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Product Description: A boy and his brave puppy are ready to camp out in their backyard! The boy's not scared because if things go bump in the night, he knows Alfie will protect him: from space invaders, boa constrictors, and even alligators! Alfie's not afraid of anything! Right, Alfie? ...read more

A month before I started eighth grade, I knew I was going to have to face something I'd been afraid of for a long time....If we were going to spend the rest of the summer practically living in Mark Stedmeister's swimming pool, I knew I had to face my terror of deep water.

Here's the third book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin Ho, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything. For example, what could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Let Alvin explain:• You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming. • You could get mistaken for the piñata.• You could eat too much cake. • You could throw up. So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party—a girl’s party—how will he ever survive?From Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham comes a drop-dead-funny and touching series with a truly unforgettable character.“Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.” —Newsday“Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post

Here's the fourth book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin, an Asian American second grader who's afraid of everything, is facing something truly scary: the idea that someone he loves might die. When Alvin's GungGung loses his best friend, Alvin (gulp) volunteers to go with him to the funeral.From Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham comes a drop-dead-funny and touching series with a truly unforgettable character.“Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.” —Newsday“Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post

Product Description: An endearing tale of a boy overcoming his bedtime fears with a little help from Dad — and the promise of wormcake in the morning. Hamilton Squidlegger is fearless! Well, almost. During the day he can best all the frackensnappers, skelecragons, and bracklesneeds in the swamp, but at night he quakes in terror...read more

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Step into Reading comic readers feature dialogue in word balloons. Graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers to the joy of comics. Set in Hawaii, this Step 3 Ollie & Moon story has an easy-to-follow plot about trying new things, and what it means to be a best friend...read more

Product Description: Set in Hawaii, this Step 3 Comic Reader featuring two feline pals on the go has an easy-to-follow plot about trying new things, and what it means to be a best friend. Diane Kredensor's energetic illustrations sit atop full-color photos, reminiscent of Mo Willem's Knuffle Bunny books...read more

Product Description: On the day of the talent show, a boy is ready to sing his song, and he isn't one bit scared because he has practiced a billion times, plus he's wearing his lucky blue boots and his pants with all ten pockets. But as all of the other kids perform before him, he gets more and more nervous...read more

Product Description: Angelina and her friends have to memorize and recite poems in front of the entire class. Angelina has no trouble with the assignment, but the same can't be said for her best friend Alice, who has a major case of tummy butterflies! Luckily, Angelina is there to help Alice overcome her fear—by putting her poem to a dance, of course! This episode-based 8 x 8 comes with a sheet of Angelina stickers for only $4...read more

The author describes a cherished childhood summer in Franco's Spain with his family's married cook and butler, recalling sunlight-drenched days spent in the company of much-loved parental substitutes

Product Description: Antonia’s greatest love is riding horses. So it’s no surprise that her dream is to become a successful show jumper. But when her riding instructor presents an opportunity for Antonia to realize her dream by entering her for a big show-jumping competition, Antonia’s courage seems to fail her...read more

When Avigayil sees a fat black cat in the house, she runs outside and will not go back inside, even though no one else can find the cat.

Product Description: This is a highly original series of wildlife stories combining fantastic photos with bright graphic images - the result is bright, engaging photo storybooks. This is a brand-new animal picture story series. It features attractive blend of wildlife photos and artwork, and amusing stories by popular children's author...read more

Explore the world of Happy Day® Books—filled with fun-to-read stories that teach Christian values. Level 2 books are specifically designed for beginning readers and use harder words, longer sentences, simple stories, and dialogue.