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  Wilhelmina The Good Witch - And...

  Jenny Way

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  Follow the extraordinary adventures of Wilhelmina the Good Witch as she makes her way through a magnificent forest encountering many people along her way. Learn how she uses the Magic Hat and her kindness to help others without putting a spell on them. Be enthralled by the beautiful flowers, butterflies, animals and nature that she's surrounded by in this enchanting tale! Let's feel the Magic!

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  Ellen Tebbits

  Beverly Cleary

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  Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her warm humor to this funny story of a girl readers will recognize—and love.This funny realistic friendship story captures the intensity of kids' emotions and is the second book beloved author Beverly Cleary published.Ellen Tebbits has an embarrassing secret that she'll never share with anyone. That is, until she meets Austine—and discovers that Austine has the exact same secret! Soon the girls are best friends who do everything to­gether—attending dance class, riding horses, and dodging pesky Otis Spofford, the neighborhood troublemaker.But then Ellen does something terrible . . . and now Austine isn't speaking to her. Ellen desperately wants her best friend back. How can she show Austine how sorry she is?Ellen Tebbits is a funny school and friendship story that stands the test of time—perfect for independent reading for second and third graders.

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  Spies in the Sky - Inspired by...

  Beverley McWilliams

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  Sometimes we must do things we don't want to, even if they frighten us.
  
  Royal Blue is a royal racing pigeon from a long line of champions. Every morning he wakes in his comfortable loft at Sandringham House, eats the very best seeds and spends the day training with his best friend to be the fastest and strongest pigeon in Britain.
  
  But there's a war going on, and things are changing. Then one day the King himself comes to the loft and chooses Blue for a very special assignment.
  
  As Blue goes on missions, helping with rescues, carrying secret messages and facing dangers he never could have imagined, one thing will become clear: never underestimate a pigeon.

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  Cayman Gold - Lost Treasure of...

  Richard Trout

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  This first novel in the MacGregor Family Adventure Series involves sinister pirate forces, strange sea creatures, hospitable native Caribbean people, and issues of environmental management and endangered species. Suddenly faced with the task of saving a lost Spanish treasure embedded in protected coral reef, four enterprising teenagers rely on their courage and scuba-diving skills as they explore and investigate the exotic waters and beaches of the Cayman Islands.  Dr. Jack MacGregor is a zoologist who works to save the environment, his wife Mavis is a working paleontologist, and their teenage children—Chris, Heather, and Ryan—though bright, dutiful kids, find themselves making common teenage decisions and mistakes. Consistently entangled in dangerous adventures in exotic locales, they must rely on their common sense, diverse skills, and daring strategies to survive. The fast-paced narrative of each book in the MacGregor Family Adventure Series includes authentic historical and scientific details and shows the developing character, morality, and discipline of the MacGregor teens as they progress through each exhilarating escapade.

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  Ribbon Girls - Wind Weave Twist...

  Maryellen Kim

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  Tips and tools for budding artists to beribbon their lampshades, clothes, jewelry, totes, and more!    Here is a boundless source of inspiration for crafty kids to turn their headbands, belts—even paper clips—into works of art, using ordinary ribbons, buttons, and string. The project materials are inexpensive and easy to find—you probably have most of them in a junk drawer right now! This book will instill a lifelong love of all things handmade in young artists. From brightening up their bedroom decor and hair accessories to personalizing their school supplies and jewelry, these projects are the perfect antidote to rainy day boredom.   “Wind, weave, twist, and tie—that’s the premise behind 26 projects created from ribbons, buttons, rickrack, and string. Kids ages 8 and up can dive right in and make these projects themselves.”—American Sewing Guild Notions

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  Great Spirit Horse

  Linda Little Wolf

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  Young readers can easily perceive the message that being different can mean greatness. --Foreword MagazineShe has done a superb job of making this traditional story both educational and entertaining. The book is a fine introduction to Native American folklore and traditions for both the youngsters it is intended for and their parents. For certain, this gently amusing book will appeal to horselovers of all ages. --Blue Iris JournalWhen European settlers reintroduced the horse to the western landscape, the Plains Indians soon adopted this wondrous creature. Horses were an important part of their nomadic existence and inspired many Native American myths. The greatest of these was Sunka Wakan, the blue-eyed spotted stallion who possessed great powers. Linda Little Wolf presents the legend of Sunka Wakan, the Great Spirit Horse, as an exciting tale of life on the Great Plains, retold especially for young readers. Great Spirit Horse is available as a collectible model from Breyer Animal Creations.

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