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2024 Gold Moonbeam Award in the Holiday Category
Disgusting Dinner by Roxanne Falls 2024 Gold Moonbeam Award in the Animal/Pets- Nonfiction Category I Think My Chicken Is A Dinosaur by Kathleen Oswald 2024 Bronze Moonbeam Award in the Mind/Body/ Self-Esteem Category Just Me by Pamela Downs 2023 Purple Dragonfly Children's Book Award-Second Place Mystery The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry by Rebecca Laxton 2023 Purple Dragonfly Children's Book Award-Second Place Health Anxious Ellie by Danielle Price 2021 Moonbeam Silver Award Winner - Animal/Pets Fiction Could I Please Have A Dog by Marshall Silverman 2021 Moonbeam Silver Award-Winner Picture Book All Ages What the Map Left Out by Katie Crawford Allen 2021 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winter: Best Book in the Category of Animals and Pets Penny the Shy Pony by Kim Partin 2021 Purple Dragon Cerificate of Excellence in Animals & Pets, Best Illustrator, Picture Book5 & Younger, Picture Book 6 & Older, and School Issues Penny the Shy Pony by Kim Partin 2020 Illumination Silver Award-Winner Children's Book God's Diner by Rebecca Lile 2020 Moonbeam Silver Award-Winner Poetry Chuckles and Smiles by Raven Howell 2020 Moonbeam Silver Award-Winner Health Surgery on Sunday by Kat Harrison 2018 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award-Winner (Independent Book Publishers Association)-Preschool Moonlight Dancer by Lisa Calhoun Owen 2019 Literary Classics International Gold Award Winner-Educational I Campaigned for Ice Cream by Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw 2019 Literary Classics International Gold Award Winner-Humor No Fish for Charles by Tracy Detz |
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Acrobatic Alligators by Sally Wagner HARD COVER
$21.95
Have you ever seen acrobatic alligators acting absurdly? How about kooky kangaroos kissing kindly? Complete with cute and cuddly illustrations by Ana Zurita, this imaginative ABC collection from children’s author Sally Wagner teaches kids the basic parts of speech while taking them on a zany, critter-filled adventure.
Acrobatic Alligators by Sally Wagner SOFT COVER
$12.95
Have you ever seen acrobatic alligators acting absurdly? How about kooky kangaroos kissing kindly? Complete with cute and cuddly illustrations by Ana Zurita, this imaginative ABC collection from children’s author Sally Wagner teaches kids the basic parts of speech while taking them on a zany, critter-filled adventure.
Three Little Nutcrackers by Paul McDowell (HARD COVER)
$22.95
Full of wit and rhyme, goofiness and good cheer, this collection of merry, madcap poems by Paul McDowell will have the whole family chuckling and—just like the majestic Christmas pickle—will quickly become a silly, dilly holiday tradition.
Three Little Nutcrackers by Paul McDowell (SOFT COVER)
$12.95
Full of wit and rhyme, goofiness and good cheer, this collection of merry, madcap poems by Paul McDowell will have the whole family chuckling and—just like the majestic Christmas pickle—will quickly become a silly, dilly holiday tradition.
River's Heart (HARD COVER) by Kevin DuBois
$18.95
The art of distraction! That’s what I’ll do
to keep us moving, with our target almost in view.
When Nora and her little sister unravel another magical map given to them by Miss Getaway, they find themselves at the River’s Heart on a journey filled with exploration, fun, and imagination. After Nora realizes she’s lost the map, their ticket home, she worries that the journey might be too much for her sister, who is tired and overstimulated after a long day. Fortunately Nora knows just the thing to keep her sister moving: the art of distraction! The sisters lean on their imaginations to guide them to the map and back home. The third book in a series by children’s author Kevin DuBois, She’s My Sister: River’s Heart celebrates the loving bond between two sisters
and the wild and wonderous adventures on which they embark.
River's Heart (SOFT COVER) by Kevin DuBois
$9.99
The art of distraction! That’s what I’ll do
to keep us moving, with our target almost in view.
When Nora and her little sister unravel another magical map given to them by Miss Getaway, they find themselves at the River’s Heart on a journey filled with exploration, fun, and imagination. After Nora realizes she’s lost the map, their ticket home, she worries that the journey might be too much for her sister, who is tired and overstimulated after a long day. Fortunately Nora knows just the thing to keep her sister moving: the art of distraction! The sisters lean on their imaginations to guide them to the map and back home. The third book in a series by children’s author Kevin DuBois, She’s My Sister: River’s Heart celebrates the loving bond between two sisters
and the wild and wonderous adventures on which they embark.
Merry "Thank You" Christmas (Soft Cover) by Gus Succop
$12.95
What do you say on Christmas Day?
