A 2025 OLA Intermediate Sequoyah Masterlist selection

2025 Beehive Book Award Nominee

2024 Crystal Kite Awards Honor Winner

2024 IPPY Awards Silver Medalist, Juvenile Fiction

2023 Moonbeam Awards Gold Medalist (Pre-Teen Fiction - Mature Issues)

34th Annual Reading the West Book Awards Nominee - Young Readers

2023 Cybils Awards Nominee - Middle Grade Fiction

2023 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Silver Winner, Juvenile Fiction

A powerful work. --Kirkus Reviews



This character-driven book expands child trafficking awareness while exploring one girl's search for belonging, self-love, and acceptance. Thirteen-year-old Julia would much rather work with horses at the rescue barn than worry about things like dating and makeup. But when her BFF meets a boy at camp, Julia's determined not to get left behind. After a makeover from her older sister, she posts a picture of herself online and gets a comment from Tyler--a seemingly nice kid who lives across town. As they DM more and more, Julia's sure that Tyler understands her in a way her family never has. Even better, their relationship earns her tons of attention at school. Then Julia finds out Tyler's true plan, and her world is turned upside down. She fiercely guards her secret, but could her silence allow her friends to fall into the same trap?

Updated edition

When faced with danger you must DO something.

The teacher at the Ant Hill School wants her students to be prepared - for everything! One day, she teaches her students what to do if a dangerous someone is in their school.

I'll be your shepherd, and you're all my sheep,
so you must do what I say.
Pretend there's a wolf in our building,
and we MUST stay out of his way!

We need a great plan of action
in case we start to get scared.
The ALICE Plan will work the best,
to help us be prepared.

Unfortunately, in the world we now live in, we must ask the essential question: What are the options for survival if we find ourselves in a violent intruder event?

I'm Not Scared...I'm Prepared! will enhance the ALICE concepts and make them applicable to children of all ages in a non-fearful way. By using this book, children can develop a better understanding of what needs to be done if they ever encounter a dangerous someone.

Having a pet dragon is so much fun.

You can teach him to sit, roll over, and play...

You can teach him to make friends, control his anger, overcome his anxiety, show respect, and many more...

But, how do you teach him about the delicate subject such as Body Safety?

• How do you help him understand appropriate and inappropriate touching?
• How do you prepare him to deal with different real-life problematic situations?
• How do you teach him about protecting his body and his privacy?
• How does he know to respond and tell others that he doesn't want to be touched?
• What can he do when someone makes him feel uncomfortable?
• Who does he talk to or ask for help when he feels unsafe?
• How can you teach him to be in control of his own body and respect others' personal boundaries? And so much more...

Get this book now and learn how!

Written from a children's point of view, this fun, cute, and entertaining illustrated book is a must have book for parents, teachers, counselors and educators to gently teach kids about Body Safety, Inappropriate / Appropriate Touching and appropriate response to keep kids safe!

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Having a pet dragon is so much fun.

You can teach him to sit, roll over, and play...

You can teach him to make friends, control his anger, overcome his anxiety, show respect, and many more...

But, how do you teach him about the delicate subject such as Body Safety?

• How do you help him understand appropriate and inappropriate touching?
• How do you prepare him to deal with different real-life problematic situations?
• How do you teach him about protecting his body and his privacy?
• How does he know to respond and tell others that he doesn't want to be touched?
• What can he do when someone makes him feel uncomfortable?
• Who does he talk to or ask for help when he feels unsafe?
• How can you teach him to be in control of his own body and respect others' personal boundaries? And so much more...

Get this book now and learn how!

Written from a children's point of view, this fun, cute, and entertaining illustrated book is a must have book for parents, teachers, counselors and educators to gently teach kids about Body Safety, Inappropriate / Appropriate Touching and appropriate response to keep kids safe!

GET THIS BOOK NOW!

You can train him to sit, roll over, and play...

He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other cool things...

But what if your dragon is always eager to talk to strangers?

What if he has no problem going with someone he doesn't know?

What if he wanted to get in a car with someone because mom was late picking him up from school?

