Brodart LittleOne Catalog: Issue 1 | Spring 2024

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INTRODUCTION

Blooming books for a new season LittleOne offers books specifically chosen by the Brodart Collection Development staff — titles that stimulate and expand growing imaginations, providing a background to help readers understand the world and their place in it.

In this catalog, you will find many new fiction and nonfiction books across a range of topics, including Brain Power, Coming of Age, History, Social & Emotional, Summer Reads, and much more. These titles come from fresh and familiar voices, from publishers large and small.

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HISTORY

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PEOPLE, PLACES, & FOOD

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Director of Marketing and Advertising, Books & Library

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SUMMER READS

The LittleOne digital catalog is easy to use: click on any cover image to view that title in Bibz, our order selecting tool. To see all the titles in the catalog, click on the front or back cover; from there, log into Bibz. Then choose your title selection(s) and place your order.

In books, we discover other ways of seeing the world.

These diverse life situations teach us the different ways that problems are solved. We experience varying emotions, explore new interests, and find new ways to interact with friends and family. Studies show that reading books helps young readers understand appropriate behavior, improve their social skills, and learn about the world around them.

So how does the catalog work?

To Browse: • Click on a category to view that category’s full title list.

• Click on a cover image for additional title information.

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To Place an Order:  Click Here to view the full list of titles.

• From there, log into Bibz.

• Then simply choose your title selections to create your own list, and place your order.

4 PUBLISHER Q & A

Tell Me An interview with Tomáš Jodas Export Manager at Albatros Media Tomáš Jodas has seven years’ experience in the publishing industry, starting as a rights seller. Today, he manages two editorial teams preparing books for the U.S. market.

Q. Was there an “aha” moment in your decision to launch your distribution in the United States after years of publishing experiences?

A. We historically sold rights of our books to the whole world, with very little sold in the U.S. Nevertheless, it was our dream to have our books published here, so we decided to act on it and set up distribution for them.

We were not certain if the market would accept our titles at first, but the stable growth of our sales has reassured us that we made the right decision. We have also received very positive feedback from our readers on social media, had two titles selected by Junior Library Guild, and received positive reviews, among other rewarding instances.

Q. How do Albatros´ books stand out from other books on the library shelf?

A. With a long tradition of graphic design in our country (the Czech Republic), we never compromise on the visual composition of our books. Our motto is “smart books – smart kids,” which says it all. We offer great educational content hidden in a highly entertaining book.

Q. Why will librarians want to support and buy your books?

A. Libraries play an essential role in supporting literacy and education, which is our goal as well. Through our books, children learn about the world around them in a refreshing and engaging way. Whether it’s science, social emotional development, or another theme, we hope librarians will appreciate the innovative approach of our titles as they build or update their collections.

Q. Did you feel there was a gap in the library marketplace before your company launched in the U.S.?

A. Many titles are written as if children are not able to form their own opinions. We consider children to be equal to adults in that they can form their own opinions based on information presented to them. Our titles are therefore more challenging than most, but we believe that young readers will appreciate it.

Q. Has your company’s vision or mission changed over the years? If so, why?

A. Our publishing house was founded on April 11, 1949, with the mission of helping young people explore new perspectives. Our name, Albatros, is the Czech translation of albatross, the bird that has perhaps the largest wingspan. We wanted to fly as far as possible on the wings of fantasy, and we are quite proud of having kept to this mission and vision throughout the years.

smart books smart kids Albatros Media specializes in children´s books with original and innovative formats well-known around the world.

Our books are playful like a toy and educative at the same time, aiming to develop young readers’ curiosity and thirst for knowledge. The flagship imprint Albatros, which was one of the seven co-founders of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 1964, was established in 1949 and has played an essential part in the history of Czech literature for children since.

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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!

And welcome spring! Here in the northeast, we are seeing signs of spring every day, which is always cause for high spirits and expectations of good things to come. This year’s crop of new children’s and teen titles carries that same vibe, thanks to publishers dedicated to representing and filling the needs of EVERY reader. I’m very impressed!

Where can I find these magical new books, you ask? In addition to the collection you’ll find in this issue of LittleOne, my Brodart colleagues and I introduced over 100 new titles for the first half of 2024 in our recent Tell Me More: K-12 Collection Connection webinar, available for viewing here. Grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and learn about titles you can use to encourage new readers, fill requests, and of course keep your TBR pile blooming.

