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My Dad Is a Tree Hardcover Jon Agee 9780593531372 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 02, 2023

A dad and daughter take pretending to an adorable extreme in this funny book that’s perfect for Father’s Day.It’s easy to be a tree. Just pretend your arms are branches, your body is a trunk, and your legs are roots. Don’t move, even if a bird makes a nest on your head, a squirrel hides an acorn in your pocket, and a spider builds a web under your arm. It’s OK: Trees don’t mind those things. Or so says the little girl who persuades her father to be a tree all day long, no matter what, even in the rain!This silly and sweet picture book will insp... + Read More
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Night Market Rescue Hardcover Charlotte Cheng 9780593531723 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 02, 2023

A stray dog stumbles upon the gift of friendship—and maybe even the promise of home—while wandering the delight-filled night market in Taipei.While resting on a stoop, Gogo smells something sweet and spicy on the breeze. It leads him to a place he’s never been—a bustling night market where vendors sell delicious treats. As he wanders, sniffing for scraps, GoGo discovers something else as well: a little girl who has gotten separated from her parents. He knows he can help and guides her through the market…to where her worried parents wait for her... + Read More
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The Botany of Desire Young Readers Edition Our Surprising Relationship with Plants Hardcover Michael Pollan 9780593531525 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 May 09, 2023

By the bestselling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, this is Michael Pollan’s ingenious companion book about the surprising and close relationship between people and plants.In this entertaining young readers edition of the environmental studies classic, Michael Pollan demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a reciprocal relationship. He links four fundamental human desires—sweetness, beauty, energy, and control—with the plants that satisfy them: the apple, the tulip, coffee, and the potato. In telling the stories of four fam... + Read More
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The Botany of Desire Young Readers Edition Our Surprising Relationship with Plants Paperback Michael Pollan 9780593531549 $14.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 May 14, 2024

By the bestselling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, this is Michael Pollan’s ingenious companion book about the surprising and close relationship between people and plants.In this entertaining young readers edition of the environmental studies classic, Michael Pollan demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a reciprocal relationship. He links four fundamental human desires—sweetness, beauty, energy, and control—with the plants that satisfy them: the apple, the tulip, coffee, and the potato. In telling the stories of four fam... + Read More
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A Little Emotional Hardcover Christopher Eliopoulos 9780593616611 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 09, 2023

Emotions can be unruly, as kids will discover in this funny, conversation-starting book by the bestselling illustrator of Ordinary People Change the World.Tommy’s favorite toy is missing, and so is his Happiness. In fact, he has gotten a little Worried. And then Angry. And as he searches for the toy, that emotion grows into Full-Blown Anger that eventually…explodes! And that’s when he sees his little sister playing with her toys. And he can’t help but get Jealous. And Sad.His emotions keep lurking and looming like colorful monsters. What will i... + Read More
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A Little Emotional 6 copy prepack and L-Card 9780593720073 $155.94 JUVENILE FICTION May 09, 2023
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Ever Since Hardcover Alena Bruzas 9780593616178 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 May 23, 2023

An intense, beautiful debut about the power of finding your voice and sharing your story after trauma. Perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and Kathleen Glasgow.Seventeen-year-old Virginia makes bad choices. In fact, she’s That Kind of Girl, according to the whispers. But as long as she has her tight group of best friends by her side, she’s able to ignore the gossipers. Until she finds herself spending time with Rumi, Poppy’s boyfriend. Breaking with tradition, she doesn’t hook up with Rumi. Worse, she falls in love with him.While Virginia and Rumi’... + Read More
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Los cuerpos son geniales Hardcover Tyler Feder 9780593617502 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 May 23, 2023

This award-winning, exuberant picture book demonstrating self-love and celebrating body diversity is now available in SpanishMi cuerpo, tu cuerpoen nada son iguales,pero hay algo muy cierto:LOS CUERPOS SON GENIALES.Este energizante libro para leer en voz alta—con escenas alegres y simpáticas que invitan a la lectura—es un himno inclusivo y optimista, una mirada positiva sobre los cuerpos, para compartir con les pequeñes de la familia.
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Before, Now Hardcover Daniel Salmieri 9780593461976 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jun 06, 2023

