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Series: Scaredy Squirrel Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping Paperback Melanie Watt 9780735269514 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 25, 2021

Scaredy Squirrel’s LIKES may include living in a nut tree, but his DISLIKES include the great outdoors! A re-release of the classic Scaredy Squirrel picture book for fans of Jory John & Pete Oswald’s The Good Egg.Scaredy Squirrel is not too comfortable with the idea of camping—unless it’s on his couch! There will be no mosquitoes, skunks or zippers to worry about when he watches a show about the joys of camping on his brand-new TV. But first Scaredy must find an electrical outlet, and that means going into the woods! Will this nutty worrywart’s... + Read More
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Series: This Is Ruby Hardcover Sara O'Leary 9780735263611 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 25, 2021

Ruby is curious about her world and has big ideas about how it works. A delightful picture book celebration of science and creativity, and a welcome companion to Sara O’Leary’s beloved This Is Sadie.Ruby is a little girl with a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm that’s too big to contain! Ruby is always busy—she loves to make things, watch things grow and figure out how things work, with her dog Teddy by her side. And Ruby has lots of ideas about what she wants to be: maybe an animal conservationist? Or an archaeologist? She’s great at excavatin... + Read More
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Series: On the Trapline Hardcover David A. Robertson 9780735266681 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 04, 2021

A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award—winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers.WINNER OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S AWARDA boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, “Is this your trapline?” A... + Read More
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Series: Nature's Top Secrets Butterflies Are Pretty ... Gross! Hardcover Rosemary Mosco 9780735265929 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 06, 2021

Warning -- this book contains top-secret information about butterflies! Prepare to be shocked and grossed out by this hilarious and totally true picture book introduction to a fascinating insect.Butterflies are beautiful and quiet and gentle and sparkly . . . but that's not the whole truth. Butterflies can be GROSS. And one butterfly in particular is here to let everyone know! Talking directly to the reader, a monarch butterfly reveals how its kind is so much more than what we think. Did you know some butterflies enjoy feasting on dead animals,... + Read More
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Series: Ordinary People Change the World I am Frida Kahlo Hardcover Brad Meltzer 9780525555988 $23.49 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Mar 09, 2021

The famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is the 23rd hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series from Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos (Cover may vary) 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... + Read More
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Series: WHERE'S WALDO? Where's Waldo? Awesome Adventures Paperback Martin Handford 9781536216875 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Mar 02, 2021

Going somewhere? Staycationing at home? Slip this awesome, travel-size Waldo compendium into a backpack for fun and games wherever you may be.Whether on the road or just hanging out, keep boredom at bay with a handy collection of Waldo adventures featuring puzzles, searches, mazes, games, and more—including complimentary game cards and a poster. Divided into five sections, each for a different character—Waldo, Wenda, Woof, Odlaw, and Wizard Whitebeard—this compact flexi-back volume can easily go anywhere you do, with a handy elasticized closure... + Read More
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Series: The Aquanaut Hardcover Jill Heinerth 9780735263635 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jan 19, 2021

Written by an award-winning aquanaut and with art by a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator, this inspiring picture book encourages readers to explore their world, build their self-esteem and imagine what they can do and become when they grow up.When I was young, the world seemed too dangerous. Everything was too hard. I was too young. Places were too far away. But that was okay because I had a big imagination…Through beautiful, spare text, Jill Heinerth tells her story about a girl who feels too young, too little and too far away from her... + Read More
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Series: I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! Hardcover Alissa Holder 9780593206607 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Dec 29, 2020

Based on a viral video comes the story of one boy's positive energy and how a sunny outlook can turn everything around.It's a new day and Ayaan has woken up on the wrong side of the bed, where nothing feels quite right. What if he doesn't know the answer at school? What if he messes up? But as he sets out that morning, all it takes is a few reminders from his mom and some friends in the neighborhood to remind him that a new day is a good day because...HE IS SMART,HE IS BLESSED,AND HE CAN DO ANYTHING!
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Series: Bobby Orr and the Hand-me-down Skates Hardcover Kara Kootstra 9780735265325 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 22, 2020