Merry Christmas! Young Charlie knows just what to say on Christmas Day, and he’s so excited to spend the day with his family, sing songs at church, eat lots of yummy treats, and open presents. But when Charlie learns the true meaning behind the Christmas celebration, he can’t wait to share a message of thanks with everyone he loves.
Merry "Thank You" Christmas (Hard Cover) by Gus Succop
$22.95
What do you say on Christmas Day?
Merry Christmas! Young Charlie knows just what to say on Christmas Day, and he’s so excited to spend the day with his family, sing songs at church, eat lots of yummy treats, and open presents. But when Charlie learns the true meaning behind the Christmas celebration, he can’t wait to share a message of thanks with everyone he loves.
Disgusting Dinner (Hard Cover) By Roxanne Falls
$22.95
Chum the glum ghoul was stirring a brew,
a wonderfully awful, bubbling stew ....
Eeeeewwww! What’s that awful smell? Why, dinner, of course! It’s suppertime for Chum and friends, which means something gloriously gross is a’brewing. From bumblebee tots to oranges-turned-blue, this monstrous meal is a whopper of gross-out fun. Little ones are sure to squeal in disgust—and delight!—at this stupendously stinky tale of culinary calamity.
Disgusting Dinner (Soft Cover) By Roxanne Falls
$12.95
Chum the glum ghoul was stirring a brew,
a wonderfully awful, bubbling stew ....
Eeeeewwww! What’s that awful smell? Why, dinner, of course! It’s suppertime for Chum and friends, which means something gloriously gross is a’brewing. From bumblebee tots to oranges-turned-blue, this monstrous meal is a whopper of gross-out fun. Little ones are sure to squeal in disgust—and delight!—at this stupendously stinky tale of culinary calamity.
Lil G's Basketball Dreams by David Stogdill
$12.00
When Lil G decides to become a mascot for the Animal Basketball Association‛s Giraffes, she soon realizes that being a mascot is one tall order. After Lil G and her dad Gerald practice their dancing, jumping, and dunking, she‛s still struggling to measure up. Gerald explains that to be the best mascot she can be, Lil G needs to read the Play Book, Dunking Dictionary, and Game Script. It‛s a lot to read, but with her smart reading skills, and a little help from her dad, Lil G learns just how powerful reading can be. Written by professional mascot and literacy expert David Stogdill, this fun and spunky b-ball tale teaches kids that they can be anything they set their minds to when they unlock the super power of reading.
Coo-rageous (hard cover) by Jamie Campbell
$20.95
Claire had no time to panic,
so she tried to keep her cool
while she dug around for courage
deep beneath the mounds of tulle.
Claire the Highland coo is excited when she’s invited to her first sleepover. In fact, her human sister Gracie has her so pampered, she’s ready to mooove in. That is until an unwanted intruder tries to break into the house, leaving poor Claire udderly terrified.
Now it’s up to Claire to dig deep and fi nd the coo-rage to scare away the crook. Part of a cute and cuddly “coo-lection” of stories about Claire the Highland coo,
Coo-rageous teaches kids that they are braver than they think they are.
Coo-rageous (soft cover) by Jamie Campbell
$10.99
Claire had no time to panic,
so she tried to keep her cool
while she dug around for courage
deep beneath the mounds of tulle.
Claire the Highland coo is excited when she’s invited to her first sleepover. In fact, her human sister Gracie has her so pampered, she’s ready to mooove in. That is until an unwanted intruder tries to break into the house, leaving poor Claire udderly terrified.
Now it’s up to Claire to dig deep and fi nd the coo-rage to scare away the crook. Part of a cute and cuddly “coo-lection” of stories about Claire the Highland coo,
Coo-rageous teaches kids that they are braver than they think they are.
Just Me (Hard Cover) by Pam Downs
$20.99
In a world that often demands so much of each of us, even when we’re little, sometimes it’s important to take a moment to appreciate who we truly are. Inspired by text written by her then seven-year-old daughter, this sweet and heartfelt poem by Pamela Downs reminds children to celebrate the little things in life that make each of us unique.
Just Me (Soft Cover) by Pam Downs
$12.95
In a world that often demands so much of each of us, even when we’re little, sometimes it’s important to take a moment to appreciate who we truly are. Inspired by text written by her then seven-year-old daughter, this sweet and heartfelt poem by Pamela Downs reminds children to celebrate the little things in life that make each of us unique.
The Adventure of Magical Whisk (Hard cover) by Robin Lang
$18.95
Bequeathed with a Magical Whisk that allows them to fly wherever their hearts desire, Mama Grace and her children, Bella and Luca, fly away to Barcelona, Spain where they take in the sights, sounds, smells, and savors of the Festa de Major Gracia. There they enjoy the música (music), comida (food), and bailes (dances) of a real Spanish festival.
