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From camping to kite-flying, from picnic treats to summer
stargazing, little ones will enjoy a perfect day of summer play
with Curious George in this tabbed board book! Join George and the
man with the yellow hat as they enjoy a fun day at the beach, go on
a picnic, enjoy a whirlwind of games at the carnival, and soak up
that summer sun in this read-aloud book with rhyming text. Colorful
tabs and sturdy pages are perfect for little hands.
"A must read. 10/10." --Broderick Hunter, actor, model, and
activist This fearless debut novel explores racism, injustice, and
self-expression through the story of a promising Black football
star in Louisiana. The system is rigged. For guys like Russell
Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. As the
team's varsity tight end, Rus has a singular goal: to get a
scholarship and play on the national stage. But when his best
friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the team, Rus faces an
impossible choice: speak up or live in fear. "Please rise for the
national anthem." Desperate for change, Rus kneels during the
national anthem. In one instant, he falls from local stardom and
becomes a target for hatred. But he's not alone. With the help of
his best friend and an unlikely ally, Rus will fight for his
dreams, and for justice. "A gripping story about what it looks like
when we demand equity, justice, and recognition of our own
humanity." --Kalynn Bayron, author of Cinderella Is Dead
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Soccer Superstars
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David Bedford; Designed by Keith Brumpton
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The Team are on a high. They have just won the Superstars Record
for the most unbeaten matches. It's one of the oldest records in
the league. The problem is, the record is jinxed.
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World Cup Heroes
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David Bedford; Designed by Keith Brumpton
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The Team have achieved everything Harvey had dreamed they would.
They've won a silver trophy, medals, league titles, and they hold
the Superstars Record. Harvey, though, has been having a new dream.
In it, The Team are playing in the World Cup final... and they're
winning! Can Harvey's impossible dream be about to come true?
Based on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own experiences with Tsinii
(his grandfather), this tender story highlights intergenerational
knowledge and authentic learning experiences. Off the northern tip
of Haida Gwaii, a boy goes fishing with Tsinii, his grandfather. As
they watch the weather, jig for halibut, and row with the tides,
the boy realizes there's more to learn from Tsinii than how to
catch a fish. Written by the creators of Potlatch as Pedagogy, this
book brings the Sk'ad'a Principles to life through the art of
Janine Gibbons.
A bag of chips. That's all sixteen-year-old Rashad is looking for. What he finds instead is a fist-happy cop, Paul, who mistakes Rashad for a shoplifter, mistakes Rashad's pleadings that he's stolen nothing for belligerence, mistakes Rashad's every flinch at every punch the cop throws as further resistance and refusal to STAY STILL as ordered. But how can you stay still when someone is pounding your face into the pavement?
There were witnesses: Quinn - a varsity basketball player and Rashad's classmate who has been raised by Paul since his own father died in Afghanistan - and a video camera. Soon the beating is all over the news and Paul is getting threatened with accusations of prejudice and racial brutality. Quinn refuses to believe that the man who has basically been his saviour could possibly be guilty. But then Rashad is absent. And absent again. And again. And the basketball team - half of whom are Rashad's best friends - start to take sides. As does the school. And the town. Simmering tensions threaten to explode as Rashad and Quinn are forced to face decisions and consequences they had never considered before.
Cameron Jones plays football not because he loves it, but because
his dad believes he will one day earn a big prize: a university
funding bursary. When his father's new job takes him from the big
city to a small-town team, Cameron thinks it might be his chance to
take a step back from the game. His new team is unorganized and his
teammates seem uninterested in the discipline it takes to win. But
maybe this new team is exactly what Cameron needs to make football
fun again.
The sequel to the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "Travel Team!"
When you are the smallest kid playing a big manas game, the
challenges never stopaespecially when your name is Danny Walker.
Leading your travel team to the national championship may seem like
a dream come true, but for Danny, being at the top just means the
competition tries that much harder to knock him off. Now Dannyas
heading to Right Way basketball camp for the summer, and he knows
that with the countryas best players in attendance, heas going to
need to take his game up a notch if he wants to match up. But it
wonat be easy. Old rivals and new battles leave Danny wondering if
he really does have what it takes to stand tall.
Middle school is full of new challenges for Jackson, Gig, Isaac,
and Diego, four sports-loving friends who have always stuck
together. Lockers that won't open, older (and bigger) kids, classes
that are far apart, tons of homework--there's a lot to get used to.
One thing the boys are looking forward to, however, is making
the football team. Not every one will get what he wants, though, on
the field and at home.
THE BIRTH OF AN ICON!Relive the best Roy of the Rovers stories from
the 1950s in this exciting anthology of reprinted classic strips,
celebrating over 65 years of the iconic football comic. Roy Race is
only a schoolboy - but the scouts from the mighty Melchester Rovers
have spotted his talent, and now he's on his way to a career as
professional footballer! But how will Roy settle into the ranks at
Rovers? Can he deal with the competition, the pressure, and the
fan's expectations? One thing's for certain: if he's going to
become a club legend, he better get his scoring boots on... The
legend begins here! An icon of British comics and sporting history
is born, with his origin presented in glorious hardback for the
first time!
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Karate Rebels
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Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Diego Diaz (Beehive Illustration)
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Karate is the most important thing in Aliyah's life. It allows her
to fight - and she's good at that. It also makes her feel like a
winner. Nothing is more important to Aliyah than taking down an
opponent, especially if it's her main rival, Suma. Things soon
change with the arrival of a new student, Zoya, who also happens to
be Suma's little sister. Aliyah sees something familiar in Zoya -
an anger and aggression that reminds Aliyah of herself. Upon the
request of Suma, and with the approval of the sensei, Aliyah agrees
to train Zoya. Through their training, she helps Zoya control her
anger but also manages to learn a valuable lesson of her own -
winning isn't everything.
