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When Roosevelt’s friends plan a bike and camping trip, there’s just one problem – he doesn’t have a bike.  Roosevelt’s parents agree to buy him a bike if he can be good for two whole weeks. It’s a struggle with hilarious outcomes. But good prevails...

  ***2020 Moonbeam Bronze Award Winner, Pre-teen Cultural Fiction       Set in the Dakota Territory of the 1890s, against the backdrop of Wounded Knee. Red Dove is the tale of a young girl caught between worlds, and the value of empathy. Abandoned...

A Calf Named Brian HigginsAn Adventure in Rural Kenya Thirteen-year-old Hannah Higgins is convinced her summer is ruined when she is forced to travel to Africa and work in a remote village in Kenya with her mom and uncle. Never having been to a...

  2021 IPNE Young Adult Book of the Year It’s shaping up to be a rotten summer for Rusty, a young sailing fan who lives on an island off the New England coast. He’s just flunked fifth-grade math and has to go to summer school. His older sister is...

The alphabet is all around us.  With this new richly colored picture book series, the ABCs lead readers on an adventure through each season: Spring in the forest, Summer at the beach, Fall at a haunted house, and Winter on skis. Ages 4 to 7   Grades...

Kids know pets can be fun. But some dogs, cats, horses, pigs, and more have important jobs to do. The series connects to primary social studies and reading curriculum with a human-interest focus. Ages 4 to 8    Grades PK-2    Reading level 1    24...

Building a TeamA Baseball Buddies StoryBy: Aaron DerrNarrated by: Alan CrookhamLength: 1 hr and 48 minsUnabridged Audiobook   Now Available            

    Ben knows only three things about his dad: 1) he has green eyes, 2) he has a number, and 3) at one point in his life, he made a deposit at a bank. Ben’s mom is usually good about answering his questions. But not this one. So, when Ben is...

Ben was never supposed to find out about his father's mysterious past, but when a school project forces him to confront his mother, she can no longer ignore the secrets she's kept all these years. With the help of his best friend Cooper and his new...

 When Luis joins his new baseball team, the Manatees, things seem hopeless at first. Some of his new teammates— including “loud and obnoxious” home-run slugger Jimmie—are mean to him or to each other. His new coach doesn’t tell the players...

Part of the award-winning Beginner Biography series. Cesar Chavez (1927–1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist, co-founding the United Farm Workers (UFW) union. A champion of farmworkers' rights, he organized nonviolent...

John Lewis was a Black American civil rights activist and one of the original Big Six leaders of the nonviolent movement along with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He said his hero was Rosa Parks who told him it was okay to get into “good trouble” in...

Some animals have special senses and physical traits that help them survive as prey or predator. This series compares similarities and differences between many of these unique creatures. Trivia and fun facts are included to amaze and amuse readers....

Part of the award-winning Beginner Biography series. Daniel Inouye (1924–2012) was a distinguished American politician and World War II veteran. He served as a U.S. Senator from Hawaii for nearly five decades, becoming one of the longest-serving...

In this dystopian middle-grade novel, a climate change disaster forces humanity to flee as Earth's atmosphere escapes into space. Narrated by siblings Nick and Lily, the story follows their resourcefulness in aiding neighbors. Nick's digging prowess...

Part of the award-winning Beginner Biography series. Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815–1902) was a pioneering American suffragist and women's rights activist. A key figure in the early women's rights movement, she co-organized the Seneca Falls Convention...

Even though her family calls her Emma Bemma, Emma knows she is really a dilEmma. The middle kid between her two brothers, whom everyone calls Big and Little, Emma is just Medium. Big thinks he’s the coolest kid on the planet now that he’s ten. He...

  Even though her family calls her Emma Bemma, Emma knows she is really just a dilEmma because she is just medium. That’s because she’s the middle kid between her two brothers, who everyone calls Big and Little. Big thinks he's the coolest kid on...

Emma is eager to see her friends Lily and Amelia when school begins. But her friends’ interests have changed: Lily became a ballerina, Amelia lost interest in science. And, as third grade unfolds more differences among them are revealed. “realistic...