Follow the story of a child from babyhood to parenthood in this moving book about family connections, time, and opposites—a lyrical classic in the making from the acclaimed illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dragons Love Tacos.Ava’s world is full of opposites: colorful sneakers on a gray sidewalk, thick books made up of thin sheets of paper, and dreams of huge spaces in her small head. Together, these opposites depict a full and impactful life, as Ava moves from girl to student to scientist, from daughter to mother to grandmother.... + Read More
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Before Now 6c Pre-Pack w/ L-Card Daniel Salmieri 9780593322512 $161.94 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jun 06, 2023
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ABC and You and Me Hardcover Corinna Luyken 9780593530467 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Jun 06, 2023

Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author/artist Corinna Luyken inspires kids to move their bodies as they learn the alphabet with this delightful, lovely book.Can you shake from your wrists? Can you twist from your hips? Can you lean without bending your knees? Well then, follow me!In this original ABC book that encourages readers to sit up and move, kids and grownups use their bodies to make the shapes of each letter (and observant readers will notice details on each page that represent those letters). Gloriously illustrated by the ... + Read More
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The Islands of Elsewhere Hardcover Heather Fawcett 9780593530528 $24.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 20, 2023

With hints of magic and plenty of adventure, this seaside story of siblings on a hunt for treasure is perfect for fans of The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers.Not many kids have an island in their backyard, but suddenly, the Snolly sisters have three. They’re staying at Granddaddy’s seaside property for the summer, which includes the mysterious Fairy Islands: Fairy, Little Fairy, and Ghost. The people in Misty Cove call them “in-between places,” and say they’re full of magic—a magic that gets inside you.But ten-year-old Bee Snolly doesn’t beli... + Read More
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Series: STORIES CHANGE THE WORLD I am Wonder Woman Hardcover Brad Meltzer 9780593531495 $23.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Jul 11, 2023

This fictional biography of Wonder Woman is the exciting new addition to the Stories Change the World series from Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos, the team behind the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World booksThis picture book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to Princess Diana of Themyscira, from her beginning on the island nation of Themyscira to her becoming Wonder Woman on Earth, armed with her Lasso of Truth and indestructible bracelets. The Stories Change the World series retells beloved, iconic... + Read More
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Series: ORDINARY PEOPLE CHANGE WORLD I am Jackie Robinson Paperback Brad Meltzer 9780593619193 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Aug 01, 2023

Now in paperback, here is the story of groundbreaking baseball player Jackie Robinson, part of the New York Times bestselling series of biographies of heroes for ages 5 to 9.Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heroes are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And... + Read More
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Series: ORDINARY PEOPLE CHANGE WORLD I am Helen Keller Paperback Brad Meltzer 9780593619209 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Aug 01, 2023

Now in paperback, this book spotlights disability hero Helen Keller, part of the New York Times bestselling series of biographies for ages 5 to 9.When Helen Keller was very young, a disease made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn’t see or hear at all, and it was hard for her to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met someone who would change her life forever: her teacher Anne Sullivan. With Miss Sullivan’s help, Helen learned how to speak sign language and read Braille. Armed with the ability to express herself, H... + Read More
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Series: ORDINARY PEOPLE CHANGE WORLD I am Gandhi Paperback Brad Meltzer 9780593619216 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Aug 01, 2023

Now in paperback, here is the inspiring story of Gandhi’s peaceful revolution, part of the New York Times bestselling series of biographies of heroes for ages 5 to 9.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero’s childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and pho... + Read More
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Lawrence & Sophia Hardcover Doreen Cronin 9780593618301 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 17, 2023

