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  Jack and the Beanstalk Juan y...

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Step into a world of magic, adventure, and wonder with the classic fairy tale, "Jack and the Beanstalk." Learn what happens when Jack trades a cow for magic beans and discovers a towering beanstalk that leads to a place far above the clouds. Join Jack as he encounters a hungry giant, a golden goose, and an enchanting kingdom. Presented in both English and Spanish, this dual language story will engage young readers' imaginations with its captivating storyline and memorable characters.

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  Creepy Campfire Stories -...

  Anastasia Garcia

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  Gather around the campfire with 20 spooky, spine-tingling tales that blend folklore, urban legend, and our darkest fears. The great outdoors has never been so terrifying! Featuring iconic landscapes like the Grand Canyon and Redwood National Park, this book will haunt your dreams long after the last ember of the campfire has faded.

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  The Runaway Princess

  Kate Coombs

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  "A dragon darkens our dells. A witch haunts our woods. Bandits roam our moors" . . . King Stromgard swept on. "In the tradition of so many monarchs, I offer my daughter's hand in marriage and half my kingdom to the prince who can rid us of these evils, restoring peace and prosperity to our realm."And so the contest in the Kingdom of Greeve begins. But Princess Margaret is not your traditional princess. Meg firmly objects to her parents' giving her away, and she certainly has no intention of remaining in the tower where she is sequestered. Instead, she sets out to win the contest herself by enlisting the help of her good friend, her loyal maid, an eager guardsman, a young wizard, and a tenacious witch. Does Meg find her distinct place in the kingdom, or is she doomed to fulfill her royal duties?Kate Coombs weaves a magical tale full of pesky princes, enchanted frogs, a beady-eyed scarf, and invisibility juice – a tale of wonder, but a story familiar to all who struggle to find their own place in the world.The Runaway Princess is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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  Pumpkins All Around

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  “Pumpkins All Around” is a delightful story/song combination for children as they listen and follow along word-for-word in this adorably illustrated eBook. Fun music will entertain pre-readers as these rhymes reinforce early literacy skills needed for school success. This fall season, kids and parents alike will enjoy reading and singing along to “Pumpkins All Around” as they listen to this and follow” over and over again!

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  Between Sea and Sky

  Nicola Penfold

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  In a near future where a series of environmental disasters has left much of the country underwater, Pearl lives on a floating oyster farm with her father and younger sister, Clover. Following her mum's death several years earlier, Pearl refuses to set foot on land, believing her illness was caused by the poisons in the ground. Meanwhile, Clover dreams of school, friends and a normal life.
  Then Nat comes to spend the summer at the sea farm while his scientist mum conducts some experiments. Leaving behind the mainland, with its strict rules and regulations, he brings with him a secret. But when the sisters promise to keep his secret safe, little do they realize that they may be risking everything…
  A thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from the author of the highly acclaimed WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD. Perfect for fans of THE EXPLORER, THE LAST WILD and WHERE THE RIVER RUNS GOLD.
  PRAISE FOR WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD:
  "A sense of the natural world's curative power runs through this adventurous story like a seam of gold." – Guardian
  "Some books are excellent story-telling, and some books broaden your knowledge and mind, and some just ought to be written and this book is all three. I loved it." – Hilary McKay, author of THE SKYLARKS' WAR
  "A brilliant adventure that pulls you headlong into Juniper and Bear's world, where survival depends upon finding the wild." – Gill Lewis, author of A STORY LIKE THE WIND
  "An absorbing, thought-provoking début tapping into pertinent ecological themes." – The Bookseller
  "Wondrous, warm-hearted, wildly exhilarating […] The world is familiar and frightening, the relationships between characters beautifully rendered – Nicola Penfold is an author to watch." – Nizrana Farook, author of THE GIRL WHO STOLE AN ELEPHANT

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  A Llama Called Lightning

  Helen Peters

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  The sixteenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.
  
  
  
  Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself...
  
  
  When Lightning escapes his lonely field to follow Jasmine home, she's determined to find a place for him on her farm. Jasmine is convinced that he'll make a perfect guard llama for the sheep and their newborn lambs! But Lightning is young, and there's a fox on the loose. When the lambs face mortal danger, can Lightning rise to the challenge?
  
  
  Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.
  
  
  Check out Jasmine's other adventures:
  
  
  - A Piglet Called Truffle
  
  
  - A Sheepdog Called Sky
  
  
  - A Kitten Called Holly
  
  
  - and many more!
  
  
  "Perfect for the young animal enthusiast" – The Guardian
  
  
  "Quality storytelling with a hint of Dick King-Smith's Sophie books" – The Bookseller

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