You can find the full title list in Bibz.

We’ve been busy gearing up for Summer Reading at Brodart.

Are you ready to RENEW your patrons’ love of reading and send them on a literary ADVENTURE? We are offering libraries special discounts to purchase books to use as giveaways, with over 600 diverse and inclusive titles to choose from, including a list of Spanish and bilingual titles and plenty of titles that fit the national summer reading programs. Explore the title lists in Bibz under Recommended Lists > Summer Reading, Children, and Teen, and email me at BYS@brodart.com with questions or to get started.

More Summer Reading news! iREAD participants, this year’s suggested title lists have been posted in Bibz; they can be found under Recommended Lists > Summer Reading under Children, Teen, and Adult. And finally, if you are attending PLA in Columbus, OH, in April, stop by Brodart booth #1701 to say hello, grab a summer reading poster, and enter our fabulous Summer Reading Sweepstakes! The winner will be chosen in May. Unable to attend?

Watch for the sweepstakes entry link on our Facebook page, where we’ll also have updates about our Bound to Stay Bound partnership, new summer reading resources to download and use in your library, and more.

Until next issue, happy reading!

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BRAIN POWER What in the Wow?! 2

Thomas, Mindy / Raz, Guy / Coleman, Dave (Illustrator) From an island of pigs to astronauts who wear diapers, the world is full of bonkerballs stuff! Luckily, Mindy Thomas, and Guy Raz are here with 250 more fantastic but true facts, covering topics such as roller coasters, mysteries, presidents, big mistakes, language, poop, and more!

Picture Puzzler

Williams, Rachel / Bakhareva, Ksenia (Illustrator) Step into the world’s wildest places to solve 72 picture riddles and search for camouflaged animals. Explore six real world habitats: the Sahara, the Rocky Mountains, European beech forests, the Amazon Basin, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Arctic archipelago Svalbard.

Skybound!

Ganz-Schmitt, Sue / Bruno, Iacopo (Illustrator) In this STEAM picture book, take to the skies with Mary Myers, aka “Carlotta,” an aeronaut and inventor whose careful scientific work improved hot air balloons and our understanding of flight, weather patterns, and the atmosphere.

Kid-ventors

Pew, Kailei / Wright, Shannon (Illustrator) From Popsicles and swim fins to robots and glitter-shooting prosthetics, this middle-grade nonfiction debut is full of fun and inspiring stories about real kid inventors and some of their most amazing inventions. These 35 inventors each created something amazing, and proved that even the youngest people can change the world.

$9.99 8-12

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9780358697107 04/02/2024 Clarion Books

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9781419771354 04/02/2024 Magic Cat

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9781250836021 04/23/2024 Feiwel and Friends

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Tons of Talent

Johnson, Janet Sumner / Ebert, Stacy (Illustrator) Regina Grey, the Recess Genius, can solve any problem. Brother problems and friend problems. Bug problems and pen problems. But when no one signs up for the talent show? That problem requires some extra thought. And there are other issues that need Regina’s special skill set and attention.

Last to Finish in Math Class Esham, Barbara

This positive math story teaches kids that everyone learns differently, and that’s ok! Max is convinced he will never succeed at memorizing his multiplication facts. When it’s time for a test, one by one, Max’s classmates turn in their finished papers before the timer rings. But not Max.

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9781728289434 05/07/2024 Sourcebooks Explore

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Melikechi, Noureddine / Simpson, Michelle (Illustrator) With kid-friendly explanations of vision, light, color, and eye anatomy, this book explores a variety of eye conditions and the helpful tools that people use to better see the world around them. What is it like to see the world through someone else’s eyes?

Erno Rubik and His Magic Cube Aradhya, Kerry / Kramer, Kara (Illustrator)

This first picture book biography of Erno Rubik, creator of the Rubik’s Cube, reveals the obsession, imagination, and engineering process behind the creation of a bestselling puzzle that will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024. Erno Rubik grew up in post-World War II Hungary obsessed with puzzles, art, and nature.

$18.95

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9781958629437 05/07/2024 Science Naturally!

$18.99

This energizing adventure into electricity and science is led by superhero engineer Captain Kilowatt. Accompany the Captain on a mission to find the many ways that our daily lives are powered now and zap yourself into the future of energy to save the blinkin’ planet.

The Big Book of Useless Knowledge Priddy, Sam (Editor)

In this compendium of obscure facts readers will be treated to baffling knowledge they would never learn at school. Broken into chapters that include geography, space, and history, a team of experts has scoured the margins to find the silliest and most pointless facts that the world has to offer.

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9781682636640 05/14/2024 Peachtree

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— Albert Einstien

Constable, Lee / Aśka (Illustrator)

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Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.

The important thing is not to stop questioning.

How to Save the Whole Blinkin’ Planet

BRAIN POWER

How Do You See the World?

$19.99 7-10

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9781761340826 05/14/2024 Puffin

$24.99 8-12

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9781684493883 05/14/2024 Neon Squid US

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Tomorrow’s School

duopress labs / Cordeiro, Rodrigo (Illustrator) Welcome to the school of the future! Futurist tots will love this amazing primer on the school of tomorrow, exploring how students will interact with technology and how self-driving school buses will take kids home from school.

Shake It Off!

Brantley-Newton, Vanessa The whimsical tale of a clever little goat who rises above everything that threatens to keep her down. Inspired by Vanessa BrantleyNewton’s own experiences with adversity, this playful story about persistence, determination, and thinking outside the box is sure to make readers cheer.

Fireworks

Houran, Lori Haskins / Caro, Corinne (Illustrator) The newest addition to the nonfiction Eureka series is a “biography” of fireworks! From the first gunpowder-filled bamboo stalk thrown on a bonfire to dazzling overhead multicolor displays of today, Fireworks is a fun and informative look at the development of an invention that sparks joy.

Eva Beaver, Awesome Architect Elcomb, Ben / Lora, Loris (Illustrator)

Famed animal builder Eva Beaver travels to the dusty deserts of Egypt to marvel at the great pyramid of Giza, built thousands of years ago.

From her early years in lodge building and dam control, she has always wondered at the exotic mysteries of this great structure.

Welcome to AI

Dugal, Matthieu / Davey, Owen (Illustrator) Learn all about the history, science, and technology behind the world of AI. In this fun, simple, and vibrant non-fiction book, technoscience expert Matthieu Dugal shares the epic history of artificial intelligence and gives answers to the biggest head-scratchers.

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$8.99 2-5

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9781728291383 06/03/2024 Duo Press LLC

$18.99 3-6

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9780525517115 06/04/2024 Nancy Paulsen Books

$18.99

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9781662670541 06/04/2024 Kane Press

$19.99 8-12

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9781838748678 06/04/2024 Flying Eye Books

$22.99

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629.892

9780711293168 06/04/2024 Wide Eyed Editions

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Romito, Dee / Chen, Ziyue (Illustrator) Learn how and why a useful, 5000-year-old invention has become a threat to our planet—and what you can do about it—in this history of the simple straw. With bright illustrations and well-researched text, children can read about the inventors behind the straw’s technological advancements.

The Magical Science of Feelings Daily, Jen / Millward, Gwen (Illustrator)

Clinical social worker Jen Daily helps kids understand the science behind feelings, taking them on a lively tour of the brain to see where anger, anxiety, sadness, and joy start, and offering activities for calming emotions. With endearing illustrations, the parts of the brain come alive as friendly characters.

$8.99 5-8

Trade Paper

333.72

9780823458783 06/11/2024 Holiday House

$16.99 5-8

BRAIN POWER

The Last Plastic Straw

Hardcover

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9781635867541 06/11/2024 Storey Publishing, LLC

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COMING OF AGE Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre

Landman, Tanya (Adaptor) / Brontë, Charlotte After a miserable childhood, a job offer at Thornfield Hall seems to promise Jane Eyre a brighter future. But haunting, joyless laughter echoes along Thornfield Hall’s corridors. Powerfully retold in this stunning new edition, Jane Eyre is the timeless story of an iconic heroine’s search for love, freedom, and belonging.

No Going Back Flores-Scott, Patrick

In this tour de force about one teen’s quest for redemption, Antonio is determined to make amends to the people he hurt most—even if it means breaking the terms of his early release from juvenile detention.

The story is told through time-stamped chapters that race at a fever pitch.

The Last Love Song Holford, Kalie

This book celebrates the music of an uncertain heart. After high school graduation, Mia Peters faces a summer full of painful goodbyes. Desperate for a sign of what might lie ahead, Mia finds the opposite—a mysterious letter from the past, addressed to her in her mother’s handwriting.

