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INTRODUCTION

Books, Books, and More Books!

What I know for sure is that I love books and love reading. I also love introducing new books to young readers. Books are not only are entertaining, but also educational. This LittleOne summer issue contains a wonderful list of fiction and nonfiction titles to take little ones through the end of summer. The nonfiction titles range from adventure, animals, and concepts to mystery, science, and special books for TeenTober.

These books build curiosity and creativity, increasing cognitive and emotional aptitude. You are sure to find something new, different, and surprising to share with your young readers.

Enjoy hearing about new youth services programs in our recurring feature on popular topics in Erica's Corner. We have exciting news about our exclusive new partnership with Bound to Stay Bound Books!

Time and care are taken in choosing categories and titles that are fresh and new. Large, medium, and small publishers are represented. All category titles in these updated lists are curated by our experienced Collection Development librarians.

Throughout these pages, you can click through to Bibz to view enhanced information about the title or titles you are viewing. You can also instantly create orders and purchase titles for your library. This easy-to-use design features key information to assist with your book-purchasing decisions.

Enjoy!

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by E R I C A S O M M E R

Erica Sommer is the manager of Brodart's Children’s & Young Adult Programs. She is excited to share her insights in article form as a featured LittleOne contributor. Check our upcoming issues for more from Erica!

Greetings, librarians!

As I write this, I envision a busy summer reading program filling your days, and recall fondly a new reader “summarizing” for me the picture book she had recently read—page-by-page in an excited tone—so that she might proudly walk away with a sticker for her accomplishment. It was such a thrill to experience moments like these, and I wish you a summer filled with the same good vibrations.

The ALA Annual Conference in Chicago will be wrapping when this article publishes. If you were able to attend, you heard about our exclusive new partnership with Bound to Stay Bound Books! For over 100 years, BTSB has been supplying the highest quality, KidProof guaranteed library bound editions in the industry, and we are excited to be offering popular series and standalone titles, including those normally only published in paperback, to our public library customers. We look forward to cataloging, processing, and quickly turning your orders around so that you can add these wonderful editions to your collection.

In other share-worthy news, Brodart Youth Services held our first full-day Collection Connection at the James V. Brown Library in Williamsport, PA, last month. Publishers presented their summerfall 2023 children’s and teen title highlights at the event, and those book previews are now available on our YouTube channel.

Visit our playlist to view them, and find selection list links for each presentation in Bibz under our Recommended Lists section, Children’s > Featured. If you’d like to follow along with a title list to take notes, send me an email at the link below and I’ll send it right over to you.

Stay up-to-date on all that’s new here at Brodart by following Brodart Youth Services on social, and check out our monthly BookWorm newsletter, which includes staff book reviews, series announcements, and links to selection lists focused on timely topics and trends—including graphic novel and Spanish language selections and news. If it’s book discussion guides, storytime activity kits, or other Boredom Busters (like Cat Ninja’s feline favorites topping the page this month!), visit our Resources page.

I’m happy to assist with your youth services collection and programming needs. Please reach out to BYS@brodart.com to get the conversation started.

Until next issue, happy reading!

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ADVENTURE & DISCOVERY Viking Strong Cenko, Doug

Ingrid the Viking must face fierce competition to be named the strongest Viking. But can she win if she doesn’t know how to swim?

Her best friend Stig is determined to help her learn.

$18.99 3-6

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Baldwin’s Big Christmas Delivery

Auerbach, Annie / Molena, David (Illustrator) / Shakespeare, Terry (Illustrator) It’s Christmas and the train yard is busy! There are lots of trains with lots of packages to deliver. Baldwin does his best to get all the big trains ready. But when he discovers one package that’s been left behind, Baldwin decides he must deliver the package himself!

The Mischievous Pair Goethals, Mieke

A creative seek-and-find book, in which you compare different rooms before and after the twins arrive. In a snow-white palace far away live two mischievous twins. At midnight, they sneak out of their room on a secret quest. They plan to find many special things.

Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum Cordell, Matthew

Cornbread is THRILLED to visit The Moonville Museum. Poppy…is not.

But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Cornbread is invited to attend the Founders Gala to see the unveiling of a surprise new exhibit, Poppy agrees to be his guest.

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9781948206518 09/12/2023 Dynamite Entertainment

$19.95 3-8

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9781605379531 09/12/2023 Clavis Publishing

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9780316508476 09/26/2023 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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Sylvester’s Letter

Burgess, Matthew / Cochran, Josh (Illustrator) Some letters can’t be delivered in the usual way… but Sylvester has a plan: if it’s couriered by some energetic parachutists, a train speeding through the jungle, and a river packed with piranhas and pink dolphins, his letter is sure to reach its final destination.

This is Loki

Marvel Press Book Group This Is Loki introduces the Asgardian trickster and brother to Thor: Loki! After Thor leaves on an adventure, Loki seems to be up to some kind of trickery back in Asgard. But what is he up to? Loki is not quite a hero, but not quite a villain.

How Does Chocolate Taste on Everest?

Stewart-Sharpe, Leisa / Cushley, Aaron (Illustrator)

An immersive round-the-world adventure, where YOU are the explorer experiencing the most extreme places on earth, and doing it all through your five senses. A funny and fast-paced interactive thrill ride that young adventure-seekers are sure to enjoy.

The Secret Explorers and the Sunken Treasure King, S. J.

In this fun, fact-filled installment, Connor the marine expert and Kiki the engineer go off in search of pirate treasure, but find their plans have to change when they encounter a basking shark that’s in need of their help.

The Critter Café

Costa, Dela / Sebastián, Ana (Illustrator) Isla discovers a surprising competition hosted by the animals of Sol! Isla’s grandparents, the reigning pastry champions, are once again participating in the annual Sol Bake-Off! Isla can’t wait to help, but when sets off in search of the freshest ingredients, she notices the bushes have no berries.

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9781592703807 08/29/2023 Enchanted Lion Books

$5.99 5-8

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9781368097383 09/26/2023 Marvel Press

$18.99

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9781623544195 09/26/2023 Charlesbridge Publishing

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$17.99 7-10 9781665939706 09/26/2023 Little Simon

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Ameri-Siemens, Ann / Little Gestalten (Editor) / Hallmann, Anton (Illustrator) Get ready to join Emma and Louis as they explore the oceans! Meet incredible creatures, discover the secrets of the deep, and learn all about the amazing habitats, geography, ocean climates, the flora and fauna, and even the people who live and work on the world’s oceans.

The Invitation

Sortland, Bjørn / Parvela, Timo / Pitkänen, Pasi (Illustrator) / Witesman, Owen (Translator) A new sci-fi adventure series in which a group of children are selected for a mission to save mankind! Thirteen-year-old Ari is looking after his little brother Joni, who has fallen ill. Working together, they manage the impossible and soon discover that Kepler62 is more than just a game.

Clara Poole and the Long Way Round Tyng, Taylor

When an unintended flight over Michigan in her class science project—a lawn chair held aloft by balloons—brings her instant celebrity, Clara Poole is invited to be the spokesperson for a roundthe-world adventure race. Partnered with a veteran aeronaut, Clara faces down 10 treacherous stages.

Kelcie Murphy and the Hunt for the Heart of Danu Lewis, Erika

The Heart of Danu, the legendary source of all light and warmth in the Lands of Summer, is going to be stolen. And only Kelcie and her mates can stop it. As they travel to Summer City, Kelcie is determined to protect the Heart and her new home.

The Words of Lewis and Clark Martin, Emmett

This unique biography uses carefully chosen selections from the journals of Lewis and Clark, intertwined with well-researched text to explain more about the adventure. Maps, sidebars, and fact boxes support the information about this chapter in early American history.

$24.95

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9783967047509 09/26/2023 Little Gestalten

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Explore the Ocean

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$17.99 8-12

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9781645951599 07/04/2023 Pixel+Ink

$19.99 8-12

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9781250208309 07/25/2023 Starscape

$27.93 8-12

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9781642827040 07/30/2023 PowerKids Press

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Can You Spot Blackbeard’s Treasure?

Troupe, Thomas Kingsley

When Spanish gold is found on the North Carolina coast, your mind begins to race. With dozens of choices and clues to follow, which path will YOU choose to dig up the riches left behind by the dreaded pirate Blackbeard?

Are We There Yet?

Birmingham, Maria / Shannon, Drew (Illustrator) Why do some people have a bad sense of direction? How can you avoid getting lost? Are We There Yet? examines the evolution of how we navigate the world. From the depths of the ocean to faraway planets, there’s still plenty of exploring to do. Where will we go next?

The Mysteries of Red Coral

Jankeliowitch, Anne / Khiel, Stéphane (Illustrator) Considered a lucky charm or material for jewelry and works of art, red coral has mesmerized humankind since antiquity. But who are the people behind these precious objects? A young narrator and her grandmother embark on a journey to meet the passionate experts of red coral.

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The incredible story of a boy’s quest to give the ultimate gift to a caged wild animal: freedom. London, 1880. Thirteen-year-old Clay is a mud lark, scavenging for anything he might sell for money to buy food.

Then he discovers the cage of “the last wolf in England.”

