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Series: DIRT AND BUGSY Beetle Mania Paperback Megan Litwin 9780593519943 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 7 Jun 27, 2023

Meet Dirt and Bugsy – best buds who catch all kinds of bugs – in this fun early reader!Dirt and Bugsy are neighbors, best friends, and bug catchers. Bugs that crawl. Bugs that fly. Bugs that slide. Bugs that hide. When they gather a bunch of beetles, the boys make a plan to sort them into categories. But how will they decide how to sort all those beetles?
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Series: DIRT AND BUGSY Beetle Mania Hardcover Megan Litwin 9780593519950 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 7 Jun 27, 2023

Meet Dirt and Bugsy – best buds who catch all kinds of bugs – in this fun early reader!Dirt and Bugsy are neighbors, best friends, and bug catchers. Bugs that crawl. Bugs that fly. Bugs that slide. Bugs that hide. When they gather a bunch of beetles, the boys make a plan to sort them into categories. But how will they decide how to sort all those beetles?
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Series: MINDFULNESS MOMENTS FOR KIDS Breathe Like a Bear: First Day of School Worries A Story with a Calming Mantra and Mindful Prompts Hardcover Kira Willey 9780593486726 $17.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 27, 2023

A companion picture book to Breathe Like a Bear that helps kids feel calm and ready to meet new classmates!Bear can’t wait to go to her first day of school. But she and a few of her friends are also feeling a little anxious. Luckily, Owl has the perfect words for them all to say to calm the jitters and help them recognize the similarities we share under the trappings of our uniqueness. Introducing a mantra for first-day—and any-day—worries, Breathe Like a Bear: First-Day-of-School Worries uses an easy-to-follow breathing exercise, mindful promp... + Read More
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Series: MY FRIEND, MI AMIGO Let's Be Friends / Seamos Amigos In English and Spanish / En ingles y español Paperback René Colato Laínez 9780823454235 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 27, 2023

Hi! ¡Hola! A friendship story in English and Spanish! ¡Un cuento de amistad en inglés y español!Hi. / Hola.My name is Joe. / Mi nombre es José.Let’s paint. / Pintemos.Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, meet at school. They paint together and learn about colors. In the end, they declare, "Let’s be friends. / Seamos amigos.Rene Colato Lainez, a teacher in a bilingual kindergarten classroom, has crafted an ingenious story that authentically and naturally uses conversation to introduce children to English and Spanish. The fun frien... + Read More
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Series: BRINKLEY YEARBOOKS, THE Picture Day Paperback Sarah Sax 9780593306871 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 27, 2023

Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school: picture day! And that’s exactly where this yearbook-worthy graphic novel of reinventing yourself, drama, popularity, and the friends who see you through begins.Seventh-grader Viv never looks forward to picture day. It’s just another day where she wears a boring braid and no one notices her. (Her two best friends, Milo and Al, don’t count, of course.) But enough is enough. This year, she’s taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Viv grabs a pair of scissors, her phone for live-stream... + Read More
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Series: BRINKLEY YEARBOOKS, THE Picture Day Hardcover Sarah Sax 9780593306888 $28.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 27, 2023

Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school: picture day! And that’s exactly where this yearbook-worthy graphic novel of reinventing yourself, drama, popularity, and the friends who see you through begins.Seventh-grader Viv never looks forward to picture day. It’s just another day where she wears a boring braid and no one notices her. (Her two best friends, Milo and Al, don’t count, of course.) But enough is enough. This year, she’s taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Viv grabs a pair of scissors, her phone for live-stream... + Read More
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Series: PIZZA AND TACO Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! Hardcover Stephen Shaskan 9780593481288 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jun 27, 2023

Flashlights? Check! Scary movies? Check! Ghost Peppers?! Pizza and Taco are ready to prove they’re brave as can be in their latest graphic chapter book! Nothing scares these besties…or so they say.Pizza and Taco aren’t afraid! To prove it, they dare each other to be scared. Dark closets and scary movies are a piece of cake—kind of. They’re ready for the ultimate test—Ghost Pepper hunting! Pizza and Taco are sure they won’t get scared…they made a list, after all! This hilarious young graphic novel—with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kid... + Read More
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Series: Spidey and His Amazing Friends: A Little Hulk Trouble Board book Marvel Press Book Group 9781368084819 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jun 27, 2023

