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Series: One Tiny Bubble The Story of Our Last Universal Common Ancestor Hardcover Karen Krossing 9781771474450 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 04, 2022

The wondrous true story of one tiny bubble that sparked all life on Earth—including yours Meet LUCA—our Last Universal Common Ancestor, the itty-bitty organism that every unique life-form on Earth can be traced back to. This sprinkle-sized blob was formed from the dust of exploded stars, water, and a lot of heat. LUCA was a single cell that split into two, and these cells multiplied into more organisms that grew and changed. Over the billions of years that followed, the descendants of LUCA evolved into bacteria, mushrooms, sharks, fir trees, l... + Read More
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Series: Beautiful You, Beautiful Me Hardcover Tasha Spillett-Sumner 9781771474528 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 15, 2022

A child who looks different from her mother finds beauty and belonging in this new book from the creator of the New York Times bestseller I Sang You Down from the Stars Izzy’s favorite place to be is in Mama’s arms—skin to skin, safe and warm. One night, cuddled up on Mama’s lap, Izzy notices something she’s never noticed before: her skin is the color of chocolate, but Mama’s skin is the color of sand. When Izzy realizes she’s different from Mama in other ways, too, she feels sad and confused. She wants to be beautiful like Mama! But Mama addre... + Read More
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Series: The Line in the Sand Hardcover Thao Lam 9781771475709 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 15, 2022

Critically acclaimed creator Thao Lam, author of The Paper Boat and THAO, is back with a wordless story about conflict resolution A monster meanders down a beach, dragging a stick behind them and leaving a line in the sand. Meanwhile, a group of friends is at play—flying kites, building sandcastles, tossing a ball—until two of them become curious about the line that now seemingly divides them. What does the line mean? Tensions mount as the two ponder the situation. Should the line be crossed? Can it be crossed? Eyes narrow, feathers get ruff... + Read More
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Series: How to Party Like a Snail Hardcover Naseem Hrab 9781771474177 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 15, 2022

An introverted snail throws his own kind of party to celebrate all things quiet Snail is a party animal. Well...kind of. He loves the quiet things about parties: confetti, making new friends (using his indoor voice, of course), and the silence before everyone yells, “SURPRISE!” But when parties get loud, Snail retreats into his shell. He’s still partying, but no one can tell he’s having a good time while he’s tucked inside. His friends don’t understand why he doesn’t love loud parties like they do, and soon Snail’s party invites begin to dry u... + Read More
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Series: Hooray for Trucks! Hardcover Susan Hughes 9781771474672 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Oct 04, 2022

A joyful celebration of trucks and teamwork It’s time for the hardworking trucks at the construction site to get cleaned up! But when the narrator tries to round up the muddy machines, they dig in their wheels and refuse to be led away. They don’t want to waste time being soaked and lathered, scrubbed high and low—they want to flatten soil, haul dirt, carry bricks, and lift beams. They want to WORK! When the trucks discover that washing away the grime means they get to keep loading and lifting, they snap into action. It turns out that gettin... + Read More
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Series: The Tray of Togetherness Hardcover Flo Leung 9781771474627 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Nov 08, 2022

A delicious ode to food, family, and togetherness that celebrates Lunar New Year A little girl and her family are hosting a New Year party, an event marking the Lunar New Year. There’s a lot to do before the guests arrive! First, a trip to the market to fill up the Tray of Togetherness, a special candy box for the partygoers. Each of the eight lucky snacks in the Tray has an auspicious meaning: peanuts for a long life, pistachios for happiness, candied coconut for strong family ties…As the family returns home, they pass out delicious good wishe... + Read More
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Series: The Many Hats of Louie the Rat Hardcover Sakshi Mangal 9781771474955 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 15, 2022

An inventive rat saves the day with perseverance, creativity, kindness, and some helpful hats Louie the rat loves turning not-so-useful things into ingenious inventions, but none of the other rats in town seem to appreciate his odd, often ineffective gadgets. One day, Louie notices his fellow rats wearing some not-so-useful hats: huge hats that don’t fit through doorways, heavy hats that are difficult to walk in, and ridiculous hats that make it impossible to see. Inspired, Louie decides to make some useful hats for the town. From his never-end... + Read More
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Series: The Digger Dance Hardcover Judy Ann Sadler 9781771474535 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 15, 2022

