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Series: Big Nate Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins Paperback Lincoln Peirce 9781524871574 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 12 Mar 08, 2022

Now an animated series with Paramount+ and Nickelodeon!In this series of hilarious Big Nate comics by bestselling author Lincoln Peirce, the jokes are flying, and the laughs are always on target!Warning: Big Nate is back, and the whole school’s on high alert. Can drama queen Dee Dee compete with Nate’s down-and-dirty gossip gathering? Will Mrs. Godfrey lighten up when she learns that she and Nate share a common obsession? And what happens after Coach John wanders into the flight path of a Nate-powered projectile? In this brand-new collection of... + Read More
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Series: Phoebe and Her Unicorn Unicorn Selfies Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Paperback Dana Simpson 9781524871581 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 14 Jun 07, 2022

Phoebe and Her Unicorn is the most stunning unicorn feature around! With over 2 million copies sold in the series, and a new animated series with Nickelodeon forthcoming, Phoebe and Her Unicorn will delight middle grade readers and unicorn lovers of all ages.Phoebe Howell and her best friend, the dazzling unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, have all kinds of exciting things planned for the summer. Their adventures include constructing a secret clubhouse with Phoebe's friend Max (enlisting the help of some magic pixies along the way) and prepari... + Read More
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Series: Happy Monstah An Action–Adventure Multicultural Graphic Novel Paperback Tiana Scott 9781524868048 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Mar 05, 2024

In this diverse, manga-inspired graphic novel, a girl with surprising new powers is mistaken for a monster and must go on the run with her younger sister. As they evade hostile forces, the sisters travel the globe in search of other extraordinary teenagers who may hold the secret to stopping the real monsters threatening the Earth. Join them in this coming-of-age adventure about friendship, determination, and the power of embracing your truest self, in Happy Monstah.Sisters “Happy” and “Monstah” are two regular girls living in Liberty City, unt... + Read More
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Series: Escape from a Video Game Escape from a Video Game The Endgame Paperback Dustin Brady 9781524871956 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Apr 26, 2022

One hundred villains will enter Grim Island, but only one will be crowned the Greatest Supervillain of All Time. Will it be you?The latest battle royale video game from Bionosoft promises a crazy cast of villains, over-the-top superweapons, and non-stop action. But when you get sucked into the game, you discover that Grim Island is home to something far stranger than a few costumed baddies.Young gamers control the action in this new interactive adventure from the bestselling author of Trapped in a Video Game. They’ll use critical thinking skill... + Read More
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Series: Escape from a Video Game Escape from a Video Game The Endgame Hardcover Dustin Brady 9781524873899 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Apr 26, 2022

One hundred villains will enter Grim Island, but only one will be crowned the Greatest Supervillain of All Time. Will it be you?The latest battle royale video game from Bionosoft promises a crazy cast of villains, over-the-top superweapons, and non-stop action. But when you get sucked into the game, you discover that Grim Island is home to something far stranger than a few costumed baddies.Young gamers control the action in this new interactive adventure from the bestselling author of Trapped in a Video Game. They’ll use critical thinking skill... + Read More
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Series: Breaking Cat News Behind the Scenes with Burt A Breaking Cat News Adventure Paperback Georgia Dunn 9781524871277 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Apr 05, 2022

Your favorite purr-nalists are back and reporting on all of the most pressing cat issues in this fourth collection of Breaking Cat News comics for middle-grade readers.It’s big changes for the kitties at BCN! Burt is bringing this news station up a notch. Join Burt behind the scenes as he updates some of our favorite broadcasts from the past, with better imagery and brand new footage! Including a trip to the vet, exploring the cupboards, hordes of trick or treaters, the action packed "Our IX Lives" Christmas special, and Puck daring to believe ... + Read More
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Series: Heart of the City Heart Takes the Stage A Heart of the City Collection Paperback Steenz 9781524871598 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 14 May 03, 2022

"Warm, funny, and a visual delight, Steenz's take on Heart of the City is next-level." –Dana Simpson, Phoebe and Her UnicornThis first book collection of Heart of the City comics by the strip’s new creator, Steenz, is packed with outstanding art, a diverse cast of characters, and engaging, positive storylines about friendship, pop culture, ghost stories, and a wide range of real-world issues. Heart Lamarr is a girl with big dreams who lives in Philadelphia with her single mom. She has her sights set on a life of theater, but she runs into plen... + Read More
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Series: The Very Genius Notebooks The Chronicles of Deltovia Paperback Olivia Jaimes 9781524871567 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Sep 20, 2022

