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Series: The Doll Hardcover Nhung N. Tran-Davies 9781772601657 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Apr 20, 2021

A young girl and her family arrive in an airport in a new country. They are refugees, migrants who have travelled across the world to find safety. Strangers greet them, and one of them gives the little girl a doll. Decades later, that little girl is grown up and she has the chance to welcome a group of refugees who are newly arrived in her adopted country. To the youngest of them, a little girl, she gives a doll, knowing it will help make her feel welcome. Inspired by real events.
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Series: THAO A Picture Book Hardcover Thao Lam 9781771474320 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 15, 2021

A funny, eye-opening story about the challenges of growing up with an unfamiliar name and learning to be true to yourself, new from the critically acclaimed Thao Lam Even though it’s only four simple, familiar letters long, nobody can ever pronounce Thao’s name. She’s been called Theo, Tail, even Towel! But the teasing names—Tofu, Tiny, China Girl—are worse. Maybe it’s time to be someone else? Thao decides to try on a different name, something easy, like Jennifer. It works, but only until she opens her lunchbox to find her mother’s Vietname... + Read More
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Series: Is This Panama? A Migration Story Paperback Jan Thornhill 9781771474474 $11.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Mar 15, 2021

A STEM introduction to migration through one bird's quest to find its winter home When Sammy, a young Wilson's warbler, wakes up one frosty August morning near the Arctic Circle, he instinctively knows that it's time to make his first migratory journey south to Panama. But there's one problem — where is Panama? All the other warblers having left without him, Sammy sets off on the journey by himself, stopping to ask the same question of each of the different animals that he meets along the way: "Is this Panama?" From the caribou heading to h... + Read More
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Series: Yara's Spring Paperback Jamal Saeed 9781773214399 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Oct 13, 2020

Coming of age against all odds in the midst of the Arab Spring. Growing up in Aleppo, Yara’s childhood has long been shadowed by the coming revolution. But when the Arab Spring finally arrives at Yara’s doorstep, it is worse than even her Nana imagined: sudden, violent, and deadly. When rescuers dig Yara out from under the rubble that was once her family’s home, she emerges to a changed world. Her parents and Nana are gone, and her brother, Saad, can’t speak—struck silent by everything he’s seen. Now, with her friend Shireen and Shireen’s chari... + Read More
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Series: Yara's Spring Hardcover Jamal Saeed 9781773214405 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Oct 13, 2020

Coming of age against all odds in the midst of the Arab Spring. Growing up in Aleppo, Yara’s childhood has long been shadowed by the coming revolution. But when the Arab Spring finally arrives at Yara’s doorstep, it is worse than even her Nana imagined: sudden, violent, and deadly. When rescuers dig Yara out from under the rubble that was once her family’s home, she emerges to a changed world. Her parents and Nana are gone, and her brother, Saad, can’t speak—struck silent by everything he’s seen. Now, with her friend Shireen and Shireen’s chari... + Read More
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Series: The Old Woman Hardcover Joanne Schwartz 9781773062112 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 29, 2020

The Old Woman is a beautiful portrait of an old woman who lives contentedly with her dog, from award-winning author Joanne Schwartz and illustrator Nahid Kazemi.An old woman shares her home with a scruffy old dog, her best friend and constant companion.One fall day, they go for a walk and the woman throws sticks for the dog. She loves hearing the autumn leaves under her feet and the wind in the trees. She looks up at a crow in the sky and imagines what it might feel like to fly. As the wind comes up and the light begins to fade, she remembers p... + Read More
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Series: The Paper Boat A Refugee Story Hardcover Thao Lam 9781771473637 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Sep 15, 2020

Named a best picture book of 2020 by Kirkus, School Library Journal, Booklist, New York Public Library, the Globe and Mail, CBC, and the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books — a heartfelt and personal immigration story by critically acclaimed author Thao Lam New from Thao Lam, the award-winning author of picture books My Cat Looks Like My Dad, Wallpaper, and Skunk on a String, comes a personal story inspired by her family’s refugee journey. In The Paper Boat, Thao’s signature collage art tells the wordless story of one family’s escap... + Read More
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Series: My Day with Gong Gong Hardcover Sennah Yee 9781773214290 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 08, 2020

A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa. May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak much English, and May can't understand Chinese. She's hungry, and bored with Gong Gong's errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gong's friends are making fun of her! But just when May can’t take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals he’s been paying more attention than she thought. With lighthearted, expressive illustrations by E... + Read More
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Series: Our Little Kitchen Hardcover Jillian Tamaki 9781773062624 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 01, 2020