$34.65

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9781669032007 08/01/2023 Capstone Press Inc

$29.95 8-12

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9781459835207 08/15/2023 Orca Book Publishers

$18.00

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591.9273

9781419770319 09/05/2023 La Martiniere/Abrams

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The Shape of Time Calejo, Ryan

Antares De La Vega is an adventurer at heart, yet he’s never stepped foot outside of South Florida. Until strange creatures come leaping out of lightning bolts to kidnap him. Locked away in a secret prison in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle, Antares meets the mysterious and iron-willed Magdavellía.

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Beneath the Swirling Sky

Leiloglou, Carolyn / To, Vivienne (Illustrator) A house full of paintings, a missing sister, and a family secret send a boy and his cousin into a world where art is the key. When Vincent’s little sister disappears into one of the world’s most famous paintings, Vincent learns his parents have been hiding something from him.

Race to Krakatoa Peabody, J. D.

When a miraculous new type of ink called Inkanto begins to appear around the world, initial celebration soon gives way to suspicions about its mysterious origins. As the race to find and control the world’s supply of Ink intensifies, signs begin to appear that not is all that it seems.

Lost at Sea! Shipwrecks Lonely Planet Kids

Discover over 12 gripping retellings of notable shipwrecks in this mindblowing kids book packed with heroic escapes, daring tzzv, and danger on the high seas. Find amazing illustrations, historic photography, and interactive elements that reveal extra twists and surprises.

Max Fernsby and the Infinite Toys

Swallow, Gerry / Gaulke, Peter / Kissi, Marta (Illustrator) A charming, hilarious Christmas tale about three friends who join forces with two wayward elves to try to return Santa’s red bag in time to save the holidays. From debut novelists and acclaimed screenwriting duo Peter Gaulke and Gerry Swallow.

Let the Fur Fly! Shireen, Nadia

Fox siblings Ted and Nancy love their new life. But the mayor of neighboring town Twinklenuts is determined to take over Grimwood and kick everyone out. Ted and Nancy will have to rally their friends and show off their treebonking skills to save the home they’ve grown to love.

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9780593579527 09/12/2023 WaterBrook Press

$16.99 8-12

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9781546004172 09/12/2023 Worthy Kids

$19.99

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9781837580019 09/19/2023 Lonely Planet

$18.99 8-12

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9780063214750 09/19/2023 HarperCollins

$19.99 8-12

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9781524882297 09/26/2023 Andrews McMeel Publishing

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Eliopulos, Nick

The zombies have returned! Bobbie is on a mission. Ben is on . . . babysitting duty. Separated from Bobbie, Ben is now in charge of caring for her little brother and keeping up with his Zombie Obedience Lessons. Then Ben discovers the sinister Logan’s secret diary.

In Harm’s Way (Young Readers Edition) Stanton, Doug / Tougias, Michael J.

This middle-grade edition of the New York Times nonfiction bestseller provides a riveting WWII account of the greatest maritime disaster in U.S. naval history. On July 30, 1945, the U.S.S. Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact.

Wrecker

Hiaasen, Carl Wrecker needs to deal with smugglers, grave robbers, and pooping iguanas. Valdez Jones VIII calls himself Wrecker because his greatgreat-great-great-great-grandfather salvaged shipwrecks for a living.

So is it destiny, irony, or just bad luck when Wrecker comes across a speedboat that has run hard aground on a sand flat?

The Chalice of the Gods Riordan, Rick

The original heroes from The Lightning Thief are reunited for their biggest challenge yet: getting Percy to college when the gods are standing in his way. Percy will have to fulfill three quests in order to get the necessary three letters of recommendation from Mount Olympus for college.

Impossible Escape Sheinkin, Steve

The true story of two Jewish teenagers racing against time during the Holocaust—one in hiding in Hungary, and the other in Auschwitz, plotting escape. Rudi and Gerta’s parallel storylines bring them together as the clock ticks down for Gerta and her family, and Rudi edges towards escape.

$17.99 10-14

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9780593597804 07/18/2023 Random House Worlds

$9.99

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940.5426

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Zombies Return!

9781250909343 08/29/2023 Square Fish

$18.99 10-14

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9780593376287 09/26/2023 Knopf Books for Young Readers

$19.99 10-14

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9781368098175 09/26/2023 Disney-Hyperion

$19.99 12-19

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9781250265722 08/29/2023 Roaring Brook Press

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ANIMALS All Together Now! Van Lunter, Federico

Learn about different wild animals as you explore the world around you! Follow Louis, Olivia, and Emma as they imitate wild animals! You’ll learn to “Roooaaar” like a lion or snap your fingers to “Click, click” like a crab. Fun will ensure as you learn the sounds animals make.

You Stole My Name McGregor, Dennis

This fun picture book features vibrant illustrations and curious questions like, “Why does the bull trout share its name with the bull?”

You Stole My Name takes you and your child on a colorful journey through some of the animal kingdom’s most interesting creatures and their namesakes.

My Best Friend is a Sloth Priddy, Roger

With an embroidered character on the cover and a touch-and-feel on every spread, this book is ideal for toddlers who love exploring the world with their hands. The rhyming text and playful artwork invites children to join the funny sloth and see all the silly scenarios she finds herself in.

Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow Higgins, Ryan T.

Bruce is a bear who does not like holidays, and he really doesn’t like Halloween. His family of mice and geese decides the only way to get Bruce excited about Halloween is to tell a spooky story. But their campfire tale takes a turn when a ghostly visitor appears.

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9781605378510 07/11/2023 Clavis Publishing

$18.99 2-5

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9781941325988 08/08/2023 Blue Star Press

$9.99 2-5

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9781684492930 09/26/2023 Priddy Books

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Ulyeva, Elena / Parkhaeva, Daria (Illustrator) Hedgehog is surprised to find that many of his friends are hiding now that the weather is turning cooler. Where could they be? What could be happening? Includes sweet, detailed illustrations that are full of humorous details; fun facts about fall; and a fun activity.

Fox Has a Problem Tabor, Corey R.

Fox—the hilarious trickster character featured in Fox at Night and Fox the Tiger—learns to solve a problem in an unexpected way. Fox has a problem: his kite is stuck in a tree! But every clever plan creates even more problems for him—and for all his friends.

The Cutest Animal Babies Welbeck Publishing

Which is cuter—a baby elephant or a fluffy penguin chick? You decide!

Meet adult wild animals in their natural habitat, see their adorable babies, and use the interactive sliding card “cute-o-meter” to rate their cuteness on a sliding scale. Featured animals include sloths, foxes, bears, tigers, elephants, and rabbits.

A Book of Dogs (and Other Canines) Viggers, Katie

Do you know the difference between a sight and a smell hound? Can you tell your pug from your poodle? From faithful family pet to wild pack animal, discover all there is to know about our canine friends (and their wild relatives) in this charming compendium of dogs.

Paradise for Cats Raeside, Adrian

Raeside captures the special bond between humans and their pets.

Amy and Rocky are as close as a girl and a cat can be. As Rocky grows older, her purrs grow fainter. Amy is heartbroken until a helpful but flatulent friend of Rocky brings her to the Rainbow Bridge.

$13.99 3-6

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9781954738058

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Hedgehog’s Home for Fall

07/18/2023 Clever Publishing

$17.99 3-6

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9780063277915 08/01/2023 Balzer + Bray

$12.95

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3-6

591.392

9781839352256 08/22/2023 Mortimer Children’s Books

$18.99

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636.7002

9781510230385 09/19/2023 Laurence King Publishing

$16.95 3-6

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9781990776175 09/26/2023 Harbour Publishing

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Holub, Joan / Keller, Laurie (Illustrator) It’s panda-monium in this rollicking book about bears' habits, habitats, and more. Perfect for the curious cub in your house! New York Times bestselling author Joan Holub teams up with award-winning illustrator Laurie Keller for a paw-sitively hilarious nonfiction picture book about bear classification!

Alligators, Alligators

Bunting, Eve / Ewen, Diane (Illustrator) A playful story set in a magical swamp, about overcoming greed with the power of love, nature, and music. On the sunny river dock, people pack onto the tourist boat, waiting for their chance to see the alligators. But down in the swamp, the alligators are waiting for them, too!

Jasper’s Barn Shojaie, Rosemary

Jasper the barn cat loves his hunting ground and territory, the old, abandoned barn at the edge of the forest. When Elsa the owl moves in unexpectedly, Jasper is forced to share and learns to work with someone else. Accompanied by watercolor-style illustrations with a soft, muted color palette.

Beaver Kits in the Wild Chanez, Katie

Readers will learn about baby beavers as they grow up and learn to explore outside of their lodge. Follow along as beaver kits join the colony and learn from other beavers. Photos and text engage young readers as they are introduced to beaver kits’ appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat.

Baby Elephants Rathburn, Betsy

Elephant calves have a special bond with their mom. They stay with her for an average of 16 years! This title uses simple, leveled text and photos to show these big babies eating, playing, and growing up with their herd. A list of sight words helps readers spot familiar words.

$18.99

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9780525645337

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Bears Are Best!