Three friends. Two worlds. One epic notebook. Escape into The Chronicles of Deltovia, the greatest story still being written! Three middle school girls—Misha, June, and Ollie—know their epic fantasy story could be the next Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones. The only holdup is they have to write it first. But that’s a trifling concern: they’ve bought a $1.99 composition notebook, and they’re going to pass it back and forth over the course of their 7th grade school year to build the world and characters as a team.Together they invent and explo... + Read More
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Series: Jobs of the Future Imaginative Careers for Forward-Thinking Kids Hardcover Sofia E. Rossi 9781524870959 $19.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 10 May 10, 2022

A fun and imaginative guide to futurist STEAM careers that will inspire middle-grade readers to dream big and envision a better world.From chemistry and climatology to robotics and the arts, Jobs of the Future imagines professions that may one day be essential to preserving and improving life on Earth. Become a “plastics fisherman” and save the oceans from pollution! Or be a “cloud hunter” and help to slow global warming! Whatever their passion, children will discover a world of possibility in this colorful and inspiring guide to a wide range o... + Read More
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Series: Cat Ninja Tales 1 Paperback Matthew Cody 9781524871987 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Apr 12, 2022

In this comics series set in the hugely popular world of Cat Ninja, wannabe supervillains, sidekicks, small-time crooks, and even family members all get a chance to tell their stories—and their stories are hilarious! Cat Ninja Tales features stories of Metro City favorites and newcomers, from the not-so-villainous adventures of Master Hamster and the Raccoon Bros to Adonis’s first mission as one of the good guys and a peek at a hero who wears scrubs, not a cape. The first volume in this Epic! Originals series includes eight stand-alone stories,... + Read More
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Series: Unicorn Island Unicorn Island: Secret Beneath the Sand Hardcover Donna Galanti 9781524871970 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Mar 08, 2022

In Book 2 of the series, Sam and Tuck are on their way to becoming unicorn protectors when they discover new secrets about the island that threaten unicorns' existence! From Epic! Originals, Unicorn Island is a middle-grade illustrated novel series about a young girl who discovers a mysterious island full of mythical beasts.Sam can’t believe how much her life and luck have changed since she came to Foggy Harbor: First, she discovered that unicorns are real, and now she’s on her way to becoming an actual unicorn protector! With her new friend, T... + Read More
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Series: The Pirates on the Ship Board book Little Bee Books 9781499812299 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Apr 19, 2022

Ahoy, matey! Get ready to explore a pirates ship in this fun, pirate-themed twist on the classic nursery rhyme "The Wheels on the Bus"!The pirates on the ship go arrr, arrr, arrr,arrr, arrr, arrr, arrr, arrr, arrr.The pirates on the ship go arrr, arrr, arrr,all through the sea.A pirate's ship sure is a busy place! It's filled with squawking parrots, clinking treasure, booming cannons, and so much more! Little ones will love this adventurous twist on the song "The Wheels on the Bus"!
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Series: Crunchy Board Books Bunny Brunch Board book Little Bee Books 9781499812695 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jan 04, 2022

Kids will adore pulling the tabs on this fun, colorful board book as they celebrate Easter with Babs and her cute animal friends!Babs the bunny is throwing an Easter party! From painting eggs to decorating baskets, kids will love celebrating with Babs and her friends in this adorable, interactive book.
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Series: The Roots of Rap 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop Board book Carole Boston Weatherford 9781499812046 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Feb 08, 2022

"Carole Boston Weatherford, once again, delivers a resounding testament and reminder, that hip-hop is a flavorful slice of a larger cultural cake. And to be hip-hop-to truly be it-we must remember that we are also funk, jazz, soul, folktale, and poetry. We must remember that . . . we are who we are!" -Jason Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author"Starting with its attention-getting cover, this picture book does an excellent job of capturing the essence of rap . . . This tribute to hip hop culture will appeal to a wide audience, and practic... + Read More
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Series: I, Too, Sing America Board book Langston Hughes 9781499812701 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Dec 28, 2021

" 'I, Too,' one of preeminent African American poet and intellectual Langston Hughes' most influential literary works, is reinstantiated and reinterpreted transhistorically in this board-book adaptation of the 1926 poem. The text reproduces the lines of the poem verbatim while Crumpton's vivid, saturated, digital illustrations present contemporary scenes of a young Black boy's life." --Kirkus Reviews This beautifully illustrated board book brings to life I, Too, Langston Hughes' iconic American poem about perseverance.Langston Hughes's inspirat... + Read More
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Series: All Moms Hardcover Sarah Kate Ellis 9781499812633 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 01, 2022

