Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage

Book SynopsisAva is frustrated and bored with fairy tales. They are all the same But when she falls into the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale she realizes she has a chance to make some important changes As soon as she meets Briar Rose Ava takes action. She teaches Briar Rose how important it is to be assertive and question things. Why wait around 100 years for a kiss from a stranger when you can take matters into your own hands Thats what Ava and Briar Rose do in the untraditional graphic novel.

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Book SynopsisAs part of the new Let''s Read Together collection, this humorous story introduces young readers to the value of perseverance and encourages language development.Three little pugs named Bubbles, Bandit and Beauty live with their mother in the woods. One day, she tells them that it''s time for them to set out on their own. The pugs head out to build their own houses--but can they steer clear of the Big, Bad Cat?Let''s Read Together is an ideal series to share special reading time with a child while introducing important gentle lessons. The series explores a variety of topics, including friendship, acceptance, teamwork, and empathy, all the while encouraging the development of language and reading skills.

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Book SynopsisExplore the whimsical world of the majestic unicorn! Join the fuzzy little mythical pony on a quest to find the most magical animal of them all, a butterfly! This interactive story features a cute and fuzzy little finger puppet unicorn toy built into the sturdy board book which encourages interactive play, hand-eye coordination, sensory and language development. Children learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun! A must for your little unicorn enthusiast! The read along story entertains while teaching language patterns to babies, toddlers and infants in their early years; Playful puppet encourages interactive play between little ones and their grown-ups; Soft plush and a colourfully illustrated interactive story combine to provide both tactile and verbal learning opportunities; Practice hand-eye coordination while enjoying story time together. Perfect gift for your little unicorn enthusiast, little boys and girls will love interacting and having fun! Collect all the titles in the Finger Puppet Collection!

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Book Synopsis'Perfect for storytimes and music classes for the very young.'—School Library Journal   When a little red-haired girl named Mary gets the words to Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Mary Had a Little Lamb mixed up, Star loves being Mary's new beloved pet. But Lamb doesn't appreciate his new 'starring' role. Will the mix-up ever be set right?   Author Bridget Heos weaves a story with funny dialogue between Lamb and Star as they argue over Mary's mash-up of lyrics. Sarah Jennings' cheerful sketches skillfully capture the emotions of the characters.   A story you can't read without giggling, this book makes a great gift for preschoolers and the glitter on the dust jacket makes it shine.   Perfect for fans of Mustache Baby.

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Book SynopsisCinderella goes to the con in this fandom-fueled twist on the classic fairy tale romance—now in paperback, with a special Starfield bonus scene!Part romance, part love letter to nerd culture, and all totally adorbs, Geekerella is a fairy tale for anyone who believes in the magic of fandom. Geek girl Elle Wittimer lives and breathes Starfield, the classic sci-fi series she grew up watching with her late father. So when she sees a cosplay contest for a new Starfield movie, she has to enter. The prize? An invitation to the ExcelsiCon Cosplay Ball, and a meet-and-greet with the actor slated to play Federation Prince Carmindor in the reboot. With savings from her gig at the Magic Pumpkin food truck (and her dad’s old costume), Elle’s determined to win…unless her stepsisters get there first.Teen actor Darien Freeman used to live for cons—before he was famous. Now they’re nothing but autographs and awkward meet-and-greets. Playing Carmindor is all he’s ever wanted, but the Starfield fandom has written him off as just another dumb heartthrob. As ExcelsiCon draws near, Darien feels more and more like a fake—until he meets a girl who shows him otherwise.Trade ReviewSpring 2017 Kids Indie Next List Pick2017 Goodreads Choice Award finalist for Best Young Adult FictionNamed to Seventeen's 2017 "12 Life-Changing Books You Have to Read This Summer" List“Geekerella has ‘must-read’ written all over it. A fun romantic comedy with coming-of-age sensibilities and authentically voiced teens, this novel hits all the YA book-love buttons. Geekerella is simply delightful.”—USA Today's Happy Ever After“Fairytale and fandom collide in this sweet, heartfelt, entertaining rom-com.”—Bustle“A legit love letter to geekdom.”—Paste Magazine“Pay attention, fangirls, because Ashley Poston’s Geekerella is about to be your favorite YA romance.”—Sweety High “The geekiest spin on Cinderella you'll ever read.”—Hypable“Geeks and non-geeks will discover their inner fangirl when they fall for this fan-tastic book that celebrates fan-doms, fan-tasy, and 'shipworthy romance’.”—Justine“This geeky twist on a classic Cinderella story is honestly the most adorable thing ever!”—Her Campus“This charming and funny twist on Cinderella is the perfect YA fandom fairytale.” —BNTeen blog“With geekily adorable characters, a show that’s part Star Trek and part Firefly, a cosplay contest, and a food truck fairy godmother, this is a love letter to fandom. Required reading for geeks everywhere.”—Booklist “A celebration of fandom and happily ever afters, this feel-good reimagining hits all the right notes.”—Publishers Weekly

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