The Adventures of the Magical Whisk in Spain is one in a series of educational and whimsical books that explore the foods, cultures, and languages of different countries. Join Mama Grace, Bella, and Luca as they embark on a Spanish culinary adventure!
The Adventure of Magical Whisk (Soft cover) by Robin Lang
$12.95
Bequeathed with a Magical Whisk that allows them to fly wherever their hearts desire, Mama Grace and her children, Bella and Luca, fly away to Barcelona, Spain where they take in the sights, sounds, smells, and savors of the Festa de Major Gracia. There they enjoy the música (music), comida (food), and bailes (dances) of a real Spanish festival.
The Adventures of the Magical Whisk in Spain is one in a series of educational and whimsical books that explore the foods, cultures, and languages of different countries. Join Mama Grace, Bella, and Luca as they embark on a Spanish culinary adventure!
Laddie and Nash Learn to Bake (SOFT COVER) by Anita Hinson Cauthen
$12.95
Each day as Papa Buck heads to Buck’s Best Batch, little Laddie and Nash are left behind to dream about the sweet treats their daddy makes at the bakery. That is, until they take matters into their own paws. In this delightfully sweet adventure, two young pups explore a bakery and learn how to whip, whoosh, and whirl their way into a world of culinary delights—with a few little messes along the way!
Laddie and Nash Learn to Bake (HARD COVER) by Anita Hinson Cauthen
$22.95
Each day as Papa Buck heads to Buck’s Best Batch, little Laddie and Nash are left behind to dream about the sweet treats their daddy makes at the bakery. That is, until they take matters into their own paws. In this delightfully sweet adventure, two young pups explore a bakery and learn how to whip, whoosh, and whirl their way into a world of culinary delights—with a few little messes along the way!
All Around the Dog Park (Hard Cover) by Abby Elise Reid Heilman
$21.95
Tall or tiny; slender, fluffy, or round—every dog is welcome at the dog park! Just like humans, no two pups look quite the same, but all of them know how to have fun. Take a romp with some furry pals in this pawsome little tale that teaches kids to love themselves and embrace one another’s differences.
All Around the Dog Park (Soft Cover) by Abby Elise Reid Heilman
$10.95
Tall or tiny; slender, fluffy, or round—every dog is welcome at the dog park! Just like humans, no two pups look quite the same, but all of them know how to have fun. Take a romp with some furry pals in this pawsome little tale that teaches kids to love themselves and embrace one another’s differences.
I Think My Chicken is a Dinosaur (Hard Cover) by Kathleen Oswald
$21.95
Deep in the jungle of sod and hay
lies a BEAST to be awakened at the CRACK of day ....
He’s a prehistoric beast that will jolt you with his roar, he’s a terrible, gargantuan dino ... chicken? From hollow bones to feathers to raptor-like feet, there’s something a little unroarthodox going on in the chicken coop. Could it be? Are the fearsome T-rex and the fowl-some chicken really ... cousins? This fun and whimsical book explores the similarities between the so-called “terrible lizards” and today’s impeccable poultry. Complete with a fact sheet for extended learning, I Think My Chicken Is a Dinosaur is a perfect blend of education and fun.
I Think My Chicken is a Dinosaur (Soft Cover) by Kathleen Oswald
$12.95
Deep in the jungle of sod and hay
lies a BEAST to be awakened at the CRACK of day ....
He’s a prehistoric beast that will jolt you with his roar, he’s a terrible, gargantuan dino ... chicken? From hollow bones to feathers to raptor-like feet, there’s something a little unroarthodox going on in the chicken coop. Could it be? Are the fearsome T-rex and the fowl-some chicken really ... cousins? This fun and whimsical book explores the similarities between the so-called “terrible lizards” and today’s impeccable poultry. Complete with a fact sheet for extended learning, I Think My Chicken Is a Dinosaur is a perfect blend of education and fun.
Don't Eat Your Boogers (hard cover) by Melissa Turnbull
$21.95
Wouldn’t it be fun to start a food fight?
What would happen if I shouted in the library?
... And do boogers taste like sugar?
Self-control can be tricky, particularly for curious kids who just want to explore. But it’s important to understand the power and consequences of our actions, lest they get us, or others, into trouble. Full of rhyme, wit, and whimsy, this charming book teaches kids about self-control—and when it’s okay to let go.
Don't Eat Your Boogers (soft cover) by Melissa Turnbull
$12.95
Wouldn’t it be fun to start a food fight?
What would happen if I shouted in the library?
... And do boogers taste like sugar?
Self-control can be tricky, particularly for curious kids who just want to explore. But it’s important to understand the power and consequences of our actions, lest they get us, or others, into trouble. Full of rhyme, wit, and whimsy, this charming book teaches kids about self-control—and when it’s okay to let go.
