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Series: Lonely Planet World's Coolest Jobs 1st Ed. Discover 40 awesome careers! Paperback Lonely Planet Kids 9781788689250 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Interest age, years from 6 - 8 May 19, 2020

From dinosaur paleontologist and snake-venom collector, to water-slide tester, Tower of London Ravenmaster, octopus keeper and panda nanny, discover the most fun, surprising and enjoyable jobs found on planet Earth - and see just how different and amazing the world of work can be.Find out how to be a:Motion capture actor, and bring to life monsters, animals, and moreSnake venom collector, and collect poison from deadly serpents with your handsWildlife photographer, and capture the world's most incredible creatures on filmProfessional magician, ... + Read More
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Series: Jinxed Jinxed Hardcover Amy McCulloch 9781492683742 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 8 - 12 Jan 07, 2020

The Golden Compass meets the digital age! When a coding star enters an elite technology academy, she discovers a world of competition, intrigue, and family secrets—plus a robotic companion that isn't what it seems.Lacey Chu is a girl who codes. She has always dreamed of working as an engineer for MONCHA, the biggest tech firm in the world and the company behind the "baku"—a customizable"pet" with all the capabilities of a smartphone. But when Lacey is rejected by the elite academy that promises that future, she's crushed.One night, Lacey comes ... + Read More
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Series: How to Be a Pirate Hardcover Isaac Fitzgerald 9781681197784 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 3 - 6 Mar 03, 2020

A National Bestseller!"A beautiful, generous, fun collaboration of story and illustration and pirate tattoos. Seriously wise pirate advice for everyone." - Jon Scieszka, National Ambassador for Young People’s LiteratureCeCe dreams of being a pirate. When the neighborhood boys tell her that she can't, she wonders where to begin. Luckily, she suspects her grandpa must know something about being a pirate--why else would he have all those tattoos?As he shares each tattoo, Grandpa and CeCe are transported from adventure to adventure, and CeC... + Read More
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Series: Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark (Read-Aloud Family Books, Dinosaurs Kids Book About Fear of Darkness) Hardcover Jonathan Stutzman 9781452170343 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 3 - 5 Mar 03, 2020

The adorable and indomitable Tiny T. Rex from the critically acclaimedTiny T. Rex and The Impossible Hug is back in a tale about friendship and overcoming your fears.Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy are having a campout in the backyard! It is what best friends do. But without their nighty-lights, the dark outside suddenly seems VERY dark . . . and very full of spooky things. Good thing Tiny has a super-secret plan to keep the dark at bay! Full of warmth and plenty of laughs, this new adventure starring Tiny T. Rex shows that friends will alway... + Read More
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Series: Escargot A Book for Escargot Hardcover Dashka Slater 9780374312862 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 4 - 6 Apr 07, 2020

*An Amazon Best Book of the Year and Indie Bestseller!*InA Book for Escargot, the standalone sequel toEscargot--written by award-winning andNew York Times-bestselling author Dashka Slater and illustrated by Sydney Hanson--we follow a funny and charming French snail through a library to find the book of his dreams.Bonjour!It is moi, Escargot, your favorite French snail.Today I am going on a trip to the library, where there are so many stories to choose from!Stories about dog superheroes…guinea pig detectives....and flamingo astronauts.But sadly,... + Read More
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Series: Everyone's Awake (Read-Aloud Bedtime Book, Goodnight Book for Kids) Hardcover Colin Meloy 9781452178059 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 5 - 8 Mar 03, 2020

A silly and sublime bedtime book from theNew York Times bestselling children's book author Colin Meloy.Giggle your way to sweet and silly dreams! A simple goodnight routine turns marvelously madcap in this cleverly rhymed picture book. Instead of settling down to sleep, Dad bakes bread, Mom fixes the roof, and Grandma plays cards with a ghost. And between the dog, the cat, Sister, and Brother, there's at least three different wars being waged! A modern classic perfect for read-aloud fun and bedtime alike.• A wildly fun read-aloud book for famil... + Read More
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Series: Black Is a Rainbow Color Hardcover Angela Joy 9781626726314 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 4 - 8 Jan 14, 2020

