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A Sundae with Everything on It
by Kyle ScheeleFrom the laugh-out-loud talent behind A Pizza with Everything on It, Kyle Scheele and Andy J. Pizza stir up yet another deliciously hilarious picture book adventure that will melt readers’ hearts.Embark on a quest for dessert that is truly out-of-this-world in this deliciously funny family adventure tale. Sure, it’s hard to find a bowl big enough for an asteroid-size scoop of ice cream, but when your mom is a quantum physicist who also happens to be the inventor of a space-time travel device, the sweet taste of success is all but guaranteed. Get ready for a joyride around the Spooniverse as this mom and son duo embark on an inter-dimensional quest for the perfect dessert!TIMELESS QUALITY: A classic family bonding moment—wanting dessert—leads to a memorable mother-son adventure with a heartwarming and satisfying ending that will ensure countless rereads.FOOD-THEMED HILARITY: This funny children's book is for fans of food-themed classics like Green Eggs and Ham, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.ELEMENT OF CHAOS: For anyone who loves books that celebrate the absurd and chaotic, like Dragons Love Tacos or Llama Destroys the World, the escalating silliness is literally out of this world!MOTHER’S DAY GIFTING: This heartwarming and hilarious portrait of a memorable mother-son bonding experience is the perfect way to show appreciation for mom on Mother’s Day and all year round.PIZZA + ICE CREAM: Universal and delicious! Pair this wildly wonderful humor book with A Pizza with Everything on It to create a winning gift for teachers, kids' birthdays, summer reading, and more.Perfect for:Anyone who loves ice creamParents, caregivers, educators, and librariansReaders looking for wholesome stories about family bonding or a hilarious storytime bookFans of Andy J. Pizza's Creative Pep Talk podcast or Kyle Scheele's TikTokFans of A Pizza with Everything on It
The Sundance Reader (3rd edition)
by Mark ConnellyThe Sundance Reader contains more than ninety readings drawn from a range of academic disciplines and professions. The collection of essays and articles, organized by rhetorical modes, includes both classic and contemporary authors such as George Orwell, E. B. White, Chris Hedges, Anna Quindlen, Scott Simon, Ellen Goodman, and Maya Angelou. In addition to writing from the disciplines of law, medicine, and science by writers such as Alan M. Dershowitz, Oliver Sacks, and Carl Sagan, The Sundance Reader offers students practical advice on résumé writing and job interviews.
Sundancer
by Shelley PetersonFrom the outside, 13-year-old Alberta-- aka Bird-- looks like a typical teenager. She spends her days attending school, riding horses and helping out on the farm where she lives with her Aunt Hannah. But Bird is anything but typical.
Sundar Singh: Then & Now)
by Janet Benge Geoff BengeSearching since boyhood for the way to God, Sundar Singh found truth in Jesus Christ. At sixteen, the former Kikh became a Christian sadhu, or holy man, and at great risk devoted his life to Christ. With bare feet and few possessions, Sundar crossed the precarious Himalayas between India and Tibet many times, sharing the gospel with Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs--even theives. As he traveled, Sundar constantly read the Bible, prayed, and meditated, confident that God was always with him, even in the face of death. Preaching in Asia, Europe, and as far away as America, this Indian saint impacted thousands with his quiet yet bold words and actions.
Sunday Best (Serenity #8)
by Realbuzz StudiosSerenity's got a sinking feelingSerenity wants to change for the better, but when a clumsy attempt at doing the right thing goes awry, she finds herself over her head in deep waters. Will she sink on her own . . . or accept help from an unexpected source?Then in the latest mini-movie from Serenity and her pals--this one a disaster epic--an earthquake leaves the local mall crumbling. When a group of curious kids meet a gang of vicious looters, things really get shaky as they find themselves "Crawling from the Wreckage."
A Sunday for Renée: Should we help her find her Sunday?
by Lorena Tercon ArbizaOne ordinary day, Renée wakes up determined to find her Sunday… but this day of the week is nowhere to be found. So Renée sets out on an unparalleled adventure to finally find him. Along the way, she will learn that to find and enjoy what we want so much, we have to be willing to give a lot of ourselves. A Sunday for Renée will show you where to find the things you want so much. Discover it with your parents!
Sunday Is for God
by Steve Johnson Michael Mcgowan Lou Fancher"Weekdays are for school and Saturday's for having fun. But Sunday is the Lord's Day. Sunday is for God."A boy longs to play in the river on this hot summer day, but instead he has to sit quietly in a pew. His collar itches and his tie's too tight--why does the Lord care whether people get dressed up for church, anyway? But as hymns and prayers fill the room, he begins to appreciate the simple beauty of a day set aside for family and prayer. At the end of the service, he explains a prayer to his little sister by whispering, "The Lord will take care of us no matter what. Like Momma and Daddy"--a deeply comforting message for young readers.From the Hardcover edition.