Dawn Land

Bruchac, Joseph About 10,000 years ago in the northeast, the Abenaki created a thriving community in social and ecological balance with nature and with each other. More than an action-packed saga of a dangerous journey, Dawn Land is a dramatic illumination of the highly developed value system of these pre-contact native people.

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9781454954811 04/02/2024 Union Square & Co

$18.99 14-19

Hardcover

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9780316407502 04/02/2024 Christy Ottaviano Books

$15.99 12-19

Trade Paper

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9798212638012 04/09/2024 Blackstone Publishing

$19.95 14-19

Trade Paper

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9781682754689 04/09/2024 Fulcrum Publishing

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Calling All Sports Fans!

Thrilling Sports Biographies for All Readers!

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Chapter Books About Athletes Who Have Stepped Up Beyond Sports “The books in this series will appeal to young readers with an interest in basketball and how some of its brightest stars are using their wealth and influence to improve the lives of others.”

—Booklist

Chapter Books About Inspiring Women in Sports by Some of Your Favorite Authors, including Rita Williams-Garcia and Kekla Magoon

GRAPHIC NOVELS!

The Bestselling Series is Now Your Middle Grade Sports Headquarters

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Teenage Dirtbags

$19.99

Acker, James

14-19

From the author of The Long Run comes another unflinchingly raw and boldly hilarious novel about an unlikely group of teens coming together to exact revenge. When Cameron dumps Phil and torpedoes his already-iffy reputation, Phil hatches a plot to expose Cameron as the two-faced liar he truly is.

And Then There Was Us

04/09/2024 Inkyard Press

14-19

A mother’s death forces a teen girl to reevaluate their tumultuous relationship in this powerful coming-of-age novel. The passing of Coi’s mother reopens the door to her mother’s side of the family. As she reconnects with her family, Coi learns to see parts of her mother she never experienced.

The Year I Followed My Father to the Other Side of the World Lapointe, Stephanie / Boulanger, Ann Marie (Translator)

Told in diary format, 14-year-old Franny journals about the year when she moves to Japan to be with her father and all the adventures she has learning a new culture, fitting in at a new school, and navigating feelings for more than one boy.

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9781774883402 04/09/2024 Tundra Books

$18.00 12-19

Trade Paper

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9781646900251 04/23/2024 Arctis

Award-winning duo Bill Richardson and Bill Pechet are back with another brilliantly funny and charmingly quirky picture book. When a beloved stuffed toy gets left at the beach and swept out to sea, all hands pitch in to see that poor rescue operation, accommodating whale, kind kangaroo, round-about postal adventure, chorus of Bunny-smitten seagulls, and more, this hilarious romp will delight readers young and old.

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Corey, M. E.

In between band practice, weightlifting, and dates, Kinkade accidentally becomes an animal shelter volunteer under an assumed name—and it’s there that he finally receives the affirmation he’s been longing for. But it’s going to be harder than he thought to get the girl of his dreams.

The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge Hubbard, Matthew

This debut YA novel follows a boy who visits the magic-filled circus of his dreams each night in order to escape his daily reality, where his trans identity remains a secret. Asher’s desperation sets both worlds on a collision course that could destroy all the relationships he cares about most.

$18.99 14-19

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9781645679325 04/23/2024 Page Street Kids

$19.99 14-19

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9780593707173 04/30/2024 Delacorte Press

I believe in humanity. We are an incredible species. We’re still just a child creature, we’re still being nasty to each other. And all children go through those phases. We’re growing up, we’re moving into adolescence now. When we grow up – man, we’re going to be something!

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Flyboy

LeBlanc, Kasey This debut YA novel follows a boy who visits the magic-filled circus of his dreams each night in order to escape his daily reality, where his trans identity remains a secret. Asher’s desperation sets both worlds on a collision course that could destroy all the relationships he cares about most.

Shooting for Stars Webb, Christine

High schooler Skyler Davidson, the daughter of scientists, is determined to finish her late mother’s research on neutron stars. So she teams up with aspiring videographer, Cooper, to film a submission for a NASA internship—all while keeping it a secret from her dad.

COMING OF AGE

Out of Blue Comes Green

$19.99 12-19

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9780063284357 05/14/2024 Balzer + Bray

$18.99 14-19

Hardcover

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9781682636015 05/21/2024 Peachtree Teen

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Twelfth Knight

Follmuth, Alexene Farol When a football injury leads Jack Orsino to the world of MMORPG Twelfth Night, Viola is alarmed to discover their online alter egos are surprisingly well-matched. As long nights of gameplay turn into discussions about life and love, Vi and Jack become more than just weapon-wielding characters in an online game.