Hulk is one big baby! It's up to Spidey to get him back to old self in this exciting storybook.Read about more of Team Spidey's amazing adventures in these books!Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Construction DestructionSpidey and His Amazing Friends: Team Spidey Does it All! Comic ReaderSpidey and His Amazing Friends: Panther PatienceSpidey and His Amazing Friends: Meet Team SpideyWorld of Reading: Spidey Saves the DayWorld of Reading: Super Hero Hiccups
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Series: Sweet Valley Twins Sweet Valley Twins: Teacher's Pet (A Graphic Novel) Paperback Francine Pascal 9780593376508 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 27, 2023

The Wakefield twins return in this graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times best-selling Sweet Valley Twins series! It’s Elizabeth’s turn in the spotlight…but does Jessica deserve it more?Jessica knows she’s the better dancer – but their teacher only seems to have eyes for her sister Elizabeth! No matter how hard or perfectly she dances she’s not getting recognized – which becomes a huge problem when it becomes clear that her sister is going to get the main role of Swanilda instead of her. Even worse, Elizabeth refuses to believe that the... + Read More
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Series: Sweet Valley Twins Sweet Valley Twins: Teacher's Pet (A Graphic Novel) Hardcover Francine Pascal 9780593376515 $28.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 27, 2023

The Wakefield twins return in this graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times best-selling Sweet Valley Twins series! It’s Elizabeth’s turn in the spotlight…but does Jessica deserve it more?Jessica knows she’s the better dancer – but their teacher only seems to have eyes for her sister Elizabeth! No matter how hard or perfectly she dances she’s not getting recognized – which becomes a huge problem when it becomes clear that her sister is going to get the main role of Swanilda instead of her. Even worse, Elizabeth refuses to believe that the... + Read More
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Series: Wild A gripping rainforest adventure from the multi award-winning author of Refugee 8 7 Paperback Ele Fountain 9781782693840 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jun 27, 2023

A moving, page-turning novel about a family’s grief and the crisis afflicting the rainforest, from the prize-winning author of Refugee 87Ever since Jack’s dad died, he’s had a heavy feeling inside. The pressure keeps building. Looking for release, he starts skiving school and hanging around with a group who like to cause trouble. It’s easy to hide his new habits from his mum, an environmental anthropologist, because she’s too busy with work and conservation trips to notice.As Jack spins further out of control, his mum eventually becomes concern... + Read More
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Series: 102 Days of Lying About Lauren Hardcover Maura Jortner 9780823453627 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 20, 2023

After being abandoned by her mother in a most unusual place, a defiant heroine sticks to her plan for staying hidden—even though getting caught could mean saving her life.Twelve-year-old Mouse calls an amusement park home.Nobody notices her, and that’s the way she likes it. Mouse sweeps the streets and wears a uniform she “borrowed” and sleeps on the top floor of the Haunted House of Horrors. She knows which security guards to avoid, eats the bagel left out each morning for the Ghost of Summer (a popular theme park legend), and even has the tac... + Read More
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Series: A Day at School with The Very Hungry Caterpillar A Tabbed Board Book Board book Eric Carle 9780593659113 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 1 - 3 Jun 20, 2023

Spend a day at school with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!It’s a busy day at school with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! From greeting the teacher to reading a book, get ready to celebrate learning in this tabbed board book with easy-to-flip tabs, easy-to-read text, and easy-to-love Eric Carle art.
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Series: STEP INTO READING All Are Welcome: Welcome Back! Paperback Alexandra Penfold 9780593430040 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Jun 20, 2023

A back-to-school celebration featuring the beloved characters from the New York Times-bestselling All Are Welcome! This Step 2 early reader is perfect for emerging readers who are excited to learn more at school.The sun is up. The day has begun.It’s back to schoolFor everyone!The kids from All Are Welcome are heading back to school and eager to see old friends, make new friends, and learn to be readers, writers, listeners, and leaders. Three things they keep in mind: Always try. Have ... + Read More
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Series: Luna Ranchera Hardcover Rodrigo Morlesin 9781662651106 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jun 20, 2023

