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Series: The Beauty That Remains Paperback Ashley Woodfolk 9781524715908 $13.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Mar 12, 2019

Told from three diverse points of view, this story of life and love after loss is one Angie Thomas, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give, believes "will stay with you long after you put it down."We've lost everything . . . and found ourselves. Loss pulled Autumn, Shay, and Logan apart. Will music bring them back together?Autumn always knew exactly who she was: a talented artist and a loyal friend. Shay was defined by two things: her bond with her twin sister, Sasha, and her love of music. And Logan has always turned to wr... + Read More
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Series: Nick and June Were Here Hardcover Shalanda Stanley 9780399556586 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Feb 12, 2019

Girl in Pieces meets All the Bright Places in this heartbreaking story of two teens who are determined to stay together in a world tearing them apart.Nick and June were best friends for years, until their relationship suddenly turned into something more. Now, June is coping with a new diagnosis of schizophrenia, a secret she asked Nick to keep for too long. Between managing her symptoms and her parents, June is just trying to keep it together. Nick is a reluctant car thief, supporting his aunt with the money and focusing on his art whenever he ... + Read More
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Series: When Sadness is at Your Door Hardcover Eva Eland 9780525707189 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jan 29, 2019

A comforting primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests we approach the feeling of sadness as if it is our guest.Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! When we feel sad, especially for long periods of time, it can seem as if the sadness is a part of who we are--an overwhelming, invisible, and scary sensation.In When Sadness Is at Your Door, Eva Eland brilliantly approaches this feeling as if it is a visitor. She gives it a shape and a face, and encourages the reader to give it a name, all of which helps to demystify it a... + Read More
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Series: The Mouse Who Wasn't Scared Hardcover Petr Horacek 9780763698812 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Nov 20, 2018

Little Mouse heads into the woods to prove her bravery — and ends up with a startling lift-the-flap surprise.Rabbit warns Little Mouse about playing in the woods for fear of big, frightening animals, but Little Mouse isn’t scared of anything. She walks deep into the forest, bouncing on toadstools, hiding in the shadows, and jumping off logs. She encounters plenty of big animals, but Little Mouse isn’t afraid . . . or is she? A cleverly placed flap reveals that Little Mouse’s fears might not be big and scary — but they are cute and fluffy! Reade... + Read More
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Series: I Hug You and You Board book David McPhail 9780823439942 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Oct 09, 2018

A great big hug for little ones and those who love them. This sweet story about love and hugs is sure to delight. In simple, rhyming text and gentle illustrations, a young child shares her joy and affection with everything around her, hugging her family, her pets, her friends-- even her favorite places. Celebrated children's book illustrator David McPhail tells a simple tale of boundless love-- perfect to read aloud or share with family. This heartwarming board-book, sized just right for little hands, is an ideal gift for parents, grandpare... + Read More
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Series: Fergal is Fuming! Paperback Robert Starling 9781783445905 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Sep 25, 2018

Shortlisted for the 2018 Waterstones Childrens Book Prize. A dragon with a short temper is not a good combination, as Fergal’s family and friends soon find out. He burns the dinner (literally), reduces the football goal to ashes and absolutely cannot play a nice, quiet board game. It is only when he starts to notice other animals have clever tricks to calm down that Fergal begins to win back his friends, especially when he discovers dragons can cool off in a very handy way.
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Series: Someone Else's Shoes Hardcover Ellen Wittlinger 9781580897495 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Sep 11, 2018

Tackling divorce and suicide with a warmth and sensitive humor that refuses to be weighed down, Someone Else's Shoes chronicles a road trip that unites three young people in search of family and acceptance. Fans of Sharon Draper, Jo Knowles and Counting by Sevens will be moved by this tale of what brings us together when things fall apart.Twelve-year-old Izzy, a budding stand-up comic, is already miserable about her father's new marriage and the new baby on the way. Then ten-year-old cousin Oliver and his father, Uncle Henderson, move in with ... + Read More
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Series: The Day You Begin Hardcover Jacqueline Woodson 9780399246531 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 28, 2018

Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s LiteratureA #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you.There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it’s how you look or talk, or where you’r... + Read More
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Series: Darius the Great Is Not Okay Hardcover Adib Khorram 9780525552963 $23.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Aug 28, 2018

Darius doesn’t think he’ll ever be enough, in America or in Iran. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this unforgettable debut introduces a brilliant new voice in contemporary YA.Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He’s a Fractional Persian—half, his mom’s side—and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life.Darius has never really fit in at home, and he’s sure things are going to be the same in Iran. His clinical depression doesn’t exactly help matters, and trying ... + Read More
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Series: Jumble Wood Hardcover Helena Covell 9781911171362 $23.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jun 05, 2018

This stunning picture book debut from Helena Covell is perfect for teaching young readers about bravery, friendship, and happiness.Far, far away there was a wood. A jumble of twists and turns, ups and downs, and unknowns. The little creatures that lived there each had a thing that made them happy... all of them except Pod, who just can't seem to find hers.Exasperated and sad, Pod sets off to discover where her 'happiness' might be hiding, only to find it in the friends she meets along the way.
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Series: Grumpy Monkey Grumpy Monkey Hardcover Suzanne Lang 9780553537864 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 15, 2018

The hilarious #1 New York Times bestselling picture book about a chimpanzee in a very bad mood--perfect for young children learning how to deal with confusing feelings. Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it--how can he be in a bad mood when it's SUCH a beautiful day? They have lots of suggestions for how to make him feel better. But Jim can't take all the advice...and has a BIT of a meltdown. Could it be that he just needs a day to feel grumpy? Suzanne and Max Lang bring hilari... + Read More
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Series: Out, Out Away From Here Hardcover Rachel Woodworth 9781911171331 $23.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 03, 2018

An exceptional book for children about emotional intelligence and learning to deal with the many ranges of human emotions.Some days I feel mad. Some days I feel sad. Some days I feel smiling-ear-to-ear glad...Emotions can be strange, sudden, and even overwhelming at times. Through thoughtful words and expressive images, this book guides us on a journey through our imagination... to a place where everything feels calm again.
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Series: The Rabbit Listened Hardcover Cori Doerrfeld 9780735229358 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Feb 20, 2018

A moving and universal picture book about empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small—now a New York Times bestsellerWhen something sad happens, Taylor doesn’t know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn’t feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that’s not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen…whi... + Read More
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Series: Emma Dodd's Love You Books Always Board book Emma Dodd 9781536200577 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Feb 16, 2018

One little elephant discovers that a parent’s love is unconditional.Sometimes you’re happy. Sometimes you’re sad. Sometimes you’re good. Sometimes you’re bad. But there is always love between parent and child, which is the uplifting message in an exquisite new title from Emma Dodd. Featuring rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations of an elephant family, this padded board book makes a great addition to any nursery bookshelf.
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Series: Still Here Paperback Rowan Blanchard 9780448494661 $23.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Feb 13, 2018

Hollywood rising star and passionate humanitarian Rowan Blanchard shares her beloved personal scrapbook with the world.Featuring art and writing from her favorite photographers, poets, and friends alongside her own journal entries and snapshots, STILL HERE is an unedited look at Rowan Blanchard's inner life--and a poignant representation of teen life in general. Alongside Rowan's own raw diary entries, poems, and personal photos are taped in letters, photos, and poems from her friends who inspire her, like the poet rupi kaur, photographer Gia C... + Read More
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Series: No Biggy! A Story About Overcoming Everyday Obstacles Hardcover Elycia Rubin 9781635650488 $20.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 06, 2018

The empowering book sweeping the nation that’s helping kids and parents successfully manage frustration.Getting frustrated is a part of life! And, whether Kiki is working on squeezing toothpaste right onto her toothbrush, getting the zipper to slide all the way up her jacket, or spreading cream cheese on a bagel, she learns to take a deep breath, say “No Biggy!,” and try again—after all, things don’t always go exactly as expected on the first try! Kiki even teaches her mom and dad a thing or two—yes, grown-ups get frustrated, too! Bright and en... + Read More
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Series: Love Hardcover Matt de la Peña 9781524740917 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jan 09, 2018

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"[A] poetic reckoning of the importance of love in a child's life . . . eloquent and moving."—People "Everything that can be called love -- from shared joy to comfort in the darkness -- is gathered in the pages of this reassuring, refreshingly honest picture book."—The New York Times Book Review, Editors' Choice / Staff Picks From the Book Review“Lyrical and sensitive, ‘Love’ is the sort of book likely to leave readers of all ages a little tremulous, and brimming with feeling.”—The Wall Street JournalFrom Newbery Med... + Read More
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Series: Rookie Rookie on Love Paperback Tavi Gevinson 9780448493992 $19.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Jan 02, 2018

A single-subject anthology about the heart's most powerful emotion, edited by Tavi Gevinson. Featuring exclusive, never-before-seen essays, poems, comics, and interviews from contributors like Jenny Zhang, Emma Straub, Hilton Als, Janet Mock, John Green, Rainbow Rowell, Gabourey Sidibe, Mitski, Alessia Cara, Etgar Keret, Margo Jefferson, Sarah Manguso, Durga Chew-Bose, and many more!A single-subject anthology about the heart's most powerful emotion, edited by Tavi Gevinson. Featuring exclusive, never-before-seen essays, poems, comics, and inter... + Read More
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Series: Little Royal A Fish Tale Hardcover Chelo Manchego 9781611804973 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Dec 19, 2017

Little Royal is a big fish in a small pond and all the other fish do his bidding. But when he takes his big attitude to other ponds, he learns a valuable lesson about humility and compassion, in this wise and witty picture book for kids ages 4-8."I am the very big fish of my very little pond and when I demand: 'Me! Now!' all of my very little fish bow down to me. They scrub my tail and blow bubbles on my scales. So, I chant, 'Long live myself!' Because I am the biggest and brightest most beautiful fish in the kingdom of Me." Little Royal lords ... + Read More
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Series: Emma Dodd's Love You Books Happy Board book Emma Dodd 9780763696429 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Dec 12, 2017

This addition to Emma Dodd’s much-loved sequence of animal books features a tenderly composed rhyming text, heartwarming illustrations, and flurries of foil throughout. Exploring the loving relationship between one little owl and his mommy, this beautifully designed picture book is certain to become a bedtime favorite.
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Series: Emma Dodd's Love You Books Wish Board book Emma Dodd 9780763696436 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Dec 12, 2017

This brave little wolf cub has someone special who always wants the very best for him.This brave little wolf cub has someone special who always wants the very best for him and loves teaching him the ways of the world. Side by side, they make a super team!
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Series: The Emotionary A Dictionary of Words That Don't Exist for Feelings That Do Paperback Eden Sher 9780448493848 $13.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 24, 2017

A dictionary of words that don't exist for feelings that do written by The Middle actress Eden Sher and illustrated by acclaimed graphic novelist Julia Wertz.“A must-read for bad, good and just plain complicated days.” —Oprah.com All her life, Eden Sher has suffered from dyscommunicatia (n. the inability to articulate a feeling through words.). Then, one day, she decided that, whenever she had an emotion for which she had no word, she would make one up. The result of this is The Emotionary, which lives at the intersection of incredibly funny a... + Read More
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Series: Us Kids Know Hardcover JJ Strong 9780448494173 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Oct 24, 2017

