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Series: COSMIC KIDS Sarah's Brave Adventure A Cosmic Kids Yoga Journey Hardcover Brooke Vitale 9780593386279 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 21, 2022

For fans of the hit YouTube show Cosmic Kids, this original picture book teaches kids easy yoga poses and mindfulness through a fun, interactive story.Sarah receives a mysterious letter inviting her to the top of the mountain for a party. But to get there, she’ll have to face dark woods, a raging river, and the mountain itself! Can she be brave and make it to the party? Find out in this brand new Cosmic Kids adventure, and practice yoga and mindfulness with Sarah as you read along!Series Overview: Cosmic Kids is a YouTube sensation with over 1 ... + Read More
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Series: Look to the Skies The Magical Migration of the Monarch Butterfly Hardcover Nicola Edwards 9781680102741 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 28, 2022

Experience the wonder of the migration of monarch butterflies as they travel across North America in search of warmer temperatures in this engaging book, which features die cuts throughout.Every year, monarch butterflies begin a lengthy migration across North America in search of warmer temperatures. The butterflies travel 3,000 miles across open fields, forests, lakes and streams, and mountains, and as they fly, people across the country look to the skies. From children playing in the water to families out for a walk in the park, everyone turn... + Read More
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Series: LADYBIRD SING-ALONG STORIES The Dinos on the Bus Hardcover Peter Millett 9780241537619 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Jun 14, 2022

Roar, stomp, and clap along to the tune of “Wheels on the Bus” with a group of playful dinosaurs as they go on their first bus journey!Hop on the bus with a rowdy bunch of dinosaurs, as they travel up and down, round and round, all through the land. A delightful reinvention of the classic “Wheels on the Bus” rhyme, this book is full of action-packed moments, dynamic illustrations, and is sure to take readers on a fun-filled adventure!
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Series: Air Miles Hardcover John Burningham 9781536223347 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 07, 2022

A poignant exploration of love, loss, and possibility, inspired by the last story idea from the legendary John Burningham.Miles was a difficult dog until he got his own motor car. But now he is growing older, and new challenges are arising. He doesn’t chase balls like he used to. His legs hurt whenever he takes walks. And sometimes he doesn’t hear when Norman calls him. So when Norman learns that Mr. Huddy’s small airplane is in need of a pilot, Miles takes to the skies. In a deeply moving, ultimately uplifting picture book, the star of Motor M... + Read More
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Series: UNI THE UNICORN Uni the Unicorn: The Haunted Pumpkin Patch Paperback Amy Krouse Rosenthal 9780593484173 $9.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 28, 2022

Uni the Unicorn is ready for Halloween—and kids will find a special treat of sparkly stickers inside, too! Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn!This new line of UNI THE UNICORN paperback storybooks begins with a spooky twist! Uni is planting a pumpkin patch. But, uh oh! Uni’s very first pumpkin gets squished! Uni’s friend Goldie thinks she saw something spooky in the pumpkin patch…What could it be? Uni isn’t scared—Uni knows just how to be brave and solve the mystery! UNI 8x8’s are storybooks with a strong magical theme and a... + Read More
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Series: We Adopted a Baby Chick Hardcover Lori Joy Smith 9780735266551 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 14, 2022

An adorable baby chicken is the latest addition to the family in this sweet picture book based on a true story. An irresistible and unique twist on a sibling story and for anyone who loves cute baby animals!Albert the sheep is the only one unhappy about the new addition to the family. Tina is a tiny, fluffy baby chick — and she gets all the attention. Albert is big and loud, and he can’t resist Mom’s vegetables (“Get out of the garden, Albert!”). Sprout the dog doesn’t have time for Albert anymore. The cats only have eyes for Tina. And though h... + Read More
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Series: Wheels, No Wheels Hardcover Shannon McNeill 9780735270374 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 28, 2022

Adorable barnyard animals go for a joyride in this hilarious tale, perfect for very young readers and fans of Little Blue Truck.A llama has no wheels.A turtle has no wheels.A cat has no wheels.Not to worry! A skateboard has wheels, a tractor has wheels and a bike has wheels.Some wily farm animals decide to go for a ride, leaving the farmer without her wheels. After the animals go and go and go and go, chaos ensues…but luckily there are some truck driving chicks to save the day.
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Series: Wild Horses Hardcover Melissa Marr 9780593109113 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jun 14, 2022

