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Told in rhyme, a child is cautioned about the problems his dragon is likely to cause at school recess, even if it does not mean to.

When two teens, one gay and one straight, meet accidentally and discover that they share the same name, their lives become intertwined as one begins dating the other's best friend, who produces a play revealing his relationship with them both.

Tom, a young boy who must go get help for his injured grandfather in a blizzard through the panther territory, emerges a hero by managing to kill the panther.

The Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal, every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional...

In this hip twist on the classic fairy tale, cool cat Pete makes himself at home in a house he happens upon in the forest, but when its owners come home, comedic chaos ensues!

Madison and Billy interview astronuat Captain Momentous and learn things they never knew about outer space.

After fond recollections of a Christmas past, the countdown to New Year's begins! Rabbit plans a party, but when Pooh and friends bother him, he starts to sulk-- threatening to move away. To appease Rabbit, everyone makes a New Year's resolution to change. But see what happens to the Hundred Acre Wood when Piglet starts bouncing to conquer his dear, Pooh become gloomy from not eating any honey, and Tigger-- unbounce-able.

When Sheriff Hardy investigates the source of a brilliant light and shiny slime afflicting Riverbend, he finds that the village is becoming part of a child's coloring book streaked with greasy crayons.

NN ILLUS. $17.95. 69-18961. ILLUS: GAIL HALEY. MANY AFRIACAN STORIES, WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE ABOUT KWAKU ANANSE THE "SPIDER MAN," ARE CALLED "SPIDER STORIES." THIS BOOK IS ABOUT HOW THAT CAME TO BE. DN