Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories

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Book SynopsisKibwe is the best basketball player on his second-grade team. But the success is starting to get to his head-- he''s becoming bigheaded and sort of bossy! Seeing this, Kibwe''s dad decides to do something drastic to help humble his son and teach him some lessons that''ll work on (and off) the court.

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Book SynopsisIn this deeply felt and vivid celebration of the modern Muslim woman, Arab American author-illustrator, Fifi Abu, creates a love letter from child to mother.

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Book SynopsisFrom author Caroline Huntoon comes a sparkling new middle grade novel, Going Overboard, a reverse-Parent Trap story where tweens Piper and Colton must force their parents to break up, or their lives will change forever.Piper Shapiro has the best mom in the world: Noura, a single parent by choice who always has a plan, whether it''s for a spontaneous Saturday adventure or helping Piper navigate middle school as a nonbinary kid. They''re a package deal, and they tell each other everything. At least, they used to. But then Noura invites Piper out to dinner with her girlfriend Gwinny . . .and Gwinny?s son, Colton?a boy Piper knows, and doesn''t exactly get along with. Piper panics when the realization hits: Noura and Gwinny are serious about each other. Suddenly, Piper?s life as half of a duo has an expiration date, and ze is horrified.To put a stop to any potential wedding bells, Piper makes a plan: break up the parents and keep things the way they are?the way they should be. When Gwinny surprises everyone with a get-to-know-each-other cruise for spring break, Piper''s game is on?and Colton is in on it. The two of them work hard to make it clear that they are not one big happy family, even though it turns out that Colton might not be so bad after all. But when things with Project Break Up go a bit too far, Piper starts to question everything . . .and realize that maybe a little change isn''t a bad thing.

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Book SynopsisKarla Clark''s You Be series continues with You Be Grandpa, all about a grandpa who is just too tired to do the bedtime routine after a long day of activities and asks his grandson to take over for him. Grandpa's too tired to be Grandpa tonight. Can you be Grandpa, just for the night? Pick out my pjs and snuggle up close? Read me the book I love the most? In this clever, rhyming picture book, a grandpa tells his grandson that after a long day of playing pirates, gardening, skateboarding and morehe's simply too tired to be Grandpa at bedtime and asks that the grandson take over for him.An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents, grandparents, and children will delight in reading together at bedtime.

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Book SynopsisWith twenty stories that center and celebrate the multiracial and multicultural experience from your favorite award-winning and bestselling authors, this is a groundbreaking anthology perfect for fans of COME ON IN and BLACK ENOUGH. When identities cross boundaries, with love that knows no bounds. From platonic and romantic love to grief and heartbreak, these stories explore navigating life at the intersection of identities, and what it means to grow up surrounded by a multitude of traditions, languages, cultures, and interpersonal dynamics. Returning to a father's homeland. Trying to fit in at chaotic weddings and lavish birthday parties where not all are welcome. Processing grief at family gatherings. Figuring out how to share the news of a new relationship with loved ones. This collection celebrates multicultural and multiracial characters at the helm of their own narratives, as they approach life with a renewed sense of hope and acceptance. Featuring original stories from:AdiTrade Review“Reflects the painful awkwardness of a bifurcated existence while celebrating a boundless self… A worthwhile and sprawling compilation.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisA funny, fantastical mystery. . . Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan. Laura Ruby, Two-Time National Book Award Finalist and author of the YORK TrilogyI could live with these characters and in this world for a good long while. Bring on the sequel! New York Times bestselling author Julie MurphyTo save her family, she'll have to make a dangerous bargain and tip the scales of balance. With her thirteenth birthday just around the corner, Giada Bellantuono has to make a big decision: Will she join the family business and become a healer or follow her dreams? But even though she knows her calling is to heal vulnerable animals,using her powers to treat magical creatures is decidedlynotallowed. When a group of witches kidnaps her beloved older brother, Rocco, and her parents are away, Giada is the only person left who can rescue him. Swept into the magical underground city of Malafi, Giada will need the help of her new companions to save her brotheror risk losing him forever.Trade Review“Take one headstrong, lovable heroine, one snarky cat familiar, a family of gryphons, a rich and immersive magical world plus a search for a missing brother and you get How to Heal a Gryphon, a funny, fantastical mystery with nods to Italian history and mythology. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan.”—Laura Ruby, Two-Time National Book Award Finalist and author of the YORK Trilogy“I could live with these characters and in this world for a good long while. Bring on the sequel!" —New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy“Cannistra’s entertaining narrative features wonderful descriptions of places and events that will transport readers. Stupenda!” — Kirkus Reviews“Via a world where magic and modern medicine coexist, and a secret spell-casting community lives undetected year-round, Cannistra writes a compassionate quest that interrogates tradition, legacy, and humans’ effect on the natural world.” — Publishers Weekly"Cannistra's wonderfully engrossing and atmospheric story is replete with intriguing Italian folklore, locations, and language... Giada is a joy to befriend; she’s aware of her shortcomings but also confident in her magic, and she unapologetically delights in her fat body and all that it’s capable of. It’s worth a trip to this enchanting (and enchanted) Italian coast." — Booklist

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Book SynopsisWith soft, sweet illustrations and rhyming text, this picturebook covers all the excitement of a wedding, from morning preparations to reception celebrations-the perfect present for any young flower girl.