A picture book about a lively evening in a community kitchen from Governor General’s Award–winning author and illustrator Jillian Tamaki.Tie on your apron!Roll up your sleeves!Pans are out, oven is hot.The kitchen’s all ready,Where do we start?In this lively, rousing picture book from Caldecott Honoree Jillian Tamaki, a crew of resourceful neighbours come together to prepare a meal for their community. With a garden full of produce, a joyfully chaotic kitchen and a friendly meal shared at the table, Our Little Kitchen is a celebration of full b... + Read More
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Series: Maggie’s Treasure Hardcover Jon-Erik Lappano 9781773062372 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 01, 2020

When Maggie’s treasure collection grows too big to manage, she finds a creative solution.Maggie finds treasure wherever she goes. Whether it’s a button, a feather or a shiny stone, she picks it up and takes it home. At first the neighbors and city workers are grateful to Maggie for cleaning up; the mayor even gives her an award. But over time Maggie’s collection grows bigger and bigger, until it spills out of her house and garden in an unsightly mess. Her parents tell her “Enough treasure!” and eventually even Maggie realizes that something mus... + Read More
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Series: God Loves Hair: Tenth Anniversary Edition Hardcover Vivek Shraya 9781551528137 $24.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Aug 15, 2020

A tenth-anniversary edition of Vivek Shraya's first book: a YA story collection that celebrates racial, gender, and religious diversity. In 2010, Vivek Shraya self-published God Loves Hair, her first book; since then, Vivek has published six more titles, including a novel, poetry collection, graphic novel, and children's picture book, while also working as an artist, musician, and academic. God Loves Hair is a collection of short stories that follows a tender, intelligent, and curious child who navigates the complex realms of gender creativi... + Read More
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Series: Weekend Dad Hardcover Naseem Hrab 9781773061085 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Aug 01, 2020

A little boy spends the weekend at his dad’s new apartment in this picture book about how things change when parents separate — and the important things that stay the same.“This home is home because my dad is here, and it’s nothing like home because my mom isn’t here,” thinks the boy in this story when he enters his dad’s new apartment for the first time. His dad moved out on Monday and now it’s Friday night, the start of his weekend with his dad.The boy and his dad follow their normal weekend routine — they eat eggs for breakfast, play cards a... + Read More
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Series: You and Me Both Hardcover Mahtab Narsimhan 9781771473668 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Apr 15, 2020

· Inspired by a true story that went viral online· An uplifting book that celebrates diversity· Embraces the joys and innocence of childhoodThis is the story of two classmates who love all the same things: building tall block towers and knocking them down; strawberry jam on toast; jumping into big puddles in their matching boots. The narrator and his best friend, Jamal, might as well be twins—they have so much in common! And they always stick together. When Jamal gets a haircut, his best friend gets his cut t... + Read More
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Series: A Last Goodbye Hardcover Elin Kelsey 9781771473644 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION 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: Golden Threads Hardcover Suzanne Del Rizzo 9781771473606 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION 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: Crossing the Farak River Paperback Michelle Aung Thin 9781773213965 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION 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: Crossing the Farak River Hardcover Michelle Aung Thin 9781773213972 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION 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: Dragon Hoops Hardcover Gene Luen Yang 9781626720794 $33.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION 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: William's Getaway Hardcover Annika Dunklee 9781771473378 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 15, 2020

· New from best-selling author Annika Dunklee · A loving approach to sibling dynamics· Highlights the power of imagination and playWilliam’s little brother, Edgar, always wants to play. But today, William wants some time to himself. William has a big getaway planned: an escape up into his hot-air balloon. It’s the perfect place because Edgar is always afraid to join him. But Edgar decides that today, he wants to come. William is very surprised and extremely disappointed. Edgar over-prepares for the journey. W... + Read More
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Series: Salma the Syrian Chef Hardcover Danny Ramadan 9781773213750 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION 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: Pirate Queen A Story of Zheng Yi Sao Hardcover Helaine Becker 9781773061245 $17.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Mar 01, 2020

An inspiring story of Zheng Yi Sao, the real-life pirate queen who took control of her life — and the South China seas — in the early 19th century.The most powerful pirate in history was a woman who was born into poverty in Guangzhou, China, in the late 1700s. When pirates attacked her town and the captain took a liking to her, she saw a way out. Zheng Yi Sao agreed to marry him only if she got an equal share of his business. When her husband died six years later, she took command of the fleet.Over the next decade, the pirate queen built a flee... + Read More
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Series: Dragon Warrior The Dragon Warrior Hardcover Katie Zhao 9781547602001 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Oct 15, 2019