Welcome to the show! ¡Bienvenidos! This rags-to-riches tale of a doggy mother-daughter singing act in the Nuevo Wild West will enchant dog lovers, music lovers, and anyone looking for new Latinx voices.This spellbinding original story opens in a cantina crowded with desert animals, cowboys, and cowgirls all excited to see the glamorous Luna Ranchera mother-daughter singing duo. Long ago, Luna was down on her luck, starving and struggling to feed her pups, reduced to thieving from nearby ranchers. One day, escaping another heist, Luna has to hid... + Read More
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Series: The Ice Cream Vanishes Hardcover Julia Sarcone-Roach 9780593309858 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 20, 2023

The almost Amazing Squirrel and their lovely assistant, Bear, are here to make snacks (and ice cream) disappear! A deliciously funny picture book from the award-winning creator of The Bear Ate Your Sandwich.Squirrel is an expert at making acorns disappear. But making some ice cream vanish?! “I put it right there! On that hot rock in the sun!” When Squirrel returns with Bear and finds the ice cream gone, they know there is only one explanation—Squirrel is a magician!Determined to replicate this feat, Squirrel and Bear follow the ice cream truck…... + Read More
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Series: COMMUNITY BOOKS We Share This School A Community Book Board book Dan Saks 9780593658253 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 Jun 20, 2023

A rhyming, heartfelt celebration of school communities and the vital role they play in young children’s lives.This formative board book is an appreciation of school communities and the many ways in which they help develop empathy, compassion, and collective responsibility. Through a handful of specific yet universal school scenarios, young readers will understand what it means to be a part of a school community and celebrate how to share with and care for one another.
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Series: Welcome to Dinosaur School Hardcover Rose Cobden 9780241607275 $20.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Jun 20, 2023

A Jurassic-themed, rhyming picture book for children starting school!All through the land, little dinos were stirring.They opened their eyes and their brains started whirring.The BIG day is here! they thought in a hurry …They leapt with excitement and trembled with worry.Jewel the dinosaur is very nervous about her first day of school. There are so many new dinos to meet, the cafeteria is noisy, and her new classroom is so big!But as the day goes on, and Jewel settles into her new class and makes new friends, she realizes that school isn’t that... + Read More
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Series: A First Guide to Dogs: Understanding Your Very Best Friend Paperback Dr. John Bradshaw 9780593521830 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 13, 2023

With fun illustrations and easy how-tos, animal expert Dr. John Bradshaw teaches kids how best to care for and understand their best friends: their dogs.Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their closet companions: their dogs! Told from the point of view of Rusty the Terrier, this lively, illustrated book gives kids a front-seat view to the everyday lives of dogs, sharing lessons and growing children into the best pet owners they can be.
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Series: AND THEN COMES And Then Comes School Hardcover Tom Brenner 9781536209136 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 13, 2023

Joyful anticipation is in the air as a child observes cues that the first day of school is coming soon.Cooler mornings, cicadas buzzing, apples ripening…Can shopping for school supplies be far behind? The evening before the first day means laying out your outfit, loading up your backpack, and filling a lunch box with your favorite things. When the alarm goes off, there’s Dad’s extra-special breakfast (and, of course, some picture-taking), then the feeling of bubbly excitement as you and your friends climb onto a bus, ready to see your new class... + Read More
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Series: Bear with me Hardcover KERASCOET 9780593307670 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 13, 2023

An endearing picture book from two New York Times bestselling creators about a little girl who learns to cope when she is asked to leave her beloved stuffed animal at home.A child’s favorite stuffed animal is a member of the family. This little girl and her bear are no different. The two are inseparable. Bear joins the girl for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and every moment in between. So when the first day of school arrives and Bear can’t come along, the little girl is worried. At first, being in school feels hard, but as the day goes on, the girl... + Read More
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Series: GNOME AND RAT Gnome and Rat (A Graphic Novel) Hardcover Lauren Stohler 9780593487822 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jun 13, 2023

Readers will get a kick out of the whimsical and hilarious everyday shenanigans of best friends, Gnome and Rat, in the first book of this new early graphic novel series.Gnome and Rat are best friends who live together in a charming forest. Rat enjoys drinking tea and finishing crossword puzzles. And Gnome…well, Gnome likes to polish his pointy red hat and eat delicious sausages.Join these funny friends on their various adventures, whether it’s celebrating Hat Day, perfecting magic tricks, or tracking down a new signature hat for Gnome. Whatever... + Read More
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Series: Hattie Harmony: Opening Night Hardcover Elizabeth Olsen 9780593351468 $25.99 Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 13, 2023

