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In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin learns about the responsibility of having a pet.

Leo rides his beloved red bicycle to school, soccer practice and everywhere in between. He is devastated when he outgrows Big Red. But when Leo learns of a bicycle donation program, he perks up --- someone who really needs his bike can give it a new life. Little does he know that Big Red will change other people's lives, too. Follow the bike as it travels to West Africa, where it helps people in Burkina Faso bring goods to the market, and serves as a makeshift ambulance, proving that an ordinary bicycle can be truly extraordinary.

A powerful novel in free verse about courage, connection and self-discovery. Felix Landon Yarrow, a fourteen-year-old with cerebral palsy, is captivated by the noble, chivalrous ideals of knighthood. So when he fears a school villain poses a danger to his lady love, finding a way to save her becomes his quest. In the elaborate plot he creates, Felix will triumphantly conquer his enemy and rescue his ''damsel in distress.'' Alas, for this brave knight, as for most middle schoolers, plans often have a way of going awry.A moving story about a young boy grappling with an imperfect world and discovering others are, too.

Naughty and nice? Busy and bored? People can be different things - at the same time! This deceptively simple book uses children''s everyday experiences to explore human complexity. Each page features a child embodying two seemingly contradictory characteristics. For example, a boy''s bouquet of balloons makes him lucky, but since one has floated away, he''s unlucky at the same time. In another, a girl making sure the food she''s pouring lands in her cat''s bowl is careful, but since her foot has knocked over the bag of food, she''s also clumsy. Full of clever observations, it''s sure to pique kids'' curiosity and make them wonder - How many different things am I?

A beautiful exploration of how animals face the challenges of winter. When the autumn days grow shorter and temperatures cool, animals prepare for winter. The hiders find someplace to rest and wait for spring, huddled under the ground or snuggled in a sheltered spot. The seekers migrate to new locations with milder weather and better food sources. And the finders keep warm and fed by adapting to the harsh conditions. Every creature knows just what to do to survive winter - following an ingenious plan that''s just right for them! Readers will be transported through the magic of the seasons alongside the animals.

In this poignant story from Andrew Larsen, a child spends time with a beloved grandmother during her final days and experiences love that will last a lifetime. When Grandma gets sick and comes to stay at her grandchild’s house, she brings her bird feeder. Grandma loves birds. And the child loves the time they now get to have together, drawing pictures of birds and “talking about interesting things.” After a while, though, Grandma’s health declines, and she moves to the hospice. Hanging Grandma’s bird feeder outside the window there makes things better. After a while, though, Grandma continues to grow weaker, and her ability to interact lessens. Difficult as it is, the child adjusts, knowing that, while the situation keeps changing, their love for each other never wavers. Award-winning author Andrew Larsen beautifully captures the special bond between a child and a grandparent, and sensitively deals with a child’s loss of a loved one. Using the motif of their shared love of birds and its physical manifestation in the form of the bird feeder allows for a continuity in the child’s life that puts the loss in a larger context. Larsen offers an authentic, straightforward presentation of the process of a loved one’s death, from being sick, to going to the hospice, to participating less and less in their relationship, to death. It will lead young readers to ask their own questions about life, death and how we remember those who die. The cool palette and simple lines in Dorothy Leung’s art evoke empathy for the child’s experience, while the presence of the birds adds life and hope to the visual story.

Here''s a one-of-kind, kid''s-eye view of the curious ways people behave in groups. In a field outside the city, some children are playing a game. They chase a kicked ball, then throw themselves on it in a laughing heap. But then the adults arrive. Lots of adults. They want to join the ''people pile.'' Soon, the pile has become so big, some people are uncomfortable. They have questions. Lots of questions. Like, should they be in two piles, or one? Meanwhile, the children wonder, what are all these adults doing? Can''t we just get back to our game? There''s a pile of big ideas for kids to ponder in this quirky, intriguing story!

A kid-friendly introduction to invasive animal species that explores how they got into new ecosystems and the damage they’ve caused. It might not seem like a big deal when a non-native animal species finds its way to another environment. But it can be! Invasive species reproduce quickly and often have no natural predators, allowing them to overtake native species, and even destroy the ecosystem of their new home. Here’s an intriguing look at 10 of these species from around the world — from tiny cactus moths to mighty Burmese pythons — and the problems they’re causing. As each section explains, humans were responsible for bringing all these animals to their new locations. And now it’s up to humans to do something about it! In this unique, highly visual book, Etta Kaner’s accessible text and Phil Nicholls’s vibrant art reveal a fascinating world of “aliens” that invade new habitats. With two spreads for each animal, the book is chock-full of information, including the animal’s features, habitat and invasion route; a narrative describing how it became invasive and why it’s become a problem; and a list of ideas for what can be done, ending with the question, “If you were a scientist or conservation officer, what would you do?” The text is presented in fun, eye-catching formats, ranging from comic strips to posters to newspaper articles, keeping the engagement level high and highlighting what scientists are currently doing to solve the problems. There are strong life-science connections here on characteristics of living things, ecosystems and habitats. Contains a glossary, sources, further reading and how to help.

