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The first day of school is coming. Will Grant be ready? Join Grant and his family as he prepares for his first day of school.The Well Done Series books are unique as they take the reader through elementary school by following a core group of characters. Each book walks the reader through a life challenge and provides guidance as told through the stories in the book. The series consists of stories that have layers of meaningful messages, teaching children life skills in an exciting, non-didactic way. The stories will have memorable characters with an emotional and strong voice that engages the heart and fosters attitudes of empathy, caring and respect, friendship, and bullying prevention. In addition, the stories utilize self-regulation to reduce problem behaviors, consider family dynamics, and promote empowering children to solve problems. Furthermore, the characters in the series are diverse and expand the readers' understanding of social-emotional learning to help them emotionally, socially, relationally, and academically.The Well Done Series books are not only for children but for the parents as well. Parents are important and crucial in the lives of their children. When they acknowledge their child's feelings and moods, they are providing emotional support and telling them they're listening to them and that their emotions are important. When parents understand and empathize with their child, they are showing compassion and love in action.

A fun and reassuring tale of friendship, falling out and forgiveness and a joyful reminder of the important things in life, from BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés.

Transported to a world where magical creatures roam free, mystery is around every corner, and decisions really are a matter of life or death, Jane must learn to adapt to her new surroundings. But what she doesn't know is that there is something deep within her that makes her extraordinary. All she needs is the courage to accept herself as she is.

"High school junior Quinn Calvet gets caught up in the disappearance of kids in a nearby town, soon beginning to suspect more to the story than anyone understands, and it is up to her to figure out what's going on"--Provided by publisher.

Lady Charlotte is proud, dignified, and reserved. She is, after all, the daughter of the wealthiest man in the world. Her family name has a proud history. And yet she is in love with Dicken Dyke, a mere commoner with an unfortunate anatomy best left covered up. Will her teasing and mockery earn her his love, or just make him palm face? Matters become complicated when she learns about the mysterious death of her mother, which upturns her life both comic and tragic. Watch out! - Romance and laughter collide with mystery about as hard as a pie in the face.

Life should be Gucci gooseberry gorgeous for loved-up Cat. And it is ... until her über-cool and swoonsome girlfriend, Morgan Delaney, takes on Cat's friend - and the most powerfully popular influencer in Lambley Common - Siobhan Collingdale, for the hotly contested spot of Head Girl. With her loyalties put to the test, Cat throws herself into the gender-indifferent school production of Romeo and Juliet. (A decision she soon regrets...) As life imitates art, Cat's left wondering if she (or the school) can survive Collingdale versus Delaney.

Molly the hare loves hide-and-seek. "You two hide,? she tells Olive the owl and Dexter the fox, and then she begins to count: "5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - ready or not here I come.? But when she opens her eyes, Molly finds the pair straight away! Soon Molly announces Olive and Dexter have to hide properly. Now she has the opposite problem: her friends have hidden too well... Wherever can they be? This is the first in Catherine Rayner's adorable new picture-book series - delivering the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in an irresistible package for toddlers. "Catherine Rayner has a marvellous gift for capturing the souls of animals in a few, rich washes of colour.? Daily Telegraph

In 1932 Shanghai, exposed national spy Rosalind Lang must rescue fellow spy, Orion, whose memories of Rosalind were wiped, and find a cure to a dangerous chemical weapon before it hands in the hand of foreign invaders.

New York Times bestseller * Best Book of the Year from The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, New York Public Library, Chicago Public LibraryThe One and Only Ivan meets The Wild Robot in this unique and deeply moving middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover, from the Newbery Honor?winning author of Other Words for Home. Meet Resilience, a Mars rover determined to live up to his name.Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to have human emotions. But as he learns new things from the NASA scientists who assemble him, he begins to develop humanlike feelings. Maybe there's a problem with his programming....Human emotions or not, launch day comes, and Res blasts off to Mars, accompanied by a friendly drone helicopter named Fly. But Res quickly discovers that Mars is a dangerous place filled with dust storms and giant cliffs. As he navigates Mars's difficult landscape, Res is tested in ways that go beyond space exploration.As millions of people back on Earth follow his progress, will Res have the determination, courage, and resilience to succeed... and survive?

