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The barftastic life of Louie Burger

2015
After a video of ten-year-old Louie Burger is aired on a comedy television show, Louie hopes that he will no longer be a Boy Used to Ridicule and Put-downs (B.U.R.P.), but his popularity is very short-lived.
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The way back home

2016
"Rising country music star Bird Barrett is out on tour, with her brother and best friend along for the ride. But when the fear of being left behind by those she loves collides with the pressures of being a headlining act, Bird begins pushing everyone away--including her longtime crush who has joined the tour"--Provided by publisher.
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Nugget & Fang go to school

2019
With a lot of support and encouragement from his minnow friend, Nugget, Fang the shark makes it through his first day at Mini Minnows Elementary.
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Fly!

2019
In this wordless picture book, Mama bird wants Baby bird to learn to fly so he can migrate with the rest of the flock, but Baby bird would rather go by hot air balloon or car, instead.
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Look both ways

a tale told in ten blocks
"A collection of ten short stories that all take place in the same day about kids walking home from school"--Provided by publisher.
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Pay attention, Carter Jones

Sixth-grader Carter must adjust to the unwelcome presence of a know-it-all butler who is determined to help him become a gentleman, and also to deal with burdens from the past.
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Ultrabot's first playdate

When Ultrabot has his first playdate, he is worried and shy but he soon learns that he and Becky have a lot in common.
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The war I finally won

2017
"As the frightening impact of World War II creeps closer and closer to her door, eleven-year-old Ada learns to manage life on the home front"--Provided by publisher.
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Tomorrow I'll be brave

Illustrations, hand-lettering, and easy-to-read text reveal a child's bedtime promise to strive the next day to be adventurous, strong, curious, and more.

Friendship List: 12 before 13

2018
Inspired by the success of their first birthday bucket list, Ari and Kaylan set goals for the new school year but both face challenges that may threaten their friendship.
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