08/15/2023 Crown Books for Young Readers

$19.99 3-8

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9781328846266 08/22/2023 Clarion Books

$18.95 5-8

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9781760361686 07/05/2023 Starfish Bay Children’s Books

$26.99 5-8

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599.3713

9798885244039 08/01/2023 Bullfrog Books

$25.95 5-8

Library Reinforced

599.6713

9798886874044 08/01/2023 Blastoff! Beginners

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Home Is Calling

Pryor, Katherine / Peterson, Ellie (Illustrator) Join the monarchs as they embark on a transcontinental journey home in this moving story about migration. As the sun dawns in Canada, a flutter of monarch butterflies take flight, ready to begin their monthslong journey to their ancestral home in Mexico.

The Smallest Owlet Graham, Georgia

Based on a true story that happened in the aspen grove behind Georgia Graham’s house, where an owlet fell from its nest. Mother Owl stayed on the ground with the owlet, heroically protecting it until its flight feathers developed.

Odd Couples

Birmingham, Maria / Latif, Raz (Illustrator) A fun and engaging guessing game that demonstrates how even the most unusual animal pairs can be two of a kind. Featuring eight unexpected animal pairings, this informative and entertaining book gives readers an implicit lesson in empathy, highlighting that we are all more alike than we think.

Bat Migration

Fraiser, Carolyn Bennett This book offers young readers an exciting look at bat migration, focusing on the reasons these animals make their journeys and the places they travel to. The book also includes an “Animal Spotlight” special feature, fun facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Chameleons Gendell, Megan

This book gives an engaging overview of chameleons, from their diet and habitat to their amazing ability to camouflage. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, and more.

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9781546003137 08/08/2023 Worthy Kids

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9781554556144 08/15/2023 Fitzhenry & Whiteside

$18.95

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591.68

9781771475280 09/12/2023 Owlkids Books

$31.35 7-10

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9781637396049 08/01/2023 Focus Readers

$31.35 7-10 9781637385432 08/01/2023 Apex

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Thomson, Sarah L.

Rhinoceroses have wallowed and grazed their ways into kids’ hearts.

With this book, readers can become rhinoceros experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton! Complete with black-and-white photographs, a list of fun rhino facts, and ways that kids can help.

Daytime and Nighttime

Bright, Michael / Jones, Nic (Illustrator) A fun and innovative flip-book format allows the reader to explore and compare the world’s most iconic habitats during the day and night. Take a trip around the world to discover busy animals active during the day, and magical creatures that come out at night, in 12 unique habitats.

Please Don’t Bite Me!

Pakpour, Nazzy / Davey, Owen (Illustrator) What if there is more to irritating insects than meets the eye? Ever wondered how mosquitoes find you? Or how wasps build nests up to 16 feet wide? These questions and more are answered as readers discover the lives of some of the most irritating buzzing, biting, and stinging insects.

Smart Animals

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9780593622667 09/05/2023 Philomel Books

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9780711283527 09/26/2023 Words & Pictures

$19.99 8-12

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9781838748623 07/04/2023 Flying Eye Books

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Get ready for the most marvelous and mind-blowing masterminds from our animal kingdom! What makes an animal smart? What IS smart?

Smart Animals features octopuses navigating mazes, rats outsmarting lab experiments, dolphins naming each other, orangutans solving riddles, and many more.

$16.99

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Save the... Rhinoceroses

Animal Eyes Vulpé, Françoise

Imagine being able to see in ultraviolet wavelengths, or locating your next meal in near darkness. These are just a few examples of the adaptations that animals’ eyes have made to help them survive.

Animal Eyes introduces young readers to the wonderful, wide-ranging eyes that make up the animal kingdom.

$29.95 8-12

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9780228104216 09/01/2023 Firefly Books Ltd

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The Jockey & Her Horse

Nir, Sarah Maslin / White, Jr., Raymond / Frazier, Laylie (Illustrator) Inspired by the true story of the first Black female jockey, Cheryl White, who raced to the finish line on her horse, Jetolara. Cheryl wants to be a jockey. One problem—she is a girl, and there has never been a Black female jockey in history!

The Magnificent Book of Monkeys and Apes Taylor, Barbara / Treadwell, Simon (Illustrator)

Journey into rainforests, across grassy plains, and up snowy mountains to meet the monkeys and apes that live there. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, teaching you why the proboscis monkey goes swimming, how the bonnet macaque makes its own medicine, and why the bald uakari’s face is bright pink.

Dogtown

Applegate, Katherine / Choldenko, Gennifer / West, Wallace (Illustrator) A humorous and moving illustrated novel about a shelter that houses stray dogs—and robot dogs! When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way.

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$16.99 8-12

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9781951836696 09/05/2023 Cameron Kids

$19.99

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9781681888989 09/12/2023 Weldon Owen

$17.99 8-12

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9781250811608 09/19/2023 Feiwel and Friends

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CONCEPT BOOKS Ten Little Ghosts

Sobotka, Amanda / Walkley, Lizzie (Illustrator) Count along with Ten Little Ghosts and watch as they disappear! This unique board book counts from 10 little ghosts all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more ghost disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile ghost buttons to help children count.

Cool Off and Ride!

Friddell, Claudia / Harney, Jenn (Illustrator) This historical picture book about 1930s Baltimore residents beating the heat the old-fashioned way—by riding a trolley!—is filled with fascinating information on public transit and staying cool before the advent of air conditioning.

It’s Just Skin, Silly!

Jablonski, Nina / McGee, Holly / Vermeulen, Karen (Illustrator) An illustrated children’s book on the evolution of skin color. Meet Epi Dermis, your kid’s quirky, clever guide to the origin of skin color! Using simple science and interactive activities, Epi takes readers on an adventure through human history to find out why skin is the hardestworking organ.

Sometimes I Feel…

Maycock, Sarah

There are lots of ways that we can feel, so many emotions big and small. Sarah Maycock explores our feelings through a collection of animal similes and poetic prose, imagined with sublime illustrations that perfectly embody each emotion.

$14.99 3-8

Hardcover

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9781646434541 09/05/2023 Applesauce Press

$18.99 5-8

Hardcover

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9781635926842 07/11/2023 Calkins Creek Books

$18.99 5-8

Hardcover

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9781733547413 07/11/2023 Catalyst Press

$9.99 5-8

Hardcover

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9781800781283 07/11/2023 Big Picture Press

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Autumn

Redshaw, Hermione Fall can be a very fun time. Short, clear sentences detail the kinds of weather found in fall, the holidays people celebrate at this time of year, and other kinds of autumn adventures and activities. Full-color photographs fill the pages with fall fun.

Shapes, Shapes Everywhere

Chytilová, Lenka / Boller, Gary (Illustrator) Geometry is explained using real-life situations, showing the practical usage of shapes in our everyday lives. Various usage of shapes in different environments is presented in 17 chapters. The aim of this book is to show geometry as a fun and useful subject.

The Knight and the Gnome

Donnelly, Rebecca / Harris, Carissa (Illustrator) Beginning readers learn about the phonics concept of irregularly spelled words in an exciting, fantastical setting. Follow along as the knight and the gnome go on a quest to collect jewels for the queen, all while incorporating various irregularly spelled words, in this fun decodable book.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Franklin, Ashley / Jackson, Bea (Illustrator) Sure, Lunella may be a genius Super Hero (Moon Girl), but when someone makes unkind comments about her hair, she questions whether she needs to change it for School Picture Day. Readers will explore and relate to themes of self-kindness, patience, identity, and acceptance in this charming and funny story.

Parrotfish Murray, Julie

Parrotfish are known for their beautiful colors. Readers will learn about where the fish live, what they eat, and all the colors that make them so unique! The title is complete with a glossary, index, and more facts.

Written specifically for beginning readers.

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$26.23 5-8

Library Reinforced

508.2

9781534544970 07/30/2023 Kidhaven Press

$16.95 5-8

Hardcover

516.15

9788000068428 08/01/2023 Albatros Media

$27.99 5-8

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428.62

9798885246224 08/01/2023 Grasshopper Books

$15.99 5-8

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9781368077330 08/01/2023 Marvel

$31.36 5-8 9781098281175 08/01/2023 Dash!

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CONCEPT BOOKS

Why Do We Need Poop?

Murray, Laura K.

Discover why poop is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Discover how this notso-lovely part of nature is essential to our world. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter.

We Planted a Pumpkin Ramsden, Rob

Two children plant a pumpkin seed together and nurture the growing plant through the seasons. The plant flowers and a pumpkin forms, but will it change color and be ripe and ready to harvest for Halloween? The children must be patient and respectful of their plant.

Babbit Is a Rabbit

Ricketts, William / Maynard, Dean (Illustrator) Tas and Babbit the rabbit meet a new friend—a bird who can talk!

Cute illustrations capture the charm of the characters, while simple words introduce basic vowels and consonants.