A fascinating look - in maps and stories - at neighbourhoods around the world! This unique illustrated map book explores the neighbourhoods of 16 real children from around the world. Each child''s story highlights what''s important to them in their community, from their homes and schools to the places they play and the sights and sounds they encounter every day. Whether it''s a big city, such as Amsterdam or Beijing, or a small community, such as Salt Spring Island in Canada or the village of Komanyana in Zambia, these places are special to the children who live there!

In this simple but substantial picture book by Lana Button, shy, quiet Willow silently wishes she could find a way to say no to her bossy classmate Kristabelle's demands, but the words never seem to come when she needs them. That is, until Kristabelle starts using the powerful threat of un-inviting children from her ?fantastic? birthday party to keep them in line, and Willow decides she's finally had enough. Surprising everyone, even herself, Willow steps up and bravely does something shocking, and it changes the entire dynamic of the classroom. This child-friendly and relatable story about bullying is elegantly told with honesty and heart. The simple artwork by Tania Howells beautifully captures the subtleties of the story; the children are the main focus of the spare illustrations, allowing their body language and facial expressions to leap off the page and showcase exactly how they're feeling. This is a book that will have young children on the edge of their seats at storytime, deeply sympathetic to the dilemma faced by Willow and her classmates. What makes this book particularly helpful is that it presents a model for how any child, even a shy one like Willow, can find his or her own way to deal with a bossy or bullying classmate. It offers a pitch-perfect lesson on how to stand up for yourself, terrifically aligning with character education lessons on courage. The empowering message here also helps promote individual self-awareness, self-esteem and good decision making.

Sam is so frustrated waiting his turn at the playground that a Temper shows up. Within seconds, the beastly, wild thing clears the place, and Sam happily plays alone with his new pet. But his Temper follows him everywhere, causing more and more trouble, until Sam realizes he needs to put a stop to it. How is the question ... Kids will laugh at the relatable situations, while parents and teachers will enjoy the chance to talk about pet Tempers and ways to tame them.

Two mismatched rovers alone on a distant planet --- what could possibly go wrong?When Rover crash-lands on a rocky planet and finds Speck stranded and in need of a battery charge, the two hardly seem destined to be teammates. Rover: organized, careful and on a mission to explore the galaxy. Speck: impulsive, excitable and ... not sure what his mission is. Their differences are forgotten, however, when they make their first discovery: they're not alone! And suddenly their only mission is to escape from the rock creatures that are chasing them!A perfect space adventure for aspiring (and armchair) astronauts! Kids will happily travel with these two --- anywhere!

A dazzling and stunningly illustrated introduction to the diversity of life on our planet.

Our young hero learns what happens when he tells a lie in this Franklin Classic Storybook.

Isabel and Rollo are back ... but, who's in the doghouse now?Isabel's dog, Rollo --- ¿the cutest, funniest puppy¿ --- just doesn't seem like himself lately. Besides not fitting into her best friend Zoë's doll clothes anymore, he's become much harder to handle. Like when he pulls away from both girls to chase a squirrel --- then keeps running! Or when he eats everyone's ice cream right off the table! Sure, Isabel bent the rules (or, um, had no rules?) for Rollo when he was a baby. But now he's a teenager --- and he's out of control!! Is there a cure for this? Has Isabel created a monster?! Kids won't be able to look away!

Elinor and friends learn about structures and stability from giant sequoias!It's field trip day! Elinor, Olive and Ari are going to see some of the tallest trees in the world: giant sequoias. Though the friends expect them to be big, they're shocked by what they find in the forest. They can't even see the top of the largest sequoia! How tall is it? How does it grow so high and straight? And why is its trunk so wide? The friends look for clues to solve the sequoia's mysteries! Kids will be thinking big after learning about these giants. Who knew trees could teach so much about building block towers?

