Join Nacho, a smart and spirited cat, as he starts his first day of school! In this delightful story for young readers, Nacho discovers that being nervous is okay—it’s a sign of bravery and a chance to face fears. With supportive friends, a kind teacher, and a dash of courage, Nacho learns that every challenge is an opportunity for adventure. Will he overcome his worries and make his first day unforgettable? Find out in this heartwarming tale of confidence, friendship, and the joy of learning! “Sometimes being nervous is okay; it means you’re brave and ready to face your fears.” - Kiara Shankar & Vinay Shankar About the Authors: Kiara Shankar is a talented sixteen-year-old author and songwriter from San Francisco, California, USA. In addition to her passion for writing, she enjoys reading and creating artwork. Her recent book, Avocado the Turtle, has been translated into fifteen languages, including Spanish, German, Italian, French, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Ukrainian, and more. Vinay Shankar is a software professional who was inspired by his daughter’s passion for writing and songwriting and decided to collaborate with her. Together, their creative efforts have given life to great ideas! The father-daughter duo’s pop hits, sung by Marla Malvins, Primrose Fernetise, Francesca Shankar, Vin Cooper, and SpotZ the Frenchie, are now available for streaming on popular platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and more. Learn more at the publisher’s website: www.vikipublishing.com.

Mama and Papa could not agree on a name for their first baby, and everyone in the family had an opinion. That's how the name Pacho-Nacho-Nico-Tico-Melo-Felo-Kiko-Rico came to be, and Pacho's parents insisted that everyone use his full name. But when Pacho finds himself in trouble, his younger brother, Juan, must quickly find help, which isn't easy when you have to keep saying Pacho-Nacho-Nico-Tico-Melo-Felo-Kiko-Rico. Author Silvia Lopez highlights family values, community connections, and brotherly love in this interactive, energetic, and silly picture book. Pacho Nacho is based on an old Japanese folktale and includes Spanish words and phrases and multicultural settings.

Nacho will only eat gazpacho soup for every meal until his mother takes him to the supermarket and he sees the many different vegetables there.

When second-grader Eugene's favorite comic book goes missing, he blames his best friend Charlie even though he has no evidence. Illustrations.

Avocado and her friends Lemon, Bacon, and Honey are having a fun picnic. There, her friends find out that Avocado's birthday is coming up soon. They decide to plan a surprise party for her. But keeping it a secret is hard. Can they pull off the perfect birthday party for Avocado? Find out in this heartwarming book about the power of friendship and the joy of special occasions. "True friendship brings joyfulness to one's life." —Kiara Shankar & Vinay Shankar

SpotZ the Frenchie is not an ordinary dog. He has a big heart and does not think twice before doing what it tells him to do. This leads to all of his mischievous journeys, making him a very naughty puppy throughout the book. Join SpotZ as he causes mishaps and hilarious moments everywhere he goes. This book is a great read for dog lovers. Table of Contents: · Introduction · SpotZ’s Guide to Having Fun When Your Owner Isn’t Around · SpotZ’s Guide to Having Fun on Road Trips · SpotZ’s Guide to Having Fun at the Mall · SpotZ’s Guide to Monitoring Babies · Let’s Understand Dogs’ Emotions · Do You Have a Vacation Coming Soon? · DOs and DON’Ts of Going to School · Feeling Hungry? Do Yourself a Favor! · Let’s Bring Some Peace to Our World! · Are You Too Anxious in School? Let Me Fix You Up! · Time to Celebrate Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, Ramadan, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and More · Rich & Poor? I See No Difference · Looking for a Perfect Pair of Glasses That Speaks to You? Don’t Worry, I’ve Got You Covered · Let Me Role-Play a Teacher Today. Woof . . . Woof . . . How Exciting! · Let Me Change Gears and Teach You Some Intelligent Stuff · What’s a Perfect Day to You? This Is How Mine Would Be · SpotZ’s Bucket List! Do You Have One? · SpotZ’s Guide to Fighting Coronavirus · SpotZ’s Advice to Achieving Your Goals · These Life Lessons Will Discipline You for Sure, Let Me Tell You That! · Creativity Will Make You Shine! · Spotz’s Alerts · SpotZ’s Tips for Baking · Yoga Time · Let’s Play a Page Flipping Game! · HALFTIME SHOW: Who Let the SpotZ Out? · How to Draw SpotZ in 12 Easy Peasy Steps! · All About SpotZ · About the Authors

"Not many people have ever met a real-life narwhal, but they are much funnier than unicorns! Join the narwhals in the land of ice and snow for laugh-out-loud story time fun!"--Page 4 of cover