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.Red is a rainbow color.Green sits next to blue.Yellow, orange, violet, indigo,They are rainbow colors, too, butMy color is black . . .And there’s no BLACK in rainbows.From the wheels of a bicycle to the robe on Thurgood Marshall's back, Black surrounds our lives. It is a color to simply describe some of our favorite things, but it also evokes a deeper sentiment about the incredible people who helped ... + Read More
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Series: Prairie Lotus Hardcover Linda Sue Park 9781328781505 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 10 - 12 Mar 03, 2020

Prairie Lotus is a powerful, touching, multilayered book about a girl determined to fit in and realize her dreams: getting an education, becoming a dressmaker in her father’s shop, and making at least one friend. Acclaimed, award-winning author Linda Sue Park has placed a young half-Asian girl, Hanna, in a small town in America’s heartland, in 1880. Hanna’s adjustment to her new surroundings, which primarily means negotiating the townspeople’s almost unanimous prejudice against Asians, is at the heart of the story. Narrated by Hanna, the novel ... + Read More
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Series: We Are Water Protectors Hardcover Carole Lindstrom 9781250203557 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 3 - 6 Mar 17, 2020

Winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal#1 New York Times BestsellerInspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America,We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption—a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade.Water is the first medicine.It affects and connects us all . . .When a black snake threatens to destroy the EarthAnd poison her people’s water, one young water protectorTakes a stand to defend Earth’s most s... + Read More
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Series: Chirp Hardcover Kate Messner 9781547602810 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 10 - 14 Feb 04, 2020

"[A] deftly layered mystery about family, friendship, and the struggle to speak up." - Laurie Halse Anderson, bestselling author ofSpeakandShoutFrom acclaimed author Kate Messner comes the powerful story of a young girl with the courage to make her voice heard, set against the backdrop of a summertime mystery.When Mia moves to Vermont the summer after seventh grade, she's recovering from the broken arm she got falling off a balance beam. And packed away in the moving boxes under her clothes and gymnastics trophies is a secret she'd rather forge... + Read More
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Series: Don't Feed the Coos! Hardcover Jonathan Stutzman 9781250303189 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 4 - 8 Feb 25, 2020

The dynamic team behindLlama Destroys the Worldreturns with a laugh-out-loud tale about the dangers…of feeding pigeons!When you see a coo, you will be tempted to give it a treat.Coos are adorable, peaceful, kind of silly.But DON'T FEED THE COO!If you feed one, they will ALL come...So beginsDon't Feed the Coos, a cautionary tale that details the fallout when a little girl decides to share some bread with a coo (aka pigeon). From the park to home to the arcade to karate practice, the coos follow the generous-but-foolish girl who didn’t heed the w... + Read More
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Series: Piper McCloud The Girl Who Fell Out of the Sky Hardcover Victoria Forester 9781250089311 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 9 - 12 Jan 28, 2020

InThe Girl Who Fell Out of the Sky--the conclusion to the fantasy adventure series that began with theNew York Times bestsellerThe Girl Who Could Fly--Victoria Forester shows readers that life is always exceptional, and "abilities" come in many forms.What happens when the girl who could fly can't fly anymore?Piper McCloud's ability to fly has disappeared, perhaps the result of some dark spell put on her, or perhaps because her ability has simply vanished forever. There is a worldwide calamity that Piper, Conrad, and their exceptional friends mu... + Read More
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Series: Woke A Young Poet's Call to Justice Hardcover Mahogany L. Browne 9781250311207 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 8 - 12 Mar 10, 2020

"This collection of poems by women of color covers topics relating to social justice, activism, discrimination and empathy, focusing on the need to speak out and inspiring middle-graders." -VogueWoke: A Young Poet's Guide to Justice is a collection of poems to inspire kids to stay woke and become a new generation of activists.Historically poets have been on the forefront of social movements.Wokeis a collection of poems by women that reflects the joy and passion in the fight for social justice, tackling topics from discrimination to empathy, and... + Read More
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Series: Rain Boy (Kindness Books for Kids and Children, Teaching Empathy, Inclusion, and Diversity) Hardcover Dylan Glynn 9781452172804 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 3 - 5 Apr 21, 2020

