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Series: SHARON, LOIS & BRAM'S CLASSIC Sharon, Lois and Bram's One Elephant Went Out to Play Hardcover Sharon Hampson 9780735271081 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 09, 2022

From the creators of Skinnamarink comes another picture book based on the classic counting song made famous by this beloved trio of children’s entertainers.One elephant went out to play upon a spider’s web one day. She had such enormous fun, that she called for her baby elephant to come.Sharon, Lois and Bram invite readers to join them in a musical story about a magical spider web. Jungle animals and kids in costume join in the fun on the web, including a glamorous giraffe, a cranky crocodile, a silly, smiley snake and five monkeys. After the 1... + Read More
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Series: Sir Simon: Super Scarer Paperback Cale Atkinson 9781774880395 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 23, 2022

A delightful, funny story of friendship, ghost chores, a spooky house and a professional haunter.Meet Sir Simon, Super Scarer. He’s a professional ghost who has been transferred to his first house. And just in time! He was getting tired of haunting bus stops and forests and potatoes. And to top it off, this house is occupied by an old lady — they’re the easiest to haunt! But things don’t go as planned when it turns out a KID comes with this old lady. Chester spots Simon immediately and peppers him with questions. Simon is exasperated…until ... + Read More
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Series: Baby Shower Hardcover Lisa Wheeler 9780593324639 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Aug 02, 2022

This playful celebration of babies (and of the people waiting for them to arrive) is a preschool read-aloud delight and a perfect gift for parents-to-be.Babies here! Babies there! Babies raining everywhere!Falling faster by the hour. Look out! It’s a baby shower! With rollicking rhyme and scrumptious, brimming pictures, this book is a joyous expression of babyhood. Bouncing babies, crawling babies, snuggling and babbling babies fill the bright and adorable pages of this ode that’s sure to become a storytime favorite.
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Series: Octopus Shocktopus! Hardcover Peter Bently 9781536223965 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 23, 2022

"Charmingly silly…features bouncy, rhyming text that will enchant readers." —Kirkus ReviewsAn octopus falls from the sky one day. It lands on a roof and there it stays. The village’s children quickly make friends with it, even though the adults are wary. But the octopus proves very handy indeed, making a perfect slide, helping out with some painting, and even rescuing a cat stuck in a tree. But just when all the neighbors decide they want an octopus of their very own, it disappears. Where has it gone and will it come back?
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Series: Lunch from Home Hardcover Joshua David Stein 9780593384459 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Aug 30, 2022

What happens when a child’s favorite packed lunch is met with disparaging comments at the school lunch table?In a classroom of sandwiches, four students stand out with their homemade, culturally-specific lunches. But before they can dig in and enjoy their favorite foods, their lunches are spoiled by scrunched noses and disgusted reactions from their sandwich-eating classmates.Follow each of the four students as they learn to cope with their first “lunch box moments” in this picture book that encourages empathy and inspires all readers to stand ... + Read More
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Series: I Feel Safe Hardcover David McPhail 9780823450725 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Aug 23, 2022

Thunder cracks. Lightning flashes. The lights go out. But Mommy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa help a young girl feel safe. What makes you feel safe?The storm is very scary! Then Grandma lights candles, Grandpa plays his guitar, Mommy makes cocoa, Daddy brings out some biscuits…and hugs are shared by all. But where are the cats, Frankie and JoJo? Have they run out of the house and into the storm?. The family searches high and low and in and out. When hope is gone, the cats emerge from their hiding place. All are safe. The last sentence in the boo... + Read More
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Series: My Town / Mi Pueblo Bilingual edition Hardcover Nicholas Solis 9780593109915 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 16, 2022

In this bilingual picture book, cousins from opposite sides of the border visit each other’s towns and delight in their similarities and differences.Two cousins live in two towns, separated by a river. But there is also a bigger divide—the US-Mexico border—which means they live in different countries. On the girl’s side, English is the main language, and on the boy’s it’s Spanish. The cousins love their towns, and they love visiting each other’s, where they notice some things are the same and some are wonderfully different, adding up to a vibra... + Read More
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Series: House Finds a Home Hardcover Katy Duffield 9780593204603 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 16, 2022