In this sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective by Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett, Hattie shares new tools for managing anxiety, just in time for opening night of the school play.It’s opening night of the school play and there are plenty of nerves to go around! There are lines to be memorized, costumes to sew, and sets to paint. It’s a good thing Hattie Harmony is ready to help her friends soothe their worries with everything in her trusted tool belt. Will Hattie be able to settle the pre-show jitters befo... + Read More
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Series: I Have Seven Dogs Hardcover Molly Horan 9780593324356 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 13, 2023

Zoe isn’t allowed to have a dog of her own, but fortunately the neighborhood pooches inspire an awesome idea!It’s an age-old problem—Zoe wants a dog but can’t have one. But that doesn’t stop her from befriending all the dogs in her neighborhood—and appreciating each one’s charms and quirks. She knows which pups give high-fives, enjoy being read to, and love music. And she also knows she’s good at solving problems, so when a visit to the community garden inspires a brilliant doggy idea, it’s time to celebrate! Young animal lovers will appreciate... + Read More
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Series: IGGY Iggy Rules the Animal Kingdom Paperback Annie Barrows 9780593325384 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Jun 13, 2023

The fifth and final book in the Iggy series about the lovable troublemaker, perfect for fans of The Terrible Two series.Grownups make no sense at allThey’re nuts about babies, but they tell their 9-year-olds to be more mature. They complain constantly about how old they are, and then they tell their kids to grow up. So when Iggy’s mom and dad say he can’t have a puppy because he’s not mature and responsible, Iggy develops an excellent plan to prove them wrong.Like any great plan, it involves secrecy, strategy, and a chinchilla.There’s also some... + Read More
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Series: Let's Fill This World with Kindness True Tales of Goodwill in Action Hardcover Alexandra Stewart 9780500653104 $25.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jun 13, 2023

The perfect book for troubled times, this collection of over twenty-five real-life stories shows how heroic acts of kindness can change our world for the better.In this uplifting collection of true stories, readers are introduced to real-life heroes and heroines who have chosen to act in kindness, even when they have faced terrible persecution, prejudice, disaster, and illness. These stories are designed to empower children to make positive choices in their own lives by embracing kindness as their superpower. Stories include Harriet Tubman’s re... + Read More
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Series: Lupe Lopez: Reading Rock Star! Hardcover e.E. Charlton-Trujillo 9781536209556 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 13, 2023

Learning to read is kind of a big deal, and Lupe Lopez has a lot to learn—in her own feisty way—to reach her goal of becoming a Reading Rock Star.Famous at Hector P. Garcia Elementary for being the first kid in kindergarten to ever start a band, Lupe Lopez enters first grade seeking a new sort of fame. She’s ready to rock and roll straight into the role of Reading Rock Star! But despite her best efforts, the words she thought she knew—now grouped in sentences—only glare back at her. Stuck in Group A with the kids who can’t read, she becomes the... + Read More
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Series: Our Classroom Rules! Hardcover Kallie George 9780593378786 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 13, 2023

From the creators of Our Playground Rules! comes this playful picture book about kindness and community in the classroom—a perfect read for back-to-school!This picture book plays with the double meaning of “rules” to explore how following a few simple rules of kindness can make schooltime more fun for everyone! There are so many reasons why our classroom RULES!1. We look out for each other.2. We share ideas and express ourselves!3. We clean up. We line up. And if we mess up, that’s okay. Mistakes are part of learning.Featuring simple text, gent... + Read More
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Series: PLAYER VS. PLAYER Player vs. Player #1: Ultimate Gaming Showdown Paperback M.K. England 9780593433430 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 13, 2023

In this action-packed illustrated series, four kid gamers meet at a virtual tournament and battle for the ultimate grand prize. Perfect for young fans of Ready Player One and Mr. Lemoncello’s Library.Sixty-four teams.One mysterious grand prize.Four gamers determined to win it all. Welcome to Affinity, the hottest battle royale video game in the world! Gamers can be anything they want to be in Affinity’s high-tech, magical universe—and test their skills in fierce PvP combat. So when Hurricane Games announces an epic tournament with killer prizes... + Read More
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Series: PLAYER VS. PLAYER Player vs. Player #2: Attack of the Bots Paperback M.K. England 9780593433447 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 13, 2023