"The Homework Machine" is an engaging tale of friendship, innovation, and unexpected consequences. When a group of friends stumbles upon a blueprint for a robot that promises to do their homework, they can't resist the temptation. With their unique talents, they bring the robot, named Edumax, to life. However, their dream quickly turns into a nightmare when Edumax starts producing homework non-stop, causing chaos at their school. The friends must then work together to fix the problem they've created, learning valuable lessons about responsibility, hard work, and the importance of balance along the way. This story is a testament to the power of imagination, the spirit of innovation, and the bonds of friendship.

What happens when the weight of words are too heavy to hold that voicing them seems impossible? From the bestselling author The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School comes a revenge story told with nuance, heart, and the possibility of healing.I used to think of myself as the Little Mermaid, whose voice was stolen by a sea witch. My voice comes back when I feel comple

"The Lamp that Lights the Beacon" Is a gripping and heart warming tale of solitude and friendship, resilience and redemption, and the enduring power of beans on toast! Join the Lighthouse keeper and the castaway as they embark on a perilous adventure, up the spiral stair, into the darkness and the very teeth of the storm. It's a race against time! Can they save the Captains Three? Discovering that a friendship unlooked-for, even in the darkest of moments, can help our hearts to shine as brightly as the Beacon. In "The Lamp that Lights the Beacon," Readers of all ages will be captivated by the colorfully charming illustrations by author-illustrator A.P. Cooper that bring the lighthouse and the sea to life.

The next LGBTQ+ young adult rom-com from New York Times bestselling author Jason June (author of Jay's Gay Agenda and Out of the Blue). Femme, gay teen podcaster Riley Weaver has made it to junior year, which means he can finally apply for membership into the Gaybutante Society, the LGBTQ+ organization that has launched dozens of queer teens' careers in pop culture, arts, and activism. The process to get into the society is a marathon of charity events, parties, and general gay chaos, culminating in the annual Gaybutante Ball. The one requirement for the ball? A date.Then Riley overhears superstar athlete, Skylar, say that gay guys just aren't interested in femme guys or else they wouldn't be gay. Riley confronts Skylar and makes a bet to prove him wrong: Riley must find a masc date by the time of the Ball, or he'll drop out of the Society entirely. Riley decides to document the trials and tribulations of dating while femme in a brand-new podcast. Can Riley find a fella to fall for in time? Or will this be one massive?and publicly broadcast?femme failure?This new novel from Jason June explores how labels can limit and liberate us and shows just what can happen when you bet on yourself.

The terrifying impact of global warming on vulnerable lives is laid bare in this gripping tale of survival from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole.

Best friends Alice and Leo love making things, and they're never happier than when they're working together in Leo's garden shed, which they've turned into an arts and crafts studio. Then one day they are transported to a miniature world where magical creatures - the Pixies and Glitterbugs - use their creative talents to make special objects from items that were once treasured. The Pixies' magic gives these objects the power to solve people's problems!But disaster strikes when Grimble and Grumble, the mean Nixies, steal Indigo the Painting Pixie's magical tools. Now he can't create his amazing murals, like the one that transports people between our world and Cobbletown - Indigo's paintings truly are magical! And worse still, without his magic he can't help Leo and Alice's friend, who's worried about having to go into hospital. Can the friends work together to use their talents - and a dash of Pixie Magic - to save the day, so that everyone can enjoy the magic of creativity?This magical new series is tailor-made to appeal to young readers including existing Daisy Meadows fans, with a winning combination of magic, friendship and crafts. With gorgeous black and white illustrations by Jo Lindley throughout and a bonus craft activity in each book, the series is perfect for newly confident readers and just as much fun for families to enjoy together.

Pirouette your way into the Shimmer & Shine dance studio, where the ballet besties are ready to put on a show!When Yara joins Shimmer & Shine, a community dance school, she meets lots of other children her age, who are there to either start their training or just for the fun of it.

The dead keep the best secrets . . .It¿s been months since Elläs best-friend, Hayley, died and everywhere she looks she sees reminders of her ¿ including Sawyer, Hayley¿s boyfriend. Soon, the two grow closer, finding comfort in each other.Racked with guilt, Ella turns to Hayley¿s journal, but what she finds leaves her terrified. The Sawyer in these pages is nothing like the kind and thoughtful boy she knows. Torn, Ella finds herself having to make a choice. Yet making the wrong one could have fatal consequences . . .