Gorgeous photographs and an evocative text sing the praises of a real-life herd of wild horses running free in Arizona, in this ode to the beauty of these glorious creatures.Between one breath and the next, / the Wild Horses appear.Gliding through trees, / weaving between cactus and rock.In beautiful poetry and vivid photographs, Melissa Marr shares her feelings of awe while watching a real-life herd of majestic wild horses in Arizona. When they appear, the wind itself seems to stand still. They are grand in their movements as they do all the t... + Read More
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Series: Poo-Dunit? A Forest Floor Mystery Hardcover Katelyn Aronson 9781536216370 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 07, 2022

This rollicking, rhyming tale of animal poo will have children squealing with laughter—even as they learn about forest ecosystems and discover surprising facts about scat.Sniff, sniff! went Mouse. Whiff, whiff! went Mouse.“Who left this poo outside my house? I must undo this mystery. Poo-dunit?”Mouse is dismayed to step outside her house one morning only to discover a giant pile of poo! Who could have done such a dastardly deed? Mouse questions all the animals of the forest, but it’s too big to be Squirrel’s, too dark to be Coyote’s, and too me... + Read More
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Series: Peter Rabbit The Big Outdoors Sticker Activity Book Paperback Beatrix Potter 9780241522202 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jul 26, 2022

Follow Peter as he walks through the woods, plants flowers and visits the farmyard, learning all about the natural world as he goes. This fun-filled sticker book has over 250 stickers!Packed full of everyone’s favourite woodland friends, activities, games and stickers, this book is perfect to use at anytime - from holidays to rainy days, this book will keep little paws busy for hours!Check out the other titles in our Peter Rabbit activity books range: Hop, Skip and Stick Activity BookHoppy Holiday Sticker Activity BookChristmas Fun Sticker Acti... + Read More
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Series: Nervous Nigel Hardcover Bethany Christou 9781536223866 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jul 05, 2022

A nervous crocodile from a long line of competitive swimmers must find the courage to be honest with his family in this illustrated picture book about being true to yourself.Nigel loves swimming. The water is his favorite place to be, and he comes from a long line of swimming champions. His mother is the fastest swimmer in crocodile history, and his sister was the first crocodile to get a perfect diving score. But Nigel doesn’t like competitions. His heart hammers when the whistle blows, and his tail trembles when he hears the shouting from the... + Read More
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Series: The Bad Day Hardcover Frann Preston-Gannon 9781536223781 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 14, 2022

A timely message about the value of collaboration and helping those in needSquirrel is left hanging when a search for a tasty nut goes wrong. Meanwhile, Bird has his beak buried in a tree trunk, Snake is tied in a knot, Tortoise is upside-down, and Fox? Well, Fox has a suspicious stomachache. These animals are all having a VERY BAD DAY!But soon it becomes clear that little Mouse is having the worst day of all, and his friends can only help him—and one another—if they work together.
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Series: Is This Your Class Pet? Hardcover Troy Cummings 9780593432167 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 28, 2022

An adorable letter writing dog helps a class pet on the loose get back to its classroom in this companion to the New York Times bestseller Can I Be Your Dog?, and I Found a Kitty! Arfy is a reading buddy, visiting schools and helping kids who are learning to read. One day, upon arriving home, Arfy notices a stowaway in his vest pocket—a turtle! Arfy must write letters to each of the teachers—and even the principal!—to find the classroom whose terrarium is missing this little terrapin. Can Arfy get this little lady back to her rightful class?Ano... + Read More
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Series: A Unicorn on a Unicycle A Counting Book of Wheels Hardcover Lynda Graham-Barber 9781682632512 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Jun 28, 2022

A unicorn, animals driving cars, and fireworks! Counting numbers is a ton of razzle-dazzle fun for everyone!Follow along with a cool cast of critters as they parade down a road, led by unicorn a unicycle. Let’s count all the wheels on their scooters, bikes, and cars as they go by! 1, 2, 3… How many wheels can you see at the Zoom-Zoom-Whee Jamboree?Math lovers will enjoy searching each spread for wheels to count as they’re introduced to a variety of vehicles alongside their 1 through 10 numbers. Each time a new animal joins the unicorn’s parade,... + Read More
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Series: Ice Cream Face Hardcover Heidi Woodward Sheffield 9780525518488 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jun 21, 2022

