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Soar Across America with Benny

Benny the Bald Eagle spreads his wings and takes readers on a bright trip across the United States. As Benny soars from famous landmarks to wide-open landscapes, young readers are introduced to places such as the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge, farms, fields, and even the excitement of rocket launches. The story presents American geography and national symbols in simple, friendly language for early elementary readers. With its travel-adventure frame and cheerful educational focus, this book is designed for children who like animals, maps, landmarks, and learning about the country around them. It also highlights kindness, community, and curiosity as Benny discovers how many different places and people help make America feel big, beautiful, and connected.
6-8 Years
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Jasmine Toguchi is not ready for her trip to Japan to end. In Kyoto, she has more to see, more to learn, and more time with Sophie and Obaachan. Her grandmother helps her slow down and notice the moment she is in, but Jasmine is already worrying about how far away Obaachan will feel once she returns to the United States. So Jasmine makes a plan, complete with vegetable seeds, a pink flamingo, and plenty of love. This heartfelt chapter book blends humor, travel, gardening, and family connection as Jasmine looks for a way to carry part of her Japan visit home with her.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 86 Pages
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Jasmine Toguchi has packed her toothbrush, her special journal, and a huge amount of excitement. Her family is going to Japan, and Tokyo is full of things to discover: temples, city views, ramen shops, and places Jasmine has only heard about before. But exploring a new country is not always easy. Jasmine makes mistakes, gets confused, and cannot seem to escape her older sister Sophie's bad mood. With humor and heart, this illustrated chapter book follows Jasmine as she tries to find her footing far from home. Readers will enjoy the travel adventure, the sibling tension, and the lively introduction to Japanese culture through the eyes of a curious eight-year-old who wants very much to be brave.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 90 Pages
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Jasmine Toguchi is ready for time with Sophie in Japan, but her cousin Akari has other plans. In Hiroshima, Jasmine visits her grandmother and meets Akari, hoping for a new friend and more fun with her big sister. Instead, Akari seems much more interested in Sophie. Jasmine feels left out, jealous, and unsure how to keep the peace when her feelings keep bubbling over. With gentle humor and a strong family heart, this chapter book explores visiting relatives, making room for new friendships, and handling jealousy in a way young readers will recognize. Jasmine's trip also offers a thoughtful introduction to Hiroshima, kindness, and connection across distance.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 76 Pages
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Japan is wonderful, but Jasmine Toguchi is starting to miss home. When her family visits Kabo, the village where her grandmother grew up, Jasmine hopes the beach, tangerine grove, and local festival will shake off her homesick mood. She especially wants to explore with her older sister Sophie. But Sophie would rather stay inside reading manga, and Jasmine cannot understand why her sister will not just have fun with her. This warm chapter book follows Jasmine through a summer adventure filled with family feelings, cultural discovery, and small mistakes. As she learns to compromise, readers see how sisters can care about each other even when they want different things.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 88 Pages
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The Ship that Started a Nation

By Rebecca Siegel Pictures by Mike Love With Michael Lauritano
Step aboard the famous Mayflower and join the Pilgrims on their perilous journey across the ocean. This beautifully detailed book takes you back four hundred years to discover what it was really like to leave England and start a completely new life in North America. You will learn all about the brave crew and passengers, the heavy cargo they brought on board, and exactly what happened when they finally dropped anchor in Cape Cod. The journey was not easy, and the challenges only continued once they arrived. You will also meet the Wampanoag people and learn how the sudden arrival of the Pilgrims changed their traditional way of life forever. Packed with fascinating historical facts, you will uncover the true story behind the Mayflower Compact and the first Thanksgiving. With atmospheric scenes and engaging details, you will feel as if you are truly there, witnessing the early events that shaped a nation.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 67 Pages
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Get ready to pack your bags for a hilarious trip to Grandma's house. In this clever picture book, a young boy decides exactly what he needs for his visit, but his mother has a very different packing list in mind. As you read along, the list of items grows longer and longer in a fun, repeating pattern. You get to guess the words hidden inside the pictures, turning the story into an interactive reading game. The silly mix-up between toys and practical clothes creates a funny tug-of-war that any child who loves to pack their own bags will understand. With bright illustrations and an engaging rhythm, this story makes reading aloud a joyous shared activity. See if you can remember all the items piled into the bag before the family finally heads out the door for their visit.
6-8 Years 36 Pages
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Pack your bags and get ready for a big city trip! Biff, Chip, and Kipper are heading into the heart of London for a day filled with amazing sights and busy streets. There is so much to see in the huge capital city. From famous landmarks to the bustling crowds, the children are taking it all in. But a trip to a massive city always comes with a few surprises along the way. Will they manage to see everything on their list? This story is perfect for readers who are gaining confidence and are ready for slightly longer sentences and a more detailed plot. It is a fantastic way to explore geography and travel right from your favorite reading chair.
6-8 Years 32 Pages
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And Other Useful Phrases in French and English

By Sesyle Joslin Pictures by Katharina Barry
Traveling to Paris is always a wonderful adventure, but sometimes you need to know how to properly handle the highly unexpected! This incredibly clever and charming book teaches you the most essential French phrases for your journey, though perhaps not the boring ones you might expect. Instead of just learning how to ask for simple directions, you will discover exactly what to say in French when you suddenly find a full-sized dragon relaxing right in your hotel bed. The brilliant and hilarious pairing of proper, useful phrases with utterly absurd, beautifully illustrated situations makes learning an absolute delight. You will be chuckling at the ridiculous scenarios while effortlessly absorbing real French vocabulary along the way.
6-8 Years 58 Pages
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Pack your bags and get ready for a magnificent European vacation! Baby Elephant and his family are happily preparing for an exciting trip to France, and there is so much to do before they can finally leave. As they carefully pack their trunks and get everything organized for the big journey, Baby Elephant decides to start learning how to speak French. You will love joining him as he discovers exactly what to say when he wants a snack, or how to properly greet friends when he arrives in Paris. The gentle, heartwarming story seamlessly weaves in simple vocabulary, making it wonderfully easy and fun to learn alongside him. This delightful book is the perfect introduction to a new language and the complete joy of travel.
6-8 Years
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Grab your map and get ready for a thrilling Caribbean adventure! Baby Elephant is visiting the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, and he has decided to become a brave and daring pirate. He is on a very serious mission to hunt for hidden, buried treasure, and he is learning to speak the local language along the way. As you follow him on his exciting quest, you will pick up fun and useful Spanish words right alongside him. The sunny illustrations and the playful story make learning completely effortless and totally entertaining. Whether he is demanding pirate gold or just exploring the island, his grand adventure is filled with gentle humor and cultural discovery that will completely delight you.
6-8 Years 56 Pages
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Hendrika is a plump, well-behaved Dutch cow who does nothing but eat grass in the summer and hay in the winter. But deep down, she is terribly bored with life on the farm and dreams of seeing the wondrous, bustling city she has heard so much about. Her wish comes true in the most unexpected and splashy way when she takes a clumsy tumble directly into a nearby canal. Swept away on a makeshift raft, Hendrika floats right into the heart of the city, causing a hilarious uproar among the townspeople. It is a delightfully funny adventure full of surprises, showing what happens when a curious farm animal finally gets a taste of the big wide world.
6-8 Years 40 Pages
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