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A diagnosis of dyslexia could change everything for an aspiring fifth-grade gymnast struggling at school in this authentic, high-energy novel in verse. The print edition of this title is set in a font developed to be easy to read. The gym is where Claire shines and she’s on her way to qualifying for the state championships. But at school, she’s known as a troublemaker—which is fine with her since it helps her hide her reading problem. Claire has never been able to make sense of the wobbling jumble of letters on a page. When a sympathetic principal wonders if she’s acting out because she may have dyslexia, she’s stunned. Claire has always assumed she’s dumb, so she’s eager to get evaluated. But her mother balks. Afraid Claire will be labeled “stupid,” she refuses testing. Can Claire take on both her reading challenges and her mother’s denial? Is it worth jeopardizing her dream of the state championships? Told in clear and poignant verse and featuring black and white illustrations, Claire’s struggle with something that seems to come easily to everyone else will resonate with readers and have them cheering her on.

A joyful rhyming book that encourages children to not only value all people but to also make room for their differences in order to make a better, brighter, and more beautiful world, from the New York Times bestselling author of Different—A Great Thing to Be! “We know everyone's different; no two are the same. You belong in our show!” the sisters exclaimed. Macy and Tru are putting on a spectacular talent show to highlight the ways they love to perform. Other kids arrive, eager to participate but unsure if they’ll be welcomed. Since the two sisters know that everything is a lot more fun when everybody’s included, they’re determined to find a role in the show for each person. Inspiring, encouraging, and packed with joy, Everyone Belongs reminds us that it’s possible to make room for all people and all abilities—and that life is brighter when we give every person a chance to shine.

A wonderfully weird book about the strangest creatures in the sea. A feathery tutu dancing through the water? A tiptoeing rock wearing a wig? Not everything is as it seems in this fascinating exploration of bizarre sea animals. Each creature is introduced with intriguing art and text, and the question, “Am I the strangest thing in the sea?” Open the gatefold, and the actual creature in its habitat and a full description appear, along with the answer: No, it’s not the strangest thing in the sea. That is, until the last creature, which is the strangest. But what could it be? What’s cooler than bizarre things that are real? Kids will want to dive right in!

Find more at www.LostArtOfHandBalancing.com The Ultimate Guide to Bouncing, Twisting and Flipping on a Trampoline The trampoline is an integral tool in building your acrobatic abilities whether to assist in gymnastics, for competition, or just to learn how to flip and twist for yourself. Many people have used a trampoline at some point in their lives. But how many use it for more then just a little fun. Years ago I made the mistake of neglecting to practice on a trampoline when I was trying to improve my tumbling skills. I figured I only wanted to be able to do skills without any artificial aid. What I didn't realize was how the trampoline would help me to control my body better when I was in the air. Even if you don't aim to do full twisting flips and the like you can just learn a few intermediate skills on the trampoline like forward and back flips. Moves that anyone can learn. While you can just start bouncing on a trampoline trying a few moves at random, there hasn't been a set out progression to take you all the way from your first bounce up to more advanced skills until now. The Trampoline Handbook changes that. Inside you'll find each move described in complete detail, the proper steps for attaining the full move, common errors and how to correct them, plus several photos for each stunt. There are 50 complete trampoline stunts described in this way. All made step-by-step so that anyone can do them. Here's all the moves you'll be learning... Learning Bouncing and Landing Forms * Controlled Bounces * Knee-Break Stop * Variety Bounces * Sit Drop * Hands-and-Knees Drop * Knee Drop * Straight Knee Back Drop * Front Drop * Kick-Out Back Drop * Back Pullover Common Knick-Knacks * Swivel Hips * Half Turntable * Barrel Roll * Early Twisting Cradle * Late Twisting Cradle Advanced Knick-Knacks * Full Turntable * Corkscrew * Cat Twist * Double Twist to Back Drop Twisting Somersaults * Half Twisting Forward Somersault * Barani * Half Twisting Open Backward Somersault * Full Twisting Forward Somersault * Full Twisting Backward Somersault * Rudolph Easy Combinations and Twists * Half Twist to Sit Drop * Sit Drop to Front Drop * Front Drop to Sit Drop * Half Twist to Back Drop * Back Drop to Front Drop * Front Drop to Back Drop * Half Twist to Front Drop * Half Twist from Back Drop Forward Somersault Group * Hands-and-Knees Turnpike * Knee Turnpike * Turnpike * Hands-and-Knees Turntuck * Turntuck * Tucked Forward Somersault * Piked Forward Somersault * Forward Dive to Back Drop * Tucked Forward One-and-One-Quarter Somersault * Ball-Out Forward Somersault to Sit Backward Somersault Group * Tucked Backward Somersault * Trampoline Backward Somersault * Open Backward Somersault * Tucked Backward One-and-One-Quarter Somersault * Layout Backward Somersault * Open Half-Back Somersault * Tucked Cody On top of that there are many other moves that are listed without the full details. But once you've made it through these fifty you'll be easily able to pick up virtually any other move with ease.

Set against the backdrop of Caribbean folklore, Lisa Stringfellow’s spellbinding middle grade debut tells of a grieving girl and a vengeful mermaid and will enchant readers who loved Kacen Callender’s Hurricane Child or Christian McKay Heidicker’s Scary Stories for Young Foxes. Ever since her mother’s death, Kela feels every bit as broken as the shards of glass, known as “mermaid’s tears,” that sparkle on the Caribbean beaches of St. Rita. So when Kela and her friend Lissy stumble across an ancient-looking comb in a coral cave, with all she’s already lost, Kela can’t help but bring home her very own found treasure. Far away, deep in the cold ocean, the mermaid Ophidia can feel that her comb has been taken. And despite her hatred of all humans, her magic requires that she make a bargain: the comb in exchange for a wish. But what Kela wants most is for her mother to be alive. And a wish that big will exact an even bigger price… Don’t miss the novel that Newbery-winning author Kelly Barnhill calls “one of the most promising works of fiction in a long time”!

Fiona wants to fix people's problems--but what if she's the one who needs help? Kelly Jones, author of Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer, delivers a funny, take-charge heroine kids will love. Fiona may have problems, but she's no damsel in distress. She'd rather be the one wielding the wand in the story: she wants to be the fairy godperson. So when her mom sends her off to stay with relatives in a place called Cold Hope for the summer, Fiona decides it's time to start training for the role. And wow, do these people need help! Aunt Becky's bakery is failing, Great-uncle Timothy draws but never speaks, and Great-Aunt Alta is the gloomiest, doomiest woman she's ever met. But helping people in the real world isn't as easy as it sounds in fairy tales. Change is messy. What if she's actually making things worse? Still, with practice (and some deep breaths), Fiona will discover that sometimes messy is okay. Sometimes things do get worse before they get better. And sometimes trying to help fix other people's problems can help you work on your own...