Sunday Morning
by Judith Viorst Hilary KnightIt's Sunday morning, very early Sunday morning. Anthony and Nicholas are not supposed to wake their parents before 9:45 am. (Whenever that is.) Certainly, three puzzles falling off a shelf isn't enough to wake them. And what about some music or a game of boat in the living room? These wouldn't wake them up, would they? But when Nick really yells help, the know they're in trouble. Then the boys and their parents discover something they never would have imagined.
Sunday Pancakes
by Maya TatsukawaThis warm, feel-good tale of friends working together to make delicious pancakes is the ultimate comfort food from Geisel Honor creator Maya TatsukawaIt's Sunday! And for Cat that means . . . pancakes! But Cat is out out of eggs and milk—maybe inviting friends will fix that. Luckily, Rabbit and Bear have the missing ingredients covered, and these friends get to work baking stacks and stacks and STACKS of pancakes! There may be a few spills and oops along the way, but pancakes—and friends—don't have to be perfect to be wonderful. Included in the story is a simple recipe so readers can enjoy making pancakes of their own!
Sunday Shopping
by Sally Derby Shadra StricklandSunday nights are special for Evie and Grandma. That's when they go on their weekly shopping spree. Grandma flips open the newspaper to see what's advertised, and the imaginary tour of neighbourhood stores begins. Toting a wallet filled with colourful pretend bills, Evie and Grandma takes turns "buying" whatever catches their fancy. A big chunk of ham, a "sofa with a secret," and a dress with spangles are just a few of the treasures they "purchase." Most special of all is the jewelry box Evie chooses for the gold heart necklace Mama gave her before leaving to serve in the army -- and the bouquet of flowers Evie leaves as a surprise for Grandma. Overflowing with whimsy and a sweet grandmothergranddaughter relationship, Sunday Shopping is a joyous celebration of imagination and family love. Next Sunday, readers of all ages are sure to grab the newspaper and some play money and embark on their own shopping adventures.
Sunday Sundaes: Sunday Sundaes; Cracks In The Cone; The Purr-fect Scoop; Ice Cream Sandwiched (Sprinkle Sundays #1)
by Coco SimonEnjoy a sprinkle of happy with this fun, sweet new series from the author of Cupcake Diaries!Meet the Sunday Sundae Sisters! Allie, Sierra, and Tamiko have been best friends since kindergarten. Now Allie’s parents are divorced and Allie has moved one town away. She can still see her friends but she no longer goes to the same middle school. So that means new teachers, new classrooms, and new students to deal with—all without her BFFs for support. But when Allie’s mom decides to fulfill her lifelong dream and open up an ice cream shop, Allie has an idea. Maybe she and her friends can work in the shop every Sunday! It’s a way for them to stay in touch every week and have fun—that is, of course, until they actually start working. The girls soon discover that working in an ice cream shop is more than just scooping cones and adding toppings. It’s serious work and Allie feels the pressure of having to “be the boss” around her friends. Can the girls work together every week and still remain BFFs? They can—especially when they settle their differences over an ice cream cone. Written by Coco Simon, author of the popular Cupcake Diaries series, this yummy new middle grade series for girls will have the same sweet wholesome fun both girls and parents crave. It’s sure to be another delicious hit!
Sunday You Learn How To Box
by Bil WrightSunday You Learn How To Box presents an unforgettable portrait of fourteen-year-old Louis Bowman in a boxing ring - a housing project circa 1968 - fighting "just to get to the end of the round."
Sundered Lands: Book 3 (Six Crowns Ser. #3)
by Gary Chalk Allan Frewin JonesTrundle, Esmeralda and Jack are racing across the skies of the Sundered Lands, in search of the nest of the wondrous phoenix bird.There they will surely find the Crown of Fire, third of the six lost crowns of the ancient Badger Lords. Well, that's the plan, but first they must survive a terrible battle in the skies over the city of Swallowhaven, with Captain Grizzletusk and his pirate fleet.And if they do live to tell the tale - can they be sure in the end that the extraordinary phoenix will choose to help them?
Sundered Lands: Full Circle
by Gary Chalk Allan Frewin JonesHedgehogs Trundle and Esmeralda are facing an impossible task. The last of the six lost crowns of the Badger Lords of Old is hidden on an island no one has ever heard of. Even if they do manage to find it, they must then set sail for a place that doesn't exist! With the crowns theyhave found behaving so very dangerously, Aunt Millie and the pirates breathing down their necks, and powerful magic working against them, is there any hope that they can fulfil their quest?This is the final book in the SUNDERED LANDS series by celebrated author Allan Frewin Jones and REDWALL illustrator Gary Chalk.
Sundiata: Lion King of Mali
by David WisniewskiIn the thirteenth century, Sundiata overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule the West African trading empire of Mali.