"A gripping, tragic debut novel that will fascinate and trouble sophisticated teen readers." —Kirkus ReviewsWe all knew about Cullen Hickson. Siblings Bri and Ray O'Dell are lost. Anxious. Restless. Ray—bullied at his Catholic school for being small and timid—wants to be someone people respect or, even better, someone people fear. Meanwhile, Bri knows that something is off about her friendship with the shiny, happy, sophisticated blond girls on her field hockey team. They don't really understand Bri, and if Bri is being totally honest, she do... + Read More
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Series: Turtles All the Way Down Hardcover John Green 9780525555360 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Oct 10, 2017

FEATURED ON 60 MINUTES and FRESH AIR“So surprising and moving and true that I became completely unstrung.” – The New York TimesNamed a best book of the year by: The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Entertainment Weekly, Southern Living, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, A.V. Club, Bustle, BuzzFeed, Vulture, and many more!JOHN GREEN, the acclaimed author of Looking for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars, returns with a story of shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant novel of love, resilience, and the power of li... + Read More
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Series: The Bad Mood and the Stick Hardcover Lemony Snicket 9781101918777 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 03, 2017

New York Times bestselling author Lemony Snicket sheds light on the way bad moods come and go. Once there was a bad mood and a stick. The stick appeared when a tree dropped it. Where did the bad mood come from? Who picked up the stick? And where is the bad mood off to now? You never know what is going to happen.
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Series: Fergal is Fuming Hardcover Robert Starling 9781783445332 $24.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Sep 26, 2017

A dragon with a short temper is not a good combination, as Fergal's family and friends soon find out. He burns the dinner (literally), reduces the football goal to ashes and absolutely cannot play a nice, quiet board game. It is only when he starts to notice other animals have clever tricks to calm down that Fergal begins to win back his friends, especially when he discovers dragons can cool off in a very handy way.
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Series: Come With Me Hardcover Holly M. McGhee 9781524739058 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Sep 05, 2017

“Together, the words and pictures work seamlessly to deliver a powerful message: What we do matters.”—R. J. Palacio, The New York Times When the news reports are flooded with tales of hatred and fear, a girl asks her papa what she can do to make the world a better place. “Come with me,” he says. Hand-in-hand, they walk to the subway, tipping their hats to those they meet. The next day, the girl asks her mama what she can do—her mama says, “Come with me,” and together they set out for the grocery, because one person doesn’t represent an entir... + Read More
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Series: Night Shift Hardcover Debi Gliori 9780451481733 $18.99 SELF-HELP Sep 05, 2017

“Scottish author and illustrator Debi Gliori's small but mighty picture book, Night Shift, is an eye-opening look at depression.”—BookPage"A poignant, empathetic and ultimately hopeful book."—School Library Journal "By giving depression physical dimension, Gliori diffuses some of its strange, persistent power.“—Publishers Weekly"Debi Gliori has given us all a powerful, and beautiful, gift with Night Shift."—Jay Asher, author of Thirteen Reasons Why and Piper, his first graphic novel, which he coauthored"It's a masterpiece.”—David Walliams, best... + Read More
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Series: Kat Greene Comes Clean Hardcover Melissa Roske 9781580897761 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 22, 2017

Life is messy. Kat Greene lives in New York City and attends fifth grade in the very progressive Village Humanity School. At the moment she has three major problems—dealing with her boy-crazy best friend, partnering with the overzealous Sam in the class production of Harriet the Spy, and coping with her mother's preoccupation with cleanliness, a symptom of her worsening obsessive-compulsive disorder. With nowhere to turn, Kat reaches out to the free-spirited psychologist, Olympia, at her new-age private school in New York’s Greenwich Village. O... + Read More
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Series: Itty Bitty Board book Cece Bell 9780763693138 $9.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jul 18, 2017

“This small, stalwart character looks as capable and confident as every young child would like to feel. . . . Unpretentious, endearing, and enormously satisfying.” — Booklist (starred review)Itty Bitty is a very tiny dog. But when he finds an enormous bone, he goes straight to work, gnawing out doors and windows and hollowing out the entire inside. Where can he find some itty-bitty things that will make this bone a home? The comical tale of an optimistic canine by Newbery Honor–winning author-illustrator Cece Bell is small in size but huge in charm.
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Series: My Very Own Space Hardcover Pippa Goodhart 9781911171126 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jul 11, 2017