What if he loves to take toys or gifts from strangers and throw a major fit if you tell him not to?

What if he's confused between friendliness and personal safety?

What should you do?

You help him understand stranger danger and safety.

You practice with him different situations with strangers and how he should react accordingly

How?

Get this book and learn how

The morning begins like any other. Albert reaches out the window to check the weather. But from the moment a twig lands in the palm of his hand, life is never the same.

Who is Madame Badobedah? Mabel sets out to prove that an eccentric new hotel guest is really a supervillain in this witty storybook about an intergenerational friendship.

There's a strange new guest at the Mermaid Hotel -- a very old lady with a growly voice, bags stuffed with jewelry and coins and curiosities, and a beady-eyed pet tortoise. Mabel, whose parents run the hotel, is suspicious. Who is this Madame Badobedah (it rhymes with Oo la la) who has come to stay indefinitely and never has any visitors? To find out, Mabel puts on her spy costume and observes the new guest. Conclusion? She must be a secret supervillain hiding out from the law. The grown-ups think Madame Badobedah is a bit rude -- and sad -- but when she invites dahlink Mabel for a cup of forbidden tea and a game of pirates, the two begin a series of imaginary adventures together, and Mabel realizes that first impressions can sometimes be very wrong. Conjuring two quirky heroines that young readers will love, Sophie Dahl adds her talented voice to a grand tradition of books that celebrate the alliance of the old and young in the face of humdrum adults, while Lauren O'Hara's illustrations are as packed with intriguing details as Madame Badobedah's suitcases.

You can train him to sit, roll over, and play...

He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other cool things...

But what if your dragon is always eager to talk to strangers?

What if he has no problem going with someone he doesn't know?

What if he wanted to get in a car with someone because mom was late picking him up from school?

What if he loves to take toys or gifts from strangers and throw a major fit if you tell him not to?

What if he's confused between friendliness and personal safety?

What should you do?

You help him understand stranger danger and safety.

You practice with him different situations with strangers and how he should react accordingly

How?

Get this book and learn how

Acclaimed Chicano author brings another family story in to the written tradition.

Lucy the Chicken sets out with a basket of apples to bring to her good friend, George, who lives on a lake far away. On the way to his house, Lucy meets some of her friends who all wish to bring something along and are anxious to see George once again. But what else does Lucy encounter on her journey? Follow Lucy the Chicken and her Friends in this easy-to-read children's tale that holds a very valuable lesson Author Bio: Natalia Toreeva is an accomplished award-winning artist whose works are in the collections of museums in Chicago and Russia. She has illustrated novels, poetry and children's books, and contributed written works to a number of literary journals. Natalia feels reading is an important way for children to gain knowledge and inspire their own creativity. She is the mother of twins and lives in Carol Stream, Illinois. Publisher's website: Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/LucyTheChickenAndHerFriends.html

A silly and sweet picture book about neighbors, community, and making new friends where you least expect it.

A group of neighbors never talks to one another because they've all made assumptions about each other. Camila the chicken's house is too noisy, Mr. Martínez the fox seems so straightlaced, Felipe the mouse is nervous, and Pepe the ogre--well, you know about ogres. But one day, Mrs. Paquita's internet connection goes out. That starts a domino effect of neighbors helping neighbors. And soon everything has changed.

Meadow is enjoying a carefree country summer, tending her beloved 4-H chickens and freely exploring the outdoors. Content at home with her father, brother, and Nanna, Meadow wishes she could stay a kid forever. Everything changes the day the man in the green car stops her on the road, alarming her with an uncomfortable request. The brief encounter fills her with a strange new anxiety that she can't share with anyone. As fear fills her every move, she makes her world smaller and smaller to feel safe. But when a friend is also approached by the driver of the green car, Meadow realizes she must talk about what happened to protect others. Like the jack pine growing from the rocky cliff, Meadow can't fight growing up any longer, but maybe she can change her corner of the world for the better.

