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  • Be You!

    Peter H. Reynolds

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, March 3, 2020)
    A New York Times Bestseller!Creative visionary of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, and The Dot, #1 New York Times bestseller Peter H. Reynolds creates a joyful celebration of individuality--and staying true to Y-O-U!Be curious...Be adventurous...Be brave...BE YOU!Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special, from the beloved creator of The Dot, Happy Dreamer, and New York Times bestseller, The Word Collector. Here, Reynolds reminds readers to "be your own work of art." To be patient, persistent, and true. Because there is one, and only one, YOU.In the tradition of books like Oh, the Places You'll Go! and I Wish You More comes a wholly original, inspirational celebration of individuality as only Peter H. Reynolds can create!
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  • The Word Collector

    Peter H. Reynolds

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, Jan. 30, 2018)
    From the beloved bestselling creator of The Dot and our own Happy Dreamer comes an inspiring story about the transformative and profound power of words.A New York Times BestsellerNamed an Outstanding Literary Work for Children by the NAACPSome people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collected words . . . In this extraordinary new tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower.From the creator of The Dot, I Am Human, and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world.
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  • Say Something

    Peter H. Reynolds

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, Feb. 26, 2019)
    From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes an empowering story about finding your voice, and using it to make the world a better place.A New York Times BestsellerThe world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something!In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you are... what you are thinking... and what you believe. And how you'll make it better. The time is now: SAY SOMETHING!"A motivational must-have for every collection." -- School Library Journal
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  • Giraffes Can't Dance

    Giles Andreae, Guy Parker-Rees

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, Sept. 1, 2001)
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  • Mac Undercover

    Mac Barnett, Mike Lowery

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, Sept. 11, 2018)
    A thrilling, hilarious fully-illustrated spy adventure series, from the esteemed New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author Mac Barnett!A New York Times bestsellerAn Amazon Best Book of 2018Before Mac Barnett was an author, he was a kid.And while he was a kid, he was a spy.Not just any spy.But a spy...for the Queen of England.James Bond meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this groundbreaking fully-illustrated chapter book series Mac B., Kid Spy. The precious Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only one person who can help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent, Mac B. Mac travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure...but will he find it in time?From secret identities to Karate hijinks, this fast-paced, witty and historically inspired chapter book will keep readers guessing until the very last page. With full-color illustrations and fascinating historical facts masterfully sprinkled throughout, this series offers adventure, intrigue, absurdity, history and humor. Discover this totally smart and side-splittingly funny series, and experience what it's really like to be a kid spy.
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  • Top Secret Smackdown

    Mac Barnett, Mike Lowery

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, Sept. 17, 2019)
    Mac B. is on a madcap adventure in this New York Times bestseling series! This time a stolen raven threatens to topple the Queen... and it's up to Mac to smackdown his KGB rival once and for all!Ravens have been stolen from the Tower of London! Mac B.'s top-secret mission? Travel to Iceland and retrieve the ravens... or Britain is ruined!In Iceland, Mac discovers secret submarines, hungry polar bears, mysterious blueprints... and his old archnemesis! Is the KGB man behind this birdnapping? Can Mac get the ravens to safety? It's time for an epic, top secret smackdown between these two secret agents! With full-color illustrations on every page and fascinating historical facts woven throughout, this series offers adventure, intrigue, absurdity, history, and humor. Catch the latest in the totally smart and sidesplittingly funny series, Mac B., Kid Spy.
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  • Rainbow Magic The Magical Party Collection 21 Books Set Including 3 Series

    Daisy Meadows, 9780439738613 Ruby by Daisy Meadows 978-0439738613, 043973861X, 9780439744652 Amber 978-0439744652, 0439744652, 9781843620181 Saffron 978-1843620181, 1843620189, 9780545259750 Cherry 978-0545259750, 0545259754, 9780545221696 Melodie 978-0545221696, 0545221692, 9780545266932 Grace 978-0545266932, 0545266939, 9780545028165 Katie 978-0545028165, 0545028167, 9780545041850 Bella 978-0545041850, 0545041856, 9780545041867 Georgia 978-0545041867, 0545041864, 9780545041874 Lauren 978-0545041874, 0545041872

