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Poor Duncan just wants to sit down and color a beautiful picture. But when he opens his crayon box, he finds a stack of letters instead. His crayons have officially had enough, and they are going on strike!
Blue crayon is exhausted from coloring all those massive oceans and rivers. Black crayon is tired of only being used to outline things. Meanwhile, Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking to each other because they both firmly believe they are the true color of the sun. Even Beige is upset about playing second fiddle to Brown. What can Duncan possibly do to appease his unhappy art supplies and get them back to doing what they do best? You will be laughing out loud at this hilarious, colorful adventure that will make you look at your own crayon box in a completely new and imaginative way.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
4.0
/5
1 Reviews
1 Recs
Camilla Cream absolutely loves lima beans, but she refuses to eat a single one. Why? Because the other kids at her school hate them, and Camilla is terribly worried about what other people think. She wants to fit in so badly that she hides what she genuinely likes. But on the first day of school, her worry leads to a strange problem. Camilla wakes up covered from head to toe in bold stripes! Even worse, whenever someone mentions a pattern like polka dots, her skin instantly changes to match. With doctors baffled and her classmates laughing, Camilla must figure out the secret to curing her bizarre ailment. Step into a wonderfully weird and funny story that shows you exactly why finding the courage to accept your true self is the best medicine of all.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
4.0
/5
1 Reviews
1 Recs
Every Sunday after church, young CJ and his loving nana board the city bus for a ride across town. But today, CJ is feeling a little frustrated. He wonders why they have to wait in the pouring rain, why they don't have a car of their own, and why they always get off in a neighborhood that looks so rundown.
With gentle wisdom, his nana patiently answers every question. Instead of focusing on what they lack, she opens CJ's eyes to the everyday magic surrounding them. She points out the incredible beauty of the bustling city streets, the spontaneous music played by their fellow passengers, and the vibrant spirit of the community they are traveling to serve.
This award-winning, heartwarming tale celebrates the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild while offering a beautiful lesson in gratitude. It is a gentle reminder that if you look closely enough, you can find joy, kindness, and wonder in the most unexpected places.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
1 Recs
Meet Ivan, an easygoing silverback gorilla who has spent the last twenty-seven years living in a glass enclosure at a shopping mall. He rarely thinks about his past life in the wild. Instead, Ivan spends his days watching television, chatting with his best friends Stella the wise elephant and Bob the stray dog, and creating beautiful paintings that the mall owner sells to visitors. But everything changes the day a tiny, frightened baby elephant named Ruby arrives. Ruby has just been taken from her family, and her fear and confusion force Ivan to see his glass-walled home in a completely different light. Realizing he can no longer just sit back and watch the world go by, Ivan knows he must take action. Using his clever mind and his passion for art, he begins to craft a courageous plan to protect his new friend and give her the life she deserves. This beautifully told, award-winning story will capture your heart as it explores the deep bonds of friendship, the importance of keeping promises, and the power of finding your own voice.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
320 Pages
4.3
/5
30 Reviews
25 Recs
