When Max gets a persistent case of the hiccups, she tries everything to make them go away. She tries holding her breath. She tries drinking water upside down. She tries standing on her head and doing a somersault, but nothing works. "The only way to get rid of the hiccups is to wait," says her grandmother. But Max doesn't have time to wait! She wonders if she'll have the hiccups FOREVER. Soon, her imagination runs wild. What if she sets a record for...

"A polecat brags to a porcupine about his unique biological and behavioral traits and demonstrates the surprising snazzy move he uses to ward off predators"-- Provided by publisher.

There's a party tonight, but Cala doesn't want to go. While her family prepares for the celebration, Cala grieves her grandfather and tries to pretend she's not afraid. But when she is separated from her family at the cemetery, Cala encounters four mysterious riders who will show her she is actually quite brave after all. Adventure awaits readers of all ages on Día de Muertos​ in this stunningly original and lushly illustrated tour de force about...

When Bunns is born with small but perfectly functional rabbit ears, the warren is abuzz with auguries. Surely such short ears spell bad luck for the community. Sheltered in her family's burrow, Bunns listens to the rhythm of her mother's heartbeat--thump, thump, thump--a song of home and belonging. Her father explains that unlike a rabbit's words or thumping feet, a heartsong cannot lie. But the unknown world of the meadow, the sounds and smells above,...

Twelve-year-old's Oscar and Natasha assist an ex-mobster retiree bust out of his retirement community in exchange for money to help Oscar and his grandfather to stay in their home. "Oscar Aberdeen is a bit of an oddball. He's a twelve-year-old who is an ace at playing bridge, loves Frank Sinatra, and attends a whole lot of funerals. He's also the youngest resident of Sunny Days Retirement Community by more than half a century -- and he wouldn't have...

"In a quaint coastal town in Maine, a young girl and her family grapple with the death of a loved one. With the help of a surprising new friend, Lela learns meaningful lessons about loss and how to find hope and joy amidst the sadness. This poignant picture book helps children understand the complexities of grief, death, and dying in an honest, hopeful way"--Page 4 of cover.

"In Operation Bungaree, the third and final book in The Inkwell Chronicles, Everett and his little sister Bea find themselves drawn even more deeply into the secret world of the Inklings, those who seek to protect the world's rapidly diminishing supply of magic Ink. Everett, separated from the group in an improbable, perilous predicament, fights to find his way home. Meanwhile, Bea and the other Inklings search desperately for ways to help him, as...

The Moon tries to tuck in all the beaches around the world, but when one shoreline gets covered, another goes without, leading to a humorous struggle to satisfy everyone before bedtime.

"Twelve-year-old Barnaby had grand plans for his summer. He should've been spending his days watching movies and gaming with his friends. Instead, his parents drag him to the boring beach town of Sunnyside to help his grandpa move. Just when he thinks this summer can't get any worse, a ghost boy named Maxwell shows up in their vacation rental home to kick Barnaby and his family out. Barnaby tries everything to get rid of Maxwell on his own. But when...

After investigating a reconnaissance force invading the northern countryside, Will and Maddie split up to gather intel and allies to defend their territory.