By the author of Click, Clack, Moo and the illustrator of The Lost House, here is an utterly endearing story about venturing out of your comfort zone and overcoming anxiety to help a friend.Lawrence stays close to home because “out there” is too big and loud. Sophia stays high up in the tree branches because “down there” is too dark and dangerous. When they meet and become friends, they find ways to enjoy each other’s company without leaving their own safe spots…until a storm comes, and both are so worried about the other that they are finally ... + Read More
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Lawrence & Sophia 6-Copy Counter Display Doreen Cronin 9780593720097 $155.94 JUVENILE FICTION Oct 17, 2023
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Kings of B'more Paperback R. Eric Thomas 9780593326190 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 May 16, 2023

“Infused with all the joy of the best teen movies, Kings of B’more is sure to be a big hit.” —BuzzFeedTwo Black queer best friends face their last day together with an epic journey through Baltimore in this magnetic YA debut by bestselling author of Here for It, R. Eric Thomas.With junior year starting in the fall, Harrison feels like he’s on the precipice of, well, everything. Standardized testing, college, and the terrifying unknowns and looming pressures of adulthood after that—it’s like the future wants to eat him alive. Which is why ... + Read More
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Tumble Paperback Celia C. Pérez 9780593325186 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 18, 2023

From the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk, a dazzling novel about a young girl who learns the missing pieces of her origin story from the family of legendary luchadores she’s just met.Twelve-year-old Adela “Addie” Ramírez has a big decision to make when her stepfather proposes adoption. Addie loves Alex, the only father figure she’s ever known, but with a new half brother due in a few months and a big school theater performance on her mind, everything suddenly feels like it’s moving too fast. She has a million questions, and the f... + Read More
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Joy Takes Root Hardcover Gwendolyn Wallace 9780593406786 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 20, 2023

In her grandmother’s garden, a young Black girl learns about mindfulness and herbal medicine in this soothing intergenerational story about our connection to nature.It’s Joy’s first summer in her grandmother’s South Carolina garden—a rite of passage. In the midst of okra, spinach, and strawberries, Grammy teaches Joy that plants are friends with many uses. Herbs, for example, can be turned into medicine. There in Grammy’s abundant backyard, Joy learns to listen for the heartbeat of the earth and connect it to her own as she takes deep breaths a... + Read More
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I Want to Be Spaghetti! Hardcover Kiera Wright-Ruiz 9780593529874 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jul 11, 2023

A funny debut picture book about how one little ramen packet finds self-love and belonging in a spaghetti-obsessed world.Even from Ramen’s small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. Maybe, Ramen misguidedly thinks, I have to change to be loved like that. “I want to be spaghetti!” they proclaim to the dismay of the rest of the instant noodle section.But when Ramen’s brought home and placed in a warm bowl of broth alongside new friends like Chashu, Narutomaki, and Nori, they realize ... + Read More
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I Want to Be Spaghetti 6 copy prepack and L-Card 9780593720080 $161.94 JUVENILE FICTION Jul 11, 2023
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Barely Floating Hardcover Lilliam Rivera 9780593323120 $24.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 29, 2023

A dazzling story full of heart about how one twelve-year-old channels her rage into synchronized swimming dreams, from the author of The Education of Margot Sanchez and Never Look Back, Lilliam Rivera.Natalia de la Cruz Rivera y Santiago, also known as Nat, was swimming neighborhood kids out of their money at the local Boyle Heights pool when her life changed. The L.A. Mermaids performed, emerging out of the water with matching sequined swimsuits, and it was then that synchronized swimming stole her heart.The problem? Her activist mom and profe... + Read More
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Girls on Wheels Hardcover Srividhya Venkat 9780593529287 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 08, 2023

Inspired by the skateboarding revolution in India, Girls on Wheels follows three friends who support one another through the ups and downs of learning to skateboard.Anila is on her way to her favorite place: the skate park. She longs to glide on her board and feel the thrill of catching air. But when she arrives, the ramp looks like a concrete sea monster! Fear creeps in, making her once-broken arm ache. But Sana’s smile and Damini’s laugh wrap Anila in courage. Her friends remind her that in skateboarding, sometimes you fall—but sometimes you ... + Read More
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Make a Move, Sunny Park! Hardcover Jessica Kim 9780525555001 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 15, 2023

