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Even spooky skeletons, ghosts, and ghouls get scared sometimes!

Baseball is back--and so is Bonaparte! Join one anxious skeleton, Bonaparte, and his monster friends as they celebrate America's favorite pastime by competing in the Weird Series and stand up to bullies on the field. It's the Weird Series and Bonaparte's team, the Little Monsters, are gearing up to play against the Mighty Aliens for the championship title. The competition is fierce and Bonaparte, of course, is a jumble of bones. What if he loses his backbone while at bat? What if the Mighty Aliens make fun of him? With bullies on the other team and the bases loaded, will Bonaparte be able to hold himself together and hit a home run without losing his head? Fans of Bonaparte Falls Apart will delight in seeing this cast of monstrous friends band together to overcome their nerves and remain good sports as they play the game of their lives!

A happy little school bus and Driver Bob wake up early to pick up children, drop them off at school, then head to the garage for some minor repairs.

Everyone smiles when the little ice cream truck, loaded up with tasty treats, shows up at parties, baseball games, parks, and zoos.

Can you have more than one best friend? This relatable Step into Reading story is for every young reader navigating new friendships. Friendships can be complicated, even when you’re only in elementary school! This leveled reader, about two best buddies whose friendship is disrupted by a new kid at school, will reassure children that there is enough friendship to go around when you widen your circle to include everyone! And the simple, rhyming text will be readily mastered by emergent readers, leading to a feeling of accomplishment. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Carve out family time for this clever and humorous picture book about a skeleton who is falling to pieces that needs help pulling himself together. Bonaparte is having a tough time. It’s hard for this young skeleton to just hang loose when he can’t keep hold of himself. When he plays catch, his throwing arm literally takes a flyer. Eating lunch can be a real jaw-dropping occasion. How can he start school when he has so many screws loose? Luckily, Bonaparte hit the bone-anza when it came to his friends. Franky Stein, Black Widow, and Mummicula all have some boneheaded ideas to help pull him together. But will it be enough to boost his confidence and get him ready for the first day of school?

A class of kindergarteners sets out bravely in search of a lion, going through mud, long grass, and other obstacles before the inevitable encounter with the lion forces a headlong retreat.

A magical snowman experiences the joy of receiving a heartfelt Christmas gift from the children who created him. This enchanting tale captures the spirit of giving and the warmth of friendship, showcasing the special bond between the snowman and the children during the festive season.

The story revolves around Jessica, who grapples with the moral dilemma of whether to reveal her friend's infidelity. As she navigates her loyalty and the potential fallout from her decision, themes of friendship, trust, and the complexities of honesty come into play. Jessica's internal conflict highlights the emotional stakes involved in confronting difficult truths, ultimately questioning how far one should go to protect a friend or uphold integrity.

The story follows Jessica, a young girl plagued by worries, especially about her classmate Brenda Bailey, who bullies her relentlessly. Jessica's anxiety escalates as Brenda mocks her homework and appearance, affecting her sleep and well-being. The narrative explores themes of bullying, self-empowerment, and overcoming fears, as Jessica grapples with the challenge of confronting Brenda and finding her voice.