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From beloved duo Maranke Rinck and Martijn van der Linden comes Popcorn Bob Can't Stop Popping, a laugh-out-loud exploration of emotional regulation.

Shibu the cat has a lot of feelings and thankfully his fluffy tail helps him express them all! But one day, Shibu realizes that all the other cats are keeping their feelings (and their tails) tucked away. Maybe it would be better to try and fit in? From two extraordinary debuts comes a delightful story on navigating life's highs, lows, and all the big emotions in between.

Boris, der kleine Bleistift, wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, endlich gekauft zu werden. Als endlich der Tag kommt, ist er so aufgeregt, dass er aus der Schultüte herausfällt. Von diesem Tag an erlebt er viele Abenteuer und findet neue Freunde.

Faites la connaissance de filles très différentes qui ont toutes un point commun : Elles sont fortes, sûres d'elles et se battent pour se faire une place dans le monde avec une énergie enchanteresse ! Toutes les jeunes filles en ont fait l'expérience : une nouvelle classe, des soucis de notes ou des ennuis avec les parents, et hop, ils sont là - les peurs et les doutes qui se mettent en travers du chemin de la petite super-héroïne.

For Hugo, the world can be too loud and bright. He likes the quiet. He likes the dark. And he loves maps. When Hugo learns that there’s a whole other world under Paris, a network of tunnels, quarries and catacombs mapped beneath his feet, he sets off on an adventure. Navigating secret passages, narrowly escaping robbers and returning to old friends, Hugo discovers more than just buried treasure …

Aunque haya muchos millones de niños en este mundo, tú eres único. Eres completamente especial, y debes recordarlo siempre. El mundo está lleno de pequeños y grandes obstáculos, y a veces puedes pensar: ¡no puedo hacerlo! Tal vez tengas miedo, o dudes de ti mismo. Pero ahora me gustaría contarte un secreto. Todo el mundo se siente así de vez en cuando. Incluso los adultos.

Not all pirates strike fear into their enemies—some just trip over their peg legs. Meet Captain Wobblefoot: the only pirate who can fall off his ship while it’s anchored. Known across the high seas for his clumsiness (and surprisingly good pancake skills), Wobblefoot’s life takes a daring turn when his crew is kidnapped by the evil Pirate Snaggletooth. Armed with courage, questionable maps, and a pet parrot with attitude, Wobblefoot must navigate traps, treasure islands, and his own two left feet to save the day. This laugh-out-loud story celebrates the underdog (or under-pirate) in all of us.

Un nuovo compito attende gli studenti del College di Parigi: creare l'outfit per una famosissima band rock... la preferita di Violet! Chi avrà lavorato meglio, conquisterà un pass speciale per il concerto! Che la sfida inizi!

Sam was a born hockey player. Twelve-year-old Sam Parker has dealt with a lot over the past two seasons of hockey—a concussion, a bully, and a divorce. He has overcome all of those challenges, not to mention keeping his grades up at school. Plus, he and his best friend Jill have discovered they have feelings for each other. Things are going well for him. Then, his divorced parents both start dating again, which is weird and makes him a little angry for reasons he can’t entirely explain.

Kit Tyler must leave behind shimmering Caribbean islands to join the stern Puritan community of her relatives. She soon feels caged, until she meets the old woman known as the Witch of Blackbird Pond. But when their friendship is discovered, Kit herself is accused of witchcraft!

In a new addition to the New York Times best-selling series that's as popular as it is dorky, Nikki Maxwell is determined to help out her crush! Nikki Maxwell isn't at all surprised to find out that her crush, Brandon, volunteers at a local animal shelter. He's such a sweet guy - of course he wants to help those adorable puppies! Then Brandon tells her that the shelter is in danger of closing, and Nikki knows she can't let that happen. Especially when she discovers a shocking secret about Brandon that makes keeping that shelter open more important than ever.

When Nate's asked to befriend a new student, he's all for it - until he actually meets the kid. Is Nate stuck with a fun sponge? Or will his new buddy be the life of the party? For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Meet Big Nate, PS 38's record-setting ringleader and definitely NOT the teacher's pet.

The Women's World Cup coming to Southern California, everyone is soccer-crazy -- especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too -- or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp. But as always, Mia Tang is ready with a plan: she'll track down the two women's teams, interview them, and write an A-grade article for P.E. instead!

Esperanza Ortega possesses all the treasures a young girl in Aguascalientes, Mexico could want. But a sudden tragedy shatters that dream, forcing Esperanza and Mama to flee to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp. There they confront the challenges of hard work, acceptance by their own people, and economic difficulties brought on by the Great Depression. Pam Munoz Ryan eloquently portrays the Mexican workers' plight in this abundant and passionate novel.

Little Women is recognized as one of the best-loved classic children's stories, transcending the boundaries of time and age, making it as popular with adults as it is with young listeners. The beloved story of the March girls is a classic American feminist novel, reflecting the tension between cultural obligation and artistic and personal freedom.

But which of the four March sisters to love best? For every listener must have their favorite. Independent, tomboyish Jo; delicate, loving Beth; pretty, kind Meg; or precocious and beautiful Amy, the baby of the family?

None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.” Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to try a new style. With true Munsch flair, each of Stephanie’s ponytails is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of copycats grows and grows.

Karen loves to spell words. She is very good at it, too. First she wins the spelling bee in her class. Then Karen wins another spelling contest. And another . . . and another! Soon Karen might be the best junior speller in the state of Connecticut. She's even going to be on TV!

Albert and Scarlett are a formidable pair. With his ability to read minds and her way with a weapon, no bank can keep them out and no jail can keep them in. But their notoriety may have spread a bit too far. Now old enemies from Scarlett’s past and a sinister new threat from Albert’s world are boxing them in—and holding their friends hostage. To win their freedom, the outlaws Scarlett and Browne are charged with pulling off an impossible mission. And the clock is ticking . . .

For nearly a century, Victorian London relied on "climbing boys" - orphans owned by chimney sweeps - to clean flues and protect homes from fire. The work was hard, thankless and brutally dangerous. Eleven-year-old Nan Sparrow is quite possibly the best climber who ever lived. With her wits and will, she's managed to beat the deadly odds time and again. But when Nan gets stuck in a deadly chimney fire, she fears her time has come. Instead, she wakes to find herself in an abandoned attic - and not alone. Huddled in the corner is a mysterious creature - a golem - made from ash and coal.

Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie's house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs.