Scholastic Book Fairs Podcast

This heartwarming picture book, adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, brings his joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics to life for a new generation. Readers will feel the beat and the positive rhythm of change when one girl enlists her friends, family, and community to help transform her neighborhood for the better. Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's oldest child, and gorgeously illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, ONE LOVE is a colorful and upbeat testament to the amazing things that can happen when we all get together with one love in our hearts.

When Alexander goes up against the spooky balloon goons, he’ll need all the top-secret information he can get from his mysterious notebook. Monsters + Humor + Fun = THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM!

Newly updated for 2013, readers can easily relive the course of American history through a detailed timeline, more than 50 vivid photographs and illustrations, information about each president's term in office, and the major political issues of each era. Includes fascinating facts about each president in a large, user-friendly format

The first in a brand-new line of full-color chapter books from National Geographic, these charming and awe-inspiring tales will not soon be forgotten. First, meet Cloud, a black lab who is the only dog certified to sniff out stranded dolphins! Then, read on for two more true stories of amazing animal heroes!

COURAGEOUS CANINE! features an amazing pup named Lilly who makes a sacrifice to save her owner, a brave pod of dolphins who face a great white shark to save a stranger, and a mother gorilla, who in mourning her own baby, saves a 3-year-old boy who falls into her zoo enclosure. Filled with gorgeous photographs, sidebars, and fun facts!

Got a new puppy and need to find the perfect name? In these twenty-six poems, told from A to Z, you'll meet dogs of every type and personality imaginable. Does the puppy love to nap in the flowers? Name her Daisy! Maybe the puppy slips his collar. He's Houdini! And don't forget Melody, a dog who howls and croons to any kind of music. For pet owners and dog lovers alike, this funny, rhyming collection will be sure to inspire love and laughs for any puppy personality.

This book features ancient legends and folklore, mythological monsters, media monsters, and modern monsters. Illustrated throughout with stunning full-color artwork, it includes maps and information boxes describing the background to the myth that created the monster.

"Weird Al" Yankovic's new tale of Billy, the irrepressible star of the New York Times bestselling WHEN I GROW UP, is an uproarious back-to-school delight. Dazzling wordplay and sparkling rhyme combine in a unique appreciation of the rewards of unabashed originality and the special joy of viewing the world gently askew.

The great Bille Holiday--Lady Day--was a legendary jazz singer with a troubled life. She had fame, style, a stellar voice, big gardenias in her hair, and lots of dogs, but her favorite was a boxer named Mister. The love between her and her dog adds child appeal and accessibility to her story.

Georgia Khatchadorian plans to excel at Hills Village Middle School in all the places her troublemaking brother failed. She's even bet him that she'll quickly become one of the most popular girls in school. But Rafe left a big mark at HVMS, and no one will give Georgia a chance! Even worse, Rafe has sneakily signed up her band to play at the school dance, and she's terrified to embarrass herself in front of the snooty "Princesses" who run the school and the boy who's caught her eye. Will she be able to overcome her fears and win her bet with Rafe? Find out THE TRUTH about Rafe Khatchadorian's sister in the first Middle School story from the point of view of the hilarious Georgia girl who's ready to speak her mind!

Meet the Lotus Lane Girls! Kiki, Coco, and Lulu are the BEST of friends. They even have their very own club! This first book is written as Kiki's diary, with illustrations and doodles throughout. Kiki LOVES creating cool outfits, hanging out with friends, and collecting fun facts. Read Kiki's diary to find out all about life on Lotus Lane! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches. Aimed at 5- to 7-year-olds, this line of books is for children who are just starting to read independently. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

Matt has always been nothing but a clone - an exact replica, grown from a strip of old El Patrón's skin. Now, age fourteen, Matt suddenly finds himself thrust into the position of ruling over his own country, Opium, on the one-time border between the US and Mexico, stretching from the ruins of San Diego to the ruins of Matamoros. But while Opium thrives, the rest of the world has been devastated by ecological disaster… and hidden somewhere in Opium is the cure. And that isn't all that's hidden within the depths of Opium. Matt is haunted by the ubiquitous army of eejits, zombie-like workers harnessed to the old El Patrón's sinister system of drug growing - people stripped of the very qualities which once made them human. Matt wants to use his newfound power to help stop the suffering, but he can't even find a way to smuggle his childhood love, Maria, across the border and into Opium. Instead, his every move hits a roadblock - both from the traitors that surround him and from a voice within himself. For who is