Personal Power is the ability to think and make decisions that help us succeed in all things. This four-book set guides readers to learn mindfulness skills and build personal power to feel secure and confident. The series presents a positive...

During the Middle Ages, your position in life was based on birth. To make it easy for others to know your social class, rules about what you could wear - and not wear- were created. Such rules, called sumptuary laws determined colors of clothing,...

While Fred is out sick, a visiting author signs Fred’s book “To Frank.” Then Fred’s desk-mate Luisa suggests Fred must really be Frank in school, and an idea for Fred’s creative writing assignment is born. Fred’s What-If poem is coming together...

Frankinschool Mysteries Book 1: Monster Match is about a boy named Fred who "turns into "Frankenstein's monster after an author visit gone wrong. While Fred is out sick, the author signs Fred's book “To Frank”. When Fred's classmate Luisa suggests...

Frankinschool: The Cupsnake Escape is the second book about a boy named Fred who turns into "Frankenstein's monster" whenever he writes his "What-if" assignments.  Fred and Luisa find themselves in trouble once again when the new student mixes up...

Fred, Luisa, and Drake are selected to write the school’s winter pageant, and Fred is excited, though quickly realizes that writing a play is harder than he thought. Luckily, Luisa’s famous uncle, Juan Pierre Reyes, a Broadway director, arrives to...

Helen Keller is an American author and educator who was blind and deaf. Even though she could not see or hear like most people, she finished college and became a writer and speaker for others with these disabilities. There seemed to be nothing Helen...

An early chapter book series about specially trained emotional support dogs who help the kids who need them most. Meet these uncommon heroes with wet noses and big hearts. These stories are told from the point-of-view of the helper hound so that...

History books tell us facts about big events. Hidden History books share with readers the important roles various men and women played in our nation's history as spies -- hidden in plain sight. Ages 8 to 12   Grades 2 to 5     Reading Level 3     32...

When humans build highways or clear land for development, they often put wildlife in danger. This series looks at unusual ways people around the world have come to the rescue of endangered species by providing safe ways to adapt to their changing...

Amateur sleuth Jesse loves riding her bike with her mischievous cat. Jesse is never without her messenger bag and the tools inside that help her solve everyday mysteries using science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Ages 7 to 11   Grades 2...

Jim Thorpe, a Native American born in Oklahoma, played pro baseball in New York, Cincinnati, and Boston but he was an even better football player.  In the 1912 Olympic Games, he won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon events proving his...

Part of the highly awarded Helper Hounds series. Ming often gets teased for being “weird.” His curious mind and wild imagination make him extra nervous for his school’s upcoming lockdown drill after a deadly dance hall shooting. His teacher calls...

Kids know exercise is good for them. But they might not know there are different kinds of exercise. Each helps the body in different ways. These easy-to-follow books provide step-by-step guides for safe exercise and a lifetime of fitness. Ages 6 to...

Part of the highly awarded Helper Hounds series. Ajani loves having a dad from Denmark and a mom from Jamaica. Ajani speaks three languages and gets to spend summers with his grandparents in the coolest places. But when a classmate overhears dark-...

History is full of fascinating stories of colorful characters, but some of the most interesting parts of history are really odd. You have probably seen scenes of government officials with their powdered white wigs, but in 1700s England and high-...

Part of the highly awarded Helper Hounds series After losing her first two forever homes, Noodle the goldendoodle knows all about the sadness of goodbyes. But in her new home with Andrea and as an official Helper Hound, Noodle helps Gabriel deal...

It's never easy to go back, especially when the memories you've been running from suddenly resurface.When Annie returns to her home village after a long absence, she rediscovers the diary she kept the year she turned 16, the year that changed her...

Part of the highly awarded Helper Hounds series Max and his sister Lily are staying with relatives while their mom is away getting her own emotional help. Max and Lily are being teased and bullied at school. Their Aunt Eileen calls the Helper Hounds...

Rosa Parks was a Black American civil rights activist whose refusal to give up her seat on a public bus became the spark that started the civil rights movement in the United States. Because of Rosa’s heroic acts seats on public transportation were...

When humans build highways or clear land for development, they often put wildlife in danger. This series looks at unusual ways people around the world have come to the rescue of endangered species by providing safe ways to adapt to their changing...

