1.
Series:
Luminous
Living Things That Light Up the Night
Hardcover
Julia Kuo
9781771648882
$22.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Nov 15, 2022
In this "surprisingly simple yet mesmerizing introduction to a wonder of the natural world" (Kirkus STARRED Review), kids aged 4 to 8 will marvel at the science of bioluminescence through stunning images of glowing creatures and other organisms.When it's dark out, we need light to see. But what if your body could make its own light?From acclaimed author-illustrator Julia Kuo comes a remarkable picture book about bioluminescence, the light made from living things, and its many forms: fireflies and foxfire, fungi and glow-worms, deep-sea fish and...
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2.
Series:
Monster Mission
Paperback
Eva Ibbotson
9781447265696
$15.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 11
Oct 09, 2014
A new cover edition of this wonderfully spooky young fiction title from award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea, Eva Ibbotson. We must kidnap some children,' announced Aunt Etta. 'Young, strong ones. It will be dangerous, but it must be done.' Three children are stolen and taken to a bizarre island, which is home to some extraordinary creatures - including mermaids, selkies and the legendary kraken. The island is the base for a very mysterious mission. But the magical adventure is cut short when the island is suddenly under siege. Can...
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3.
Series: Graphic Guides
Gender: A Graphic Guide
Paperback
Meg-John Barker
9781785784521
$31.50
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Nov 07, 2019
'An outstanding work' - CN Lester, author of Trans Like MeJoin the creators of Queer: A Graphic History ('Could totally change the way you think about sex and gender' VICE) on an illustrated journey of gender exploration. Is masculinity 'toxic'? Why are public toilets such a political issue? How has feminism changed the available gender roles - and for whom? Why might we all benefit from challenging binary thinking about sex/gender?In this unique illustrated guide, Meg-John Barker and Jules Scheele travel through our shifting understandings of ...
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4.
Series:
Walk Two Moons
Paperback
Sharon Creech
9780330397834
$17.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 11
Sep 07, 2007
Winner of the Newbery Medal and the Childrens Book Award, this is a breathtaking book, a modern classic in the making and with a fantastic new cover look to match Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins. What is the meaning of this strange message left on the doorstep? Only Sal knows, and on a roadtrip with her grandparents she tells the bizarre tale of Phoebe Winterbottom, Phoebe's disappearing mother and the lunatic. But who can help Sal make sense of the mystery that surrounds her own story . . . and her own mis...
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5.
Series:
Drawing Outdoors
Hardcover
Jairo Buitrago
9781771648479
$22.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 5 - 9
May 03, 2022
"This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air.”—Booklist“Full of wonder... Schoolhouse bliss.”—Kirkus STARRED ReviewLet’s all draw dinosaurs … outdoors!In this remarkable picture book, a group of students spend an unforgettable day drawing dinosaurs outside with their extraordinary teacher.Maybe your school has a playground, gym, computers, and a library. But at this school in a faraway mountain range, things are a little different. There’s a blackboard, some chairs … and not much else. But with the...
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6.
Series:
Birdsong
Hardcover
Julie Flett
9781771644730
$22.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 8
Sep 30, 2019
A tender, luminous portrait of art, nature, and connecting across generations.When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett’s textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationsh...
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7.
Series:
Still This Love Goes On
Hardcover
Buffy Sainte-Marie
9781771648073
$22.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 27, 2022
A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022! NAMED A BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR: Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, and Chicago Public Library "A love letter to family, home, and Indigenous traditions. . . This story reminds readers of the joy we experience upon returning to those whom we love and who love us."—Kirkus STARRED Review From Cree-Métis artist Julie Flett and Academy Award-winning icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a celebration of Indigenous community, and the enduring love we hold for t...
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8.
Series:
Fiona the Fruit Bat
Hardcover
Dan Riskin
9781771647854
$22.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 13, 2022
A sweet, fun, and informative picture book about bat echolocation for kids 3-7. Written by a scientist who works with bats in his everyday life!It's time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but she's scared. How will she fly when she can't see in the dark? Mama just says, "listen." But how will listening help her to see? Then she hears a mysterious sound from deep in her cave. To find out what's making that noise—and to finally fly—Fiona will have to unlock a secret hidden inside herself.Written by biologist and bestselling a...
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9.
Series:
Telling Stories Wrong
Hardcover
Gianni Rodari
9781592703609
$26.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Reading age from 6
Jul 01, 2022
A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022 ★ Everyone knows how "Little Red Riding Hood" goes. But Grandpa keeps getting the story all wrong, with hilarious results!"Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Little Yellow Riding Hood—" "Not yellow! It's Red Riding Hood!" So begins the story of a grandpa playfully recounting the well-known fairytale—or his version, at least—to his granddaughter. Try as she might to get him back on track, Grandpa keeps on adding things to the mix, both outlandish and ...
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10.
Series:
Bedtime for Bo
Hardcover
Kjersti Annesdatter Skomsvold
9781592703746
$29.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 8
Aug 19, 2022
A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022 ★ Stretch like a giraffe and snuggle like a meerkat with Bo and Mommy as they get ready for bed!It’s time for bed, but little Bo isn’t ready to stop playing quite yet! As his mother gamely guides him through his nighttime routine, he imitates various animals—a hibernating bear after eating a snack, a snuggling sea otter when taking a bath, a coiled python while curling up under the covers… Mommy joins in on the fun and keeps one step ahead of Bo until he falls asl...
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11.
Series:
My Uncle Is Coming Tomorrow
Hardcover
Sebastián Santana Camargo
9781778400063
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 10
Aug 30, 2022
This "heartbreaking... powerful work" (School Library Journal STARRED Review) introduces the contemporary issue of forced disappearances to readers 10 and up—with "deceptively simple black line drawings" that "allow for no meandering of attention" (Kirkus STARRED Review).By a closed door, a child waits for his uncle, who is coming to stay. As he waits, he imagines all the fun things they'll do when he arrives: his uncle can teach him how to block a penalty shot and the boy can show him how well he is doing in school. But his uncle never arrive...
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12.
Series:
The Curiosities
Hardcover
Zana Fraillon
9781778400087
$22.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 5 - 9
Jun 07, 2022
?Winning and wondrous, this picture book is a compelling appreciation of neurodiversity.??Kirkus (Starred Review) A lyrical and moving celebration of neurodiversity and self-discovery, from the award-winning author of The Bone Sparrow.With the Curiosities, a whole world of wonder awaits? One morning, at dawn, the Curiosities choose Miro to nest on. At first, he doesn?t notice. They blend in, perching on his shoulder and nuzzling into his hair. Over time, Miro discovers that he sees and feels things differently than everyone else around him. The...
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