Llama Llama's nose is feeling tickly, his throat is feeling scratchy, and his head is feeling stuffy. Back to bed, no school today for Llama Llama! Instead, he's home with Mama. By lunchtime, though, he's beginning to feel a tiny bit better. But now someone else has the sneezes - Mama! And who will help her feel better? Why, Llama Llama, of course! The fun-to-read rhymes are sure to help children and their parents get through those under-the-weather days.

Scientists have a reputation for being focused on their work--and maybe even dull. But with juicy tidbits about everything from favorite foods to first loves, the subjects of this lively book are revealed as creative, bold, sometimes eccentric--and anything BUT dull!

Mark is a boy who needs a dog. But he can’t get his mom on board with his plan. Buddy is a dog who needs a boy. Buddy has an owner already, but not one who understands what a dog really needs. Mr. LaRue is a neighbor who needs a community. He’s alone all the time in his huge old house—and everyone needs more than that. Over the course of a summer thunderstorm and one chaotic town council meeting, these three characters cross paths and come together in a timeless tale ripe with emotions. They’ll realize they all need the same things: love, understanding, and a sense of belonging—plus a place to play a game of fetch!

In ONE lifetime, a caribou will shed TEN sets of antlers. A woodpecker will drill THIRTY roosting holes. A seahorse will give birth to ONE THOUSAND babies. Through gorgeous art and simple words, this book conveys fascinating animal facts, depicts numbers visually (there really are one thousand seahorses on the page!) and acts as an excellent inspiration to further research and discovery.

Kevin doesn't mean to make trouble when he lies. He's just really good at it, and it makes life so much easier. But as his lies pile up, he finds himself in big—and funny—trouble with his friends, family, and teachers. He's got to find a way to end his lying streak—forever.

Taking things in stride is not easy for Kizzy Ann, but with her border collie Shag stalwart at her side, she sets out to live a life as sweet as syrup on cornbread. In 1963, as Kizzy Ann prepares for her first year at an integrated school, she worries about the color of her skin, the scar running from the corner of her right eye to the tip of her smile, and whether anyone at the white school will like her. She writes letters to her new teacher in a clear, insistent voice, stating her troubles and asking questions with startling honesty. The new teacher is supportive, but not everyone feels the same, so there is a lot to write about. Her brother, James, is having a far less positive school experience than she is, and the annoying white neighbor boy won’t leave her alone. But Shag, her border collie, is her refuge. Even so, opportunity clashes with obstacle. Kizzy Ann knows she and Shag could compete well in the dog trials, but will she be able to enter?

Justin is thrilled to be on a soccer team, but at his very first practice, he is approached by a tall girl who calls him Shorty. She tells him he’s too little to be on the team and that he should just go home. Justin doesn’t know what to do. He loves soccer, but he doesn’t want to be teased. How do you deal with a bully? Children will love this inspirational Level 2 READY-TO-READ featuring the Dungy kids.

Levi Battle's been left behind all his life. His mother could sing like a bird and she flew away like one, too. His father left him with his grandmother so he could work as a traveling salesman, until Levi's grandmother left this world entirely. Now Levi's staying with his Aunt Odella while his father is serving in the U.S. Army. But it's 1945 and the war is nearly over, so Aunt Odella decides it's time for Levi to do some leaving of his own. Before he can blink, Levi finds himself on a train from Chicago to Fayetteville, North Carolina, where his father is currently stationed, last they knew. So begins an eye-opening, life-changing journey for Levi. But with the help of some kind strangers, and despite the hindrances of some unkind ones, Levi makes his way across the United States searching for his father and finding out about himself, his country, and what it truly means to belong.