A heartfelt picture book about differences, acceptance, and loving yourself for who you are.Wherever he goes, Rain Boy brings wet—which means he's not very popular. Sun Kidd brings sunshine everywhere she goes, so everyone loves her. Only Sun Kidd sees what's special about Rain Boy. But when she invites him to her birthday party, disaster strikes, and Rain Boy storms. Now the world is nothing but rain. Will the other kids ever love Rain Boy for being himself? And. more importantly, can Rain Boy learn to love his rain? Debut author and illustrat... + Read More
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Series: The Keeper of Wild Words (Nature for Kids, Exploring Nature with Children) Hardcover Brooke Smith 9781452170732 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 5 - 8 Mar 10, 2020

A touching tale of a grandmother and her granddaughter exploring and cherishing the natural world.Words, the woods, and the world illuminate this quest to save the most important pieces of our language—by saving the very things they stand for.When Mimi finds out her favorite words—simple words, like apricot, blackberry, buttercup—are disappearing from the English language, she elects her granddaughter Brook as their Keeper. And did you know? The only way to save words is to know them.• With its focus on the power of language and social change,T... + Read More
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Series: The Phantom Twin Hardcover Lisa Brown 9781626729254 $33.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Interest age, years from 12 - 16 Mar 03, 2020

A young woman is haunted by the ghost of her conjoined twin, in Lisa Brown'sThe Phantom Twin, a sweetly spooky graphic novel set in a turn-of-the-century sideshow.Isabel and Jane are the Extraordinary Peabody Sisters, conjoined twins in a traveling carnival freak show—until an ambitious surgeon tries to separate them and fails, causing Jane's death.Isabel has lost an arm and a leg but gained a ghostly companion: Her dead twin is now her phantom limb. Haunted, altered, and alone for the first time, can Isabel build a new life that's truly her own?
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Series: Brown Girl Ghosted Hardcover Mintie Das 9780358128892 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Interest age, years from 14 Mar 24, 2020

We Were Liars meetsRiverdale with a supernatural twist in this timely #metoo thriller about mean girls, murder, and race in a quiet Midwestern suburb. Violet Choudhury may be part of the popular clique at school, but as one of a handful of brown girls in a small Illinois town, all she really wants to do is blend in and disappear. Unfortunately for her, she’s got a knack for seeing spirits, including the dead—something she’s tried to ignore all her life. But when the queen bee of Violet’s cheerleading squad ends up dead following a sex tape that... + Read More
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Series: Havenfall Havenfall Hardcover Sara Holland 9781547603794 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Interest age, years from 14 - 18 Mar 03, 2020

"Vibrant." – Emily A. Duncan,New York Timesbestselling author ofWicked Saints"An enchanting and thrilling contemporary fantasy." – Brigid Kemmerer,New York Timesbestselling author ofA Curse So Dark and LonelyA safe haven between four realms. The girl sworn to protect it--at any cost.New York Timesbestselling author Sara Holland crafts a breathtaking new contemporary fantasy perfect for fans of Melissa Albert and Holly Black.Hidden deep in the mountains of Colorado lies the Inn at Havenfall, a sanctuary that connects ancient worlds--each with th... + Read More
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Series: Hazel Wood The Night Country A Hazel Wood Novel Hardcover Melissa Albert 9781250246073 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Interest age, years from 12 - 18 Jan 07, 2020

TheNew York Timesbestselling sequel to Melissa Albert’s belovedThe Hazel Wood!InThe Night Country, Alice Proserpine dives back into a menacing, mesmerizing world of dark fairy tales and hidden doors ofThe Hazel Wood. Follow her and Ellery Finch as they learnThe Hazel Wood was just the beginning, and that worlds die not with a whimper, but a bang.With Finch’s help, Alice escaped the Hinterland and her reclusive grandmother’s dark legacy. Now she and the rest of the dregs of the fairy tale world have washed up in New York City, where Alice is try... + Read More
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Series: Given Hardcover Nandi Taylor 9781989365045 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Interest age, years from 12 Jan 21, 2020

Bound by Fate. Divided by Duty. As a princess of the Moonrise Isles and one of its fiercest warriors, Yenni has always put duty before her own desires. When her father falls gravely ill, she knows she must find the cure and sets out on an arduous journey that takes her to a magical academy in the far reaches of the Empire of Cresh. There is no room for failure, but Yenni struggles to learn the strange magic of Cresh as a cure continues to evade her. And complicating matters is Weysh, a dragon shifter who says Yenni is his Given—his on... + Read More
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Series: The Silence of Bones Hardcover June Hur 9781250229557 $24.50 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Interest age, years from 13 - 18 Apr 21, 2020