A little rabbit is trying to read his book in peace, but there’s so much going on around him! Maybe he needs some space just for himself…With minimal text accompanying beautiful and sweet illustrations, this charming picture book explores ideas of personal space and sharing in a way that even very young children can enjoy.
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Series: Marilyn's Monster Paperback Michelle Knudsen 9780763693015 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 23, 2017

“Rich with feeling . . . a warm, gently funny reminder to chase down one’s dreams, rather than waiting for them to appear on the doorstep.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Some of the kids in Marilyn’s class have monsters. Marilyn doesn’t have hers yet, but she can’t just go out and look for one. Your monster has to find you. That’s just the way it works. Marilyn tries to be patient and the kind of girl no monster can resist, but her monster doesn’t come. Could she go out and search for him herself? Even if that’s not the way it works?
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Series: A Mile End Kids Story Colette's Lost Pet Hardcover Isabelle Arsenault 9781101917596 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 23, 2017

A charming and funny story about navigating new places and friendships. Perfect for fans of Uni the Unicorn and Sparky.Colette is exploring her new neighborhood and wants to make friends. But when she encounters someone her age she’s never met before, she doesn’t know what to say—so she hastily invents a lost pet! Things spiral a bit out of control as a neighborhood-wide search party is assembled and Colette makes her pet bird more amazing with each telling. Will the neighborhood kids catch on to her ever-growing fib? This charming story bot... + Read More
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Series: There Might Be Lobsters Hardcover Carolyn Crimi 9780763675424 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 09, 2017

Come on, Sukie, you can do it! A little dog’s paralyzing anxiety gives way to bravery when someone smaller is in need in this humorous, tenderly sympathetic story.Lots of things at the beach scare Sukie. Lots. Because she is just a small dog, and the stairs are big and sandy, and the waves are big and whooshy, and the balls are big and beachy. And besides, there might be lobsters. With endearing illustrations and a perfectly paced text that captures a timid pup’s looping thoughts, here is a funny and honest read-aloud about how overwhelming the... + Read More
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Series: The Whopper Hardcover Rebecca Ashdown 9780763692919 $23.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 09, 2017

The little lie that turned into a big monster…This humorous, quirky story is about a little boy who tells a lie, only to be followed around by his guilt in the form of the Whopper, a hungry and persistent monster. As Percy’s guilt grows, so does the Whopper, until finally the Whopper EATS Percy! Percy at last realizes that he must tell the truth in order to keep the Whopper from growing any bigger. An appealing and warmhearted story about how a little lie can quickly grow out of control.
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Series: I Want to Grow Hardcover Ged Adamson 9781629795850 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 07, 2017

A dinosaur named Herb has noticed something about his friend Muriel: she's getting taller. Herb is not. Desperate to catch up to Muriel, Herb tries every method he can think of to grow. He plants himself in the dirt like a flower, but that just leaves him muddy. He has Muriel roll him out like clay, but that just makes him dizzy. He wears platform shoes and a top hat, but he just falls over. Nothing Herb tries works! When will he finally grow? This humorous approach to the topic of growing taller will resonate with many children who struggle wi... + Read More
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Series: The Want Monsters And How They Stopped Ruling My World Hardcover Chelo Manchego 9781611803655 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Feb 21, 2017

What do you do when your inner "Want Monster" is out of control--again? This quirky, engaging picture book brings mindfulness practice to a problem that all kids--and even adults--can relate to.It's a scenario that is familiar to all parents: you and your child are in a toy store, or walking past an ice cream truck and instantaneously, your child's "want monster" kicks into high gear. Often, giving in only leads to more and more wanting. What to do? The Want Monsters takes a unique and humorous look at how one boy learns how to calm Oskar, his ... + Read More
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Series: The Last Message Received Hardcover Emily Trunko 9780399557767 $19.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 14 Jan 10, 2017

