land should be strong. Fierce. Ruthless. Everything Beau is not, according to his father. Beau has spent his whole life locked away, useless, just another pawn in his father’s quest for ultimate power.
Until Beau meets a girl who shows him the secrets his father has kept hidden and reveals just how brutal and merciless his reign has been. For the first time ever, Beau begins to question everything he’s been told and sets off in search of a rebel who might hold the answer to making things right.
All the while, sinister forces are lurking in the shadows, and the future of the Land and its people hangs perilously in the balance. Beau soon realizes that the key may be within himself—but only if he can find the power to go from pawn to player and save the Land before it’s torn apart.
Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion
9781611807998
A princess-adventure story like no other based on the ancient Chinese tale of the world's most beloved Buddhist hero. Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion is a story of sisterhood, strength, and following your own path – no matter what.
Beaver and Otter Get Along
ISBN 9781728232249
A lovely educational tale about how animals live in harmony and benefit their ecosystem through commensalism. A family of beavers love their pond, which they've worked hard to turn from a bedraggled landscape into a thriving wetland. But when a family of otters move in and start reaping the rewards of the beavers' efforts, the only thing the beavers can do is tolerate their new neighbors as best they can. Despite the fact that the otters can be rather annoying, the two species eventually strike a balance, and in the process benefit the rich new ecosystem around them.
Dangerous Play
ISBN 9781250750488
A fierce team of girls takes back the night in this propulsive, electrifying, and high-stakes YA debut from Emma Kress.Zoe Alamandar has one goal: win the State Field Hockey Championships and earn a scholarship that will get her the hell out of Central New York. She and her co-captain Ava Cervantes have assembled a fierce team of dedicated girls who will work hard and play by the rules. But after Zoe is sexually assaulted at a party, she finds a new goal: make sure no girl feels unsafe again. Zoe and her teammates decide to stop playing by the rules and take justice into their own hands. Soon, their suburban town has a team of superheroes meting out punishments, but one night of vigilantism may cost Zoe her team, the championship, her scholarship, and her future.
That's Debatable
ISBN 9978-0374306045
Millicent Chalmers isn't here to make friends. She's here to win, and she's on track to set a record if--no, when--she wins the state debate tournament for the fourth year in a row. Calm, cool, and always in control, Millie doesn't care what anyone else thinks of her, least of all the sexist bullies bent on destroying her reputation. Taggart Strong couldn't care less about winning debate, much to the consternation of his teammates, school and parents. In fact, he might even enjoy losing, as long as the side he believes in wins. But when a tournament takes a scary turn, Millie and Tag find themselves unexpectedly working together. Maybe Millie can teach Tag a thing or two about using his head, and Tag can teach Millie a little bit about following her heart.
The Farm That Feeds Us
ISBN 978-0711242531
Where does our food come from? What role do farms play? What’s it like to be a farmer? In this charmingly illustrated book, follow a farm throughout the year to discover how the farmer grows fresh and tasty food for us to eat in a sustainable and natural way.
The Polio Pioneer
ISBN 978-0525646518
Vitally important and delightfully accessible, this informative picture book biography of Dr. Jonas Salk, THE POLIO PIONEER: DR. JONAS SALK AND THE POLIO VACCINE (Knopf, August 2020; illustrations by Lisa Anchin), is undoubtedly timely. Introducing Jonas Salk as a child/grandchild of Jewish immigrants who fled religious persecution in Russia and Lithuania and came to America, the book details – in kid-friendly language - how Jonas Salk wanted to help people and make the world a better place. In 1918, millions of people around the world died from “the flu” - influenza. And for decades, polio terrified Americans, killing or paralyzing thousands each year – often children or babies. After working with his teams to develop vaccines for flu and polio, Dr. Salk continued searching for cures for other diseases, like AIDS and MS.
Dudley's Day at Home
ISBN 978-1947277267
“What does Dudley do all day while we’re away?” Sam wonders. Mom explains that Dudley does ordinary dog things: he eats, naps, guards the house, and plays. But in Sam’s mind, Dudley’s day at home is anything but ordinary.
Cezanne's Parrot
ISBN 978-0525515081
CEZANNE'S PARROT (Putnam 2020) with illustrations by Brett Helquist. An inspiring picture book biography of the artist Paul Cezanne, the painter who laid the groundwork for modern art and whom Pablo Picasso declared "the father of us all."All Cezanne wants is to be a great painter like his friends Monet, Pissarro, and Renoir. But when he shows his works, the professors, the critics, and the collectors all dismiss him: "Too flat!" "Too much paint!" "These are rough and unfinished!" Even his own pet parrot, Bisou, can't be brought to say, "Cezanne is a great painter!" And who can blame them? Cezanne doesn't care about tradition, and he doesn't follow the rules. He's painting in a way no one else has done before, creating something completely new--and he's destined to change the world of art forever. Cezanne's Parrot is a spirited celebration of creativity, determination, and perseverance--and the artist who would become known as the father of modern art.
The Next Great Jane
ISBN 978-0803734753
This is a happily-ever-after story of a girl who discovers the true secret to all good writing through an unlikely friendship, some well-intentioned matchmaking, and little bit of science. A perfect read for fans of Rachel Vail, Sharon Creech and Meg Cabot.Jane Brannen wants nothing more than to become a famous author like Jane Austen--she just needs to figure out the key to literary success! Her chance to uncover the secret arrives when bestselling author J. E. Fairfax visits her tiny town of Whickett Harbor. Unfortunately, a hurricane rolls in and Jane gets stuck with the author's snobbish son, Devon, instead. But when the skies clear, Jane realizes the wind has blown in something worse than annoying boys: Her mother, Susan, and Susan's new fiancé, Erik, have flown all the way from Hollywood to file for custody and bring Jane back to California. Now she needs to find a mate for her marine biologist father and figure out what's truly important about Whickett Harbor, so she can prove to her mother that this is where she's meant to stay.