$31.32 5-8

Library Reinforced

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9780756575359 08/01/2023 Pebble Books

$18.99 5-8

Hardcover

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9781912650385 08/01/2023 Scallywag Press

$7.99 5-8

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9781761271052 08/01/2023 Knowledge Books

Exclamation Point

Salzmann, Mary Elizabeth This title introduces readers to the proper use of the exclamation point punctuation. The title is complete with beautiful, colorful photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Kofi Loves Music

Tyner, Artika R. / Karaca, Bilal (Illustrator) This counting book celebrates the power of music in bringing families together, embracing cultural heritage, and engaging in communitybuilding. The book also introduces African instruments which have influenced music-making around the world. Learn about new instruments and have fun with Kofi as he learns to play music with his family.

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$31.36 5-8

Library Reinforced

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9781098282707 08/01/2023 Launch!

$29.32 5-8

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9781959223153 08/01/2023 Planting People Growing Justice Press

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Sampson, Michael / Johnson, Bonnie J. / Sampson, Joshua (Illustrator) Meet Ogden Oink, a fun-loving, adventurous, likeable piglet. He dresses and speaks as humans do, and does not understand various meanings of polysemous (i.e., multiple-meaning) words. A studiouslooking bird also appears throughout. The “language confusion” humor will get young readers thinking about language—and laughing, too.

$17.99 5-8

08/08/2023 Brown Books Kids

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—Charles Eames

Cox, Beth / Meredith, Samantha (Illustrator) From inspiring a sense of awe in the science of our bodies to understanding that bodies can be tricky, this book will help children learn how to be themselves and feel like they belong. Some children might feel like their body is different. But being different is completely natural.

Bart’s Heart

Alleyne, Cargill H. / Zahn, Colby (Illustrator) Presents facts about the human heart in an entertaining, colorful manner. Bart tries to survive his hockey game, while his Dad shouts fun facts about the structure and function of his heart. There is a small heart hidden in the detail of each illustration for the reader to discern.

Jack the Wolf

Scully, Oisin / Scully, Sean (Illustrator) Jack the Wolf lives in a beautiful cave on a short mountain, near Colorfull Town. Jack is a happy and benevolent wolf, with only one weakness: CHOCOLATE. Follow Jack the Wolf to discover the trouble Jack causes to the children of Colorfull Town in his nightly hunts for chocolate dinners.

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"Eventually everything connects — people, ideas, objects.

The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se."

All Bodies Are Wonderful

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CONCEPT BOOKS

The Pig, the Elephant, and the WiseCracking Bird

$12.99 5-8

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9781510775091 08/23/2023 Sky Pony Press

$21.99 5-8

Hardcover

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9781592113040 09/05/2023 Histria Kids

$24.95 5-8

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9781737205159 09/05/2023 Callaway

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Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day Snider, Grant

With bursts of color and lyricism, Grant Snider explores the extraordinary within the ordinary in this ode to boring days and the wonders that emerge for anyone open to seeing them. On a day when even the rain is too bored to fall, ride alongside a girl on her bicycle.

The Imaginary Alphabet Daigneault, Sylvie

Agile alligators attempting an arabesque are just the beginning of this alphabetical adventure. Whimsical art brings the alphabet to life. Keen-eyed readers and listeners of all ages will enjoy finding everything there is to discover in each fantastical scene.

This Old Madrone Tree

Herkert, Barbara / Garnsworthy, Marlo (Illustrator) This story of the madrone and its animal neighbors will both comfort and enchant children as they come to understand the timelessness of nature’s cycles. If ever a tree deserved a love letter, it is the Pacific madrone.

What If One Day...

Handy, Bruce / Corrin, Ashleigh (Illustrator) This thought-provoking, playful picture book plays with the idea of how life would be if the things we love most were no longer here. This book reminds us that all we need is here, if only we attend!

$17.99 5-8

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9781797210896 09/05/2023 Chronicle Books

$22.95 5-8

Hardcover

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9781772782998 09/19/2023 Pajama Press

$18.95 5-8

Hardcover

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9781970039047 09/21/2023 Web of Life Children’s Books

$19.95 5-8

Hardcover

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9781592703838 09/26/2023 Enchanted Lion Books

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Who is the real giant in this wordless retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk? Olive, the little girl climbing the beanstalk, is small in comparison to the giant who lives in the clouds. Once back on earth, however, she discovers she’s a giant in her own way.

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Brundle, Harriet

Come and meet the Human Body Helpers—our trusty team of helping hands! Find out about the brilliant helpers our eyes can rely on.

Whether a friend for life or only here for a little while, this amazing assistant helps us work and play—we couldn’t do without it!

ADHD Self-Esteem Blues

Melmed, Raun / Larsen, Caroline Bliss / Kriembonga, Arief (Illustrator) Marvin is captain of the garbageball team at school! But when the first few practices are roaring failures, Marvin starts to wonder if he’s really cut out for the job. After a pick-me-up from Grammasaurus and a major boost of self-confidence, he bites off more than he can chew.

Genius Noses

Anlauf, Lena / Konstantinov, Vitali (Illustrator) An illustrated collection about animal noses and their amazing functions! This special collection of animals takes us around the globe and amazes us at the curious diversity of nature. Whether it’s the musk weevil, the elephant, the pig, or the saiga antelope— they all have wonderful noses.

The P Word

Hu, David / Arahovitis, Ilias (Illustrator) This easy-to-understand manual gives readers an overview of how and why penises work—and how to keep them healthy. More than just a boring anatomy lesson, it weaves scientific insights and surprising mammal facts together with accurate and engaging illustrations.

Meet Mim

Severgnini, Sandra Meet Mim takes you to the world of the sandy seabed to observe the clever transformations of a very tricky sea creature. Can you guess what creature Mim is? This is the story of one of the natural world’s masters of disguise—the mimic octopus.

$9.99

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7-10

617.7522

9781801551328 08/15/2023 Booklife

$12.99 7-10

CONCEPT BOOKS

Wearing Glasses with the Human Body Helpers

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9781641707398 09/12/2023 Familius

$24.95

Hardcover

7-10

599.144

9780735845350 09/19/2023 NorthSouth Books

$18.95

Hardcover

8-12

305.2308

9781938492785 07/04/2023 Science Naturally!

$19.99 8-12

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9781922539557 08/08/2023 EK Books

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MYSTERY A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel Davies, Kate / Follath, Isabelle (Illustrator)

In this follow up to Incredible Hotel, a crime disrupts the hotel’s prestigious baking competition. But will detective Matilda be able to solve the case? Just in time, Matilda discovers who snatched an important recipe.

Kid Noir

Muller, Eddie / Schmidt, Jessica / Burdett, Forrest (Illustrator) The tale of hardboiled cat detective Kitty Feral and the search for a candy-crusted chocolate confection—and a missing friend. Dangerous denizens lurk around every dark corner as Kitty searches for clues in bookstores, alleyways, rooftops, and waterfronts. Who made off with the majestic Marshmallow Monkey?

Time Travel Terror

Sazaklis, John / Fabicka, Patrycja (Illustrator) Bill and Ted come across a time machine, which is wild. But things get even wilder when they land in the dinosaur age! Can the boys get back home before they become dinosaur dinner?

$18.99 3-6

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9780711264243 09/07/2023 Frances Lincoln Children’s Books

$18.99 3-6

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9780762481682 09/19/2023 Running Press Kids

$22.65 5-8

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9781484686607 08/01/2023 Picture Window Books

Cracking the Case of the Missing Egg Dumais, Sandra

A peaceful day on the farm turns to panic when Hen discovers her egg has been stolen! The only one who can crack the case? Billiam Van Hoof, the world’s number one goat detective (at least, that’s what he calls himself).

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$10.95

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7-10

741.5971

9781771476447 08/15/2023 Owlkids Books

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Don’t Miss These New and Continuing Book Series

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Get whisked away on new adventures with Jack and Annie!

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New Series!

Inspired by Ron Roy´s beloved A to Z Mysteries series, this spin-off is perfect for animal lovers.

Art © 2023 Chloe Burgett. Original A to Z Mysteries® series created by Ron Roy.

GRAPHIC NOVEL

© 2023 Mary Pope Osborne. Art © 2023 by Sal Murdocca.

© 2023 by Dylan Dreyer.

New Series!

Books in this series are written by members of the communities most impacted by these historical events.

Ages 10 and up

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Art © 2023 by Kristen Uroda.

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The Case of the Missing Tarts MYSTERY

Curran-Bauer, Christee

The Pigeon Private Detectives are looking forward to devouring a platter of jam tarts—until the tasty treats are stolen from right under their beaks! The PPD are on the hunt for clues, but can the detectives recover the tarts in time before they are all eaten—or worse—stale?

Museum Mystery Squad and the Case from Outer Space Nicholson, Mike / Phillips, Mike (Illustrator)

Someone’s sent the museum a blackmail letter threatening to steal a prized exhibit from the brand-new Space Zone. Can the Squad make one giant leap in their investigation, and stop the gravity-defying thief before an out-of-this-world artifact 3,2,1... takes off?

Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza Felde, Kitty

Legends say if you see the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill, you’re cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it. And the last thing her family needs is a jinx! The only way for Fina to save her family from future “cat”astrophe is to solve the mystery.