A brand-new early reader graphic novel series based on the acclaimed PBS Kids TV show.Elinor the rabbit is curious about everything. She loves to ¿follow her curiosity,¿ make observations and test her ideas as she explores nature's mysteries. One day, Elinor's curiosity is piqued when she and her friends Olive (an elephant) and Ari (a bat) are playing hide-and-seek. Though the friends keep choosing perfect hiding spots, the goat twins keep finding them! And quickly! How can they make themselves harder to find? Is the solution hiding in plain sight?Kids will be thrilled to discover how animals use camouflage: it's been right in front of their noses the whole time!

A one-of-a-kind story about empathy and friendship.When a robot asks a boy, ¿Can we be friends?¿ the boy replies, ¿I don't think so. You're a tin can.¿ The robot disagrees. After all, the robot can play music! Do math! Bake a cake! But the robot has no brain, the boy insists, and no heart. So surely it is a tin can. Is there anything the robot can do to change the boy's mind? To prove it's more than a piece of metal?This whimsical story considers what it takes to be like someone else. And, more important, what it takes to be a friend.

It's not just humans combating global warming. Meet one of Earth's ¿ecosystem engineers¿!In this fascinating and unique book, a marine biologist reveals how whales are ¿ecosystem engineers¿ --- animals that create, modify or maintain a habitat or ecosystem. Whales do this by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They store loads of carbon in their bodies for decades, even centuries; when they die, they sink to the ocean floor, taking their carbon with them. More carbon in the ocean means less carbon in the atmosphere. And it's all thanks to whales!Now kids get one more reason to love these amazing creatures! Whales are helping the planet!

The long-awaited sequel to the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing!This is the story of a girl who, with her dog at her side, loves to make things. Her brain is an ¿idea machine,¿ always so full of ideas, she can hardly keep up! But then, one day ... it isn't. All of a sudden, the girl can't think of anything to make. She tries brainstorming, gathering new supplies, even jumping up and down on one foot to shake an idea loose. Nothing. What if she never has another idea again? Readers everywhere will be rooting for their favorite thing-maker to get her mojo back!

A little rabbit, who doesn't like waiting, longs for spring.Little Rabbit is hungry, bored and very tired of winter. ¿When will it be spring?¿ he asks his parents. When they aren't sure, he turns to his wise grandmother. ¿Only the trees know,¿ she says. ¿Ask them, and they will tell you.¿ So Little Rabbit does. But the trees don't answer him. He tries shouting, jumping, listening hard. Still nothing. Then, just when he's about to give up, he notices something different in the forest, something that's right underneath his nose ...For every bunny who has a hard time waiting, this is the perfect story to show them how.

A mother bear at work all day never stops thinking about her child in this reassuring story with a heartwarming message. In this tender picture book, a mother bear tells her child about her workday. She describes one activity after another, and follows each description with ¿And I think about you.¿ Illustrations show her at her tasks, with a corresponding activity she imagines with her child in a thought bubble beside her. Then, turn the page, and the child is shown participating in a parallel activity at school. So, the mother bear reads her emails, and thinks about reading to her child, while the child reads on the carpet in the classroom. She shares a project with her coworkers, and thinks about sharing time with her child on the sofa, while the child shares a pinwheel during circle time. The rhythmic pattern will enchant and delight young readers --- all the way to the surprising end!Rosanne L. Kurstedt beautifully captures the loving connection between a parent and child in this sweet story told in a gentle singsong narration, with sound effects. Ya-Ling Huang uses layers of watercolor and colored pencils to create a soft, transparent visual effect. The repeated refrain --- ¿And I think about yoü --- is relatable, comforting and true, perfect for reassuring a child that, even out of sight, they are never out of their parents' thoughts. This book will encourage sharing stories, and could spark a wonderful routine for readers. It offers an excellent opportunity to explore what parents do all day at work as well. It is also sure to resonate with parents.

Everything from A to Z about going number one and two.This deep dive into the science and history of poop (and pee) covers everything kids ever wanted to know about their favorite subject. Both expertly researched and hilarious, the book starts with human waste: what's in our poop, how our digestive system works, the history of sanitation. It then moves on to other fascinating topics: why some animals eat poop, poop's potential use as fuel, how astronauts poop in space. Kids will enjoy getting the scoop on poop!Flush with engrossing facts and loaded with silly puns, this book belongs in every bathroom. It's sure to turn the amateur poop afficionado into a pro!

Binky's blast-off into outer space (outside) to battle aliens (bugs) is delayed when he realizes he's left something behind - and it's not the anti-gravity kitty litter.