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Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully
In this poignant novel in verse, eleven-year-old Jack misses his dad who is MIA in Vietnam. The last thing Jack wants to do is spend summer with his grandparents. He's expecting the worst… Read More →
Without Refuge
Thirteen-year-old Ghalib wishes his life could go back to normal. He wishes he could still hang out at the market with his friends, root for his favorite soccer team, even go to school. But… Read More →
Wolf's Coming!
As a distant howl echoes through the forest, animals quickly stop what they're doing and run for home. Look out—Wolf's coming! As the shadowy figure gets closer and closer and the day draws… Read More →
Wolves in Helicopters
Can Hop find a way to escape the wolves in her nightmares, even if they chase her in helicopters? Mommy thinks so . . . Every night, Hop has night terrors filled with big, scary, hungry-eyed… Read More →
Worm and Farmer Maguire: Teamwork/Working Together
From the Series Funny Bone Readers ™ — Being a Friend
The farmer loves his garden. Worm loves to work in her home. Can the two learn to work together? Concept: Working together. Book features: Big Words and Big Questions; original illustrations. Read More →
Worried
From the Series Everybody Feels . . .
Have you ever felt worried about doing well at school? Do you ever feel anxious at the thought of doing new things? Read about Ava and Noah and what they did when they felt worried. This book Read More →
Worth the Wait: A Growing-Up Story of Self-Esteem
From the Series Growing Up
"I wish I was taller." "I can't wait to be old enough to . . ." "If only I could dance like her." We've all had feelings like these. But in time it becomes clear our unique talents and… Read More →
Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam
Two neighbors—one Jewish, one Muslim—have always been best friends. When they both fall on hard times, can they find a way to help each other? In Fawzia Gilani's retelling of this… Read More →
Yes I Can!: A Girl and Her Wheelchair
First-grader Carolyn is in a wheelchair, but she doesn't let that stop her! She can do almost everything the other kids can, even if sometimes she has to do it a little differently. Includes Read More →
Yes I Can!: A Story of Grit
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Stories with Character
Jada's working on her science project. She's finding out whether plants grow best in water, milk, juice, or soda. There's just one problem—she keeps getting interrupted! From her cousin… Read More →
You Can, Toucan
From the Series Early Bird Readers — Green (Early Bird Stories ™)
Toucan worries he can't do things. But the other jungle animals help him realize he can! This heartwarming tale helps young children practice their decoding skills. Read More →
You Can't Please Everyone!
Ellie feels like she is disappointing people if she says '"no." One way or another, she thinks she is hurting someone's feelings. Or she puts other people's wants or needs in front of her… Read More →
You'll Be There
This gentle and affirming story encourages readers to remember a loved one in small and meaningful ways through their own life experiences. Our loved ones are always with us, and we can… Read More →
You'll Find Me
Loss becomes remembrance in this book that offers tender ways to pay tribute to, and meaningfully incorporate, a loved one's lost presence into present and future life experiences. Be it… Read More →
Yours Sincerely, Giraffe
New York Public Library, Top 10 2017 The international bestselling and award-winning illustrated chapter book for ages 6–8. Giraffe, who lives in Africa, is bored as usual. He’d love a… Read More →
Your Turn
From the Series Be a Good Sport (Pull Ahead Readers People Smarts — Fiction)
Are you a good teammate? Do you try your best? Do you follow rules and play fair? Explore these and other ways to be a good sport with these fun books! Lola and Lupe take turns going first… Read More →
Yuck! Said the Yak
From the Series Early Bird Readers — Green (Early Bird Stories ™)
Alfie does not seem too worried when a yak appears at his house on a bicycle, but when the yak says "Yuck!" to everything that Alfie offers him, Alfie thinks he’s very rude! This charmingly… Read More →
Zora's Zucchini
From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong
The first zucchini of a summer garden is always exciting, but what happens when the plants just keep growing—and growing—and growing? Zora soon finds herself with more zucchini than her… Read More →