In book 2 of this action-packed illustrated series, the best kid gamers return to the world of eSports and battle for glory at their first pro tournament. Perfect for young fans of Ready Player One and Mr. Lemoncello’s Library.Welcome to Affinity, the hottest battle royale video game around! Since winning the first-ever Affinity tournament, The Weird Ones are supposed to be on top of the world. Josh, Hannah, Larkin, and Wheatley have formed their own professional team and launched a popular streaming channel, and they’re set to take eSports by ... + Read More
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Series: STEP INTO READING Ready? Set. Rides! (Raymond and Roxy) Paperback Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 9780593563748 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Jun 13, 2023

This Step 2 early reader captures the excitement and anticipation children experience at an amusement park! Twenty years after Ready? Set. Raymond! was published, Vaunda Nelson and Derek Anderson continue the adventures of Raymond and Roxy.It’s the last day of school! Raymond and his friend Roxy are excited to spend their first day of summer vacation at Wild World Park. Raymond tries all sorts of rides. He tries the Ponies but it’s not fast enough. He tries the Wild Cat Racer but it’s still not fast enough. Will Raymond be able to find the perf... + Read More
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Series: Remind Me Hardcover Linda Shute 9780823450480 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 13, 2023

This poignant story about a young elephant and his grandma is an eloquent account of the all too familiar tragedy of memory loss, and the love of family that never leaves.Eldon the elephant’s beloved Big Ella has always had a knack for memory, so when she starts to forget little things, Eldon happily returns the favor. But when she starts to forget where she lives, Eldon’s name, and even her own name, he starts to worry. Yet Eldon always remembers the love he shares with Big Ella, and he makes sure to remind her whenever she needs him to.It can... + Read More
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Series: Shy Robin and the First Day of School Hardcover Jaime Kim 9781536209297 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 13, 2023

A little hippo finds that looking out for a new friend can turn shyness into bravery in Jaime Kim’s sweetly illustrated story about the first day of school.Mom always calls Robin a big, brave hippo, but on the first day of school she just wants to hide. Even though Mom gives her a pretty purple headband to make her feel confident, as soon as she enters the classroom she retreats to a safe, quiet corner. Before long, Robin spies a young otter named Marco who is wearing purple bracelets and who seems even quieter and more timid than she is. And w... + Read More
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Series: The Best Flower Ever! Hardcover Neesha Hudson 9780593323342 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 13, 2023

A spare and laugh-out-loud funny picture book about appreciating what you have and learning to grow with the help of friendsAn Australian shepherd thinks he has the most special flower in the world. He loves the way it smells and how soft it is and how the petals tickle his nose. But one by one, more dogs show up with flowers that seem to be even more special than his! A humongous sunflower with a bejeweled pot? A plant that can survive in the desert? How could his little flower compete against those? But when he accidentally destroys his flowe... + Read More
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Series: The Love Report Hardcover BeKa 9781662640407 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Jun 13, 2023

BFFs Grace and Lola try to unravel the mystery of romance with a plan to observe, study, and analyze the ways of love at their middle school in the first book in this addictive graphic novel series.BFFs Grace and Lola talk about everything related to romance—and have lots of questions: What about the mysterious allure of the popular girl at school? And the rebellious goth with the reputation? And boys. They don’t quite understand what makes some school romances soar to legendary heights, while other flirtations fizzle. Lola has an idea—they’ll ... + Read More
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Series: The Love Report Paperback BeKa 9781662640414 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Jun 13, 2023

BFFs Grace and Lola try to unravel the mystery of romance with a plan to observe, study, and analyze the ways of love at their middle school in the first book in this addictive graphic novel series.BFFs Grace and Lola talk about everything related to romance—and have lots of questions: What about the mysterious allure of the popular girl at school? And the rebellious goth with the reputation? And boys. They don’t quite understand what makes some school romances soar to legendary heights, while other flirtations fizzle. Lola has an idea—they’ll ... + Read More
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Series: THE PACK The Pack #2: Claw and Order Paperback Lisi Harrison 9780593180754 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Jun 13, 2023