From the author of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! comes a funny and utterly charming novel about friends—how to make them, how to let go of them, and how to be your own BFF.This is the story of Sunny Park, a seventh-grade student at Ranchito Mesa Middle who loves the K-pop band Supreme Beat, hanging out with her cool grandma, dancing when no one is watching, snacking on shrimp chips, and being there for Bailey, her best friend since third grade. When Bailey decides that she and Sunny should audition for the school dance team in a ploy to parent-trap Bai... + Read More
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Series: J.D. EL NIÑO BARBERO J.D. y el negocio familiar Paperback J. Dillard 9780593617465 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 12, 2023

Eight-year-old kid barber J.D. joins forces with his sister, who has beauty shop dreams, in this hilarious illustrated chapter book series, now available in SpanishJ.D. is a barber battle champion. He’s graduated from home haircuts to having a regular chair at the neighborhood shop, Hart and Son, and he’s making enough money to keep his candy jar stocked and his comic book collection growing. And yet, J.D. knows it’s time for his next challenge. He doesn’t just want to be the best barber in Meridian, Mississippi—he wants to be the best barber i... + Read More
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Forty Words for Love Hardcover Aisha Saeed 9780593326466 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Aug 22, 2023

In this tender genre-bending young adult novel by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed, two teen protagonists grow from friends to something more in the aftermath of a tragedy in their magical town.Moonlight Bay is a magical place—or it was once. After a tragic death mars the town, the pink and lavender waters in the bay turn gray, and the forest that was a refuge for newcomers becomes a scourge to the townspeople. Almost overnight, the entire town seems devoid of life and energy. The tourists have stopped coming. And the people in the... + Read More
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Series: CHUPACARTER ChupaCarter and the Haunted Piñata Hardcover George Lopez 9780593466001 $24.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 30, 2023

In this hilarious follow-up to ChupaCarter, world-famous entertainer George Lopez delivers a spooky tale of mystery, revenge, and friendship starring 12-year-old Jorge and Carter, the fearsome but friendly Chupacabra!Inspired by his own childhood and packed with clever illustrations, George Lopez’s sequel to ChupaCarter sees Jorge finally feeling at home in his new town, thanks to his awesome friends Liza and Ernie—and especially Carter, the chupacabra.New kid Jorge is shocked to learn that his beastly friend Carter isn’t the only legendary cre... + Read More
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You: The Story A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory Hardcover Ruta Sepetys 9780593524381 $26.99 LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES May 16, 2023

The nonfiction debut by #1 New York Times bestselling and Carnegie Medal-winning author Ruta Sepetys. Perfect for fans of Burn After Writing and Bird by Bird.Life is story in motion. Each day, you add to your story, revise it, and view it from a different angle. You erase things. Tear pages out. And sometimes, in hindsight, wish you could put them back. A day is a story. A year is a story. A life is a story. You are a story. Ruta Sepetys is known for creating vivid characters and harrowing plots. After five award-winning works of historical fic... + Read More
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Series: CHUPACARTER ChupaCarter Paperback George Lopez 9780593465981 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 09, 2023

Loaded with his signature laughs, George Lopez’s thrilling new adventure is inspired by his own colorful childhood and Latinx folklore.Twelve-year-old Jorge is a misunderstood middle school misfit who has been sent to live with his grandparents in New Mexico. After catching the attention of his belligerent principal and the school bullies on his very first day of school, Jorge is lonely, resentful, and desperate for a friend.But the only kid who shares his interest in junk food and games turns out to be a young chupacabra—a legendary monster wi... + Read More
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Here I Can Be Mindful Hardcover Ally Condie 9780593327142 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 02, 2023