"An exhilarating tale. . . Readers will be enthralled." --J.C. Cervantes,New York Times bestselling author ofThe Storm RunnerA debut novel inspired by Chinese mythology, this middle-grade fantasy follows an outcast as she embarks on a quest to save the world from demons--perfect for fans ofAru Shah and the End of TimeandThe Serpent's Secret.As a member of the Jade Society, twelve-year-old Faryn Liu dreams of honoring her family and the gods by becoming a warrior. But the Society has shunned Faryn and her brother Alex ever since their father dis... + Read More
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Series: The Trouble with Time Travel Hardcover Stephen W. Martin 9781771473323 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 15, 2019

Rosie Revere, Engineer meets Back to the Future with a dash of The Most Magnificent ThingMax and her dog, Boomer, are in trouble. Big trouble. Max has accidentally smashed an heirloom vase: the only treasure her great-great-great-great-great-great-grandma managed to save when her houseboat sank 234 years ago. Max can come clean—or, she can build a time machine! If she travels to the past and smashes the vase then, there will be nothing for her to break in the future. Brilliant! In the time machine—surprisingly easy to construct—Max and Boomer ... + Read More
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Series: Cross Ups Rising Star (Cross Ups, Book 3) Paperback Sylv Chiang 9781773213118 $11.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 Oct 08, 2019

The continuing adventures of Jaden, Cali, and the Cross Ups crew. When Jaden gets a call inviting him to Comicon to test out a new version of his favorite game, Cross Ups, he is thrilled . . . sort of. He’ll get to go with his best friend, Cali, they’ll be in New York City, and best of all, he’ll meet his idol and the greatest gamer of all time, Yuudai Sato. But he’s got no time to practice, and worse, his signature moves no longer work. His trip starts to feel less and less exciting, and more and more like one big problem. Jaden has to come up... + Read More
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Series: Cross Ups Rising Star (Cross Ups, Book 3) Hardcover Sylv Chiang 9781773213125 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 Oct 08, 2019

The continuing adventures of Jaden, Cali, and the Cross Ups crew. When Jaden gets a call inviting him to Comicon to test out a new version of his favorite game, Cross Ups, he is thrilled . . . sort of. He’ll get to go with his best friend, Cali, they’ll be in New York City, and best of all, he’ll meet his idol and the greatest gamer of all time, Yuudai Sato. But he’s got no time to practice, and worse, his signature moves no longer work. His trip starts to feel less and less exciting, and more and more like one big problem. Jaden has to come up... + Read More
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Series: I Promise Hardcover Catherine Hernandez 9781551527796 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Oct 01, 2019

Catherine Hernandez's literary career exploded with the 2017 publication of her award-winning novel Scarborough. Her latest, I Promise, marks her delightful return to children's literature, having published her first children's book, M Is for Mustache: A Pride ABC Book, in 2015. Featuring tender-hearted illustrations by renowned artist Syrus Marcus Ware, I Promise captures with love and honesty the intimate moments of parenting in all their messy glory - from dealing with a kid who doesn't want to brush their teeth to looking under the bed for... + Read More
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Series: Ricky in the City Where the Wildlife Live Paperback Judith L. Li 9780870719776 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 15, 2019

It’s early fall when Ricky and Ellie travel from their homes in the Cascade Mountains to Portland. Much to their surprise, they find an astounding variety of wildlife during their weekend school exchange. With the help of their new buddies, Jenny and Marcus, the kids explore the city’s habitats, from its streets and gardens, to woodlands, streams, and river banks. Ellie tests her bird-watching skills while Ricky learns ways to sample fish in streams.
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Series: When Molly Drew Dogs Hardcover Deborah Kerbel 9781771473385 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 15, 2019

One girl’s way to cope with anxiety is a tribute to the power of artOn the night before the first day of school, a pack of stray dogs moves into Molly’s head. They are friendly, but a bit wild. They scamper through her thoughts, yap at the door to her dreams, and scratch at her brain, begging to be let out. So Molly starts to draw them. When Molly draws dogs, she feels better—but not everyone can see the value of her strange habit. Her teacher tells her to focus. A special tutor urges her to concentrate. But Molly can’t erase the dogs, even ... + Read More
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Series: Stargazing Hardcover Jen Wang 9781250183873 $29.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 10, 2019

Stargazing is a heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel in the spirit ofReal Friends andEl Deafo, fromNew York Times bestselling author-illustrator Jen Wang.A 2019 New York Public LibraryBest Books for Kids SelectionOne of FORBESBest Graphic Novels of 2019One of NPR's Best Books of 2019Booklist 2019 Editors' ChoiceMoon is everything Christine isn't. She’s confident, impulsive, artistic . . . and though they both grew up in the same Chinese-American suburb, Moon is somehow unlike anyone Christine has ever known.But after Moon moves in next door,... + Read More
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Series: Stargazing Paperback Jen Wang 9781250183880 $17.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 10, 2019

