I Saw Pete and Pete Saw Me

I Saw Pete and Pete Saw Me
Author: Maggie Hutchings
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2020-07-28
Genre: Children
ISBN: 9781925972825

When you are smallyou can seethings thatgrown-upsare too busyto notice . . .Everyone walks right past Pete - except for one little boy. He notices Pete's drawings, and big smile, and soon he has a new friend. When Pete gets sick, the boy wants to help. But how do you help someone get better when they don't have a home?A heartfelt, moving story about the importance of really seeing the world around us and the power in tiny acts of kindness.

Your Birthday Was the Best!

Your Birthday Was the Best!
Author: Maggie Hutchings
Publisher: Tundra Books
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2022-02-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0735271623

The story of an eager cockroach who gate-crashes a birthday party -- with hilarious results. For fans of I Don't Want to Be a Frog. It’s your birthday, and little do you know that an unwelcome guest has joined in on the festivities. A friendly cockroach has snuck undetected into the house, and has proceeded to join in on all of your fun party games. You were so excited to finally spot him napping on top of your birthday cake, having eaten his fill, that you couldn’t help but scream! You think he’s gone when your dad sucks him up in the vacuum cleaner . . . but with a birthday party this good, he’s going to be nearly impossible to keep away! This laugh-out-loud picture book from bestselling author Maggie Hutchings and acclaimed illustrator Felicita Sala is the perfect birthday gift for young readers.

Mr. Was

Mr. Was
Author: Pete Hautman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1998-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0689819145

After his dying grandfather tries to strangle him, Jack Lund discovers a door that leads him fifty years into the past and involves him in events that determine his own future.

Rita and Ralph's Rotten Day

Rita and Ralph's Rotten Day
Author: Carmen Agra Deedy
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338599275

Have you ever been REALLY mad at your best friend? * "This well-crafted story is an excellent choice for those seeking books featuring conflict-resolution." -- Booklist, starred reviewIn two little houses,on two little hills,lived two best friends...So begins the story of Rita and Ralph. Every day they meet to play beneath the apple tree. It's always fun and games -- until one roundly rotten day when a new game means someone ends up crying. Who knew it could be so hard to say "I'm sorry?"Just when it seems nothing will ever be right again, a surprising thing happens. The old friends try something new, that isn't new at all. Something they've done a hundred times...Carmen Agra Deedy's brilliant storytelling combined with Pete Oswald's spirited illustrations make for a comforting tale of healing and true friendship.

Horatio Squeak

Horatio Squeak
Author: Karen Foxlee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-11-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781760652371

Award-winning children's fiction author Karen Foxlee makes her picture book debut with this classic hero story about the difference one small voice can make. In a very fine house, on a very grand street, Lived the tiniest mouse you could possibly meet. The youngest of twelve, he was timid and slight, But he was always, ALWAYS very polite. When tiny Horatio Squeak is invited to a mysterious party at the top of the stairs, he finds himself in the unexpected company of kittens with dreadfully bright teeth and dreadfully sharp claws. Despite their intimidating appearance, the kittens are welcoming hosts who seem to enjoy Horatio's company. But when they spot a bird in the window, they cannot resist the urge to catch it. As Horatio watches on with horror, he finds the courage to speak out and save the scared bird. With his newfound bravery, Horatio returns home feeling stronger and not nearly so small.

Secret Library of Hummingbird House

Secret Library of Hummingbird House
Author: Julianne Negri
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2020-06-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1922400408

Hattie Maxwell is trying to make sense of her life since the Big Split. It used to be the four of them - Mum, Dad, Ivy and Hattie- against the universe. But lately it feels like she's a lone star in a big galaxy. Her one escape is Hummingbird House, an old mansion with a giant mulberry tree just perfect for climbing to hide from the world. So when Hattie learns that the house is going to be demolished, she is determined to save it. A midnight visit becomes a step back in time, and Hummingbird House reveals its secrets: a hidden library, a mysterious new friend, and a lost treasure that could help stop the development. Can the past help Hattie to fix her present? A brilliant time-slip novel with a contemporary twist, The Secret Library of Hummingbird House celebrates standing up, speaking out and letting go of the past.

The Amazing Adventures of Aya & Pete in Paris!

The Amazing Adventures of Aya & Pete in Paris!
Author: Serena Minott
Publisher: Ashima Incorporated D/B/A Ashima Publishing
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-09-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780999223604

"The Amazing Adventures of Aya & Pete" series tells the stories of a little girl named Aya who travels the world with her parents and her buddy, Pete. Aya & Pete visit Paris, where they try croque-monsieur sandwiches, and explore the famed landmarks of the City of Light. Aya and Pete also learn basic language, currency, geography and local customs. At the end of each story, Aya collects a souvenir unique to the destination to remind her of their travels.The Aya & Pete series explores the world through a child's eye and shares the adventure and excitement of visiting new destinations.

Pete the Cat Saves Christmas

Pete the Cat Saves Christmas
Author: Eric Litwin
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062110659

A New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat holiday picture book! Spend the holidays with your favorite blue cat! In this rockin' spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do. The fun never stops—don’t miss Pete’s other spin on a holiday classic, Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas. Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, and Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party.

Everybody Knew Pete

Everybody Knew Pete
Author: Marian Mathews Hersrud
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2009-10-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1449014992

"Everybody Knew Pete" but nobody knew who killed him ten years ago. Jenny McKnight, a high school senior, saw a body being dragged down to the pier, and she's had nightmares ever since. Now she's back in Sowatna, a mythical coastal town in Maine, hoping to find Pete's killer and dispel her nightmares. Charlie Brewster, a crime reporter from Miami, comes to Sowatna to finish his play about the murder. Their relationship blows hot and cold. Everyone has a secret. Who are Jenny's biological parents? Why is Jenny almost killed by a speeding car and almost drowned? How will the summer theater production survive after Jenny's friend, Erin, is comatose and dress rehearsal night a total disaster? Why is there another murder? And who was Pete Clampton, just a lobsterman who knew the area? The reader will find the answers.