In her debut picture book, the mega-bestselling author of the young adult Matched series introduces children to mindfulness and being grounded in the present.“A gentle child’s-eye view of mindfulness.” —Kirkus ReviewsEveryone experiences a wide range of emotions, and some of them are not easy to handle. Bestselling novelist Ally Condie has crafted a thoughtful and atmospheric meditation that illustrates some practical ways to stay grounded when the world feels overwhelming. We can feel, taste, look, hear, or smell. We can be creative or express... + Read More
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This Is the First Book I Will Read to You Hardcover Francesco Sedita 9780593405055 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 02, 2023

A new dad gets ready to share the love of reading with his baby for the first time.It’s baby’s first story time and a new dad is excited to read to his child. He’s also a little nervous. Which book should he choose? And what if it doesn’t settle the baby to sleep? After bath time, picking out pj’s, and the perfect swaddle, it’s time to cuddle up to read together. And begins the special journey that only starts when a book is opened. Father and baby are transported to the soothing world of their story, sharing the special love of reading togethe... + Read More
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Singing with Elephants Paperback Margarita Engle 9780593206706 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 30, 2023

A powerful novel in verse from Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning author Margarita Engle about the friendship between a young girl and the poet Gabriela Mistral that leads to healing and hope for both of them.Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she struggles to belong. But most of the time that’s okay, because she enjoys helping her parents care for the many injured animals at their veterinary clinic.Then Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature moves to town, and... + Read More
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Series: KIKI KALLIRA Kiki Kallira Conquers a Curse Paperback Sangu Mandanna 9780593207017 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 16, 2023

“Indian folklore meets fantasy adventure in this captivating novel…An action-packed, evocative portrayal of courage, friendship, and belonging.” —Kirkus Reviews on Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom.Fresh off the exciting discovery that her sketches of a beautiful kingdom and band of rebel kids have come to life in another world, Kiki Kallira has an unexpected visitor. One of those rebel kids has come into the real world to ask for her help—again. The river Kaveri, a crucial source of water for Mysore, has suddenly vanished! With no water to grow fo... + Read More
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Series: SHARK PRINCESS Shark Party Hardcover Nidhi Chanani 9780593464649 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 May 02, 2023

Kitana and Mack are back!Mack and all the other sharks are going to a party, but Kitana doesn’t feel like shell-ebrating. Then she learns a mysterious shark in the deep ocean hasn’t been invited. With Mack’s sparkly sharkle lighting the way, the shark princesses set off on their newest adventure into the deep sea!
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Hiding A Story About Finding Quiet in a Busy World Hardcover Kate Pugsley 9780593206812 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 May 09, 2023

A little girl explores the many ways and occasions of hiding—inside and outside, with friends and with pets and toys, for fun and for security—in this captivating and comforting picture book. Hiding gets right to the heart of what makes children so love to hide!“I am very good at hiding.I hide when it’s too noisy. I hide when it’s too quiet.Some days I just want to hide by myself.”As she explores the world, a little girl finds that she can hide wherever she looks. From leaf piles to laundry baskets, these places make her feel safe and secure in... + Read More
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They Hate Each Other Hardcover Amanda Woody 9780593403099 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 May 09, 2023

Jonah and Dylan get along like oil and water. Until a fake dating ploy gives them new perspective, and they realize that “falling for your enemy” isn’t as impossible as it seems.There are plenty of words Jonah Collins could use to describe Dylan Ramírez. “Arrogant,” “spoiled,” and “golden boy” to name a few. Likewise, Dylan thinks he has Jonah accurately labeled as an attention-seeking asshat who never shuts his filthy mouth. Their friends are convinced Jonah’s and Dylan’s disdain for one another is just thinly veiled lust—a rumor that surges l... + Read More
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I'm an American Hardcover Darshana Khiani 9780593464724 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 02, 2023

