Rebecca Behrens

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

Hatchetmeets The Babysitters Clubin this epic and thrilling survival story about pushing oneself to the limit in the face of a crisis. We were all alone, in a shaken and shattered house, in the dark. And I was in charge. Hannah Steele loves living on Pelling, a tiny island near Seattle. She's always felt totally safe there. So when she's asked to babysit after school one day, it's no big deal. Zoe and Oscar are her next-door neighbors, and Hannah just took a babysitting class, which she's pretty sure makes her an expert. She isn't even worried that she left her inhaler at home. Then the shaking begins. The terrifying earthquake only lasts four minutes, but it changes everything--damaging the house, knocking out the power, and making cell service nonexistent. Even worse, the ferry and the bridge connecting the kids to help--and their parents--are both blocked, which means they're stranded alone. And Hannah's in charge as things go from bad to worse. Praise for The Disaster Days: "A realistic, engrossing survival story that's perfect for aspiring babysitters and fans of John Macfarlane's Stormstruck!, Sherry Shahan's Ice Island, or Wesley King's A World Below."--School Library Journal "The strength of this steadily paced novel that stretches over four days of a scary disaster scenario is that Hannah doesn't figure everything out; she stumbles, doubts, and struggles throughout it all."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Fans of survival thrillers in the vein of Gary Paulsen's Hatchetwill enjoy this tense, honest tale of bravery...an excellent (and refreshingly not didactic) teaching tool on natural-disaster preparedness."--Booklist "The relentless progression of a variety of disaster scenarios will keep readers turning pages...equally suspenseful and informative."--School Library Connection "Behrens uses immersive details and situations effectively viewed from Hannah's perspective to create a suspenseful, vivid story filled with lessons about responsibility and overcoming adversity."--Publishers Weekly

The Disaster Days

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Laura Kirkpatrick

Originally published: Great Britain: Egmont, 2020.

Don't Tell Him I'm a Mermaid

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Johanna Spyri

Book is brand new but has small mark on side. Stored in a clean and smoke free home

A beloved classic about a little orphan girl in the Swiss Alps, now in a revolutionary new mini format with a beautiful cover illustration by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand, Rifle Paper Co.

This beloved classic is now available as a Penguin Mini. Complete and unabridged, the book's revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper make it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go.

At the age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone in the village is afraid of him, but Heidi is fascinated by his long beard and bushy gray eyebrows. She loves her life in the mountains, playing in the sunshine and growing up among the goats and birds. But one terrible day, Heidi is collected by her aunt and is made to live with a new family in town. Heidi can't bear to be away from her grandfather; can she find a way back up the mountain, where she belongs?

Penguin Minis: Heidi

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From National Book Award nominee Laura McNeal comes a gripping, tautly told novel that is at once hopeful and harrowing, and perfect for fans of We Were Liars and Bone Gap.
 
When Thisbe Locke is last seen standing on the edge of the Coronado Bridge, it looks like there is only one thing to call it. But her sister, Ted, is not convinced. Despite the witnesses and the police reports and the divers and the fact that she was heartbroken about the way things ended with Clay and how she humiliated herself at that party, Thisbe isn't the type of person to wind  up just an "incident."
 
While everyone in town prepares to mourn the loss (some more than others), Ted--along with Fen, the new kid in town--sets out to put the pieces together and find her sister.
 
But if Thisbe didn't jump, what happened up on that bridge?
 
"McNeal writes with a mature hand, expert pacing, and an immediacy that ensures readers will be engrossed." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
 
"An evocative tale of regret and redemption." --Booklist
 
"Expert pacing will keep readers turning the pages until they know Thisbe's fate." --Kirkus

The Incident on the Bridge

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#paperback #activity #hangman #game #fillin #scratchandplay

 
These puzzles are oceans of fun, because all the words relate to things undersea. Will you sink...or swim?

Here are the rules: Each puzzle has numbers hidden under 26 scratch-off silver circles. Pick a letter, rub off the circle, and find out if the letter is in the answer and where. But if you miss six times, the rope the hangman throws you will be a noose instead of a lifeline!