A boy delights in the discovery that diggers can dance! When a young boy’s grandmother tells him that diggers can dance, he wants to see the dancing in action! But the diggers stay parked in a row outside their window while it rains. As the boy and his grandmother wait for the skies to clear, they decide to bake together. Using his imagination, the boy discovers that baking and diggers have a lot in common. He scoops and shovels sugar, digs in the dough, and soon the sun returns. He runs out to watch the diggers, and they really do dance: dippi... + Read More
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Series: Run! Hardcover Guilherme Karsten 9781771475358 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Nov 08, 2022

A thrilling and hilarious game of jungle hide-and-seek...Ready or not, here it comes! Deep in the heart of the jungle, something is on the hunt… All of the animals have to run, hide, make no noise, and leave no trace. Fleeing in a frenzy, each animal dashes off to find a wacky way to hide from the mysterious hunter on their trail. Will they find a hiding place in time? More importantly, who or what are they running from? Featuring vibrant, eye-catching illustrations, Run! is both a suspenseful and an amusing jungle jaunt. The easy-to-follow for... + Read More
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Series: Time to Go! Hardcover Marta Cunill 9781771475365 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 15, 2022

A fun, and funny, lesson in why following the crowd can sometimes be a good idea Three birds are left behind when they decide they can’t be bothered to fly south with their flock. But, despite their laziness, the birds are willing to put a lot of effort into beating the winter cold. The birds problem-solve and do everything they can think of to stay warm—trying (and failing at) everything from wearing winter coats like humans to living in the water like fish. When the three birds finally decide it’s even more work to stay warm in the winter tha... + Read More
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Series: Revenge of the Raccoons Hardcover Vivek Shraya 9781771474382 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 15, 2022

Rebellious raccoons take back the city in a hilarious urban romp by bestselling author and performer Vivek Shraya Raccoons are hitting the streets to finally tell their story. The bushy-tailed bandits take over the town, swinging from cranes, scampering through subway cars, and pestering the police. Amid the mischief, the raccoons describe themselves as humans see them: thieving “trash pandas” that steal doughnuts and cash, topple our green bins, and frighten our cats. But when asked why they’re invading the city, the raccoons insist they aren... + Read More
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Series: A Leopard Diary My Journey into the Hidden World of a Mother and Her Cubs Hardcover Suzi Eszterhas 9781771474917 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Nov 08, 2022

An inside look at the life of leopard cubs from nature photographer Suzi Eszterhas World-renowned wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas loves leopards, but their elusive nature makes them hard to photograph. So when Suzi is invited to photograph a leopard and her cubs at a nature reserve in Botswana, she packs her bags and boards a plane to Southern Africa! Through a series of diary entries, Suzi invites readers to follow two leopard cubs as they grow from tiny furballs to fierce predators. It’s a dangerous world for leopard cubs, so their mom... + Read More
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Series: Rock? Plant? Animal? How Nature Keeps Us Guessing Hardcover Etta Kaner 9781771474443 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 04, 2022

An interactive guessing game featuring nature’s most unusual adaptations and characteristics Can you tell the difference between a rock, a plant, and an animal? While it might sound simple, the vast diversity of life on earth can throw us some serious curveballs! Sometimes, what looks like a plant is actually an animal. Other times, what looks like an animal is actually a plant! Even things that look like living creatures can turn out to be unique rocks. Young readers are encouraged to challenge their pre-existing ideas about the natural worl... + Read More
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Series: Secret Schools True Stories of the Determination to Learn Hardcover Heather Camlot 9781771474603 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 15, 2022

Education goes undercover in this compelling look at some of the world’s most secretive schools through history Can you keep a secret? What if it meant hiding from your loved ones, sneaking out late at night, or risking imprisonment? And what if that secret was that you were going to school? From covert classrooms created by enslaved Africans in the United States, to academic schools disguised as “sewing lessons” for women in Afghanistan, to espionage schools run by powerful governments, Secret Schools explores the hidden classrooms that hav... + Read More
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Series: Baby Animals Baby Animals Playing Paperback Suzi Eszterhas 9781771475747 $11.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Aug 15, 2022