Reminiscent of the children’s classic The Little House comes a picture book about a house and how the world changes both outside and inside of it over generations.House has always loved the people inside. When they move out, House’s halls grow quiet, his windows dark. He hopes with all his shingles that there will be other inhabitants and joys to discover. As generations pass, House experiences new people and traditions and learns that love can come in many forms.Reminiscent of the beloved children’s classic The Little House by Virginia Lee Bur... + Read More
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Series: Everyone Belongs Hardcover Heather Avis 9780593232675 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 09, 2022

A joyful rhyming book that encourages children to not only value all people but to also make room for their differences in order to make a better, brighter, and more beautiful world, from the New York Times bestselling author of Different—A Great Thing to Be!“We know everyone’s different; no two are the same. You belong in our show!” the sisters exclaimed.Macy and Tru are putting on a spectacular talent show to highlight the ways they love to perform. Other kids arrive, eager to participate but unsure if they’ll be welcomed. Since the two siste... + Read More
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Series: Set Sail for Pancakes! Hardcover Tim Kleyn 9780593404294 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 30, 2022

Hungry for adventure…and breakfast? Set sail with a grandpa and his intrepid granddaughter as they look far and wide for the perfect pancake ingredients!Margot and her grandpa have tummies grumbly for pancakes. Only there’s a problem…there’s no flour, milk, or eggs! But Grandpa has the perfect solution; they’ll get on his boat the Beluga Blue and go to Chicken Island, Cow Island, and Flour Mill Island to get the ingredients. Set sail for pancakes!
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Series: Hair to Share Hardcover Sylvia Walker 9780593426883 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 23, 2022

A joyful exploration of friendship, generosity, and confidence that comes from within.A fresh take on celebrating the beauty of natural textured hair, HAIR TO SHARE tackles the difficulty of childhood medical hair loss and the impact empathy and generosity can have on one’s self-esteem. Suri was born with more hair than anyone had ever seen on a baby. As she grew, so did her hair until it eventually reached all the way down to her knees! But when she makes a new friend a girl who has no hair, Suri wants to find a way to help her feel comfortab... + Read More
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Series: Isobel Adds It Up Paperback Kristy Everington 9780593569115 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 16, 2022

The perfect book for math-loving kids is now in paperback! Isobel just wants to do her math homework in peace, but some noisy neighbors distract from schoolwork by making her wonder who could be making all that noise?Isobel is a problem solver…addition, subtraction, multiplication, division! But trying to figure out who is causing all the noise next door is one problem she can’t quite work out. Is it a marching band? A basketball team in the middle of a practice? Could it be a family of elephants? Isobel doesn’t know what to do about all the n... + Read More
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Series: WHO'S IN YOUR BOOK? There's a Dragon in Your Book Paperback Tom Fletcher 9780593569313 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 30, 2022

OH LOOK! The cutest baby DRAGON has hatched inside YOUR book! Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who’s In Your Book series!This infectious read-aloud invites kids to use their powers of imagination—along with some stamping, blowing, and flapping—to save their book from an adorable baby dragon’s flammable sneezes! First, you’ll see there’s an egg in your book. Then, a darling little dragon hatches from it! But whatever you do, don’t tickle its nose, because you don’t want it to sneeze. ACHOO! UH-OH!Bestselling author an... + Read More
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Series: WHO'S IN YOUR BOOK? There's an Alien in Your Book Paperback Tom Fletcher 9780593569320 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 30, 2022

LOOK OUT! An adorable ALIEN has crash-landed in YOUR book—now in paperback! Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who’s In Your Book series!Readers will enjoy jiggling, bouncing, and turning their book around as they try to launch Alien back up into space—because aliens don’t belong on Earth…do they? Packed full of interactive fun, with a gentle message about openness, acceptance, and inclusion that will speak to the very youngest readers.Bestselling author and musician Tom Fletcher and illustrator Greg Abbott have once a... + Read More
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Series: Attack of the Underwear Dragon Paperback Scott Rothman 9780593569337 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 16, 2022

Brave knights, fire-breathing dragons, and underwear – in this comical paperback picture book, one young knight takes on a mighty dragon to save the kingdom. With playful illustrations from the #1 New York Times bestselling artist of The Bad Seed!Cole’s wish comes true when he becomes an Assistant Knight to Sir Percival, his favorite Knight of King Arthur’s Round Table. Cole learns how to ride a horse, swing a sword, cheer for Sir Percival when he goes to battle, and bandage his boo-boos when the battle is over. Cole loves practicing every skil... + Read More
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Series: If You Cry like a Fountain Hardcover Noemi Vola 9780735270503 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 09, 2022