Stargazing is a heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel in the spirit ofReal Friends andEl Deafo, fromNew York Times bestselling author-illustrator Jen Wang.Moon is everything Christine isn't. She’s confident, impulsive, artistic . . . and though they both grew up in the same Chinese-American suburb, Moon is somehow unlike anyone Christine has ever known.But after Moon moves in next door, these unlikely friends are soonbestfriends, sharing their favorite music videos and painting their toenails when Christine's strict parents aren't around. Moo... + Read More
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Series: A Song for China Hardcover Ange Zhang 9781773061511 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Sep 01, 2019

Published in celebration of the famous Yellow River Cantata’s 80th anniversary, this is the riveting history of how a young Chinese author and passionate militant fought using art to create a socially just China during the period of the struggle against the Japanese and during World War II.This is the fascinating story of how a young Chinese author, Guang Weiran, a passionate militant from the age of twelve, fought, using art, theater, poetry and song, especially the famous Yellow River Cantata — the anthem of Chinese national spirit — to creat... + Read More
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Series: Red Land, Yellow River Paperback Ange Zhang 9781773062709 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Sep 01, 2019

The amazing, dramatic, and painful autobiographical story of Ange Zhang as he came of age during the Cultural Revolution in China.When Mao’s Cultural Revolution took hold in China in June 1966, Ange Zhang was thirteen years old. His father was a famous writer. Shortly after the revolution began, many of Ange’s classmates joined the Red Guard, Mao’s youth movement, and they drove their teachers out of the classrooms.But in the weeks that followed, Ange discovered that his father’s fame as a writer now meant that he was a target of the new regime... + Read More
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Series: Symptoms of a Heartbreak Hardcover Sona Charaipotra 9781250199102 $24.50 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Jul 02, 2019

"Doogie Howser, M.D.meetsThe Fault in Our Starsin this tender romcom." —Teen VogueThe youngest doctor in America, an Indian-American teen makes her rounds—and falls head over heels—in Sona Charaipotra's contemporary romantic comedySymptoms of a Heartbreak.Sixteen-year-old Saira has always juggled family, friendships, and her Girl Genius celebrity. Now, as the youngest med school graduate ever, she can finally achieve her mission to treat young people dealing with cancer.But proving herself in life-or-death situations is tough when everyone from... + Read More
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Series: Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me Paperback Mariko Tamaki 9781773063638 $19.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 May 21, 2019

From This One Summer co-creator Mariko Tamaki comes a hilarious and poignant story of teen heartbreak and friendship.All Freddy Riley wants is for Laura Dean to stop breaking up with her. The day they got back together was the best one of Freddy’s life, but nothing’s made sense since. Laura Dean is popular, funny and SO CUTE … but she can be really thoughtless, even mean. Their on-again, off-again relationship has Freddy’s head spinning — and Freddy’s friends can’t understand why she keeps going back.When Freddy consults the services of a local... + Read More
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Series: My Cat Looks Like My Dad Hardcover Thao Lam 9781771473514 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 15, 2019

A funny, surprising, and heartwarming look at nontraditional familiesNew from the creator of Wallpaper and Skunk on a String comes a witty and uplifting picture book that will speak to families of all varieties about how family really is what you make it.Minimal text paired with bright paper-collage illustrations create comparisons on each spread in which the narrator talks about their family—especially the striking similarities between Dad and the cat. Both have orange hair, love milk, start their days with stretches, appreciate a good nap, an... + Read More
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Series: You Are Never Alone Hardcover Elin Kelsey 9781771473156 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 12 Apr 15, 2019

From the creators of You Are Stardust and Wild Ideas comes a new picture book that explores how humans are inextricably connected to nature. This book draws examples from the clouds and the cosmos, the seafloor and the surface of our skin, to show how we are never alone: we are always surrounded and supported by nature. Whether it’s gravity holding us tight; our lungs breathing oxygen synthesized by plants; the countless microorganisms that build our immunity; or the whales whose waste fertilizes the plankton that feed the fish we eat: nature t... + Read More
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Series: Kamik Kamik rejoint la meute Paperback Darryl Baker 9781772272048 $11.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Mar 01, 2019

