Inspirer
1) Wonka
Author
Publisher
Puffin
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"'Wonka' tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker becomes the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez comes this beautiful and inclusive picture book about all the different ways to make a family. Families come in many different shapes and forms -- but they all teach you how to be strong and show you how loved you are. Alongside a sweet and simple narrative, the warm illustrations tell their own story. Beginning with Sofia Sanchez's adopted family, readers will meet families with two moms...
Publisher
Viking Children's Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
From Willy Wonka's scrumptious candy to Matilda's chocolate cake, Roald Dahl has been creating mouth-watering food in his books for decades. Now there is a brand-new cookbook featuring fifty recipes, all referenced in the beloved works of Dahl--from James and the Giant Peach to The Twits.
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
The New York Times Best Seller
Experience the Star Wars saga reimagined as an Elizabethan drama penned by William Shakespeare himself, complete with authentic meter and verse, and theatrical monologues and dialogue by everyone from Yoda to a hungry wampa.
Many a fortnight have passed since the destruction of the Death Star. Young Luke Skywalker and his friends have taken refuge on the ice planet of Hoth,...
Experience the Star Wars saga reimagined as an Elizabethan drama penned by William Shakespeare himself, complete with authentic meter and verse, and theatrical monologues and dialogue by everyone from Yoda to a hungry wampa.
Many a fortnight have passed since the destruction of the Death Star. Young Luke Skywalker and his friends have taken refuge on the ice planet of Hoth,...
5) Two parrots
Author
Publisher
North-South Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Lexile measure
AD 630L
Language
English
Description
A plucky parrot living in the home of a wealthy merchant appears to have everything. But, despite all this, the parrot is sad. The merchant will do anything to make his parrot happy! But will he be willing to set his beloved pet free?
6) Shady Baby
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"After a long morning of being fabulous, Shady Baby heads to the park for a relaxing play session. But what does she find?! Some not-so-nice kids picking on others. Shady flashes them a look-her famous side eye-and teaches them that it's better to play nice. But when her feelings are hurt, will anyone stand (or crawl) by her side? Find out in this upbeat picture book that teaches kids to speak their minds and stand up for what they believe in."--Amazon.com....
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
A retelling of Star Wars in the style of Shakespeare, in which a wise Jedi knight, an evil Sith lord, a beautiful captive princess, and a young hero coming of age reflect the valor and villainy of the Bard's greatest plays.
8) I, Skeletor
Author
Series
Tales of Eternia volume 2
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Skeletor, He-Man's archnemesis, writes his own autobiography, from his childhood to his quest for the Golden Disc of Knowledge.
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Bobby Flay shares 100 Flay family favorites from years in the kitchen with his number-one fan (and toughest critic!): his daughter, Sophie. Few things make Bobby Flay happier than cooking for his daughter, Sophie. A news reporter in Los Angeles and co-host of The Flay List on the Food Network, Sophie grew up around Bobby's restaurants and shares his passion for all things delicious. In Sundays with Sophie, the Flays invite you to pull up a chair...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Featuring dazzling art from the Paramount+ and Nickelodeon animated series, and starring all the charming characters of Lincoln Peirce's bestselling books, Big Nate: Destined for Awesomeness includes hilarious graphic novel adaptations of three different episodes. In "The Legend of the Gunting," Nate finds himself only one detention away from disappearance, according to an ominous P.S. 38 legend. In "Go Nate, It's Your Birthday," Nate's use of his...
11) A monster calls
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill--an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.
12) The river within
Publisher
Cloud Ten Pictures
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
"Fresh out of law school, and with an upcoming bar exam to prepare for, the highly motivated and strictly disciplined Jason (Josh Odor) returns to the small Southern town he grew up in to spend the summer studying ... [I]t is a chance encounter with David (Craig Morris)--a pastor at a local church--that changes his life forever."--Container.
13) You are enough
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
AD 440L
Language
English
Description
"It can be hard to be different-whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez-a young model and actress with Down syndrome-reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"... offers 75 fun and creative ideas that will help give your place the stylish, modern look that you've always wanted--without having to spend a fortune. Each of these imaginative ideas cost less than $50 to bring to life and will beautify your space in unexpected ways"--From publisher description.
Author
Publisher
Prestel
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
A mail carrier in a village that is mostly blue sets off in a cloud to see the rest of the world, in a story inspired by Chagall's "Bride and Groom with Eiffel Tower" and featuring information on the artist and his work on the back lining papers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever dreamt of swapping your backpack for a suit of armor and riding o to join your fellow knights on a quest? King Arthur superfans Kate and Eddie long to do just that. One weekend, while exploring the towers and corridors of a historic castle with Kate's younger brother, Angus, the three adventurers travel back in time to the fourteenth century to see if they have what it takes to be knights.Tutored by none other than the original author...