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Hatchamob: MegaBlock Edition by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll three books in one handy dandy collection!Ellie and her new friend Ridge stumbled across the king's horrible secret. Or rather, the secret stumbled across them, in the form of a raging behemoth that almost destroyed their village.They now know the entire kingdom is in danger, and Ellie takes it upon herself to warn the villages... -
![Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor]()
Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher...Categorized as:
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![The Accidental Minecraft Family: Witherton Wonderland (Christmas Special): AMF Holiday Special Series by Pixel Ate]()
The Accidental Minecraft Family: Witherton Wonderland (Christmas Special): AMF Holiday Special Series by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's Christmastime for the Smith family. The only problem is... all of their extended family is busy this year!Dad can't have the family sad for Christmas, so he comes up with a great Going back to Witherton, to spend Christmas with their friends from their very first Minecraft adventure... -
![Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon]()
Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen curious Penguin finds a lost pinecone in the snow, their friendship grows into something... -
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![Surviving November: Stone Knights MC Book 7 by Megan Fall]()
Surviving November: Stone Knights MC Book 7 by Megan Fall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJude has spent time in jail, he's labeled an outlaw and he hates it. The Stone Knight's desperately want him to prospect, but he feels his past mistakes will hurt the club. His life is boring and going nowhere until a pretty little klutz moves in next door.May is on the run. She witnessed a crime and is now hiding and trying to stay alive... -
![A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton]()
A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA little girl rescues a strange beast in the woods and carries him safely home. But the beast is not happy and escapes! A funny and charming tale about seeing both sides of the story... -
![Walks Away Woman by Ki Longfellow]()
Walks Away Woman by Ki Longfellow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKi Longfellow, acclaimed author of Flow Down Like Silver: Hypatia of Alexandria, The Secret Magdalene, and Houdini Heart has penned Walks Away Woman, a remarkable story of an ordinary woman driven to an extraordinary decision. Overwhelmed, overwrought, and overweight, an everyday housewife walks into the Sonoran Desert to die... -
![Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen]()
Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith enough lunch for three, Mr. Magee and his dog Dee head out to the sea. But what begins as a fun day in the sun turns a bit bumpy when onel playful whale decides to say hello. Soon the crew that once was floating finds themselves flying! How will they get down? Who will come to their rescue? And when will they ever get to eat lunch? Down to the Sea with Mr... -
![They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? by Patrick F. McManus]()
They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? by Patrick F. McManus
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMcManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, unappreciated lore, and opportunities for disaster to be found in such outdoor recreations as camping, hunting, and fishing... -
![The Grasshopper Trap by Patrick F. McManus]()
The Grasshopper Trap by Patrick F. McManus
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn a collection of spoofs on outdoor life, the author explains how to construct a grasshopper trap, the many uses of a skunk ladder, and how to become a human fuel pump... -
![A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: by Chris Van Dusen]()
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: by Chris Van Dusen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when all of a sudden they find themselves plunging down a mountain and teetering on the edge of a huge waterfall! How will they find their way out of this slippery situation? Chris Van Dusen, the creator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee, has filled this new adventure with charming illustrations and a playful, rhyming text... -
![The Trail by Ethan Gallogly]()
The Trail by Ethan Gallogly
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Transformative Journey on the John Muir TrailA NEXT GEN INDIE BOOK AWARD FINALISTSet authentically in the High Sierra, The Trail is a moving story showing how nature helps us find what’s missing in our lives.The Trail is fused with humor, philosophy, and trail lore...Categorized as:
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![Bear Feels Scared by Karma Wilson]()
Bear Feels Scared by Karma Wilson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBad weather frightens Bear, but his woodland friends are there to help him in this sweet, reassuring Bear story from bestselling duo Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman!In the deep, dark woodsby the Strawberry Vale,a big bear lumbersdown a small, crooked trail…The sun is setting and it’s getting chilly... -
![Rebecca's World: Journey to the Forbidden Planet by Terry Nation]()
Rebecca's World: Journey to the Forbidden Planet by Terry Nation
