conduct of life

When Crabby gets sick, Plankton is determined to play doctor and take care of his friend, even if Crabby does not want the help--until Crabby realizes that he can get Plankton to do all of his household chores.

"Max's parents give him a very special gift: a tiny, magical box that will hold everything, from his toys to his feelings. Max learns, however, that feelings can't be put away as easily as toys. Each negative emotion he feels--anger, embarrassment, sadness, loneliness--gets added to the box, which grows and grows. Eventually it is so large that it keeps him from doing what he loves, like riding his bike and climbing trees. With some help from his friends and family, Max is able to turn the box into something beautiful and let it go"--OCLC.

A small town elects a dog mayor and, even with foes trying to put a stop to his campaign of fun, Mayor Good Boy helps Greenwood become a town filled with kindness.

". . . It can be scary to feel like you're all on your own, especially in the face of prejudice. But always remember: you are not alone. Inspired by the Alphabet Rockers' empowering song 'Not Alone,' this uplifting picture book reassures kids that they belong and encourages them to love their beautiful selves and their identities, use their voices against hate, and step up for one another and have one another's backs no matter what"--Provided by publisher.

Originally published in Japanese: Tokyo : Shinch?sha, 1937.

When Cara's beloved sister, Caitlin, disappears from their home in Ireland, Cara sets out to find her carrying only their parents' blessing and a few trinkets on a journey that leads to the home of an evil wizard.

Grammy-award winning singer Pharrell Williams brings his hit song to readers and encourages them to celebrate being happy.

"Cicada is overworked, under appreciated, and generally discriminated against--but after seventeen years he gets to return to the forest, and laugh at the humans"--Provided by publisher.

Rick becomes friends with the popular new boy, Jake Garrett, football player and host of superlative parties, and in the process discovers the true nature of his schoolmates and uncovers the mystery of Jake's past.

After spending a summer seeking the perfect backpack, a rising third-grader befriends a new boy whose backpack is old, heeding her father's words that what counts is what is inside.