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Welcome to the Jungle, Kids!

A 15-Minute 90s Midwest Nostalgia Coming-of-Age Short Story

by Lyle Durst ...

Benny Proctor is eager to make a good impression this last week of junior high. His sleek new Oakley’s should do the trick.This short story (~2,800 words) is about the terrors of growing up, and the bittersweet taste of love requited a little too late.EXCERPTBenny had never asked a girl out. He got by on his good looks. Throughout much of his junior high career, his classmates had called him ... Read more

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Benny Proctor is eager to make a good impression this last week of junior high. His sleek new Oakley’s should do the trick.This short story (~2,800 words) is about the terrors of growing up, and the bittersweet taste of love requited a little too late.EXCERPTBenny had never asked a girl out. He got by on his good looks. Throughout much of his junior high career, his classmates had called him
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I Love Rock N' Roll

A 15-Minute 90s Midwest Nostalgia Coming-of-Age Short Story

by Lyle Durst ...

EXCERPTWhen Benny came back downstairs, Dena was gone. He peered out toward the pool area to see if she was talking to her parents, but saw nobody at the table where they had been. He walked out to the pool area, cupping his sketchbook under his wrist as if hiding it. Most the people in the party were crowded around the pool, cheering loudly. As Benny worked his way through the crowd, he bumped ... Read more

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EXCERPTWhen Benny came back downstairs, Dena was gone. He peered out toward the pool area to see if she was talking to her parents, but saw nobody at the table where they had been. He walked out to the pool area, cupping his sketchbook under his wrist as if hiding it. Most the people in the party were crowded around the pool, cheering loudly. As Benny worked his way through the crowd, he bumped
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Cannot Merge

A 15-Minute 90s Midwest Nostalgia Coming-of-Age Short Story

by Lyle Durst ...

Benny’s nice enough, he just wants something else. What, he doesn’t seem to know. With each encounter, he feels more lonely and alienated. His night with Maggie is no exception.Set in 1996, Omaha, Nebraska, this 90s midwest nostalgia coming-of-age short story (~2,500 words) is about yearning for a destiny that, try as you might, you can’t even picture.EXCERPTThey continued like this for some time. ... Read more

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Benny’s nice enough, he just wants something else. What, he doesn’t seem to know. With each encounter, he feels more lonely and alienated. His night with Maggie is no exception.Set in 1996, Omaha, Nebraska, this 90s midwest nostalgia coming-of-age short story (~2,500 words) is about yearning for a destiny that, try as you might, you can’t even picture.EXCERPTThey continued like this for some time.
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Little Gems

by Phil Earle ...

Illustrated by Steve May ...

Series series Little Gems
A lovely celebration of father–son bonds and the importance of family, wrapped up in a wonderful extraordinary story that is sure to appeal to young superhero fans!Stanley is a normal little boy, whose dad just happens to be the greatest superhero on the planet. Six days a week, Dad saves the world from disasters, aliens, and bad guys. Friday is his day off and he always spends it with Stan. But ... Read more

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A lovely celebration of father–son bonds and the importance of family, wrapped up in a wonderful extraordinary story that is sure to appeal to young superhero fans!Stanley is a normal little boy, whose dad just happens to be the greatest superhero on the planet. Six days a week, Dad saves the world from disasters, aliens, and bad guys. Friday is his day off and he always spends it with Stan. But
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What Is God Like?

by Rachel Held Evans, Matthew Paul Turner ...

Illustrated by Ying Hui Tan ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The late, beloved Rachel Held Evans answers many children's first question about God in this gorgeous picture book, fully realized by her friend Matthew Paul Turner, the bestselling author of When God Made You.Children who are introduced to God, through attending church or having loved ones who speak about God, often have a lot of questions, including this ever ... Read more

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The late, beloved Rachel Held Evans answers many children's first question about God in this gorgeous picture book, fully realized by her friend Matthew Paul Turner, the bestselling author of When God Made You.Children who are introduced to God, through attending church or having loved ones who speak about God, often have a lot of questions, including this ever
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One Morning in Maine

by Robert McCloskey ...

A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • This heartwarming classic beautifully conveys life’s everyday pleasures. This Read & Listen edition includes optional audio narration read by Jake Gyllenhaal!As Sal brushes her teeth she noticed something strange. One of her teeth is loose! Her first loose tooth! When the tooth falls out she’ll be able to put it under her pillow and make a wish. But while Sal digs for ... Read more

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A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • This heartwarming classic beautifully conveys life’s everyday pleasures. This Read & Listen edition includes optional audio narration read by Jake Gyllenhaal!As Sal brushes her teeth she noticed something strange. One of her teeth is loose! Her first loose tooth! When the tooth falls out she’ll be able to put it under her pillow and make a wish. But while Sal digs for
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Pop!