Sit and Solve Deep Water Hangman

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#hardcover #forkids #homeschool #earlyreader #readytoread #henryandmudge brand new books, but may have small remainder mark on a page. See pictures for details. From a smoke free, clean environment. 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

2 hardcover, 2 paperback

Annie and Henry spot a hummingbird in the garden in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read by the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creators of Henry and Mudge.

Annie and her bunny, Snowball, like to grow flowers in Annie's backyard. Annie also loves to play outside with her cousin and best friend, Henry, and his big dog, Mudge. One day Annie and Henry are excited to see a hummingbird in Annie's yard. Can Annie and Henry figure out a way to get more hummingbirds to come to Annie's garden?

Picture book bundle

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#hardcover #fiction #bundle #earlyreaders #elementaryschool #forkids bundle of four books! Three paperback and one hardcover. All brand new from a clean, smoke free environment. 


4 brand new books

"Eight-year-old aspiring magician Oliver and his rabbit sidekick Benny must solve a mysterious robbery to save their act"--

Magical early reader bundle

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#hardcover #earlyreader #chapterbook #elementaryschool book is brand new but may have small remainder mark. See pictures for details

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

It's Zack and Amp to the rescue in the seventh book in Nate Ball's beloved Alien in My Pocket series! With a tale that's sure to tickle the funny bone and a do-it-yourself hover-ship science experiment, it's an adventure readers are sure to enjoy.

Life has been no picnic since Amp crash-landed his spaceship through Zack McGee's window. But when Amp takes up stargazing, he makes a huge discovery that will take their zany adventures to the next level. It appears that the Erdian aliens are at it again! The alien invasion of Earth is in progress, and it's up to Zack, Amp, and Olivia to leap into action. But this time it'll take more than a little gadgetry and a few white lies to get Amp out of trouble and to save the world!

Like every book in the Alien in My Pocket series, Telescope Troubles mixes Common Core-aligned science and safe, hands-on experiments with a hilarious story that young readers will love. Publishers Weekly said of Alien in My Pocket: Blast Off!: "With its screwball comedy and lively dialogue, the novel gives readers the opportunity to laugh as they learn."

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in the English Language Arts

Alien in My Pocket #7: Telescope Troubles

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#hardcover #animals #fiction #forkids #kidsbooks #middlegrade #winter #holiday brand new hardcover book. May have small remainder mark. See pictures for details

An inquisitive polar bear named Duane befriends an array of animals as he discovers where he belongs in this charming classic-in-the making that’s reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh. In the Very, Very Far North, past the Cold, Cold Ocean and just below the hill that looks like a baby whale, you’ll find Duane and his friends. Duane is a sweet and curious young bear who makes friends with everyone he meets—whether they’re bossy, like Major Puff the puffin, or a bit vain, like Handsome the musk ox, or very, very shy, like Boo the caribou. For these arctic friends, every day is a new adventure!

The Very, Very Far North

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#hardcover #juvenilefiction #bestseller #children #comedy #fiction #kevinhart #kids  brand new book. May have remainder mark. See pictures for details

Stand-up comedian and Hollywood box-office hit Kevin Hart keeps the laughs coming in an illustrated middle-grade novel about a boy who has big dreams of making a blockbuster superhero film.

Marcus Makes a Movie

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#paperback #middlegrade #billnye #tweens #science

Jack and the Geniuses Book #3

An idea that could help bring internet access to remote parts of the world takes Jack and his genius siblings deep into the Amazon rainforest in the final thrill-packed adventure in the New York Times bestselling series from Bill Nye and Gregory Mone!

Dr. Hank Witherspoon has disappeared. When Jack and his genius siblings, Ava and Matt, find Hank's lab ransacked, they uncover clues pointing them to Brazil-but many questions remain. Why was Hank studying dangerous electric eels? And who is trying to steal his inventions? Their investigation leads them to a soccer prodigy, his savvy sister, a business tycoon who zips around on motorized boots, and a strangely incompetent riverboat captain.