The Quince Project Parra, Jessica

The Wedding Planner gets a YA makeover. Castillo Torres, Student Body Association event chair and serial planner, could use a fairy godmother. Can Cas go from planner to participant in her own life? Or will this would-be princess turn into a pumpkin at the end of the ball?

Our Bodies Electric Vernon, Zackary

Tormented by his religious family and the broader conservative community of Pawley’ s Island, South Carolina, 14-year-old Josh meets a supportive cast of eccentric small-town characters, falls in love with his classmate, becomes obsessed with David Bowie, and fumbles in his attempts to make his own thongs.

There Is a Door in this Darkness Cashore, Kristin

On the cusp on the most consequential election in living memory, Wilhelmina may have found a door in her darkness, and perhaps the courage to pass through it, if she can decipher the bizarre messages that keep appearing in her life.

Love, Off the Record Markum, Samantha

The Hating Game meets Alex, Approximately in this smart, chemistryfilled teen rom-com about two rival journalism students competing for the same position on their university newspaper. Wyn is going to beat Three even if it kills her—or, preferably, him.

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$19.99 12-19

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9781250884893 05/28/2024 Tor Teen

$24.00 12-19

Hardcover

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9781250862778 05/28/2024 Wednesday Books

$18.95 12-19

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9781646034574 06/04/2024 Fitzroy Books

$19.99 12-19

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9780803739994 06/11/2024 Dutton Books for Young Readers

$19.99 14-19

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9781665955720 06/11/2024 Margaret K. McElderry Books

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Cronn-Mills, Kirstin

Neurodivergent Evvie’s only escape from high school hell is the Lair: a safe haven for kids whose brains need some time away. When a shocking act of violence pushes the whole mess over the edge, Evvie will have to figure out how to find her place in the wide world.

The Sinister Secrets of the Fabulous Nothings Ferrell, Sean / Carter, Graham (Illustrator) After spending a life being lonely, Noah finally feels like he has a family. Then the strangest things start happening in the city of Liberty.

Under cover of darkness, people’s wishes start to come true. But what begins as the marvelous realization of dreams soon morphs into a ghoulish nightmare.

The Isabelle Stories

Godwin, Jane / Cowcher, Robin (Illustrator) Six-year-old Isabelle doesn’t have any brothers or sisters. But she does have her dad, her cat Steve, her friend Harry B, and her baby cousin, Bibi. Four stories follow Isabelle and her world, its trials and triumphs: from friends and family to school life and growing up.

$18.99 14-19

Hardcover

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9780316567954 06/18/2024 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

$18.99 10-14

COMING OF AGE

Rules for Camouflage

Hardcover

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9781645951865 06/25/2024 Pixel+Ink

$15.99 5-8

Trade Paper

F

9780734421593 08/27/2024 Lothian Children’s Books

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HISTORY Mamie Phipps Clark, Champion for Children Mawhinney, Lynnette / Evans, Neil (Illustrator) st

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Discover Mamie Phipps Clark, a psychologist and civil rights activist whose research on racial identity development played a vital role in the Brown v. Board of Education case. This graphic novel tells the story of Clark’s groundbreaking research on racial identity and the development of self in Black children.

J Is for Juneteenth

Cross, Jamariah / Prince, Kimani / Webster, Ariyah / Ismail, Reyhana (Illustrator) This book was written by three young writers as part of a collaborative youth writing competition hosted by Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute. By spelling out the word “Juneteenth,” the authors lead young readers through a joyful and thoughtful celebration of the history of this important holiday.

What Made California the Golden State?

Khor, Shing Yin / Gray, Kass (Illustrator)

Explore the Gold Rush from the perspectives of William Miller and Henry Garrison, two miners in the Sierra Nevada region, and uncover the often unrelenting conditions of the California gold mines. This graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into what life was really like during this pivotal period.

Witch Hunt

Balis, Andrea / Levy, Elizabeth / Foley, Tim (Illustrator) A cutting-edge look into a pivotal moment in U.S. history: McCarthy’s “witch hunt” for communists during the 1950s Red Scare. This is told through Andrea and Liz’s signature screenplay format, brought to life with dozens of illustrations by Tim Foley, and comprised almost entirely of quotes derived from primary sources.

