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Some of the Kinder Planets
by Tim Wynne-JonesMeet someone new… Harriet, who sees Mars and tastes pomengranates -- all in one day; Cluny, a girl who wants to publish a magazine for people with weird names; Ky, who lives in a geodesic dome deep in the country; Fletcher, the survivor of an almost fatal illness, who decides to paste the names of exotic places he would like to visit on his chest and stomach; Edward George, who made a discovery and became famous -- famous and forgotten -- on a hot day in 1867. You'll get to know them all in Some of the Kinder Plants -- nine stories full of humor, surprise, fear and wonder, peopled by characters who are just like you, and yet very, very different.
Some of the Parts
by Hannah BarnabyFor fans of Love Letters to the Dead and I'll Give You the Sun comes a heartrending story of a teen who sets out on an unusual quest. For months, Tallie McGovern has been coping with the death of her older brother the only way she knows how: by smiling bravely and pretending that she's okay. She's managed to fool her friends, her parents, and her teachers, yet she can't even say his name out loud: "N--" is as far as she can go. Then Tallie comes across a letter in the mail, and it only takes two words to crack the careful façade she's built up: ORGAN DONOR. Two words that had apparently been checked off on her brother's driver's license; two words that her parents knew about--and never revealed to her. All at once, everything Tallie thought she understood about her brother's death feels like a lie. And although a part of her knows he's gone forever, another part of her wonders if finding the letter might be a sign. That if she can just track down the people on the other end of those two words, it might somehow bring him back. Hannah Barnaby's deeply moving novel asks questions there are no easy answers to as it follows a family struggling to pick up the pieces, and a girl determined to find the brother she wasn't ready to let go of.
Some of These Are Snails
by Carter HigginsPress Here meets Eric Carle in a concept book that makes familiar ideas exciting and surprising.From the creative mind behind Circle Under Berry comes this deceptively simple concept book that explores sorting, classification, and patterns as it teases the brain in unusual ways. With an elegant and simple approach, this thought-provoking book shows young readers that even the most familiar things can be seen from infinite perspectives. As with the best classic children's books, you read it once, read it ten times—and see something new every time.MULTIPLE WAYS TO READ: The author has provided creative and helpful suggestions for different ways in which to read this book for varying reading levels and age ranges, making it truly versatile.PACKED LEARNING VALUE: The unusual approach to colors, shapes, and animals intelligently introduces young readers to patterns, classification, and problem solving. The imaginative language, rich with rhythmic phrasing and playfulness, begs to be read aloud.WIDE APPEAL FOR SCHOOL AND LIBRARY USE: Carter Higgins presents engaging learning with a variety of concepts. With its clear read-aloud qualities, this is ideal for teachers and librarians who organize reading events in their classrooms and communities. UNIQUE DESIGN: The art style for this book, with playful nods to Eric Carle and Hervé Tullet, stands out from the pack in ways that will resonate with children as well as adults. It sits beautifully on any shelf—from classroom to home libraries.TALENTED AUTHOR: Carter Higgins has many successful titles across multiple age groups, including Circle Under Berry, Everything You Need for a Treehouse, This is Not a Valentine, Bikes for Sale, Big and Small and In-Between, and Audrey L and Audrey W.Circle Under Berry[star] "[V]isually striking . . . positively begging to be read aloud." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review[star] "[D]rawing readers" attention while achieving real grace . . ." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"[S]parkling and ingenious . . . positively tingles." —The Wall Street Journal "A triumph of design and a beacon of possibility." —The Horn Book Magazine"[A] striking exploration of shapes, colors, and patterns . . ." —Booklist Reviews Everything You Need for a Treehouse"Get ready for your imagination to explode!" —NPR Best Books of the Year"[A] feast for the imagination." —Book Page"This book urges adventure and creativity." —School Library JournalThis is Not a Valentine "An enduring message of friendship." —School Library Journal"A perfect book for kids who find the whole Valentine's Day holiday icky and overrated." —Book Riot"Recognizes that you can don't need sugary hearts and mushy sentiment to show you