Stevie HATES Shoes (Hard cover) by Donna Chisum
$22.95
Little Stevie hates shoes, and nothing will make her wear them. Not ice cream, not a new toy, not even a puppy! She’d much rather go barefoot so she can feel the fresh grass under her feet and the cool, sticky mud between her toes. But after a painful mishap, she learns that sometimes it’s important to do things we don’t like in order
to keep our bodies safe and healthy.
Stevie HATES Shoes (Soft cover) by Donna Chisum
$12.95
Little Stevie hates shoes, and nothing will make her wear them. Not ice cream, not a new toy, not even a puppy! She’d much rather go barefoot so she can feel the fresh grass under her feet and the cool, sticky mud between her toes. But after a painful mishap, she learns that sometimes it’s important to do things we don’t like in order
to keep our bodies safe and healthy.
Grayface & Wigglebutt (Hard Cover) by Donna Chisum
$20.95
Young Wigglebutt loves his DBF (doggie best friend!) Grayface. From running and exploring, to herding cows and chasing chickens around the farm, the two are inseparable. Eventually the time comes for old Grayface to cross the rainbow bridge to heaven, and poor Wigglebutt is beside himself. What will he do without his DBF? So, when a new little friend joins the farm, Wigglebutt isn’t sure how to react at first. Over time, however, he learns about the true meaning of friendship and what it means to love somebody after they’re gone.
This sweet and touching tale provides a gentle lesson for children about love, loss, and everlasting friendship.
Grayface & Wigglebutt (Soft Cover) by Donna Chisum
$11.95
Young Wigglebutt loves his DBF (doggie best friend!) Grayface. From running and exploring, to herding cows and chasing chickens around the farm, the two are inseparable. Eventually the time comes for old Grayface to cross the rainbow bridge to heaven, and poor Wigglebutt is beside himself. What will he do without his DBF? So, when a new little friend joins the farm, Wigglebutt isn’t sure how to react at first. Over time, however, he learns about the true meaning of friendship and what it means to love somebody after they’re gone.
This sweet and touching tale provides a gentle lesson for children about love, loss, and everlasting friendship.
Justin's Tea Party (Hard Cover) by Karen Clark
$21.95
When Justin is told he can’t join the neighborhood tea party because “tea parties aren’t for boys,” he decides to throw his own party instead. But after his practice party doesn’t go as planned and his toy guests start acting up, he begins to feel upset. Fortunately, after a little pep talk from Mom, Justin learns that parties can be whatever—and with whomever—you want them to be.
This sweet and touching story teaches children to embrace their passion and invite others to enjoy it with them.
Justin's Tea Party (Soft Cover) by Karen Clark
$11.95
When Justin is told he can’t join the neighborhood tea party because “tea parties aren’t for boys,” he decides to throw his own party instead. But after his practice party doesn’t go as planned and his toy guests start acting up, he begins to feel upset. Fortunately, after a little pep talk from Mom, Justin learns that parties can be whatever—and with whomever—you want them to be.
This sweet and touching story teaches children to embrace their passion and invite others to enjoy it with them.
Enough is Enough (Hard Cover) by Earl Fambro
$20.00
“Daddy, what is ‘enough’?”
“Well, Mooga, you are!”
In a world that can be so competitive, it can sometimes feel like we aren’t
enough—big enough, old enough, good enough—especially when bullies try
to bring us down. And sometimes the things we want the most in life can
feel so challenging. But with a little faith, dedication, and hard work, we can
persevere and become our greatest selves.
Written by a father and daughter team, Enough Is Enough is sure to inspire
little ones while providing positivity and affi rmation as they learn and grow.
Enough is Enough (Soft Cover) by Earl Fambro
$15.99
“Daddy, what is ‘enough’?”
“Well, Mooga, you are!”
In a world that can be so competitive, it can sometimes feel like we aren’t
enough—big enough, old enough, good enough—especially when bullies try
to bring us down. And sometimes the things we want the most in life can
feel so challenging. But with a little faith, dedication, and hard work, we can
persevere and become our greatest selves.
Written by a father and daughter team, Enough Is Enough is sure to inspire
little ones while providing positivity and affi rmation as they learn and grow.
She's My Sister Series: The Comfort Tree (HARD COVER) by Kevin DuBois
$17.95
I would do anything for her,
she’s everything to me … .
Nora and her little sister are best friends; they play, laugh, sign, and share bedtime stories together. Caring for her sister comes naturally to Nora, and when noises become too loud or spaces too crowded, she becomes her sister’s comfort tree. So when Nora finds a magic map that allows the two
of them to escape to faraway places, she knows this may be exactly what her sister needs. The first book in the She’s My Sister series by debut children’s author Kevin DuBois, The Comfort Tree celebrates the loving bond between two sisters and the wild and wonderous adventures on which they embark.