The Big Book of Mysteries

Adams, Tom / Imamura, Yas (Illustrator) A captivating new book featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps! Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena, and much more, this book will explain the extraordinary—unless the extraordinary can’t be explained, of course.

The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle Souders, Taryn

Grady’s hoping he’s inherited a map that will lead him to a buried treasure. But what if it’s a dead end? When someone tries to break into Grady’s house, and the local antiques expert is found unconscious, Grady realizes that he’s not the only one who knows about the map.

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$13.99 7-10

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9781454943617 08/29/2023 Union Square Kids

$8.95 7-10

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9781782503668 09/19/2023 Kelpies

$18.99 8-12

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9781735976747 07/03/2023 Chesapeake Press

$19.99

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9798887770048 07/04/2023 Nosy Crow

$15.99 8-12

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9781728275468 07/11/2023 Sourcebooks Young Readers

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The Mystery Traveler at Lake Fortune When the Baker family arrives at Lake Fortune, in rural Maine, they are welcomed by a cabin, a storm, and a creature in the attic. But true adventure begins when they discover a clue left in a Mason jar on a tiny island in the lake.

The Chameleon Thief Larkin, Mat

How far would you go to save your enemy? Attica Stone has fantastic friends, a great life and a massive problem: her bestie, Jinni Miscamble, suddenly hates her. Attica doesn’t know why—but she does know Jinni’s done something bad. Really bad. And only Attica can help.

Astonishing and Extinct Professions

Rottmann, Markus / Meister, Michael (Illustrator) / Curtis, Ashley (Translator) / Curtis, Sonia (Translator) The jobs we’ve lost are windows into the past. Gladiators fought for glory. Ice harvesters chopped up lakes. This book features extraordinary periods in history on six continents. It spans the centuries of the professional fartists and the walking toilets, of the brave riders of the Pony Express, and more.

S.O.S.

Phillips, Tom Hoping to intercept the Mauve Moth before they execute their next great heist, Toadius and John book passage on Her Majesty’s Royal Air Armada—a luxury cruise liner airship. But a committee from the Society of Sleuths (S.O.S) is also aboard, ready to put John through his first trial.

The Code-Breaking Mystery

Warner, Gertrude Chandler / VanArsdale, Anthony (Illustrator) The Aldens notice that someone is keeping a close eye on their new neighbors. Can they figure out why? The situation gets even more suspicious when the Aldens realize someone is trying to stop them from discovering the truth. Will they be able to crack the code in time?

$19.95 8-12

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MYSTERY

Pelletier, Cathie

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9781684750764 07/15/2023 Down East Books

$16.99 8-12

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9781760502850 08/01/2023 Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing

$24.99

Hardcover

8-12

331.702

9783907293935 08/01/2023 Helvetiq

$18.99 8-12

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9781645951087 08/01/2023 Pixel+Ink

$13.99 8-12

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9780807510407 08/03/2023 Albert Whitman & Company

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Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention MYSTERY

Lollar, Phil / Arnold, Dave

Young Johnny Whittaker’s friend Huck is still in jail. The Confederate gold stolen from the bank is still missing. And Professor Mangle is still determined to get his hands on Johnny’s special cloth, which seems to have the power to heal. What will Johnny and his father do?

No One Leaves the Castle Healy, Christopher

The Lilac has set her goals on becoming the best bounty hunter in the Thirteen Kingdoms—and when a priceless artifact goes missing from the home of famed monster hunter Baron Angbar, the Lilac and her best friend are eager to apprehend the thief and make a name for themselves.

The Vaquita Smith, Roland

Having defended a population of golden lion tamrins, Ring and Asia Wilde find themselves in Baja, Mexico. Now they must search the Sea of Cortez for the endangered vaquita, facing danger and conspiracy every step of the way.

The Triplet Threat

Starmer, Aaron / Kissi, Marta (Illustrator) The first day of the fourth grade brings poisonous cookies, a zipline disaster, a missing iPad, and more. Using arithmetic, geometry, and logic, the Prime Detectives are sure to figure out who did what, when, and why! First in a gripping new middle-grade mystery series.

The Lost Library

Stead, Rebecca / Mass, Wendy When a mysterious little free library (guarded by a large orange cat) appears overnight, 11-year-old Evan plucks two books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change. Told in turn by a ghost librarian, an aging cat, and Evan himself.

B R O D A R T L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

$16.99 8-12

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9781589974548 08/08/2023 Focus On the Family

$19.99 8-12

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9780062341945 08/15/2023 Walden Pond Press

$17.95 8-12

Hardcover

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9781534113077 08/15/2023 Sleeping Bear Press

$17.99 8-12

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9781250889577 08/29/2023 Odd Dot

$17.99 8-12

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9781250838810 08/29/2023 Feiwel and Friends

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Deephaven

From Ethan M. Aldridge, bestselling creator of Estranged, comes a gothic middle grade prose novel that follows a nonbinary student who is drawn to their boarding school’s forbidden east wing, where something stalks the shadowy corridors. Perfect for fans of J. A. White and Mary Downing Hahn!

The (Super Secret) Octagon Valley Society de la Cruz, Melissa

First in a new series. A handful of sixth-graders have been chosen to attend an exclusive weekend at the Octagon Valley Institute, the mysterious, high-tech lab of the uber famous multimillionaire, genius, recluse Onassander Octagon. What will they do there? No one is telling.

Megalops

White, Randy Wayne The Professional Tarpon Rodeo is back, and Doc Ford needs help from the trio of brave friends who make up Sharks Inc. to investigate the million-dollar competition. Would introverted Luke rather be trapped between a hammerhead shark and an injured tarpon—or trapped in the spotlight of internet adoration?

Hannah Sharpe, Cartoon Detective Tashjian, Janet / Tashjian, Jake (Illustrator)

Young cartoonist Hannah Sharpe has many strengths. When Doug Williams moves into her family’s Airbnb, Hannah can’t shake the feeling that he’s got something to hide. As Hannah investigates, often with her sketchbook in hand, she makes a series of unsettling discoveries.

Where Are the Aliens?

McAnulty, Stacy / Miles, Nicole (Illustrator) A fun-filled, highly illustrated, science-based exploration into one of the universe’s greatest mysteries—does life exist beyond Earth?

Where Are the Aliens? takes readers on a journey of theories and discoveries, from the big bang and primordial soup, to how the ancient Greeks considered the cosmos, to technology used today.

$18.99 8-12

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MYSTERY

Aldridge, Ethan M.

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9780063283169 09/05/2023 Quill Tree Books

$17.99 8-12

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9781368083744 09/05/2023 Disney-Hyperion

$17.99 8-12

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9781250813541 09/05/2023 Roaring Brook Press

$17.99 8-12

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9780316319805 09/19/2023 Christy Ottaviano Books

$16.99

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10-14

576.839

9780759553996 09/05/2023 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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The Night Raven MYSTERY

Rundberg, Johan / Prime, A. A. (Translator) It’s 1880, and in the frigid city of Stockholm, death lurks around every corner. Twelve-year-old Mika knows that everyone in her orphanage will struggle to survive this winter. But at least the notorious serial killer the Night Raven is finally off the streets…or is he?

Murder on a School Night Weston, Kate

A hilarious murder mystery-rom-com from author and comedian Kate Weston sets amateur sleuth Kerry hot on the trail of a menstrual murderer who is out for blood, perfect for fans of Truly Devious and Fleabag.

Stars, Hide Your Fires Best, Jessica Mary

A wanted thief. A murdered emperor. A killer somewhere on the station. A thief from a minor moon, Cass knows a good mark when she sees one. The emperor’s ball is her chance to steal a fortune for herself, her ailing father, and her crew of thieves and market vendors.

One of Us Is Back McManus, Karen M.

The global phenomenon returns. At first, the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke: Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, it’s clear this “game” is serious—and whoever’s in charge isn’t sharing the rules. Or maybe there aren’t any.

How to Find a Missing Girl Wlosok, Victoria

For fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Veronica Mars, this whip-smart thriller follows a sapphic detective agency as they seek the truth behind a growing trail of missing girls in small-town Louisiana.

Nothing will stop Iris and her amateur sleuthing agency from solving these disappearances.

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$17.99 10-14

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9781662509582 09/05/2023 Amazon Crossing Kids

$19.99 14-19

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9780063260276 07/04/2023 Katherine Tegen Books

$18.99 14-19

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9781683693512 07/11/2023 Quirk Books

$19.99 14-19

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9780593485019 07/25/2023 Delacorte Press

$18.99 14-19

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9780316511506 09/19/2023 Megan Tingley Books

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RELATIONSHIPS When I Became Your Grandma

Shane, Susannah / Teckentrup, Britta (Illustrator) For one little panda cub, days spent with Grandma are always the best days of all. From chewing on bamboo and playing in the grass, to sheltering from a snowstorm and snuggling up in a tree as night falls, Grandma is there to share, play, help, and cuddle.

Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry

Buzzeo, Toni / Hoang, Zara González (Illustrator) A kind and generous grandparent-grandchild duo nourish their neighborhood. Together, Pa and Jelly Bean build a sidewalk pantry right next to the sidewalk library. They get donations from neighbors who have a lot to give, and leave the doors open for those who may not have enough.