Named one of the Top 10 Most Viral Blogs by Mashable, the Tumblr The Last Message Received—created by 16-year-old Emily Trunko—is now available as a gift book! What if a message someone sends you today is the last you’ll ever receive from them? Would you respond differently, or even at all, if you knew that the end of a friendship, a brutal breakup, or worse might be coming, and that this might be your only chance? The collection The Last Message Received includes over a hundred final text messages, social media posts, emails, and more. Ada... + Read More
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Series: Gorilla Thumps and Bear Hugs A Tapping Solution Children's Story Hardcover Alex Ortner 9781401952877 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Dec 06, 2016

Annabel dreams of one day being a scientist, but teasing from other kids at school has hurt her confidence and left her feeling sad and alone. Join her as she learns how to use the Magical Tapping Technique to quickly release her sadness and regain her confidence. Through the book, you’ll learn about the scientifically proven technique commonly known as "Tapping" and how you can use it for both yourself and your child to overcome stress, anxiety, negative emotions, and much more. Your child will love the fun descriptions and illustrations for... + Read More
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Series: The Sun Is Also a Star Hardcover Nicola Yoon 9780385683685 $21.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Nov 01, 2016

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nicola Yoon is back with her second book, and just like Everything, Everything, it's an instant classic with a love story that's just as intense as Maddy and Olly's--get ready for Natasha and Daniel.This book is inspired by Big History (to learn about one thing, you have to learn about everything). In The Sun is Also a Star, to understand the characters and their love story, we must know everything around them and everything that came before them that has affected who they are and what they experience. Two t... + Read More
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Series: Dear My Blank Secret Letters Never Sent Hardcover Emily Trunko 9780399557422 $19.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 14 Nov 01, 2016

From the popular Tumblr of the same name comes a collection of heart-warming, tear-jerking, and gut-wrenching anonymous letters that people never intended—or didn’t have the courage—to send. The Tumblr Dear My Blank—created by 16-year-old Emily Trunko and followed by over 35,000 people—is now a carefully curated gift book with more than 160 anonymous letters covering a range of topics from heartbreak, unrequited love, and loss, to inspiration, self-awareness, and gratitude. Featuring exclusive content not available on Tumblr, these unsent ... + Read More
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Series: The Emotionary A Dictionary of Words That Don't Exist for Feelings That Do Hardcover Eden Sher 9781595148384 $25.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 18, 2016

A dictionary of words that don't exist for feelings that do written by The Middle actress Eden Sher and illustrated by acclaimed graphic novelist Julia Wertz.“A must-read for bad, good and just plain complicated days.” —Oprah.com All her life, Eden Sher has suffered from dyscommunicatia (n. the inability to articulate a feeling through words.). Then, one day, she decided that, whenever she had an emotion for which she had no word, she would make one up. The result of this is The Emotionary, which lives at the intersection of incredibly funny a... + Read More
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Series: The Memory Wall Hardcover Lev AC Rosen 9781101933237 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 13, 2016

An engrossing middle-grade novel set in a high-fantasy video game world that’s part Kathryn Erskine’s Mockingbird, part Patrick Ness’s A Monster Calls. Wellhall is an immersive online fantasy world full of giants, sorcerers, and elves—and it’s junior-high-schooler Nick’s only escape from real life. Nick and his mom used to play the online video game together before her early-onset Alzheimer’s forced her to enter an assisted-living facility. At first, Nick seeks distraction in the game, but he soon becomes convinced that his mom is playing the... + Read More
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Series: The Wrong Side of the Bed Hardcover Edward Ardizzone 9780141370279 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Aug 23, 2016