$18.99 12-19

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9781433830488 02/06/2024 Magination Press

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Hardcover

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9781959223412 04/02/2024 Planting People Growing Justice Press

$13.99 8-12

Hardcover

979.4

9780593385852 04/02/2024 Penguin Workshop

$20.99 10-14

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9781250246813 04/16/2024 Roaring Brook Press

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Pedro’s Yo-Yos HISTORY

Peñas, Roberto / Angel, Carl (Illustrator) Discover the backstory of one of America’s favorite toys in this colorful biography of businessman Pedro Flores. Pedro Flores was born in the Philippines in 1896, when Spain still ruled his country. Pedro traveled to California, received an education, and looked for ways to go into business for himself.

I Heard

Avery, Jaha Nailah / Walthall, Steffi (Illustrator) With stunning lyricism reminiscent of traditional African spirituals and today’s rhythm and flow of hip-hop, a teacher shares the history of being Black in the U.S., while continuing to march into present day— undeterred and proud to be Black.

Made in Asian America

Lee, Erika / Soontornvat, Christina Asian American history is not made up of one single story. It’s many.

An adaptation of Erika Lee’s award-winning The Making of Asian America, this book is a stirring account of the ordinary people and extraordinary acts that made Asian America and the young people who are remaking America today.

Vigdis

Flygenring, Rán The heartwarming story of the world’s first female president proves that change happens one person at a time. Join a young writer-in-themaking, who pays a visit to Vigdis and learns that Vigdis was also the first single woman in Iceland to adopt a child and became an environmental trailblazer.

The War Outside My Window

Croon, Janet Elizabeth (Editor) / Conrad, Kimberly (Editor) This adaptation, edited for young readers, captures the spirit and the character of a young privileged white teenager recording the demise of his world and the early beginnings of another. LeRoy Gresham will now be remembered as the young voice of the Civil War South.

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9781620145746 04/30/2024 Lee & Low Books

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9781623543822 04/30/2024 Charlesbridge Publishing

$19.99

Hardcover

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973.0495

9780063242937 04/30/2024 Quill Tree Books

$19.95 3-8

Hardcover

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9783039640416 05/07/2024 Helvetiq

$24.95

Hardcover

8-12

973.782

9781611215175 05/15/2024 Savas Beatie

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Birth of the Bicycle

Cycling enthusiasts—as well as budding mechanical engineers, inventors, tinkerers, and dreamers—will revel in this fact-packed nonfiction adventure story. This book includes a timeline and other lively back matter designed to remind readers how truly extraordinary everyday objects can be.

Navajo Code Talkers DK Publishing

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the Navajo code talkers sending top-secret messages in code based on their native languages during World War II. Children will love to learn the history of how the Navajo people were essential to the war effort.

$18.99

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5-8

629.2272

9781536213928 06/04/2024

HISTORY

Nelson, Sarah / Bruno, Iacopo (Illustrator)

Candlewick Press

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Lessons from Our Ancestors HISTORY

Dave, Raksha / Clinthorne-Wong, Kimberlie (Illustrator) Join archaeologist Raksha Dave on an unforgettable journey back through time as she explores ancient cultures that built sustainable cities, established public hospitals, supported gender equality, and more. Rediscover the ancient world as you’ve never seen it before.

Jane Addams Brill, Marlene Targ

This book explains how Jane Addams caused such a stir. The story follows Jane from her realization of the unfairness that limited the lives, livelihoods, and health of disadvantaged people in the late 1800s to her becoming one of the most beloved—and most disliked—women of her day.

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LGBTQ+ Harper Becomes a Big Sister

Kirst, Seamus / Bunting, Karen (Illustrator)

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Harper is excited to be a big sister. But Dad and Daddy don’t have as much time or energy as they used to. Even Taco Tuesday is ruined!

Harper discovers that the addition of a new baby to the family does not mean there is less love to go around.

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Marley’s Pride

Retener, Joëlle / Wiley, DeAnn (Illustrator)

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Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears?

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Nightmares in Paradise Polydoros, Aden

In the world-bending second installment to the middle grade Ring of Solomon trilogy, Zach and his friends journey to the Garden of Eden to save his sister’s life in a magical adventure where Jewish mythology meets growing up.