As seen on The TODAY Show!Moms are amazing! The care, support, and love they give make us stronger, smarter, kinder, and happier. Every mom is unique and special, so celebrate them with this beautiful picture book written by the married team of Sarah Kate Ellis, the president and CEO of GLAAD, and musician Kristen Ellis-Henderson. "All Moms is such a special and important book for young readers, because more than ever, it's key that we teach our children to have love and compassion for others. This book reminds kids and families that all moms a... + Read More
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Series: Dear Reader A Love Letter to Libraries Hardcover Tiffany Rose 9781499812251 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 08, 2022

"A rousing call to action for more racially diverse children's literature." -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEWIn this book a young girl pens a love letter to libraries and books, and powerfully expresses the need for diversity and the importance of representation in stories!There was just this one thing, this nagging suspicion, that I didn't meet the criteria for a heroine's condition.In the books that I read, an absence of melanin was a clear omission.A voracious young reader loves nothing more than going to the library and poring through books a... + Read More
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Series: I Want My Book Back Hardcover Viviane Elbee 9781499811742 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Mar 01, 2022

Daryl loves the dinosaur book he checked out from the library; it takes him on roaring, stomping dinosaur adventures! But when Daryl has to return it, he'll do anything to get his favorite book back. "A splendid story about the satisfaction that comes from sharing joy (and dinosaurs) with others."--Booklist"Emotions run high in this volume about a child's deep attachment giving way to sharing... Elbee's take on the emotional attachment that readers form with books feels apt, and a final portrait of Daryl discovering that books can be shared pay... + Read More
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Series: Feasts and Festivals Around the World: From Lunar New Year to Christmas Hardcover Alice B. McGinty 9781499812176 $23.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 08, 2022

Explore the celebrations and feasts of twelve countries and cultures from around the world!From South Korea to Nigeria to the USA, come celebrate festivals throughout the year! People around the world are celebrating. In Australia, it's Christmas in summer with barbecues on the beach. In Thailand, they're celebrating Songkran, the famous Buddhist water festival. Rhyming text and graphic illustrations pair perfectly and invite young readers to explore the world through mesmerizing festivals.A stunning companion to Pancakes to Parathas: Breakfast... + Read More
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Series: Little Olympians Little Olympians 4: Artemis, the Archer Goddess Paperback A.I. Newton 9781499811568 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Feb 15, 2022

Little gods, big personalities! This series follows little versions of the Greek gods who are at a camp to learn how to control their powers and use them properly--as well as learn how to get along with one another.The Little Olympians have decided to start a camp paper to report on all their feats! Hermes writes about an archery contest that Artemis wins. However, when the paper comes out, most of the article is about Apollo and how well he did, and Artemis is only mentioned briefly. She confronts Hermes about this, and he says he was just rea... + Read More
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Series: Little Olympians Little Olympians 4: Artemis, the Archer Goddess Hardcover A.I. Newton 9781499811551 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Feb 15, 2022

Little gods, big personalities! This series follows little versions of the Greek gods who are at a camp to learn how to control their powers and use them properly--as well as learn how to get along with one another.The Little Olympians have decided to start a camp paper to report on all their feats! Hermes writes about an archery contest that Artemis wins. However, when the paper comes out, most of the article is about Apollo and how well he did, and Artemis is only mentioned briefly. She confronts Hermes about this, and he says he was just rea... + Read More
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Series: The Major Eights The Major Eights 7: The Concert Catastrophe Paperback Melody Reed 9781499808193 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 26, 2029

The Major Eights are going to see the Silver Sporks in concert! But when Maggie gets lost at the venue, it's a catastrophe. Will she be able to find the other Major Eights before the show starts?Fresh off of winning at the Matchmaker contest, the Major Eights are thrilled to have the chance to see their favorite band, the Silver Sporks! But what should be a fun show turns into a catastrophe for Maggie when she gets lost at the venue. Will Maggie be able find her way back to the other Major Eights?
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Series: The Major Eights The Major Eights 7: The Concert Catastrophe Hardcover Melody Reed 9781499808209 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 26, 2029

The Major Eights are going to see the Silver Sporks in concert! But when Maggie gets lost at the venue, it's a catastrophe. Will she be able to find the other Major Eights before the show starts?Fresh off of winning at the Matchmaker contest, the Major Eights are thrilled to have the chance to see their favorite band, the Silver Sporks! But what should be a fun show turns into a catastrophe for Maggie when she gets lost at the venue. Will Maggie be able find her way back to the other Major Eights?
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Series: The Alien Next Door Mi vecino alienígena 1: El chico nuevo Paperback A.I. Newton 9781499812596 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Feb 15, 2022

