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"Alf is scared of water--but he's not about to let that keep him from enjoying summer with his water-loving friends. In this slyly humorous story, Alf creatively confronts his fears and comes up with a surprising solution. It's the summer and everyone is out swimming under the sun...well, almost everyone. While all his friends love canoeing down rivers and splashing in the community pool, Alf would rather remain on dry land. This makes hanging with his friends difficult! What can Alf do to enjoy his summer as much as his splish-splashing friends, without getting so much as a single toe wet? From one of Sweden's most beloved children's authors, I Do Not Like Water is an award-winning celebration of whimsical individuality and overcoming your fears"--

Brandt Weller was an ordinary knight-in-training until one day he stumbled upon a magical orb with his chimpanzee friend, named Susanna. Brandt Weller was an ordinary knight-in-training until one day he stumbled upon a magical orb with his chimpanzee friend, named Susanna. This orb, pulled them into a new land filled with Ferris wheels, men sporting straw boater hats, women wearing butterfly styled dresses, and a game called tennis! When they arrived in this land, they lost the orb, but noticed it showcased as the local tennis tournament's grand prize. Thus, in order for Brandt to regain the orb and return home with his friend, he must win first place and defeat any opponent that should stand in his way. That means even last year's champion, named Steven Prince! Does Brandt have the skills to become a tennis champion? Come find out and join Brandt, Susanna, and all of their friends on this one-of-a-kind sports adventure!

"Wiz and Mug's adventure continues when a teleportation spell accidentally drops them off in a ruined beach town. In order to fulfill their mission, they'll have to obey the ancient law of the clam and win a game of ultimate volleyball! Can they work together to defeat Barbel Bay's super-synchronized amphibious champions?"--Back cover.

Two seventh graders discover it takes more than grit and a good pair of shoes to run 13.1 miles. You’ve got to have a partner who refuses to let you quit.Drew was never much of a runner. Until his dad’s unexpected diagnosis. Mia has nothing better to do. Until she realizes entering Half Moon Bay’s half-marathon could solve her family’s housing problems.And just like that they decide to spend their entire summer training to run 13.1 miles. Drew and Mia have very different reasons for running, but these two twelve year olds have one crucial thing in common (besides sharing a birthday): Hope. For the future. For their families. And for each other.

It's time to go camping with The Little Engine That Could in this original storybook with stickers!The Little Engine That Could is so excited to go camping for the first time! Her friends are determined to make this the best trip ever, but somehow everything seems to go wrong. The hike is too muddy, the lake is too cold to swim in, and some ants got into the marshmallow bag. Can The Little Engine save the camping trip? Read along to find out!This storybook includes stickers!

In this gorgeous picture book, a girl and her father build a campfire together to keep the cold at bay. But as they welcome passing travelers--from musicians to animals--they create a community, fostered by a crackling fire and its comforting warmth.

"Zelli Stormclash and the Danger Club have only one goal: save their friend Bauble from the evil clutches of Elgred Morbide. There's only one problem--the evil machinations of Morbide's selfish plots have come to a head, and the final battle for Dungeon Academy has already begun. Deep beneath the desert, a monstrous dracolich is about to be unleashed--an evil, undead dragon bent on revenge against everything in her path"--

This is a story about Wilf and his band of brothers who love to play soccer.The book has playful rhymes and a lighthearted tone, and encourages young readers to appreciate the value of teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship. It's a perfect read for children and adults alike who want to experience the magic of football and the enduring bonds it creates.This story is a simple reminder of the value of having a good group of faithful friends, to persevere, but not to be too distracted by short-term success or failure.

Elmer and his friends return in the long-awaited sequel to Elmer's Plan, which is available on Amazon.Far, far away in Giants Valley was Dabner Forest, and tucked away in a hidden corner of Dabner Forest lies Dream Fairy Dell. Dream Fairy Dell is the home of Willie, the head sand-person; Susan, his best friend and the assistant head sand-person; and Elmer, the youngest of all the dream fairies.Join Elmer and his friends as they try out for the Giants Valley baseball league. With his best friend Drog, a nightmare troll; Pam, a troll with a growing problem and a good eye at bat; and Jester, a giant with a big heart who forgets to practice but remembers how to be a friend, as they try out for the teams and learn a valuable lesson about good sportsmanship.