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRebecca's world is a marvellously gripping (and frequently comic) adventure story, with a memorable cast of characters. A story that will be enjoyed by children and adults alike...Categorized as:
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![The Edge of Harmony: The Guardian Maidens Book 2 by Marilyn Foxworthy]()
The Edge of Harmony: The Guardian Maidens Book 2 by Marilyn Foxworthy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy name is Ronin. This is the second book of my life as an Adventurer Monk. I left my clan’s village a few weeks ago. I took nothing but the clothes that I wore, the wooden sword that I had carved myself, and a sharpened piece of flint. I didn’t have a cloak to sleep in until later, when I had worked enough to have a few coins buy one. In fact, I didn’t even have a name... -
![The Heart of the Falcon by Marilyn Foxworthy]()
The Heart of the Falcon by Marilyn Foxworthy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy name is Ronin. This is the third book of my life as an Adventurer Monk. So far, I’ve made a name for myself locally and established a house with wonderful mates. Today, the 311-year-old Elf-Woman, The White Falcon, appeared and says that she will join us. She was a surprise. 311 looks good on a strong-blooded Elf. This should be an adventure in itself. The Kobold Cave is empty…of Kobolds... -
![Defending Zoe: Stone Knights MC Book 9 by Megan Fall]()
Defending Zoe: Stone Knights MC Book 9 by Megan Fall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDagger is known as the comedian of the Stone Knight's MC. When things get too tense, he steps in and lightens the mood. It's what he's good at. He plays the field, he lives life to the fullest, and he has a blast.Zoe has had a difficult life. Her parents died when she was young, and her sister has been lovingly raising her... -
![Trapped with the Woodsman by M.S. Parker]()
Trapped with the Woodsman by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI lost everything when Dad died. He was my motivator and cheerleader…and the reason my standards in men are so high. I don't hate relationships; I just can't justify them. It doesn't matter anyway. It's not like perfect guys just show up out of nowhere... -
![Open House for Butterflies by Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak]()
Open House for Butterflies by Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsContinuing a two-year program to bring back twenty-two Maurice Sendak treasures long out of print, our second season of publication highlights one of the most successful author-illustrator pairings of all time. A pioneer of great children's literature, Ruth Krausspublished more than thirty books for children during a career that spanned forty years... -
![Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor]()
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA determined snail.A plump cabbage.A truly epic journey . . .In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship... -
![Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer]()
Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMicha Archer's detailed collages give readers an outlook on the splendors of nature.When two curious kids embark on a wonder walk, they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light... -
![How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers]()
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOnce there was a boy, and that boy loved stars very much. So much so that he decided to catch one of his very own. But how? Waiting for them to grow tired from being up in the sky all night doesn't work. Climbing to the top of the tallest tree? No, not tall enough. The boy has a rocket ship . . . but it is made of paper and doesn't fly well at all... -
![Dark Side of the Moon by V.R. Tapscott]()
Dark Side of the Moon by V.R. Tapscott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this sequel to Jane Bond, Jane finds some very interesting things in the basement left behind when Kit went away. Among them is a fully operational space ship. Of course, the catch is, how can Jane fly it? Once Jane overcomes that hurdle, she and her friends are on the way again - and a new friend by the name of Olive comes along to pilot the ship - and make pancakes... -
![The Bear Report by Thyra Heder]()
The Bear Report by Thyra Heder
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA girl and a polar bear take a stunning journey through the Arctic in this award-winning picture book from the author-illustrator of Alfie and How Do You Dance?What’s there to say about polar bears? They’re big. They’re mean. They eat things. Bor-ing. At least that’s how Sophie feels when she sits down to do her homework... -
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![Old Rock by Deb Pilutti]()
Old Rock by Deb Pilutti
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsQuirky charm infuses this tale of Old Rock's life story, which is much more exciting than you'd expect.Old Rock has been sitting in the same spot in the pine forest for as long as anyone can remember. Spotted Beetle, Tall Pine, and Hummingbird think just sitting there must be boring, but they are in for a wonderful surprise... -
![Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld]()
Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew York Times best-selling duo Stick and Stone are STICKing together in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book that proves once and for all why best friends ROCK! From beloved picture book creators Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld, perfect for fans of Kelly DiPucchio and Jory John. When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, a friendship is born... -
![Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld]()
Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSometimes being small can have its advantages. If you're a little cloud like Cloudette, people call you cute nicknames, and you can always find a good spot to watch the fireworks. But what about when you want to do something big, like help a giant garden grow, or make a brook babble?This charming book gets at the heart of what it means to make a difference no matter your size... -
![This Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers]()
This Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day the Crayons Quit comes the age-old tale of a boy and his moose . . . Wilfred is a boy with rules. He lives a very orderly life. It's fortunate, then, that he has a pet who abides by rules, such as not making noise while Wilfred educates him on his record collection... -
![Run with the Wind by Tom McCaughren]()
Run with the Wind by Tom McCaughren
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Don't forget,' said the old fox, "If danger threatens, run with the wind."In the Land of Sinna, Black Tip, Vickey, Old Sage Brush, Fang and the rest of the foxes who live around Beech Paw are in trouble. The fur companies are hunting them almost to extinction. The foxes have no choice but to set out in search of the secret of survival...Categorized as:
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![Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever! by Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld]()
Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever! by Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA brand new adventure for BFFs Stick and Stone, in which Stick searches for his family tree and discovers the importance of found family and forever friends.Stick has always wanted to find his family tree... -
![East in Eden by Izabela Shopova]()
East in Eden by Izabela Shopova
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSurviving New Zealand in characteristic Eastern European style, while helplessly falling in love with the 'Land of the Thousand Rainbows', the 'Most Beautiful Rainy Hell', the 'Land of Relentless Biscuit Eaters' - Aotearoa, the 'Last Eden on Earth'... -
![Stickler Loves the World by Lane Smith]()
Stickler Loves the World by Lane Smith
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith comes Stickler, a woodland creature who reminds us to appreciate the everyday wonders we often ignore. In a picture book that’s both silly and sweet, readers will find Stickler’s enthusiasm irresistible and see the world anew... -
![Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena]()
Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJory John’s Bad Seed series meets After the Fall by Dan Santat in this charming picture book about a young acorn’s grand adventure and the incredible transformation that follows.Acorn is a little wild, and from his oak tree perch, he longs for adventure...Categorized as:
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![چتری برای دو نفر by Jonathan London]()
چتری برای دو نفر by Jonathan London
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGet ready for a rainy-day adventure with Duck and Hippo! Duck and Hippo may be completely different, but they are best friends. When playful Duck invites careful Hippo to go for a walk in the rain, they have trouble sharing Duck’s umbrella. But Duck and Hippo won’t let that stop them... -
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![I'm Not Scared, You're Scared! by Seth Meyers]()
I'm Not Scared, You're Scared! by Seth Meyers
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the incomparable host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” comes a hilarious new picture book.When you're a bear who is easily scared, it's hard to have friends. Fortunately, Bear has one: Rabbit, who is very brave. One day, Rabbit urges Bear to face his fears and embark on an adventure together. However, things don't entirely go as planned, and the two friends learn the true meaning of bravery... -
![The Octopus Escapes by Maile Meloy]()
The Octopus Escapes by Maile Meloy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom a New York Times bestselling author comes this poignant, lyrical tale about nature's great escape artist—perfect for fans of the Oscar-winning documentary film My Octopus Teacher .The octopus is happy in his undersea cave until one day, a diver captures him and takes him to live in an aquarium. The humans give him food and tests that look like toys... -
![Noddy Gets Into Trouble by Enid Blyton]()
Noddy Gets Into Trouble by Enid Blyton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPoor Noddy has landed himself in serious trouble. A mysterious bell wearer has been breaking into Miss Fluffy Cat's house and stealing her tarts and pies. Now all of Toyland think Noddy, the most famous bell jangler in town, is the culprit! With the help of his friend Tessie Bear, join Noddy as he sets out to uncover the real Toy Town burglar... -
![Spanish Short Stories For Beginners: 8 Unconventional Short Stories to Grow Your Vocabulary and Learn Spanish the Fun Way! by Olly Richards]()
Spanish Short Stories For Beginners: 8 Unconventional Short Stories to Grow Your Vocabulary and Learn Spanish the Fun Way! by Olly Richards
