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From hip-hop pioneer Darryl “DMC” McDaniels comes Darryl’s Dream, a new picture book about creativity, confidence, and finding your voice.Meet Darryl, a quiet third grader with big hopes and dreams. He loves writing and wants to share his talents, but he’s shy—and the kids who make fun of his glasses only make things worse. Will the school talent show be his chance to shine? Darryl’s Dream, by iconic performer Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, is a story about finding confidence, facing bullies, and celebrating yourself. This full-color picture book is certain to entertain children and parents with its charming art and important message.

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Join Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat as they try to catch a leprechaun in this sweet, sturdy board book perfect for St. Patrick's Day!Written in super-simple rhyme, this bright, funny board book features Thing One and Thing Two as they chase a tricky leprechaun through a St. Patrick's Day parade, where they encounter bag pipe and harp players, Irish stepdancers, four-lead clovers, a rainbow, and even a pot of gold! A perfect gift for babies and toddlers, this is an ideal way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and introduce the very youngest children to the magical world of Dr. Seuss!

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Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the #1 New York Times bestselling series with heartfelt advice from Mary Pope Osborne's own life and her magical adventures with Jack and Annie—perfect for Magic Tree House fans of all ages!Look for heroes, far and near. Give your gifts to the world. Have compassion for all creatures. These are just a few of the lessons that Magic Tree House fans will learn on their magical journey through this book. With quotes from the series and classic art by Sal Murdocca, Mary Pope Osborne, beloved author of the #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series, shares the wisdom she's gained from her own childhood and thirty years of whisking Jack and Annie away in the magic tree house.

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This illustrated collection of spooky tales from the dark corners of Gotham City features Batman™ on his weirdest adventures ever!Gotham City, the home of Batman, is filled with dark corners, sinister characters, and mysterious goings-on. This illustrated chapter book is a collection of scary short stories featuring some of Batman's strange adventures that end with wild twist and turns--some funny, some spooky, and some deathly frightening! So curl up under the sheets and find out all about the ancient curses, ghostly race car drivers, and sinister witches haunting Gotham City along with the World's Greatest Detective . . . and don't forget your flashlight! Boys and girls ages 6 to 9 will love this illustrated chapter book of strange tales featuring Batman.

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The Dealing with Feelings series returns to help kids battle the green-eyed monster—jealousy! In This Makes Me Jealous, a young girl is proud of being the star athlete at her school. But when a new kid moves to town and she suddenly has to share the spotlight, jealousy gets the best of her. After a tough soccer matchup, the girl's gym teacher helps her to empathize with the new student and give her a chance. Soon, the girl learns that making new friends and being inclusive are more important than being the best.The Dealing with Feelings series of early readers is designed to give voice to what's brewing inside. Through short, simple text and repetitive observational phrases, children will learn to name their emotions as they learn to read.

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Celebrate a birthday in LEGO® City with this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader!It’s a birthday celebration in LEGO® City! Handyman Harl Hubbs helps people every day, and now everyone wants to thank him by making his birthday extra-special! Children 5 to 8 will love read this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own. LEGO City delivers reality-based role-play and building fun. LEGO City is all about REAL action, REAL fun, and REAL heroes. It can be seen on Nickelodeon, Netflix, and Amazon.

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Do you love DOGS? Do you love CATS? Do you love ADVENTURE? Then put your paws together for DOG SQUAD, the hilarious, crime-fighting middle-grade series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library!When trouble calls . . . it’s Dog Squad to the rescue! But when calamity calls . . . call in Cat Crew! Fred, the loveable stray who became the star of the hit streaming sensation, DOG SQUAD, is back and working on a new show—Cat Crew! But wait a second—there’s something funny about these felines! And something suspicious about their animal trainer. Is this cat crew being electronically controlled?!?! And what exactly is the evil trainer plotting? Can Fred save the day . . .and the cats?! It's time for an all paws on deck top-secret rescue mission! Get ready for book 2 in this action-packed, middle grade series that has kids (and canines) howling with laugher! Nothing's too ruff for the Dog Squad!

