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Biscuit Flies A Kite
(Paperback)
Alyssa Satin Capucilli; Illustrated by Pat Schories
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For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little
yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! It seems like
the perfect day to fly a kite, until--oh, no!--the wind begins to
blow the kite away! Join Biscuit, that sweet puppy, and his friend
Puddles as they put their furry heads together to save the day.
Woof woof! Bow wow! The gentle and appealing Biscuit books are a
wonderful first introduction to reading for little pups, and this
My First I Can Read friendship tale is perfect for shared reading
in a classroom or at home. Books at this level feature basic
language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for
sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have
appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to
continue their reading journey.
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Splash!
(Board book)
Leslie Patricelli; Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli
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R234
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Skate Like a Girl
(Hardcover)
Alison Haenlin; Illustrated by Seema Haider
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The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football series - as
seen on CBBC! An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory.
Jamie's desperate to become Highwood School's star football player
(and in his dreams, Hawkstone United's, too). But after he wrecks
his chances at the trials, the pressure's on to prove himself.
Perfect books for every young football/soccer fan Author Dan
Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier League and
attended two World Cups with the England team. "An inspiring read
for all football fans" GARY LINEKER. "Dan knows his football" OWEN
HARGREAVES. "You'll read this and want to get out there and play"
STEVEN GERRARD. "If you like football, this book's for you" FRANK
LAMPARD. "Pure class - brings the game to life"OWEN COYLE.
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Run, Mo, Run!
(Paperback)
David A Adler; Illustrated by Sam Ricks
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Mo is the star of his school's track-and-field meet in the
perenially popular, Geisel Award-winning series by David A. Adler!
Mo and his classmates from 2B will compete against the students
from class 2M in a track-and-field meet and the winning team will
get a surprise dessert! Mo, Jenna, and Dov will compete in the
day's final event--the relay race--but first, Mo has to pass the
baton without dropping it. He practices at lunch and during class,
but the baton keeps slipping out of his hand. When the score is
tied and the pressure is on, will Mo be able to win for his team?
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Squad Goals
(Paperback)
Erika J. Kendrick
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Magic Olive Poindexter has big shoes to fill. Her mother was a
professional cheerleader, her father is a retired NBA legend, her
big sister is the new face of the oh-so-glamorous Laker Girls, and
her grandmother was the first black cheerleader ever on Valentine
Middle School's HoneyBee cheer squad. Magic wants nothing more than
to follow in their footsteps. But first, she has to survive Planet
Pom Poms, the summer cheer camp where she'll audition for a spot on
the HoneyBee squad. But with zero athletic ability and a group of
mean girls who have her number, Tragic Magic is a long way from
becoming the toe-touching cheerleader heroine she dreams of being.
Things start to look up when her best friend Cappie joins her at
camp--until Cappie gets bitten by the popularity bug, that is. To
make matters worse, Magic's crushing hard on football star Dallas
Chase. Luckily, Magic's not alone: with the help of a new crew of
fabulous fellow misfits and her Grammy Mae's vintage pom poms by
her side, Tragic Magic might just survive--and even thrive--at
cheer camp.
Join Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she and her friends find a
soccer ball and decide to play a game. But what happens when the
ball gets stuck up a tree and lost in a pond? Young readers will
enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I
Can Read book about the little hippo that has captured hearts
around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.
Fiona Plays Soccer is: An endearing animal book that's a perfect
gift from parents and grandparents A sweet story about teamwork and
playing together A Level One I Can Read story geared for children
just learning to read Created by New York Times bestselling artist
Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona,
It's Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad Dog, Marley; and A Very
Marley Christmas fame ?Fiona Plays Soccer is one title in the I Can
Read brand that focuses on Fiona the hippo. Other titles include:?
Meet Fiona Fiona Saves the Day Fantastic Fiona Fiona and the Rainy
Day Fiona's Train Ride Fiona Goes to School Fiona Gets the Sniffles
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Splash
(Paperback)
Charli Howard
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Molly is in her final year of primary school, with secret dreams of
becoming an Olympic swimmer. Having always lived in the shadow of
her manipulative friend, Chloe, Molly finally has the chance to
compete in a regional swimming contest and define herself on her
own terms. But with the pressure of fitting in, and the sudden
arrival of her mysterious mum, will she give up on her dreams for a
shot at popularity? A hugely exciting debut with a classic underdog
story, a wonderfully relatable protagonist, and an important
message of friendship, body positivity, and celebrating who you
are.