The Ezra Jack Keats Award–winning creator of Brick by Brick brings to delicious life the anxiety and elation involved in waiting in line to get ice cream.As far as this ice-cream-loving kid is concerned, every meal should include ice cream. In any form, in every flavor, he loves it all. But what he doesn’t love is seeing other people with ice cream . . . while he’s still waiting in line for his. That’s when he can get his mad, “no-ice-cream-yet, waiting-in-a-long-line face”—until he finally gets his cone, and his mad face melts into somethin... + Read More
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Series: Kalamata's Kitchen: Taste Buds in Harmony Hardcover Sarah Thomas 9780593307953 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 28, 2022

Kalamata and her alligator sidekick Al Dente are back in a brand-new adventure! Join them and their friend Kyo as they discover how different ideas and ingredients can create magic when mixed together!This charming picture book champions teamwork, harmony, and creativity, and reminds us that sometimes the answers we’re looking for can be found in unexpected places.Kalamata and her friends Al Dente, Kyo, Dovie, and Knox are practicing their dance routine for the upcoming talent show. But none of them agree on what the routine is missing—Dovie th... + Read More
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Series: We Are Family Paperback Patricia Hegarty 9781664340411 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 07, 2022

This engaging picture book celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of families—and no matter how different they may seem, the love that is shared is all the same. Every family is unique and special. Some families are made up of many people, and some are much smaller. Sometimes family members look like each other, and sometimes they don’t! From busy mornings before school to special times spent together, families engage in many similar activities. This engaging picture book celebrates the diversity of families around the world and explores the w... + Read More
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Series: We Came to America Paperback Faith Ringgold 9780593482704 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jun 28, 2022

Acclaimed artist and Caldecott-winning picture book creator Faith Ringgold shares an inspiring look at America’s lineage in this stunning ode to our country—past, present, and future. America is a land of diversity. Whether driven by dreams and hope, or escaping poverty or persecution, our ancestors—and the faces of America today—represent people from every reach of the globe. And each person brought with them a unique gift—of art and music; of determination and grit; of ideas and strength—that forever shaped the country we all call home. Vivi... + Read More
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Series: PREOFESSOR GOOSE DEBUNKS FAIRY Professor Goose Debunks Goldilocks and the Three Bears Hardcover Paulette Bourgeois 9780735267305 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 21, 2022

The first in a new series by the author of Franklin the Turtle! Join Professor Goose in this STEM-filled picture book as she fact-checks classic fairy tales and shares the science behind these flawed stories.Mother Goose’s fairy tales are NOT based in science, and her great niece Professor Goose thinks it’s time to share the truth. Join Professor Goose as she — literally — travels through the pages of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, fact-checking, exposing the flaws and explaining the science. Bears don’t live in cottages — they prefer dens! Th... + Read More
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Series: The Fog Catcher's Daughter Hardcover Marianne McShane 9781536211306 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jun 28, 2022

A brave young girl rows out to meet her destiny in a lavishly illustrated original tale steeped in fairy lore, from a traditional Irish storyteller.A daughter embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her father in this beautiful, eerie, and timeless original folktale. Eily and her father live in Ireland, three fields from the sea, within sight of the enchanted isle of Lisnashee. The fairy folk who live there cause mischief and harm to any who trespass, but once a year at Midsummer, Eily’s father, the Fog Catcher, rows out to collect magic from t... + Read More
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Series: I Am a Baby Hardcover Bob Shea 9781536218329 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Jun 14, 2022

From the creator of the mega-popular Dinosaur vs. series comes a hilariously deadpan look at new parenthood—from a baby’s point of view.I am not sleepy.I am not sleepy because I am a baby.Mommy is sleepy.Mommy is sleepy because I am a baby.With humor and sympathy, Bob Shea looks at the chaos of life with a baby as amiably narrated by the new arrival. Repeating the mantra (and blithe explanation) “because I am a baby,” the tiny narrator leads us through scenes of exhaustion, grumpiness, squishy diapers, spilled milk, cowering kittens, and chubby... + Read More
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Series: A Wish for Twins The Tale of Our Two Miracles Hardcover Dorothia Rohner 9780593481974 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 14, 2022