Always Sisters

Mir, Saira / Maydani, Shahrzad (Illustrator) This much-needed picture book about navigating the difficult experience of pregnancy loss meets young readers at their level to offer a tender look at grieving someone who never entered the world.

Raya can’t wait for her sister to arrive. But Mama returns from the doctor with tears in her eyes.

My Friend Ben and the New Neighbor Beyl, Charles

Chip and Ben are best friends. When Ivy the raccoon and her family move into the old hollow log at the pond, Chip and Ben invite their new neighbor to play. But after watching Ben have fun with Ivy, Chip starts to miss the way things used to be.

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$17.99 2-5

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9798887770314 08/01/2023 Nosy Crow

$17.99 3-8

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9781419749377 07/11/2023 Abrams Books for Young Readers

$18.99 3-8

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9781665901567 08/22/2023 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

$18.99 3-8

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9780807552810 09/07/2023 Albert Whitman & Company

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Reynolds, Peter H. / Reynolds, Henry Rocket / Reynolds, Peter H. (Illustrator) This heartfelt celebration of love follows Poppy and Little One as they discuss all the things they need in life, like a really good pillow, or a roof over their heads—but most important of all, love.

A Family Like Ours

Murphy, Frank / Lee, Alice / Harren, Kayla (Illustrator) Everyone’s family is unique—and good! From sprawling extended families and close-knit units to adopted and chosen families, A Family Like Ours celebrates all those important connections we build over the years. What is special, surprising, or sensational about your family?

Finding Home

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Everyone is Welcome

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A little girl hears that her grandma’s friend was pushed on her way to the Asian market. Then she learns that Asian students at her brother’s school are afraid to walk to class. With her mom’s support and the help of her friends, she sets out to do something kind.

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Auntie’s Rez Surprise

O’Watch, Heather / Arscott, Ellie (Illustrator) Auntie always greets Cree in Nehiyaw when she comes for a visit.

When Auntie arrives with a surprise gift hidden in her bag, Cree can’t wait to discover what it is. It’s from the rez. As Cree tries to figure out what it might be, the bag starts to move.

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Flora la Fresca & the Art of Friendship Chambers, Veronica / Rim, Sujean (Illustrator)

First in a new series, about a Panamanian American girl who uses humor and a little mischief to navigate her best friend moving away— and her sister’s overbearing, all-consuming quince preparations.

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Once Upon a Family

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If you could make a wish, what would you wish for? This novel explores what it means to become a blended family—with a dash of magic. One night, when 11-year-old Winnie makes a hasty wish, she discovers a strange oak tree with even stranger glowing leaves.

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No Limit on Love Lister, Alison

In a nonbinary romance set amidst a storm, two teens struggle with climate anxiety. After a storm devastated parts of Ottawa, Dan goes to help clean up at the school, but only one other person turns up: Levi, who is handsome, progressive—and shows a strong interest in Dan.

Loved Ones with a Physical Disability Hilliard, Lacey / McClain, AnneMarie

Covers the basics of a physical disability, what people with a physical disability might experience, loving someone with a physical disability, and showing love for others and yourself. This book explores what it’s like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances.

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Avi

Old traditions conflict with modern notions when a girl determined to define her own place graduates from a rural one-room schoolhouse to a small town’s bustling school. Newbery medalist Avi’s sequel to The Secret School.

How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend Bulay, Elena

This is the true story of how Lena and Jo became best friends, told through Lena’s own beautiful illustrations. It’s also a guidebook, packed with useful tips about caring for a dog of your own. Learn how to choose a dog, train them, feed them and groom them, and more.

The Prince & The Apocalypse McDowell, Kara

An American teen stranded in London is forced to team up with the British crown prince if she wants to make it back home before the end of the world. Traveling through Europe by boat, train, and accidentally stolen automobile, Wren finds herself drawn to the dryly sarcastic Theo.

Give Me a Sign Sortino, Anna

A big-hearted YA debut about first love and Deaf pride. When Lilah becomes a counselor at a summer camp for the deaf and blind, her plan is to brush up on her ASL. Once there, she also finds a community. And all signs seem to point to love.

Clementine and Danny Save the World (and Each Other) Blackburne, Livia

This funny, empowering rom-com follows two teens who fall in love while working to protect their Chinatown community from a gentrification project, only to discover their respective anonymous internet alter egos have been clashing for years. A must-read for fans of Tweet Cute and Café Con Lychee!

$18.99 8-12

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The Secret Sisters

9780500653296 09/12/2023 Thames & Hudson Ltd

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9781250873064 07/11/2023 Wednesday Books

$18.99 12-19

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9780593533796 07/11/2023 G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers

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Make Shelves Happy

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Hooper, Don P. In this powerful and fast-paced YA contemporary debut, a Black teen from Brooklyn struggles to fit in at his almost entirely-white Manhattan prep school, resulting in a fight and a plan for vengeance. This is not how 17-year-old Gil imagined beginning his senior year.

The Boy You Always Wanted Quach, Michelle

A smartly funny, heartfelt story told in dual POV about a young woman roping in her childhood crush to act as an honorary male heir to fulfill her grandfather’s dying wish. A story about first love, familial duties, and finding yourself.

Disappearing Act Castle, Jiordan

Moving and evocative, this YA memoir-in-verse follows author Jiordan Castle’s coming-of-age as her family reckons with the aftershocks of her father’s imprisonment. Jiordan’s family was never quite like everyone else’s, with her father’s mood swings, her mother’s attempts at normalcy, and her two sisters with a different last name.

Racing Hearts Di Lorenzo, Melinda

To honor the death of her best friend, teen Sienna signs up to do a triathlon and finds a connection with an unexpected training partner in this body-positive romance exploring first love, grief, perseverance, and trusting in yourself.

Teach the Torches to Burn Roehrig, Caleb

In this queer YA reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, a teen boy discovers first love amid a bloody, centuries-old feud. Verona, Italy.

Romeo dreams of a quiet life. One night, he meets Valentine.

So begins a tender romance that the boys must hide from their families.

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True True

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9780063038424 08/01/2023 Katherine Tegen Books

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9780374389772 08/15/2023 Farrar Straus & Giroux

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9781459836808 08/15/2023 Orca Book Publishers

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9781250828484 08/22/2023 Feiwel and Friends

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Just Do This One Thing for Me Zimmermann, Laura

Hilarious, heartbreaking, and sneaky suspenseful. A timely novel about a rule-following daughter trying to hold her family together after her scammer mother disappears. Drew is faced with a choice: Follow the rules—or hope the weather stays cold and keep the cons going.

All That Shines Hagan, Ellen

A contemplative novel in verse about what it means to lose everything and rediscover yourself, falling in love along the way. Chloe Brooks has only ever known wealth. Until it all crashes down: her father’s crimes make headlines, and Chloe loses her friends, plans, and sense of self.

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9780593530337 08/22/2023 Dutton Books for Young Readers

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9781547610211 09/05/2023 Bloomsbury YA

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The Borrow a Boyfriend Club Powars, Page

A feel-good, coming-of-age rom-com from debut author Page Powars. Trans teen Noah Byrd joins a boyfriend borrowing service masquerading as an Italian Club to prove that he’s one of the guys, especially to its frustratingly handsome leader.

Fire From the Sky

Backe Åstot, Moa / Apelqvist, Eva (Translator) Ánte’s life has been steeped in Sami tradition. It is indisputable to him that he, an only child, will keep working with the reindeer. But his feelings for his best friend Erik have changed, grown into something bigger. What would people say if they knew? And how does Erik feel?

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Hannon, Kathleen

After a deadly accident, Hemingway Jones does what no doctor has been able to do: revive his father from the dead. While the result isn’t entirely human, the billionaire owner of the research center will stop at nothing to repeat the experiment.

All the Yellow Suns Kannan, Malavika

A coming-of-age story about a queer Indian American girl exploring activism and identity through art. When Juneau invites 16-year-old Maya to join a secret society of artists, vandals, and mischief-makers who fight for justice at their school, Maya descends into the world of change-making and resistance.

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Debut author. Practical Magic meets Erika L. Sanchez in this dazzling YA fantasy about a Cuban American family of brujas who get entangled in love, magic, and murder. The story alternates between 1980s Cuba and present-day Miami.

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The Confession of Hemingway Jones

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9780316447324 07/11/2023 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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Maybe Meant to Be Walther, K. L.

The Summer I Turned Pretty meets Today, Tonight, Tomorrow in this romance where two best friends are forced to confront the truths about their friendship, identities, and relationships. Everyone at the Bexley School believes that Sage and Charlie are meant to be. Then Luke Morrissey shows up on campus.

This Dark Descent Josephson, Kalyn

Steeped in Jewish folklore, The Scorpio Races meets Peaky Blinders in this dual-POV YA fantasy where the daughter of a famous horse breeder, an unlicensed enchanter, and an ambitious heir must work together to win a cutthroat, magical horserace.

