The Missing Bat


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There was a cricket bat missing from Rehman Chacha's warehouse, and he suspected that young Ahmed had stolen it. A funny tale from Kashmir, the land of the willow trees.




I Am Bat


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"will give toddlers a happy Halloween" – The Sunday Times This eye-poppingly colourful, hilarious book is an instant winner with children and adults alike. Starring an adorably grumpy bat and animal friends, I Am Bat is perfect for fans of Superbat and Oi Frog! Bat's cherries keep going missing. One by one, they are whisked away by mischievous animal tricksters behind Bat's back. Super-talent Morag Hood cleverly draws the reader into this interactive story: as Bat attempts to track down the guilty cherry thief everyone's a suspect – including you! From the illustrator of Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert and creator of The Steves, Aalfred and Aalbert and Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea.




Bats at the Beach


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Quick, call out Tell all you can reach: the night is just perfect for bats at the beach So pack your buckets, banjos, and blankets don t forget the moon-tan lotion and wing with this bunch of fuzzy bats to where foamy sea and soft sand meet. Brian Lies s enchanting art and cheery beachside verse will inspire bedtime imaginations again and again. Come visit a bedazzling world of moonlight, firelight, and . . . bats "




Night of the Bat


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Deep in the Amazon jungle, members of an elite scientific team are disappearing and Jake gets word his dad is in grave danger. So Jake makes the journey into the remote jungle where he finds most of the team's mutilated bodies. They’ve been slaughtered by a bat-like winged creature that’s now stalking Jake and the remaining survivors. What chance can Jake have to survive against this giant bloodthirsty winged beast?




Bat Count: A Citizen Science Story


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Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it’s time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the years, the numbers have dwindled as many bats in the area caught white-nose syndrome. Jojo and her family count the bats and send the numbers to scientists who study bats, to see if the bat population can recover. On a summer evening, the family quietly makes their way to the lawn to watch the sky and count the visitors to their farm. This fictional story includes a 4-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 65-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. Bat Count is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The interactive ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension. Tap animals and other things that make noise to hear their sounds.




Scaredy Bat and the Frozen Vampires


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Get ready to face your fears on a spooky mystery adventure! From award-winning author Marina J. Bowman, this BookLife Editor’s Pick is spooky, funny, and heartwarming – the perfect Halloween read that teaches kids to face their fears while sparking a love for reading. In the charming supernatural town of Brookside, where humans and vampires coexist, 12-year-old vampire Ellie "Scaredy Bat" Spark dreams of being a detective. There’s just one small problem—she's terrified of everything! But when a historic royal vampire wedding turns into an icy mystery, Ellie must brave her biggest fears to solve the case. Can Ellie restore peace between humans and vampires before it’s too late? With the help of her quirky friends—Tink, Fez, and Jessica—Ellie embarks on a thrilling adventure that teaches her the power of teamwork, resourcefulness, and acceptance. Each book in the series challenges Ellie to confront her fears to solve a mystery, encouraging critical thinking and empathy in young readers. Book features: > Enjoyed by 7-11 year olds who are early independent readers > Easy-to-read and decodable text > Reading Level: Grade 3-4 (Lexile: 610L - 800L) > Detectives Bonus kit including Suspect log to solve along with Ellie and friends Join Ellie’s team on their quest to brave the frightening unknown and embrace adventure! In Scaredy Bat and the Frozen Vampires, a Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Book, children discover that even scary moments can lead to unforgettable fun. Are you brave enough to face this chilling mystery? Don’t miss out - get your copy today and join the spooky fun!




Luke Goes to Bat


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Luke is not very good at baseball, but his grandmother and sports star Jackie Robinson encourage him to keep trying.




Missing Angel Juan


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Lonely City A tangly-haired, purple-eyed girl named Witch Baby lives in glitzy L.A. She loves a guy named Angel Juan. When he leaves for New York she knows she must find him. Looking For Love So she heads for the city of glittery buildings and garbage and Chinese food and drug dealers and subways and kids playing hip-hopscotch. Finding Trouble Her clues are an empty tree house in the park, a postcard on the street, a mannequin in a diner. Angel Juan is in danger, and only Witch Baby's heart-magic can make him safe. When Angel Juan leaves L. A.—and Witch Baby—to play his music and find himself in New York, Witch Baby, wild and restless without him, follows. The story that ensues "is an engagingly eccentric mix of fantasy and reality, enhanced—this time—by mystery and suspense. It is also magical, moving and mischievous, and—literally—marvelous."—SLJ.




The Missing Dough


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THE MISSING DOUGH by Chris Cavender (Pizza Lover’s Mystery Book 7) From the Pizza Lover’s Mysteries, first published by Kensington. Praise for The Pizza Lover’s Mysteries “Tasty…this is another fun pizza romp.” Publisher’s Weekly “The increasing mastery of action and flow suggest that Cavender is hitting his stride.” Kirkus Reviews “Just like a pizza with all your favorite toppings, this series will satisfy even the most finicky cozy readers.” RT Book Reviews “Scrumptious…this entertaining series will continue to gain fans with its clever plotting and small town appeal.” RT Book Reviews “Charming…two lovable, dynamic protagonists and a warm small-town atmosphere.” Publisher’s Weekly “A delightful mystery—as filling as a big slice of warm pizza.” Armchair Detective “Cavender is an ace at writing cozies.” Library Journal The Missing Dough: Pizza 7 Eleanor’s sister, Maddy, is about to get married yet again when her lying ex-husband Grant shows up on the scene to spoil everything. When he’s found stabbed in the heart with a barbeque skewer, Maddy enlists Eleanor’s help in solving the murder, and possibly saving her life!




The Missing Hours


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From the critically acclaimed author of Invisible City and Conviction, The Missing Hours is a novel about obsession, privilege, and the explosive consequences of one violent act. From a distance, Claudia Castro has it all: a famous family, a trust fund, thousands of Instagram followers, and a spot in NYU’s freshman class. But look closer, and things are messier: her parents are separating, she’s just been humiliated by a sleazy documentary, and her sister is about to have a baby with a man she barely knows. Claudia starts the school year resolved to find a path toward something positive, maybe even meaningful – and then one drunken night everything changes. Reeling, her memory hazy, Claudia cuts herself off from her family, seeking solace in a new friendship. But when the rest of school comes back from spring break, Claudia is missing. Suddenly, the whole city is trying to piece together the hours of that terrible night.