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When Carolina Giddle moves into the Blatchford Arms, no one knows what to make of her sequin-sprinkled sneakers and her trinket-crusted car.

Travis has been waiting to get to junior high. When that time finally comes, things are both better, and worse, than he had hoped. On the plus side are two great new teachers.

Cosmo the clown is the first bit of light to come into Barbara's life in a long time. At home, she takes care of her abusive father, her grandmother, and Livvy, her sick sister.

At fifteen, Tamara has survived the foster-care system through brains, will and attitude.

The Kindergartener’s Handbook introduces 19 basic concepts.

This book introduces basic sounds and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know.

This book introduces the ABCs and develops early language skills using images of animals that every kid should know.

This book introduces basic emotions and expressions, and develops early language skills. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers.

This book introduces basic colors and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know.

This book introduces common sports and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know.

This book introduces basic numbers and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know.

The Toddler’s Handbook introduces 17 basic concepts.

The Baby’s Handbook includes 21 popular nursery rhyme songs. Black and white illustrations are essential as a newborn’s retina can only distinguish between light and dark contrasts.

The Preschooler’s Handbook introduces 18 basic concepts.

In 1923 Alberta, Leroy "Doodlebug" Barnstable runs away from his aunt and abusive cousins and finds work with a travelling Chautauqua show.