$11.99 14-19

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9781728279343 09/05/2023 Sourcebooks Fire

$19.99 14-19

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9781250812360 09/26/2023 Roaring Brook Press

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SCIENCE Digger

Littleboy, Molly / Semple, David (Illustrator) Diggers are so exciting! Children can learn all about how they work with this interactive board book that features layered die cut pages throughout. Simple callouts highlight the various parts of the machine.

Topics covered include how a digger moves, what it does at the construction site, and more.

Playtime Engineering Esbaum, Jill

Grab a play mat, blocks, and your favorite baby engineer. It’s time to build something—and see science at work! Photos of busy little ones offset a lively running dialogue sprinkled with factual asides that define basic engineering terms.

Construction Site

Mitton, Tony / Parker, Ant (Illustrator) The first title in a new location-based strand of Amazing Machines titles. Construction Site follows Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse as they explore all the vehicles and machinery on a busy construction site!

Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love, including dumper trucks, towering cranes, and more.

Copy That, Copy Cat!

Tangen, Katrina / Orecchia, Giulia (Illustrator) From sonar to snowshoes, this rhyming, lift-the-flap picture book of riddles introduces children to biomimicry. Discover concrete examples of human inventions that copy things found in nature. The story invites readers to guess the answers to riddles based on rhymes and visual cues that peek through die-cuts.

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Andrews, Julie / Hamilton, Emma Walton / MacKay, Elly (Illustrator) When a lively village is beset by a mysterious fog, the town turns dull and silent. Until one day, when a boy’s simple melody strikes a chord, reminding everyone of what matters most—even in the darkest of times.

Airplanes

Amoroso, Cynthia Zoom! A huge plane is flying overhead! Learn more about the different types of airplanes, from passenger jets to cargo planes.

Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and more.

Screws Keep Things Secure

Diehn, Andi / Rauch, Micah (Illustrator) Young readers learn how a screw’s shape can pull things together, push things apart, or even move heavy objects from one place to another! Glossary, photos, and a hands-on activity make this book fundamental for STEAM learning.

Alight

Lloyd, Sam / Metcalfe, Samantha (Illustrator) Alight shares the story of Australian native plants and animals during a planned fire. Discover how the fire helps Christmas Bells grow new flowers and Wallum Banksia to open its woody seed capsules. Follow Antechinus and a tiny Wallum Sedge Frog as they face the danger of the fire.

Greenhouses Luza, Johannah

Early fluent readers will learn how greenhouses are used to grow crops, how they’ve have changed agriculture, and new and future innovations, such as hydroponics and vertical farming. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text. Greenhouses features infographics, sidebars, reading tips for teachers and parents, and more.

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The Enchanted Symphony

09/12/2023 Abrams Books for Young Readers

$32.79 5-8

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9781503869493 08/01/2023 Wonder Publishing

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9781647410919 09/15/2023 Nomad Press

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9781486315444 09/30/2023 Csiro Publishing

$26.99 7-10

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9798885246880 08/01/2023 Pogo

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Explores the worlds beyond our universe, making the science of exoplanets understandable for the youngest readers. Join an astrophysicist on a trip around the galaxy to explore worlds beyond our own. Asa Stahl introduces readers to some of the most fascinating exoplanets we know about.

$18.99

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Picnic Planet

Totally Random Facts Volume 2 Bellows, Melina Gerosa

DID YOU KNOW? Male seahorses give birth. Hershey’s kisses used to be square. Squid have nine brains—and the central one’s shaped like a donut, with a hole in the middle! This second volume of the beloved series rounds up another 3000-plus surprising, strange, and striking nuggets of information.

Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet?

Gifford, Clive / Li, Hannah (Illustrator)

A unique and beautiful approach to understanding the plastic problem with practical actions to help protect the planet. Through beautiful illustrations, easy-to-follow charts, and compelling text, readers learn how plastics they use every day are hurting the earth, and the things they can do today to protect the planet.

How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built Bartunek, Jiri / Velcovsky, Tom / Sramek, Jan (Illustrator)

The New Seven Wonders of the World are introduced from the architectural point of view. Featuring The Great Wall of China, Petra, The Colosseum, Chichén Itzá, Machu Picchu, The Taj Mahal, and Christ the Redeemer. Have you ever wondered how these monumental structures were built centuries ago, without modern technology?

Light Comes to Shadow Mountain Buzzeo, Toni

It’s 1937 and the government is pushing to bring electricity to the mountains of southeastern Kentucky. Cora Mae Tipton figures she can help spread the word by starting a school newspaper. But resistance to change isn’t easy to overcome, especially when it starts at home.

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The Human Body Mysteries Explained Peraboni, Cristina / De Amicis, Giulia (Illustrator)

What does the inside of our bodies look like? How do our brains or lungs work? Beginning with a timeline of human evolution and continuing with fascinating explanations and illustrations, basic anatomy and topics like how the heart works and what DNA is made of are easy to comprehend.

Nature’s Monuments Bell, Samantha

Explore the majestic places that many flock to see with their own eyes.

From Dinosaur National Monument to Craters of the Moon, readers will discover what forces helped shape incredible natural features.

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9781684811441 07/11/2023 Dragonfruit

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9781668927434 08/01/2023 Cherry Lake Publishing

Totally Random Questions Volume 8 Bellows, Melina Gerosa

How long is a day on Mars? What’s more toxic, a Gila monster or a poison frog? Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, this book presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world!

Super Surprising Trivia About Space and the Universe Collins, Ailynn

Think you know a lot about space and the universe? Prepare to know even more about amazing galaxies, stars, planets, and space exploration. You’ll be surprised by how much you’ll discover in this totally terrific book of space trivia.

Military Technology Hamen, Susan E.

Introduces readers to significant developments in military technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, and an index.

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Schwartz, Heather E. / Hughes, Beth (Illustrator) From the discovery of the double helix to mapping the human genome, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in genetics. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine.

The Museum on the Moon

Latham, Irene / Wares, Myriam (Illustrator) From the amusing to the poignant, The Museum on the Moon introduces readers to the mysterious objects left on the lunar surface since humans arrived in 1969. Part history, part poetry, and illustrated with breathtaking graphite drawings, this book is a moving exhibit of humankind’s most famous quest for knowledge.

The Monster’s Bones (Young Readers Edition) Randall, David K.

The thrilling tale of America’s early paleontologists and the discovery of the first T. Rex fossil, adapted for young readers. Randall journeys from prehistory to present day. The Monster’s Bones reveals how a monster of a bygone era ignited a new understanding of our planet and our place within it.

1,001 Amazing Science Facts Good Housekeeping

Do bees sleep? Can rocks bend? Discover incredible info about awesome animals, our exceptional planet Earth, exciting chemical reactions, extraordinary engineering, and more in this fun-filled, factpacked book for budding scientists. Packed with hundreds of dynamite color photos and illustrations, hands-on STEAM activities, quizzes, and tons of cheeky jokes.

$30.65 8-12

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Genetics Breakthroughs

08/01/2023 Mayo Clinic Press Kids

$19.99 8-12

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9781638192039 08/08/2023 Bushel & Peck Books

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9781324015505 08/14/2023 Norton Young Readers

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9781958395851 08/22/2023 Hearst Home Kids

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The Book of Time

Gifford, Clive / Georgiev, Teo (Illustrator) The Book of Time asks all the big questions about time, like what is time? How does it work? And is it even real? Discover more questions, answers, and theories in this bumper book all about the past, present, future, and beyond!

Science and Math for Curious Kids

Huggins-Cooper, Lynn / Baker, Laura / Foster, Alex (Illustrator) From ecology to number theory, kids will find a new way of looking at the world and the laws of science and mathematics that govern it.

This title is packed with clear, colorful, and engaging explanations on elements; the human body and its organs; matter and motion; geometry; and more.

Mysterious Glowing Mammals Parrott-Ryan, Maria

You’re probably familiar with some kinds of glowing animals. But some animals glow only under ultraviolet light. This is called biofluorescence.

Follow along with Martin and his colleagues as they delve into the mystery of the flying squirrels and discover that they aren’t the only glowing mammals out there!

Glow

González, Noelia / Meadows, Sara Boccaccini (Illustrator) Get ready to explore the night sky! Observe the phases of the moon, navigate by the North Star, and peer into outer space from your own backyard. You’ll also learn about some of the mythology and folklore associated with the night sky.

Spy Stalkers Eason, Sarah

In this exciting exploration of crime science, readers will discover how cutting-edge science and state-of-the-art technology are the weapons of choice in the fight against espionage. With true-crime stories, a captivating design, and packed with information.

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9781398819801 09/05/2023 Arcturus Publishing Limited

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TEENTOBER Don’t Want to Be Your Monster Moulton, Deke

Ten-year-old Adam knows he has a better purpose in his life (well, immortal life) than just drinking blood, but 14-year-old Victor wants to accept his own self-image of vampirism. Everything changes when it becomes clear that a vampire hunter may be on the lookout for the family.

Confessions of a Candy Snatcher

Sinclair, Phoebe / Taylor, Theodore, III (Illustrator) A night of Halloween fun gone wrong has Jonas wondering if he’s really a wolf in disguise in this fast-paced fiction debut delving into accountability, relationships...and zines. Jonas is taken by surprise when he receives anonymous notes following a strange snatching attempt.