A breathtaking, eye-opening look at the patchwork of cultures that make up our nation and the many ways we define what it means to be an American.What does it mean to be American?A classroom of children across many races, cultures, and origins explores the concept of Americanness as they each share bits of their family history and how their past has shaped their own personal American experience. Whether as new immigrants, or those whose family came to this country generations ago, or other scenarios, these children’s stories show some of the br... + Read More
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The Nature Journal A Backyard Adventure Hardcover Savannah Allen 9780593524930 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 02, 2023

A charming and nature-filled picture book about a young boy who connects with his busy dad over their love of nature. Perfect for fans of Fatima’s Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq and Hike by Pete Oswald.Tim has always loved nature. His dad always taught him to explore and adventure through their own backyard. So Tim observed, he collected, and he recorded it all in his nature journal, just like Dad!But when one day Dad is too busy to look at his findings, Tim takes it upon himself to show Dad all his adventures. And after looking through his da... + Read More
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Chasing Pacquiao Hardcover Rod Pulido 9780593526736 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 May 02, 2023

“Rod Pulido delivers the ultimate one-two punch: bare-knuckled, bruising honesty wrapped in humor, sincerity, and sweetness.” — Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaExperience the extreme joys, sorrows, and triumphs of a queer Filipino-American teenager struggling to prove himself in an unforgiving world. A poignant coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Patron Saints of Nothing and Juliet Takes a Breath.Self preservation. That’s Bobby’s motto for surviving his notoriously violent high school unscathed. Bei... + Read More
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Roald Dahl Animal Sounds Board book Roald Dahl 9780593621585 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Jun 06, 2023

Roar and oink your animal sounds with Roald Dahl!From monkeys to lions, this board book is a great way to teach our littlest readers the silly sounds that animals make. With art by Quentin Blake from Roald Dahl’s classic books, this book is perfect for libraries, the youngest classrooms, and baby shower gifts to start a child’s bookshelf.Series Overview: Spring 2022: Roald Dahl Colors and Roald Dahl OppositesSummer 2022: Roald Dahl ABC and Roald Dahl 123Spring 2023: Roald Dahl Words and Roald Dahl ShapesSummer 2023: Roald Dahl Animal Sounds
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Viking Strong Hardcover Doug Cenko 9780593202326 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jul 25, 2023

Ingrid the Viking must face fierce competition to be named the strongest viking. But can she win if she doesn’t know how to swim?Ingrid has everything a Viking could want—a cozy home, a best friend, and very cute kittens. But she’s always wanted one more thing, to win the Strongest Viking Contest. Her only problem? She doesn’t know how to swim! Her best friend Stig is determined to help her learn…but along the way Ingrid learns that that some things are even more important than winning.
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Mouse & Giraffe Hardcover Kelly DiPucchio 9780593465035 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jul 18, 2023

New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio presents how two friends with very different perspectives learn how to see eye to eye.Mouse and Giraffe don’t agree on anything.They live on the same street, but their experiences couldn’t be more different. On sunny days, Mouse is comfortable in the shade, while Giraffe is so tall, he overheats in the sun. On rainy days, Giraffe is dry above the clouds, while Mouse gets stuck in the storm. What will it take for Mouse and Giraffe to learn that perspective is all about walking in someone else’s s... + Read More
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Llama Llama's Little Lie Hardcover Anna Dewdney 9780593352489 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 15, 2023

Llama Llama learns a lesson in telling the truth in this new book in the bestselling Llama Llama series.When Llama Llama accidentally breaks Mama Llama’s favorite picture frame, he decides to tell a little lie about how it happened. In the end, Llama Llama learns a powerful lesson about telling the truth, even if it’s hard to say.Told with Anna Dewdney’s signature sweet rhyme, this newest installment of the Llama Llama series is timeless and can be used as a tool to educate readers in social and emotional learning.
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Llama Llama Little Lie 8-Copy Floor Display w/ PWP Plush Anna Dewdney 9780593720110 $295.84 JUVENILE FICTION Aug 15, 2023
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West of the Sea Hardcover Stephanie Willing 9780593465578 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 15, 2023

