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Miss Rumphius By Barbara Cooney Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780670479580
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - November 8th, 1982

A beloved classic is lovelier than ever!


Parable of the Sower By Octavia E. Butler Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781538732182
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Published: Grand Central Publishing - April 30th, 2019

This acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from an award-winning author "pairs well with 1984 or The Handmaid's Tale" and includes a foreword by N. K. Jemisin (John Green, New York Times).


Seedfolks By Paul Fleischman, Judy Pedersen (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Paul Fleischman, Judy Pedersen (Illustrator)
$10.99
ISBN: 9780064472074
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Published: HarperTeen - December 14th, 2004

ALA Best Book for Young Adults ∙ School Library Journal Best Book ∙ Publishers Weekly Best Book ∙ IRA/CBC Children's Choice NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts


The Best of Me By David Sedaris Cover Image
$21.99
ISBN: 9780316242400
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Published: Back Bay Books - September 7th, 2021

“Genius… It is miraculous to read these pieces… You must read The Best of Me.” —Andrew Sean Greer, New York Times Book Review

New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice

A CNN and Christian Science Monitor Best Book of the Month

For more than twenty-five years, David Sedaris h


Maiden & Princess By Daniel Haack, Isabel Galupo, Becca Human (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781499807769
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Published: little bee books - April 2nd, 2019

In this modern fairy tale, a strong, brave maiden is invited to attend the prince's royal ball, but at the dance, she ends up finding true love in a most surprising place.

"The prince is smart and strong,"

she confided in her mother.

"But if I'm being honest,

I see him as a brother."

Her mother sai


If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries: Poems for Children and Their Parents By Judith Viorst, Lynne Cherry (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Judith Viorst, Lynne Cherry (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9780689707704
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - October 1st, 1984

If you've ever had trouble apologizing or keeping a secret, had a crush or a broken heart, there's a poem here for you! Written with humor and understanding, Judith Viorst's poems are certain to delight children and adults alike -- and be read again and again.


Skim By Mariko Tamaki, Jillian Tamaki (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mariko Tamaki, Jillian Tamaki (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780888999641
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Published: Groundwood Books - March 1st, 2010

A New York Times Book Review choice as one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2008.


Ox-Cart Man By Donald Hall, Barbara Cooney (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Donald Hall, Barbara Cooney (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780670533282
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - October 8th, 1979

Winner of the Caldecott Medal


Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest By Phoebe Wahl Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780735264892
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Published: Tundra Books - September 21st, 2021

An earthy and beautiful collection of four stories that celebrate the seasons, nature, and life, from award-winning author-illustrator Phoebe Wahl.

Little Witch Hazel is a tiny witch who lives in the forest, helping creatures big and small. She's a midwife, an intrepid explorer, a hard worker and a kind friend.


Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness #1) By Tamora Pierce Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781442426412
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - December 7th, 2010

From Tamora Pierce, the first book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award.

“From now on I’m Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I’ll be a knight.”

In a time when girls are forbidden to be warriors, Alanna of Trebond wants nothing more than to be a knight of the realm of Tortall.


Project Mulberry By Linda Sue Park Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9780544935211
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Published: Clarion Books - June 14th, 2022

In this contemporary novel, Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park delivers a funny, lively story that illuminates both the process of writing a novel and the meaning of growing up American.

"A rich work that treats serious issues with warmth, respect, and a good deal of humor" (Kirkus starred review). Perfect for both independent reading and classroom sharing.


Bathe the Cat By Alice B. McGinty, David Roberts (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Alice B. McGinty, David Roberts (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781452142708
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Published: Chronicle Books - February 8th, 2022

Cats + water: What could go wrong? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as they try to get some chores done—with no help from the family cat, who keeps scrambling the list of chores to hilarious effect.


My Brother Otto By Meg Raby, Elisa Pallmer (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Meg Raby, Elisa Pallmer (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781423651543
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Published: Gibbs Smith - March 19th, 2019

This engaging picture book shows everyday life with little crow siblings when one of them is on the autism spectrum.