Learning to Be Wild (A Young Reader’s Adaptation) Safina, Carl

This young readers adaptation explores community, culture, and belonging through chimpanzees, macaws, and sperm whales.

Culture is passed down from parent to child in all sorts of animal communities. The lives of chimpanzees, scarlet macaws, and sperm whales reveal how they—and we—are all connected.

The Do More Club Kramaroff, Dana

A Jewish boy’s bravery and kindness are tested after an antisemitic attack on his middle school in this rousing novel-in-verse. Maybe Josh can do something to help—to “repair the world” as his rabbi teaches, by starting a Do More club to spread kindness.

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Flanagan, John

Maddie and Will must travel to Celtica to investigate a series of dire wolf attacks and a dangerous sorceress. As Arazan’s desires lead to the most evil of powers, Will and Maddie must form a plan of action that can outwit the sorceress and the darkest forces from the beyond.

The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook for Kids Thoreson, Bridget

Join the Sanderson Sisters and whip up some spellbinding treats in this first-ever Hocus Pocus cookbook designed for kid chefs. With over 50 recipes inspired by the two movies, these kid-friendly ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions are perfect for All Hallow’s Eve, Salem Scare Fest, or any time of year.

Of All Tribes Bruchac, Joseph

Bruchac tells the stirring history of the 1969 Occupation of Alcatraz by Native Americans, which established a precedent for Indian activism.

On November 20, 1969, 89 Native Americans crossed San Francisco Bay under the cover of darkness. Their objective was to occupy the abandoned prison on Alcatraz Island.

Means of Transport That Almost Changed the World Velcovsky, Tom / Sekaninova, Stepanka / Sodomka, Martin (Illustrator)

Realistic illustrations accompany the stories behind various peculiar vehicles that were invented but, in the end, did not make the cut. You’re about to be flooded with infamous ideas, prototypes, and crazy attempts at coming up with something new over the course of the last century.

A Song of Salvation Dow, Alechia

From the author of The Sound of Stars and The Kindred comes a YA space opera about a reincarnated god and a grumpy pilot on a mission to save a beloved space podcaster and stop an intergalactic war.

$18.99 10-14

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9780593463840 09/05/2023

TEENTOBER

Arazan’s Wolves

Viking Books for Young Readers

$17.95 10-14

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641.5

9781646045457 09/12/2023 Bloom Books for Young Readers

$19.99

Hardcover

10-14

979.461

9781419757198 09/26/2023 Abrams Books for Young Readers

$18.95

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12-19

388.09

9788000068459 07/04/2023 Albatros Media

$19.99 12-19

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9781335453723 07/11/2023 Inkyard Press

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S.E.E.K.

Robertson, David Lots of people are seeking something. This engaging follow–up to the popular A.S.K. takes 52 new questions from real teenagers. Covering issues from society, education, the Bible, theology, and God. Each short chapter contains a question, Bible passage, verse, discussion, something to consider, further reading, and a prayer.

All That’s Left to Say Lord, Emery

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Told in an unputdownable then/now narrative, this poignant exploration of grief is perfect for fans of Robin Benway and Jandy Nelson. On prom night, Hannah MacLaren sits in the headmaster’s office, soaked to the bone. She is in huge trouble after pulling the fire alarm. But Hannah had her reasons.

$16.99

Hardcover

12-19

248.482

9781527107052 07/11/2023 CF4Kids

$19.99 12-19 9781681199412 07/18/2023 Bloomsbury YA

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Craig, Erin A.

Twelve years after the events of House of Salt and Sorrows, the Thaumas sisters are scattered across Arcannia. When an argument breaks out, Camille reveals the truth: Verity is still seeing ghosts; she just doesn’t know it. Stunned, Verity flees Highmoor that night and makes her way to Bloem.

Ghosted

Quain, Amanda Never Have I Ever meets The X-Files in this gender-bent contemporary retelling of the Jane Austen classic, Northanger Abbey. Hattie isn’t a believer. Yes, she’s a senior at America’s most (allegedly) haunted high school, Northanger Abbey. But ever since her paranormal-loving dad passed away, she’s hung up her Ghostbusters suit.

What Now? A Teen Guide to Life After High School Sheen, Barbara

Readers learn about potential next paths as they travel down the road of life. Graduating from high school marks a crossroad in a person’s life. It’s a time to celebrate personal achievement, as well as being a time when young people transition from childhood to adulthood.

Beyond Sex Ed

Yancey, Diane / Moriarty, Tabitha This detailed guide explains the transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for common STIs such as chlamydia, HIV and AIDS, and herpes. It also outlines risk reduction practices to avoid contracting or spreading sexually transmitted infections and provides strategies for people living with chronic infections.

Cloak of Scarlet Dickerson, Melanie

She was an orphan of no importance. He was an ordinary knight serving the baron. From New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes a thrilling retelling of “Little Red Riding Hood,” where two hearts must learn to trust themselves and each other in order to save a kingdom.

$19.99 12-19

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9780593482544 07/25/2023

TEENTOBER

House of Roots and Ruin

Delacorte Press

$20.00 12-19

Hardcover

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9781250865076 07/25/2023 Wednesday Books

$32.95

Hardcover

12-19

158.1083

9781678206000 08/01/2023 ReferencePoint Press

$38.65 12-19

Library Reinforced

616.951

9781541588950 08/01/2023 Twenty-First Century Books

$19.99 12-19

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9780840708199 08/15/2023 Thomas Nelson

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Forty Words for Love Saeed, Aisha

Two teens grow from friends to something more after tragedy strikes their magical town. Tensions are growing in Moonlight Bay. The forest elders have long warned that falling in love with “outsiders” will lead to devastating consequences. Can Yasmine and Rafay find a way to be together?

Accountable Slater, Dashka

A propulsive narrative nonfiction book about the revelation of a racist social media account that changes everything for a group of high school students and begs the question: What does it mean to be held accountable for harm that takes place behind a screen?

The Beasts in Your Brain Speller, Katherine

This is a guide and companion equally for you and your loved ones, here to provide that essential first dose of information, understanding, and validation about mental illness and how it affects the young people of today. This book will be your first partner in your battle against the beasts.

Hotel Magnifique Taylor, Emily J.

For fans of Caraval and The Night Circus, this decadent and darkly enchanting YA fantasy, set against the backdrop of a Belle Époqueinspired hotel, follows 17-year-old Jani as she uncovers the deeply disturbing secrets of the legendary Hotel Magnifique.

The Third Daughter Tooley, Adrienne

A sweeping fantasy about legacy, betrayal, sisterhood, and politicizing emotion in the quest for power—all balanced by a slow-burn LGBTQ romance. For centuries, the citizens of Velle have waited for their New Maiden to return. The prophecy states she will appear as the third daughter of a third daughter.

B R O D A R T L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

$18.99 12-19

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9780593326466 08/22/2023 Kokila

$19.99

Hardcover

12-19

371.829

9780374314347 08/22/2023 Farrar Straus & Giroux

$38.65 12-19

Library Reinforced

152.46

9781541599253 09/05/2023 Zest Books

$12.99 12-19

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9780593404539 09/26/2023 Razorbill

$18.99 14-19

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9780316465694 07/18/2023 Christy Ottaviano Books

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Colón, Angel Luis The Taking of Jake Livingston meets Cemetery Boys in this YA ghost story about a Puerto Rican teen’s battle with a malevolent spirit targeting his apartment building and the all-too-real horrors of gentrification.

Bonesmith

Preto, Nicki Pau Gideon the Ninth meets the Game of Thrones White Walkers in this dark young adult fantasy about a disgraced ghost-fighting warrior who must journey into a haunted wasteland to rescue a kidnapped prince.

Ready your blade. Defeat the undead.

Bring Me Your Midnight Griffin, Rachel

A lush, romantic, and unforgettable new fantasy full of sea magic, arranged marriages, and the choice between love and duty. When unknown magic builds in Tana’s body and she’s unable to expel the magic on her own, she begs Wolfe for help.

Sign of the Slayer Harris, Sharina

Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The Gilded Ones in this new paranormal series. Raven Wright was just a happy-go-lucky marching band geek, armed with a saxophone and sheet music the night her best friend and bandmates were attacked by rogue vampires.

A Crown So Cursed McKinney, L. L.

Attacked by Nightmares unlike any they’ve ever seen, Alice will have to step between the coming darkness and the mortal world once more.

But this time is different. This time, the monsters aren’t waiting for her on the other side of the Veil. They’re in her own back yard.

$19.99 14-19

Hardcover

F

9781665928410 07/25/2023

TEENTOBER

Infested

Mtv Books

$21.99 14-19

Hardcover

F

9781665910590 07/25/2023 Margaret K. McElderry Books

$18.99 14-19

Hardcover

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9781728256153 08/01/2023 Sourcebooks Fire

$18.99 14-19

Hardcover

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9781649373311 08/29/2023 Entangled: Teen

$19.99 14-19

Hardcover

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9781250754547 09/19/2023 Imprint

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