Tae Keller meets Tracey Baptiste in a tale of generational trauma, told with a cryptozoological twist.Paleontology-loving Haven West and her older sister, Margie, have hardly talked with their mom since she retreated into a deep depression. Each morning Haven wonders if it’s going to be a “good” or “bad” day, and the only thing that seems to occupy her mom is collecting fossils for her bone garden.But one night, after an ominous moonlight heart-to-heart, her mom disappears—right before Haven discovers she’s inherited a monstrous family trait. I... + Read More
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Series: YOUR PAL FRED Low Power Paperback Michael Rex 9780593206386 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Aug 15, 2023

In this action-packed sequel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred shows us how all arguments, big and small, can be solved with kindness—even when it’s not always welcomed!Fred has made quite a name for himself as a peacemaker since his last adventure! Now everyone who loves to argue is coming to him for help resolving their disagreements, but there’s just one problem…Fred is low on power. Thanks to the clouds of pollution in the sky, Fred’s solar battery can’t recharge.With the help of his best friend, Wormy, he sets off ... + Read More
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Series: YOUR PAL FRED Low Power Hardcover Michael Rex 9780593206355 $29.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Aug 15, 2023

In this action-packed sequel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred shows us how all arguments, big and small, can be solved with kindness—even when it’s not always welcomed!Fred has made quite a name for himself as a peacemaker since his last adventure! Now everyone who loves to argue is coming to him for help resolving their disagreements, but there’s just one problem…Fred is low on power. Thanks to the clouds of pollution in the sky, Fred’s Solar battery can’t recharge.With the help of his best friend, Wormy, he sets off ... + Read More
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The Narrow Hardcover Kate Alice Marshall 9780593405147 $26.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Aug 01, 2023

A deliciously terrifying novel about a ghost who uncovers a teen girl’s best kept secrets while haunting her boarding school, perfect for fans of Lost in the Never Woods and The Haunting of Bly Manor.Everyone has heard the story of the Narrow. The river that runs behind the Atwood School is only a few feet across and seemingly placid, but beneath the surface, the waters are deep and vicious. It’s said that no one who has fallen in has ever survived.Eden White knows that isn’t true. Six years ago, she saw Delphine Fournier fall into the Narrow—a... + Read More
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Daybreak on Raven Island Paperback Fleur Bradley 9780593404645 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 22, 2023

From the critically acclaimed author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel comes a thrilling new middle grade mystery novel inspired by Alcatraz Prison.Tori, Marvin, and Noah would rather be anywhere else than on the seventh grade class field trip to Raven Island prison. Tori would rather be on the soccer field, but her bad grades have benched her until further notice; Marvin would rather be at the first day of a film festival with his best friend, Kevin; and Noah isn’t looking forward to having to make small talk with his classmates at this new sch... + Read More
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This Boy The Early Lives of John Lennon & Paul McCartney Hardcover Ilene Cooper 9780451475855 $24.49 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Aug 15, 2023

“An impressive achievement… “This Boy” is a wonderful primer for the kind of kid who is nuts enough about music to want to grasp the social context in which it was made.”—The New York TimesAn inside look at the early lives of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, This Boy is a perfect book for any young reader embracing their inner Beatlemania.Meant for younger readers, This Boy is a gripping biography of two musical legends. Beginning with their births during World War II England and ending with their famous performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, this... + Read More
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Strange Unearthly Things Hardcover Kelly Creagh 9780593116081 $26.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Aug 22, 2023

A hauntingly romantic paranormal Jane Eyre reimagining, by the author of Phantom Heart!Eighteen-year-old Jane Reye is a psychic artist. She draws what she sees, and what she sees are spirits and the supernatural. Growing up orphaned, she’s now of legal age and can no longer return to the girls’ school she’s called home for most of her life. Lost and alone after the death of her lifelong friend, she receives an invitation to partake in a study at the English manor Fairfax Hall: an investigation of the property that requires her specific area of ... + Read More
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These Olive Trees Hardcover Aya Ghanameh 9780593525180 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Aug 22, 2023

