friendship

Basketball has always come easily to twelve-year-old Devon Rosario of the Bronx, but it has been a long time since he actually enjoyed playing because Devon's father sees him as the family's second chance at basketball glory, and the pressure of that expectation is ruining the game for Devon; but then he sees Jamal, a Yemeni refugee, doing BMX tricks on his bike and suddenly Devon sees a way to put fun back into sports--provided he can keep his new passion secret from his father.

"A small fly named Mabel has really big plans including climbing a mountain. Her tenacity and courage end up inspiring all her friends to fulfill their dreams"--Provided by publisher.

A young mouse learns how to grieve and honor her best friend, a dandelion named Lion who helped her be brave.

"Hibernation is hard when a craving comes! Case in point: Sam suddenly wakes up his pal Poppy in the middle of their winter slumber with a hankering to make rosehip jam. Full of determination, Sam sets out into find his friends in the snowy forest, and they help him assemble the ingredients and supplies he needs--but on his way home, Sam gets trapped in a winter storm! He finds shelter in a cave, only to discover someone else is already hibernating in there--a giant bear! It turns out the bear is also hungry for a mid-hibernation treat. Luckily, it is not craving miniature panda, and helps to get Sam back to Poppy and the safety of home--and some tasty snacks at last!"--Provided by publisher.

"Pigeon is extremely busy doing important things. He has no time to stop, and he definitely doesn't have time to get lost. Luckily Mouse is on hand to help. Mouse is not busy at all. Mouse has all the time in the world to admire and appreciate the world around him. As this unlikely duo pair up to help Pigeon find his way home, Mouse wonders if Pigeon might be persuaded to stop and look at the world around him too"--Provided by publisher.

"Quinnelope wakes up one morning to learn that all of the cookies in her town have gone missing. . .What is a cookie-obsessed queen supposed to do? Solve the mystery of the cookie catastrophe, of course!. . .Can Quinnelope bring the Cookie King and his cookies back to Pleasant Towne, or will she be doomed to eat crummy cakes forever?"--OCLC.

"When Coco joins the school basketball team, she's ready to rock. Joining the team means new friends--something she's desperate for--but it also means dealing with bossy teammates, confusing crushes, and less-than-flattering new nicknames. When the team's all-star player, Maddie, starts calling her "shrimp," Coco realizes it's not actually a joke and that she's going to need new moves if she wants to score both on and off the court. But her resilience is put to the ultimate test when a courtside catastrophe threatens to put an end to the new world she's worked so hard to be a part of"--Provided by publisher.

"Thirteen-year-old Tara skips eighth grade to go directly to high school and struggles with adjusting, until she meets her classmate Libby"--Provided by publisher.

After ice-skater and Olympic hopeful Mina wipes out at her biggest competition she gets recruited by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their Paranormal Roller Derby team.

"Ali Tahir is a Pakistani American second grader who loves his family and friends--and also loves getting attention! Ali's big ideas sometimes lead to a little trouble--but his clever solutions and kind heart always save the day. Whether he's at the South Asian market, the dinosaur museum, a rainy indoor recess, or an Eid party in his own backyard, Ali is always discovering new things. Jump into this lively collection of four stories to see how every day is an adventure with curious, clever Ali!"--Back cover.