    Paperback (Orchard Books, Aug. 16, 2019)
    Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively: Rainbow Magic The Magical Party Collection 21 Books Set Including 3 Series by Daisy Meadows (Rainbow Fairies, Party Fairies & Pet Keeper Fairies): The Rainbow Fairies 7 Books: Ruby the Red Fairy Amber the Orange Fairy Saffron the Yellow Fairy Fern the Green Fairy Sky the Blue Fairy Izzy the Indigo Fairy Heather the Violet Fairy The Party Fairies 7 Books: Cherry the Cake Fairy Melodie the Music Fairy Grace the Glitter Fairy Honey the Sweet Fairy Polly the Party Fairy Phoebe the Fashion Fairy Jasmine the Present Fairy The Pet Keeper Fairies 7 Books: Katie the Kitten Fairy Bella the Bunny Fairy Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy Lauren the Puppy Fairy Harriet the Hamster Fairy Molly the Goldfish Fairy Penny the Pony Fairy
  • Mac Cracks the Code

    Mac Barnett, Mike Lowery

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, Dec. 26, 2019)
    Mac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game World Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakable secret code... can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find out in this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett!The Queen of England calls on Mac B. once again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been recovered from a double agent. A series of clues leads Mac to France, and then to Japan, where he comes face-to-face with his arch-nemesis, the KGB man... and the world headquarters of Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac's video game skills good enough to facedown his enemy at the Video Game World Championships?With Mike Lowery's signature illustrations on every page, historical facts woven throughout, and of course intrigue, history, hilarity and more, catch the latest in this totally smart, wholly original, side-splittingly funny series from the wildly talented author Mac Barnett.
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  • The Impossible Crime

    Mac Barnett, Mike Lowery

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, Dec. 26, 2018)
    Mac B. is back... and this time, a new enemy is after the Crown Jewels! Will Mac solve this locked-room mystery in time?An instant New York Times bestseller!The Crown Jewels are in danger... again! When the jewels go missing from inside a locked room, Mac's spy skills are put to the test. How did the thief break in? Where did the jewels go? And will Mac be able to solve this locked room mystery before the thief escapes? This mystery isn't just a whodunit... it's a howdunit!The action in this adventure is nonstop, as Mac travels to an ancient Irish castle to solve the mystery. There, he encounters everything from killer king cobras to bizarre ice sculptures... and even a revenge plot dating back hundreds of years! Will you be able to solve the mystery before Mac does? Also features historical facts masterfully woven throughout the plot, and full-color illustrations on every page. Don't miss the installment of this totally smart and sidesplittingly funny New York Times bestselling series, Mac B., Kid Spy.
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  • The Sound of Danger

    Mac Barnett, Mike Lowery

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, Sept. 1, 2020)
    Mac B. is on a secret mission to retrieve a stolen, priceless piece of history in this totally true kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett!England is in trouble! A priceless violin has been stolen, and there's only one person who can help: Mac B., kid spy. Mac's adventure takes him on a top-secret museum night watch, zip-lining in Italy with his trusty corgi sidekick, and on an undercover mission in the heart of enemy territory. But when he ends up as a captured prisoner, is the mission lost for good?Catch the latest hilarious adventure in the New York Times bestselling Mac B., Kid Spy books! Mike Lowery's signature illustrations appear on every page and historical facts are woven throughout, along with intrigue, history, hilarity and more. Discover this TOTALLY TRUE, wholly original, and side-splittingly funny kid spy action-packed adventure, from the wildly talented author Mac Barnett.
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  • All Because You Matter

    Tami Charles, Bryan Collier

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, Oct. 6, 2020)
    A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed, award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier.Discover this poignant, timely, and emotionally stirring picture book, an ode to black and brown children everywhere that is full of hope, assurance, and love.Tami Charles pens a poetic, lyrical text that is part love letter, part anthem, assuring readers that they always have, and always will, matter. This powerful, rhythmic lullaby reassures readers that their matter and their worth is never diminished, no matter the circumstance: through the joy and wonder of their first steps and first laughs, through the hardship of adolescent struggles, and the pain and heartbreak of current events, they always have, and always will, matter. Accompanied by illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time Coretta Scott King Award winner or honoree, All Because You Matter empowers readers with pride, joy, and comfort, reminding them of their roots and strengthening them for the days to come.Lyrical, personal, and full of love, All Because You Matter is for the picture book audience what The Hate U Give was for YA and Ghost Boys was for middle grade: a conversation starter, a community touchstone, and a deep affirmation of worth for the young readers who need it most.
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  • The Last Dragon Chronicles Collection 7 Books Box Set By Chris D'Lacey Paperback

    Chris d'Lacey

    Paperback (Orchard Books, March 15, 2014)
    Follow the breathtaking adventures of David Rain and his quest to save the tear of the last dragon and protect the world from evil. Follow the breathtaking adventures of David Rain and his quest to save the tear of the last dragon and protect the world from evil.