June Hur's elegant and haunting debutThe Silence of Bonesis a bloody YA historical mystery tale perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and RenÃ©e Ahdieh.I have a mouth, but I mustn't speak;Ears, but I mustn't hear;Eyes, but I mustn't see.1800, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Indentured to the police bureau, she’s been tasked with assisting a well-respected young inspector with the investigation into the politically charged murder of a noblewoman.As t... + Read More
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Series: Deadly Curious Hardcover Cindy Anstey 9781250252272 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Interest age, years from 13 - 18 Jun 23, 2020

A twisty tale reminiscent of Jane Austen—with a dash of murder—Cindy Anstey'sDeadly Curious is perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Agatha Christie.Some secrets are better left buried...1834. Sophia Thompson wants nothing more than to be one of the famed Bow Street Runners, London's most elite corps of detectives. Never mind that a woman has never before joined their ranks—and certainly never mind that her reclusive family has forbidden her from pursuing such anunladylikegoal.She gets the chance to prove her capabilities when an urgent lett... + Read More
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Series: Blanca & Roja Paperback Anna-Marie McLemore 9781250211637 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Interest age, years from 13 - 18 Jan 14, 2020

Award-winning author Anna-Marie McLemore retellsSwan Lake in this spellbinding YA story of sisters who are each other's best friends—and worst enemies.The biggest lie of all is the story you think you already know.The del Cisne girls have never just been sisters; they’re also rivals, Blanca is as obedient and graceful as Roja is vicious and manipulative. They know that, because of a generations-old spell, their family is bound to a bevy of swans deep in the woods. They know that, one day, the swans will pull them into a dangerous game that will... + Read More
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Series: Tweet Cute A Novel Hardcover Emma Lord 9781250237323 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Interest age, years from 12 - 18 Jan 21, 2020

"A witty rom-com reinvention … with deeply relatable insights on family pressure and growing up.” - Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors ofAlways Never Yours andIf I’m Being Honest“An adorable debut that updates a classic romantic trope with a buzzy twist." - Jenn Bennett, author ofAlex, Approximately andSerious MoonlightA fresh, irresistible rom-com from debut author Emma Lord about the chances we take, the paths life can lead us on, and how love can be found in the opposite place you expected.One of ForbesBest YA of 2020Meet Pe... + Read More
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Series: All Eyes on Her Hardcover L.E. Flynn 9781250158178 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Interest age, years from 14 - 18 Aug 18, 2020

Perfect for fans ofOne of Us is Lyingand We Were Liars,All Eyes on Her by L.E. Flynn is a gripping young adult thriller told from the perspective of everyone except the alleged killer—a seventeen-year-old girl.You heard the story on the news. A girl and a boy went into the woods. The girl carried a picnic basket. The boy wore bright yellow running shoes. The girl found her way out, but the boy never did…Everyone thinks they know what happened. Some say Tabby pushed him off that cliff— she didn’t even like hiking. She was jealous. She had more t... + Read More
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Series: Foul is Fair A Novel Hardcover Hannah Capin 9781250239549 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Interest age, years from 14 - 18 Feb 18, 2020

Hannah Capin'sFoul is Fairis a bloody, thrilling revenge fantasy for the girls who have had enough. Perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus andA Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Golden boys beware: something wicked this way comes.Jade and her friends Jenny, Mads, and Summer rule their glittering LA circle. Untouchable, they have the kind of power other girls only dream of. Every party is theirs and the world is at their feet. Until the night of Jade's sweet sixteen, when they crash a St. Andrew’s Prep party. The night the golden boys choose Jade as t... + Read More
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Series: Dragon Hoops Hardcover Gene Luen Yang 9781626720794 $33.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Interest age, years from 14 - 18 Mar 17, 2020

In his latest graphic novel,Dragon Hoops,New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang turns the spotlight on his life, his family, and the high school where he teaches.Gene understands stories—comic book stories, in particular. Big action. Bigger thrills. And the heroalways wins.But Gene doesn’t get sports. As a kid, his friends called him “Stick” and every basketball game he played ended in pain. He lost interest in basketball long ago, but at the high school where he now teaches, it's all anyone can talk about. The men’s varsity team, the... + Read More
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Series: Salma the Syrian Chef Hardcover Danny Ramadan 9781773213750 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 4 - 7 Mar 10, 2020