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Ride along with Uni on a magical adventure to help the Tooth Fairy! Are you a helper like Uni the unicorn?When someone you love gets a wiggly tooth, it may be cause for excitement or anxiety. Ease any fears and bring on the joy with this humorous story focusing on the magic and delight of the Tooth Fairy—and Uni the unicorn, of course! The little girl has a wiggly tooth! Soon the Tooth Fairy will come and give her a prize. But there’s one problem . . . the Tooth Fairy is soooo tired! Luckily, Uni the unicorn is always ready to help. They’ve got a long night ahead, and shhh, they’ll need to be quiet! It just might take a little Uni magic, too. . . . This new line of Helper picture books, based on the New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn also includes Reindeer Helper. Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni.

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Summon the power of a dragon! A girl and her dragon have a knack for mechanics in this action-packed chapter-book fantasy series, perfect for readers of Dragon Masters and Unicorn Academy!Mira and Flameteller are handy when it comes to machines. Their skill is needed now more than ever when the machine that powers the Dragonseer Guild Hall breaks. The Guild Hall protects young dragonseers and their dragons, like Mira and Flameteller. And if the machine isn’t fixed, anyone will be able to break in! An angry mob of people who dislike dragons is hunting for the secret location, so the pressure is on to get the machine fixed quickly. It’s up to Mira and Flameteller to save their friends... before it’s too late!Soar into more Dragon Storm adventures!#1 Tom and Ironskin#2 Cara and Silverthief#3 Ellis and Pathseeker

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The Positive Power series introduces self esteem and empathy to budding young readers. I Am Kind is a fun and encouraging story about the power of kindness! Now a part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading! A little girl sees kindness all around her. Her mother is kind when she volunteers in the community, and her neighbor is kind when he gives her strawberries from his garden. The little girl realizes that she, too, has the power to be kind. Even small actions can have a big impact! In this installment of the Positive Power early reader series, children will learn the affirmation "I am kind" through an encouraging story of community and everyday kindness. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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One of James Marshall's enduring classic characters--now available in Step into Reading, the premier leveled reader line!When Fox breaks his bike, his mom tells him to get a job to pay for a new one. He tries working at a shoe store (too much!), an amusement park (too scary!), and even tries delivering pizzas (too fast!). Then he finds a job that's just his speed—bed testing in a store window! Zzzzzzz! James Marshall at his wacky best for early readers. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics; for children who are ready to read on their own.

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Mo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest soccer player, but he won't let that stop him from playing! The Geisel Award Winning series from David Adler is now in Step into Reading!Soccer season is starting, and Mo has been working hard on his kicking skills so he can help his team, the Billy Goats, score a goal. But when he gets on the field on game day, it seems like all he gets to do is run back and forth. Will Mo ever get the chance to show his team what he can do? Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.

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Mo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest basketball player, but he won't let that stop him from playing! This Step 2 reader from Geisel Award winner David Adler is now in Step into Reading!Mo's latest obsession is basketball. He's determined to learn how to pass, but as the shortest member of the team, he can't seem to launch the ball high enough. Can Mo learn to pass in time to help his team win the big game? Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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This fact-and-photo-filled book features one of the cutest and most unique animals out there--the sloth! Now in Step into Reading, the premier leveled reader line.Did you know that sloths sleep up to twenty hours a day? Or that they descend from their trees only once a week to go to the bathroom? In this Step 2 Science Reader, kids will learn all about this sleepy, slow-moving mammal. With photos of adorable sloths throughout!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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Did you know that coral is actually a living creature? Read about this fragile ecosystem in this Step 3 reader, now in Step into Reading!The world's most famous coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, is so big that astronauts can see it from outer space! Independent readers will love learning fun facts about coral reefs, the beautiful fish who make it their home, and why these amazing habitats are in danger.Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics; for children who are ready to read on their own.

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