An inspirational picture book about the miracle of twins, in the tradition of Nancy Tillman’s On the Night You Were Born.Families of twins will see their own hopes and dreams beautifully expressed in this charming and emotional origin story:You once twinkled in the stars, criss-crossed the cosmos, before and beyond. Until one magic moment…destiny dawned. In this luminescent and poetic story, twin babies float and play in the cosmos—at first alone, and then together—dreaming of cuddles and kisses and a place to call home. Soon, they are tenderly... + Read More
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Series: You Are My Favorite Color Hardcover Gillian Sze 9780593203101 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 07, 2022

A lyrical story of parental love that celebrates and takes pride in the many shades of brown skin. Perfect for fans of I Am Enough, Hey Black Child, Hair Love, and Our Skin.When you ask me why your skin is brown,I will tell you that you are my favorite color.I will say that your skin was decided long, long ago.Time was just waiting for you.So begins a mother’s celebration of her children’s brown skin, told through warm and vivid poetry. With sweeping descriptions of what brown skin means—it is the brawny bear whose paws know the ground of its h... + Read More
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Series: The Summer of Diving Hardcover Sara Stridsberg 9781644211342 $24.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jun 28, 2022

A New York Times Book Review Best Children’s Book of 2022The award-winning and beautiful story of a child coping with her father’s absence. The book tackles a difficult subject with great tenderness, validating a child’s experience of a parent suffering from depression.“This poignant, gentle book…will be immensely helpful to anyone caring for the child of someone with major depression. It fills an important gap in literature for young children.”—Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon (winner of the National Book Award) and Far From the Tre... + Read More
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Series: Saving the Butterfly A story about refugees Hardcover Helen Cooper 9781536220551 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 07, 2022

Two resourceful siblings begin a new life as refugees in a poetic picture book about thriving—in your own time—after great loss.From an award-winning author and a talented debut illustrator comes a profound story about child refugees healing and building new lives. When rescuers meet the boat, there are only two people left—a big child and a little one. The big one, remembering the trip across the dark sea, hides indoors. The little one ventures out, making friends, laughing, growing strong. When he brings the outside in, in the form of a butte... + Read More
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Series: Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective Hardcover Elizabeth Olsen 9780593351444 $23.99 Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 28, 2022

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!Award-winning actress Elizabeth Olsen and esteemed musician Robbie Arnett have created a fresh approach to wellness in a new series that shows children ways to manage anxiety. A perfect back-to-school read!Meet Hattie Harmony, Worry Detective.She’s always there to help her friends when they need her. And the first day of school can cause a lot of jitters—from speaking in front of the class to taking the bus. Hattie always finds the perfect tools to calm her friends’ bodies and minds. But when her own fear... + Read More
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Series: Look Out, Wolf! There's a Beast in Your Book Hardcover Jude Evans 9781680102734 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 28, 2022

The big, bad wolf is trying to be the bad guy in the forest—but everyone in his story is afraid of someone else! A hilarious twist on a classic tale that features lift-the-flaps throughout.It’s a beautiful day in the forest, and all of the animals are enjoying themselves. Suddenly, the big, bad wolf appears, ready to gobble everyone up! But to the wolf’s surprise, no one is afraid of him; in fact, they ask him to save them from the bad guy in the forest. The wolf sets off to the home of the three little pigs, and they ask him to help them make ... + Read More
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Series: Every Dog in the Neighborhood Hardcover Philip C. Stead 9780823444274 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 21, 2022

How many dogs live in the neighborhood? Louis decides to find out—by meeting every single one.Louis really wants a dog, but his Grandma insists, “There are enough dogs in the neighborhood already.” While Louis disagrees, he realizes he needs more information to support his argument: so he sets out to figure out how many dogs live in the neighborhood. While Grandma sets out on errands of her own, Louis starts knocking on doors. He meets big dogs and little dogs, dogs with jobs, dogs who eat socks, and dogs who are much missed. (He also meets c... + Read More
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Series: Ruby and the Itsy-Bitsy (Icky) Bug Hardcover Allison Wortche 9780593174173 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 21, 2022

Ruby does NOT like bugs! Until she’s forced to spend some time looking more closely at one…A funny story for kids with big feelings and curious minds.When Ruby discovers a bug on her window one morning she FREAKS OUT! She loves animals, just NOT bugs! But no amount of blowing or squirting or yelling will get this bug to go away. It will get Ruby stuck in a time out. With lots of time to study Mr. Yuck-bug, Ruby grudgingly decides he may have some interesting qualities after all. He’s strong. A good listener. And his little antennae might be an ... + Read More
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Series: Hum and Swish Paperback Matt Myers 9780823451791 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 07, 2022

