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Precious Bones
Written by Mika Ashley-Hollinger
Hardcover

Meet ten-year-old Bones, whose playground is the Florida swamps, brimming with mystical witches, black bears, alligators and bobcats. Bones' father, Nolay, a Miccosukee Indian, is smart and mischievous. Her Mama, practical as corn bread, can see straight into Bones' soul.

It's summer, and Bones is busy hunting and fishing with her best... Read More
 



Snivel: The Fifth Circle of Heck
Written by Dale E. Basye
Illustrated by Bob Dob
Hardcover

Dale E. Basye sends Milton and Marlo to Snivel, the circle reserved for crybabies, for their latest hilarious escapade in Heck. Snivel is a camp—a bummer camp—a dismal place where it's always raining, and Unhappy Campers are besieged by swarms of strange mosquitoes that suck the color right out of them... Read More
 



The Prince Who Fell from the Sky
Written by John Claude Bemis
Hardcover

In Casseomae's world, the wolves rule the Forest, and the Forest is everywhere. The animals tell stories of the Skinless Ones, whose cities and roads once covered the earth, but the Skinless disappeared long ago.

Casseomae is content to live alone, apart from the other bears in her tribe, until one... Read More
 



A Passion for Victory
Written by Benson Bobrick
Hardcover

From the barefoot races of 8th century BC to the underwater obstacle courses in the early 20th century to the high-tension Berlin Games preceding World War II, the Olympics have always been exciting dramas of athletic prowess and human interest.  In A Passion for Victory, award-winning author Benson Bobrick tells the... Read More
 



Rush for the Gold: Mystery at the Olympics
Written by John Feinstein
Hardcover

Bestselling sportswriter and Edgar Award winner John Feinstein is back with another sports mystery featuring Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson—this one set at the summer Olympics in London.  In this book, Susan Carol isn't a reporter—she's an Olympian, competing as a swimmer at her first Olympic games. Stevie is both... Read More
 



Go for the Gold! (Dora the Explorer)
Written by Golden Books
Illustrated by Warner Mcgee
Trade Paperback

Just in time for the Summer Olympics, Dora is tumbling into gymnastic adventures. Little girls ages 3-7 who like Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer and sports will love this activity book that features a plastic stencil attached to the cover and press-out cardboard stencils bound inside! Read More
 



SpongeBob SportyPants! (SpongeBob SquarePants)
Written by Golden Books
Illustrated by Golden Books
Trade Paperback

On the track or in the pool, everyone knows Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants is a champion. Little boys ages 3-7 who love sports, silliness, and Bikini Bottom adventures will thrill to this Olympic-themed activity book that features big pictures to color and tracing pages. Read More
 



Traction Man and the Beach Odyssey
Written by Mini Grey
Hardcover

In this new and exciting Traction Man escapade, the can-do action toy and his faithful pet Scrubbing Brush are headed to the Wide Ocean. Adventure is on the horizon for our daring duo, along with new challenges—and new friends—to meet. There's a picnic to defend (a quiche to protect!), colossal waves... Read More
 



Squish #3: The Power of the Parasite
Written by Jennifer L. Holm and Matt Holm
Illustrated by Jennifer L. Holm and Matt Holm
Trade Paperback

School's out! Everyone's favorite amoeba is headed to summer camp! But instead of SUPER AWESOME FUN, Squish's summer is turning out to be SUPER AWESOME TERRIFYING! For one thing, Squish can't swim. And to make matters worse, his new camp friend is a Hydra (scientific fact: A hydra's tentacles can paralyze... Read More
 



Pretty Penny Comes Up Short
Written by Devon Kinch
Trade Paperback

When Pretty Penny learns that Doodle's Animal Farm is in need of donations, she knows it's up to her and pet pig, Iggy, to save the day! The pair quickly brainstorm a fundraiser—running their very own movie theater. Everyone works hard to ensure the event's success, but at the end of... Read More
 



