Max The Minnow

An epistolary novel set on a fictional island off the South Carolina coastline, 'Ella Minnow Pea' brings readers to the hometown of Nevin Nollop, inventor of the pangram 'The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over the Lazy Dog'. Deified for his achievement in life, Nevin has been honored in death with a monument featuring his famous phrase. One day, however, the letter 'Z' falls from the monument, and some of the islanders interpret the missing tile as a message from beyond the grave. The letter 'Z' is banned from use. On an island where the residents pride them-selves on their love of language, this is seen as a tragedy. They are still reeling from the shock when another tile falls. And then another... In his charming debut, first published in 2001, Mark Dunn took readers on a journey through the eyes of Ella Minnow Pea, a young woman forced to create another clever turn of phrase in order to save the islanders’ beloved language.

A fun counting book of dinosaurs. Illustrated with die cut 3D eyes.

The hottest new fitness trend is pumping up ... down under the sea. In Max Makes Millions: The Adventures of Max Continue ..., Max is back and he's bigger than ever. In fact the little guy is helping everyone bulk up as the "King of Fitness Fun". But success can be a heady thing for a fish so low on the food chain. Will Max realize that money isn't everything? The adventures of Max continue in William Boniface's side-splitting (ahem, side-bending) sequel to an old favorite, Max the Minnow. Dan Vasconcellos jumps right in to give your imagination an all out workout with his underwater renderings of Max and his fitness followers. Max Makes Millions: The Adventures of Max Continue ... features a fun underwater workout routine that will surely hook readers on a regular routine of fish-ups and fin-lifts.

An adventurous and outrageous treasure hunter travels in search of wealth and knowledge which he, in turn, shares with others. Includes nonfiction glossary.

A dazzling visual contrasts between the late night atmosphere and the colourful creatures who roam the land in the late hours.

A small fish sets off to become the biggest fish of all, only to learn to appreciate himself as he is.

From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another middle-grade short-story collection--this one focused on exploring acts of bravery--featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including R. J. Palacio (Wonder), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Linda Sue Park (A Long Walk to Water), and many more. Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes teach martial arts. Others talk to ghosts. A few are inventors or soccer players. They're also sisters, neighbors, and friends. Because heroes come in many shapes and sizes. But they all have one thing in common: they make the world a better place. Published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, this vibrant anthology features thirteen acclaimed authors whose powerful and diverse voices show how small acts of kindness can save the day. So pay attention, because a hero could be right beside you. Or maybe the hero is you. AUTHORS INCLUDE: William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Lamar Giles, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Ellen Oh, R. J. Palacio, Linda Sue Park and Anna Dobbin, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Ronald L. Smith, Rita Williams-Garcia, and short-story contest winner Suma Subramaniam “As with the two previous anthologies from We Need Diverse Books, this collection admirably succeeds in making available to all readers a wider and more representative range of American voices and protagonists.” —The Washington Post

Oh no! Mr. Bungles has overslept and he’s going to be late for school. Teachers aren’t supposed to be late! Poor Mr. Bungles tries rushing off in his car, the train, and even a hot air balloon, but nothing works. The clock is still ticking. What will he try next?