This classic and touching tale by Edward Ardizzone is brought back into print in 2016. One day, Johnny gets out on the wrong side of the bed. His day starts badly and gets worse from there - until he finds a sixpence and decides to turn things around.This wordless story, told only by Ardizzone's trademark cross-hatched illustrations, is a heartwarming story about the very familiar feeling of nothing going your way.
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Series: Gabe and Goon Hardcover Iza Trapani 9781580896405 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Jul 05, 2016

Monsters are real! But, so are little boys. Gabe longs to encounter a real, live monster. And tonight’s his lucky night because hiding in Gabe's closet is real-live monster and easily spooked, Goon, wishes to keep away from the outside world— especially those scary little beings called children. When the two meet, Goon can't scare Gabe no matter how hard he tries. But an unsuccessful monster makes for a great friend when the boy is actually scared. Best-selling author/illustrator Iza Trapani uses humorous rhyme to share a spirited story of ... + Read More
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Series: Everyone Hardcover Christopher Silas Neal 9780763676834 $21.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 May 10, 2016

Everyone cries, everyone laughs, everyone sings—everyone. A celebrated illustrator explores the universality of feelings in his authorial debut.Christopher Silas Neal, praised by the New York Times for his “stunning retro-style illustrations,” invites young readers to explore how we feel what we feel, and how everyone else feels it, too. From the animals in the woods to the neighbors in their homes nearby, everyone has feelings and shares them in this whimsical story. Vivid, childlike art in a limited palette conveys a full spectrum of emotion... + Read More
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Series: The Girl with the Parrot on Her Head Hardcover Daisy Hirst 9780763678296 $22.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Apr 26, 2016

From a remarkable new talent comes an honest and endearing story about losing a best friend, daring to make a new one, and the power of imagination.Isabel has a best friend named Simon, who is very good with newts. But one day Simon moves away in a truck and never comes back. For a while Isabel hates everything and decides it’s better to be by herself. After all, she has a parrot who likes to sit on her head, and she has a system, sorting all the things in her room into boxes. But now she faces a new problem: the parrot worries about the box th... + Read More
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Series: Brave Like Me Hardcover Barbara Kerley 9781426323607 $21.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 12, 2016
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Series: Pass it On Paperback Sophy Henn 9780723299868 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Mar 22, 2016

Hilarious character Pom Pom Tackles toddler territory in a new and very funny way!
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Series: Rose and the Wish Thing Hardcover Caroline Magerl 9780553536171 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 08, 2016

A Bank Street College of Education 2017 "Best Children's Books of the Year"Rose feels alone in a new town. Everything is different and strange. She wishes, she searches, but she’s not even sure what for. Then, from somewhere far away, someone—or something—begins a journey. And maybe, just maybe, Rose and the Wish Thing will find each other. In an enchanting and poetic narrative with achingly beautiful illustrations, Rose and the Wish Thing celebrates the power of imagination and resilience, even when things seem too hard. It is a story that w... + Read More
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Series: Nest Paperback Esther Ehrlich 9780385386104 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Feb 16, 2016

For fans of Jennifer Holm (Penny from Heaven, Turtle in Paradise), a heartfelt and unforgettable middle-grade novel about an irresistible girl and her family, tragic change, and the healing power of love and friendship. In 1972 home is a cozy nest on Cape Cod for eleven-year-old Naomi “Chirp” Orenstein, her older sister, Rachel; her psychiatrist father; and her dancer mother. But then Chirp’s mom develops symptoms of a serious disease, and everything changes. Chirp finds comfort in watching her beloved wild birds. She also finds a true friend... + Read More
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Series: How to Mend a Heart Hardcover Sara Gillingham 9780553510935 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Dec 22, 2015

A charming arts-and-crafts approach to dealing with first moments of heartbreak. Be it caused by a lost pet, a friend’s moving away, or even simple childhood injustice, Sara Gillingham (How to Grow a Friend) understands the gentle touch needed to soothe a sore heart. Her fresh and whimsical design makes an enticing vehicle for her advice.
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Series: Emma Dodd's Love You Books Happy Hardcover Emma Dodd 9780763680084 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Dec 08, 2015