Even hockey legends start with hand-me-downs. A beautifully illustrated true childhood story about hockey great Bobby Orr.Bobby eats, sleeps and breathes hockey. So when his birthday is coming up, he only wants one thing: new skates. He’s seen the exact pair he wants in the shop window: sparkling blades, shiny leather, clean new laces tied in perfect bows. But when Bobby opens his gift, he’s dismayed to find hand-me-down skates: scuffed leather, nicked blades, floppy laces.Once Bobby breaks them in, though, he and the hand-me-down skates become... + Read More
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Series: The Barnabus Project Hardcover Terry Fan 9780735263260 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Sep 01, 2020

In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan.Deep underground beneath Perfect Pets, where children can buy genetically engineered “perfect” creatures, there is a secret lab. Barnabus and his friends live in this lab, but none of them is perfect. They are all Failed Projects. Barnabus has neve... + Read More
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Series: Terry Fox and Me Hardcover Mary Beth Leatherdale 9780735267688 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 04, 2020

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, this picture book biography tells the story of a friendship defined by strength and love.Before Terry Fox become a national hero and icon, he was just a regular kid. But even then, his characteristic strength, determination and loyalty were apparent and were the foundation for his friendship with Doug. The two first met at basketball tryouts in grammar school. Terry was the smallest - and worst - basketball player on the court. But that didn’t stop him. With Doug’s help, Terry ... + Read More
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Series: The Little Engine That Could The Little Engine That Could Paperback Watty Piper 9780593096000 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 23, 2020

The 90th anniversary celebration continues with the all-time classic story now available as an 8x8 with 25+ stickers!Everyone loves The Little Engine That Could, the classic tale of the determined little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of toys to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain.
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Series: Nana Akua Goes to School Hardcover Tricia Elam Walker 9780525581130 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 16, 2020

Winner of the 2021 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award! In this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmother--whose face bears traditional tribal markings--to meet her classmates. This is a perfect read for back to school!It is Grandparents Day at Zura's elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their grandparents and share what makes them special. Aleja's grandfather is a fisherman. Bisou's grandmother is a dentist. But Zura's Nana, who is her favorite person in the world, look... + Read More
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Series: My Purple World The World Needs More Purple People Hardcover Kristen Bell 9780593121962 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 02, 2020

#1 New York Times bestseller! Actress, producer, and parent Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Veronica Mars, Frozen) and creative director and parent Benjamin Hart have a new challenge for you and your kids: become a purple person by embracing what makes YOU special while finding common ground with those around you. What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends, and communities together, and they speak up for what’s right. They are kind and ... + Read More
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Series: Carson Crosses Canada Paperback Linda Bailey 9780735266353 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 19, 2020

From the author of If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur comes a picture book about a funny and sweet cross-country roadtrip adventure with a sassy senior citizen and her quirky dog, now in a paperback format!Feisty Annie Magruder and her dog, Carson, live in British Columbia, Canada, and they’re setting out to visit her sister, Elsie, in Newfoundland. In their little rattlebang car, packed with Carson’s favorite toy, Squeaky Chicken, and plenty of baloney sandwiches, Annie and Carson hit the road! They travel province by province, taking in each un... + Read More
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Series: If I Couldn't Be Anne Hardcover Kallie George 9781770499287 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 12, 2020

A beautiful read-aloud picture book about the power of the imagination, inspired by the best-selling Anne of Green Gables.In this whimsical and magical picture book, Anne’s boundless imagination takes flight! She imagines being all the things she loves so dearly. If I Couldn’t Be Anne, Anne with an e, what would I be…Anne wonders what it would be like to be the wind dancing round the treetops. A tightrope walker, breathless and brave. A princess in a palace made of apple blossoms. A magical frost fairy or a plain little wood elf…. But even as A... + Read More
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Series: The Berenstain Bears Summer Fun! (The Berenstain Bears) Hardcover Stan Berenstain 9780593176115 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 05, 2020

