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Rose and Her Amazing Nose is a witty and brilliantly illustrated children's picture book that tells the story of a unique little girl named Rose who encourages children to embrace their quirky side and that being different can truly be amazing!? Rose and Her Amazing Nose was awarded a 5 star read by Reader's Favorite.

The Incorporated States of America is an Orwellian dystopia ruled by the corporations to which it is indebted. Authoritarian oligarchs break laws that have been declared state secrets, conquering the people by keeping them divided from one another by fear and disgust. Yet rather than fearing her God and government, young Zealot Christian Elizabeth Franklin comes of age when a tragic loss makes her question inflexibility of Faith. Led by computer marvel Mark Atlas, she learns to transcend the battle lines of race, class and religion, gathering a circle of unlikely allies through the unitive philosophy of Synergism. Together, they create a movement that is greater than the sum of their parts. Through synergy and love, the trail is blazed that leads Elizabeth's life sideways into a better world.

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When Buttercup is kidnapped by the royals of MiniPutan, Piccolo sets out to rescue her. The events surrounding Piccolo reveal human goodness, a quest for meaning and freedom, and the powerful bond of friendship. Young readers will adore the imaginative characters and their bold escapades. This endearing spoof of human folly?shows us that?the forces of Fate are on the side of good will.

"She Can Do That" gives girls role models to aspire to in every field from mathematics to plumbing to urban planning.?The authors, Laura Hamilton and Cheryl Cook, were inspired to write this book when Laura had a hard time finding books for her daughter that showed her women doing a wide variety of jobs. She teamed up with Cheryl and they created "She Can Do That."? Each page offers a fun, colorful doodle, ?along with a an interesting job (and even a ?few silly ones like Noodle Taster) plus little comic relief from Moxy the Mouse.? ?

How does a small town?well-ordered and supremely manicured?look after invasion by a horde of pink-slippered "Slicers and Dicers" who cause the townspeople to hide all their cutting tools? And then, how does life go on when nobody can cut anything at all? While it is pure fantasy, Scissortown was written for another purpose besides entertainment?promotion of kindness and initiative in even the youngest of children. A faith-based application on the inside back cover promotes these qualities in the follow-up to this humorous, engaging tale. Although Scissortown was written for children from the ages of 4 to 8, younger and older children?and their grown-ups?are enjoying it, too! Also available without Bible references as Scissortown (Life Application). ?

Marie is a happy little girl who lives in a cabin in the woods, working and playing with her forest friends . . . until a not-so-busy bee entices her to neglect her work! Compassion, forgiveness, and a forever friendship follow.? By the following summer, Mr. Bee is too old to fly. But every night, Marie lifts her little friend onto her lap and reads to him from the Book of John and the Book of Proverbs.? Marie uses a wheelchair, which is clear from the pictures. However, there is only one reference to the chair in the text?when she wheels the ailing Mr. Bee back to her cabin after his expulsion from the hive. Some people appreciate the fact that a disability is present without being the focus. Others are pleased to see someone with a disability in the role of rescuer.? Also available?without Bible references as Marie and Mr. Bee.

Archie sees some very strange footprints down by the pond. Footprints of a monster?. Find out what happens when Archie meets the Stickysaurus. Down through the woods and further beyond is a friendly creature that lives deep in a pond. The secret monster is seldom seen so don't tell anyone if you know where he's been.

Pumpker, a little boy pumpkin, desires nothing more than to be adopted by a family to make them happy. Planted as a slim white seed along with his sisters, Plumpalicious and Plumpilina, he finds his wish come true as he grows into a pumpkin.

Salei and Alex are free-spirited teenagers who live in 1960?s Birmingham, Alabama.They do everything together. From jumping in leaves together, to listening to Bobby Darin all day. But one newscast could?ve saved their lives one day. On one casual bright and shiny Sunday, the two wanted to attend the church choir. But, they didn?t acknowledge that people still don?t want people of color to be equal? The two arrive at the 16th St. Baptist Church, and that day, nothing will ever be the same again. ?

Salei and Alex are free-spirited teenagers who live in 1960?s Birmingham, Alabama.They do everything together. From jumping in leaves together, to listening to Bobby Darin all day. But one newscast could?ve saved their lives one day. On one casual bright and shiny Sunday, the two wanted to attend the church choir. But, they didn?t acknowledge that people still don?t want people of color to be equal? The two arrive at the 16th St. Baptist Church, and that day, nothing will ever be the same again. ?

?Princess Abigail has a dilemma. She lost her pin! Losing her pin forces her to look within herself to find the inner strength to not only help herself, but help others along her journey. Join?Princess Abigail and her sisters as they go on an adventure in, All the King?s Daughters: The Story of Abigail and the Lost Pin. ?

www.wackenteach.com "Who is the mysterious Mr. Wackenteach, and what is the great mystery that hangs over Pagic Elementary School? No one is sure. But year by year, under the guidance of their principal, Mr. Justin Strong, and side by side with their Moms and Dads, the Specialists can feel that they are getting closer to the answer, as the happenings at Pagic unfold. Each year clues and secret moments are realized, and it is felt that maybe, just maybe, the mystery might just be revealed in Sixth Grade, the last grade at Pagic Elementary." www.wackenteach.com

There?s a new reindeer in town! ? And she?s out to help Santa in a way that only she can. She?s Heartfelt, the special reindeer. And she?s not only special because she has a special power, but she?s also a ?special needs? reindeer. Yet in spite of her terribly short rear legs and sloping back, she?s a strong flyer, and on top of that she has a special power none of the other reindeer has.? ? But she?s only a ?backup reindeer,? and she wants to be part of the regular team. Can it possibly happen? And can Heartfelt use her special power to solve Santa?s dilemma and help him bring joy to a very unhappy child on Christmas Eve?

The boy seated next to the friends on the bleachers seems to act so strange. ?What could make him behave so oddly? The friends learn Micah Mink doesn?t mean to act different. He is autistic. ?Join the friends as they learn about autism when Whitney Wolf shares a story about her life none of the friends knew.