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Lacrosse Legend
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Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Diego Diaz (Beehive Illustration)
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Eager to follow in his father's footsteps, Ramon Hill wants nothing
more than to be a starting attacker on his lacrosse team. But his
dreams don't go as planned, and he's moved to a different position.
Playing as a midfielder lets Ramon put his skills and talent to
best use, but he can't help but feel disappointed. Will his new
position lead to bigger and better things for him and his team?
Striking Out: the second book in the Football Academy series by Tom
Palmer Yunis can't believe that he's United leading scorer. It
should be the happiest time of his life, but his father wants him
to give up football and work hard at school. Can Yunis convince his
dad that he can do both, or will he have to hang up his boots
forever? Stay on the ball this season with all the action from
Football Academy. As well as being a huge football fan, Tom Palmer
has an international reputation in reader development. He is a
coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The
Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has
been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars
scheme for five years. He is the author of the Football Detective
series, also for Puffin Books. Tom lives in West Yorkshire with his
wife and daughter. Also by Tom Palmer: Football Academy: Boys
United; Striking Out; Free Kick; Captain Fantastic Foul Play: Foul
Play; Killer Pass; Dead Ball; Own Goal; Off Side The Squad: White
Fear; Black Op
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Aim High
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Shawn Pryor; Illustrated by Diego Funck
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Friends Kerry and Zack can't get enough of their favourite
superhero, a bow-and-arrow-toting character named Brave Bowie. His
magic arrows always save the day. But when the friends sign up for
archery lessons, they soon learn that practice and hard work make
real-life archers great in the sport, not cartoon tricks.
Baseball legend Satchel Paige changes a boy's life in this
coming-of-age tale from the author of "Lucky."
When Nick is released from the hospital after suffering from polio,
he is sure that his father will never look at him in the same way
again. Once the best pitcher in youth league, Nick now walks with a
limp and is dependent on a heavy leg brace. He isn't sure he will
ever return to the mound, never mind be the star he once was.
When Nick starts working for Mr. Churchill, the owner of the
semiprofessional team Nick's dad plays for, he meets Satchel Paige,
arguably the best pitcher in the world. Not allowed in the major
leagues because of his skin color, Satchel teaches Nick that some
things can be overcome with hard work and dedication, and that just
because you're down, you are most certainly not out.
As Satchel and his unique teammates barnstorm toward a national
baseball tournament, Nick wonders if he can really overcome what
seems like the impossible and pitch again.
Lottie goes to swim lessons every Saturday, but she never gets in the water. That's because she is convinced there is a shark in the pool, a shark that wants to eat her and only her. But then Walter appears. Walter likes singing and reading books and bubble baths, and his favorite food is fish sticks, just like Lottie. When Saturday rolls around again, Lottie is no more ready to jump in the pool than she was before. Or is she? Sometimes it just takes a special friend to find the courage that was inside you all along.
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Super Sub
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Alan Gibbons; Illustrated by David Shephard
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New boy Smithy can't understand why everyone is so excited about a
player on the football team called "Bengo." He's been absent for
the first few games of the season and starts the next game on the
bench, so surely he can't be that special? But when their coach
pulls Smithy off and sends Bengo on in his place, Smithy gets a
chance to see him in action. Bengo is easily the best player
Smithy's ever seen, putting in perfect crosses and generally
running the opposition ragged. So why is Bengo left on the bench so
often, and why does he seem to bottle it when any strong tackles
come his way? An engaging football story accompanied by fascinating
facts about famous substitutes, from reluctant-reader favourite
Alan Gibbons.
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Ready, Set, Swim!
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Elliott Smith; Illustrated by Katie Kear
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Sibling rivalry gets even more intense when twins are involved!
Brothers and swimming team-mates Ty and Tristan have always tried
to one-up the other, especially in the pool. When their
competitiveness threatens to cost the team the big relay race, the
swimming twins need to rethink, reset and work together to spur the
team on to victory.
Put your trainers on, Billy Bonkers is back with more amazing
adventures! This time he's landing a plane and flying through the
air in a hot-air balloon to watch the World Cup's final. Billy and
his family are so wacky, you will laugh your socks off!
In Yehudi Mercado's full-color middle grade graphic memoir sequel
to Chunky, Hudi and his imaginary friend, Chunky, head to Jewish
summer camp, where the dynamic duo meet a new friend who can see
Chunky, too, and get mixed up in a prank war. This series is
perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft. Hudi finally
embraced his love of art and comedy, but his class clown antics
keep getting him in trouble. After Hudi's artwork lands him in
detention again, his parents decide a change is needed when summer
arrives, and they sentence him to four weeks at summer camp. Hudi
is hesitant about Camp Green-a Jewish sleepaway camp in the blazing
Texas desert. At least he still has Chunky. Then Hudi meets Pepe, a
fellow camper who's also Latinx, Jewish, and a comedian like Hudi,
and who-get this-can also see Chunky! What?! The rest of Hudi's
bunkmates are also a motley crew of misfits. Has Hudi finally found
his people? This new friendship with Pepe leads Hudi and Chunky
into all kinds of hijinks, including a prank war with a few rival
campers: the rich, preppy trio of Joshes. Hudi soon realizes that
Pepe is driven by more than just making people laugh and he's not
telling Hudi the truth. As the pranks escalate further than Hudi
wants, he's at risk of getting labeled a troublemaker again-can
Chunky help Hudi save this new friendship? Or will it flame out?
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