care." &mdash:Newsday"Heartwarmingly funny." —Entertainment WeeklyBikes for Sale"Celebrates the ways in which serendipity can lead to friendship and sharing." —Booklist"A sweet, quiet, different take on new-friendship." —Kirkus ReviewsBig and Small and In-Between[star] "[V]isually stunning and emotionally rich . . ." —School Library Journal, starred review"[A] profoundly moving, charmingly crafted picture book." —The New York Times"[A]n abstract journey with many turns and surprises." —Publishers Weekly Audrey L and Audrey W"Funny and engaging." —Kirkus Reviews"This sweet series-starter holds plenty of promise." —Booklist"[S]ensitive and gently humorous." —Shelf Awareness"A great addition to libraries where memorable girls like Ivy + Bean and Judy Moody are popular." —School Library Journal"[Readers] will find their sweet spot with this easy reader." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksPerfect for:Parents and grandparents seeking engaging, interactive books for kidsTeachers, librarians, educators, and caregivers of children ranging from toddlers to emerging readersClassroom gift book for preschool, kindergarten, art teachersBaby shower, birthday, and holiday gift givingFans of Carter Higgins, Eric Carle, and Laura Vaccaro SeegerFans of fun educational books
Some Penguin Problems (Kate the Chemist)
by Dr. Kate BiberdorfThere are some penguin problems on the fifth-grade field trip in this fifth installment of the Kate the Chemist fiction series that shows kids that everyone can be a scientist! Perfect for fans of the Girls Who Code series.When Kate learns that her class is going on a field trip to the aquarium, she is thrilled that she'll get to see the penguin exhibit! The rockhopper penguins are her favorite. To prepare, Ms. Eberlin assigns the class a project: each student has to do a report about a different animal at the aquarium. Even though Kate gets assigned sea lions, she's still thrilled to go. Kate, Birdie, and the rest of the class excitedly prepare for their projects until it's finally Aquarium Day! But when a huge snowstorm threatens to ruin the class's field trip, will Kate the Chemist be able to save the day with science? From Kate the Chemist, chemistry professor and science entertainer as seen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Wendy Williams Show, and The Today Show, comes a clever and fun middle grade series that is the perfect introduction to STEM for young readers!Make Your Own Chocolate-Covered Pretzels! Experiment Inside! Praise for the Kate the Chemist series:"Proves that science and fun go together like molecules in a polymer."--School Library Journal"It's a great introduction to the basics of chemistry that is readily accessible to a variety of ages . . . The way the everyday chemistry is blended in is done seamlessly, and has [me and my ten-year-old son] noticing how we are all doing a little bit of science every day." --GeekMom.com
Some People
by Mahriana SmithSome people make us feel warm inside, their hugs and kisses leave us smiling far and wide. Their kind words and support are like a song, one to which we could dance to all day long.Some people don&’t make us feel warm inside, they say mean and hurtful things that make us want to run and hide.But if they&’re hurting you, they must be hurting too.So, we keep our distance but must never forget, they&’re not bad people, it&’s just a bad &‘mindset&’. And we set an example of how good life can be, when we sing, and we dance and love unconditionally.
Some Places More Than Others
by Renée WatsonAmara visits her father's family in Harlem for her twelfth birthday, hoping to better understand her family and herself, but New York City is not what she expected.
Some Smug Slug
by Pamela Duncan EdwardsA sparrow, spider, stink bug, and several others are all screaming warnings at an unsuspecting slug. But the slug calmly continues slithering its way up a highly suspect slope. Should the show-off listen?
Some Things Are Scary
by Florence HeideKnow someone who’s starting school? Getting a new job? Going to the in-laws’ for the first time? For anyone on the brink of something scary, this gift edition of a hilarious classic is the perfect antidote. You’re skating downhill, but you don’t know how to stop. You’re having your hair cut, and you suddenly realize . . . they’re cutting it too short. There’s no question about it: some things are scary. And never have common bugaboos been exposed with more comic urgency than in this masterful mix of things horrible and humiliating, monstrous or merely unsettling.
Some Things Never Change (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes #13)
by Anne MazerThe book is about the friendship of Abby and Jessica. Abby finds that Jessica had changed a lot, but still they have a strong friendship bond.
