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Bias in reporting on climate change

Stratton, Connor,


Not up for debate -- History of climate change coverage -- Ignoring the problem -- Facts and accuracy -- Reporting "both sides" -- Skeptical science -- Making connections -- Change or crisis? -- Solutions. "This insightful book explores bias in reporting on climate change, helping students think critically about where their news comes from"--
Date Published:2022

The lonely pony

Harrison, Paula.


"First published in the UK by Nosy Crow as Princess of Pets: The lonely pony in 2020"--Title page verso. When Princess Bea discovers a beautiful pony alone on the beach, she is determined to find its owner, but the pony won't stay put! Can Bea find its home before it runs into trouble?
Date Published:2020

The snowy reindeer

Harrison, Paula,


Originally published in th UK by Nosy Crow as Princess of pets : the snowy reindeer in 2019. In Royal rescues #3: The Snowy Reindeer-the third book in Paula Harrison's sweet new chapter book series, illustrated by Olivia Chin Mueller-a pet-loving princess finds and helps animals in trouble-even if it's against the rules of being royal! "A royal palace is no place for pets, Beatrice!" says her father, King George. But Princess Bea loves animals and is not going to let a royal rule stop her from helping every animal she finds. When Bea goes to visit her cousins at the wintery Peruva Castle, she finds a cold and hungry reindeer hiding in the snow. But with the whole castle abuzz with party preparations, will Bea be able to keep the little deer safe until she can find its family? Find out in Royal rescues #3: The snowy reindeer.
Date Published:2020

Originally published in th UK by Nosy Crow as Princess of pets : the snowy reindeer in 2019. In Royal rescues #3: The Snowy Reindeer-the third book in Paula Harrison's sweet new chapter book series, illustrated by Olivia Chin Mueller-a pet-loving princess finds and helps animals in trouble-even if it's against the rules of being royal! "A royal palace is no place for pets, Beatrice!" says her father, King George. But Princess Bea loves animals and is not going to let a royal rule stop her from helping every animal she finds. When Bea goes to visit her cousins at the wintery Peruva Castle, she finds a cold and hungry reindeer hiding in the snow. But with the whole castle abuzz with party preparations, will Bea be able to keep the little deer safe until she can find its family? Find out in Royal rescues #3: The snowy reindeer.

Date Published:2020

The lost puppy

Harrison, Paula,


"First published in the UK by Nosy Crow as Princess of Pets: The Lost Puppy in 2019"--Title page verso "Princess Bea is an animal-lover, and would love nothing more than a pet of her own. But her father, the king, disapproves of having animals inside the Royal Palace. When a tiny puppy turns up in the palace garden, Bea must keep it a secret until she can find it a home. But it's hard to hide an excited puppy when there's a royal banquet underway, and Bea's going to need some help from her best friend ..."--Provided by publisher
Date Published:2019

"First published in the UK by Nosy Crow as Princess of Pets: The Lost Puppy in 2019"--Title page verso "Princess Bea is an animal-lover, and would love nothing more than a pet of her own. But her father, the king, disapproves of having animals inside the Royal Palace. When a tiny puppy turns up in the palace garden, Bea must keep it a secret until she can find it a home. But it's hard to hide an excited puppy when there's a royal banquet underway, and Bea's going to need some help from her best friend ..."--Provided by publisher

Date Published:2019

The naughty kitten

Harrison, Paula.


When Bea rescues a stray kitten from a tree, she promises to keep it safe until she can find its owner, but the adventurous kitten keeps getting into trouble and when it goes exploring in the middle of the night, Bea will need to be very brave.
Date Published:2020

The scaredy cat

Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta.


"The purrmaids' homework assignment is to find something special to bring to class. Will they be brave enough to swim far away from Kittentail Cove and explore Tortoiseshell Reef to find the perfect thing? Or will they be scaredy cats?"--
Date Published:2017

The Catfish Club

Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta,


"A Stepping Stone book." Mermaid kittens and best friends Angel, Shelly, and Coral dive headfirst into working on their art project together, until their fun is nearly ruined when they run into their rivals, a trio of purrmaids called the Catfish Club.
Date Published:2017

Seasick sea horse

Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta,


"A Stepping Stones Book." Purrmaid Shelly is taking care of sea horse and new class pet, Bubbles, who looks mysteriously unwell; luckily Shelly and her two best friends discover how to perk Bubbles up, and in the process learn why some animals are not meant to be pets.
Date Published:2018

Search for the mermicorn

Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta,


"A Stepping Stones Book." As a school project, best friends and purrmaids Angel, Coral, and Shelly set out in search of a mermicorn.
Date Published:2018

A star purr-formance

Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta,


"A Stepping Stone Book." When Purrmaid friends Shelly, Angel, and Coral team up with the Catfish Club to audition for the annual Founder's Day Showcase, they learn that singing well requires more than just practice.
Date Published:2019