In the depths of the Amazon rain forest, the three siblings and their new friends must overcome deadly piranhas, stealthy jaguars, and the dreaded "Trail of Pain" to save Hank . . . and make it out alive.

In the Jack and the Geniuses series, readers join Jack, Ava and Matt on adventures around the world to tackle some of science's biggest challenges, including new ways to create clean drinking water, to generate clean and renewable energy, and to extend information access to the entire planet. Each book in the series includes cool facts about the real-life science found in the story and a fun DIY project.

Lost in the Jungle

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#paperback #easyreader #readytoread #leveltwo #stickers

Making Friends on the Buddy Bench (Ready-To-Read Level 2)

Turn a gray day into all the colors of the rainbow by sitting down on a buddy bench and having a chat with a friend in this imaginative Level 2 Ready-to-Read inspired by Crayola colors!

When someone is feeling sad or lonely, it's up to all of us to help him or her feel better! In this story, a group of kids is creating a buddy bench for the playground. But they can't decide how to paint it. Read this book to find out what colorful solution they come up with. This picture book includes a backmatter section on the history of buddy benches, tips on being kind, and how to make your own buddy bench!

This paperback edition comes with a sheet of friendship-themed stickers featuring Crayola colors!

© 2019 Crayola, Easton, PA 18044-0431. Crayola Oval Logo is a registered trademark of Crayola used under license.

Come Sit with Me

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India Wimple can spell. Brilliantly. Every Friday night, she and her family watch the Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee on TV. When the Wimples suggest she enter the next bee, India's not sure she's good enough--but her family won't accept that and encourages her to sign up. There are plenty of obstacles to reaching the finals. But with hope, hard work, and a little bit of heart, something splendiferous might be on the horizon...

The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee

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#hardcover #middlegrade #classics #secretgarden #tweens 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

"Return to the Secret Garden and enjoy the wonder of childhood and the magic of friendship in this sequel that is sure to warm the hearts of young readers everywhere"--Shelf Awareness

As she turned it the door creaked a little and opened inwards...

The only friend Emmie Hatton has ever had at the Craven Home for Orphaned Children is Lucy, the little black kitten that visits her on the fire escape every day. But when the children of Craven Home are evacuated out of London because of the war, heartbroken Emmie is forced to leave sweet Lucy behind. The children are sent to Misselthwaite Manor, a countryside mansion full of countless dusty rooms and a kind, if busy, staff. Emmie even finds a gruff gardener and an inquisitive little robin that just might become new friends.

And soon, in the cold, candle-lit nights at Misselthwaite, Emmie starts discovering the secrets of the house--a boy crying at night, a diary written by a girl named Mary, and a very secret, special garden...

Kids will love to return to the world of The Secret Gardenwith this enchanting new book that will delight fans of the original story and new readers alike!

Perfect for anyone looking for books:
 * for 9-12 year old girls and boys.
 * to give as gifts to the tweens intheir life!
 * to add to their homeschool materials.

Return to the Secret Garden

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Ruby Starr has a big imagination and an even bigger love of books in this funny, authentic series starter

Ruby Starr has always loved books. She loves them so much that she started a lunchtime book club called The Unicorns. She also has the best friends ever--some real, some fictional--and that's just the way she likes it.

But then one dark and stormy night (okay it was the morning of a sunny day) Charlotte, a new student comes to town. Ruby knows from her books that a new character probably means trouble...and she's right! Charlotte wants to turn the book club into a drama club, and she's spending a lot of time with Ruby's best friend.

Ruby's going to have to use her imagination and love of reading to solve this big problem before she loses her school friends and her book friends for good.


Ruby Starr

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#hardcover #kidsyoga #picturebook #illustrated #forkids #yoga brand new book in gift giving condition! 

"We're the Yoga Kids! Look what we can do. George can sit up straight like this. Can you do it too?"