Dragon's Truth
ISBN 978-0593120354
DRAGON’S TRUTH tells the story of fourteen-year-old Rhyannon who dreams of dragons and magic. She feels constrained by her ordinary life and overshadowed by her sister Elspeth. When Elspeth is kidnapped, Rhyan embarks on a journey to save her sister and face the evil threatening her world. She finds friendship, love, and the magic and power she's been craving—but also discovers a growing darkness within herself. Will she save Elspeth? Can she control her abilities? Will she choose the path of light? Or slip into the dragon's darkness? T.A. Barron, author of The Merlin Saga, offered this endorsement of DRAGON’S TRUTH: "Love, adventure, sacrifice, honor, wisdom, tragedy, and triumph - this epic tale has it all. This powerful, lyrical, and original novel will take every reader on a walk down the prismed path created by Leanne M. Pankuch. I loved this unforgettable journey!"
History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote
ISBN 978-0593120354
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.In 1920, Susan B. Anthony passed a law that gave voting rights to women in the United States. RIGHT?WRONG! Susan B. Anthony wasn’t even alive when the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified. Plus, it takes a lot more than one person to amend the constitution.The truth is, it took millions of women to get that amendment into law. They marched! They picketed! They even went to jail. But in the end, it all came down to a letter from a state representative’s mom. No joke.
Touching the Surface
ISBN 978-1442440036
Experience the afterlife in this lyrical, paranormal novel that will send your heart soaring. When Elliot finds herself dead for the third time, she knows she must have messed up, big-time. She doesn’t remember how she landed in the afterlife again, but she knows this is her last chance to get things right. Elliot just wants to move on, but first, she will be forced to face her past and delve into the painful memories she’d rather keep buried. Memories of people she’s hurt, people she’s betrayed…and people she’s killed. As she pieces together the secrets and mistakes of her past, Elliot must find a way to earn the forgiveness of the person she’s hurt most, and reveal the truth about herself to the two boys she loves…even if it means losing them both forever. "Sabatini creates an exquisitely tangible alternate reality, ordering the cosmos with impressive authorial derring-do, crafting answers to ontological questions with grace, disarming simplicity, and nary a trace of dogma. All while believable teens--teen souls, that is--tangle with affection, selfishness, and doubt. Thought-provoking and romantic, Touching the Surface takes risks with narrative and form, and succeeds on multiple levels." --RBW (Chronogram)
Pink Hair and Other Terrible Ideas
ISBN 9781684460281
Twelve-year-old Josephine has a lot on her plate, best friend issues, first crush issues, divorced parent issues, twin brother issues . . . and then her mom hits her with news that shakes her to her core: a breast cancer diagnosis. Josephine doesn't want anyone to know, not even her best friend. Sharing the news means it's actually real, and that's something she's not ready to face. Plus it would mean dealing with the stares and pity of her classmates. She got enough of that when her parents split up. Unfortunately for Josephine, her twin brother, Chance, doesn't feel the same way. And when Chance dyes his hair pink to support his mom, the cat is out of the bag. Suddenly Josephine has to rethink her priorities. Does getting an invite to the party of the year matter when your mom is sick? And what if it does matter? Does that make her a monster?
Finding Langston
ISBN 978-0-8234-3960-7
It's 1946. Langston's mother has just died, and now they're leaving the rest of his family and friends. He misses everything— Grandma's Sunday suppers, the red dirt roads, and the magnolia trees his mother loved.In the city, they live in a small apartment surrounded by noise and chaos. It doesn't feel like a new start, or a better life. At home he's lonely, his father always busy at work; at school he's bullied for being a country boy.But Langston's new home has one fantastic thing. Unlike the whites-only library in Alabama, the Chicago Public Library welcomes everyone. There, hiding out after school, Langston discovers another Langston—a poet whom he learns inspired his mother enough to name her only son after him.
Rotten!: Vultures, Beetles, Slime, and Nature’s Other Decomposers
ISBN 978-1328841650
A funny and fact-filled look at decomposition in all of its slimy glory, illustrated with dazzling full-color art by Gilbert Ford. Vultures, fungi, dung beetles, and more aid in this fascinating and sometimes smelly aspect of the life cycle that’s right under our noses.
BOTS! Robotics Engineering with Makerspace Activities for Kids
ISBN 978-1619308305
Explore the roles robots play in our world and learn about the history, engineering, and key players from STEAM education expert Kathy Ceceri. BOTS! ROBOTICS ENGINEERING WITH MAKERSPACE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS contains loads of hands-on robotics projects that help kids learn design, engineering, and coding. Find out what the future of robotics may bring, and how to develop your own innovative robots! For more about Kathy's books, visit https://www.kathyceceri.com/maker-books
BAT 6
ISBN 9780590898003
Bat 6 is about two sixth grade softball teams meet to play an annual game in 1949 America. The War is over. But it hasn’t left people’s minds. When a girl whose father died in the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor meets a girl who was imprisoned with her family in an American concentration camp for four years, what is going to happen? Both girls have learned lessons from the War. Only one of them is about hating. All the girls on both teams take turns telling the story of how Aki’s and Shazam’s lives—and everybody’s—change on game day. BAT 6 won the Jane Addams Children's Book Award.