Celebrate creativity, introversion, summer sun—and the beauty of a little peace and quiet!It’s a glorious summer day at the shore, and all Jamie wants is to finish her art project in the sand. A little time to herself is all she needs. But everyone around keeps asking her pesky questions she doesn’t know how to answer: what are you making? Aren’t you clever?Jamie does her best to tune it all out and focus on her creation…until she finds a like-minded friend, who’s as happy to work quietly as she is.Widely respected artist Matt Myers makes his d... + Read More
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Series: Frances in the Country Hardcover Liz Garton Scanlon 9780823443321 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 07, 2022

Frances is a city kid, but it’s hard for her to fit in. City walls aren’t for climbing, city rooms aren’t for running, city shops and city yards are too crowded, and there are so many rules that Frances can’t seem to follow. A New York Times Best Children’s Book of the YearShe takes a trip to visit her cousins in the country, where she finds cats for chasing, roads for racing down, ladders for leaping, and fields full of animals. When it’s time to go home, it’s not easy to leave her cousins, but she invites them to visit and see the sights a... + Read More
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Series: BIG GOLDEN BOOK Disney Encanto Big Golden Book (Disney Encanto) Hardcover Golden Books 9780593645550 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 14, 2022

This Big Golden Book is based on Disney Encanto!Disney Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just... + Read More
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Series: Kapaemahu Hardcover Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu 9780593530061 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 07, 2022

An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or mahu, brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, based on the Academy Award–contending short film.In the 15th century, four mahu sail from Tahiti to Hawaii and share their gifts of science and healing with the people of Waikiki. The islanders return this gift with a monument of four boulders in their honor, which the mahu imbue with healing powers before disappearing.As time passes, foreigners inhabit the island and the once-sacred stones are forgo... + Read More
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Series: Mi Ciudad Sings Hardcover Cynthia Harmony 9780593226841 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 14, 2022

After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican neighborhood might be shaken, but it cannot be broken.As a little girl and her dog embark on their daily walk through the city, they skip and spin to the familiar sounds of revving cars, clanking bikes, friendly barks, and whistling camote carts. But what they aren’t expecting to hear is the terrifying sound of a rumbling earthquake…and then…silence.With captivating text and lively, beautiful illustrations, this heartwarming story leaves readers with the m... + Read More
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Series: The Notebook Keeper A Story of Kindness from the Border Hardcover Stephen Briseño 9780593307052 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 28, 2022

Based on true events, this inspiring story follows a mama and her daughter who are denied entry at the U.S. border, and must find the refugee in charge of “the notebook,” an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the U.S.Before, the sun drenched the yard. Our neighbor’s laughter danced in the streets. Now, the streets are quiet. Papa is gone, and we are no longer safe here. We are leaving, too. In this moving and stunningly-illustrated picture book, Noemi and Mama flee their home in Mexico, and head for the US border. There, they look... + Read More
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Series: Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules! Hardcover e.E. Charlton-Trujillo 9781536209549 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 28, 2022

When a sassy drummer starts kindergarten, the rules of school cramp her style. What’s a young rock star to do?When Lupe Lopez struts through the doors of Hector P. Garcia Elementary in sunglasses with two taped-up Number 2 pencils—drumsticks, of course—poking from her pocket, her confidence is off the charts. All day, Lupe drums on desks, tables, and chairs while Ms. Quintanilla reminds her of school rules. Lupe has her own rules: 1) Don’t listen to anyone. 2) Make lots of noise. ¡Rataplán! 3) Have fans, not friends. But with her new teacher le... + Read More
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Series: Rosie and the Pre-Loved Dress Hardcover Leanne Hatch 9780593354483 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 14, 2022

A sweet picture book about a girl who finds a special dress at a thrift store and imagines who may have owned the dress before her.When Rosie finds the most beautiful yellow dress at her local thrift store, the first thing she notices when she brings it home is a name written on the tag: Mila. Rosie wonders if Mila liked any of the same things she did, and what amazing things Mila might have done in the dress.The dress makes Rosie feel like her best self—like she can do anything. But soon it’s time to donate the dress so someone else can make t... + Read More
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Series: A Mermaid Girl Hardcover Sana Rafi 9780593327609 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Jun 28, 2022