Have fun in the sun with this hardcover Berenstain Bears book, which includes three delightful stories!Summer is a time to relax--but it's also the perfect season to go outside and play! This collection of three Berenstain Bears books celebrates baseball, soccer, and camp! Children ages three to seven will love these humorous and heartwarming stories that can be enjoyed during a long car drive or a rainy summer day!Go to CampThe Berenstain cubs enjoy day camp, where they swim, go fishing, and play lots of games!Go Out for the TeamBrother and Si... + Read More
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Series: Who Will You Be? Hardcover Andrea Pippins 9781984849489 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Apr 07, 2020

For fans of I Am Enough, The Day You Begin, and The Wonderful Things You Will Be, here is a poignant picture book about how family and community help shape the wonderful people our children become. My child, my little one, Who will you be when you are grown? There’s loving kindness in your eyes, like your daddy’sand boldness in your heart, like your grandma’s.Will you be like them? So begins this loving picture book about a mama who wonders who her child will grow up to be. Will her little one be curious like Grandpa and adventurous like Auntie... + Read More
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Series: Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers Hardcover Matthew Cordell 9780823446186 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 06, 2020

Kindness, caring, and reliance on our neighbors are more important now than ever before. We all need more Mister Rogers in our lives.In difficult times, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood provided a refuge for children and their families alike; a way to understand and talk about what was happening, and find hope for a brighter tomorrow. Groundbreaking in a quiet, generous way, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood introduced a generation of children to the wonders of the world in the comfort of their own living rooms. Fred Rogers took young viewers to art muse... + Read More
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Series: The Bug Girl A True Story Hardcover Sophia Spencer 9780735267527 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 11, 2020

7-year-old Sophia Spencer was bullied for loving bugs until hundreds of women scientists rallied around her. Now Sophie tells her inspiring story in this picture book that celebrates women in science, bugs of all kinds and the importance of staying true to yourself.Sophia Spencer has loved bugs ever since a butterfly landed on her shoulder—and wouldn’t leave!—at a butterfly conservancy when she was only two-and-a-half years old. In preschool and kindergarten, Sophia was thrilled to share what she knew about grasshoppers (her very favorite insec... + Read More
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Series: Teddy Bear of the Year Hardcover Vikki VanSickle 9780735263925 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jan 21, 2020

The teddy bears’ picnic gets a modern twist in this warm and fuzzy picture book about a young teddy bear who learns that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.Ollie is a regular bear with a regular job. He listens to his girl’s stories about her days, he snuggles her to sleep and he is there waiting when she gets home from school. Just your typical teddy bear stuff. So when he is whisked away to the annual teddy bears’ picnic, he feels insignificant compared to the other bears who do daring and daunting things: sleepovers, hospital s... + Read More
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Series: Pictureback(R) Mom & Me (Disney Princess) Paperback Kalikolehua Hurley 9780736440424 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jan 14, 2020

Moana and her mother spend the day together in this full-color storybook based on Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana!Moana’s favorite Motunui tradition, the kite festival, has arrived! Every year, Moana and her mother, Sina, spend the day together building an amazing kite. But this year, Moana is determined to make their kite better than ever! With the help of Pua and Heihei, Moana and her mom build a kite that flies higher than ever before! This full-color storybook features an all-new story based on Disney’s Moana, perfect for kids ages 3 t... + Read More
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Series: Minecraft Official the Nether and the End Sticker Book (Minecraft) Paperback Stephanie Milton 9780593124697 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jan 07, 2020

Dare to explore Minecraft’s dark, lava-filled Nether world with this Minecraft Official Nether and the End Adventure Sticker Book!Face the lava-filled Nether and find the dragon—and have fun doing it—by completing the sticker activities in this Minecraft Official Nether Adventure Sticker Book. With full-color pages and over 500 stickers, it’s hours of fun for Minecraft fans 6 to 9!© 2020 Mojang AB and Mojang Synergies AB. MINECRAFT and MOJANG are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mojang Synergies AB.Series Overview: This series of Minecra... + Read More
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Series: Ho'onani: Hula Warrior Hardcover Heather Gale 9780735264496 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 01, 2019