In the first book of the Alien Next Door series, now being published in Spanish, an alien boy named Zeke tries to fit in and adjust to life on Earth, while a classmate, Harris, suspects that Zeke might not be quite what he claims to be.Zeke the alien is on his way to his first day of school, feeling down because he has to start over again on a new planet, as his scientist parents constantly move to wherever their research takes them. When he gets to school, no one seems to notice anything strange or different about him except Harris, a kid obse... + Read More
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Series: The Alien Next Door Mi vecino alienígena 2: ¿¡Los alienígenas vienen a cenar!? Paperback A.I. Newton 9781499812664 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Feb 15, 2022

In the second book of the Alien Next Door series, now translated into Spanish, Harris and Roxy go over to Zeke's house and meet his strange family. Will Harris be able to prove to Roxy that Zeke and his family are aliens?Harris has his suspicions that the new kid at school, Zeke, is an alien, but he hasn't been able to prove it to his best friend, Roxy. When they're both invited over to Zeke's house, Harris thinks this is the perfect opportunity for him to research Zeke's alien family and show Roxy that they're all from another planet. But Roxy... + Read More
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Series: Pauli Murray The Life of a Pioneering Feminist and Civil Rights Activist Hardcover Terry Catasús Jennings 9781499812510 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Feb 08, 2022

Pauli Murray was a trailblazer who spent her life fighting for civil rights and women's rights. Writer, lawyer, activist, priest, Pauli was a champion for justice. Her extraordinary life is immortalized in this riveting biography told in verse."Pauli Murray was brilliant, outspoken, and committed to achieving dignity and equality for all under the law. Rising from poverty, Murray challenged pervasive race and sex discrimination and helped launch the two most important movements of the Twentieth Century: civil rights and women's rights. This new... + Read More
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Series: Nature Cat Nature Cat: What Does a Crow Know? (Level Up! Readers) A Beginning Reader Science & Animal Book for Kids Ages 5 to 7 Paperback Spiffy Entertainment 9781499812459 $6.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Dec 21, 2021

Practice reading word families in this level 3 reader as the friends from the hit PBS show Nature Cat find out the birds in their backyard are smart, smart, smart!Nature Cat knows crows are smart. To find out just how smart they are, he and his friends set up challenges for the crows to complete. But when their grouchy neighbor, Ronald, says crows are just silly birds, Nature Cat and his pals invite Ronald to compete against the crows to solve puzzles. Is Ronald smarter than a crow?With a fun story, short sentences, and some new words, this lev... + Read More
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Series: Nature Cat Nature Cat: What Does a Crow Know? (Level Up! Readers) A Beginning Reader Science & Animal Book for Kids Ages 5 to 7 Hardcover Spiffy Entertainment 9781499812466 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Dec 21, 2021

Practice reading word families in this level 3 reader as the friends from the hit PBS show Nature Cat find out the birds in their backyard are smart, smart, smart!Nature Cat knows crows are smart. To find out just how smart they are, he and his friends set up challenges for the crows to complete. But when their grouchy neighbor, Ronald, says crows are just silly birds, Nature Cat and his pals invite Ronald to compete against the crows to solve puzzles. Is Ronald smarter than a crow?With a fun story, short sentences, and some new words, this lev... + Read More
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Series: Miraculous Miraculous: Be Your Own Hero Activity Book 100% Official Ladybug & Cat Noir Gift for Kids Paperback BuzzPop 9781499812565 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 01, 2022

Be miraculous with Ladybug and Cat Noir in this debut, 100% official, full-color guided activity book from the hit animated show airing daily on Disney Channel and streaming on Netflix.Marinette is just an average teen until she joins with her Miraculous to become Ladybug, protector of Paris. Now you can be a hero, too! Spot the difference, break the code, color your costume, and scramble Hawk Moth's evil plans to make the city miserable. Just make sure Cat Noir doesn't step on your toes. With trusty Tikki giving you power, you turn a bad day i... + Read More
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Series: My First Big Book of Coloring My First Big Book of Farm Animals Paperback Little Bee Books 9781499812831 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 08, 2022

Little ones will love My First Big Book of Farm Animals, a jumbo coloring book packed with almost 200 pages of coloring fun!Children will love My First Big Book of Farm Animals, a follow-up book to the successful My First Big Book of Coloring and My First Book of Coloring 2, that's packed with page after page of farm animal fun! The appealing artwork, with its heavy, chunky black lines, are eye-catching and kid-friendly. This book is sure to engage little ones for hours!
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Series: Masters of the Universe: Revelation Official Coloring Book (Essential Gift for Fans) Paperback Mattel 9781499812770 $19.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Age (years) from 10 - 99 Dec 28, 2021

