Mabel has a bursting piggy bank and she knows she has to protect it so no one finds it. So, she decides to hide it in her favorite hide-and-seek spot which is under her bed. After finishing her daily chores, she takes Piggy out from under the bed so she can put her coins in it. Piggy is filled to the brim and no more coins can be stuffed inside. Mabel realizes she’s a millionaire right now and thinks of all sorts of fun things she can buy with all this money.
What does it take to turn unimaginable pain into a powerful story of hope and resilience? In Unpredictable: The walk in and out of darkness, Honey Kasper takes us on an emotional journey through the darkest corners of her life, revealing how she faced severe abuse, battled cancer, and underwent numerous surgeries. The family moved frequently, leading Kasper to change schools a lot. Her relationship with her mother was difficult.
The Wise One by K. T. Anglehart is a fantasy tale about a young girl who yearned to discover the hidden truth about her existence and that of her mother. Mckenna O'Dwyer, a young girl, had a terrible dream on her birthday, and apart from that, she could feel things happening like seeing and feeling things others can't. At first, she thought of telling her dads, Seán and Andre, but she did not want them thinking weirdly of her. One particular day, another young girl, Nissa, came to Mckenna's school to encourage them to sign a form that supports recycling of materials.
Wynn Parker is a curious 8-year-old boy who is spending his summer learning new things! Every day Wynn explores a new profession with his neighbor Mr.Kennedy, who is like a grandpa to him. One day, Wynn decides that he wants to try out being a mechanic! Mr.Kennedy's car is in need of an oil change, so the two decide they will try and do an oil change the way a mechanic would. They quickly realize that neither of them knows how to do an oil change, but luckily Mr.Kennedy's friend Brett is a mechanic.
Sylvia Locke lives in Farmington, a farming village in Fairytale land. Ever since her parents left to go search for the Earrings of Power, she has been living with her grandparents. Her grandparents send her to visit her aunt and step-cousins due to her bad attitude in hopes that she will learn some manners from her step-cousins. So, Sylvia goes to live with her step-cousins Macey and Lacey in the suburbs of Fairytale land. There, she receives an invitation to the Q-ball, a place where the young prince will look for a princess to assist him with his official duties.
Paw Prints on the Couch: How Pets Enrich Our Lives by Kim Lengling is a collection of stories about pets: cats, dogs, and even horses! In these stories, the contributing authors share poignant memories involving their fur babies and how they have left a significant impact on their lives. These tales, narrated from the perspective of the owners or the pets themselves, are a blend of humor and heartbreak. The book also includes a brief chapter on factors to consider before getting a pet.
Polly Parker is excited when she wakes up on her fourteenth birthday. Today is a big day for her, not only because it’s her birthday, but it’s her Separation day. Separation is a rite of passage granted to anyone fourteen or older. It’s a procedure performed on the individual to sort the light and the dark within them. The dark will become her visible shadow and getting to know your shadow is one of the scariest things you’ll ever do in your life.
What sets Gianna apart from her fifth-grade classmates? It is her curiosity about her heritage. When an after-school history club opens, Gianna signs up. Annoying Matthew Jacobs joins too. Nonetheless, despite only knowing her mother’s name and birth date, Gianna is determined to find out “a whole lot more!” History club facilitator, Mr. Williams, seems the perfect mentor to guide her search. He is familiar with family history and knows his way around genealogy sites.
The members of Mei Mei’s family are some of the most elegant fliers, but she dreams of having her own flying style. Daring to be different, Mei Mei sets out to explore how other creatures fly, taking notes and practicing their skills. Instead of being impressed with Mei Mei’s uniqueness, some of the other fairies laugh at her. A wise owl shares all of the ways different birds fly and why, leaving Mei Mei wondering what her unique way of flying should be.
Halito, Gianna is a modern-day fairy tale about a young girl with an uncertain past who is searching for answers. Her search explores U.S. and Mexican history, as well as important aspects of Native American and a long-forgotten connection to Ireland. This book is for children 8 to 12 years old with a message about the importance of family, heritage, and friendship.
