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"Cora June learns that there is a difference between being assertive and being bossy, and that she can be a leader and still be flexible"--OCLC.

"When Gretel and Hansel carelessly abandon their wood-gathering chores and follow a fox deeper into the woods, they come across a delicious-looking house, the home of a friendly witch. Hungry after thoughtlessly feeding their picnic lunch to the wildlife, the two children start to devour the candy shingles, shutters and walls until the house begins to crack and crumble. Despite her initial shock, the witch is caring to the strangers and invites them in. But when they overstep the boundaries of her hospitality and start eating everything inside as well, it's time for Gretel and Hansel to get their just desserts!"--Provided by publisher.

The first diverse children's book of its kind, "The Book of Cultures" was created for young readers to discover the world and embrace diverse realities. - 120 pages. - It includes 30 fictional stories featuring buddies from different countries, followed by a snapshot on each culture, with fun facts and engaging activities. - The perfect bedside book to take readers on adventures around the world, all from the comfort of their home. - To date, the book is the 8th most backed & funded children's book project on Kickstarter, raising $164,370 in pre-orders in just 40 days. - It has received numerous awards including a Family Choice Award, a National Parenting Center Award, a NAPPA Award and a Tillywig Award. - The book has also been featured in various news channels such as NBC, KTLA and Fox News.

"A queer friendly guide [questioning the traditional] definition[s] of sex"--Publisher's description.

"The story of a family whose single mom, fighting mental illness, slowly becomes unable to raise her family, told from the perspective of each of the three children. As the novel opens, a mother drives her eldest son Walter from their home in Los Angeles to the University of California at Berkeley. It will be her last fully responsible act before breaking down completely and being committed to a mental hospital, leaving her children behind. Holding tight to his ambitions to become an architect, Walter must cope with the sudden loss of his family and all financial support. With the help of a family friend, his younger sister and brother, still at home, barely manage to escape social services and foster care, but they must fend for themselves as they try to finish school and begin searching for their own careers. We hear each of them tell their own story as they witness the slow disappearance of their beloved mother into mental illness while they struggle to achieve the life she envisioned for them and to keep the family intact"--Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to doctors' offices through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to dentists' offices through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"An early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies. Lucy and her best friend, Julian, find out about the pros and cons of gift cards versus credit cards"--Provided by publisher.

"Remi the squirrel is full of energy, always darting in every direction. His mind races from one idea to the next. With help he learns to slow down and calm himself long enough to get organized, stay focused, and find success"--OCLC.