Do you have the Power of Grayskull? Transform your love of He-Man from screen to page in this detailed coloring book based on Masters of the Universe: RevelationTM, the animated next chapter of the classic franchise.Eager fans can experience Masters of the Universe: RevelationTM in a whole new way with this coloring book that captures the excitement of the Netflix television show. Enjoy hours of fun as you revisit Eternia, the planet of myth and fantasy, and recreate your favorite characters, locations, and scenes through the magic of coloring.... + Read More
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Series: Baby Sharks Big Show! Baby Shark's Big Show!: My First ABCs Sticker Book Activities and Big, Reusable Stickers for Kids Ages 3 to 5 Paperback Pinkfong 9781499812480 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 26, 2022

Practice the alphabet with Baby Shark in this abso-toothly awesome reusable sticker book!Get ready to learn the ABCs of the ocean with Baby Shark!Now that one of the internet's most beloved characters is the star of his very own animated show on Nickelodeon, Baby Shark is perfectly poised to swim alongside preschoolers as they navigate the waters of early learning. Kids will love exploring his colorful world while honing letter recognition and fine motor skills by matching the 80 jumbo, reusable stickers to the letters they start with.With Baby... + Read More
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Series: Climb On! Hardcover Baptiste Paul 9780735844810 $25.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 08, 2022

Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure that’s sure to inspire you to get outside. When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant —To the tippy top? It’s a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries of their ... + Read More
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Series: The Garden We Share Hardcover Zoë Tucker 9780735844841 $25.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 22, 2022

To everything there is a season in this beautiful story about gardening, seasons, and treasured memories.This inspiring picture book written by Zoë Tucker and illustrated by Julianna Swaney—the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines—celebrates the friendship between a young girl and an elderly woman as they plant seeds in a community garden alongside friends and neighbors, waiting for the seeds to flower. By mid-summer, the friends welcome a rainbow of color in the garden and picnics in the sun. At ha... + Read More
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Series: In The Garden With Flori Hardcover Sonja Danowski 9780735844582 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 29, 2022

Batchelder Honor recipient Sonja Danowski has created a new story reminding us that love, patience, and a sense of humor help any garden to flower.What a fuss! Linn’s grandfather broke his leg. Fortunately, his granddaughter Linn offers to take care of his spectacular garden. After all, Linn has helped out in the garden many times and knows a lot about plants. With Linn’s dog, Flori, and her good friend, Emi, by her side what could go wrong? But when mischievous Flori causes a mess, Linn has to learn to deal with a difficult situation. Taking r... + Read More
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Series: Badger is Bored Hardcover Moritz Petz 9780735844797 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 19, 2022

Fun is just a fresh perspective away in this entertaining book about boredom. What a boring day! Badger doesn’t feel like doing anything. Unfortunately, Fox, Squirrel, Blackbird, and Rabbit feel the same way. One after the other, they appear at Badger’s door. Even together they don’t know what to do. But when Mouse comes over wearing an eye patch, she gets the ball rolling—or rather a pirate ship in motion—and the treasure hunt begins! Badger and his friends are finally on an adventure. Grumpy Badger is back in Moritz Petz’s humorous story—... + Read More
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Series: Mr. Gray and Frieda Frolic Hardcover Binette Schroeder 9780735844735 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 99 Mar 29, 2022

Opposites attract in this playful book by Binette Schroeder—one of Germany’s most beloved illustrators!Mr. Gray thinks his neighbor—the colorful and cheerful Frieda Frolic—is unbearable. She whistles while gardening and happily romps around with her miniature pig. All of this bothers Mr. Gray who only enjoys thinking about his beloved numbers. Then one day Frieda Frolic’s bright yellow canary barges into his home. It’s an outrage! But when Mr. Gray falls under the spell of Frieda Frolic’s wonderfully gray eyes; he soon discovers there’s more to... + Read More
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Series: Violet and the Crumbs: A Gluten-Free Adventure Hardcover Abigail Rayner 9780735844858 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 19, 2022

Success has never tasted so good! Anyone who feeds other people would be well served by this tale. –Kirkus ReviewsThe dynamic duo of I Am a Thief by Abigail Rayner (author) and Molly Ruttan (illustrator) have created a new picture book sure to spark conversations about this timely issue. Violet used to love birthday parties, but now that she has celiac disease, she’s not allowed to eat pizza, cake, or anything else with gluten. Violet feels alone until she discovers that some animals have dietary restrictions as well. While standing up for her... + Read More
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Series: Piatti for Children Hardcover Celestino Piatti 9780735844759 $48.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 99 Feb 01, 2022