Sunflower Houses: Inspiration From the Garden--A Book for Children and Their Grown-Ups
by Sharon LovejoyA magical book of adventures and appreciations written and illustrated by the author of Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots this award-winning title was published by a small press in Colorado in 1991. The reviews say it all: A fetching primer on gardening for children. . . . Irresistible (The Smithsonian). What child, or indeed adult, would not be delighted? Lovejoy's recollections are wonderful, as are the illustrations (Victoria). Celebrating the lore of the garden and the joy of interacting with nature, Sunflower Houses is a unique garden lover's miscellany, a collection of memories, poems, activities, garden plans, crafts, botanical riddles, stories, games, and planting projects. There are inspirations for a Floral Clock Garden, A Child's Own Rainbow, Faerie Tea Parties, and, of course, the Sunflower House. Plus, from garden lovers, stories of favorite flowers. Throughout are the artist's warm and appealing watercolors of a life in gardening remembered.
Sunflower Life Cycle
by Jeff BauerLearn more about how plants grow with this great book about sunflowers.
The Sunflowers: Vincent van Gogh's Search for Beauty
by Zahra MarwanA nonfiction picture book that explores Vincent van Gogh's journey of self discovery and community from award-winning author-illustrator Zahra Marwan.Vincent van Gogh paints what others consider inelegant. But painting those sunflowers bring happiness to his troubled heart.And it isn’t until he begins traveling that his world opens up to new friends and new ideas that help his heart and art thrive more than he could have ever imagined.Award-winning author-illustrator Zahra Marwan has depicted a breathtaking passage of Vincent van Gogh’s life in The Sunflowers, filled with dreamy watercolor artwork. And while it is based on van Gogh’s real life, it also expresses how we should do what we love, despite the words of harsh critics. It’s a story about finding friendship, broadening your horizons, and creating a safe and welcoming community.
The Sunita Experiment
by Mitali PerkinsWhen her grandparents come for a visit from India to California, thirteen-year-old Sunita finds herself resenting her Indian heritage and embarrassed by the differences she feels between herself and her friends.
The Sunken Kingdom #1: Ghost Ship
by Kim Wilkins D. M. CornishEVER SINCE EMPEROR Flood drowned their kingdom and overthrew their parents, Asa and Rollo have been hiding out in Two Hills Keep. Then a mysterious stranger tells them their baby sister wasn't killed along with their mother and father. Instead, she was kidnapped by Flood's half-sister and secreted away in a castle to the north. If Una is still alive, there's only one thing for Asa and Rollo to do. They must take Northseeker, an invisible ship built of mist and shadows, and cross the danger-filled sunken kingdom.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Sunken Ship: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days)
by Kyle LukoffDive under the sea with Mermaid Days, a series perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Swim along with mermaid Vera and octo-kid Beaker! In these three stories, Vera and Beaker go on adventures in their town of Tidal Grove. They explore a sunken ship, and Vera helps Beaker with an unusual octopus problem. With text from Stonewall award-winning author Kyle Lukoff, and bright, colorful artwork from artist Kat Uno, Mermaid Days is sure to be every young reader’s favorite new series. Balancing easy-to-read-text, endless humor and charm, light nonfiction, and a loveable cast of underwater creatures, these laugh-out-loud stories are the perfect fit for new readers!
Sunken Treasure
by Gail GibbonsGail Gibbons writes about an ancient Spanish galleon, the Atocha, describing the sinking; the search; the find; and the preservation, cataloging and eventual distribution of the treasure. She also devotes a page each to other famous treasure hunts. Handsomely designed and easily accessible. A Reading Rainbow Featured Selection Children's Choices for 1989
Sunker's Deep (Icebreaker Trilogy #2)
by Lian TannerAction, adventure, and mystery surround the Sunkers, a band of children who live in a submarine, as they try to survive a war in Book Two of the Icebreaker Trilogy. <P><P> Sharkey is a Sunker--he was born on a fortunate tide, and everyone in the giant submersible Rampart knows it. The trouble is his life is based on a lie. He's been a fake hero for years, but when tragedy strikes, he must become a real one. And he has no idea how to go about it. <P><P> Meanwhile, on land, Petrel, Fin, and the crew of the Oyster are on a mission to bring lost knowledge back into the world, a mission they have no idea how to carry out.
Sunlight and Shadow
by Mahlon F. Craft Cameron DokeyMina was born on the longest night of the darkest month of the year. When her father looked at her, all he saw was what he feared: By birth, by name, by nature, she belonged to the Dark. So when Mina turned sixteen, her father took her away from shadow and brought her into sunlight. In retaliation, her mother lured a handsome prince into a deadly agreement: If he frees Mina, he can claim her as his bride. Now Mina and her prince must endure deadly trials -- of love and fate and family -- before they can truly live happily ever after....e they can truly live happily ever after....