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"Rob Buyea returns to his beloved MR. TERUPT series with a warm-hearted, multi-POV school story about five kids drawn together by unexpected events and one very special student teacher-a familiar face from the Mr. Terupt universe!
School is b-o-r-i-n-g, until a student teacher shakes things up!
The fifth graders in Room 202 at Baxter Elementary have a nickname for their teacher: Don't-Care Dwyer. Since early in the school year, Mr. Dwyer has been in a funk. It's now March and the kids are bored stiff, then student teacher Peter Jacobs lands in their classroom.
Suddenly, prankster Toby meets his match; off-the-charts smart Dakota works to overcome her shyness at speaking up; Harper, stuck in her older sister's shadow at home, searches for something to call her own; baseball-crazy Derek grows worried that his parents are splitting up; and Lenny, who's been biting his nails ever since he created the "big mess" that his dad won't let him forget, wants to prove he can stand on his own two feet.
Thanks to Mr. Jacobs' buzzing energy and the fun projects he throws at them, the classmates start to bond. Unexpected events, however, jeopardize Mr. Jacobs' teaching future, rallying the kids-and a surprising ally-for an end-of-school year that changes each of them forever."
"Beautiful Hawaii is where everyone goes for the sun, sand, sports and tropical lifestyle. Germany's rising tennis star Louisa Herzog-Riggs arrives on Oahu not to enjoy, but to work--an injury has sidelined her, but she's ready to get back into intensive training. That's not so easy when she encounters surfer Vince Greenfield on the beach every day during her daily run.
Vince has quit his job in Silicon Valley and wants to open a surfers' hostel on Oahu with his twin sister Laurie. Even though Vince has a completely different outlook on life, Louisa enjoys the light-heartedness that surrounds him. She increasingly wonders in his presence whether life should be about more than just serving a tennis ball at top speed, nutrition plans, workouts, training and rankings within her sport.
But then she learns that Vince has been keeping secrets about a few essential chapters of his life...how can she give up everything she's worked for for a man who hasn't even told her the truth about himself?"
"A rip-roaring, action-packed story about two fierce rivals and the competitive spirit that launches them on a trip around the world!
Sheep and Goat know right away they are rivals. From their first encounter, they each do what they can to best the other by climbing on stuff! And they don't just climb--they LEAP! Higher and higher, from buses to statues to mountaintops. But when they reach the highest point in the world, they get stuck! What do they do now? It's hasta la vista for their rivalry, as they discover that sometimes, working together is the only way out.
Join Sheep and Goat on this action-packed, zany journey, where they'll learn that friendship can be even more exciting than winning! Get ready for heart-pounding action, hilarious moments, and the ultimate twist in the climb of a lifetime."
"A deeply personal middle-grade novel by award-winning author McCall Hoyle affirms the powerful and enduring relationship between dogs and humans.
Ripley, an aging German Shepherd Dog, spent her life guarding the wildlife refuge with Max, the best man she’s ever known. But that was before the accident, before he gave her one final job: “Take care of the girls.”
And Ripley has done just that—especially for Charlie, the girl Ripley loves even more than peanut butter. Ripley watches over Charlie with dedication, especially when faced with bullies who threaten the refuge. But Ripley is slowing down. She knows dogs don’t last forever.
Sensing their time together is running out, Charlie plans a farewell adventure filled with Ripley’s favorite things—fried chicken, sandpiper chasing on the beach, and ice cream in Nags Head. Through it all, they learn that love isn’t about holding hon—it’s about lifting each other up.
A heartwarming tribute to love, resilience, and the joy of a life well lived, Forever Ripley proves that even in goodbye, there is beauty, courage, and the promise of new beginnings."
"This calming companion to the bestselling The Magical Yet and The Curious Why is a marvelous introduction for young readers to mindfulness and keeping your cool!
Missed the bus? Flubbed a test? Got overwhelmed in a crowd? When you're feeling big feelings or having a bad day, it can be hard to calm your racing mind and stay present. The Marvelous Now gives kids the tools to see that this is the moment where you need to be! Through accessible, rhythmic verse by Angela DiTerlizzi and colorful, the Now will help young readers learn to regulate their emotions, reset, and reach their happy place.
Don't miss the other books in the acclaimed series:
The Magical Yet
The Curious Why"
"In this highly anticipated follow-up to the national bestseller The Magical Yet, the Curious Why will help you to see that you're only bored if you choose to be! Includes a special, sparkly cover!
If it's one of those days, never fear: Your new friend the Curious Why will show you that there's always something new to discover about the world around you! Do you want to know where the dinosaurs went? How crayons are made? Or what makes a bee sting? With lively verse by Angela DiTerlizzi and vibrant illustrations by Lorena Alvarez Gómez, this companion to the bestselling The Magical Yet will open young minds to a remarkable world of possibilities, and remind readers that it's much easier than they think to have fun. All they need is a little curiosity!
And don't miss companion title The Magical Yet, a rollicking, rhyming, inspirational book for every child who is frustrated by what they can't do...YET!"