"This superbly printed volume will appeal to young children who love animals (especially the owl, Piatti’s signature animal) and fans of Eric Carle, Leo Lionni and Alice and Martin Provensen." –The New York Times Beloved Swiss designer Celestino Piatti’s fun and retro children’s picture books—all seven combined in one volume for the first time—make this collection a visual treat for the whole family! Celestino Piatti is one of Switzerland’s most famous artists. The designer of thousands of posters and book covers made Piatti an icon. The owl wa... + Read More
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Series: The Happy Owls Hardcover Celestino Piatti 9780735844834 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 01, 2022

A beautiful, classic addition to the family bookshelf—with beloved Swiss designer, Celestino Piatti’s fun and retro illustrations! This classic fable about enjoying the miracle of everyday life, first illustrated by Celestino Piatti in 1963, is being reissued in celebration of Piatti’s distinctive artwork. Known for his innovative use of fonts, Piatti once said, “You can draw an owl a thousand times, and never find out its secret.” Why are these owls so happy? That’s just what the chickens, ducks, and geese want to know. But when they send a p... + Read More
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Series: The Easter Chick Hardcover Geraldine Elschner 9780735844742 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 08, 2022

This off-beat spring story about a chick who won't hatch until it's Easter is bound to bring a smile.Hilda the Hen’s beautiful egg doesn’t hatch. Instead the talking egg asks: “Mother when is Easter?” Hilda can’t believe her ears. But when is Easter? Sometimes it’s in March, sometimes it’s in April. The date changes every year. Why? Hilda needs to find out because her baby chick is determined to be born on Easter Sunday. So she sets out to discover the secret and—with some advice from a wise owl—create an Easter dream come true in this delightf... + Read More
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Series: The Rare, Tiny Flower (Picture Books about Peace, Kindness Kids Books) Hardcover Kitty O'Meara 9781734761825 $25.99 Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 28, 2022

* 2022 NYC BIG BOOK AWARD WINNER * 2022 WORLD ILLUSTRATION AWARDS SHORTLIST "Kitty O'Meara's The Rare, Tiny Flower, illustrated by Quim Torres, relies on metaphor to introduce children to the often trivial reasons for war." —The New York Times “Kitty O'Meara is the poet laureate of the pandemic”—The Observer “The Rare Tiny Flower speaks to both adults and children.” –10thirtysix, Milwaukee PBS This timely and timeless tale by Kitty O’Meara, like her best-selling book about the pandemic, And the People Stayed Home, offers wisdom relevant to ... + Read More
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Series: What's Hidden in the Sky Animal Constellations Around the World (shine a light books for children; kids interactive books) Novelty book Bestard Aina 9781734761863 $26.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Apr 26, 2022

"The stars have an uncanny ability to spark our imagination and curiosity and What’s Hidden in the Sky brings that spark to life" —Chris Farrie, Quantum Physicist and Author of 8 Little Planets “What's Hidden in the Sky returns the brilliant sky to children, and even to city dwellers, like myself, who are deprived of the opportunity to ponder the beauty of the universe."—Dr. Yuan-Sen Ting, Associate Professor in Astronomy and Computer Science, The Australian National University Glance out the window from eight locations around the world and ... + Read More
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Series: Planet Life The Amazing History of Earth Hardcover Aina Bestard 9781734761870 $33.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Mar 01, 2022

* 2021 Prix Sorcières Award * 2021 BolognaRagazzi Award, Special Mention in Nonfiction * 2021 Andersen Prize Finalist, Nonfiction “A perfect page-turner for those who are fact-hungry, dinosaur-obsessed, and interested in science and history”—Bristol Magazine Breathtaking illustrations bring billions of years of Earth’s fascinating history to life in this engaging and accessible book created in conjunction with Natural Science Museum of Barcelona. What did Earth look like 300 million years ago? Page through this gorgeous book and travel back ... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Artworks The Biggest, Oldest, Most Jaw-Dropping Creations (Children's Books about Art, Art History Kids) Hardcover Eva Bensard 9781734761894 $33.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 28, 2022

Look no further than this collection of the biggest, oldest, most amazing artworks throughout history. All over the world, since Prehistoric times, human beings have been creating works of art that defy the imagination. Join countless painters, sculptors, and other artistic innovators in their quest for grandeur and beauty, and embark on a global journey to discover their most awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping masterpieces. Amazing Artworks is an original and fun way to explore the history of art and human creative expression.
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Series: Little Professionals I Am a Little Pastry Chef (Careers for Kids) (Interactive Cooking Book, Gifts for Toddlers 5 or Less) Novelty book Mayumi Oono 9781734761849 $19.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 Mar 01, 2022