A quirky and surprisingly funny picture book about the many practical uses for tears, for fans of Big Feelings.In an attempt to cheer up a sad-looking worm, a narrator makes things worse by causing the worm to cry. But in the process of trying to make the sobbing worm feel better, the narrator starts to think of the various ways tears can be used productively.For example, if you’re sad around lunchtime, cry until you fill a pot with your tears and boil pasta — you won’t even need to season with salt! Crying can be used to dilute paint, and with... + Read More
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Series: BIG GOLDEN BOOK Disney/Pixar Lightyear Big Golden Book Hardcover Golden Books 9780736443449 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 30, 2022

This Big Golden Book is based on Disney/Pixar Lightyear—in theaters summer 2022! Disney/Pixar Lightyear is a sci-fi action-adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans)—the hero who inspired the toy. The film reveals how a young test pilot became the Space Ranger that we all know him to be today. Lightyear is directed by Angus MacLane, produced by Galyn Susman, and opens in theaters in Summer 2022. This Big Golden Book retelling the animated feature film is perfect for girls and boys ages 2 to 5, as well as ... + Read More
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Series: The Blanket Where Violet Sits Hardcover Allan Wolf 9780763696658 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 30, 2022

Cozy and expansive at once, this warm bedtime book reminds us that our aspirations—no matter how big—deserve the universe.A gorgeous picture-book ode to wonder and safety, told in cumulative rhyme and with earthy illustrations evoking brick brownstones and crisp autumn skies. In a galaxy spiraling white, on a small blue planet with a moon so pretty, in a green park in a bustling city, a little girl sits on a blanket with her family, eating a sandwich, an apple, and chips. Equipped with telescope and space book, Violet gazes up into the great be... + Read More
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Series: Our Favorite Day Paperback Joowon Oh 9781536223569 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 02, 2022

Charmingly detailed illustrations help tell a touching tale of the bond between grandparent and grandchild in a quiet yet powerful debut.“Thursdays are my favorite days.”“Mine, too.”Every morning Papa follows his normal routine. He drinks his tea, waters his plants, tidies up, and takes the bus into town. Papa enjoys his daily tasks, but there’s one day each week that is extra special. That’s the day he might visit the craft store, get two orders of dumplings to go, and possibly pick some flowers he sees along the path. With its spare text and ... + Read More
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Series: Five Hiding Ostriches Hardcover Barbara Barbieri McGrath 9781623541965 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 09, 2022

Count five fast ostriches as they flee—and hide—from a lurking lion in this playful, rhyming twist on an early concepts counting book! Five ostriches run, stomp, and hide from a sneaky lion…. But a surprise ending reveals that the lion is only trying to play hide-and-seek! The back of the book includes five fun facts about ostriches and an idea for a game that will inspire your little readers to get moving, too.
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Series: Keepunumuk Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story Hardcover Danielle Greendeer 9781623542900 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 02, 2022

In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving story that most Americans know celebrates the Pilgrims. But without members of the Wampanoag tribe who already lived on the land where the Pilgrims settled, the Pilgrims would never have made it through their first winter. And without Weeâchumun (corn), the Native people wouldn’t have helped. An important picture book honoring both the history and tradition that surrounds... + Read More
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Series: Agent Llama: Double Trouble Hardcover Angela Woolfe 9781680102857 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 16, 2022

In this hilarious follow-up to Agent Llama, hero Charlie Palmer has met her match—a troublemaking alpaca who has dropped spaghetti on everyone and everything all over the world, and has placed the blame on Charlie! Can Charlie outwit the alpaca and clear her name—and save the world?Charlie Palmer, super spy and secret agent, is back in a hilarious new adventure. Reports of spaghetti falling from the sky are coming in from all over the world. But the worst part is that Charlie is the suspect behind the mayhem! Charlie sets out to discover who re... + Read More
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Series: The Perfect Rock Hardcover Sarah Noble 9781838740511 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 02, 2022

The themes of individuality, sharing, and sibling rivalry come to a head when three otter siblings choose the same rock to play with.“…The perfect rock proves an ideal metaphor for the strength, comfort, and love of family. Heartwarming and uplifting.” —Kirkus Reviews”This sweet story with adorable illustrations is very satisfying for otter lovers." —Jean Little Library For an otter, a rock has many uses. It can be a tool to break shells for food, an entertaining toy, or even just something to admire. Choosing a rock is a very important decisio... + Read More
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Series: A Day That's Ours Hardcover Blake Nuto 9781838740757 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 23, 2022

For the parent and child, A Day That’s Ours slows down to explore the small wonders of our surroundings, and the emotions of sending a child to school. The perfect first day of school book!“An absolute joy. A Day That’s Ours is all about a special day between a father and child in the last week of summer break. While the two don’t do anything that out of the ordinary, it’s all the quality time together that makes it full of magic.”—Little Cub Literacy “Many of the kids books that we read featuring family relationships have a mother figure with ... + Read More
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Series: No Such Thing Hardcover Ella Bailey 9781838741075 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 16, 2022

One cool day in late October, Georgia noticed something weird. Objects would move around the house and sometimes they even disappeared. Now, some people may have wondered (especially at this time of year) if this was the work of something spooky? But not clever Georgia! She has all the explanations and none of the fear! Join her in debunking the spookiest of ghoulish and ghostly mischief in this Halloween adventure!
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Series: How to Be a Rock Star Hardcover Lisa Tolin 9781984814203 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 02, 2022

In this hilarious, tongue-in-cheek picture book debut, one little kid who really loves to rock and roll explains everything there is to know about starting a rock band.“A joyous, raucous must-have manual for little rock stars everywhere.” —Savannah Guthrie, Today show co-anchorBecoming a rock star isn’t easy—especially if you’re a kid. From finding the right instrument, to mastering the best dance moves, to taking your band on the road, there’s a lot to consider! And that’s not to mention dealing with critics, crazed fans, and a little brother ... + Read More
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Series: The Disappearing Mr. Jacques Hardcover Gideon Sterer 9780525579410 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Aug 23, 2022

Ta-da! A dazzling magician is willing to teach readers his most closely-held tricks in this cheekily fun, interactive picture book.Do you believe in magic? No? Well, clearly you have never witnessed the astonishing, bewildering, disappearing Mr. Jacques. Watch closely. He can wedge himself into the spine of this book, or drape himself across its pages. He can disappear before your very eyes! But is he really gone? If you listen, you can hear his cane tapping on the windows, and his boots pitter-pattering across the floor. And if you pay very cl... + Read More
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Series: Brand-New Bubbe Hardcover Sarah Aronson 9781623542498 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Aug 23, 2022

Jillian isn’t so sure she needs a third grandma now that her stepdad is joining the family, but can her brand-new Bubbe win her over?When Jillian joins Bubbe for some mom-mandated matzo ball soup making, she realizes she has room in her heart (and stomach!) for one more grandmother. But how can she convince Noni and Gram she still loves them just as much? A super soup celebration, of course! Chaos in the kitchen leads to matzo ball soup, spicy gazpacho, meatball soup, and a trio of grandmas united in their love for their family. Complete with a... + Read More
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Series: Sam's Super Seats Hardcover Keah Brown 9780593323892 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 23, 2022

A joyful picture book about a disabled girl with cerebral palsy who goes back-to-school shopping with her best friends, from #DisabledandCute creator and The Pretty One author Keah Brown.Sam loves herself, learning, and making her family and friends laugh. She also loves comfortable seats, including a graceful couch named after Misty Copeland and Laney, the sassy backseat of Mom’s car.After a busy morning of rest, Sam and her friends try on cute outfits at the mall and imagine what the new school year might bring. It’s not until Sam feels tired... + Read More
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Series: Told and Retold: Around the World with Aesop's Fables Hardcover Holly Berry 9780593351529 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 16, 2022

A gorgeous new take on Aesop’s Fables with stories from around the world masterfully illustrated by an award-winning print-maker.The world is connected, and so are our stories. In this picture book, stunningly illustrated with Holly Berry’s hand-carved wood cuts, we’re introduced to short versions of Aesop’s Fables as they’re told in various corners of the globe.The stories included are:The Heron (USA, New England marsh)The Lion and the Mouse (African plains)The Ants and the Grasshopper (China) The Tortoise and the Hare (USA, southwestern deser... + Read More
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Series: Nana, Nenek & Nina Hardcover Liza Ferneyhough 9780593353943 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 09, 2022

***ALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature honor***Nina loves visiting her two faraway grandmas—one in Malaysia and one in England. Spot the similarities and differences between their homes in this cozy and beautifully illustrated picture book!Nina lives in San Francisco with her parents, and she loves visiting her two grandmas across the world. Follow Nina as her two trips unfold side by side: Young readers will love poring over the details of what is the same and what is different at Nana’s home in England and at Nenek’s home in Malay... + Read More
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Series: The More You Give Hardcover Marcy Campbell 9780593372739 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 02, 2022

