Ruth H. B.

Times are tough on the family farm, and young Johnny has to pack his bags and find a new place to live. Before he leaves, he is given a massive, freshly baked Journey Cake to keep his tummy full on the long road ahead. But this is no ordinary meal! The moment Johnny’s bag breaks, the giant cake bounces out and hits the dirt running. Rolling faster and faster down the path, the cheeky cake hollers for Johnny to try and catch it. The chase is on! As the cake zooms past fields and fences, it attracts a hilarious parade of wild and noisy farm animals who all want a delicious bite. Will Johnny ever catch his runaway lunch? This energetic, fast-paced adventure is packed with silly rhymes, non-stop action, and a heartwarming surprise that just might bring a whole family back together.

Have you ever wanted to live in a house that can travel? Meet a retired railroad grandfather and his imaginative grandchildren who are on a mission to find the perfect home in the country. Everyone in the family has a very different idea of what their new house should look like. Some want a boat, some want a train, and others want a regular house. How can they possibly agree? By building a home that is a little bit of everything! Follow this creative family as they work together to design and build an incredible house-boat-train. This charming and funny story celebrates big dreams, family teamwork, and the joy of creating something entirely your own. It is a wonderful tale for young readers who love building, inventing, and imagining amazing new places to live.

The fun does not stop when you have a flying dragon for a best friend! Join Elmer Elevator and his baby dragon, Boris, as they continue their thrilling journey home after escaping from Wild Island. You might think the hardest part of their adventure is over, but the ocean holds plenty of surprises. A sudden storm forces them to make an emergency landing on a mysterious island inhabited by talking animals and a very curious sickness. It is up to clever Elmer and brave Boris to help the animals and solve the strange island mystery before they can finally fly back home. Full of quick thinking, fun teamwork, and magical discoveries, this classic chapter book keeps the excitement going. Step right into another timeless adventure with a boy and his trusty dragon.

As the warm days of summer arrive, a young boy watches the world around him slowly transform. He sees the tiny green plants in the garden stretching up toward the sun, and he watches the little animals in the yard growing bigger every single week. But when he looks at himself in the mirror, he feels exactly the same size and begins to worry that he is being left behind. It is only when the crisp autumn air returns and he pulls his favorite winter clothes out of storage that he discovers a wonderful, undeniable surprise. This beautiful and reassuring story captures the quiet, invisible magic of growing up. It is a tender reminder that even when you cannot see the changes happening, you are always growing exactly as you should.

Fidgety Fish never stays still for long. He flips, fidgets, dives, darts, and dashes through the ocean with a splish, splash, swish. On a busy underwater day, there are plenty of friends to meet and plenty of movement to enjoy. Swim along with Smiley Shark, Amazing Angelfish, Jiggly Jellyfish, and more as the sea fills with rhymes, rhythm, and bright ocean fun. Each creature brings its own energy to Fidgety Fish’s watery world. This cheerful collection is a lively choice for readers who enjoy playful language, underwater animals, and stories that are fun to read aloud. It is especially appealing for children who love ocean adventures with friendly fish and lots of motion.

Discover the inspiring true story of one of the most famous pop stars in the entire world. Long before he was selling out massive stadiums and wearing dazzling outfits on stage, Harry Styles was just a young boy with a big voice and a deep love for music. This colorful and engaging biography invites young readers to follow Harry's incredible journey to superstardom. Children will learn about his early days competing on a television singing show, his spectacular rise to fame with a legendary boy band, and his bold decision to step out as a confident solo artist. Harry is known not just for his catchy songs, but for his message of treating people with kindness and always being true to yourself. With fun illustrations and simple text, this exciting book celebrates the power of following your creative dreams and shows how a kid with a great voice grew up to change the pop music landscape forever.

All her life, Oona has traveled the cold roads as a tinker's daughter, dreaming of a warm home of her own. Though she has nothing, she moves from village to village, offering a helping hand wherever there is trouble or sadness. When the Great Famine strikes and food runs out, Oona must leave the only community she knows. Drifting to sleep under a thorn bush on a snowy Christmas Eve, her lifetime of quiet kindness is about to be rewarded. Wake up with Oona to discover a wonderful holiday miracle where the fairies of Ireland finally make her greatest dream come true.

Glasgow is a city sharply divided by old prejudices. You are either Catholic or Protestant, a Celtic fan or a Rangers fan. Stumbling down the wrong street at the wrong time can be incredibly dangerous. Graham and Joe know they should probably never have become friends. But a shared passion for football brings them together, and they just want to play the game without worrying about the bitter rivalries surrounding them. Then, the annual Orange Walks begin, bringing all of the city's boiling tension right to the surface. Everything changes when the two boys witness a shocking and violent attack on a young asylum seeker named Kyoul. Suddenly, staying out of the conflict is no longer an option. Drawn into a secret pact to help Kyoul and his girlfriend, Joe and Graham must decide exactly where their loyalties lie in a world demanding they pick a side.

Have you ever wondered if there is a real magic word? It turns out there is, and it is a word you can use every single day! Bestselling authors Bill O'Reilly and James Patterson have teamed up to show you just how powerful the word please can be. Whether you are trying to find a home for a lovable stray dog, looking for a friend to join you on the seesaw, hoping for one more bedtime story, or really needing a delicious chocolate chip cookie, saying please can make amazing things happen. Filled with beautiful, bright illustrations from many different artists, this charming book takes you through fun everyday situations where one little word makes a massive difference. You will see how easy it is to bring smiles to the faces of your friends and family. Get ready to discover the magic power of please!

Miss Jane Marple is an elderly lady from a quiet English village who possesses a brilliant and uncanny knack for solving the most perplexing puzzles. Now, she is packing her bags for a globe trotting tour of crime, deception, and detection. Follow this deceptively demure detective as she travels far beyond her sleepy town, encountering dark mysteries at every turn. Her adventures lead her to a dangerous improvisation on a New York City Broadway stage, a cruise ship bound for Hong Kong plagued by terrible omens, and an Italian holiday shattered by a nefarious plot. From poisoned Christmas dinners to blackmail and revenge, no secret is safe from her sharp wit. Twelve acclaimed authors bring their own unique twists to these brand new mysteries, honoring a legendary character. Step into a world of hidden motives and clever clues, where the most unassuming observer is always the smartest person in the room.

Blast off into ten incredible stories that will whisk you away to amazing "Other Worlds"! What if your brand-new robot shoes decided they had a mind of their own and started a rebellion? Or what if a group of friendly ghosts needed your help to find the perfect new home? Get ready to meet brave heroes, discover planets you've only dreamed of, and laugh out loud at silly surprises around every corner. This collection is packed with adventures that take you from the farthest reaches of outer space to magical lands hidden just beyond your imagination. Explore what happens when everyday life gets a little bit weird, and discover fantastic possibilities with each new tale. Perfect for young readers who love exciting journeys and discovering the unexpected.