With a few more ticks of the clock, eighth grade will end. Everyone is thrilled about starting high school in the fall, which makes Bethany feel even worse. She's terrified! Oh sure, football games and dances sound wonderful but there is one problem--she wants a boyfriend to share these things with. Luckily, Bethany has her best friend, Shelby, to help take her mind off her worries. They'll ride Bethany's moped, hang out at the lake, and maybe even find a boyfriend. It will be a summer of first from kisses to love if she can keep her frenemy, Brooke, from causing problems and Shelby's pesky, older brother from interfering.

Winner of the Purple Dragonfly Book Award (Best Picture Book) -- New 2026 Edition!"Decades of research confirm that having just one good friend benefits children by protecting them from life stress and improving emotional well-being and resilience. Yet, making a friend can be challenging for many kids. Daniel Georges brilliantly tackles this age-old dilemma in How I Made a Friend. Hands down this is one of the most well-considered, charming, and captivating books for young children on friendship I have read in my long career as an educator and child psychologist." ? Lilla Dale McManis, MEd, PhD - Psychologist specializing in child development, education, and parentingDoes your child feel different — or struggle to find a friend who truly gets them?How I Made a Friend is a genuinely funny social-emotional learning story with adorable oddball characters that encourages kids to open up and seek meaningful friendships. They will learn that no matter how different we feel, there is always a special friendship where we belong.Will is perfectly happy, alone in his own creative world.When a new kid enters his life uninvited, his bubble is about to burst... And he is furious!But as soon as imagination, play, and crazy laughs break the ice, Will discovers that:Friendship can show up when you open your heart.This book will help your child:Build confidence to socialize with other kidsSeek meaningful friendships that help them grow emotionallyOpen up to kids who share their values and interestsUnderstand that no matter how different they feel, they belongLearn that being different is what makes special friendships possibleThis book is wonderful for:Creative and independent kids looking to make true friendsFamilies and classrooms exploring social skills, friendship, and belongingPerfect for ages 3–8: bedtime, read-aloud time, and classrooms (SEL - social emotional learning)Suitable for preschool, kindergarten, and early primary school readers.BONUS ACTIVITY: Who’s your best friend? Complete the best friends album!Part of the award-winning My Crazy Stories Series —Ranked in Amazon's All-Star Top 100 Most-Read Children's Books over 30 times!Kids don't remember advice, they remember stories. That's what sets My Crazy Stories apart:Engaging stories kids love. Emotional value parents trust.Get your copy today and help your child make meaningful friendships that last forever!

?????- I Love You So is a heartfelt story that centers on love and family bonds. It’s an excellent addition to a child’s library to read time and again as they grow.-Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite Childhood passes in the blink of an eye, but the love that surrounds it lasts forever.I Love You So is a gentle, poetic story that follows a child from the very first moments of life through the many small, meaningful milestones that make up growing up.Told in warm, flowing verse, the book lingers on everyday moments—first steps, scraped knees, bedtime talks, school days, and dreams still forming. It captures the way time passes quickly, how childhood unfolds in flashes both ordinary and extraordinary, and how a parent’s love remains steady through it all.This is a story meant to be read slowly, held close, and returned to again and again. It speaks to babies being rocked to sleep, children finding their way, and the quiet reassurance that no matter how much the world changes, love stays the same.Perfect for baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and life’s many milestones, I Love You So is a timeless keepsake for families—a book to celebrate beginnings, honor growing up, and remind every child that wherever life leads, they are deeply and forever loved.

They start chasing a mystery — then it chases them.Twelve-year-old cousins Sophie and Jessica don't have much in common. Sophie loves hiking and her small town. Jessica would rather be shopping in a city. The only question is whether they'll survive the summer together.Then they find a briefcase in the forest. And suddenly someone is following them.With footsteps behind them and bad guys closing in, the cousins have no choice but to trust each other — and figure out what's inside that briefcase before someone else does.The Feather Chase is Book 1 in the Crime-Solving Cousins Mystery series. All the excitement of a thriller for adults without the scary parts — perfect for readers ages 8-12 who love adventure, friendship, and a mystery they won't want to put down.

Discover how food scraps can be fun!Educational and silly, Save the Scraps tells the story of two children who learn how to compost with the help of their wiggly worm friend."They swirled it round and round as if they were making a potion!"Are you ready to learn about compost? Join Alex, Mateo, and Mr. Squiggles in an earth-friendly story from the award-winning author of the Save the Earth series!Book Extras!Identify scraps throughout the book!Count flowers and bees in the story!Answer reading comprehension questions!!Learn how to start a compost bin!You won't want to miss inspiring your precious little one with this brilliant composting tale!Save the Scraps is the fifth book in the Save the Earth series!Other books in the Save the Earth Series:"Save the Ocean" by Bethany Stahl"Save the Arctic" by Bethany Stahl"Save the Bees" by Bethany Stahl"Save the Land" by Bethany Stahl"Save the Sharks" by Bethany Stahl"Save the Butterflies" by Bethany StahlPerfect for ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and up

Mommy has a MONSTER problem! It’s wild, colorful, and changes depending on the day. How will Mommy learn to live with the moody monster and how can we help her?This is a gentle story to help children understand that life with chronic illness is still full and beautiful.