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Book SynopsisGrand-papa is moving in and Mina''s family is preparing for things to change at home. Mina is keen to do her bit to help - he is very old and surely needs looking after. But, when Grand-papa doesn''t behave as Mina expects, she starts to think that she may have been wrong ... Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children''s personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Educat

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Book SynopsisSince Mum started working abroad, it''s just Callie and Dad at home and the house is so quiet. Dad seems like he needs cheering up and Callie is determined to help. The only thing is, Dad only seems to smile when the football''s on - could that be a way for them to connect? Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children''s personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Educatio

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Book SynopsisIt''s time for bed, Goat! Get ready for sleepytime with this lighthearted board book that toddlers will love.

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Book SynopsisAzaleah''s big sister, Nia, has been cast as Willa Wonka in the school musical, and the entire Lane family is looking forward to the show. Azaleah has even helped plan a surprise dinner party for Nia at Avec Amour, Mummy''s restaurant. But then the real drama starts. At the first rehearsal, all sorts of things go wrong: missing batteries, sets falling over, props misplaced . . . It''s so many things, in fact, that Azaleah suspects foul play. And when the special effects on Nia''s costume don''t work at dress rehearsal, Nia is a nervous wreck. To top it all off, the high school journalism class is covering the performance for the school blog, and the director doesn''t have time to replace Nia''s costume. Nia has to wear it without the special effects. Azaleah becomes determined to make sure the musical isn''t ruined for Nia. Azaleah has to get to the bottom of the mysterious rehearsal troubles, and finish party preparations, before the curtain goes up.

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Book SynopsisAfter reading about kid record-breakers, Camila dreams of breaking a record of her own. But which world record should she tackle? No matter what she tries, Camila finds that breaking records is hard. Will she ever become a record-breaking star?

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Book SynopsisWhen Camila decides to audition for a play, she practises hard to get ready. So she's extra disappointed when she doesn't get the starring role. But as she learns her part and works with the rest of the cast, Camila discovers there is more than one way to be a star.

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Book SynopsisA video contest is the perfect way for Camila to become a star. To enter, she must make a video that explains what her city, Los Angeles, means to her. But Los Angeles is so big! How will she decide what to talk about? As Camila works on her video, she realizes that there's one special thing that makes her city feel like home.

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Book SynopsisJoJo's aunt Kayla is a firefighter. She's teaching Katie's class about her job. Katie keeps trying to ask Kayla questions, but Kayla has lots to say before it's question time. If Katie is patient, will she learn what she really wants to know about firefighters?

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Book SynopsisA rainy day brings Katie and the rest of the neighbourhood to the library. The librarian, Miss Bliss, is the best at finding the perfect book for each reader. But it's almost time to go, and Katie still doesn't have a book. What super-duper books will she find?

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Book SynopsisIzzie loves roller skating, and Emma can't wait to try it. It's the perfect spring day, she has all her gear, and she is ready to roll! Skating isn't easy, but Emma refuses let her fear of falling ruin her fun! Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information about sign language perfect for young readers.

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Book SynopsisCamila''s dance camp is holding a dance competition. She and her partners are working hard and hoping for a win. Their steps, turns and twirls look great! But when Camila falls, she twists her ankle and ends up on crutches. Are Camila''s dancing days over for now?

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Book SynopsisCamila wants to buy some new video equipment, so when she hears about a video game tournament, she sees her chance to win big money. Her brother and sister help her perfect her gaming skills, but will it be enough to make her into a winning video game star?

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Book SynopsisA singing competition is Camila''s latest chance to become a star! It will take the perfect song and lots of hard work. Luckily, Camila has both. But will nerves keep Camila from doing her best, or will she discover a secret weapon to keep her calm and confident?

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Book SynopsisPedro and Katie are visiting Pedroâs Aunt Carmenâs farm. A frowning scarecrow has the kids spooked. Shadows and creepy sounds have Katie convinced that old scarecrow is haunted. But could there be another explanation?

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Book SynopsisKatie and Pedro are enjoying a night of camping, but when it gets dark, Katie feels nervous. Her dad tells her that it won't be very dark for long. Why? It's a mystery that will be revealed with time. What other discoveries will Katie and Pedro make during their wait to solve the mystery?