Meet the Yoga Kids and have fun, relax, and learn a thing or two! Colorful pages are filled with simple stretches and lots of fun examples of yoga poses that anybody can do. Mommy, Grandma, and even the dog get in on the fun! Follow these Yoga Kids around as they practice yoga at home, in the yard, before bedtime, or any time at all. The charming text and illustrations have been approved by a qualified yoga instructor, but this book isn't meant to be a "how-to" guide. It's a cheerful look at yoga for every family member that offers lots of time to read, bond, destress, and take a break from the everyday grind. Family life may be hectic, but Yoga Kids can help the whole family chill out!

Yoga Kids

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Playful Poses and Tasty Treats

A wildly imaginative introduction to yoga and nutrition by bestselling author, professional nutritionist, and beloved TV personality Joy Bauer



Written by beloved health expert Joy Bauer, Yummy Yoga is a fun and fresh introduction to yoga and nutrition. Playful photographs feature a diverse group of kids demonstrating yoga poses. On the opposite sides of the spreads, imaginatively sculpted fruits and vegetables mirror the same poses! Lift the gatefold flaps to find simple, child-friendly recipes incorporating all of the healthy ingredients featured in each photo.

Yummy Yoga

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#hardcover #easyreader #earlyreading #kindergarten #stepintoreading brand new book never read! Perfect for kiddos just starting to read out loud 

For fans of Tiny, Biscuit, and Charlie the Ranch Dog comes an easy-to-read series about a rambunctious, mischievous, and totally lovable bulldog, Rollo!

Where is Rollo?
Where did he go?
Is he hiding?

Rollo is back for another adventure in this exciting reader. Children will love following along as Rollo's owner looks for him all over the house and yard. Is Rollo up to his old tricks again, or could he be...just where his owner left him?

With easy-to-read vocabulary and lively illustrations, this book is perfect for progressing readers.

Where's Rollo?

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#hardcover #mglit #middlegrade #tweens brand new book, May have small remainder mark. See pictures for details

Friendship, heartbreak, and defining what family means are rarely as sensitively, beautifully portrayed in middle-grade fiction. Shaunta Grimes is an extraordinary new talent.

Gideon hates the idea of moving to Nevada from the East Coast. It's so empty and hot in his new neighborhood. Only one person his age lives nearby: the girl next door, Roona.

Gid notices right away that Roona is . . . different. She wears roller skates and a blanket as a cape when she needs to feel strong. What he doesn't bargain for, however, is how far outside his comfort zone Roona will take him as she enlists his help in finding her long-gone father. For a kid who's not allowed to ride his bike more than a few blocks from home, this will be an adventure of a lifetime.

The Astonishing Maybe

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#hardcover #sprinklesubdays #cupcakediaries #mgseries #tweens #forgirls #middlegrade brand new book may have small remainder mark. See picture for details 

Don't miss this new story about Allie in the seventh delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series!

Everything seems to be going well in Allie's life. Business is booming at Molly's; the ice cream shop is even going to be featured on a popular food blog! Allie couldn't be happier--until she sees Colin hanging out with Tessa, the guitar player in Sierra's band. It shouldn't be a big deal; after all, Allie and Colin are just friends. It's not like Allie has a crush on him--or does she?

Rocky Road Ahead

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#paperback #nonfiction #writinghelp #forkids #tweens #middlegrade brand new! May have small remainder mark, see picture for details

Using Your Journal to Snoop Out and Craft Great Stories

The Newbery Award-winning author of Dead End in Norvelt shares advice for how to be the best brilliant writer in this funny and practical creative writing guide perfect for all kids who dream of seeing their name on the spine of a book.

With the signature wit and humor that have garnered him legions of fans, Jack Gantos instructs young writers on using their "writing radar" to unearth story ideas from their everyday lives. Incorporating his own misadventures as a developing writer, Gantos inspires readers to build confidence and establish good writing habits as they create, revise, and perfect their stories. Pop-out text boxes highlight key tips, alongside Gantos's own illustrations, sample stories, and snippets from his childhood journals. More than just a how-to guide, Writing Radar is a celebration of the power of storytelling and an ode to the characters who--many unwittingly--inspired Gantos's own writing career.