A modern-day response to The Giving Tree, this lyrical picturebook shows how a family passes down love from generation to generation, leaving a legacy of growing both trees and community.Once there was a wide-open field, and a boy who loved his grandmother, who loved him back. The boy’s grandmother gives him many gifts, like hugs, and Sunday morning pancakes, and acorns with wild and woolly caps. And all her wisdom about how things grow. As the boy becomes a father, he gives his daughter bedtime stories his grandmother told him, and piggyback r... + Read More
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Series: My Grandpa Is the Best! Hardcover D.J. Steinberg 9780593387115 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 09, 2022

From the best-selling author of the Here I Come! series, this collection of poems makes a perfect gift for grandpas, abuelos, and zaydes everywhere, particularly for Grandparents’ Day.Children can celebrate their grandpa with this illustrated collection of short poems – one to a page – that honors the memories and experiences with the man they know and love. From planting seeds in the garden with Grandpa to reading favorite books together again and again, this gift book from the best-selling author of the Here I Come! series is perfect for any ... + Read More
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Series: My Grandma Is the Best! Hardcover D.J. Steinberg 9780593387139 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 09, 2022

From the best-selling author of the Here I Come! series, this collection of poems makes a perfect gift for grandmas, abuelas, and bubbes everywhere, particularly for Grandparents’ Day.“A mirror that captures love and reflects it back to its source—a devoted grandmother.”—Kirkus ReviewsChildren can celebrate their grandma with this illustrated collection of short poems—one to a page—that honors the memories and experiences with the woman they know and love. From playing Doctor with Grandma to sitting on her lap to read a favorite story, this gif... + Read More
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Series: This Field Trip Stinks! Hardcover Becky Scharnhorst 9780593403334 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 23, 2022

The hilarious sequel to My School Stinks! about a young boy at his school full of animals as they embark on an adventure-filled field trip! Perfect for fans of Ryan T. Higgins’s We Don’t Eat Our Classmates, Elise Parsley’s If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t!, and the Magic Schoolbus adventures! Dear Diary,This morning, Mr. Grizzly announced we’re taking a field trip. I thought we’d study stars at the planetarium or dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum. But we’re going to study plants and animals…IN THE WILD! I’ve read en... + Read More
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Series: All Are Neighbors Hardcover Alexandra Penfold 9780593429983 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 23, 2022

When a new family moves in, the whole neighborhood comes together to celebrate their diverse community in this uplifting new book from the bestselling creators of All Are Welcome!Let’s go walking down our street.Friends and neighbors here to greet.There are oh so many folks to meet.We all are neighbors here.Moving to a new place can be hard, but when your neighbors welcome you with open arms, there are so many things to discover and celebrate. Come along with the kids from the bestsellers of All Are Welcome and Big Feelings as they introduce th... + Read More
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Series: The Big Worry Day Hardcover K.A. Reynolds 9780593465639 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 23, 2022

A girl and her dog find ways to deal with her anxiety in this beautiful debut picture bookA little girl is convinced that her dog worries, just like her. With a whole day ahead of them, she’ll need to figure out how to soothe them both. She prepares snacks, first aid, and even a sword in case there are any monsters. But when nothing works to ease their worries, she’ll need to get creative.Written by K.A. Reynolds, who includes helpful ways to ease anxiety, and beautifully illustrated Chloe Dominique, this sweet and necessary story is a warm hug... + Read More
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Series: A Friend for Ghost Hardcover Suzanne Kaufman 9780823448524 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 23, 2022

A loveable, lonely ghost meets a buoyant new companion, proving that friendship is never truly out of reach.Most of the timeno one noticed Ghost.It isn’t always easy for a ghost to make friends; even a rosy-cheeked ghost with big glasses. Ghost lives in a noisy, diverse city where children play and laugh, and longs to join in. But most people look right through Ghost.When a bright red balloon wanders Ghost’s way, the connection is instantaneous. Together they try everything Ghost had ever hoped to share with a friend. But when Ghost’s balloon g... + Read More
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Series: Moonlight Hardcover Stephen Savage 9780823450848 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 23, 2022