An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawaiian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawaiʻi who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school.Ho’onani feels in-between. She doesn’t see herself as wahine (girl) OR kane (boy). She’s happy to be in the middle. But not everyone sees it that way.When Ho’onani finds out that there will be a school performance of a traditional kane hula chant, she wants to be part of it. But can a girl really lead the all-male troupe? Ho’onani has to try…Based on a true story,... + Read More
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Series: Encounter Hardcover Brittany Luby 9780735265813 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 01, 2019

Two people navigate their differences with curiosity and openness in this stunning picture book that imagines the first meeting between an Indigenous fisher and a European sailor.Based on an actual journal entry by French explorer Jacques Cartier from his first expedition to North America in July 1534, this story imagines the first encounter between a European sailor and a Stadaconan fisher. As the two navigate their differences (language, dress, food) with curiosity, the natural world around them notes their similarities. The seagull observes ... + Read More
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Series: King Mouse Hardcover Cary Fagan 9780735264045 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 24, 2019

King Mouse finds his authority in question when his subjects find crowns of their own. A gentle and humorous modern fable about imaginative play and kindness in the tradition of classics like Little Bear and Frog and Toad.A sweet, thoughtful tale of friendship, sharing and play, King Mouse begins when a mouse comes upon a tiny crown in the grass. The mouse puts the crown on his head, and when a bear subsequently comes upon him and asks if he’s king, the mouse responds “Yes.”This diminutive monarch settles into his new role very comfortably…unti... + Read More
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Series: Fairy Science Fairy Science Hardcover Ashley Spires 9780735264250 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 10, 2019

The award-winning author of The Most Magnificent Thing introduces the value of science and inquiry to young readers with humor and heart. For fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and Hidden Figures.Esther the fairy doesn’t believe in magic. But fairies are all about magic, despite Esther’s best efforts to reveal the science of their world. No matter how she and her bird, Albert, explain that rainbows are refracted light rather than a path to gold, or that mist is water evaporating rather than an evil omen, or the importance of the scientific method, he... + Read More
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Series: Sharon, Lois & Bram's Classic Songs Sharon, Lois and Bram's Skinnamarink Hardcover Sharon Hampson 9780735264069 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 03, 2019

National bestseller — Based on the classic folk song made famous by a beloved trio of children’s entertainers, this board book is best sung aloud! “Skinnamarink” is a timeless anthem of love and inclusion.What does “skinnamarink” mean? You may not find its definition in a dictionary, but the meaning is clear to the generations of children who sang along: friendship, happiness, sharing, community and, ultimately, love. This song has been sung in weddings and in classrooms. It can be fun and silly — especially with the accompanying actions! And i... + Read More
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Series: Hair Love Hardcover Matthew A. Cherry 9780525553366 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 14, 2019

A New York Times Bestseller and tie-in to Academy-Award Winning Short Film “Hair Love”“I love that Hair Love is highlighting the relationship between a Black father and daughter. Matthew leads the ranks of new creatives who are telling unique stories of the Black experience. We need this.”- Jordan Peele, Actor & FilmmakerIt’s up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and... + Read More
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Series: Smiles and Giggles (Peppa Pig) Paperback Golden Books 9780593118382 $6.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 26, 2019

Coloring fun with Peppa Pig!Join Peppa Pig, Candy Cat, Danny Dog, and all their friends in tons of fun-filled adventures! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love to count the ducks, spot the different teddy bears, and much more in this color and activity book featuring 4 chunky crayons and over 30 stickers for more creative fun! Peppa Pig is a loveable little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa loves playing games, dressing up, visiting exciting places, and making new friends—but her absolute favorite th... + Read More
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Series: Little Golden Book My Little Golden Book About Martin Luther King Jr. Hardcover Bonnie Bader 9780525578703 $7.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Dec 24, 2018