Some Writer!: The Story of E. B. White
by Melissa Sweet6 Starred Reviews! New York Times Bestseller! A People Magazine Best Children&’s Book! A Washington Post Best Book! A Publishers Weekly Best Book! Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Award Honor recipient Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White&’s personal letters, photos, and family ephemera with her own exquisite artwork to tell the story of this American literary icon. Readers young and old will be fascinated and inspired by the journalist, New Yorker contributor, and children&’s book author who loved words his whole life. This authorized tribute, a New York Times bestseller, includes an afterword by Martha White, his granddaughter.
Some You Win...: Book 1 (Total Football #2)
by Alan Gibbons'There's me with my mind full of the beautiful game . . . and what are we really, a bunch of deadbeats . . .'But Kev McGovern has a reputation to live up to and when he takes over as captain of the Rough Diamonds he pulls the team up from the bottom of the league, and makes them play to win . . . every match.
The Somebodies
by N. E. BodeThere is a city beneath New York City, one made by and for Anybodies. There you can find Bing Chubb's Ballpark, Willy Fattler's ever-changing Underground Hotel, and a castle whose spire sticks up into the dirt-filled sky...dangerously close to the rear ends of unsuspecting picnic-goers in Central Park. It's an extraordinary place, but it is in danger of becoming ordinary because of the nefarious Blue Queen. Somebody has to stop her, and if anybody is going to, nobody is better than everybody's favorite Anybody. In her third quirky adventure, Fern takes on the biggest, baddest, bluest opponent ever. Yikes!
Somebody Everybody Listens To
by Suzanne SuppleeRetta Lee Jones is blessed with a beautiful voice and has big dreams of leaving her tiny Tennessee hometown. With a beaten down car, a pocketful of hard-earned waitressing money, and stars in her eyes, Retta sets out to make it big in Nashville. But the road to success isn?t a smooth one in a town filled with dreamers, and Retta begins to have doubts: can she make her mark while staying true to herslf? From the breakout author of Artichoke?s Heart, this bighearted novel is a must-read for anyone who has ever chased a dream (or hummed along with Taylor Swift). .
Somebody Hear Me Crying: Youth in Protective Services (Youth with Special Needs)
by Joyce LibalThirteen-year-old Ryan Delaney prefers living in a fantasy world. But why would Ryan spend all his time pretending to have a different life? Does the Delaney apartment hold the secret behind Ryan's fantasies? Ryan's friend Will discovers Ryan's dark secret--but what should Will do next? Unfortunately, many young people in our society today live in difficult, unhealthy, and even dangerous circumstances. Not all children are lucky enough to be born into loving families. Not all families are fortunate enough to have the ability to keep their children healthy and safe. Sometimes, young people need protection from things like abuse, neglect, and criminal activities. Thankfully, there are places where young people can turn for this type of help. In Somebody Hear Me Crying: Youth in Protective Services, you will learn about the history, current features, and future possibilities of child protective services. The book's information will help you understand the difficult topic of child abuse and the services available to protect abused children. As you follow Ryan's story, you will learn about the special challenges youth in protective services face and the important role these services play in maintaining the health of our children and society.
Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch (Stories To Go!)