Sadie and her best friends are back in book two of this series about girls with animal powers. The Pack seems stronger than ever but Sadie has a secret that could claw its way out. Sadie thought joining the Pack would be the wildest thing to happen to her this year but the school year is becoming even harder. On top of classes Sadie has to navigate her growing feelings for her crush, taming her powers during cheer practice and trouble making hyenas trying to take her crown. Then there is the massive secret she is keeping from her BFF Lindsey—t... + Read More
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Series: The Sharing Book Hardcover Dianne White 9780823443475 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jul 18, 2023

A simple story about the little acts of sharing and kindness that make a day special.A hand is perfect for holding.A smile is just right for hello. A pinkie is waiting to promise and FRIENDS, best friends, are for sharing.Come join two best friends on a camping trip as they share the wonderful things they do outdoors with family and friends: meals, laughter, adventures, stories, campfire songs. All the things that make an outdoor experience exciting and memorable. But the most important thing—love—more than anything else, is always for ... + Read More
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Series: Where Wildflowers Grow Hardcover Hà Dinh 9780593578605 $20.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 13, 2023

A beautifully moving picture book that reminds us that wherever we move—across the sea or across the neighborhood—we can always keep growing…just like wildflowers.After being uprooted from their home in Vietnam, young Hà is happy with her new life at the refugee camp. But today is Moving Day! And while the rest of the family is excited to head to their “forever home” in America, Hà doesn’t want to leave.Leaving means saying goodbye to her best friend, her loving teacher, and the beautiful wildflowers she picks daily. She’s not ready for yet ano... + Read More
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Series: Who Needs Friends? Hardcover Jia Liu 9781984813695 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 13, 2023

The story of a little owl who’s ready to make his first friends—but it’s going to take some practice!Little Merlin the owl is so eager to make friends and tell them all about himself, that he neglects to think about what they want. After a few false starts with no success, he decides he will give up—after all, who really needs friends? Fortunately, though, Merlin then meets someone who is good at making friends. Who shows him that friendship is a fun give-and-take. Young children experiencing the ups and downs of first friendships will relate t... + Read More
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Series: You, Me, We: A Celebration of Peace and Community Hardcover Arun Gandhi 9781536217445 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Jun 13, 2023

Coauthored by one of the grandsons of Mahatma Gandhi, this gentle guide to cultivating peace will find a welcome place at home and in classrooms.Peace is you. Peace is me.Peace is the great big WE of community.Where can we find peace? It shows in the way we walk, stand, or form a circle. It can be found when we play or dig in the garden, speak up or ask for help, or sit still and listen to the silence. Whether we’re learning, taking turns, or getting past hurt feelings and misunderstandings, peace is always there, as long as we look at one anot... + Read More
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Series: Can You Share, Little Whale? Hardcover Jonny Lambert 9781664300200 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 06, 2023

This strikingly illustrated book presents the story of Little Whale, who through her interactions with a number of other sea-life characters learns that there is plenty to go around when we all share.Children will delight in the striking illustrations of this hardcover picture book, which follows the adventures of Little Whale as she encounters a number of other sea-life creatures while out on a swim with her pod. Little Whale wants to lead the pod, but when she heads to the front, she sees that her friend Blue is already there. Little Whale do... + Read More
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Series: Dance with Oti: The Bird Jive Hardcover Oti Mabuse 9781536225006 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 06, 2023

Slide to the right! Kick to the left! Join the class and learn the steps to the Bird Jive in this buoyant book by a winner of the top British TV dance show. It’s time for Mrs. Oti’s class, where everyone’s about to learn a dance in ten easy steps! There are lots of children, and lots of feelings, too. Meet Fikile in her sparkly new shoes, and Naira, who is super excited to get started. Gan is a little worried about joining in, while Martin can’t wait to show his parents what he can do. Everyone’s getting into the groove (with just a few misstep... + Read More
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Series: Defiant Growing Up in the Jim Crow South Paperback Wade Hudson 9780593126387 $12.49 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Jun 06, 2023

In Defiant, Wade Hudson, award-winning coeditor of The Talk and Recognize!, takes a critical look at the strides and struggles of the past in this revelatory and moving memoir about a young Black man growing up in the South during the heart of the civil rights movement.“With his compelling memoir, Hudson will inspire young readers to emulate his ideals and accomplishments.” —Booklist, starred reviewBorn in 1946 in Mansfield, Louisiana, Wade Hudson came of age against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. From their home on Mary Street, his... + Read More
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Series: Garvey's Choice The Graphic Novel Hardcover Nikki Grimes 9781662660023 $29.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jun 06, 2023