Learn all about Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this Little Golden Book biography all about the civil rights leader! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers. This Little Golden Book captures the essence of Martin Luther King, Jr. for the littlest readers. They’ll learn how his childhood in segregated Atlanta—and in his father’s church—shaped the future civil rights leader. And they’ll gain a clear understanding of the way he became an eloquent, powerful voice for African Americans.Look for more Little Golden Book bio... + Read More
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Series: Little Golden Book My Little Golden Book About Jackie Robinson Hardcover Frank John Berrios III 9780525578680 $7.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Dec 24, 2018

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the the trailblazing baseball player Jackie Robinson! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!This Little Golden Book captures the essence of Jackie Robinson for the littlest readers. Lively text and compelling artwork detail Robinson’s remakable journey from childhood, to playing for the Negro Leagues, to then becoming the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. Little ones will be inspired by the many challenges Robi... + Read More
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Series: The Darkest Dark: Glow-in-the-Dark Cover Edition Paperback Chris Hadfield 9780735264823 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 09, 2018

The internationally bestselling picture book, now with a glow-in-the-dark cover! Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield and brought to life by Terry and Eric Fan's lush, evocative illustrations, The Darkest Dark will encourage readers to dream the impossible. Chris loves rockets and planets and pretending he's a brave astronaut, exploring the universe. Only one problem--at night, Chris doesn't feel so brave. He's afraid of the dark. But when he watches the groundbreaking moon landing on TV, he realizes that space is t... + Read More
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Series: Go Show the World A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes Hardcover Wab Kinew 9780735262928 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Sep 11, 2018

“We are a people who matter.” Inspired by President Barack Obama’s Of Thee I Sing, Go Show the World is a tribute to historic and modern-day Indigenous heroes, featuring important figures such as Tecumseh, Sacagawea and former NASA astronaut John Herrington.Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Wab Kinew has created a powerful rap song, the lyrics of which are the basis for the text in this beautiful picture book, illustrated by the acclaimed Joe Morse. Including figures such as Crazy Horse, Net-no-kwa, former NASA astro... + Read More
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Series: The Day You Begin Hardcover Jacqueline Woodson 9780399246531 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 28, 2018

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices!National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you.There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's ... + Read More
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Series: Red Sky at Night Hardcover Elly Mackay 9781101917831 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 01, 2018

A memorable collection of weather sayings, beautifully arranged in story form and illustrated by renowned paper artist Elly MacKay.Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. And, the next morning, when the dew is on the grass, no rain will come to pass. These are the perfect conditions for a grandfather to take his grandchildren out on a fishing trip. Especially since, as the saying goes, when the wind is from the West, then the fishes bite the best. The family takes a boat out on the lake, fishing and swimming and eventually camping out on a nearby i... + Read More
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Series: Pop Classics Back to the Future The Classic Illustrated Storybook Hardcover Kim Smith 9781683690238 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 24, 2018

Great Scott! The hilarious hit movie from the 1980s is now a wild and wacky picture book perfect for kids of any age!More than 35 years after its theatrical debut, Back to the Future remains a perennial favorite in classrooms and at family movie nights across the country. This story illustrated by Kim Smith captures all the classic moments of the film through fun and kid-friendly illustrations. Follow teenage Marty McFly as he travels from 1985 to 1955, meets his parents (as teenagers), and teaches his father how to stand up to bullies. Complet... + Read More
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Series: Innovation Nation How Canadian Innovators Made the World Smarter, Smaller, Kinder, Safer, Healthier, Wealthier, Happier Hardcover David Johnston 9780735263017 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 10, 2017

This young readers edition of Ingenious focuses on 50 kid-friendly Canadian innovations that changed the world, from canoes to whoopie cushions, chocolate bars to Pablum. Co-written by Canada's Governor General and accompanied by contemporary illustrations, this adaptation offers young Canadians a way to celebrate our history and world contributions on Canada's 150th birthday.Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces -- insight, necessity and simple luck. Innovation Nation moves through history to explore what cir... + Read More
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Series: The Good Little Book Hardcover Kyo Maclear 9781770494510 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Aug 11, 2015

