Ready for the Spotlight!

Ready for the Spotlight!
Author: Jaime Kim
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2022-01-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536225711

An exuberant and relatable picture book about sibling rivalry, ballet, and finding your free-form self. Confidence goes a long way, and so does practice—but the support of a loving family and community matters even more in this winsome tale of dancing your way into your own unique talents. Tessie has taken ballet for a whole month and thinks she has it down. If it weren’t for her big sister, Maya, who seems to own the spotlight, Tessie would dazzle the whole class. But when Maya lands the lead—and the coveted princess crown—in the fall recital, not even freestyle dancing can fully rescue Tessie’s spirits. But maybe they each have something to teach and the spotlight is big enough for two? Jaime Kim’s author-illustrator debut captures the shifting emotions of competition, sisterhood, and joy in movement with warmth, charm, and a delicious candy-bright palette.

Into the Spotlight

Into the Spotlight
Author: Carrie Hope Fletcher
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2020-09-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0241462126

Inspired by the much-loved classic Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, Into the Spotlight is a magical new story from bestselling author and acclaimed performer Carrie Hope Fletcher. Brilliant Aunt Maude visits seasides the world over and has become quite the pebble collector. Pebbles of all shapes, sizes and colours and even one that looked a bit like Elvis Presley if you squinted a bit. Her favourite pebbles, however, are Marigold, Mabel and Morris. One by one, and by strange and unusual ways, each child arrives at the stage door of Brilliant Aunt Maude's theatre in the heart of London, home to an extraordinary cast of performers. There's Dante the miraculous magician, Petunia the storyteller and seventy-year-old contortionists - the Fortune Sisters! But ticket sales are dwindling and the curtains might have to close - for the final time. Until one day, as the Pebbles are exploring the many nooks and crannies of the theatre, they stumble upon something they were never meant to find . . . something that just might save the theatre after all . . .

Batman Has a Plan

Batman Has a Plan
Author: Tina Gallo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-05-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534416404

Now early readers can reach for the stars with this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read starring everyone’s favorite caped crusader—Batman! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Batman Has a Plan was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a fun story with words they can actually read and starring their favorite super hero? Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains no more than 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn nineteen sight words and nine words from four word families. So come on and get reading with Batman! Copyright © 2018 DC Comics. BATMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics.

Mallory in Spotlight

Mallory in Spotlight
Author: Laurie Friedman
Publisher: Darby Creek ™
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1467727350

The world is a stage for Mallory McDonald!When Mallory tries out for a part in the school play and gets the lead, she is super excited. But not everyone shares her enthusiasm, especially her best friend Mary Ann. In fact, the more excited Mallory gets, the less excited Mary Ann becomes. Mallory can't understand why Mary Ann is acting so strange. Even though the lights are shining bright, is there something Mallory's not seeing? Can Mallory find a way to play the roles of leading lady and best friend?

A Spotlight for Harry

A Spotlight for Harry
Author: Eric A. Kimmel
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 037585696X

Inspired by the circus performers he saw in his hometown, young Harry Weiss, later known as Houdini, convinces his brother to help him with some of the tricks that he saw and decides that he will become one of the world's greatest escape artists.

Where Is Robin? (Batman)

Where Is Robin? (Batman)
Author: Maggie Testa
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-08-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781536445220

The Joker is up to his usual mischief and now Robin is missing! Can Batman find him in time?

Hattie in the Spotlight

Hattie in the Spotlight
Author: Poppy Green
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2020-03-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534460209

Sophie’s friend Hattie tries out for a play at Oak Hollow Theater in this sixteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series! When Hattie Frog learns that Oak Hollow Theater is putting on a play and anyone can audition, she knows it’s her time to shine. Sophie is surprised because Hattie is usually so shy! But she supports her friend and helps Hattie practice for her audition. And Hattie gets a role! There’s just one problem. Now Hattie isn’t so sure she’s ready to be on stage in front of all of Pine Needle Grove! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Forever Curious

Forever Curious
Author: Jetse de Vries
Publisher: Jetse de Vries
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2021-05-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9083163903

In an intellectual clash of galactic proportions, the biggest mystery in the Universe encounters the smartest girl from Earth. Na-Yeli Maya is humanity’s champion exploring the forbidding Enigmatic Object. She’s not truly alone, as her exosuit is armed with the most advanced quantum computer—and obnoxious digital assistant—ever, and her tri-schizoid condition enables her to call up her ultimate warrior and lateral thinker personas in times of dire need. Along the way, she partners with a stranded Moiety Alien and adopts a group of hypersounders, as they make it all the way into the Core. What will they find?

Ready to Ride!

Ready to Ride!
Author: Natalie Shaw
Publisher: Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781442420847

Learn all about Dora and Diego's cars, boats, helicopters, sleds, and other amazing vehicles in this board book!