Newcomer Salma and friends cook up a heartwarming dish to cheer up Mama. All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn’t know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers at the Welcome Center are happy to lend a hand—and a sprinkle of sumac. With creativity, determination, and charm, Salma brings... + Read More
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Series: The Paper Bag Princess 40th Anniversary Edition Hardcover Robert Munsch 9781773213439 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 4 - 7 Feb 04, 2020

An empowerment-focused keepsake edition of one of the world’s best-loved picture books. 40 years. 7 million copies. 1 kick-ass princess who has inspired generations of readers to stand up for themselves. How do you celebrate an occasion as special as 40 years in print for a book as beloved as The Paper Bag Princess? You track down some of the most poignant commentary about the story; you share behind-the-scenes insights from the author and his partner; and you present it all in a beautiful package that showcases the story like never before. To ... + Read More
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Series: Crossing the Farak River Hardcover Michelle Aung Thin 9781773213972 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 11 Apr 14, 2020

Fourteen-year-old Hasina is forced to flee everything she knows in this gripping account of the crisis in Myanmar. For Hasina and her younger brother Araf, the constant threat of Sit Tat, the Myanmar Army, is a way of life in Rakhine province—just uttering the name is enough to send chills down their spines. As Rohingyas, they know that when they hear the wop wop wop of their helicopters there is one thing to do—run, and don’t stop. So when soldiers invade their village one night, and Hasina awakes to her aunt's fearful voice, followed by smoke... + Read More
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Series: Danny Dingle's Fantastic Finds Danny Dingle's Fantastic Finds: The Jet of Justice North American Edition Hardcover Angie Lake 9781782265726 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 7 - 12 Jan 09, 2020

Book 3 of the laugh-out-loud invention series where science meets superheroes! Printed with fun coloured sprayed edges and a must-read for fans of Wimpy Kid! It’s the summer holidays – AT LAST. Now Danny Dingle can be a full-time super-inventor without boring, pointless school getting in the way. HURRAH!!! With a sci-fi convention and a flying machine competition on the horizon, Danny and Percy are desperate to finally get noticed by their superhero idol, Metal Face. But Mum is plotting against them at every turn. (Trust her to want a summer... + Read More
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Series: Plastic Sea A Bird's-Eye View Hardcover Kirsti Blom 9781943645503 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Interest age, years from 7 - 13 Apr 05, 2020

"A clear explanation of a pressing problem and an invitation to take action."— KIRKUS REVIEWS Plastic garbage knows no borders. In the sea, it floats on ocean currents and makes its way around the globe, threatening seabirds and animals that eat it by mistake and are sometimes caught in plastic waste. Told from the perspective of a Northern Fulmar, a seabird that lives across the oceans of the northern hemisphere, Plastic Sea: A Bird's-eye View uses the most up-to-date science to offer insight into a growing environmental crisis with global imp... + Read More
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Series: Planetary Solutions Taming Plastic Stop the Pollution Paperback Albert Bates 9781939053244 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION US school grade range from 9 - 12 Apr 01, 2020

Plastics were created to last forever-and that's the problem. It's estimated that by 2050, there will be more pounds of plastic in our oceans than pounds of fish. Young people will be uniquely impacted by environmental pollution in the future. This book describes how plastics are made, explains why they are such an enormous problem for the environment, and examines why this problem has reached a crisis point and what can be done to clean it up. Kids are also informed about the creative solutions that visionary people across the planet are using... + Read More
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Series: The Moon King Paperback Cara Kansala 9781550818185 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 3 - 7 Feb 14, 2020

***BEST BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS 2020, PICTURE BOOKS*** When the magical Moon King tips over the night, it spills across the land and sea, and he seeks the help of animals big and small to collect the stars and return them to the sky. In this beautifully illustrated bedtime story, Cara Kansala weaves an enchanting fable destined to become a children’s classic—the perfect way to welcome the night and celebrate the wonder of dreams.
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Series: Mars Explore the mysteries of the Red Planet Hardcover DK 9781465489906 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Interest age, years from 7 - 9 Mar 18, 2020

