Two literary heavy-hitters deliver a knockout critically acclaimed, bestselling biographical novel of cultural icon Muhammad Ali. ★ "Utterly delightful...a smash hit."―School Library Journal (starred review) ★ "A knockout!"―Booklist (starred review) ★ "Stellar"―Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ "Two heavyweights in the world of books unite."―The Horn Book (starred review) ★ "Powerful."―Publishers Weekly (starred review) Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other. Kwame Alexander and James Patterson join forces to vividly depict his life up to age seventeen in both prose and verse, including his childhood friends, struggles in school, the racism he faced, and his discovery of boxing. Readers will learn about Cassius' family and neighbors in Louisville, Kentucky, and how, after a thief stole his bike, Cassius began training as an amateur boxer at age twelve. Before long, he won his first Golden Gloves bout and began his transformation into the unrivaled Muhammad Ali. Fully authorized by and written in cooperation with the Muhammad Ali estate, and vividly brought to life by Dawud Anyabwile's dynamic artwork, Becoming Muhammad Ali captures the budding charisma and youthful personality of one of the greatest sports heroes of all time. Winner of the 2021-2022 Sunshine State Young Readers Award (Grades 6-8) and 2022 Magnolia Book Award, and nominated for six state awards!
In the fifth book in Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell's beloved series about the Baxter children, when things don't turn out according to plan, the siblings must stick together and remember who they are. Things are changing in Bloomington for the Baxters. When Ashley's teacher, Mr. Garrett, takes a month off work for the birth of his baby, the intimidating Ms. Stritch takes his place. Ashley tries but can't seem to crack the new teacher's tough exterior. Meanwhile, Brooke struggles when a popular girl excludes her at lunch, Erin adjusts to getting glasses, and when Kari is given a dance solo for the upcoming recital, she takes her success a little too seriously. When Principal Bond announces a new Character Awards initiative, competition breaks out between siblings and friends, until the students forget the point of the awards. Through it all, the town prepares for a major blizzard that Luke worries will cancel his class's field trip to see the Harlem Globetrotters. With so many obstacles in their lives, the Baxter Children have the opportunity to remember what being Baxters really means.
Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? Benjamin Franklin was one of the most famous inventors in American history, and according to this amusing book, he got most of his ideas - the good ones at any rate - from a mouse!
A Caldecott Honor Book!
An Indie Bestseller! Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a gorgeous celebration of the land she knows well and the powerful wisdom of elders. On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Salmon from the stream, herring eggs from the ocean, and in the forest, a world of berries.Salmonberry, Cloudberry, Blueberry, Nagoonberry.
Huckleberry, Snowberry, Strawberry, Crowberry.
Through the seasons, they sing to the land as the land sings to them. Brimming with joy and gratitude, in every step of their journey, they forge a deeper kinship with both the earth and the generations that came before, joining in the song that connects us all. Michaela Goade's luminous rendering of water and forest, berries and jams glows with her love of the land and offers an invitation to readers to deepen their own relationship with the earth.
More than 300 silly jokes perfect for back-and-forth play! A laugh-out-loud kids joke book with age-appropriate humor for ages 6 to 9. Curated by the editors at Highlights, this collection is filled with 365 age-appropriate animal knock-knock jokes and riddles for kids ages 6-9. A great gift for budding comedians, Best Kids' Knock-Knock Jokes Ever! Volume 1 will knock kids' socks off with laugh-out-loud fun. Knock-knock jokes for kids are wildly popular, and this collection features hundreds for sharing with anyone who needs a laugh. Enjoy:
- Comical black-and-white cartoons
- Kid-friendly topics like lunch, music, sports and fairy tales
- Comedy supports whole-child development Kids will love amusing themselves -- and friends and family -- with this hilarious knock-knock collection. Joke books encourage kids to read for fun and provide screen-free entertainment for road trips, rainy days and more -- this joke book is a great option for reluctant readers! Plus, sharing jokes with friends and family isn't just fun; wordplay found in jokes boosts young readers' language skills, telling jokes helps build confidence and social-emotional skills help them succeed in life!
- Comical black-and-white cartoons
- Kid-friendly topics like lunch, music, sports and fairy tales
- Comedy supports whole-child development Kids will love amusing themselves -- and friends and family -- with this hilarious knock-knock collection. Joke books encourage kids to read for fun and provide screen-free entertainment for road trips, rainy days and more -- this joke book is a great option for reluctant readers! Plus, sharing jokes with friends and family isn't just fun; wordplay found in jokes boosts young readers' language skills, telling jokes helps build confidence and social-emotional skills help them succeed in life!