"In this joyful celebration of fandoms, whirlwind romance, and plus-size girls, love is the ultimate roller coaster ride.
Lia Baker has spent the last few months wishing time would stand still. Soon her friends will head off to college while she's left behind, buried under her mom's anxiety and working a job she doesn't want. But life throws her for a loop when she wins a spot in the fiftieth-anniversary scavenger hunt at Fableland, a legendary theme park. The contest is a golden ticket to a world where her favorite stories come to life and a chance for her to write some new ones of her own.
Everything seems perfect, especially after she teams up with Mason, a cute rival who knows as much about Fableland as she does. Together, they're unstoppable. But as Mason's sweet smile starts to melt her focus, Lia realizes that she may have to choose between the future she wants to rewrite-and a love she hadn't planned for."
"A New York Times bestseller! This rollicking, rhyming, and inspirational book is for fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go! andevery child who is frustrated by what they can't do...YET!
Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion-the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out.
The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book reminds us that we all have things we haven't learned...yet!
A Spanish edition, El Mágico Aún, is also available for purchase."
"For fans of the sports backdrop and queer cast of Heated Rivalry comes a fresh and darkly funny 90s murder mystery about one high school's net of lies that begin to unravel when a star lacrosse player winds up dead.
The night before graduation, all of Hancock High celebrates at their school's annual lock-in. But what starts out as a fun night turns horribly wrong when a body is found-and the victim is none other than Troy Richards, the school's star lacrosse player.
Everyone is acting totally clueless. As for suspects? There's Jennifer (the dream girl), Naomi (the geek), Sassi (the overachiever), and Tatum (the rebel). At a glance, it seems like they couldn't be more unalike, except for the fact that they all hated Troy (the lax bro) . . . but who wanted him dead?
From debut author Charlotte Lillie Balogh comes a wickedly sharp take on high school stereotypes, including the boys we love and love to hate: lax bros."
"A small town girl turned big city businesswoman returns home to help her parents, only to find her heart being tugged between her old flame and the town’s mysterious new guy.
This witty and effervescent novel is perfect for readers of Viola Shipman and fans of Sweet Magnolias and Hart of Dixie.
Event planner Hattie Norwood only came back home to Mountain View, South Carolina to support her parents as they receive word that the family peanut farm is infertile. This news doesn’t come as a surprise to Hattie, and she plans to return to Charlotte at the weekend’s end.
But then the town councilwoman begs Hattie to use her event planning prowess to help Mountain View put on a musical benefit to stop the construction of the new Carolina Panthers stadium—a project Hattie is actually in favor of, much to the dismay of the locals—and she finds herself agreeing to stay until the town’s Founder’s Day celebration a week later, just as her old flame, former MLB standout Lee Lockhardt, materializes in town after a career-ending injury.
When the hunky and mysterious new owner of Fox’s Hardware, Fox Ryan, suggests the Founder’s Day celebration be moved to the Norwoods’ barn in an attempt to reinvent the failing farm as a music and event venue, Hattie agrees, unaware this move will thrust the town, her love life, and the brewing tension over the stadium into a very public spotlight.
Fans of small-town romance and quirky casts of characters will be rooting for Team Lee or Team Fox as Hattie decides if love, like most music, is meant to fade or last forever."
"An uplifting audiobook celebrating neurodiversity, starring characters from Lynda Mullaly Hunt's New York Times bestselling novel Fish in a Tree
Oliver's brain is a volcano of ideas-always bubbling with questions. This makes it hard to focus at school, and sometimes he worries he won't ever fit in there. So it's a good thing he has a friend who reminds him that great minds don't think alike. And that a brain that blazes with curiosity and imagination is a glorious thing. This uplifting audiobook celebrates out-of-the-box thinking, the power of creativity, and the importance of being proud of the things that set us apart."
"Find ways to stay positive in an unpredictable world—your guide to being more resilient every day.
“This is good medicine.'—Jack Kornfield, PhD, author of A Path with Heart
“The road map to find your resilience. Buy it and begin your journey.” —Carol Kauffman, PhD, ABPP, founder, Harvard Medical School Institute of Coaching
Resilience is the inner strength and flexibility that allows you to weather any challenges you encounter. And these days it's more important than ever. In How to Be Resilient, Dr. Gail Gazelle of Harvard Medical School guides you through supportive advice and exercises that make it easier to deal with difficult times, and build the skills to survive, heal, and keep moving forward.
Inside, you’ll learn how to be adaptable in the face of change, build essential community with others, and enjoy the good things in your life to the fullest!
How does resilience work?—Understand the psychology of being resilient and how your brain can rewire itself in response to new habits and experiences.
Effective strategies—Written by experienced physician Gail Gazelle, these practices are rooted in positive psychology, mindfulness, gratitude, and more, with key takeaways to remember at the end of each chapter.
Take action today—Be more resilient in any situation with techniques that encourage you to meditate, journal, deepen your relationships, and prioritize self-care.
Your path to resilience starts here."
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