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A backyard zoo?Crazy, but true!Come rhyme with Billieand you might find one too!Billie is stuck at home, sick and sneezing, while all her classmates take a school trip to the zoo. Even though she's sad to miss out on their fun, she soon discovers wonder and joy-and many, many animals!-in her own backyard.Author Elizabeth Drelichman grew up on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, surrounded by trees and plants. She has always felt a connection to the environment and a desire to convey this through her writing. A human biology major at Stanford, she is interested in both public health and environmental health. She wrote Billie's Backyard Zoo for a senior project in high school, with the intention of illustrating the importance of environmental education. Elizabeth wants to show everyone the importance of learning about the environment and establishing a respectful relationship with it. She is going into her junior year of college and is looking forward to growing even more as a student, a scientist, and a writer.Illustrator Dan Kessler has been working full-time as an artist since 1991. He is best known for his whimsical animal paintings and landscapes, and his work has been published internationally. Billie's Backyard Zoo is his first foray into illustrating children's books. He currently resides with his wife, Olympia, in the Smoky Mountain area of Northeast Tennessee. You can find out more about him and view more of his work on his website, kesslerart.

"You are not like everyone else."In a village where everyone looks the same, a little girl is born a bit different. Her mother rushes to protect her from the people in the village, afraid of what they might say. She wraps her daughter in a beautiful red coat with a large hood and tells her to never take it off. But one day the girl meets someone who helps her question what might happen if she no longer had to hide.The Red Coat by Mona Yang encourages young readers to find joy in their differences as they join this young girl on her journey to self-acceptance. Together they'll find that the things that make them stand out are always worth celebrating.

Eight Unique Fantasy Stories about Exciting CharactersGiants, Leprechauns, Woodland Fairies, and a Ghost Elf Superhero! In Joey Meets the Ghost Elf, can five-year-old Joey Carlson help Santa out of a jam? When Santa's ace troubleshooter, a ghost elf name Regi, appears in Joey's room on Christmas Eve, he must face his fears to aid her with a challenge that only a farm kid can overcome.In seven short stories, the Carlsons and other kids from the Farm Country neighborhood share their worries and hopes through fables from their own imaginations: A clever young giant outwits his twelve older brothersAn underdog leprechaun faces a joke gone badA poor boy helps a beautiful fairy escape a curseA girl gains magical powers to protect her tree friendsAnd more!

Every night, Kat's mom tells her a special story, taking her into the magical world of Lily Rose, who lives among fanciful fields, forests, and flowers. As Lily Rose greets the special people in her life with beautiful blooms, readers will learn the value of kindness, the joy of friendship, and the wonder of the changing seasons.

Surveyor Charles Wood Irish had a job to do: chart a path for the Chicago & North Western Railroad from Tracy, Minnesota, toward gold-rich Deadwood in the Dakota Territory. Artfully drawn from diaries, letters, and contemporary newspapers, We Suffered Much chronicles the epic two-year odyssey.

Journey to the beautiful Boundary Waters of Minnesota and Canada. This sweet collection of haiku poetry allows readers to explore nature and meet the animals who call this treasured wilderness home.

Quiet Kush is an ode to introverts who are often labeled as shy or quiet. Author, illustrator, and educator Natasha B. Padhiar knows that placing such words on a young person can change the way they see themselves. Padhiar's debut picture book is full of whimsical and joyful illustrations and celebrates quietness as a superpower!

Civil War veteran and part-time legislator A. J. Underwood embarks on a journey that reshapes his destiny as well as the fate of a fledgling frontier town. Armed with brimming aspirations, he envisions a beacon of truth amid the prairie towns of 1870s Minnesota: the historical Fergus Falls Daily Journal.

"At the time of your birthGod made you with purpose; you'll always have worth.No matter how big, no matter how small, God made you unique. This world needs you all."This is a beautifully illustrated story of a little bunny who learns about self-worth, and that we're all fearfully and wonderfully made by God.

Lake Superior is home to hundreds of shipwrecks . . . but only one mermaid. Out of the deep blue nowhere, "H" finds her North Shore paradise under attack and must unravel her origins and harness long-dormant powers to lead Gitchi-Gami's residents (furred, finned, and ectoplasmic alike) in the fight to reclaim their waters.

Morgan Lawrence is putting her plan into action: she will become ruler of the known lands. It's up to Henry, Miranda, and Jesse, three young, untrained, wannabe adventurers to defeat her.

Shocked to hear she's come down with a case of the Big, Bad Beeple Bumps, Jocelyn embarks on a journey to recovery. Will she play with her friends again? Watch as Jocelyn discovers the power of difficult emotions with help from her uncle's hardworking honeybees.

Summer 2020 was shaping up to be the worst summer of Emma's life.Stuck inside, Emma mopes around the house until Grandmother suggests she go explore the nearby pond.There, in the cool summer shade, Emma meets a new friend who turns her boring summer upside down!

In the mid-1950s, traumatic events test all levels of love, lust, friendship, loyalty, and courage in a close-knit farm neighborhood where teens and adults keep secrets for their own convenience or their own survival. As tensions build, they're forced to take courageous risks to sacrifice their happiness for the safety of others. Discovery is a myth-busting coming-of-age novel that will keep you guessing until the last page.Immerse yourself in a past era and discover that life then was no less complicated, and the issues of love and discovery no less traumatic, than in any decades since.

Updated in 2023.GOLD AWARD WINNER at the Midwest Book Awards in Family & ParentingAll aboard, parents!It's time to see your child off on the voyage of a lifetime: the first year of college. The college transition is filled with mixed emotions and is a time of tremendous change for both students and parents. As move-in day approaches, important questions lurk beneath the surface:What can I do now to help equip my student for success?What skills and tools should I teach my child to help them prepare to launch?How will I survive back on shore when I send my student out to sea?Here is your survival guide! Out to Sea: A Parents' Survival Guide to the Freshman Voyage will help you navigate the emotional and practical aspects of the freshman year. This easy-to-read, informative guidebook is swimming with helpful tips, organized checklists, and real-world advice from parents and experts alike.Out to Sea will keep your sanity afloat and ensure smoother sailing for you and your student as you embark on this grand voyage. Anchors aweigh!You'll learn all about:What to pack-with handy checklistsStaying connectedCommunicating and healthy boundariesMentorship parentingMoney mattersOrientationAcademic expectationsAlcohol and substance useMental and physical healthRoommate relationsCampus crime and safetyWhat to expect when your student comes homeAnd so much more!

This book is about the process of deciding how we determine our use of any particular biblical text. In essence, we are each the architect of our own biblical house. let's take an honest look at how we have designed our individual house.In this inspired and engaging work, Mark Wickstrom shows how conflicting religious opinions derive not from contradictions in the Bible but from personal agendas that contradict the gospel of grace. he identifies the timeless truths, cultural norms, personal opinions, and random texts that suit personalagendas and may create divisions among the faithful. read the gospel of grace to discover how to create deeper understanding and unity in faith communities large and small.

Tyra loves the ocean but her best friend, Emily, has never been.Gramma has a great idea: she and Tyra will bring the ocean to Emily!Thus begins Tyra and Gramma's adventure to make the Shell Box, a special gift decorated with beautiful seashells right from the sandy shores of the ocean. With a kid-friendly, cutaway seashell guide and beautiful photographs, this charming book is the perfect companion for any shell-collecting explorer.