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Beach Day!
(Board book)
Hunter Reid; Illustrated by Stephanie Hinton
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Running On Empty
(Paperback)
S. E. Durrant; Illustrated by Rob Biddulph
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AJ's grandfather has always been the one to keep his unusual family together, so when he dies things start to unravel at the edges. AJ is worried about his parents but they don t really seem to notice. In order to deal with his grief and to keep his anxiety at bay, AJ does what he and his grandfather did best: running. Round and round the Olympic Park, aiming for the cross country trials, running to escape, AJ only seems to be heading ever closer to disaster. Running On Empty is a beautiful book about false starts and emotional journeys, with hope as the ultimate finishing line. From the author of Little Bits of Sky. Cover illustration by Rob Biddulph.
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Hat-Trick
(Paperback)
Paul Stewart; Illustrated by Michael Broad
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Danny, Scott, Jack and the rest of the Dale team are gearing up for
a hat-trick in their last ever town cup competition. But the boys
have moved to senior school and Danny's having a rough time. Their
new coach is a hard, harsh man who has disliked Danny from day one.
His taunting and teasing has knocked Danny's confidence and now the
coach is threatening to boot him off the team. But why has he got
it in for Danny? And can Danny do something about it before his
hat-trick dream goes up in smoke?
The Huskies are the biggest and best team in the conference. The
Wildcats lose to them every year. Coach thinks they have a chance
this year. Can Carlos make it happen?
Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure
skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. So, when Ana
learns that next season's program will be princess themed, doubt
forms fast. Still, Ana tries to focus on training and putting
together a stellar routine worthy of national success. Once Ana
meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the
princess program and gender identity begin to take center stage.
And when Hayden mistakes Ana for a boy, Ana doesn't correct him and
finds comfort in this boyish identity when he's around. As their
friendship develops, Ana realizes that it's tricky juggling two
different identities on one slippery sheet of ice. And with a major
competition approaching, Ana must decide whether telling everyone
the truth is worth risking years of hard work and sacrifice.
An all-new Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring
Nickelodeon's Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles--plus over
30 stickers! Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo love
battling bad guys . . . until an unstoppable force emerges from
deep beneath New York City. Have the Turtles finally met their
match? This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is perfect for
children ages 5 to 7 who like Nickelodeon's Rise of the Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in
easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are
ready to read on their own.
The story of the Lionesses from the No.1 football series - over 1
million copies sold. Celebrating the success of the phenomenal
Lionesses, this book follows four key players in their journey from
the playground to the pitch, as they prepare for the biggest match
of their lives. Learn how star players Lucy Bronze, Ellen White,
Leah Williamson and Beth Mead stepped up to help the Lionesses
secure the title of European Champions 2022. Ultimate Football
Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the
biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible
journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player.
Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect
for all the family to collect and share.
Magic meets football in this fun-filled series from legendary footballer Frank Lampard, for readers aged 5 and up.
Frankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game - whether it's real or on-screen!
When Frankie is injured just before a five-a-side tournament, he's worried his team will have to pull out. So, when the magic football brings Frankie's gaming avatar through into the real world, it seems like they've got a perfect substitute.
But E-Frankie starts to cause lots of trouble on and off the pitch. What will it take to get him back into the game where he belongs?
Have you discovered the rest of the series yet? Frankie and his team play football with pirates, dinosaurs, aliens and everything in between!
It's the day of the big game, and Froggy is ready. His soccer team
is playing the Wild Things for the City Cup. All Froggy has to do
is remember the rule: "Head it! Boot it! Knee it! Shoot it! But
Don't Use Your Hands!" But Froggy's busy doing cartwheels and
picking daisies. Uh oh, Froggy! Here comes the ball! Budding soccer
players and Froggy's many fans will welcome Froggy's latest
hilarious adventure.
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Ghost
(Hardcover)
Jason Reynolds
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Ty Taggart has always loved skating. But ever since his older
brother, Nick, died in combat, Ty has been off his game. He skates
recklessly and has lost all interest in the local skating
tournament. But when Nick's best friend, Edwin, pays him a visit,
Ty is able to reign in his anger and realize his true skating
potential. In the finals, everyone is dazzled by Ty's slick, flashy
tricks -- until he wipes out and breaks his board. Ty will have to
pick up the pieces and reassemble his board overnight if he hopes
to prevail.
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