The Oscuros Forest is a place to be feared, inhabited by mythical characters of Caribbean lore. Everyone in Alcavere knows that. But when a disappearance shakes the village, twelve-year-old JV finds himself deep in the forest making surprising alliances in the name of a rescue mission--uncovering in the process, a shocking secret that will force him to question everything he thought he knew.AwardsThe Protectors' Pledge is the third place winner of the 2016 Burt Award for Caribbean Literature sponsored by CODE. NGC Bocas Lit Fest is a partner in the Burt Award for Caribbean Literature.Review of The Protectors' Pledge"Exciting and fun filled . . . The tale is emotionally alive with vivid, engaging characters, memorable scenes, full of magic and light . . . Sprinkled with beautiful prose and descriptions." -2016 Burt Award Judges

The Oscuros Forest is a place to be feared, inhabited by mythical characters of Caribbean lore. Everyone in Alcavere knows that. But when a disappearance shakes the village, twelve-year-old JV finds himself deep in the forest making surprising alliances in the name of a rescue mission--uncovering in the process, a shocking secret that will force him to question everything he thought he knew.AwardsThe Protectors' Pledge is the third place winner of the 2016 Burt Award for Caribbean Literature sponsored by CODE. NGC Bocas Lit Fest is a partner in the Burt Award for Caribbean Literature.Review of The Protectors' Pledge"Exciting and fun filled . . . The tale is emotionally alive with vivid, engaging characters, memorable scenes, full of magic and light . . . Sprinkled with beautiful prose and descriptions." -2016 Burt Award Judges

A missing trident could spell the end… Kai and Delphi finally meet Poseidon, and he needs their help. The two friends must reunite the King of the Sea with his trident, but they’re not the only ones after it. With a gold coin as their only lead, Kai and Delphi seek out pirate treasure in the hopes of saving their precious island home. Could this be the end of Poseidon’s Protectors? Protector's Pledge is the thrilling fourth book in the Legend of Pineapple Cove series for young readers. If you like bravely exploring mythical worlds with trusty animal sidekicks, then you'll love Marina Bowman's fantasy-adventure story. Get Protector's Pledge today and share the gift of imaginative adventure with your kiddos! And don't forget to search for the pineapples hidden throughout the vibrant illustrations in each chapter.

Winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal #1 New York Times Bestseller Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption—a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade. Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all . . . When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth And poison her people’s water, one young water protector Takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource.

Twelve-year-old JV lives a peaceful life with his grandmother in the small Caribbean village of Alcavere. But he has always felt destined for more, dreaming of the thrilling tales described in old family letters and the many adventures that must surely await beyond his bedroom walls. Driven by curiosity and excitement, JV embarks on a trip into the local forest of Oscuros-a dark and mysterious place, where all manner of legendary characters are said to live. But when the young boy makes his way into the sinister landscape of Oscuros, he quickly learns that no amount of local lore could have prepared him for what he encounters inside. Confronted with dangerous traps, fleeting apparitions, and underground criminal operations, JV suddenly finds himself the hero of his own adventure story. When news of a devastating disappearance shakes the village of Alcavere, JV must use his newfound heroics to complete a daring rescue mission-forging alliances and making unbreakable vows with creatures he thought only existed in Caribbean myth. The shocking family secret and fateful pledge that he uncovers in the process will change his life forever. The Protector's Pledge weaves various aspects of the author's Caribbean culture into a tale of mystery and adventure and incorporates themes such as bravery, friendship, love, family, and self-discovery. The novel also includes twelve full-page illustrations and a glossary that is clear and concise.

We all throw away too much stuff! Watch Tyler find ways to reuse his old things. Can you think of new uses for items you would have tossed? Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf BooksTM collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

A missing trident could spell the end... Kai and Delphi finally meet Poseidon, and he needs their help. The two friends must reunite the King of the Sea with his trident, but they're not the only ones after it. With a gold coin as their only lead, Kai and Delphi seek out pirate treasure in the hopes of saving their precious island home. Could this be the end of Poseidon's Protectors? Protector's Pledge is the thrilling fourth book in the Legend of Pineapple Cove series for young readers. If you like bravely exploring mythical worlds with trusty animal sidekicks, then you'll love Marina Bowman's fantasy-adventure story.

Celebrate Earth Day with this valentine to our wonderful planet from the Newbery Award–winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall. Our friend Earth does so many wonderful things! She tends to animals large and small. She pours down summer rain and autumn leaves. She sprinkles whisper-white snow and protects the tiny seeds waiting for spring. Readers of all ages will pore over the pages of this spectacular book. Its enticing die-cut pages encourage exploration as its poetic text celebrates everything Earth does for us, all the while reminding us to be a good friend in return. • Interactive format and kid-friendly art will engage both toddlers and young readers. • A celebration of the natural world and rallying cry for positive action for Planet Earth • Great opportunities to share life science concepts and amazing facts about the environment with children This beautiful and innovative ode to our natural world will appeal to readers of Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth, The Poet's Dog, and Thank You, Earth. • Read aloud books for kids ages 3-5 • Earth books for kids • Climate change books for kids Patricia MacLachlan is an acclaimed author who has written dozens of books—from picture books to novels—including the Newbery Medal winner Sarah, Plain and Tall and the Barkus series, also published by Chronicle Books. She lives in western Massachusetts. Francesca Sanna grew up on the Italian island of Sardinia. She studied illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York and the Academy of Art and Design in Lucerne. Her book The Journey received five starred reviews and was lauded by the New York Times and the Guardian. Francesca currently lives in Zurich, but you can visit her at francescasanna.com.

I finally had the chance at a perfect life when I met the man I was supposed to be with. But he's gone and chances like that don't come along twice in one lifetime. Right?Former president Everett Shaw had his whole life laid out for him from the time he was a child and he lived out every expectation to complete and utter perfection... until he met the one man who changed everything. With plans to leave public life behind after finishing his term in office, Everett was looking forward to a quiet life with the man of his dreams at his side. But one brutal act of violence stole that bright future away, leaving Everett struggling just to get through each day.A decade later finds Everett nearing the age of sixty and living a shell of a life. Haunted by his loss, he finds solace in his roses and evenings sitting in front of the television. But when his estranged son is horribly injured while saving the life of another, Everett leaves everything behind in the hopes of mending the broken relationship and helping his son heal in more ways than one.My job is to protect and there are rules that have to be followed. Even if there weren't, I wouldn't risk letting anyone close... not again.Special Agent Jonathan Nash's job is to keep the former president safe, not be his friend. Even if something about the lonely older man draws him in, he's not about to risk what's left of his career for anything. And it's not like a guy like Everett Shaw would really see him anyway. Nor would he want him to, considering the ugly past Nash left behind to pursue his dream. No, he's better off following protocol and doing his job. Let someone else deal with the broken man. It's not his problem... it can't be.I learned a long time ago to live life on my terms and that sometimes you have to take that leap of faith to get what you want. But wanting two men at the same time? That's new, even for me.At forty-five years old, former Navy SEAL Gage Fortier has experienced success and loss in equal measure, and while his life has taken a direction he never planned, he wouldn't have it any other way. When Reese, the young man he's partnered with in the underground vigilante group they both work for, is injured on the job, he sees an opportunity to build on the friendship with the bitter former soldier while giving him a place to recover. But when he discovers that the young man is actually the estranged son of a former U.S. president, Gage realizes he has the chance to give both father and son so much more. There's only one problem with his plan... how to ignore his growing attraction for the devishly handsome Everett Shaw.And Everett's perpetual shadow, Agent Nash.Three men on very separate courses. Until something unexpected happens and three become one...