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Susannah wants to be a pilot, Akiko a doctor or nurse, Amanda a teacher, and Rafa a mechanic. They all had special talents when they were in kindergarten that sparked their dreams. This celebratory picture book will inspire readers to follow their own dreams, from kindergarten and beyond.

In this story based on true events, a treasured wooden chair is passed down from family to family, with each new owner carving the word "welcome" in a new language.

Fiona has no time today, not even to go to the bathroom. She is in a big hurry to show off the volcano she and Felix made for show-and-tell. Just as the volcano erupts... oops!

A little mouse named Spinka creates mischief that twin kittens Kit and Kaboodle are blamed for by their parents.

Although Sophie wants to be helpful and good, sometimes she ignores her mother, father, and grandmother and must have a time-out.

When Yoko brings sushi to school for lunch, her classmates make fun of what she eats--until one of them tries it for himself.

"Sophie's parents tell her to say 'Hello,' 'Thank-you,' and 'Goodbye,' but the words stick like glue in Sophie's mouth and won't come out"--

Avoiding a group of bullies, Barney Pennimen and his friend Snowy discover a cave with an amazing secret Barney Penniman is afraid of his eighth grade friends at boarding school. Since they're the nastiest guys at school, Barney is safe from being teased, but the gang's bullying finally pushes Barney too far, and he finds himself alone.   Then Snowy Cobb, an elf-like, ostracized younger boy, makes a sudden appearance in Barney's life. And when Snowy...

"Little bunny hates to wash his hands. Towels and soap? He just says nope. But little bunny doesn't know that there are hundreds of wiggling, squiggling germs on his hands. Most of them are asleep--but some are waiting to wake up. When little bunny catches a cold, he's sent home from school. How do we protect ourselves and others from germs? Little bunny is about to find out"--Provided by publisher.

Edward isn't ready to spend the night away from his parents Edward Bear is invited to play at Anthony's house. Edward's parents bring him to Anthony's, and promise to come back soon. But when it begins to snow, Edward's parents call Anthony's house. "We can't drive in the deep snow!" Edward's daddy says. Edward isn't quite ready for an overnight away from home-he can't eat, he can't sleep, and he wants to be rescued. This story in the Edward Almost...