Seventeen-year-old Lucy "e;Lucky"e; Graves is devoted to her championship rugby team, but her dreams of a scholarship are destroyed when she breaks her leg during an important game. If it doesn't heal properly, Lucy could be benched for the rest of the year. Goodbye pro career, goodbye college, goodbye future. Without rugby, who is she? Now her anxiety is getting worse, and a past trauma has resurfaced to haunt her. Lucy needs to get real about what happened when she was twelve, and about what it really means to be a team player.

"Bear loves snow, and so does Chipmunk! Despite their differences in size, Chipmunk and Bear have a lot in common. When Bear decides to go play in the snow, Chipmunk is eager to tag along. The two friends have fun skiing, skaing, and building a snowman--although Chipmunk needs a hand now and then in the deep snow!"--Provided by publisher.

"Two bears go on a leisurely fishing trip"--

"A boy remembers a special camping trip he shared with his father, who is now away at war"--

Pack your brain with athletic fun and trivia ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games!

Abel is on the Mighty Lions, a youth football team, and they've made it to the final! But there is too much pressure to win. Can he and his teammates win the match to please the fans, their coach and their families? Or will the pressure make them crumble?

Read the inspiring true story of Ella! She loves football so much but is picked on by the boys who don't think girls should play. Read as she overcomes the odds to show them that, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT TO! A percentage of each sale goes back into grassroots football. Follow the Barber Family on the continuing journey by scanning the QR code or following on Instagram @The.Barber.Family

"A boy and his father go on a camping trip and despite one disaster after another, in the end father and son agree it was their best weekend ever"--

A baseball pitcher and a student umpire fall for one another against league regulations and must keep it secret.

Celebrity swim instructor, Michelle Lang, turns YOU into a hilarious water guru in her innovative and humorous book, "The Pool Water Doesn't Taste Like a Taco."Author and illustrator Michelle Lang is a "celebrity mermaid" and swim instructor to the stars. Michelle has appeared on Hallmark's Home & Family Show, KTLA, and is the author of the best-selling book, "A Mermaid's Guide: Empower Your Children in Water and in Life." (Endorsed by Kim Kardashian, Simon Cowell, and Robbie Williams.)Michelle is a graduate of Northwestern University, B.S. in communications. Since 2006, Michelle has taught over 10,000 swimming lessons and has been WSI (Water Safety Instructor) certified by the American Red Cross."Pool Water Doesn't Taste like a Taco," combines Michelle's 7 key swim principles with silly illustrations and goofy prose to help your child love the water.

Justin Jaworski is one of the best high-school track and cross-country runners in the country. Or is he an imposter? Newly transplanted from suburban Connecticut to the tiny hamlet of Ouray in the heart of Colorado's San Juan mountains, Justin's determined to prove he's the real thing in love and in sports. That means earning the affections of Kylie Hart-gifted and wise-beyond-her-years-while setting his sights on the state championship and a much-needed college scholarship. But he just can't do better than second or third place behind Tommy Nichols, a spoiled bully from neighboring Telluride. Climbing the towering peaks that surround his new home, Justin realizes that to win at anything, he must conquer his self-doubts and break through his feelings of being a fraud. Enter Danny Gonzalez, a legendary runner and former three-time state high-school champion. Danny takes Justin under his wing and in a series of epic mountain runs, shares his hard-earned wisdom on life and endurance. But it's not until Justin visits his estranged father in New York City that he really gets to the root of what's holding him back. There, he learns that the conflicts of father-son relationships can echo down the ages, and that just might be the key to his imposter syndrome.

Alt er lige som det skal være i familien Karlsen. Far har fri fra frisørsalonen, mor har fri fra slagterbutikken, og på gulvet ligger Solvej og slapper af med sin bedste ven, Kuno. Det er nemlig fredag, så slikket er inden for rækkevidde. Men pludselig er det, som om det hele bliver vendt på hovedet, da det ringer på døren. Der står pigen Kina. Og hun siger, at hun har fået at vide, at det er her – i det lille gule rækkehus på Amager, at hendes far bor. Det kan da ikke passe … kan det?En sjov højtlæsningsbog for hele familien.Fra 8 år

Meet Scribbles, the cat, and Ink, the mouse, two artist pals with very different styles. While there should be plenty of room on the canvas for each of them to make their art without getting in each other's way, or on each other's nerves, they can't manage that!Scribbles and Ink go on a camping trip in this latest installment of the popular Jump-Into-Chapters series. Follow along as the duo use their creative skills to pitch a tent, catch fireflies, go fishing, cook by campfire, and tell ghost stories-all while engaging in their trademark artistic shenanigans! A kid-friendly recipe for s'mores ends the book.