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsImprove your comprehension, grow your vocabulary and ignite your imagination with these eight unconventional Spanish short stories! ** Fully revised and updated! ** In this book you will find: Short stories from a variety of compelling genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller, so you’ll have great fun reading, whilst learning a wide range of new vocabulary and rapidly... -
![The Umbrella by Jan Brett]()
The Umbrella by Jan Brett
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA walk through the Costa Rican cloud forest provides a wonderfully lush setting for Jan Brett's beloved animal illustrations. When Carlos drops his umbrella to climb a tree for a better view of the animals, they all cram into the banana-leaf umbrella as it floats by--from the little tree frog to the baby tapir to the big jaguar and more... -
![Draw! by Raúl Colón]()
Draw! by Raúl Colón
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBased on his own childhood, beloved and award-winning artist Raúl Colón’s wordless book is about the limitless nature of creativity and imagination.A boy alone in his room.Pencils.Sketchbook in hand.What would it be like to on safari?Imagine... -
![Acquisitions Incorporated by Wizards of the Coast]()
Acquisitions Incorporated by Wizards of the Coast
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExplore a wealth of peril and personalities in this campaign book for the world’s greatest roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons.Acquisitions Incorporated is a different flavor of Dungeons & Dragons. A fifth edition D&D book created in partnership with Penny Arcade Inc... -
![Misunderstood Shark by Ame Dyckman, Scott Magoon]()
Misunderstood Shark by Ame Dyckman, Scott Magoon
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEvery beachgoer knows that there's nothing more terrifying than a... SHARRRK! But this shark is just misunderstood, or is he? In a wholly original, sidesplittingly funny story, New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Scott Magoon take this perennial theme and turn it on its (hammer)head with a brand-new cheeky character... -
![Ah Ha! by Jeff Mack]()
Ah Ha! by Jeff Mack
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrog is settling in for a relaxing day at the pond. (AAHH.) But wait—there are other creatures at the pond as well. (AH HA!) And some of them are out to get Frog. (AHHH!) Not to worry, Frog gets the last laugh... -
![Ready for Anything! by Keiko Kasza]()
Ready for Anything! by Keiko Kasza
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA warm, funny tale for little worriers At first, Raccoon thought a picnic with his friend Duck sounded like fun, but he?s having second thoughts. After all, picnics can be very dangerous. They might get attacked by bees, or fall into the river, or even run into a giant, fire-breathing dragon who lives in a cave! Yes, a picnic is a very bad idea indeed... -
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![Storm by Sam Usher]()
Storm by Sam Usher
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA storm is brewing and the wind is picking up, so a boy and his grandfather decide it's the perfect weather for kite flying... -
![Let’s Play! by Hervé Tullet]()
Let’s Play! by Hervé Tullet
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA brilliant new companion book from the creator of PRESS HERE and MIX IT UP!It's only a yellow dot...but what a dot it is! Readers won't be able to resist this jaunty, adventurous dot, nor its invitation to play along... -
![Pew! Pew! Volume 1: Sex! Guns! Spaceships! Oh My by Rachel Aukes, M.D. Cooper]()
Pew! Pew! Volume 1: Sex! Guns! Spaceships! Oh My by Rachel Aukes, M.D. Cooper
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings9 Comedic space opera tales of big spaceships, poor life decisions, and lots of Pew! Follow the adventures of swashbuckling heroes and heroines who forgot their swash and didn't do up their buckles as they gallivant across the stars, saving the downtrodden and trodding on some of the down. Delta-Team: A "Simple" Kidnapping - M. D. Cooper The Methane Lake of Excruciating Tedium - Felix R... -
![Ned the Knitting Pirate by Diana Murray]()
Ned the Knitting Pirate by Diana Murray
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe crew of the pirate ship the Rusty Heap are a fearsome bunch! They're tougher than gristle and barnacle grit. They heave and they ho and they swab and they . . . knit?Well, one of them does, at least! Unfortunately for Ned, his knitting doesn't go over well with the captain and crew. They urge him to hide his hobby and strive to be scurvier, like pirates should be... -
![Oliver Finds His Way by Phyllis Root, Christopher Denise]()
Oliver Finds His Way by Phyllis Root, Christopher Denise
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA small bear looks for—and finds—courage and a way home. While Mama hangs the wash outand Papa rakes the leaves,Oliver chases a big yellow leaf . . .Oliver is so intent on following a blowing autumn leaf that he doesn’t even notice that he’s lost his way. All alone at the edge of the woods, he starts to cry. He cries and cries - but he is still lost. And so he rubs his nose and tries to think. . -
![The Donkey Rustlers by Gerald Durrell]()
The Donkey Rustlers by Gerald Durrell
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo children vacationing on a Greek isle in the Ionian sea devise a plan where by stolen donkeys save the land of a friend from having the mortgage foreclosed...
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