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Mary Hoffman and Caroline Binch bring their heroine to brilliant life in this charming sequel to the award-winning Amazing Grace. When Grace gets the opportunity to go to Africa and visit with her father and his new family, she feels a little strange. But Nana says families are what you make them, and Grace is going to make the most of hers! "As assured and uplifting as its predecessor." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "Validating, uplifting, and bound to please." -School Library Journal, starred review A Reading Rainbow Book * A Parents Choice Best Book of the Year A Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year * Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award An NCSS-CBC Notable Children''s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies

Despite a sudden rain shower, a family all set for a picnic carries out its plans, finding adventure and fun on an indoor picnic.

The beloved heroine of "Amazing Grace" is back in her first new picture book in more than a decade. Grace hopes to be selected as a princess in the town parade and asks her teacher for help in dressing the part.

As Tyler and his family decorate the Christmas tree, he begins to wonder: Why are all the Christmas tree angels blonde-haired, pink-cheeked little girls? Aren''t there any black angels? No one can answer his question - not his mom, not his dad, not even Carl, the mall Santa. As Tyler combs the stores looking for a black angel, he discovers there are none to be found. But sometimes Santa has a surprise or two in his sleigh . . . Beautifully written and illustrated, this appealing story tackles the serious issues of race and gender in a way that all children can understand.

Shows the giant panda in its natural surroundings and describes its life and struggles for survival.

Discusses the behavior patterns of giraffes and shows them in their natural surroundings.

A collection of children''s books on the subject of bears.

A chapter bookk sequel to New York Times bestseller and finalist Kate Greenaway Medal, Amazing Grace and Boundless Grace. School’s out . . . and of course that means it’s time for fun! Grace and her friends are always ready for a little adventure, and Grace’s backyard is the perfect place to set up headquarters. Suddenly the lawn is transformed into the center ring of a big-top circus, then a rocket launch pad, and then a hospital emergency room! The group’s exploits, both real and imagined, provide all kinds of unexpected rewards—and might even land Grace on an actual stage in a real theater production! “This is sure to be a hit with fans of Amazing Grace and Boundless Grace. . . . [A] fast-paced choice.”—School Library Journal

In Mary Hoffman''sDracula’s Daughter, when the Battys find a baby on their step, they decide to keep her. Angela grows up like any other child, until her teeth appear, sharp and pointed. At Halloween, more spooky things begin to happen too! Next, in Penelope Lively''sDebbie and the Little Devil, Debbie has no end of trouble with a little red devil who thinks it’s a great joke to cheat in every game they play. But Debbie likes to win as well, so she decides to trick him—using her own secret weapon! Bomber Wilson hates writing, so he’s dreading keeping a nature diary—especially when bossy Harriet makes fun of his ideas. But Bomber’s fantastic discoveries in his garden at night make his diary more interesting than anyone could have imagined, inThe Monster from Undergroundby Gillian Cross. Chilling, full-color illustrations throughout from Chris Riddell, Valeria Petrone, and Chris Priestley add to the terror. Dare you open the cover of this spooky book?

Emily feels that everything about is boring, her name, her looks, her life. The only interesting bit is the fantasy world she creates in her head, the desert kingdom of Krin, where she rules as Queen K''sendra. But Emily is transformed into Emma Leigh when the glamorous Power family come to town and with a change of name comes a whole new life.When the local library is threatened with closure, Emma Leigh and her new friends lead the campaign against the closure. It is very exciting but Emma Leigh begins to suspect that the Power family are not quite who they claim to be.An adventure story of life between two worlds that will carry the reader along with enthusiasm.

Het is 2003. In Engeland koopt Georgia een prachtig Etruskisch beeldje van een gevleugeld paard. Het beeldje blijkt een talisman te zijn waarmee ze door de tijd kan reizen. Ze komt terecht in Remora, een zestiende-eeuwse stad in de parallelle wereld Talia. In deze stad bereidt men zich voor op de jaarlijkse paardenraces, waarin de twaalf stadsdelen tegen elkaar zullen strijden. In het stadsdeel Ram staat Georgia tot haar verbijstering ineens oog in oog met Lucien, haar voormalige schoolgenoot... Voor Stad van Sterren liet Mary Hoffman zich inspireren door de Corso del Palio, de wereldberoemde paardenraces in Siena. Eerder verscheen in de Stravaganza-trilogie Stad van maskers. Dit boek speelt zich af in de stad Bellezza, een stad die erg veel lijkt op de Italiaanse stad Venetië. Het derde boek zal verschijnen onder de titel Stad van bloemen.

From the different places kids go to school to the things we eat, from what we wear to the holidays we observe, even from modes of transportation and dress to the relatives we live with, children will discover that families come in all shapes and sizes. Each reader is sure to discover his or her situation in this amazing celebration of families.

Dual language book - Panjabi and English.

This sequel to Specially Sarah tells the story of young Lucy''s struggle to assert herself as the middle child sandwiched between an older sister and a younger brother.

Grace is off to visit her father in the Gambia, and she has to come to terms with her step-brother and sister, and pretty young stepmother.

Silvano and Chiara are two teenagers with a difference. Silvano has been accused of a murder he did not commit. Chiara has been ousted from her family as a young woman with no marriage prospects. For these two very different reasons they are forced to seek refuge in a neighbouring convent and friary. And when they meet they are instantly aware that they are both outsiders, ill at ease with monastic life. Then a grisly murder - followed by another, and then another - strikes fear into the close-knit community. Chiara and Silvano cling together within the terrifying spiral of murder as they, and the friends they have made, attempt to solve the deadly mystery. This remarkably rich mystery thriller, with all the pace and action of a ‘whodunnit'', is set in the incredibly atmospheric environs of a friary in 14th-century Italy. Amidst all the action of the murder mystery, the author depicts in fascinating and intricate detail the lives and tasks of the friars and nuns, whether it be crushing pigments to create paints for the fresco artists in nearby Assisi, or the daily and nightly ritual of the religious services. All the historical detail is carefully researched. A huge cast of characters with romantic teen heroes, combined with the thriller-murder element, ensure a pacy, richly enjoyable read.