by Eileen SpinelliAn anonymous valentine changes the life of the unsociable Mr. Hatch, turning him into a laughing friend who helps and appreciates all his neighbors
Somebody on This Bus Is Going to Be Famous
by J. B. CheaneyWho's it going to be?Spencer's the smart kid. Shelly's the diva. Miranda's the scaredy-cat. Matthew's just average (so far). In fact, there's nothing about any of the nine middle-schoolers on Mrs. B's bus route that screams "fame." But before the end of the year, somebody on this bus is going to be famous. Every morning, their school bus waits at an empty bus stop. Nobody ever gets on. Nobody ever gets off. And Mrs. B refuses to answer questions about it. Strangest of all, it's Bender the bully who decides to investigate the mystery. But it will take all nine students to find out the truth, for each of them has a clue to the mystery that will change their lives forever. Award-winning author J.B. Cheaney's new middle grade novel weaves nine distinctive narratives into one fascinating read. Part detective story, part tale of self-discovery, this funny and touching novel is destined to be a modern classic.Praise for J.B. Cheaney"Twists and turns will keep readers in suspense throughout the tale." -School Library Journal on The Playmakers"The main characters are particularly well drawn and believable..[for] fans of Jack Gantos' Joey Pigza series." --Booklist on Middle of Somewhere
Somebody, Please Tell Me Who I Am
by Peter Lerangis Harry MazerA soldier returns home from Iraq forever changed in this poignant and pivotal novel from award-winning authors-one a veteran.Ben lives a charmed life--effortlessly landing the lead in the high school musical, dating the prettiest girl in school. When he decides to enlist in the army, no one thinks he'll be in real danger. But his decision has devastating consequences: His convoy gets caught in an explosion, and Ben ends up in a coma for two months. When he wakes up, he doesn't know where he is--or remember anything about his old life. His family and friends mourn what they see as a loss, but Ben perseveres. And as he triumphs, readers will relate to this timely novel that pairs the action and adventure of the best war stories with the emotional elements of struggle and transformation.As an underage soldier in WWII, Henry Mazer has firsthand experience of what it means to be a young man in the military.
Somebody Stop Ivy Pocket (Ivy Pocket #2)
by Caleb KrispAre you ready for Ivy Pocket? The wickedly funny, completely unreliable maid of no importance returns—this time as a coffin maker’s daughter—in this action-packed sequel to Anyone but Ivy Pocket. School Library Journal says, “Fans of . . . Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events will love Ivy Pocket’s zany adventures.” Featuring extensive black-and-white interior art by Barbara Cantini throughout.Everyone seems to want a piece of Ivy Pocket. Her adoptive parents keep trying to get her to clean the funeral home, even though Ivy’s certain she’s already the picture of a perfect daughter. A beautiful heiress named Estelle wants Ivy to uncover the dark truth behind her brother’s death. Her new friend, Miss Carnage, keeps asking Ivy the most curious questions (the poor, clueless dear). To top it all off, Ivy must protect the Clock Diamond from the evil Miss Always, who seems to be lurking around every corner! A fast-paced and hilarious follow-up to Anyone but Ivy Pocket, which Booklist praised as “a droll chapter book with a Victorian setting and a one-of-a-kind protagonist.” This is the second of three books about Ivy Pocket!
Somebody's Girl (Orca Young Readers)
by Maggie De VriesMartha knows she is adopted, but she's well-loved and popular, at least until her mother gets pregnant and she feels her parents' attention start to shift. Upset and confused, Martha lashes out at—and loses—her friends. She also makes no secret about her annoyance at being forced to do a school project about sturgeon with Chance, a difficult boy whose foster parents are family friends. To add insult to injury, Martha's birth mother announces that she is getting married and moving away. Now Martha isn't number one in anybody's life. When her mom goes into labor prematurely, Martha realizes that she needs to figure out a way to be a better friend and daughter, and a great sister.
Somebody's Someone
by Linda Oatman HighTwelve-year-old Ruby Bean has become an Accidental Expert on Missing Mothers. When her mother, Ruthie, goes missing again due to mental illness and addiction, Ruby and her aunt leap into action to search for Ruthie. A jewelry store robbery and unexpected kindness from the victim bring more twists to the journey. From Georgia to Washington to New York City, Ruby discovers that sometimes even the worst events can bring the best surprises into one's life, if you keep believing.
Somebunny Loves You (Barbie)
by Random HouseBarbie and her sisters have an egg-cellent time at the annual neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt! Children ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook!
Someday
by Anna HudsonIt takes a special man to appreciate tall, sassy Texas tomboy Dixie Mayson. To her astonishment, that man is Waco Stone. From the dirt-poor boy who saved her life in high school to one of Texas's legendary success stories, Waco has gotten almost everything he ever wanted. Except Dixie. One thing you can bet on: nothing about their courtship will be ordinary. This is a charming, laugh-a-minute funny romp of a romance. the perfect book to take the edge off a rough day.