Has there ever been life on Mars? Will we be living there soon? HOW?! Discover the past, present, and future of the mysterious red planet in this beautiful non-fiction book for kids.The launch of Mars rovers by NASA, Europe, and China in 2020 will be the biggest science news of the year and will reveal more about Mars than ever before. Get ahead with this amazing new book, which explores the evidence for past life on Mars, what’s happening there now, and what it might look like to one day live on the red planet. Discover incredible space techno... + Read More
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Series: A Last Goodbye Hardcover Elin Kelsey 9781771473644 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Interest age, years from 4 - 12 Apr 15, 2020

· A gentle and accessible look at the idea of death · Reinforces our connection to nature and the animal kingdomHow do we say goodbye to a loved one after they die? This book broaches a difficult topic in a heartfelt way by exploring the beauty in how animals mourn. From elephants to whales, parrots to bonobos, and lemurs to humans, we all have rituals to commemorate our loved ones and to lift each other up in difficult times.New from the award-winning team behind You Are Stardust, Wild Ideas, and You Are Never Alone, th... + Read More
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Series: Pierre & Paul Pierre & Paul: Avalanche! Story told half in French and half in English - great for both language learners Hardcover Caroline Adderson 9781771473279 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 5 - 8 Mar 15, 2020

· Told half in French and half in English, switching continuously between both languages· Simple text and contextual clues make the story easy to understand for emergent readers in both languages· Excellent resource for French-immersion students· Next book in the series coming spring 2021Pierre and Paul are neighbors, friends, and explorers. Pierre speaks French and Paul speaks English, but that doesn’t stop them from sharing their adventures. The boys imagine everyday situations into grand exploi... + Read More
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Series: Trending How and Why Stuff Gets Popular Hardcover Kira Vermond 9781771473255 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Interest age, years from 8 - 12 Mar 15, 2020

· New from award-winning middle-grade team Kira Vermond and Clayton Hanmer · Timely in the age of viral content and fake news· Encourages critical thinking and media literacy· Includes index and selected bibliographyFads and trends: How do they start? Why do they spread? And how deep can their impact be? Although trends might seem trivial, if you dig deeper, you’ll find that our desire to chase the next big thing can have an even bigger impact than expected.Established middle-grade author Kira Ver... + Read More
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Series: What If Soldiers Fought with Pillows? True Stories of Imagination and Courage Hardcover Heather Camlot 9781771473620 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Interest age, years from 8 - 12 Mar 15, 2020

· Speaks to a generation of young people growing up in the wake of youth-activist movements· Fosters a spirit of inquiry and open-mindedness· Back matter includes a glossary, notes, and selected sources· Illustrated by acclaimed artist Serge Bloch· Also available in French through Bayard Canada LivresWhat if the impossible were actually possible? What if we turned our dreams into action? What if our imagination could help solve real-world crises, like war, famine, and human rights violations? Through a series of se... + Read More
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Series: Golden Threads Hardcover Suzanne Del Rizzo 9781771473606 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Interest age, years from 4 - 8 Apr 15, 2020

· New from New York Times Notable honoree Suzanne Del Rizzo, the critically acclaimed author of My Beautiful Birds and illustrator of Sun Dog· Inspired by the Japanese art form of kintsugi, or golden joinery, and the ancient philosophy of wabi-sabi, finding beauty in imperfect things. An author’s note explains more about these ideas· Mixed-media illustrations use fabric and golden threadsWhen a storm sweeps Emi’s beloved stuffed fox away from their mountain home, he ends up tattered and alone on a distant sho... + Read More
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Series: My Name is Konisola Paperback Alisa Siegel 9781772601190 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 9 - 12 Mar 17, 2020

On a freezing cold winter night, nine-year-old Konisola and her mother step off a plane in Canada. Their home in Nigeria is no longer safe for them, and they are taking the biggest chance of their lives to travel across the world in search of refuge. Soon after they land, disaster strikes, Konisola’s mother falls ill and they become separated. Konisola is forced to fend for herself in a strange country, with no family and no friends. Then she meets a remarkable nurse and things begin to change for the better. But Konisola's future remains uncer... + Read More
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Series: The Train Hardcover Jodie Callaghan 9781772601299 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 6 - 9 Mar 24, 2020

Ashley meets her great-uncle by the old train tracks near their community in Nova Scotia. Ashley sees his sadness, and Uncle tells her of the day years ago when he and the other children from their community were told to board the train before being taken to residential school where their lives were changed forever. They weren't allowed to speak Mi'gmaq and were punished if they did. There was no one to give them love and hugs and comfort. Uncle also tells Ashley how happy she and her sister make him. They are what give him hope. Ashley promise... + Read More
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Series: Cave Dada (Daddy and Baby Book, Dada Book, Gifts for New Dad) Hardcover Brandon Reese 9781452179940 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 3 - 5 Mar 31, 2020