A young girl celebrates the experience of wearing a burkini for the first time in this lyrical and heartwarming picture book that casts a fresh light on timeless summer activities, and celebrates cultural traditions and intergenerational bonds.Summer is here and Heba is so excited to wear her new, yellow burkini to the community pool for the first time! She can’t wait to look like the other mermaid girls in her family and sparkle like the sun.But when Heba arrives at the pool and her friends start asking her questions about her new special swim... + Read More
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Series: Bea and Mr. Jones 40th Anniversary Edition Hardcover Amy Schwartz 9780593519998 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jun 28, 2022

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Amy Schwartz’s classic picture book with this stunning reissue that will empower readers to never underestimate themselves!It’s been forty years since Bea and her father first swapped places—Bea trading her lunchbox for a briefcase and Mr. Jones leaving his corporate job for a spot in the kindergarten classroom. This New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year and Reading Rainbow featured title holds up as a beautifully matter-of-fact story showcasing hugely relevant early childhood themes of empowerment, ... + Read More
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Series: KINDERGARTEN BOOK, A KINDergarten Where Kindness Matters Every Day Hardcover Vera Ahiyya 9780593484623 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 21, 2022

Written by kindergarten teacher and Instagram influencer affectionately known as the Tutu Teacher, comes a picture book about a class that creates a kindness pledge to ensure that their class is the kindest it can possibly be.It’s the first day of Kindergarten and Leo isn’t at all ready. Leo is a quiet kid and would prefer to stay home. Over the summer, his new teacher, Ms. Perry sent a letter asking her students to think about how to show kindness in school. She explained that they would be making a kindness pledge, and each student should bri... + Read More
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Series: Mouse's Wood A Year in Nature Hardcover Alice Melvin 9780500652701 $25.95 JUVENILE FICTION Jun 07, 2022

An exquisitely illustrated picture book with special die-cut flaps that follows the woodland ramblings of Mouse and highlights the change in seasons. Written with a gentle rhyme that reflects the slow pace of Mouse’s rambling journey, and illustrated in Alice Melvin’s inimitable style, Mouse’s Wood is a heartwarming celebration of slow living in nature. This beautifully designed book also features special die-cut flaps and includes a spread featuring a nature calendar of plants, birds, and animals for children to search for in the wild. M... + Read More
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Series: The Surprise Hardcover Zadie Smith 9781774880609 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 28, 2022

Celebrating the quiet power of being different, The Surprise is the children’s debut from acclaimed authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird, with art from exciting newcomer Magenta Fox.Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit—and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality.The Surprise is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by two veteran writers, and... + Read More
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Series: Rosa's Song Hardcover Helena Ku Rhee 9780593375495 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 14, 2022

In this diverse picture book, a young immigrant from South Korea finds community and friendship in an apartment house filled with other newly arrived kids.When Jae looks out the window of his new home, he wishes he could still see his old village, his old house, and his old friends. But his new apartment feels empty and nothing outside is familiar. Jae just arrived from South Korea and doesn’t even speak the new language. Yet, making friends is the same wherever you go and he soon meets a girl with a colorful bird perched on her shoulder. Rosa... + Read More
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Series: Today I'm Strong Hardcover Nadiya Hussain 9780593525944 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jun 14, 2022

A classic in the making from the winner of The Great British Baking Show and star of Nadiya Bakes, about a young girl finding her strength in spite of a schoolyard bully.I love to go to school. Well, most days I do.There are some days when what I really want is to stay at home with you.Most days, this little girl loves to go to school and play with her friends. But sometimes the schoolyard can feel like a battleground where she has to dodge mean words from a bully. Luckily, she always has her steadfast tiger by her side—even if she’s the only o... + Read More
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Series: Under the Same Sky Paperback Britta Teckentrup 9781664340404 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 07, 2022

Explore the emotions, hopes, dreams, and activities that we all share in this vibrant book, which features die-cut pages and a skillful weaving of text and illustration. There are so many different kinds of people in the world, in so many different places. But we all share the same emotions, hopes, and dreams, and we all engage in the same activities to find joy in our lives. This enchanting picture book, which features die-cut pages, explores the idea that we are all connected by a common thread, despite differences in who we are and where we ... + Read More
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Series: CHICKEN SOUP SOUL KIDS Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS: Oliver Powers Through Helping Out at Home Hardcover JaNay Brown-Wood 9781623542788 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jun 14, 2022