For readers of all ages, a charming fable about a bad little boy who meets a good little book. An ode to old favorites and printed books.While banished to a dusty study one day “to think things over”, a boy pulls a book off a shelf and with great reluctance begins to read. As the afternoon passes, the story nabs him and carries him away. Before long, this good little book becomes his loyal companion, accompanying him everywhere…until, one day, the book is lost. Will this bad little boy get back his good little book? Will the good little book su... + Read More
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Series: If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur Hardcover Linda Bailey 9781770495685 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 13, 2014

A tongue-in-cheek look at the practical uses of dinosaurs by a dynamic author/illustrator team.If you happen to have a dinosaur, lying around your living room, and you don’t know what to do with it…why don’t you use it as a can opener? It will make a terrific nutcracker too! There are oodles of uses for a dinosaur—from a fine umbrella to an excellent kite and a dandy pillow, not to mention a reliable burglar alarm and the perfect excuse to forget your homework. This delightfully absurd exploration of the domestic uses of dinosaurs—and the thing... + Read More
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Series: The Day the Crayons Quit Hardcover Drew Daywalt 9780399255373 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 27, 2013

The hilarious, colorful #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon that every kid wants! Gift a copy to someone you love today. Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Blue crayon needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. Black crayon wants to be used for more than just outlining. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking—each believes he is the true color of the sun. What can Duncan possibly do to appease all ... + Read More
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Series: Llama Llama Llama Llama Red Pajama Hardcover Anna Dewdney 9780670059836 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 May 05, 2005

Llama, Llama red pajamawaiting, waiting for his mama.Mama isn't coming yet.Baby Llama starts to fret.In this infectious rhyming read-aloud, Baby Llama turns bedtime into an all-out llama drama! Tucked into bed by his mama, Baby Llama immediately starts worrying when she goes downstairs, and his soft whimpers turn to hollers when she doesn't come right back. But just in time, Mama returns to set things right. Children will relate to Baby Llama's need for comfort, as much as parents will appreciate Mama Llama's reassuring message.Watch a Video
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Series: Little Golden Book Thomas and the Big, Big Bridge (Thomas & Friends) Hardcover Rev. W. Awdry 9780307103352 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 May 13, 2003

It’s a special day for the railway! A big, big bridge has opened in the new rail line through the Mountains of Sodor. Thomas is excited, but some of the other engines are afraid of being so high. Can Thomas help them get over their fears–or will he become afraid, too?
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Series: Mr. Men and Little Miss Little Miss Sunshine Paperback Roger Hargreaves 9780843178166 $6.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 29, 1997

They're back! Rediscover the zaniest characters you've ever met in this best-selling series which has sold millions worldwide. Bright and charming, with easily recognizable characters and a small take-along format, Mr. Men and Little Miss books are easy enough for young readers, witty enough for humor-prone adults, and highly collectible for one and all. Also check your local listings to view the Mr. Men & Little Miss TV show.Back to the Mr. Men & Little Miss microsite.
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Series: Classic Seuss Oh, the Places You'll Go! Hardcover Dr. Seuss 9780679805274 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 Jan 22, 1990

Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect gift to celebrate all of our special milestones—from graduations to birthdays and beyond! From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and whimsical illustrations. The inspiring and timeless message encourages readers to find the success that lies within, no matter what challenges they face. A perennial favorite and a perfect gift fo... + Read More
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Series: The Hockey Sweater Paperback Roch Carrier 9780887761744 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9 Sep 01, 1985

In the days of Roch’s childhood, winters in the village of Ste. Justine were long. Life centered around school, church, and the hockey rink, and every boy’s hero was Montreal Canadiens hockey legend Maurice Richard. Everyone wore Richard’s number 9. They laced their skates like Richard. They even wore their hair like Richard. When Roch outgrows his cherished Canadiens sweater, his mother writes away for a new one. Much to Roch’s horror, he is sent the blue and white sweater of the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, dreaded and hated foes to his beloved... + Read More
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Series: The Hockey Sweater Hardcover Roch Carrier 9780887761690 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9 Mar 01, 1984