All 14 titles in the series are now available! AUDIO SAMPLE        

Traditional and familiar fairy tales are retold with surprising twists and turns and beautifully illustrated for the bravest young readers! Rich, engaging art and page-turning pacing make each book perfect for reluctant readers. High-quality...

    The Manatees are finally having fun this baseball season under new captain Luis. Embracing teamwork, they welcome troubled players Ty and Savannah, hoping to give them a second chance after they were kicked off a former team. Can the Manatees...

Scott Schroeder dreams of a day when he and his father can have a home of their own. Following an accident that took his mother's life eight years before, doctors discovered Scott was suddenly deaf. Blessed with being an accomplished gymnast and...

    12-year-old Ruby Bean has become an Accidental Expert on Missing Mothers. When Ruthie, her mother goes missing again due to mental illness and addiction – Ruby and her aunt leap into action to search for Ruthie.A jewelry store robbery and...

America's Favorite AstroCat is back!   Come along as Space Cat and her pal Dog show how scientists use creative thinking to adapt the natural world to help them meet their needs or wants. Like Space Cat, scientists and Engineers never give up! All...

Part of the highly reviewed Helper Hounds series. Danny is scared to tell the truth. After he saw someone steal some bikes, now he has to see that person in court and tell what he did. To help calm Danny’s fears on the big day, his parents call the...

12 Folktales and Fables from Around the World expertly retold by Suzanne I. Barchers. Available as a complete set bundle of all 12 stories. Narrated by Liz Star and Chris Yeschenko.     1 hour, 41 minutes AUDIO SAMPLE  

In the spirit of Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of OZ, this story introduces readers to the magical, hidden, and mysterious world of gnomes, elves, and trolls. 11-year-old Sarah moves with her family from New York City to rural Connecticut. She'...

Children are naturally curious about animals and are often interested in ways to save disappearing species. Each of these books shows simple yet innovative ways people around the globe have created safe spaces that make the world safer for animals...

Part of the award-winning Beginner Biography series. Wilma Rudolph (1940–1994) was an American sprinter and three-time Olympic gold medalist. Overcoming childhood polio and other health challenges, she became a track and field icon. Rudolph's...

Easy introductions to Chapter Books Ick and Crud are best buddies. Some days they like to snooze the day away. On other days they find adventure in everything they do. Join the fun with Ick, Crud, Bob the human, Miss Puffy and the whole neighborhood...

Abandoned by her White father, 13-year-old Red Dove faces another lean winter with her Native family on the Great Plains. Willful and proud, she is presented with a stark choice: Leave her people to endure the cruelties of the White boarding school...

With a new sister on the way, Roosevelt Banks has to give up his bedroom and move into the attic, which must be haunted because of the all the squeaks and groans coming from the spooky place at the top of the stairs. After his plan to move into a...

Scott Schroeder dreams of a day when he and his father can have a home of their own. Following an accident that took his mother's life eight years before, doctors discovered Scott was suddenly deaf. Blessed with being an accomplished gymnast and...

A child's guide to wellness Children learn about good dietary habits, the benefits of physical activity, keys to good hygiene, and how to live a lifetime of wellness. Readers build science and social studies vocabulary while learning key health and...

“An engaging, sports-focused, family-driven Japanese spin on the new-kid-in-school narrative.”—Kirkus Reviews Sakura Medal longlist 2021 Parents Choice: Recommended 2020 American Book Fest Best Fiction award winner 2020 Read by Nicholas Richardson...

Narrator Elyse Simone Stevens creates a youthful voice for Sarah, who has recently moved from the big city to the countryside with her family so her mother can pursue a new job opportunity. When Sarah finds a gnome in the potting shed at her new...

Family can be defined in a variety of ways. And even when family means you're loved and protected, young boys and girls feel the family's challenges more than adults may think. Family Snaps are humorous and sympathetically told stories providing a...

The 4-book Seasons picture book set introduces and reinforces elements of the seasons for young children on their way to preschool or kindergarten. Ages 3 to 6     PreK to Gr 1    Reading Level 1      32 pages     9" x 9" Schools & Libraries 4-...