Everyday heroes never take the easy way out! The Sunshine Squad learns about responsibility.Before he can play with his friends, Oliver has to finish his chores…but there are so many! Sunshine Squad to the rescue! His friends help him finish his homework, clean up, and make his little sister a snack, remembering some of their own jobs along the way. Turn to the back of the book for ideas to help keep track of responsibilities.Series Overview: Chicken Soup for the Soul Kids books impart life lessons, that warm the heart with heaping spoonfuls of... + Read More
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Series: CHICKEN SOUP SOUL KIDS Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS: Will Mia Play It Safe? A Book About Trying New Things Hardcover JaNay Brown-Wood 9781623542795 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jun 14, 2022

Everyday heroes are always open to new experiences! The Sunshine Squad learns about trying new things.Mia is so good at basketball, but how about trying new things? Not so much. When a new girl, Amelia, shows up to play, Mia sticks with the team she knows—but it turns out that Amelia has a thing or two to teach Mia. Not only is Amelia a good basketball player, she also makes crazy-cool inventions! She’ll fit right in with the Sunshine Squad as their resident inventor. The back of the book includes info how children can be open to new ideas and ... + Read More
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Series: Brave Every Day Hardcover Trudy Ludwig 9780593306376 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 28, 2022

From social-emotional learning expert Trudy Ludwig and award-winning picture book illustrator Patrice Barton (co-creators of The Invisible Boy) comes a story about managing anxiety and finding the courage to stand up for yourself and others.Most kids love hide-and-seek, but Camila just wants to hide. Hiding is what she does best when she worries, and she worries a LOT.What if…I can’t…I’m scared!A class trip to the aquarium causes her worries to pile up like never before. But when an anxious classmate asks for help, Camila discovers that her hea... + Read More
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Series: Twelve Days of Kindness Hardcover Irene Latham 9780525514169 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jun 21, 2022

Inspired by “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” this picture book illustrates the many different forms that kindness can take, from veteran picture book author Irene Latham.On the ﬁrst day of kindness,I will give to you a hug that’s warm and true.There are many ways to be kind. Follow one girl as she expresses gratitude through kind deeds all her own—a smile or encouraging word or even shared snacks—and discovers one act of kindness inspires another. In this heartwarming lyrical text, twelve acts of everyday kindness are set to the tune of “The Twe... + Read More
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Series: The Station Cat Hardcover DK 9780744050127 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jun 28, 2022

A stunning picture book about the power of hope. A lonely little kitten wanders into a dull, gray station, full of dull, gray people. Her colorful fur and bright green eyes bring warmth and life to this weary place, and soon people begin to notice the kitten. As she learns about the different travelers and their struggles from loss and loneliness, the little kitten wants to help fill their world with hope and color, too. In this timely and important book, author and illustrator Stephen Hogtun shows young readers the pride and sense of purpose t... + Read More
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Series: Kindness Grows Paperback Britta Teckentrup 9781664340381 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 07, 2022

Angry words can ruin friendships, but a gesture as simple as a smile can cause kindness to bloom and friendships to mend. Die-cut pages feature a sapling that grows into a flowering tree with each turn of the page as kindness is spread.Harsh words, disagreements, and shouting can cause friendships to bend and sometime break. Friends are sad when they’re left out, and once a mean word is spoken, it’s impossible to take it back. But what if we were to spread kindness instead? Offering words of encouragement, sharing, caring for others, and playi... + Read More
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Series: Zack and Ike Are Exactly Alike Hardcover Suzanne Bloom 9781635925722 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 07, 2022

Friendship is about far more than being alike in this simple yet satisfying story.Zack and Ike are best friends who like to think they’re exactly alike. They have the same backpack, the same bike, and the same kind hearts. But what happens when these best friends disagree? And what happens when they meet a new friend who is exactly different—or is she? In this classic friendship story written by award-winning author Suzanne Bloom, readers will see that Zack and Ike are alike in some ways, but different in others—and that’s okay! Because you don... + Read More
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Series: We Are Together Paperback Britta Teckentrup 9781664340398 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 07, 2022