In the days of Roch’s childhood, winters in the village of Ste. Justine were long. Life centered around school, church, and the hockey rink, and every boy’s hero was Montreal Canadiens hockey legend Maurice Richard. Everyone wore Richard’s number 9. They laced their skates like Richard. They even wore their hair like Richard. When Roch outgrows his cherished Canadiens sweater, his mother writes away for a new one. Much to Roch’s horror, he is sent the blue and white sweater of the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, dreaded and hated foes to his beloved... + Read More
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Series: The Snowy Day Hardcover Ezra Jack Keats 9780670654000 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Nov 05, 1962

The magic and wonder of winter’s first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. This celebrated classic has been shared by generations of readers and listeners, a must-have for every child’s bookshelf and a perfect gift for the holiday season. New York Public Library's #1 book on the list of “Top Check Outs of All Time”In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depict... + Read More
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Series: Disgusting Critters The Bat Hardcover Elise Gravel 9780735266483 $12.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Feb 04, 2020

Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about bats perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the only flying mammal on Earth!Fast bat facts:Distinctive trait: The only flying mammalDiet: Insects, fruit and even animal bloodSpecial talent: Sleeping upside downThe Bat covers habitat (bats live everywhere except Antarctica!), species (there are over 1,200 kinds of bats), echolocation, hibernation (bats hibernate just like bears!), conservation (don’t disturb a sleeping bat!) and mu... + Read More
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Series: Disgusting Critters The Cockroach Hardcover Elise Gravel 9780735266421 $12.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Feb 04, 2020

Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about cockroaches perfect for beginning readers. You’ll bug out over this perfect pairing of humorous text and funny illustrations about this insect that’s been around for over 335 million years!Fast cockroach facts:Distinctive trait: Flat and oval-shaped bodyDiet: Everything! (Especially if it’s greasy and sweet…)Special talent: RunningThe Cockroach covers lifestyle (cockroaches prefer the dark and only come out during the day when their colonies get big enough), anatomy (cockroaches have wings but rarely fly)... + Read More
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Series: Weenie Featuring Frank and Beans Mad About Meatloaf (Weenie Featuring Frank and Beans Book #1) Hardcover Maureen Fergus 9780735267916 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Oct 12, 2021

Meet Weenie, a food-obsessed wiener dog, and his best friends Frank and Beans in this hilarious early graphic novel for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and The Bad Guys.Weenie loves his human, Bob. He loves his guinea pig friend, Beans, and his cat friend, Frank. He loves naps, adventures and sharing. In fact, Weenie loves pretty much everything (except the mail carrier). But the thing Weenie loves and desires more than anything else in the world is meatloaf. And he'll do anything to get it. Join Weenie, Frank and Beans on a laugh-out-loud meatloaf a... + Read More
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Series: Scaredy's Nutty Adventures Scaredy Squirrel In a Nutshell Hardcover Melanie Watt 9780735269576 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 May 25, 2021

The time is now for this anxious little guy: Scaredy Squirrel is back with a brand-new graphic novel series! He’s funnier (and scared-ier) than ever, and perfect for readers of Narwhal and Jelly.Scaredy is happy to stay in his nut tree. Why would he ever leave? The outside is filled with dangers. Like aliens! And dust! And a certain fluffy bunny who likes to pop up! But things don’t always go as planned, even for a super-prepared squirrel. When he has to venture out of his tree and onto the ground, Scaredy panics and plays dead…but maybe the fl... + Read More
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Series: Simon and Chester Super Detectives! (Simon and Chester Book #1) Hardcover Cale Atkinson 9780735267428 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Feb 09, 2021

A ghost and a kid team up to solve mysteries and do fun stuff! A hilarious new graphic novel series for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man.Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.They don't like chores.They are best friends.And they are about to solve the MYSTERY OF A LIFETIME.(Oh, and eat some snacks probably.)Join Simon and Chester in their first adventure, and fall in love with this hilarious odd couple by fan favorite author and illustrator Cale Atkinson.
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Series: Polite Predators How to Promenade with a Python (and Not Get Eaten) A Polite Predators Book Hardcover Rachel Poliquin 9780735266582 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Feb 02, 2021