See baby animals at play in the first book in a nature book series, now in paperback Around the world, baby animals use play to learn and practice important skills. Whether it’s baby lemurs climbing trees, giraffe calves galloping in the grass, or cheetah brothers wrestling, baby animals at play are not only adorable — they can teach us about animal behavior, too. The first book in the series, Baby Animals Playing showcases ten species from three continents, each engaged in different forms of play. Stunning, intimate, full-color photographs by ... + Read More
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Series: Baby Animals Baby Animals Moving Paperback Suzi Eszterhas 9781771475754 $11.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Aug 15, 2022

See how baby animals get around in this awww-inducing book, now in paperback Around the world, baby animals move in different ways. Whether it’s egret chicks practicing flapping their wings, zebra calves learning to run just a few hours after they’re born, or baby orangutans hanging onto their moms as they swing through the jungle, baby animals on the go are not only adorable—they can teach us about animal behavior, too. This second book in the Baby Animals series showcases twelve species from around the globe, each moving in different ways. ... + Read More
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Series: Baby Animals Baby Animals Eating Paperback Suzi Eszterhas 9781771475761 $11.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Aug 15, 2022

See what baby animals eat in the third book of this nonfiction series, now in paperback Around the world, baby animals eat to grow big and strong. Whether it’s bear cubs snacking on clams, giraffes munching on leaves, or chimpanzee babies drinking milk from their moms, baby animals eating are not only adorable—they can teach us about animal behavior, too. The third book in the Baby Animals series, Baby Animals Eating showcases more than 10 species from around the world eating different things. Stunning, intimate, full-color photographs by Suzi... + Read More
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Series: Baby Animals Baby Animals with Their Families Paperback Suzi Eszterhas 9781771475778 $11.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Aug 15, 2022

See what a baby animal’s family looks like in the final book of this nonfiction series, now in paperback Around the world, baby animals grow up in all kinds of families. Whether it’s albatrosses raising babies in big colonies or sibling pairs of polar bears, baby animals with their families are not only adorable—they can teach us about animal behavior, too. The fourth and final book in the Baby Animals series, Baby Animals with Their Families showcases more than ten species from around the world in different family behaviors and arrangements.... + Read More
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Series: Phoebe Phoebe Sounds It Out Paperback Julie Zwillich 9781771475860 $11.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 15, 2022

A relatable story about the challenge of learning to spell your name Meet Phoebe. Unfortunately, her name doesn’t look quite like it sounds! At school, her classmates practice writing their names, but Phoebe struggles. Her teacher tells her to “just sound it out.” Phoebe doubts herself and procrastinates before resolving to try. Readers are privy to her funny, endearing interior monologue and little-kid rationale as she writes the result: FEEBY. Told in a relatable, introspective voice, this school story conveys the feelings and worries of a fi... + Read More
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Series: Poppy and Sam Poppy and Sam and the Search for Sleep Paperback Cathon 9781771475730 $11.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 15, 2022

Strawberry-sized sleuths Poppy and Sam are back on the job! The seasons are changing in the garden, and Poppy and her panda buddy, Sam, are stocking up for a long winter’s nap. There’s just one problem: Poppy can’t sleep! Determined to hibernate like her friends, Poppy, with Sam in tow, goes hunting for advice on how to get to sleep. Other garden creatures are full of ideas on how to nod off. The bees suggest snuggling into a honeycomb. The frog says a mug of fly milk does the trick, while the ants recommend a good book before bed. But will any... + Read More
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Series: Off to Class (updated edition) Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World Paperback Susan Hughes 9781771475792 $15.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 15, 2022

Travel around the globe to visit some of the world's most incredible schools, and meet the students who attend them, in this award-winning nonfiction pick for ages 9 to 12. This edition of a bestselling favorite is newly updated and re-released in 2022. When North American kids picture a school, odds are they see rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and linoleum hallways. But there are schools in caves, on boats, and on train platforms; there are green schools, mobile schools, and even treehouse schools. There’s a whole world of unusual schools... + Read More