Praise for Writing Radar:

Evanston IL Public Library Best Books of the Year
CPL: Chicago Public Library Best of the Best

"An excellent guide for aspiring authors. . . And while the book is directed at serious writers in the making, there's enough exaggeration and grossness to keep readers laughing." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Gantos's journey as a young writer learning his craft and the stories he actually wrote in middle school, all told with his characteristic humor, will appeal to fans of his novels whether or not they aspire to a writing career. Teachers will also find Gantos's breakdown on the creation of a story valuable for teaching critical reading as well as writing skills." --VOYA, starred review

Writing Radar

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Sara and Nadine.
Nadine and Sara.

It's only ever been the two of them. Two halves of the same person. Best friends forever--until they aren't.

Everything has changed this year. Nadine has suddenly skipped a grade and gone to high school without Sara. No matter how hard she fights to save their friendship, Sara can feel it slipping away.

But change can happen from the inside, too. The forever-friend days of running through sprinklers and slurping up ice cream cones may be over. Yet in their place, Sara just might discover something new and wonderful: herself.

"Captures with unusually knowing and respectful perception the steps of a friend shift." --BCCB (starred review)

Running Through Sprinklers

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#paperback #bonetree #fiction #forkids #halloween #haunted #middlegrade #spooky brand new book! Never opened or read, no markings. 

What Lies Beneath May Be More Than Friendship

Elsie battles a terrifying ghost to keep her best friend around forever. But does forever have too much of a cost? Elsie's best friend, Roman, is dying. But Roman has a plan to escape death. He wants to be resurrected through the powers of the Bone Tree and the curse of the Woman in White, Mary Simon, whose body lies beneath the tree. Terrified, yet determined not to lose him. Elsie promises Roman to summon Mary's ghost and the powers of the Bone Tree to bring him back when he dies. When the Bone Tree's magic works and Roman resurrects, Elsie vows to do anything to keep him around, even if that means battling an angry, screeching banshee, with talons for fingers. But what Elsie doesn't realize is that the cost of keeping Roman around may be too high. When the Woman in White kidnaps Roman's brother, Jake, and threatens to take his life as revenge, Elsie must choose between saving the lives of many from the deadly grasp of Mary Simon, the Woman in White, or keeping her best friend.

Bone Tree

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#paperback #streganona #tomiedepaola #fall #harvest #halloween brand new book, May have remainder mark check pictures for details

A charming celebration of autumn's bounty by perennial favorite Tomie dePaola

Tomie dePaola's beloved Strega Nona is back in a colorful picture book, perfect for fall and the changing seasons. With beautiful illustrations reminiscent of the artwork that won Tomie dePaola the Caldecott Honor for the original Strega Nona, this celebration of harvest and gardening will make the perfect addition to any Strega Nona collection.

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Rebecca Behrens

The Disaster Days

Laura Kirkpatrick

Don't Tell Him I'm a Mermaid

Johanna Spyri

Penguin Minis: Heidi

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The Incident on the Bridge

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Sit and Solve Deep Water Hangman

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Magical early reader bundle

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Alien in My Pocket #7: Telescope Troubles

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The Very, Very Far North

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Marcus Makes a Movie

Bill Nye; Gregory Mone; Nicholas Iluzada (Illustrator)

Lost in the Jungle

Tina Gallo; Luke Seguin-Magee (Illustrator)

Come Sit with Me

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The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee

Holly Webb

Return to the Secret Garden

Deborah Lytton

Ruby Starr

Fearne Cotton; Sheena Dempsey (Illustrator)

Yoga Kids

Joy Bauer; Bonnie Stephens (Illustrator)

Yummy Yoga

Reed Duncan; Keith Frawley (Illustrator)

Where's Rollo?

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The Astonishing Maybe

Coco Simon

Rocky Road Ahead

Jack Gantos

Writing Radar

Michelle Kim

Running Through Sprinklers

Jenna Lehne; Uliana Babenko (Cover Design by); Tobi Carter (Designed by); Crystal Branson (Editor); Michele McAvoy (Editor)

Bone Tree

Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)

Strega Nona's Harvest

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