(Board book)

Shelby needs some help finding the missing dog bones for her snack shack in a fun, vibrant board book inspired by the popular Shelby's Snack Shack board game designed to boost addition and counting skills. Full color.

(Hardback)

Inspired by a project organized in 1926 by teacher-missionary Sidney Gulick, in which American children sent more than 12,000 Friendship Dolls to Japan in hopes of avoiding a future war, this story follows an 11-year-old girl as she attempts to reunite with her mother.

(Paperback)

Inspired by a project organized in 1926 by teacher-missionary Sidney Gulick, in which American children sent more than 12,000 Friendship Dolls to Japan in hopes of avoiding a future war, this story follows an 11-year-old girl as she attempts to reunite with her mother. 5 1/2 x 7 13/16.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Freaks, magicians, psychics, and the passing strange take center stage in 10 original tales by top YA authors and graphic novelists, including David Almond, Amiee Bender, and Matt Phelen. These tales are by turns humorous and insightful, edgy and eerie, but always compulsively entertaining.

(Hardback)

Step back to British-held Boston and hear the voices of citizens, militiamen, and redcoats at a turning of the tide in the American Revolution, brought to life in Orgill's deft verse. Back matter includes source notes, a glossary, and a bibliography.

(Hardback)

The worst maritime disaster in American history involved the steamboat "Sultana" on the Mississippi River. In a compelling, exhaustively researched account, renowned author Walker joins the ranks of historians who have been asking the same question for 150 years: who (or what) was responsible for the "Sultana's" disastrous fate

(Paperback)

Originally published: Somerville, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press, 2010.

(Hardback)

Competitive eating vies with family expectations in this funny, heartfelt novel by National Book Award winner Hautman.

(Hardback)

Slingshot and Burp, two pea-shootin', slingshot-totin' cowhands on two wheels, are on the lookout for action. Saddled up to battle the boredom of summer, these two double-cousins, best friends, and next-door neighbors have fitted themselves out like Old West cowboys to charge boldly (and sometimes bravely) into the southwestern desert that's their backyard.

(Paperback)

Jack's mom is gone, leaving him all alone on a campsite in Maine. Can he find his way back to Boston before the authorities realize what happened With nothing but a small toy elephant to keep him company, Jack begins the long journey south.

(Hardback)

In his second adventure, Smash has his hands full with old enemies and a few new ones--not to mention homework. 1/8.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

"Clobbered by fallout from a blast that kills the local superhero, Defender, Andrew Ryan suddenly has super strength and speed. And he can fly. Now it's up to him to protect citizens from thieves, thugs, and fearsome villains. He dons a homemade costume to hide his true identity, and Smash is born. But fighting crime isn't easy, especially when you're in fifth grade"--

(Paperback)

When Room Eleven's beloved pet hamster, Patches, goes missing, Smashie and her best friend, Dontel, launch an investigation to bring the thief to justice--but they discover that there may be more than one secret to be uncovered.

(Hardback)

When Room Eleven's beloved pet hamster, Patches, goes missing, Smashie and her best friend, Dontel, launch an investigation to bring the thief to justice--but they discover that there may be more than one secret to be uncovered.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

A field trip to the planetarium goes awry when Dontel's technically correct picture of a working rocket is stolen. Can Smashie solve the trickiest mystery yet

(Hardback)

An award-winning author and a Caldecott Medalist take a creative look at the early life of comedic genius Charlie Chaplin, from his childhood through his beginnings in silent film and the creation of his iconic Little Tramp. An Afterword contains facts about the beloved performer. Full color.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

With this book and some easy-to-find materials, you'll be able to create playful art projects you can sneak into surprising places, such as tissue-paper cupcakes with beads and buttons on top.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Sock Monkey, the famous toy actor, tries to find a dance partner for the Big Celebrity Dance.