When a cute little Penguin named Penny lets her curiosity for all the wonders beyond her village get the best of her, she inadvertently begins an adventure that almost becomes a misadventure as she finds herself lost and far from home. She needs the help of remarkable and benevolent new friends to stay safe and find her way home. This heartwarming story will keep your child's interest and easily settle them down for a peaceful night's sleep knowing they are safe and loved.

This story is an adventure of wonder and the unexpected. Louisa is terrorized, unable to understand why she is being locked in a dark room. She meets another girl through a crack in the wall and finally they escape together.

Follow the funny story of a boy who tries to help the unexpected arrival to his small island town. One day, Henry wakes up and gets ready for sleigh rides in the snow, but he encounters a polar bear instead. It's up to Henry and his grandpa to sneak the polar bear off the remote island. Will the polar bear make it back to the North Pole?

Years ago, Mr. Wolf would dress up as a sheep and try to be their worst friend but now, the sheep's clothing is far too small for him, so he'll have to find new ways to get his dinner. A hilarious herd of sheep are constantly one step behind Mr. Wolf, until he takes one step too far. A stranger-danger story with a classic comical tone and a laugh-out-loud ending from picture book genius Tony Ross.

They're back...Billy and Monster are back in this new addition to the best-selling series It's July 4th and Billy is super-excited Independence Day for Billy is all about fun fairs, theme parks, candy floss and fireworks This year's celebration has an added significance as the President of the United States is coming to Billy's state to celebrate the big day. But what happens when a grumpy, mean man in a pink bunny costume leaves a briefcase next to Billy and runs away when Billy tries to give it back to him at the fun fair? In this latest addition to the Billy and Monster series, you will discover how Billy gets to ask the President a very important question after a day packed with highs, lows and everything in between. My sincerest desire in writing this book was that it would be a springboard for parents, teachers and guardians to discuss with their loved ones how to better understand the ever changing and sometimes dangerous world we now live in. It's JAM-PACKED with the fun illustrations you've come to expect from this best-selling series. Grab a copy today and enjoy this funny book for kids (and also adults) that's not just big on laughs but also teaches a valuable lesson for social situations.

This book is to warn children about strangers and to explain to them about privacy. It also touches on the subject of sexual abuse and what they can do in each situation to empower themselves. As a survivor of child sexual abuse, I wrote this book as a way to teach my grandchildren, (ages 2 and over) they can say no. I want them to have information that wasn't available to me. They have the right to say no, scream, bite, and kick, whatever it takes to remove themselves from the presence of a predator. Whether it's a stranger or someone they know, they can say no. The next step is to tell until someone believes them. This book is a serious project to me. It isn't scary, but informative. I want it to be a teaching tool and a way to open discussion. I realize it can be a sensitive subject to approach a child with. I was molested at age 3 by one uncle and a few years later by another. I didn't know what to do. I finally told the wrong person and regretted telling. I didn't tell anyone else. I don't want another child to have to bare that burden.

The first ANTHOLOGY is out! Get it here -> https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B01L0KKU7Q It regroups the first 10 books of DIARY OF A POKEMON GO LEGEND for over 400 pages of Pokémon Go adventures!

Are you dreaming of becoming the very best like no one ever was? How far will your adventures take you? From the same author who brought you the sprawling epic DIARY OF A MINECRAFT LEGEND comes the Legendary tale of a Pokémon Go player whose adventure would be unlike any other.

What could have been but a simple hunt for a Pokémon in his city soon becomes much more when the hero of our story realizes that his version of Pokémon Go seems different. Our hero sees Pokémons where others don't and he can even contact a mysterious entity that seems to live within the game itself. Has it anything to do with the mysterious past of the Hero's dad? What were the experiments that he was conducting and how can all of this relate back to Pokémon Go?

Within the blink of an eye, our Hero is embroiled in scientific conspiracies, ominous storms, dangerous rescue operations and even bank heists... but what lies behind it all. Is Pokémon Go simply a game or does it hide a power unlike anything you've ever seen?

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All the members of the Frog family are alarmed when one of the children is missing. She is soon found, and the experience prompts Papa and Mama Frog to teach 10 safety rules to their children.