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Kids Novels

78-Story Treehouse

78-Story Treehouse

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New York Times bestselling author Andy Griffiths invites readers to come hang out with him and his friend Terry in their 78-Story Treehouse--the sixth book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor!

Andy and Terry live in a 78-story treehouse. (It used to be a 65-story treehouse, but they just keep building more levels!) It has a drive-thru car wash, a courtroom with a robot judge called Edward Gavelhead, a scribbletorium, a combining machine, an ALL-BALL sports stadium, a high-security potato chip storage facility, and an open-air movie theatre with a super-giant screen . . . which is a very useful thing to have now that Terry's going to be a big-shot movie star!

After Andy gets cut out of the movie, he and Terry have a big fight and decide they don't want to be best friends anymore. But with a herd of sneaky spy cows out to steal all their story ideas, can Andy and Terry make up before it's too late?

Praise for the Treehouse series:

Anarchic absurdity at its best. . . . Denton's manic cartooning captures every twist and turn in hilarious detail. --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The 13-Story Treehouse

Will appeal to fans of Jeff Kinney and Dav Pilkey. . . . The wonderfully random slapstick humor is tailor-made for reluctant readers. . . . A treat for all. --Booklist on The 13-Story Treehouse

Read the whole series!
The 13-Story Treehouse
The 26-Story Treehouse
The 39-Story Treehouse
The 52-Story Treehouse
The 65-Story Treehouse
The 78-Story Treehouse

826 Quarterly Volume 25

826 Quarterly Volume 25

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As 826 Valencia celebrates its fifteenth anniversary, we invite you into our community, our home. Come on in. We're glad you're here. This book should give you a good sense of what we're all about. It encompasses an extraordinary array of writing from students ages six through eighteen, crafted with encouragement and support from our volunteer tutors. We hope you take refuge in our students' kindness and find inspiration in their creativity and strength; we hope you'll join us as we write the next chapter.
826 Quarterly Volume 26

826 Quarterly Volume 26

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826 Valencia proudly presents this extraordinary, diverse collection of writing from students ages six to eighteen, created with support from our volunteer tutors. In these pages you will find mystery, vulnerability, and brave calls for change. In other words: hope. Hope that we can understand each other's perspectives and strive to improve the world, all the while tapping into our sense of play and imagination. Our young people are writing the future--all we have to do is listen.
8th Continent

8th Continent

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HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO CREATE A PLACE WHERE YOU COULD MAKE YOUR OWN RULES?

Evie and Rick Lane are determined to transform the Great Pacific Garbage Patch--a real life pile of floating garbage--into an eighth continent, using a special formula developed by their father. This new continent will be a place where their family can make their own rules and live free from the intervention of Winterpole, a global governing agency run by bumbling bureaucrats.

But eleven-year-old pink-and-plastic-obsessed Vesuvia Piffle, the secret mastermind behind the villainous Condo Corp, also has her sights set on this new land, and she wants to use it to build a kind of Miami-on-steroids.

Now, it's a race against time and across the world as the kids gather the items they need to create their continent. Because whoever controls the eighth continent controls our future. And the future can't be both "green" and pink.

BUILD IT - RUN IT - RULE IT
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9 from the Nine Worlds

9 from the Nine Worlds

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Beloved characters from the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series star in these hilarious and imaginative new short stories, each set in a different one of the Nine Worlds from Norse mythology. A 16-page full-color insert of character portraits and world scenes is included.

The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite peeps from the Nine Worlds.

Join Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah, Alex, Jack, T.J., Mallory, Halfborn, and more on a hilarious and unforgettable journey through Rick Riordan's unique take on Norse mythology.

While Magnus is off visiting his cousin, Annabeth, his friends find themselves in some sticky, hairy, and smelly situations as they try to outwit moronic giants, murderous creatures, and meddlesome gods.

Can they stave off Ragnarok at least until Magnus gets back?

90s Mad Libs

90s Mad Libs

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As if! The best, worst, and most memorable moments of the 90s are finally available in a Mad Libs.

Whether you rocked Doc Martens or platform sneakers, the 1990s are alive and well in this totally "phat" collection of fill-in-the-blank stories. Check your beeper, feed your digital pet, and dive into a Mad Libs that'll trigger 90s nostalgia.

91-Story Treehouse

91-Story Treehouse

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New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 91-Story Treehouse--the seventh book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor!

Andy and Terry live in a 91-story treehouse. (It used to be a 78-story treehouse, but they keep getting ideas for new stories!) It has a submarine sandwich shop that serves sandwiches the size of actual submarines, an air-traffic control tower, a human pinball machine, a spin-and-win prize wheel, a giant spider web--with a giant spider!-- and a big red button, which they're not sure whether to push or not because they can't remember what it does.

Good thing there's so many fun things to do in the treehouse, because Andy and Terry get stuck babysitting Mr. Big Nose's three grandchildren for the day.

After all, how much trouble could they possibly get into in just one day?