This addition to Emma Dodd’s much-loved sequence of animal books features a tenderly composed rhyming text, heartwarming illustrations, and flurries of foil throughout. Exploring the loving relationship between one little owl and his mommy, this beautifully designed picture book is certain to become a bedtime favorite.
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Series: Emma Dodd's Love You Books Wish Hardcover Emma Dodd 9780763680091 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Dec 08, 2015

This addition to Emma Dodd’s much-loved sequence of animal books features a tenderly composed rhyming text, heartwarming illustrations, and flurries of foil throughout. Exploring the loving relationship between a wolf and pup, this beautifully designed picture book is certain to become a bedtime favorite.
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Series: Tough Guys Have Feelings Too Hardcover Keith Negley 9781909263666 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Nov 03, 2015

A boldly illustrated picture book read-aloud about how everyone gets sad—ninjas, wrestlers, knights, superheroes, everyone…even daddies have emotions!Did you know wrestlers have feelings? And knights. Even superheroes and ninjas feel sad sometimes. In fact everyone has feelings—especially dads who love their children!Children will love recognizing their feelings in Keith Negley’s bold illustrations which accompany a fun-to-read-aloud narrative.Parents can joyfully engage with children in a lighthearted discussion about emotions and how they aff... + Read More
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Series: The Emotions' Survival Guide (Disney/Pixar Inside Out) Hardcover RH Disney 9780736435321 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 22, 2015

Disney/Pixar's Inside Out takes you to a place that everyone knows, but no one has ever seen: the world inside the human mind. Girls and boys ages 8 to 12 will love this nonfiction feelings survival guide featuring advice from the Emotions. Vetted by an industry expert, this hardcover book is 64 pages, features full-color illustrations, and has all the heart and humor of Disney/Pixar's Inside Out!
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Series: Charlotte and the Quiet Place Hardcover Deborah Sosin 9781941529027 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 01, 2015

2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Gold Award Winner!2016 Independent Publisher Book Awards Silver Medalist!2015 National Parenting Publications Bronze Award Winner!Charlotte likes quiet. But wherever Charlotte goes, she is surrounded by noise, noise, noise—her yipping dog, Otto; the squeaky, creaky swings; the warbling, wailing sirens. Even in the library, children yammer and yell. Where can Charlotte find a quiet place? Sara Woolley’s magnificent watercolors bring Charlotte’s city to life when Otto leads her on a wild chase through the park. Ther... + Read More
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Series: Orion and the Dark Hardcover Emma Yarlett 9780763675950 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 24, 2015

Orion is very scared of the dark—until Dark decides to pay him a visit!Orion is scared of a lot of things, but most of all he’s scared of the dark. So one night the Dark decides to take Orion on an adventure. Emma Yarlett’s second picture book combines her incredible storytelling and artwork with die-cut pages that bring the Dark to life.
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Series: Peace is an Offering Hardcover Annette LeBox 9780803740914 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 10, 2015

A warm, comforting poem about finding peace in a community of neighbors Peace is an offering.A muffin or a peach.A birthday invitation.A trip to the beach.Join this group of neighborhood children as they find love in everyday things—in sunlight shining through the leaves and cookies shared with friends—and learn that peace is all around, if you just look for it. With rhyming verse and soft illustrations, this book will help families and teachers look for the light moments when tragedy strikes and remind readers of the calm and happiness they fi... + Read More
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Series: Nobody's Perfect Hardcover David Elliott 9780763666996 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 10, 2015

Not being perfect has its virtues in this irresistible child’s-eye view.Your best friend is kind of a show-off. Your baby sister is loud. And Mom can be pretty stubborn. Not perfect! But sometimes they come pretty close, and you do, too. David Elliott’s winning, tongue-in-cheek text combines with Sam Zuppardi’s fresh, kid-friendly illustrations to show that life may be more about patience than perfection, and that focusing on the positive reaps its own rewards.