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Hardback. Condition: Good. A not-too-spooky Halloween story that turns the Badger State into a monster-filled playground--perfect for kids ages 4-8! From Milwaukee to Madison, monsters are on the move--but they're here to party, not to scare. A Halloween Scare in Wisconsin is a delightfully silly read-aloud that combines colorful creatures, playful rhymes, and just enough mischief to thrill young readers without the frights. Designed for early elementary readers, this story delivers age-appropriate Halloween fun with a gentle tone and rhythmic verse that parents and teachers love to read aloud. Though lightly sprinkled with nods to local landmarks like North Point Water Tower and Pabst Mansion, the focus stays on the joyful energy of Halloween night, as silly monsters descend for a celebration more festive than frightening. With bright, whimsical illustrations and a charming story that invites laughter and curiosity, this book has become a seasonal favorite for families from Wisconsin--and beyond. Whether you're building a Halloween basket, planning a classroom storytime, or sharing a cozy October evening with little ones, A Halloween Scare in Wisconsin brings warmth, giggles, and monster magic to every fall bookshelf. A must-have for fans of Room on the Broom, Little Blue Truck's Halloween, and not-so-scary seasonal reads. Prepare, if you dare, for a Wisconsin scare, A night of pure terror to whiten your hair. A tale full of sights that are best left unseen. You ready? You sure? This was my Halloween. Le Ray, Marina (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 2020 Best Book Awards Finalist - Young Adult2019 Maxy Awards Best Young AdultWith sophisticated prose, this gritty coming-of-age story blends the familiar and the unthinkable as the lead learns to use her voice. -Kirkus Reviews (Best Indie Books of 2019)Kit Kat was born in Athens, Greece. Her mother was a prostitute, and their protector was a pimp. After an early childhood marked by violence, homelessness, and time in an orphanage, a Greek-American woman adopted her and moved her to New York. Kit Kat was eight years old, with a new name, a new country, and a new mother who tried to silence her memories and experiences. She sought refuge in books, and after a failed suicide attempt at the age of thirteen, she discovered Charlotte Bront 's Jane Eyre. This book saved her life, and at fifteen, Kit Kat begins to write letters to Jane Eyre as a means of surviving a childhood she still remembers, the family she left behind, and the new mother that refuses to acknowledge her past.Kit Kat's letters to Jane Eyre demonstrate the resilience and power that she derives from Jane's own dark narrative and the parallels between their lives that include being neglected, unloved, poor, orphaned, and almost destroyed by the madwoman in their lives. This coming of age and semi-autobiographical novel is about family, loss, forgiveness, and the power of a good book.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Perfectly sized for little hands, this innovative take on nursery rhymes allows young children to touch and touch and trace along the shapes on every page as they learn Itsy Bitsy Spider, This Little Piggy, and more. Playful illustrations and the interactive tracing elements will make this sturdy board book a story time favorite. Marina Le Ray (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Teaching Kids to Love the Earth is a collection of 186 earth-caring activities designed for use with children of all ages to help them experience and appreciate the earth. This book leads you through the authors? Sense of Wonder Circle: curiosity, exploration, discovery, sharing, and passion. Each chapter contains a story, instructions for a main activity, suggestions for related activities, and a lsit of additional resources. Teaching Kids to Love the Earth will enable you and the children you work with to experience a ?sense of wonder? about the world we share. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Shortlisted for the 1988 Booker Prize and winner of the Macmillan Silver Pen Award, this novel tells the story of a family and is set in the south of the Italian peninsula, during the early part of this century. The author's other work includes Monuments and Maidens and The Skating Party.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. High-spirited Max is always getting into trouble. She digs up the neighbor's flowers and barks at the mailman. She even stole a pizza right off the table What is Max's family to do with such a mischievous dog? This endearing tale of the rascally Max will delight kids who often find themselves on the receiving end of the word No The vivid illustrations and humorous text work together to reassure children that, even when they are in trouble, they are still loved. Haskamp, Steve (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A secret mermaid world is only the beginning.10-year-old Kai feels like he's got this junior protector thing down. But when he fails to stop his mom and sister from being kidnapped, Kai isn't sure he's cut out for the job. Delphi is finally starting to feel at home in Pineapple Cove. But when she discovers an underwater world that just feels right, she questions where she truly belongs.Together, Kai and Delphi must face their fears, journey to an underwater world, and rescue Kai's family, before time runs out.A Mermaid's Promise is the magical second book in the Legend of Pineapple Cove series for young readers. If you like bravely exploring mythical worlds with trusty animal sidekicks, then you'll love Marina Bowman's fantasy-adventure story.Buy A Mermaid's Promise today and share the gift of imaginative adventure with your kiddos And don't forget to search for the pineapples hidden throughout the vibrant illustrations in each chapter.Ages 6-12 - Kids Chapter Books - Fantasy Adventure + Mystery Series.