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With the frogs

Greenburg, J. C. (Judith C.)


"A Stepping Stone book." Still reduced to the size of insects, Andrew, Judy, and the robot Thudd go to a pond, where they encounter dragonflies, moss animals, and fierce larvae in an attempt to learn why frogs are disappearing throughout the world.
Date Published:2008

Mr. Wolf's class. 1 /

Steinke, Aron Nels,


Chiefly illustrations. Chronicles the everyday adventures of Mr. Wolf, a new teacher at Hazelwood Elementary school, and his class of wild and special students.
Date Published:2018

Grace the cove dragon

Mara, Maddy,


"The sea dragons"--Cover. Three new girls share an incredible secret--they can transform into powerful Sea Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest! They must work together to banish the evil Fire Queen, once and for all.
Date Published:2023

Heidi Heckelbeck is the bestest babysitter!

Coven, Wanda


Heidi teams up with her friends to create a babysitting station at the Brewster Elementary fair, but when things do not go as smoothly as planned, Heidi turns to her Book of Spells to find the perfect magical solution.
Date Published:2015

Heidi Heckelbeck says "cheese!"

Coven, Wanda.


Distraught when her loose tooth falls out before Student Picture Day, second-grader Heidi Heckelbeck turns to her Book of Spells for a remedy.
Date Published:2015

Heidi Heckelbeck is a flower girl

Coven, Wanda.


Unlike her brother Henry who is excited to be the ring bearer in Aunt Sophie's wedding, Heidi is not looking forward to walking down the aisle in a fancy flower girl dress, but when Henry loses the ring, Heidi must stir up a spell to create a new one before the big day.
Date Published:2014

One big happy family

Barrows, Annie,


When classmate Vanessa insists that all single children are spoiled, Ivy wonders whether she can become "unspoiled" by giving away all her clothes at school (which does not go over well with her teacher or parents)--but ultimately decides that all she needs to accomplish her goal is a little sister.
Date Published:2018

Marion and the secret letter

Barkley, Callie,


Taking a turn caring for the class pet hamster, Marion is devastated when the hamster goes missing and she receives an anonymous letter in her locker with clues leading to a mysterious scavenger hunt.
Date Published:2017

The case of Windy Lake

Hutchinson, Michael, 1971-


Conflict arises in a fictional Indigenous community when a mine is proposed near by. The Mighty Muskrats must solve the mystery of a missing archaeologist and explore their culture and heritage by doing so.
Date Published:2019

Love you forever

Munsch, Robert N., 1945-,


A young woman tells her son, throughout his childhood how she loves him, until a time when the son has a daughter of his own and passes on the same message of love.
Date Published:2025

Crumbs

Cummings, Phil,


Previously published: Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Press, 2022. Illustrated by Shane Devries. "On a wintry city street, a one-legged bird dances for crumbs to eat . . . but Ella has nothing to give. Then her father shows how a simple act of human kindness can spread joy to all. A captivating and universal story to warm the hearts of readers everywhere, from the award-winning creators of Boy and Ride, Ricardo, Ride."--
Date Published:2023

Previously published: Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Press, 2022. Illustrated by Shane Devries. "On a wintry city street, a one-legged bird dances for crumbs to eat . . . but Ella has nothing to give. Then her father shows how a simple act of human kindness can spread joy to all. A captivating and universal story to warm the hearts of readers everywhere, from the award-winning creators of Boy and Ride, Ricardo, Ride."--

Date Published:2023

The world needs more purple people

Bell, Kristen, 1980-


"What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends, and communities together, and they speak up for what's right. They are kind and hardworking, and they love to laugh (especially at Grandpa's funny noises)! A purple person is an everyday superhero! How do you become one? That's the fun part! Penny Purple will lead you through the steps. Get ready to be silly, exercise your curiosity, use your voice, and be inspired."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

"What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends, and communities together, and they speak up for what's right. They are kind and hardworking, and they love to laugh (especially at Grandpa's funny noises)! A purple person is an everyday superhero! How do you become one? That's the fun part! Penny Purple will lead you through the steps. Get ready to be silly, exercise your curiosity, use your voice, and be inspired."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Here we are : notes for living on Planet Earth

Jeffers, Oliver,


Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you've only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let's explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey. And you'll figure lots of things out for yourself. Just remember to leave notes for everyone else... Some things about our planet are pretty complicated, but things can be simple, too: you've just got to be kind.
Date Published:2023

Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you've only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let's explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey. And you'll figure lots of things out for yourself. Just remember to leave notes for everyone else... Some things about our planet are pretty complicated, but things can be simple, too: you've just got to be kind.

Date Published:2023

Stella, queen of the snow

Gay, Marie-Louise


"A Groundwood book". Stella and her younger brother, Sam, spend a winter's day exploring its many wonders by pelting each other with snowballs, making snow angels, and visiting the snow-white forest.
Date Published:2000