Forget boring! Dave Strehler's "The Bible Made Easy--for Kids" takes young (and old!) readers on a fun-filled, informative journey to understand the Bible and apply it to their lives. Conversational in tone, the writing is clear and simple. Contents are jam-packed with line drawings that beg to be colored, charts that help explain complex facts/concepts, questions that provoke thoughtful reflection and prompts that generate rousing discussions. Key biblical topics like faith and salvation are explained in kid-friendly, age-appropriate terms.
A 2023 Children's Book Council Children's Favorite Winner! In this series of hilarious Big Nate comics by bestsellingauthor Lincoln Peirce, the jokes are flying, and the laughs are always on target! Warning: Big Nate is back, and the whole school's on high alert. Can drama queen Dee Dee compete with Nate's down-and-dirty gossip gathering? Will Mrs. Godfrey lighten up when she learns that she and Nate share a common obsession? And what happens after Coach John wanders into the flight path of a Nate-powered projectile? In this collection of Big Nate comics, the self-styled King of Detention is well-armed...so proceed with caution. Join Nate and friends for another laugh-packed installment of Big Nate comic fun.
A #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian--a perfect gift for any special occasion!
You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy sounds like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and GLIBBITY GLOBBITY. Cleverly irreverent and irresistibly silly, The Book with No Pictures is one that kids will beg to hear again and again. (And parents will be happy to oblige.)
You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy sounds like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and GLIBBITY GLOBBITY. Cleverly irreverent and irresistibly silly, The Book with No Pictures is one that kids will beg to hear again and again. (And parents will be happy to oblige.)
Drake and Worm must help a Flower Dragon protect his home in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
A Flower Dragon named Wildroot has come to Bracken! He needs help because his home is in danger. The Dragon Masters must find this small dragon his own Dragon Master. The Dragon Stone reveals a boy named Oskar, who is disappointed that he does not have a big, fire-breathing dragon. Can Oskar and his dragon learn to work together in time to save the Flower Dragons from a terrible monster? With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!
Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.
Meet Bingo! This energetic and adorable Red Heeler is always up for an adventure with her big sister, Bluey. Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Learn all about Bingo in this fun shaped board book! Bingo loves to sing, learn new things from Bluey, and relax in her relaxer chair. This book is perfect for Bluey fans who want to know more Bingo, her favorite outdoor activities, and what she likes to do before bedtime!
Join Bluey on a dreamy nighttime adventure. What will you see in the dark? At bedtime, Bluey is disappointed that the day is over and is unwilling to go to sleep! She wishes that she could become a fruit bat instead and stay awake all night. Soon, she finds herself flying through the night sky! Read along in this 8x8 book of Bluey's latest adventure.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Based on an episode of the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+! Join Bluey and her family for an adventurous day at the beach--what will she discover along the way? Follow along as Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad head out for a fun-filled day at the beach! While Mum is off for a walk along the shore, Bluey discovers a beautiful shell. When she runs to show Mum, she begins a series of fantastic and laugh-out-loud encounters that will both excite and test her in unexpected ways.
Join Bluey and Bingo on a trip to the pool for some fun in the sun! Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Bluey, Bingo, and Dad head to the pool. What could go wrong? Find out in this beautiful picture book adventure.
Jumpstart reading success with this big collection of motivating storybooks correlated with Guided Reading Level B. Most pages of these full-color storybooks feature just one or two lines of simple, repetitive text to help children learn to read with ease and confidence. Includes a tip-filled parent guide. A great value!
Includes these 25 titles:
1. What Jumps?
2. In My Pocket
3. What do Monsters Eat?
4. Animal Crackers
5. Farm Twins
6. The Missing Monster
7. My Meatball
8. Growing Up
9. I Wish I Were a Bird
10. Tiny Things
11. Gingerbread Boy
12. What Flies?
13. Bigger
14. I Like Socks
15. Meet My Baby Brother
16. Come Over
17. Party Shapes
18. The Wheels on the Bus
19. Cloud Pictures
20. Ice Cream Scoops
21. Draw a Cat
22. What Grows on Trees?
23. Halloween
24. Great Hair
25. Clean Up, Clean Up!
Includes
- 25 full color, 8-page books
- 4-page parent guide
- Sturdy storage box
Includes these 25 titles:
1. What Jumps?
2. In My Pocket
3. What do Monsters Eat?
4. Animal Crackers
5. Farm Twins
6. The Missing Monster
7. My Meatball
8. Growing Up
9. I Wish I Were a Bird
10. Tiny Things
11. Gingerbread Boy
12. What Flies?
13. Bigger
14. I Like Socks
15. Meet My Baby Brother
16. Come Over
17. Party Shapes
18. The Wheels on the Bus
19. Cloud Pictures
20. Ice Cream Scoops
21. Draw a Cat
22. What Grows on Trees?
23. Halloween
24. Great Hair
25. Clean Up, Clean Up!
Includes
- 25 full color, 8-page books
- 4-page parent guide
- Sturdy storage box
A paw-some box set of the second three Dog Man books by worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.Dog Man is the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! This three-book boxed set includes the fourth, fifth, and sixth books in the Dog Man series: Dog Man and Cat Kid, Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas, and Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild.Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.
A paw-some box set of the first three Dog Man books by worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.Dog Man is the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! This three-book boxed set includes the first, second, and third books in the Dog Man series: Dog Man, Dog Man Unleashed, and Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties.Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.
A paw-some box set of the first six Dog Man books by worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.Dog Man is the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! This deluxe boxed set includes the first six books in the Dog Man series: Dog Man, Dog Man Unleashed, Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties, Dog Man and Cat Kid, Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas, and Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild.Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.
From Mo Willems, award-winning, best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Elephant & Piggie, and Knuffle Bunny, this complete collection is the perfect way to build a young reader's library. This box set features all 25 Elephant & Piggie adventures and includes 2 metal Elephant & Piggie bookends. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Mo Willems' number one New York Times best-selling Elephant & Piggie series has won two Theodor Seuss Geisel Awards and five Theodor Seuss Geisel Honors! Collect them all in this deluxe box set:
- Today I Will Fly!
- My Friend Is Sad
- I Am Invited to a Party!
- There Is a Bird on Your Head!
- I Love My New Toy!
- I Will Surprise My Friend!
- Are You Ready to Play Outside?
- Watch Me Throw the Ball!
- Elephants Cannot Dance!
- Pigs Make Me Sneeze!
- I Am Going!
- Can I Play Too?
- We Are in a Book!
- I Broke My Trunk!
- Should I Share My Ice Cream?
- Let's Go For a Drive!
- Happy Pig Day!
- Listen to My Trumpet!
- A Big Guy Took My Ball!
- I'm a Frog!
- My New Friend Is So Fun!
- Waiting Is Not Easy!
- I Will Take a Nap!
- I Really Like Slop!
- The Thank You Book
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Mo Willems' number one New York Times best-selling Elephant & Piggie series has won two Theodor Seuss Geisel Awards and five Theodor Seuss Geisel Honors! Collect them all in this deluxe box set:
- Today I Will Fly!
- My Friend Is Sad
- I Am Invited to a Party!
- There Is a Bird on Your Head!
- I Love My New Toy!
- I Will Surprise My Friend!
- Are You Ready to Play Outside?
- Watch Me Throw the Ball!
- Elephants Cannot Dance!
- Pigs Make Me Sneeze!
- I Am Going!
- Can I Play Too?
- We Are in a Book!
- I Broke My Trunk!
- Should I Share My Ice Cream?
- Let's Go For a Drive!
- Happy Pig Day!
- Listen to My Trumpet!
- A Big Guy Took My Ball!
- I'm a Frog!
- My New Friend Is So Fun!
- Waiting Is Not Easy!
- I Will Take a Nap!
- I Really Like Slop!
- The Thank You Book
Goosebumps now on Disney+!
Reader beware--it's the original scare!
In this exclusive retro collector's tin are five of the all-time bestselling Goosebumps books including:
Welcome to Dead House
Say Cheese And Die!
Night of the Living Dummy
The Haunted Mask
One Day at HorrorLand
Give yourself Goosebumps!
Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie in this boxed set featuring books 5-8 of the #1 bestselling chapter book series!
Jack and Annie's friend, Morgan le Fay, is in trouble! They must find four "M" things to free her from a spell. Their adventures take them to meet a ninja master in ancient Japan, flee a crocodile on the Amazon River, discover the cave people of the Ice Age, and blast off to the moon in the future. It's a difficult and dangerous mission, but Jack and Annie will do anything to save a friend! Books in this set include: Night of the Ninjas (#5), Afternoon on the Amazon (#6), Sunset of the Sabertooth (#7), and Midnight on the Moon (#8) The Magic Tree House series has been a beloved favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading--and adventure--in every child who joins Jack and Annie! Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?
- Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books
- Magic Tree House Graphic Novels: Jack and Annie's original adventures come to life with full-color, vibrant art, perfect for graphic novel fans and reluctant readers
- Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader
- Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure
- Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
Jack and Annie's friend, Morgan le Fay, is in trouble! They must find four "M" things to free her from a spell. Their adventures take them to meet a ninja master in ancient Japan, flee a crocodile on the Amazon River, discover the cave people of the Ice Age, and blast off to the moon in the future. It's a difficult and dangerous mission, but Jack and Annie will do anything to save a friend! Books in this set include: Night of the Ninjas (#5), Afternoon on the Amazon (#6), Sunset of the Sabertooth (#7), and Midnight on the Moon (#8) The Magic Tree House series has been a beloved favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading--and adventure--in every child who joins Jack and Annie! Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?
- Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books
- Magic Tree House Graphic Novels: Jack and Annie's original adventures come to life with full-color, vibrant art, perfect for graphic novel fans and reluctant readers
- Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader
- Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure
- Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
Four best friends' dreams come true when they're whisked off to Never Land, home to Tinker Bell and her fairy friends, in this New York Times bestselling chapter book series that's perfect for newly independent readers. Collect the first four adventures with this wish-worthy boxed set!
"There are two ways to reach Never Land. One is to find the island yourself. The other is for it to find you." Experience the adventure of a lifetime as four best friends all get their biggest wish--they're magically transported to Never Land, home to Tinker Bell and all her fairy friends! Follow along as Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby enter a world of enchantment, mermaids, and more in this first collection of bestselling stories. Books in this boxed set include:
#1: In A Blink: The girls discover Never Land and explore the new and exciting world of fairies and magic. But how will The Never Girls ever get home again?
#2: The Space Between: It's time for The Never Girls to go home. Lainey thinks it's goodbye forever, but... could there be a splinter between worlds?
#3: A Dandelion Wish: When the link between their hometown and Never Land is broken, The Never Girls must figure out a way to reconnect it.
#4: From The Mist: Kate craves adventure, and when mysterious mist horses arrive in Pixie Hollow, she's taken on a journey through the magical island.
"There are two ways to reach Never Land. One is to find the island yourself. The other is for it to find you." Experience the adventure of a lifetime as four best friends all get their biggest wish--they're magically transported to Never Land, home to Tinker Bell and all her fairy friends! Follow along as Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby enter a world of enchantment, mermaids, and more in this first collection of bestselling stories. Books in this boxed set include:
#1: In A Blink: The girls discover Never Land and explore the new and exciting world of fairies and magic. But how will The Never Girls ever get home again?
#2: The Space Between: It's time for The Never Girls to go home. Lainey thinks it's goodbye forever, but... could there be a splinter between worlds?
#3: A Dandelion Wish: When the link between their hometown and Never Land is broken, The Never Girls must figure out a way to reconnect it.
#4: From The Mist: Kate craves adventure, and when mysterious mist horses arrive in Pixie Hollow, she's taken on a journey through the magical island.
This Step into Reading boxed set includes 12 full-color phonics readers featuring the pups of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Each book features a specific phonics concept that will give boys and girls ages 3 to 7 the tools they need to begin reading on their own.
The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series is more collectible than ever in this five-book paperback boxed set!The bestselling Wings of Fire series continues with five more thrilling dragon adventures, now in a gift-ready boxed set: Moon Rising, Winter Turning, Escaping Peril, Talons of Power, and Darkness of Dragons.
The #1 bestselling Boy's Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. The newly updated fifth edition provides advice for parents and addresses questions a pre-teen boy may have while maturing through puberty and becoming a man.
Everything is changing! How will you survive this trying time in your life? This book made just for boys contains all of the guy stuff you need to know about growing up, from your voice changing to peer pressure. The newly updated fifth edition of The Boy's Body Book helps prepare young boys and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between. This guide for pre-teen boys addresses issues like changing bodies, personal hygiene, self-confidence, leadership, school safety and personal boundaries. This updated fifth edition book for boys is expanded to include topics like:
The Boy's Body Book helps prepare boys for puberty and beyond by giving them age appropriate information, tools, tips, and tricks to take care of themselves and grow up in a healthy environment.
Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN is a nurse, a comedian, and author of three other books: How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School, How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life as a Nurse, and The Boy's Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You.