Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories

Book SynopsisA beautiful and engaging classic that inspires creativity and imaginationThe white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page. Is it a rabbit, a bird, an ice-cream cone, or just spilt milk? In this childhood classic, kids are kept guessing until the surprise ending, and they''re encouraged to improvise similar games of their own.This classic was one of the first books to introduce nonrepresentational art to children. Inimitable. Represents one of the finest picture-book examples of abstract art and participatory text. It is a renowned American classic that continues to engage young readers with its absolute graphic strength and verbal dialogue between craftsman and child (Children''s Book and Their Creators).Charles Shaw was discovered and nurtured by Margaret Wise Brown, his first editor. It Looked Like Spilt Milk was introduced at the same time as Brown''s own Goodnight Moon and The Growing

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Book SynopsisRaindrops on rosesand wkiskers on kittens,Bright copper kettlesand warm woolen mittens...My Favorite Things, Rodgers and Hammerstein''s beloved song from The Sound of Music, has captured the hearts of children young and old for generations. Its magical images -- cream-colored ponies and girls in white dresses -- paired with its lilting rhyme, never fail to delight.Now acclaimed illustrator Renee Graef gives this classic song new meaning with heartwarming full-color illustrations Of a loving family and their life throughout the course of a year. Complete with the score of the song, My Favorite Things is both a wonderful book for families to share and a gorgeous keepsake to cherish.

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Book SynopsisSometimes life can change in an instantMartha Boyle and Olive Barstow could have been friends, but they weren't. Now, even while on vacation at the ocean, Martha can't stop thinking about Olive. Things only get more complicated when Martha begins to like Jimmy Manning, a neighbor boy she used to despise.Trade Review"The ever versatile Kevin Henkes dazzles with this spare yet profoundly touching coming-of-age novel." -- Family Fun Magazine "An eloquent journey into adolescence." -- Florida Times-Union "Few girls will fail to recognize themselves in Martha." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Martha Boyle is one of the memorable 12-year-old girls of fiction, smart, confused, compassionate." -- KLIATT (starred review) "With his usual sensitivity and insight, Henkes explores key issues of adolescence." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Lyrically written." -- Seattle Times "Rich characterizations move this compelling novel to its satisfying and emotionally authentic conclusion." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Henkes's story is subtle and satisfyingly untidy. Grabs you right from the start." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "With beautifully defined characters, events, and emotions that will tug at your heart, this novel is flawless." -- Daily Item

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the hit ABC Family TV show Pretty Little Liars and the upcoming HBO spin-off series Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin!Four pretty little liars have been very bad girls.Ever since the body of their former best friend was found, Aria, Hanna, Emily, and Spencer have been trying to figure out who could have killed her. But they’ve also been keeping some pretty big secrets…and now the mysterious “A” is threatening to reveal everything, including something so scandalous that the truth could ruin them forever.Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, The Cousins, and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, this second book in Sara Shepard’s #1 New York Times bestselling Pretty Little Liars series brings new twists to the thrilling and magnetically compelling world of Pretty Little Liars, where everyone’s got something to hide, and no secret stays buried for long. 

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Book SynopsisFans of Sarah Dessen will love this heartbreaking story about family, loss, and the joys and disappointments of first love.Bettina Vasilis can hardly believe it when star basketball player Brady Cullen convinces her strict father to let them date. That summer, Bettina falls in love with Brady and the freedom that comes along with him. But when school starts up again, Brady unexpectedly changes for the worse. Unable to give up on her first love just yet, she finds herself trapped in an abusive relationship. Then she meets Cowboy, a smoldering older guy and the last guy her father would approve. Yet he is everything Brady is not—gentle, caring, and interested in getting to know the real Bettina. When tragedy strikes, Bettina must tell her family the truth—and kiss goodbye the things she thought she knew about herself and the men in her life.

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Book SynopsisIn this follow-up to Do the Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra, Tess learns that life, like algebra, sometimes has no solutions. Sometimes you just have to take a risk and figure out your own answers.The spring semester of eighth grade, like algebra, has become even more complicated for math-lover Tess. There’s the new girl at school, whom Tess is not quite sure is a friend. There’s bully Richard, who keeps playing mean pranks on her—but if she tells on him, he can finally call her a snitch, so she’s not sure she should.There’s mysterious graffiti on the wall that seems to be a math code. Is it meant for Tess to understand? Could it have anything to do with the fire set in evil Mr. Z’s classroom?Finally, Damien seems to be hanging around more than ever, but she’s not sure why— is it because he likes her, or is it just a “coincidental system” like the one she learned about in alge

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Book SynopsisTells the story of Manhattan columnist Carrie Bradshaw''s first summer in New York, describing how she meets Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte, and makes her first attempts at becoming a successful writer.

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Book SynopsisFrom the beloved New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, this delectable follow-up to the bestselling Cookies and Christmas Cookies defines words that are associated with love. From letting your friend have the last cookie (selfless) to waiting to lick the bowl together (considerate), here is a book for anyone looking for the right words to say I love you. Meanings are illuminated in this different kind of dictionary, which is every bit as heartwarming as the experience of baking cookies with someone you love.Amy Krouse Rosenthal''s sweet little lessons, mixed with warm and inviting illustrations by mother-daughter duo Jane Dyer and Brooke Dyer, make for a book that will hit the spot! Go ahead, have another bite! (And another.)A lovely Valentine''s Day present, especially with some home-baked cookies.

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Book SynopsisFrom author Pamela Jane and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jane Manning comes a delicious Halloween treat for readers to enjoy!Trade Review“Trust the team of Jane and Manning to conjure up an impressive new vision in time for Halloween...Truly satisfying.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Jane has fun playing within the nursery rhyme’s parameters, whether peeking in on a family of zombies...howling werewolves (dressed in patchwork overalls), or a rattling ‘father skeleton/ And his little skellies eight.’ Manning’s quirky and expressive monster families are 10 kinds of cute.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisWanting to pedal around all by himself after learning how to ride his new bicycle, Henry is disappointed when his mother limits his first solo trip to just around the block, until he encounters other bike riders, a construction site, a fancy hot-dog stand and other vehicles. By the creator of Everything Goes: On Land. Simultaneous. 25,000 first printing.

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