Praise for Andy Griffiths and the Treehouse series:

Anarchic absurdity at its best. . . . Denton's manic cartooning captures every twist and turn in hilarious detail. --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The 13-Story Treehouse

Will appeal to fans of Jeff Kinney and Dav Pilkey. . . . The wonderfully random slapstick humor is tailor-made for reluctant readers. . . . A treat for all. --Booklist on The 13-Story Treehouse

Twice the treehouse, twice the fun? You bet. . . . Denton's furiously scrawled line drawings milk the silly, gross-out gags for everything they're worth. Kids should be flipping pages faster than a pair of inflatable underpants can skyrocket the young heroes to safety. --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The 26-Story Treehouse

Read the whole series!
The 13-Story Treehouse
The 26-Story Treehouse
The 39-Story Treehouse
The 52-Story Treehouse
The 65-Story Treehouse
The 78-Story Treehouse
The 91-Story Treehouse

A Blind Guide to Stinkville

A Blind Guide to Stinkville

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Before Stinkville, Alice didn't think albinism--or the blindness that goes with it--was a big deal. Sure, she uses a magnifier to read books. And a cane keeps her from bruising her hips on tables. Putting on sunscreen and always wearing a hat are just part of life. But life has always been like this for Alice. Until Stinkville.

For the first time in her life, Alice feels different--like she's at a disadvantage. Back in her old neighborhood in Seattle, everyone knew Alice, and Alice knew her way around. In Stinkville, Alice finds herself floundering--she can't even get to the library on her own. But when her parents start looking into schools for the blind, Alice takes a stand. She's going to show them--and herself--that blindness is just a part of who she is, not all that she can be. To prove it, Alice enters the Stinkville Success Stories essay contest. No one, not even her new friend Kerica, believes she can scout out her new town's stories and write the essay by herself. The funny thing is, as Alice confronts her own blindness, everyone else seems to see her for the first time.

This is a stirring small-town story that explores many different issues--albinism, blindness, depression, dyslexia, growing old, and more--with a light touch and lots of heart. Beth Vrabel's characters are complicated and messy, but they come together in a story about the strength of community and friendship. This paperback edition includes a Q&A with the author and a sneak peek at the upcoming The Blind Guide to Normal.

A is for Elizabeth

A is for Elizabeth

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The first in a new chapter book series spinning off of the Justin Case books, starring Justin's little sister, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth is in second grade. Class 2B! It's great! Friends, recess, homework!
Even a big project: Make a poster of your name.

Yayyy!

Hang on.

The name Elizabeth has a bajillion letters in it!

The name Anna has only four letters. Plus, Anna's first letter is A, which is also the first letter of Alphabetical Order. But Anna can't always be first! That's not fair!

In A is for Elizabeth, Elizabeth makes more than a poster.
She also makes some important choices--about fairness, rules, speaking up, and glue.
But the most important thing she makes is...a friend!

With copious line art by Paige Keiser, this first book in a new series--spun off from Rachel Vail's beloved Justin Case series--is sure to delight fans of Judy Moody, Junie B. Jones, and Clementine.

A Kiss for Little Bear ( I Can Read! - Level 1 )

A Kiss for Little Bear ( I Can Read! - Level 1 )

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In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers

A New Friend ( Adventures of Sophie Mouse #1 ) PROMO PRICE

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A Pair of Socks ( Mathstart: Level 1 )

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"Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books." --Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJ

Does a polka-dotted sock match a striped sock? A lonely striped sock searches the house for its mate in this book that's perfect for teaching matching to pre-K through kindergarteners.

Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Lois Ehlert. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons a breeze--as well as the concrete examples of how math works! The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives!

Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!

This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in eachFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessonsEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presentedLively art from top-notch illustratorsCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension

MathStart's unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.

The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K-Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1-3; Level 3 is Grades 2-4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.

Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!

Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake

Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake

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From the New York Times bestselling Questioneers series, a chapter book adventure starring Aaron Slater, Illustrator and friends

Zookeeper Fred loves all snakes, but his favorite is a tiny green snake named Vern. Vern is sneaky and constantly tries to hide in Fred's lunch. When Vern gets loose in the zoo and lands atop a boy's head, it's trouble!

A few citizens demand that all the snakes must go, and the mayor closes the zoo until the city council decides what to do. Is Vern a menace? Are the snakes a danger to society or a valuable resource for everyone? Who gets to decide?

In Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake, the Questioneers need all their talents to help Zookeeper Fred, but in the end, it's Aaron's art that leads the way.

Watch the Questioneers in the Netflix television series Ada Twist, Scientist!