“I Am a Little Pastry Chef introduces kids to the love of baking and shows that we can discover our inner creativity and celebrate with each other through the fun of baking!” — Duff Goldman, Pastry Chef and Mentor of Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship Little kids are fascinated by the world of grown-up work. Created by the talented Japanese illustrator Mayumi Oono, the Little Professionals series takes pretend play at grown-up careers in a fun and original direction, with special interactive features included with each book. I Am a ... + Read More
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Series: Little Professionals I Am A Little Fashion Designer (Careers for Kids) (Toddler Activity Kit, Fashion Design for Kids Book) Novelty book Mayumi Oono 9781734761856 $19.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 Mar 01, 2022

"Gives children an insight into making and designing clothing to unlock bright ideas for the future of fashion!" — Maya Ramirez, Winner of Season One of Project Runway Junior Little kids are fascinated by the world of grown-up work. Created by the talented Japanese illustrator Mayumi Oono, the Little Professionals series takes pretend play at grown-up careers in a fun and original direction, with special interactive features included with each book. Fabrics, patterns, notions, and more—I Am a Little Fashion Designer offers the budding styli... + Read More
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Series: Our Own Little Paradise Hardcover Marianne Kaurin 9781646900183 $20.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 12, 2022

Could summer in your neighborhood turn out to be better than an exotic holiday overseas? Ina and her new neighbor Vilmer are about to find out… Ina has no plans for the summer. Suddenly, she finds herself lying in front of the entire class, telling them she is going to the Mediterranean for three weeks. And then the lie keeps growing and growing via social media. The only problem is that the new boy in class has moved to Ina’s neighborhood and he will easily find out that she is not in the Mediterranean. Perhaps the best summer holiday is the ... + Read More
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Series: The Raven Rings The Might Hardcover Siri Pettersen 9781646900022 $27.00 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 99 Mar 29, 2022

THE MIGHT is the furious conclusion to the fantasy epic THE RAVEN RINGS and is about the search for one's own roots, prejudices, power struggles, arrogance and love.I loved (Odin's Child) deeply from the first to the last word, and was instantly and thoroughly immersed. -- Laini Taylor, bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone. ...The story examines and upends everything its characters believe in, including their world, their history, their faith, and themselves, while intertwining elements of politics and Norse mythology with a side o... + Read More
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Series: Sign of the Eight Hardcover Benjamin Lebert 9781646900091 $23.00 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 99 Mar 15, 2022

A fast-paced, captivating epic fantasy from Benjami Lebert, one of Germany's most talented authors!Two messengers, six allies, one fight for survival! A gateway to a world of the past, of vanished names, hopes and dreams has opened in the depths of the Black Forest. Two messengers have come to our present from the immense sunken realms of time. Tristan is the messenger of doom. Martha is the messenger of preservation. They used to be lovers, now they are sworn enemies. They have come together to fight one final, decisive battle. But they c... + Read More
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Series: The End Paperback Mats Strandberg 9781646908004 $13.50 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 99 Feb 15, 2022

Scandinavian noir meets YA in a jam-packed novel that’s part whodunit, part romance, part end-of-the-world narrative. - Publishers Weekly When will the world end? With a massive comet hurtling toward Earth, humanity now knows the exact date.A Kirkus Best Young Adult Book of 2020 Kirkus Reviews Best YA Books of 2020 About Chasing Dreams Kirkus Reviews "...utterly brilliant in its humanity." Kirkus Reviews Weekly STARRED REVIEW! "A stellar work of fiction that will cling to readers' minds and take hold of their hearts." School Library Journ... + Read More
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Series: American Shoes A Refugee's Story Hardcover Rosemarie Lengsfeld Turke 9781582708522 $33.00 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 99 Feb 15, 2022

Commended as a "moving and hopeful story of courage and perseverance" in a starred review by Booklist, American Shoes is a profound mosaic of memories recounting 15-year-old Rosemarie Lengsfeld Turke’s escape from Nazi Germany, leaving her life and family behind to forge ahead in an America she left as a small child.Set against a backdrop of Adolf Hitler’s rise to power, the reign of Nazi Germany, and the entire course of World War II in Europe, American Shoes recounts the tumultuous childhood of a young American girl and her family trapped wit... + Read More
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Series: Sweet Dreams, Mis Hijos Inspiring Bedtime Stories About Latino Leaders Hardcover Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez 9781950587339 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 99 Nov 01, 2022