From the New York Times best-selling author, Adriana Mather, comes this new and swoon-worthy story, perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Kissing Booth.When it¿s your job to break-up bad relationships, there¿s only one rule. DON¿T fall in love.Best friends August and Valentine have an unusual summer job. They are hired by parents to break up bad high school relationships. Valentine (the brains of the operation) believes that they¿re making the world a little better, steering relationships off a cliff so the kids can someday find true love.August doesn¿t believe in soul mates. In fact, he thinks the idea of falling head over heels is ridiculous. That is until he meets the one girl who changes everything ¿ Ella.The only problem is, she¿s their new case. So of course, everything he¿s told her is a lie¿even his name.Can August and Valentine pull this break up off, without breaking their own hearts?

In a world echoing the ancient tales Ovid's Metamorphoses, a tale unfolds of Perseus and Andromeda - an interracial love story written in the stars. This ancient narrative finds a haunting parallel in the turbulent times of the American South. When Michael, a man of privilege and power, comes across Eliza, a beautiful soul bound in the chains of slavery, their worlds collide in an unexpected twist of fate. Just as Perseus once freed Andromeda, Michael is determined to liberate Eliza from her cruel circumstances.As they venture through trials and tribulations, their bond deepens, leading them on a path neither could have imagined. From the depths of bondage, Eliza rises to become a force to reckon with, challenging the very fabric of a society that once held her captive. Eliza: From Slave to Plantation Mistress is a riveting tale of love, sacrifice, and transformation set against the backdrop of a world divided. Love, it proves, transcends boundaries, reshaping destinies and redefining power structures.

Meet Zoe Richards, the new kid at West End Elementary. She enjoys spending lunchtime with her two new friends, Felix and Victoria. But there's this other kid named Joshua who always sits by himself. Zoe wonders if she should make friends with him. Felix says Joshua is a cool guy, but Victoria thinks Joshua is weird. What should Zoe do? Growing up on the autism spectrum, I had a very difficult time making friends. My social skills were weak, and I had very little in common with other kids. But what if there was a person who was patient and kind enough to be my friend, even if I was different? Zoe Richards is the kind of person that I wished I would have had for a friend. This is a fictional story combined with memories of my own childhood experiences. I gave Joshua my real name because he represents autism the way I, the author, experienced it. I hope that this book inspires people everywhere to be kind to one another, regardless of how different or unusual we may be.

Beyond Destiny: Aisha and Ishaan's Journey is a heartwarming and emotional tale of two individuals who are brought together by fate. Aisha, a young and ambitious woman, is focused on achieving her goals and fulfilling her dreams. Ishaan, a successful businessman, is content with his life, but feels that something is missing.Their paths cross unexpectedly and they are drawn to each other, but life has its own plans. They must navigate through various challenges and obstacles, both external and internal, to find their way back to each other.This captivating novel takes the reader on a journey of love, passion, and self-discovery. It is a story that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted, reminding us that sometimes the most unexpected paths lead to the greatest destinations.

What would you risk to protect your secrets?Bowie Monroe knows a lot about keeping secrets.She's been helping her "boyfriend" keep his secret for the past three years. A devoted friend, daughter, and "girlfriend," everyone can count on Bowie to come through in a pinch.When she isn't harboring other people's secrets, Bowie is hiding secrets of her own. Despite being abandoned on the day she was born, Bowie has had a decent life with her quirky adoptive parents and inseparable trio of friends. But there are blanks in her history that she desperately wants to fill; so focusing on everyone else's problems distracts her from drowning in her lack of identity.And then Bowie meets Jonah.Cool, confident, supportive Jonah invades Bowie's heart and inspires her to confront her insecurities. Her relationship with Jonah is good for Bowie, but bad for the skeletons she's hiding for others. As Bowie fights to balance her commitment to her friends, parents, and now Jonah, she is constantly ignoring her own needs. When the secrets and lies begin to close in on her, Bowie must fight to find her voice and face her biggest obstacle. Herself.In her debut novel, author Jasmine Cartwright weaves a heartwarming and witty tale of self-discovery, sexuality, identity, and what it means to be a true friend.

This story brings two strangers together for the first time. Let's join Catlacs the Shnickeldink as he embarks on a colorful day-long journey with his newfound friend Stankdu the Shnickelfink. Catlacs learns it can be fun to eat healthy and try new foods. Stankdu enriches Catlacs' life by getting him out of the house. They enjoy a plentiful buffet while Stankdu introduces Catlacs to his friends along the way. It becomes a day of socializing by way of a three-course meal. Perhaps the brightest ending to his adventure is the valuable life lesson he learns--nobody is the same, and it's okay to be different.

Destinies collide for two teens when a mysterious threat awakens a long cursed power, blurring the lines between the mundane world, and the magical.