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Book SynopsisYasmin and her family are going to the farm! When Farmer Tomás puts her in charge of the baby chicks, Yasmin is thrilled! But then a baby chick goes missing. Can Farmer Yasmin bring the flock back together?

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Book SynopsisEmma gets a bigger bike and can't wait to ride it, but when she falls off she's too scared to try it any more. When her best friend, Izzie, comes over for a bike ride, Emma uses her old bike. Emma needs to practise on her new big bike and gain confidence to ride again - even if it is scary. Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information about sign language perfect for young readers.

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Book SynopsisEmma enters a writing contest. She loves writing and is confident that she will win. But when that doesn''t happen, will Emma want to keep writing? Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information about sign language perfect for young readers.

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Book SynopsisOh no, seven years of bad luck! When Lola cracks a mirror that Abuelita gave her, she isn't worried... at first. After all, superstitions aren't real. Or are they? When one unlucky thing after another happens, Lola slowly becomes convinced she's cursed. Will the seven-year superstition come true, or can Lola turn her bad luck around before it's too late?

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Book SynopsisAbuelita can''t visit Lola for her birthday, so she sends her tickets to see Swan Lake. Lola loves the show so much that she decides she wants to be a ballerina. But ballet is not as easy as it seems. When Lola's instructor announces they'll be dancing Swan Lake for their recital, Lola is excited... until she learns her role. Rather than a graceful swan, she'll be a background chicken! Lola must learn she can still be an important part of the show, as long as she's comfortable in her own feathers.

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Book SynopsisNext stop, Guatemala! Lola is excited to go to Guatemala with Abuelita for a few weeks to learn about her heritage and see her relatives. But when she arrives, things don't go as planned. Lola's Spanish isn't as good as she thought, and she feels out of place. To make things worse, her cousin Luis thinks Lola is a snob. Will Lola find her place and enjoy her new adventures or be stuck feeling homesick?

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Book SynopsisWhen Lola is accepted into a new school, Mama thinks it's an excellent opportunity. Lola isn't so sure, especially since it means changing schools in the middle of the school year! She'll have to say goodbye to her old school and her old friends. Abuelita tries to convince Lola that she can conquer anything, but can Lola handle a new school and a bully all on her own?

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Book SynopsisIt's book week at school, and non-binary Riley and their best friends craft hard for Dress Like Your Favourite Character Fancy Dress Friday. Colourful fabric! Paint! Glitter! They are ready to make the biggest and best group costume ever! But most of the other kids are having trouble coming up with costumes. Riley is ready to use their creativity and vision to help as many kids as possible so that dress-up day will be a big success!

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Book SynopsisMum is throwing a fundraiser gala at the library branch where she works. Non-binary pupil Riley is there too, with streamers to hang from every bookshelf, bannister and door. Riley glitterfies the entire library! But will anyone come? And if they do, will they raise enough money to repair the library's broken lift? In a neighbourhood like Riley's, you know this will be a night to remember.

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Book SynopsisNon-binary pupil Riley and their friends explore one of their favourite parks, but it isn't as much fun as they remember. There isn't any fancy new equipment or food trucks or a football pitch. But this small park has something other parks don't have, and by the end of the day Riley and their friends realize why it's so special.

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Book SynopsisIt's one hour until the curtain goes up, and non-binary pupil Riley and their classmates just had a disastrous dress rehearsal. How can they fix everything in time? Riley and their classmates find out that there are many ways to solve a problem, especially when the clock is ticking and fun is on the line!

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Book SynopsisKatie and Pedro and their mums are headed out for an afternoon of canoeing. But Katie and her mum get separated from the other canoe, and before long Pedro and his mum are worried. Where could they have got to? The search is on for Katie Woo and her fishy canoe!Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Fishy Canoe is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends don't stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

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Book SynopsisCamila Maria Flores Ortiz was born to be a star. At least that's what her plan is! But she knows that becoming famous won't happen all by itself. It's going to take a lot of hard work. Every adventure in this early chapter book series brings Camila one step closer to her dreams!In this book, Camila enters the spelling bee and is doing all she can to become a star speller. But when she gets nervous, her mind goes blank. Her anxiety is making her forget everything she''s learned. Can Camila find a way to stay calm and spell her way to success?

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Book SynopsisLiam and his mother find an injured pigeon, but Liam isn't sure what to do. Aren't pigeons kind of pests? His mother suggests they take the bird to a nature centre, and Liam begins to realize that every animal, no matter what kind, deserves care, respect and a place in our world. Young readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong eight-year-old Liam Kingbird.

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Book SynopsisLiam is starting at a new school, and he is worried about making new friends. When a classmate asks about Liam's cleft lip, Liam is afraid the boy is making fun of him. But in class that afternoon, Liam discovers that what makes him different also makes him special, and that is a reason to be proud. Young readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong eight-year-old Liam Kingbird.

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