Check out all the books in the Questioneers series:

  • The Questioneers Picture Book series: Iggy Peck, Architect - Rosie Revere, Engineer - Ada Twist, Scientist - Sofia Valdez, Future Prez - Aaron Slater, Illustrator - Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year - Billie Jean Peet, Athlete
  • The Questioneers Chapter Book series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters - Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants - Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion - Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote - Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs - Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake - Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow
  • Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files series: Exploring Flight! - All About Plants! - The Science of Baking - Bug Bonanza! - Rockin' Robots! - TeamGreen!
  • The Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist series: Ghost Busted - Show Me the Bunny - Brainstorm Book - 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories
  • The Questioneers Big Project Book series: Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects - Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers - Ada Twist's Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists - Sofia Valdez's Big Project Book for Awesome Activists - Aaron Slater's Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists
  • Abarat #1: Abarat

    Abarat #1: Abarat

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    Clive Barker, author of The Thief of Always, delivers an epic battle filled with fantasy and adventure that readers won't want to put down!

    A journey beyond imagination is about to unfold...

    It begins in Chickentown, USA. There lives Candy Quackenbush, her heart bursting for some clue as to what her future might hold.

    When the answer comes, it's not one she expects.

    Welcome to the Abarat, a vast archipelago where every island is a different hour of the day. Candy has a place in this extraordinary land: She is here to help save the Abarat from the dark forces that are stirring at its heart--forces older than Time itself, and more evil than anything Candy has ever encountered. She's a strange heroine, she knows. But this is a strange world.

    And in the Abarat, all things are possible.

    Don't miss this first book in Clive Barker's New York Times bestselling Abarat series. This is the mass market paperback edition.

    Abby Cadabra Super Speller Level 2 Grades 1-3

    Abby Cadabra Super Speller Level 2 Grades 1-3

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    Abby Cadabra is the best speller at the Hoakus Croakus School--until the arrival of a new student, Wanda Cassandra. The competition between the two little witches is fierce, leading right up to the day of the big Spelling Bee. Ultimately, they learn that "friendship" is the best word to spell. Full color.
    Abby in Neverland Whatever After Special Edition 3

    Abby in Neverland Whatever After Special Edition 3

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    Never say never!

    Follow Abby and Jonah as they embark on a thrilling journey through Neverland--meeting pirates, mermaids, the Lost Boys, Tinkerbell, and Peter Pan himself-- in this third Special Edition of the dazzling New York Times best-selling Whatever After series.

    Abby and Jonah are at home with Jonah's friends and their fairy friend, Maryrose, when they receive a visit from another fairy--a famous one. It's Tinkerbell! She's come to their window with none other than Peter Pan. It's exciting at first--but when Peter Pan announces that he needs new Lost Boys, he whisks away Jonah and Jonah's friends. It's up to Abby (and Maryrose) to follow them all into Neverland! She soon finds herself inside the beloved book Peter Pan.

    Even if Abby can convince Peter Pan to give her back Jonah and his friends, there's still the evil Captain Hook and his band of pirates to contend with. And can Abby trust anyone--even Tinkerbell? She'll have to rely on her courage--and a little bit of magic fairy dust--to make it back home from Neverland before all is lost!

    Full of fun extras like full-page illustrations, this Special Edition is a whirlwind adventure like no other!

    Abby in Oz Whatever After Special Edition 2

    Abby in Oz Whatever After Special Edition 2

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    In this second Special Edition of the New York Times bestselling Whatever After series, Abby and her friends enter the magical Land of Oz . . . with hilarious and empowering results!

    Follow the yellow brick road . . .I'm with my best friends Robin and Frankie (and my sometimes friend, Penny) when a TORNADO scoops us up and whisks us away. As soon as we land, I can tell we're not in Smithville anymore -- we've been transported into The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!We're excited to meet Dorothy and Toto . . . but the story isn't going as planned. The Wicked Witch of the East locks us in her dungeon, so we have no way of getting the magic slippers that will take Dorothy home. Plus, the Emerald City is under attack, and the Wizard himself may be in danger!Now we have to: - Befriend the Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow- Flee the flying monkeys- Learn to steer a hot-air balloon- Find the courage, heart, and smarts to save the day. . . or we'll never escape -- and everyone knows there's no place like home!This edition is extra-magical, featuring puzzles, games, and a note from the author.
    Abby in Wonderland Whatever After Special Edition

    Abby in Wonderland Whatever After Special Edition

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    We are proud to present the very first Special Edition in the enchanting NYT bestselling Whatever After series.

    Down the rabbit hole . . .I'm spending the day with my best friends, Frankie and Robin, and -- UGH -- snobby Penny. I'm not expecting anything magical to happen, until Frankie falls into a mysterious hole behind Penny's house . . . and we all wind up in the story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland!I've visited fairy tales before. But in Wonderland, everything is topsy-turvy. There are potions that make you grow, cakes that make you shrink, bossy caterpillars, and a horrible Queen of Hearts who wants to put us on trial.Now we have to: - Solve a riddle from the Cheshire cat - Attend a wacky tea party with the Mad Hatter- Become BFFs with Alice- And find Frankie. . . Or we'll be stuck in Wonderland for good!This special edition is extra-long, extra-enchanting, and comes with puzzles, games, and a Q&A with the author!