In this hilarious new graphic non-fiction series, a savvy cockroach shares wise tips and tricks to surviving an encounter with a charming predator who may (or may not) want to be your friend.Celeste is a cockroach, and everyone knows that cockroaches are survivors, so who better to give advice on surviving an encounter with a polite predator? Everyone also knows that taking a moonlit promenade with a deadly reticulated python (named Frank) is a very bad idea. But Celeste loves very bad ideas, and she is willing to put your life on the line to p... + Read More
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Series: A Narwhal and Jelly Book Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #1) Hardcover Ben Clanton 9781101918265 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Oct 04, 2016

A New York Times Bestselling series“Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.” —NYT-bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, Dav PilkeyNarwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together. A wonderfully silly early graphic novel series featuring three stories. In the first, Jelly learns that Narwhal is a really good ... + Read More
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Series: A Narwhal and Jelly Book Peanut Butter and Jelly (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #3) Hardcover Ben Clanton 9780735262454 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Mar 27, 2018

A New York Times Bestselling series“Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.” —NYT-bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, Dav PilkeyNarwhal's obsession with a new favorite food leads the duo into hijinks and hilarity in the third book of this all-star early graphic novel series! Narwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession . . . peanut butter! Narwhal is so obsessed they even want to change their name to . . . that's right . . . Peanut Butter! Ever-sensible Jelly isn't so sure th... + Read More
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Series: A Narwhal and Jelly Book Narwhal's Otter Friend (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #4) Hardcover Ben Clanton 9780735262485 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Feb 05, 2019

A New York Times Bestselling series“Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.” —NYT-bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, Dav PilkeyNarwhal and Jelly . . . and Otty?! Exuberant Narwhal and skeptical Jelly test the waters of adding a new friend to their pod when they meet Otty the super-adventurous otter in the fourth book of this blockbuster early graphic novel series!Dive into three new stories about the joy of adventure and the power of friendship! In the first story, Otty the otter makes he... + Read More
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Series: A Narwhal and Jelly Book Happy Narwhalidays (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #5) Hardcover Ben Clanton 9780735262515 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Sep 08, 2020

A New York Times Bestseller!Narwhal and Jelly spread some holiday cheer (and warm waffle pudding) in the festive fifth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series! Dive into three new stories about Narwhal's favorite time of the year! It's the festive season in the world wide waters, and Narwhal is looking forward to cozying up with a good book, singing and partying with pod pals and enjoying some warm waffle pudding. But most of all Narwhal is excited about the arrival of the Merry Mermicorn! According to Narwhal, she's part mermaid, part un... + Read More
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Series: A Narwhal and Jelly Book Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #2) Paperback Ben Clanton 9781101919194 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Feb 27, 2018

A New York Times Bestselling series“Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.” —NYT-bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, Dav PilkeyNarwhal and Jelly are back in action for a SUPER adventure! Join Super Narwhal and sidekick Jelly Jolt as they take on three SUPER new stories in this early graphic novel series. Happy-go-lucky Narwhal and no-nonsense Jelly find their inner superheroes in three new under-the-sea adventures. In the first story, Narwhal’s superhero alter-ego is revealed, and Narwha... + Read More
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Series: A Narwhal and Jelly Book Narwhal's School of Awesomeness (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #6) Hardcover Ben Clanton 9780735262546 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Sep 07, 2021

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERNarwhal and Jelly become the coolest teachers in the world wide waters in the hilarious sixth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series!Dive into four new stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming substitute teachers! The two best friends come across an enthusiastic school of fish one morning. Unfortunately, Mr. Blowfish, their teacher, has come down with a cold, and class will have to be cancelled…until Professor Knowell (Narwhal) and Super Teacher (Jelly) volunteer to help out! The first subject is Wafflematics, in ... + Read More