Bilingual mini biographies (in English and Spanish) introduce young readers to groundbreaking Latino leaders—from Roberto Clemente and Cesar Chavez to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sonia Sotomayor.Thoroughly engaging stories about amazing trailblazers include contemporary figures in many fields, from science and business to journalism and visual arts. Five-minute biographies provide an interesting window into each person's origins and accomplishments, as well as describing the way their heritage factored into their lives. Curious readers will di... + Read More
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Series: DC Super Heroes Super Heroes 1, 2, 3 Board book Julie Merberg 9781950587346 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Aug 08, 2023

Young fans learn how to count and compare quantities with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern—and all of their super hero friends.Early learning is much more fun when you're counting capes, boots, and even super-villains. Curious kids (and their grownups) will get a kick out of counting and comparing colorful super heroes, their cool tools, and even their adorable animals.
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Series: Bilingual Babies Board book Stacey Carter 9781950587322 $36.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 5 Sep 13, 2022

This beautifully designed set of 4 concept board books teaches letter sounds AND foreign language—illustrating first words in English and Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Each book includes simple, elegant illustrations for 26 A-to-Z child-friendly items, identified in English and a second language. Since the words in both languages begin with the same letter and share similar sounds, curious kids can double (or quadruple) up on early learning! Grownups can expand their language skills at the same time. Each foreign word includes phonetic ... + Read More
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Series: Zara's Big Messy Books Zara's Big Messy Day (That Turned Out Okay) Hardcover Rebekah Borucki 9781734090109 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 22, 2022

An excellent Social Emotional Learning (SEL) tool for grownups and little readers. You'll join Zara, a clever, responsible, and sometimes anxious seven-year-old girl, in learning a fun and simple breathing exercise to help them mindfully manage their big messy emotions and find peace and calm in any situation.Like a lot of kids her age, Zara sometimes struggles with managing her emotions when confronted with stressful situations. Written by a mother-of-five and celebrated meditation guide Rebekah Borucki, Zara's Big Messy Day will help your ch... + Read More
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Series: Zara's Big Messy Books Zara's Big Messy Bedtime Hardcover Rebekah Borucki 9781734090154 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 12, 2022

An excellent Social Emotional Learning (SEL) tool for grownups and little readers for learning how to handle big and small changes (that can sometimes create a LOT of stress) with a self-regulation and mindfulness technique created by a renowned meditation guide and mother-of-five. Meet Zara, a clever, responsible, and sometimes anxious seven-year-old girl who lives with her mother (Mama) and four-year-old little brother (Sam). Like a lot of kids her age, Zara sometimes struggles with managing her emotions when confronted with stressful situat... + Read More
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Series: The Carnival Prince Hardcover Daniel J. O'Brien 9781736949726 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Feb 08, 2022

It's Carnival season in Trinidad and Tobago! Come join the stubby antlered boy as he explores and frolics and befriends animals and mythical creatures alike. Young readers will be taken on a magical adventure to save Carnival season for everyone!Caribbean culture is rarely represented in children's literature, and that's why The Carnival Prince is such a delight for children in and of that part of the world. But the benefits of multi-cultural learning extend to all children. The Carnival Prince delivers on that learning with a story of advent... + Read More
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Series: Igbo Myths Introduction to Igbo Mythology for Kids A Fun Collection of Heroes, Creatures, Gods, and Goddesses in West African Tradition Paperback Chinelo Anyadiegwu 9781646043149 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 99 Jan 24, 2023

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Igbo heroes, deities, creatures, folktales, and myths, including Chineke the creator, Ana, Igwe, Anyanwu, Ekwensu, and more, plus the story of the first mermaid, the legend of Udenolu the shapeshifting crow, and the story of the tortoise and the Lion King.The first definitive collection of Igbo legends and traditions for kids, this book explores the mythological origins of the Igbo people, the ancient Nri Kingdom, and Igbo cosmology before delving into the Alusi, or the core Igbo deities. Following this ... + Read More
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Series: Danny ABCs Danny the Digger Learns the ABCs Practice the Alphabet with Bulldozers, Cranes, Dump Trucks, and more Construction Site Vehicles! Board book Aja Mulford 9781646043170 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 4 Apr 26, 2022

Join Danny, a young mini excavator, as he and his construction site friends take on a new job and learn the alphabet along the way!The perfect ABC book for any kid who loves excavators, cranes, dump trucks, backhoe loaders, and mixers, Danny the Digger Learns the ABCs is a follow-up companion to Danny the Digger Saves Christmas. Kids will love learning their letters as they explore the construction site with Danny. The joyful, full-color illustrations feature large, prominent letters that will help toddlers start to recognize letter shapes whil... + Read More