Chase the silvery light of the moon across the sleeping world in this elegant modern lullaby.At once profound and playful, this bedtime story follows the moonlight as it travels across the globe. From jungle to sea, from ocean to valley, from distant lands right to your own window. The simple, lullaby-like text is sure to encourage sweet dreams. With elegant, bold illustrations featuring large blocks of color in a gentle blue and green palette and a foil-stamped jacket, Moonlight is a perfect gift for young readers and art-lovers alike.Award-w... + Read More
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Series: Something About Grandma Hardcover Tania de Regil 9781536201949 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 09, 2022

On a first solo visit to her grandmother’s home outside Mexico City, a young girl discovers what makes Grandma so special in this enchanting and personal picture book.At Grandma’s house, where Julia is staying without her parents for the first time, the breeze is sweet like jasmine. Mornings begin with sugared bread, and the most magnificent hot chocolate cures all homesickness. There’s something about this place…and about Grandma. Like how she can tell when Julia has been quietly picking limes from the garden. Or that she can see the future—an... + Read More
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Series: A Synagogue Just Like Home Hardcover Alice Blumenthal McGinty 9781536210866 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 09, 2022

A new rabbi’s efforts to fix up his aging synagogue are a labor of love—and a comedy of errors—until his congregants fondly pool their talents in this lighthearted celebration of community.Rabbi Ruben loves his synagogue. But he doesn’t love the creaking floorboards, leaking sink, or drafty windows. Surely, he thinks, he can fix it up so it feels cared for, like a happy home! But Rabbi Ruben doesn’t know much about home repair, so when his creative fixes—challah dough plugging a drippy faucet, tablecloths blocking a window draft—make things hum... + Read More
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Series: The Mouse Who Carried a House on His Back Hardcover Jonathan Stutzman 9781536216790 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 30, 2022

Celebrated artist Isabelle Arsenault joins forces with author Jonathan Stutzman for an enchanting tale about the expansive power of generosity.Vincent was a mouse with boots on his feet, a hat on his head, and a house on his back.When an ordinary spot on a grassy hill calls out to him, Vincent puts down the house he carries on his back and knows he’s where he needs to be. As hungry and tired travelers pass by, Vincent welcomes them into his home, making room for everyone. And even when it seems that the house is as full as it possibly can be, t... + Read More
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Series: ARITHMECHICKS Arithmechicks Play Fair A Math Story Hardcover Ann Marie Stephens 9781635925951 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 09, 2022

This playful picture book demonstrates the concept of fractions in a story featuring the Arithmechicks, 10 math-loving chicks.Join the Arithmechicks and Mouse as they head off to the fair! These chicks can’t wait to enjoy the roller coaster, bumper cars, games, and delicious snacks; meanwhile Mouse is determined to sink the rooster at the dunk tank. As the Arithmechicks explore the fair, they find ways to show how fractions work in the world. But when one chick doesn’t get to select an activity, the day doesn’t go according to plan until the ch... + Read More
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Series: POP CLASSICS Ferris Bueller's Day Off The Classic Illustrated Storybook Hardcover Bonnie Pang 9781683693109 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 02, 2022

The iconic 1986 John Hughes film about living life to the fullest is now a joyful picture book for readers of all ages!Life moves pretty fast–and Ferris Bueller is determined not to let it pass him by! On a beautiful spring day, Ferris fakes being sick and plays hooky from school. He convinces his friends, reluctant Cameron and carefree Sloane, to come along for the ride. The three friends hop in the car and race to the most exciting place they know: downtown Chicago.They climb to the very top of the tallest skyscraper, eat lunch at a fancy Fre... + Read More
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Series: How to Make Friends With a Ghost Paperback Rebecca Green 9781774880401 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 23, 2022

Ghosts make great friends for life (and beyond)! If you’re lucky enough to have a ghost find you, you’ll need to know how to treat it right. Open up this “how-to” guide to discover how to be the best friend a ghost could ever ask for!What do you do when you meet a ghost? One: Provide the ghost with some of its favorite snacks, like mud tarts and earwax truffles. Two: Tell your ghost bedtime stories (ghosts love to be read to). Three: Make sure no one mistakes your ghost for whipped cream or a marshmallow when you aren’t looking! If you follow t... + Read More
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Series: Patchwork Hardcover Matt de la Peña 9781984813961 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 30, 2022

From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a deeply moving ode to the complexity and uniqueness of every child.In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today’s quiet empath might be tomorrow’s great leader. Here’s a profound and uplifting ... + Read More