Award-winning author Nikki Grimes’s beloved novel in verse Garvey’s Choice is now a graphic novel, imaginatively and dramatically illustrated by Little Shaq artist Theodore Taylor III. Garvey’s father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading—anything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and he is also overweight, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his only friend encourages him to join the school chorus, G... + Read More
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Series: Garvey's Choice The Graphic Novel Paperback Nikki Grimes 9781662660085 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jun 06, 2023

This emotionally resonant novel in verse by award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates choosing to be true to yourself.Garvey’s father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading—anything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and he is also overweight, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his only friend encourages him to join the school chorus, Garvey’s life changes. The chorus finds a new soloist in Garvey, ... + Read More
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Series: Half Moon Summer Hardcover Elaine Vickers 9781682635391 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 06, 2023

Two seventh graders discover it takes more than grit and a good pair of shoes to run 13.1 miles. You’ve got to have a partner who refuses to let you quit.Drew was never much of a runner. Until his dad’s unexpected diagnosis. Mia has nothing better to do. Until she realizes entering Half Moon Bay’s half-marathon could solve her family’s housing problems.And just like that they decide to spend their entire summer training to run 13.1 miles. Drew and Mia have very different reasons for running, but these two twelve year olds have one crucial thing... + Read More
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Series: HELLO, WORLD! Hello, World! School Day Board book Jill McDonald 9780593569047 $12.49 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) to 3 Jun 06, 2023

Young children going to school for the first time can learn all about their fun and welcoming classroom in this nonfiction board book from the bestselling series Hello, World! A perfect back to school gift!Back to school brings lots of questions and change for kids starting preschool and kindergarten. Now Hello, World! can teach them all about how classrooms work and what their days will be like, with simple and encouraging language and discussion prompts (“Some classrooms have a pet, like a fish, Guinea pig, or hamster.”) Told in easy-to-under... + Read More
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Series: I Am a Meadow Mermaid Hardcover Kallie George 9780735271371 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 06, 2023

A farm girl with a big imagination turns her landlocked home into an ocean playground in this dreamy picture book for little mermaids everywhere.A little girl dreams of adventures in the water and feels the spirit of the ocean all around her…even though she lives on the prairie, with flat land as far as the eye can see. But she won’t let a little detail like that stand in the way of being a meadow mermaid! Frolicking in the “waves” of wheat and “oceans” of grass, spying sea horses and…a shipwrecked sailor? Even if that shipwreck is actually an ... + Read More
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Series: Ingenious Edie, Master Inventor of Tiny Town Hardcover Patrick Corrigan 9781838748807 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 06, 2023

A charming, witty picture book about wacky inventions and working together.“Girl-power, engineering and community action, all wrapped up in a miniature world. Marvellous!” –Caryl Hart, author of Girls Can do Anything“Bright spark Edie is sure to inspire young tinkerers and inventors small (and big) as they get lost in a world of imagination, gorgeously surprising illustration details and some super smart girl-powered ideas.” –Kate Pankhurst, creator of Fantastically Great Women seriesEdie may be tiny, but she’s the most brilliant inventor! Her ... + Read More
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Series: LEO CAN! Leo at the Park Board book Anna McQuinn 9781623543402 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Jun 06, 2023

Leo, Lola’s little brother, is back with a fun-filled day with Mom at the park!A perfect everyday read-aloud for little ones, this playful spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight.Leo is hot hot hot! So he and Mommy head to the park to cool down. There they meet up with Leo’s friend Suki and her mommy. The two toddlers dig in the sandbox, have fun on the swings, eat a picnic, and play on the splash pad to cool off. Vibrant art with warm and cool colors supports the underlying theme of a day full of hot and cold.Series O... + Read More
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Series: Over the Rainbow The Science, Magic and Meaning of Rainbows Hardcover Rachael Davis 9781838748579 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 06, 2023

Covering the science, their various beautiful forms in nature, other amazing light forms and much more, this is the perfect book for budding scientists, artists or just lovers of all things rainbow.“A beautiful book that captures the science, history and cultural significance of rainbows. This book is for anyone who wants to learn more about one of nature’s most beautiful optical illusions!”—Rachel Ignotofsky, creator of Women in Science There’s nothing better than a rainbow appearing after a storm, but have you ever wondered why they appear an... + Read More
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Series: I LIKE TO READ COMICS Owl and Penguin: Best Day Ever Hardcover Vikram Madan 9780823451517 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 06, 2023

Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel series for emerging readers.Owl wants to play catch. But Penguin wants to play tennis! Which should they play? Sometimes best friends disagree. Though Owl and Penguin are opposites, they like to solve their conflicts with creative play. From conquering fears to flying a runaway kite, there’s nothing these pals can’t get through together.In five nearly wordless stories, expressive art leads the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and ... + Read More
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Series: Ruffles and the New Green Thing Hardcover David Melling 9781536229820 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Jun 06, 2023

Laugh with Ruffles as he faces all the troubles of toddler life in this brightly colored picture book series.There’s a new green thing in Ruffles’s bowl, and he does not want to try even the smallest nibble. When his friend Ralph comes to play, he spots the new green thing and happily takes a big bite. If Ralph can try the new green thing, then so can Ruffles. He quickly discovers that broccoli—the new green thing—is, in fact, delicious! The perfect story to encourage picky eaters to try new foods.
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Series: Salat in Secret Hardcover Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow 9781984848093 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 06, 2023

From the critically acclaimed author of Your Name Is a Song and the bestselling illustrator of The Proudest Blue comes a story about a Muslim boy who receives a salat (prayer) rug on his seventh birthday and becomes empowered about his faith.In this beautiful story of community, family, and acceptance, a boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day—a... + Read More
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Series: The Many Masks of Andy Zhou Hardcover Jack Cheng 9780525553823 $24.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Jun 06, 2023

Creative and brave sixth grader Andy Zhou faces big changes at school and at home in this new novel by the award-winning author of See You in the Cosmos.Andy Zhou is used to being what people need him to be: the good kid for his parents and now grandparents visiting from Shanghai, or the helpful sidekick to his best friend Cindy’s rebellious plans and schemes.So when Cindy decides they should try out for Movement at school on the first day of sixth grade, how can Andy say no? But between feeling out of place with the dancers, being hassled by h... + Read More
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Series: The Order of Things Hardcover Kaija Langley 9780593530900 $24.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Jun 06, 2023

A heart-rending novel-in-verse about a girl beginning to learn it is possible to go on even after a great loss.Eleven-year-old April Jackson loves playing the drums, almost as much as she loves her best friend, Zee, a violin prodigy. They both dream of becoming professional musicians one day. When Zee starts attending a new school that will nurture his talent, April decides it’s time for her to pursue her dreams, too, and finally take drum lessons. She knows she isn’t very good to start, but with Zee’s support, she also knows someday she can be... + Read More
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Series: THE SINISTER SECRETS The Sinister Secrets of Singe Hardcover Sean Ferrell 9781645951834 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Jun 06, 2023

The Wild Robot meets Sweet Tooth in the first book in a sweeping adventure series packed with robots, smugglers, battles, and a lonely boy trying to find where he fits in the world.Eleven-year-old Noah has grown up in a mysterious house that grows larger every night with only his mother and a robot-boy for company. He spends his days building robotic devices for the city of Liberty, a place he’s not even allowed to visit—not since his father almost destroyed it when Noah was only a baby.When Noah discovers a message hidden in one of his father’... + Read More
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Series: Thirst Paperback Varsha Bajaj 9780593354414 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Apr 18, 2023

This New York Times Bestseller features a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity—an act that Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile, in the high-rise building where she just started to work, she discovers that water streams out of every faucet ... + Read More
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Series: ALDRIN ADAMS ADVENTURE Aldrin Adams and the Cheese Nightmares Paperback Paul Howard 9780241441657 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 30, 2023

*Shortlisted for the Children’s Book of the Year - Irish Book Awards*The laugh-out-loud funny children’s book from Number-One-Bestselling Ross O’Carroll Kelly author, Paul Howard. Illustrated throughout by Lee Cosgrove.An adventure full of mystery, magic and cheeses that seriously, SERIOUSLY pong!ALDRIN ADAMS is an ordinary boy with an EXTRAORDINARY SUPERPOWER. When he eats cheese just before he goes to sleep, he can enter into other people’s dreams…AND THEIR NIGHTMARES!But why has he got this power? And what is he supposed to do with it?HE NEE... + Read More