A hilarious book for new dads and their little loved ones to share and enjoy!It's bedtime for Dada's little cave baby. But Baba wants a bedtime story, and not just from any book. Baba wants just the right book—and the right book means the biggest book! Poor Dada! The delaying tactics of his Stone Age darling may not speed up bedtime ... but they just might change the course of human history.• Full of parenting moments that new or expecting dads will love• Sweet, silly, and boldly illustrated—ideal read-aloud book to share with the family• Perfe... + Read More
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Series: Over the Moon (Read-Aloud Bedtime Book for Toddlers, Animal Book for Kids) Hardcover James Proimos 9781452177151 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 3 - 5 Mar 10, 2020

This sweet-natured bedtime book proves that a family is wherever you find love.When two wolves see a baby floating down a river, what do they do? Why, they take the baby home. Over the moon with joy, they nourish and teach her. And when that baby grows into a child, she and the wolves know that she will be ready to make her way in the world. Because when a child is loved, she has everything she needs.• A classic fairy-tale premise told with warmth and an inclusive sensibility for all types of families to enjoy• A touching read-aloud books for ... + Read More
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Series: Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring Hardcover Kenard Pak 9781250151728 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 4 - 8 Feb 18, 2020

In a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, a young boy observes how the season changes from winter to spring in Kenard Pak'sGoodbye Winter, Hello Spring.As days stretch longer, animals creep out from their warm dens, and green begins to grow again, everyone knows—spring is on its way!Join a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the melting brook to chirping birds, they say goodbye to winter and welcome ... + Read More
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Series: Don't Let Go! Hardcover Élisabeth Eudes-Pascal 9781771473590 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Interest age, years from 2 - 5 Apr 15, 2020

· A gentle, funny story about separation anxiety· Whimsical setting with humor in the details· Speech bubbles introduce graphic storytelling It’s a frosty day at the beach, and a polar bear family is at play among the ice floes. The cubs splash around, all except the youngest, who’s nervously hanging onto his dad in the water. He’s just not ready to swim on his own. Despite encouragement from Dad, the cub is insistent: “Don’t let go!”Maybe a flotation device would help? One by one, the little bear adds a life... + Read More
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Series: Kids' Fun and Healthy Cookbook Canadian Edition Paperback Howard Shooter 9781553633044 $17.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Interest age, years from 7 - 10 Jan 07, 2020

The cookbook that puts the fun back into healthy eating! This collection of delicious recipes not only teaches Canadian kids how to cook but also explains why healthy eating is important and how to make good choices when it comes to food.Cooking is fun, but more importantly it is a fantastic skill that is useful to everyone for the rest of their lives! Each recipe has clear instructions and step-by-step photos, making it easy for young chefs to build confidence in the kitchen while preparing healthy meals for their family and friends to enjoy.... + Read More
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Series: Let's Get Gardening Hardcover DK 9781465485496 $18.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Interest age, years from 5 - 8 Feb 18, 2020

In this colorful guide featuring 30 easy gardening projects, kids will learn to grow their own fruits and vegetables, attract wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and recycle household items into animal habitats and fun decorations. Whether they’ve got a big backyard or just a windowsill, kids can grow all sorts of plants with this beginner’s gardening book.Packed with step-by-step activities, this book teaches children ages 5-8 how to grow garden staples like tomatoes, pumpkins, and zucchini with photographic examples. Each project includes ... + Read More
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Series: Recycle and Remake Creative Projects for Eco Kids Hardcover DK 9781465489845 $18.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Interest age, years from 6 - 9 Mar 31, 2020

Kids are on a mission to save the Earth! Recycle and Remake is the hands-on, practical guide you need to get started.This gentle, but empowering book is full of creative making activities, information, and ideas that give young eco-warriors (like you!) the know-how to really help the environment.With Recycle and Remake, you will soon be saving trees by making your own seeded recycled paper from junk mail, cleaning up the oceans by turning old carrier bags into kites, friendship bracelets, and colorful weaved baskets and repurposing a cardboard ... + Read More