Celebrate the power of love and friendship in this beautiful book that features vibrant artwork, die-cut pages, and the inspiring message that when we work together, we can affect change.Each of us is wonderful and special on our own. But when we team up with friends, family, and even those whom we don’t know, we can make amazing things happen. This inspiring book, which features vibrant artwork and die-cut pages, takes readers on a journey to understand that while we are able to accomplish much on our own, we will achieve even more, and be abl... + Read More
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Series: Rum Pum Pum Paperback David L. Harrison 9780823451784 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jul 26, 2022

Journey through a jungle in this story about animal sounds, friendship, and music from two of the most beloved contemporary children’s books author-poets.“Rrrrh!” means “Let’s be friends” in tiger talk, but the other animals don’t understand him and run away! Maybe the gentle “rum-pum-pum” of a found drum can help him. Tiger strikes the drum with his tail—and friends start to follow: a monkey who says “chee-chee-chee” which means “I will come too” in monkey talk, a rhino who says “ouggh” which means “I will come too” in rhino talk, a pa... + Read More
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Series: The Long Ride Home Hardcover Stephanie Graegin 9780593426029 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 28, 2022

A tender picture book that celebrates memories and friendship about a young koala and a friend who has moved away.Little Koala has a long ride home, and every place her mother passes invokes a memory of her best friend: the ice cream shop where they giggled uncontrollably; the hill in the park where they crashed their bikes (that memory also lives on as a little scar on Koala’s knee), the library where they borrowed their favorite book again and again. Koala’s friendship blooms beautifully on the page, seamlessly interwoven with the ride home,... + Read More
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Series: LITTLE CROCODILE What Does Little Crocodile Say At the Park? Hardcover Eva Montanari 9780735268159 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Jun 21, 2022

A little crocodile explores a day at the park in this colorful, noisy book filled with sounds and new experiences—some wonderful, some not—that are sure to delight toddlers.What sounds does Little Crocodile hear on a trip to the park?Grandma says “Sweet Pea!”The pigeons go flap, flapThe dandelion goes pffffThe chatter goes chit chatThe merry-go-round goes wheeeAnd the crocodile says…WAHHHH!In this charming book of sounds, Little Crocodile visits the park with Grandma and Grandpa and experiences being left out, kindness and independence, ultimat... + Read More
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Series: Goodnight Racism Hardcover Ibram X. Kendi 9780593110515 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 14, 2022

National Book Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi (How to Be an Antiracist, Antiracist Baby) returns with a new picture book that serves as a modern bedtime classic.As children all over the world get ready for bed, the moon watches over them. The moon knows that when we sleep, we dream. And when we dream, we imagine what is possible and what the world can be.With dynamic, imaginative art and poetic prose, Goodnight Racism delivers important messages about antiracism, justice, and equality in an easy-to-read format... + Read More
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Series: My Lala Hardcover Thomas King 9780735269347 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 07, 2022

A joyful picture book about confidence featuring a little girl making her mark on the world, from acclaimed author Thomas King, and for fans of Ladybug Girl.Lala wakes up one morning and decides that she owns the world. Quick as a fox, she bounds to her box of treasures and finds her shiny red dots — to mark what is hers, because there’s nothing that’s not!Lala’s bear gets a dot, as does her blankie, boots, and even the markers she uses to make scrawls on her walls. When she finishes labeling everything in her room and goes to label her dad-dad... + Read More
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Series: MY PURPLE WORLD The World Needs More Purple Schools Hardcover Kristen Bell 9780593434901 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 21, 2022

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • It’s back to school with Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart! Learn how to paint your school purple with this follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller The World Needs More Purple People.Penny Purple taught us how to be a purple person. A person who finds common ground with others while celebrating what makes them unique! Now Penny and her pals will put their purple skills into action in their very favorite place—their classroom! How do you make a purple school? It will take curiosity, sharing, hard work, and... + Read More
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Series: The Thank You Letter Paperback Jane Cabrera 9780823451722 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jul 05, 2022

Celebrate gratitude and simple ways of brightening others’ days with this sweet story about a girl’s letters…. and her town’s overwhelming response. After a wonderful party, birthday girl Grace sits down to thank her friends and family for all their kind gifts. But she doesn’t stop there! As she writes, Grace realizes there are so many things to be grateful for. So she thanks her teacher for helping her learn to write. She thanks her dog for his cheerful wagging tail. She even thanks the sky for being perfectly, beautifully blue. When G... + Read More