Dragon Keepers #5: The Dragon in the Sea
Written by Kate Klimo
Illustrated by John Shroades
Hardcover

This excellent series is solidly middle grade, accessible, and adventure-filled. In The Dragon in the Sea, Dragon Keepers Jesse and Daisy, help their dragon, Emmy, as she tries to protect an egg which holds her baby brother. Their adventures take them into the Watery Realms, a world filled with mer-people, selkies... Read More
 



Ollie & Moon: Fuhgeddaboudit!
Written by Diane Kredensor
Photographed by Mike Meskin
Hardcover

Moon loves to make her best friend, Ollie, laugh. On this particular day, however, her favorite gags aren't doing the trick! The two make a bet on whether or not Moon's crazy antics will be enough to bring back Ollie's usual ha ha's, hee hee's, and ho ho's. Silliness ensues in... Read More
 



I Can Be a Sports Star (Barbie)
Written by Mary Man-Kong
Illustrated by Jiyoung An
Trade Paperback

Girls ages 3 to 7 will love to see Barbie (TM) as a gymnast, a tennis player, a soccer player, a karate expert, and in many other spectacular sports, in this new 3-D Storybook format which features 3-D images on every page—plus a pair of 3-D glasses! Read More
 



Mario Makes a Move
Written by Jill McElmurry
Illustrated by Jill McElmurry
Hardcover

Mario is a squirrel who loves to invent amazing moves, like the Super Looper and Tail, Don't Fail. But though his parents ooh and ahh at whatever he does, his friend Isabelle is not so easily impressed. When she points out that anyone can have a move, Mario must find some... Read More
 



Hide & Seek
Written by Il Sung Na
Hardcover

As Elephant counts from one to ten, all the animals find special places to hide. When it's time to seek, will he be able to find everyone . . . even Chameleon?

Like Na's previous books, Hide & Seek offers rich illustrations, bright colors, and a simple, spare text—all wrapped up in... Read More
 



Crush
Written by Gary Paulsen
Hardcover

Readers met the comical Kevin in Liar, Liar and Flat Broke.  Kevin gets serious about Tina Zabinski, the Most Beautiful Girl in the World. Finally, finally, he's worked up his courage—he's going to ask her out. Or will his trademark scheming get in his way? Read More
 



Two Crafty Criminals!
Written by Philip Pullman
Hardcover

Benny Kaminsky and Thunderbolt Dobney lead a rag-tag gang of neighborhood rowdies. Their territory is the New Cut on London's South Bank—a place bristling with swindlers, bookies, pickpockets, and the occasional policeman. And their aim is to solve crimes.

When counterfeit coins start showing up in their neighborhood, Thunderbolt fears his own... Read More
 



The Archer's Quest (Disney/Pixar Brave)
Written by RH Disney
Illustrated by RH Disney
Trade Paperback

Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set... Read More
 



Big Bear, Little Bear (Disney/Pixar Brave)
Written by RH Disney
Illustrated by RH Disney
Trade Paperback

Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set... Read More
 



Brave Little Golden Book (Disney/Pixar Brave)
Written by RH Disney
Illustrated by RH Disney
Hardcover

Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set... Read More
 



Brave Big Golden Book (Disney/Pixar Brave)
Written by RH Disney
Illustrated by RH Disney
Hardcover

Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set... Read More
 



A Friend for Merida (Disney/Pixar Brave)
Written by RH Disney
Illustrated by RH Disney
Trade Paperback

Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set... Read More
 



Merida's Challenge (Disney/Pixar Brave)
Written by RH Disney
Illustrated by RH Disney
Trade Paperback

Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set...

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A Mother's Love (Disney/Pixar Brave)
Written by RH Disney
Illustrated by RH Disney
Trade Paperback

Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set... Read More
 



A Royal Adventure (Disney/Pixar Brave)
Written by RH Disney
Illustrated by RH Disney
Trade Paperback

Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set... Read More
 

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