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 'Lively . . . a joy to read' - The TimesShortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prizeFrom the bestselling author of A Short History of Tractors in UkrainianNorth London in the twenty-first century: a place where a son will swiftly adopt an old lady and take her home from hospital to impersonate his dear departed mother, rather than lose the council flat.A time of golden job opportunities, though you might have to dress up as a coffee bean or work as an intern at an undertaker or put up with champagne and posh French dinners while your boss hits on you.A place rich in language - whether it's Romanian, Ukrainian, Russian, Swahili or buxom housing officers talking managementese.A place where husbands go absent without leave and councillors sacrifice cherry orchards at the altar of new builds.Marina Lewycka is back in this hilarious, farcical, tender novel of modern issues and manners.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. A not-too-spooky Halloween story that turns the City by the Bay into a monster-filled playground--perfect for kids ages 4-8! From Bayview to Noe Valley, monsters are on the move--but they're here to party, not to scare. A Halloween Scare in San Francisco is a delightfully silly read-aloud that combines colorful creatures, playful rhymes, and just enough mischief to thrill young readers without the frights. Designed for early elementary readers, this story delivers age-appropriate Halloween fun with a gentle tone and rhythmic verse that parents and teachers love to read aloud. Though lightly sprinkled with nods to local landmarks like Alcatraz and Transamerica Pyramid, the focus stays on the joyful energy of Halloween night, as silly monsters descend for a celebration more festive than frightening. With bright, whimsical illustrations and a charming story that invites laughter and curiosity, this book has become a seasonal favorite for families from San Francisco--and beyond. Whether you're building a Halloween basket, planning a classroom storytime, or sharing a cozy October evening with little ones, A Halloween Scare in San Francisco brings warmth, giggles, and monster magic to every fall bookshelf. A must-have for fans of Room on the Broom, Little Blue Truck's Halloween, and not-so-scary seasonal reads. Prepare, if you dare, for a San Francisco scare, A night of pure terror to whiten your hair. A tale full of sights that are best left unseen. You ready? You sure? This was my Halloween. Le Ray, Marina (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Shortlisted for the 1988 Booker Prize and winner of the Macmillan Silver Pen Award, this novel tells the story of a family and is set in the south of the Italian peninsula, during the early part of this century. The author's other work includes Monuments and Maidens and The Skating Party.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Anextraordinary and timely novel, aWalter Dean Myers Award Honor Book,examines what it's like to grow up under surveillance in America. Be careful what you say and who you say it to.Anyone might be a watcher. Naeem is a Bangledeshi teenager living in Queens who thinks he can charm his way through anything. But then mistakes catch up with him. So do the cops, who offer him an impossible choice: spy on his Muslim neighbors and report back to them on shady goings-on, or face a police record. Naeem wants to be a hero-a protector. He wants his parents to be proud of him. But as time goes on, the line between informing and entrapping blurs. Is he saving or betraying his community? Inspired by actual surveillance practices in New York City and elsewhere, Marina Budhos's extraordinary and timely novel examines what it's like to grow up with Big Brother always watching. Naeem's riveting story is as vivid and involving as today's headlines. Walter Dean Myers Award Honor Book, We Need Diverse Books Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book YALSA Best YA Fiction for Young Adults "A fast-moving, gripping tale." -SLJ, Starred.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Anextraordinary and timely novel, aWalter Dean Myers Award Honor Book,examines what it's like to grow up under surveillance in America. Be careful what you say and who you say it to.Anyone might be a watcher. Naeem is a Bangledeshi teenager living in Queens who thinks he can charm his way through anything. But then mistakes catch up with him. So do the cops, who offer him an impossible choice: spy on his Muslim neighbors and report back to them on shady goings-on, or face a police record. Naeem wants to be a hero-a protector. He wants his parents to be proud of him. But as time goes on, the line between informing and entrapping blurs. Is he saving or betraying his community? Inspired by actual surveillance practices in New York City and elsewhere, Marina Budhos's extraordinary and timely novel examines what it's like to grow up with Big Brother always watching. Naeem's riveting story is as vivid and involving as today's headlines. Walter Dean Myers Award Honor Book, We Need Diverse Books Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book YALSA Best YA Fiction for Young Adults "A fast-moving, gripping tale." -SLJ, Starred.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Illustrator Charles Reasonor's charming version of the traditional nursery rhyme Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Word balloons add a touch of sweet humor to a familiar tale. Le Ray, Marina (illustrator).

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Illustrator Charles Reasonor's charming version of the traditional nursery rhyme Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Word balloons add a touch of sweet humor to a familiar tale. Le Ray, Marina (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Illustrator Charles Reasonor's charming version of the traditional nursery rhyme Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Word balloons add a touch of sweet humor to a familiar tale. Le Ray, Marina (illustrator).

Board book. Condition: Very Good. Le Ray, Marina (illustrator).

Board book. Condition: Very Good. Le Ray, Marina (illustrator).

board_book. Condition: Fair. Le Ray, Marina (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good.