The story of a Palestinian family’s ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care for her home, even as she says goodbye.It’s 1967 in Nablus, Palestine.Oraib loves the olive trees that grow outside the refugee camp where she lives. Each harvest, she and her mama pick the small fruits and she eagerly stomp stomp stomps on them to release their golden oil. Olives have always tied her family to the land, as Oraib learns from the stories Mama tells of a home before war. But war has come to their door once more, forcing them to flee. ... + Read More
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Phantom Heart Paperback Kelly Creagh 9780593116050 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Aug 22, 2023

A steamy YA romance inspired by Gaston Leroux’s classic The Phantom of the OperaSeventeen-year-old Stephanie Armand doesn’t believe in ghosts or spirits. Despite her six-year-old sister insisting a masked figure is hiding in her closet, and the rumors at school, Stephanie isn’t convinced her father’s latest renovation project—a crumbling Victorian mansion—houses the soul of a monster. So when the very charming (and paranormal-obsessed) Lucas Cheney takes an interest in both Stephanie and her notorious home, Moldavia, the supernatural and romant... + Read More
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How to Get Your Octopus to School Hardcover Becky Scharnhorst 9780593205228 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 16, 2023

*“A charming, eight-armed hug of a story that won’t hide long on library shelves”—School Library Journal (starred review)Learn how to get your octopus to school in this hilarious and endearing back-to-school story!Getting your octopus to school won’t be easy. He would much rather stay home with you and play hide-and-seek or dress-up. But you know your octopus will love school if he gives it a chance. And you’ll tell him that…as soon as you can find him… Reminiscent of If You Take a Mouse to School, get your little one ready for school with this... + Read More
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A Book for Bear Hardcover Ellen Ramsey 9780593527245 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jul 18, 2023

“An endearing picture book that showcases the lengths readers will go to find the perfect book…this lovely book is one to seek out.”—School Library JournalIn this charming and heartfelt story, a book-loving bear and a book-loving girl hatch a plan to find the perfect book for them to read together.Bear loves books. When Bear decides he wants a book of his very own, he and his best friend, Ellen, hatch a plan. But sneaking a bear into school, a library, and a bookstore proves to be harder than they thought. Will Bear ever find a book of his very... + Read More
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From Here Hardcover Luma Mufleh 9780593354452 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 May 16, 2023

In her coming-of-age memoir, refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee.With no word for “gay” in Arabic, Luma may not have known what to call the feelings she had growing up in Jordan during the 1980s, but she knew well enough to keep them secret. It was clear that not only would her family have trouble accepting her, but trapped in a conservative religious society, she could’ve also been killed if anyone discovered her sexuality. Luma s... + Read More
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Opinions and Opossums Hardcover Ann Braden 9781984816092 $24.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 May 02, 2023

Agnes has been raised to keep her opinions to herself, but how do you keep silent when you’re full of burning questions?Agnes has been encouraged not to question authority by her mom—but that’s especially hard in religion class, where it bugs her that so much gets blamed on Eve and that God’s always pictured one way. Fortunately, Agnes’ anthropologist neighbor, Gracy, gets Agnes thinking after they rescue an opossum together. Playing dead didn’t serve the opossum well, so maybe it’s time for Agnes to start thinking for herself. And when Agnes l... + Read More
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Starfish Paperback Lisa Fipps 9781984814524 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 May 02, 2023

A Printz Honor Winner!Ellie is tired of being fat-shamed and does something about it in this highly acclaimed debut novel-in-verse.Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she’s been bullied about her weight. To cope, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules—like “no making waves,” “avoid eating in public,” and “don’t move so fast that your body jiggles.” And she’s found her safe space—her swimming pool—where she feels weightless in a fat-obsessed world. In the water, she can stretch herself out ... + Read More