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The epic, Eisner Award-winning graphic novel about a jealous witch, a withering curse, and one girl''s journey to save her family-- no matter the cost.Recipient of the Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids ages 9–12When Vonceil''s older brother, Elber, comes home to their family''s Oklahoma farm after serving on the front lines of World War I, things aren''t what she expects. His experiences have changed him into a serious and responsible man who doesn''t have time for Vonceil anymore. He even marries the girl he had left behind.Then a mysterious and captivating woman shows up at the farm and confronts Elber for leaving her in France. When he refuses to leave his wife, she puts a curse on the family well, turning the entire town''s water supply into saltwater. Who is this lady dressed all in white, what has she done to the farm, and what does Vonceil''s old uncle Dell know about her?To find out, Vonceil will have to strike out on

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An unhurried fishing trip, with blueberry scones in tow, introduces a new bear duo sure to charm fans of Little Bear and Frog and Toad.One day Big Bear says to Little Bear,I’m just in the mood for fishing.Me, too, says Little Bear. Just in the mood.With this decided, Big Bear and Little Bear are off… almost. First they need the right attire, poles in a red wagon, a basket of freshly-baked scones, and a good book to read. It’s unclear how much real fishing will get done today, but one thing’s for sure: there will be a cozy nap in the hammock at the end. Adults who grew up with classic stories about friendship and caring will feel an immediate resonance in the low-stakes adventures of these two adorable bears. Amy Hest’s wry text sets a pitch-perfect mood, and Caldecott Medalist Erin Stead brings fine art to each bucolic illustration. Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing is a treat for a

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Mac and Mac may be noodles with empty heads, but they have big ideas: building a fortress! This vibrantly colorful graphic novel for easy readers hits the nail on the head with comedy.The Noodlehead brothers are back from the library with a joke book, a fantasy novel, and a dream: to build their very own Fortress of Doom. If they can stop bickering for long enough. And if they can defend it from their wily friend Meatball.Jump right in with this fourth title in an easy-to-read graphic novel series about more than two hollow pastas trying to have fun.Award-winning storytellers Mitch Weiss and Martha Hamilton join Tedd Arnold, author of the Fly Guy series, to create a masterpiece of hilarity. This easy-to-read series, including the Geisel Honor book Noodleheads See the Future, is an accessible introduction to stories of fools, and a great next read for fans of the Fly Guy books.     With short, funny chapters full of wordplay, jo

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Oh, no! Mr. Wright''s class can''t believe it. All the punctuation marks in the classroom have disappeared. Where can they be? What will the class do without them? After a lesson goes awry on the hottest, stickiest day of the year, Punctuation decides to go on vacation. Maybe if the kids have to live without punctuation for a while, they''ll appreciate all the hard work commas, apostrophes, exclamation points, and question marks do! Chaos erupts! The class can''t read their book, and the letters they write to ask punctuation to come back home are a mess.  This clever and funny tale shows just how important punctuation is to reading and writing, and helps illustrate how different types work.  From the question mark''s inquisitive postcards to the quotations'' constant chatter, this story is full of fun detail, elaborated on by bright acrylic illustrations, full of action and personality.  For more language-arts fun, check out Robin

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