Jake can't wait for his uncle to meet Kamik, and to see what an obedient puppy he is becoming. Jake's uncle is a great musher, who has won many dog sledding races, and if Kamik is good enough, Jake hopes today might be the day that Kamik finally gets to run with a dog team!Following Kamik: An Inuit Puppy Story and Kamik's First Sled, Kamik Joins the Pack continues the story of Jake and his puppy Kamik as they learn from their elders everything they need to know to some day be part of a winning sled dog team.
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Series: When I Found Grandma Hardcover Saumiya Balasubramaniam 9781773060187 $17.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Mar 01, 2019

Maya longs to see her grandmother, but when Grandma arrives from far away for a visit, she is not quite what Maya expected.When Maya’s grandma makes a surprise visit from thousands of miles away, Maya is delighted. But her excitement doesn’t last long. When Grandma picks her up from school, she wears fancy clothes and talks too loudly. Grandma’s morning prayer bells wake Maya up, and she cooks with ingredients Maya doesn’t usually eat. Plus, Maya thinks cupcakes taste better than Grandma’s homemade sweets. Maya and Grandma try to compromise, ... + Read More
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Series: Empress of All Seasons Hardcover Emiko Jean 9780544530942 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Nov 06, 2018

Winter 2018-2019 Kids’ Indie Next List In a palace of illusions, nothing is what it seems. Each generation, a competition is held to find the next empress of Honoku. The rules are simple. Survive the palace’s enchanted seasonal rooms. Conquer Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Marry the prince. All are eligible to compete—all except yÅkai, supernatural monsters and spirits whom the human emperor is determined to enslave and destroy. Mari has spent a lifetime training to become empress. Winning should be easy. And it would be, if she weren't hid... + Read More
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Series: Ara the Star Ara the Star Engineer Hardcover Komal Singh 9781989025055 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Oct 16, 2018

Read the book, download hands-on activities, follow further learning resources. Experience the story in immersive ways never done before. Visit www.arastarengineer.com!This is a STEM book and more! An inspiring, inclusive, whimsical way to learn about computers and technology from real-life trailblazers. Ara is a young girl who loves BIG numbers. She wants to count all the stars in the sky... but how? This is an upbeat adventure of Ara and her sidekick droid, DeeDee ("Beep!"). They use smarts and grit to solve a BIG problem and discover an amaz... + Read More
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Series: Ira Crumb Ira Crumb Feels the Feelings Hardcover Naseem Hrab 9781771472982 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Oct 15, 2018

In the funniest book about being sad, a disagreement with Malcolm sends Ira into a slump Ira and Malcolm are best friends: they always make each other laugh, always eat lunch together, and always play together. But one day, a disagreement about whether to play tag or hide-and-seek sees the suddenly über-popular Malcolm run off with a crowd of tag-loving kids—and Ira all alone. Ira’s tummy hurts, his chin is wibbling, and his eyes are leaking. What’s happening?! Any efforts to cheer him up fall flat. When Malcolm finally returns and asks wh... + Read More
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Series: Secret Coders Secret Coders: Monsters & Modules Hardcover Gene Luen Yang 9781626726093 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Oct 02, 2018

From graphic novel superstar (and former computer programming teacher) andNew York Timesbestselling author Gene Luen Yang,Secret Coders: Monsters & Modulesis the sixth and final volume in a wildly entertaining series that combines logic puzzles and basic coding instruction with a page-turning mystery plot!The Coders always knew their programming skills would take them far, but they never guessed they would take them to another dimension! Or to be accurate, one dimension less—to save humanity, Hopper, Eni, and Josh must travel to Flatland, a d... + Read More
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Series: Secret Coders Secret Coders: Monsters & Modules Paperback Gene Luen Yang 9781626726109 $14.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Oct 02, 2018

From graphic novel superstar (and former computer programming teacher) andNew York Timesbestselling author Gene Luen Yang,Secret Coders: Monsters & Modulesis the sixth and final volume in a wildly entertaining series that combines logic puzzles and basic coding instruction with a page-turning mystery plot!The Coders always knew their programming skills would take them far, but they never guessed they would take them to another dimension! Or to be accurate, one dimension less—to save humanity, Hopper, Eni, and Josh must travel to Flatland, a d... + Read More
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Series: Cross Ups Anyone's Game (Cross Ups, Book 2) Paperback Sylv Chiang 9781773210469 $11.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Sep 11, 2018

What’s up with Cali? Why does she keep changing her gamer tag? It’s summertime, and even though his good friend Cali moved to another city, Jaden can connect with her online almost every day to play their favorite game, Cross Ups.His mom has loosened her rules on how often he can play, and he has an amazing new controller that will make him even better at tournaments. But then he gets roped into a dorky summer camp with his buddy Hugh, and Cali starts acting really weird . . . So when a last-minute tournament spot opens up in Cali’s city, Jaden... + Read More