The Invention of Bubble Gum

by Meghan McCarthy ...

Illustrated by Meghan McCarthy ...

Gum. It’s been around for centuries—from the ancient Greeks to the American Indians, everyone’s chewed it. But the best kind of gum—bubble gum!—wasn’t invented until 1928, when an enterprising young accountant at Fleer Gum and Candy used his spare time to experiment with different recipes. Bubble-blowing kids everywhere will be delighted with Megan McCarthy’s entertaining pictures and engaging fun ... Read more

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Gum. It’s been around for centuries—from the ancient Greeks to the American Indians, everyone’s chewed it. But the best kind of gum—bubble gum!—wasn’t invented until 1928, when an enterprising young accountant at Fleer Gum and Candy used his spare time to experiment with different recipes. Bubble-blowing kids everywhere will be delighted with Megan McCarthy’s entertaining pictures and engaging fun
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This Book Is Not for You!

by Shannon Hale ...

Illustrated by Tracy Subisak ...

From New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor–winning author Shannon Hale and award-winning illustrator Tracy Subisak, comes a zany picture book that pokes fun at overly gendered notions of "boy books" and "girl books" and celebrates the pleasure of a good book.Stanley’s thrilled for bookmobile day—until the old man at the window refuses to lend him the story he wants, all because it features ... Read more

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From New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor–winning author Shannon Hale and award-winning illustrator Tracy Subisak, comes a zany picture book that pokes fun at overly gendered notions of "boy books" and "girl books" and celebrates the pleasure of a good book.Stanley’s thrilled for bookmobile day—until the old man at the window refuses to lend him the story he wants, all because it features
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Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building

by Deborah Hopkinson ...

Illustrated by James E. Ransome ...

This Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book and ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book provides a riveting brick-by-brick account of how one of the most amazing accomplishments in American architecture came to be. It’s 1930 and times are tough for Pop and his son. But look! On the corner of 34th Street and 5th Avenue, a building straight and simple as a pencil is being built in record time. Hundreds of men ... Read more

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This Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book and ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book provides a riveting brick-by-brick account of how one of the most amazing accomplishments in American architecture came to be. It’s 1930 and times are tough for Pop and his son. But look! On the corner of 34th Street and 5th Avenue, a building straight and simple as a pencil is being built in record time. Hundreds of men
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Stacey Coolidge's Fancy Smancy Cursive Handwriting (Reading Rockets Recommended, Parents' Choice Award Winner)

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by Barbara Esham ...

Series series The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses
FromFrom Mrs. Thompson, the teacher, to Frederick, the clazz guinea pig, everything about second grade seems good to Carolyn. But when the clazz starts practicing the slants and curves of cursive writing, she finds it difficult and her happiness evaporates. Detailing her frustrations and contrasting her struggles with a clazzmate’s easy success, this picture book reflects experiences familiar to ... Read more

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FromFrom Mrs. Thompson, the teacher, to Frederick, the clazz guinea pig, everything about second grade seems good to Carolyn. But when the clazz starts practicing the slants and curves of cursive writing, she finds it difficult and her happiness evaporates. Detailing her frustrations and contrasting her struggles with a clazzmate’s easy success, this picture book reflects experiences familiar to
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Your Disgusting Head

The Darkest, Most Offensive and Moist Secrets of Your Ears, Mouth and Nose

by Dr. Doris Haggis-On-Whey, Benny Haggis-On-Whey ...

In Your Disgusting Head, Dr. and Mr. Doris Haggis-on-Whey reveal—through newly discovered discoveries—all the ways in which your head disappoints you.For many years the scientific and educational community has wondered and worried about the possibility that semi-sane scholar-pretenders would find the means to put out a series of reference books, filled with ludicrous misinformation and aimed at ... Read more

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In Your Disgusting Head, Dr. and Mr. Doris Haggis-on-Whey reveal—through newly discovered discoveries—all the ways in which your head disappoints you.For many years the scientific and educational community has wondered and worried about the possibility that semi-sane scholar-pretenders would find the means to put out a series of reference books, filled with ludicrous misinformation and aimed at
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Old Turtle: Questions of the Heart

by Douglas Wood ...

Illustrated by Greg Ruth ...

Words of wisdom, compassion, and hope are paired with stunning watercolor paintings in this companion to New York Times bestseller Old Turtle.Why are we here? What is the purpose of life? How do we find happiness? Once again, Old Turtle's wise answers offer readers of all ages inspiration, solace, and the most important gift of all -- hope. Timed to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the ... Read more

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Words of wisdom, compassion, and hope are paired with stunning watercolor paintings in this companion to New York Times bestseller Old Turtle.Why are we here? What is the purpose of life? How do we find happiness? Once again, Old Turtle's wise answers offer readers of all ages inspiration, solace, and the most important gift of all -- hope. Timed to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the
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