Quest for clean water

Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta,


"A Stepping Stone Book." "Purrmaids Coral, Shelly, and Angel help clean up the ocean as a school project and rescue the brother of their mermicorn friend, Sirena, who is trapped by plastic soda rings."--
Date Published:2019

Heart of gold

Penney, Shannon,


"Sparkle can't believe her puptastic luck! It's finally time for the Cutiecorns of Puppypaw Island to learn how to use their special magic. Sparkle's mom has given her a golden locket to mark the big day. But before the ceremony, the locket is stolen! Can the Cutiecorns put their horns together to find the thief before it's too late?" -- page [4] of cover.
Date Published:2019

Purrfect Pranksters

Penney, Shannon,


Includes excerpt "Rainy Day Rescue." "Puppypaw Island is being pranked. Someone has ruined the magic lesson and sabotaged movie night. Can the Cutiecorns catch the prankster and stop the chaos?"--
Date Published:2020

Rainy day rescue

Penney, Shannon,


Includes excerpt "Carnival Chaos." There's a new puppy in town! The Cutiecorns are helping Batty make new friends. Suddenly, the sky goes dark. The pawfect storm is heading right for Puppypaw Island! It's raining pups and dogs and the worst part is, Batty has gone missing. Can Glitter use her caring magic to help find him before the storm gets too ruff?--
Date Published:2020

Carnival chaos

Penney, Shannon,


Includes excerpt of Heart of Gold. "This edition is available for distribution only through the school market."--Back cover. Puppypaw Island is barking with excitement for the first annual Cutiecorn Carnival and Talent Show! All different kinds of Cutiecorn animals are traveling to Puppypaw Island to celebrate. Everyone is excited to make new friends, but Twinkle can see that not all animals are alike and there might be some trouble coming. Can she use her seeing magic to calm the chaos?--
Date Published:2020

Includes excerpt of Heart of Gold. "This edition is available for distribution only through the school market."--Back cover. Puppypaw Island is barking with excitement for the first annual Cutiecorn Carnival and Talent Show! All different kinds of Cutiecorn animals are traveling to Puppypaw Island to celebrate. Everyone is excited to make new friends, but Twinkle can see that not all animals are alike and there might be some trouble coming. Can she use her seeing magic to calm the chaos?--

Date Published:2020

Lost and found

Penney, Shannon,


"The puppies on the island can't stop barking about the news: They're going on a field trip! The Curiecorns will take the ferry to Hopalong Haven, where the bunnies live. They are very excited, but Sparkle is also pretty nervous. SHe has never been this far from home before. Can she overcome her fears and enjoy the adventure?" --back cover.
Date Published:2022

Game day

Penney, Shannon,


"It's time for someone pawsome fun at Cutiecorn Academy! The pups will get to race, dress up in wacky fur, and best of all...play in the first-ever Cutie Bowl. Sparkle, Glitter, and Twinkle are having a barking great time, but Flash's magic isn't working the way she wants it to. Can she figure out why before game day?"--
Date Published:2023

The weirdest wish

Glass, Calliope,


Everyone is warning Sparkleton not to wear the Pixie Cap. It grants one whole wish but has 843 rules! Sparkleton knows it's probably a bad idea, but what if it isn't? Will the Cap let Sparkleton wish for Shimmer Lake's most magical, snowy Winter Carnival ever? Or will Sparkleton's brr-illliant idea turn to slush?
Date Published:2021

The mini mistake

Glass, Calliope,


Sparkleton accidentally shrinks his friends before the big talent show in the third book of this full-color early chapter book series about a wishful unicorn who will do anything to get wish-granting powers--except his homework. It's a magical mess-up! Sparkleton has a plan to get his unicorn magic before the town's big talent show but one small mistake leads to HUGE problems when--POOM!--Sparkleton shrinks himself and his best friends down to the size of field mice! Now he may have to do the WORST THING EVER to get them all back to normal--ask his classmate and rival Twinkle for help. Will Sparkleton save the day before the big talent show?"--Publisher.
Date Published:2020

Sparkleton accidentally shrinks his friends before the big talent show in the third book of this full-color early chapter book series about a wishful unicorn who will do anything to get wish-granting powers--except his homework. It's a magical mess-up! Sparkleton has a plan to get his unicorn magic before the town's big talent show but one small mistake leads to HUGE problems when--POOM!--Sparkleton shrinks himself and his best friends down to the size of field mice! Now he may have to do the WORST THING EVER to get them all back to normal--ask his classmate and rival Twinkle for help. Will Sparkleton save the day before the big talent show?"--Publisher.

Date Published:2020

Welcome to unicorn school

Bird, Pip,


In Pip Bird and David O'Connell's laugh-out-loud illustrated chapter book Dave the Unicorn: Welcome to Unicorn School, Mira is excited about attending the school--until she's paired with a very un-unicorny unicorn.--
Date Published:2020