Pride Power Dyer, Harriet

This guide introduces young people to the power of Pride and the LGBTQIA+ community. The book will help readers navigate pronouns and key terms, and learn about the fascinating history of Pride and modern queer culture. It highlights game-changers and unsung heroes alike.

$18.99 8-12

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The Breakup Lists LGBTQ+

Khorram, Adib

Love is more complicated than “boy meets boy” in bestselling author Adib Khorram’s sharply funny new romantic comedy, set in the sordid world of high school theater. Jackson is a lot of things—but one thing he’s not is a romantic. Enter Liam: the senior swim captain turned leading man.

Hearts Still Beating Archer, Brooke

Gripping, romantic, and impossible to put down, this dark and immersive post-apocalyptic debut novel is about two teen girls who loved each other before the end of the world—and before one of them became infected with the virus that turned her into a monster.

Canto Contigo Villa, Jonny Garza

When a Mariachi star transfers schools, he expects to be handed his new group’s lead vocalist spot—what he gets instead is a tenacious current lead with a very familiar, very kissable face. Canto Contigo is a love letter to Mexican culture, family, and legacy.

P Is for Pride

BabyLit / Paprocki, Greg (Illustrator) This book introduces toddlers to the alphabet by pairing each letter with a word associated with the LGBTQ+ community and supporters in an age-appropriate way. Learn how to be inclusive with words like Courage, Equality, Gay, Nonbinary, Rainbow flag, and Hug in scenes featuring Paprocki’s classically retro mid-century art style.

Queer and Fearless

Sanders, Rob / Woodgate, Harry (Illustrator) Learn about the lives of some of the most important LGBTQ+ heroes in this picture book that combines poetry and biographical information to honor those at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history. Readers will learn about the legacies of 17 heroes of the queer community from both past and present.

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The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie LGBTQ+

Wind, Lee

Author Lee Wind uses historical evidence and primary sources— poetry, ancient burial sites, firsthand accounts, and news stories—to explore gender roles and identities. Gender is as diverse as the human experience. Get ready to shatter those preconceived notions of a gender binary and dive deep into expressions of gender.

The ABCs of Queer History

Yasmin, Seema , Dr. / Kirk, Lucy (Illustrator) A through-the-alphabet celebration of queer history in the U.S., highlighting important people, ideas, accomplishments, and events.

This book helps kids learn a different kind of ABCs—not just words like apple, ball or cat, but rather the essence of what it means to be diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

The Queens’ English Davis, Chloe O.

This playful, richly illustrated visual dictionary is the perfect book for anyone who has ever wondered about the origin of phrases like “boi,” “drag,” or “demisexual,” the history of the word “queer,” and the wonderfully diverse, wide-ranging histories that have contributed to LGBTQIA+ culture and vocabulary.

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$39.99 10-14

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9781523518548 04/30/2024 Workman Publishing Company

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9781665926867 04/30/2024 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

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Bunny’s Most Fabulous Vacation Ever!

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Bunny’s plans for a perfect vacation are wrecked by an unwelcome surprise holidaymaker who changes her life in a most colorful way.

Brian Fitzgerald has penned a hilarious and relatable tale about mistaken first impressions, meanness which gives way to kindness, and an enduring friendship between two unlikely neighbors.

$18.99

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Fitzgerald, Brian

Linus and Etta Could Use a Win Huntoon, Caroline

A hotheaded cynic befriends the new kid—a shy trans boy—when she takes on a bet to get him elected student body president. What starts as a bet turns into a friendship, one that could be in jeopardy if Linus finds out the origins of his and Etta’s connection.

Queer History A to Z

Stevenson, Robin / Rosas, Vivian (Illustrator) In this exploration of the history of LGBTQ+ activism in North America, middle-grade readers can learn about the key people, events, and places linked to the fight for equality. With one topic per letter, the entries include subjects such as coming out, pride flags, Jazz Jennings, and the Stonewall Inn.

Breathe

Kobabe, Maia / Peitzmeier, Sarah, PhD / Kobabe, Maia (Illustrator) A graphic guide to gender-affirming care, with testimonials and medically sound advice about chest binding. This is both a practical resource for trans and nonbinary folks and an engaging, perspectivebroadening read for anyone interested in what gender-affirming care actually means to people experiencing gender dysphoria.

Death’s Country Romero, R. M.

Lakelore meets “Orpheus and Eurydice” when two Miami teens travel to the underworld to retrieve their girlfriend’s soul. Their search takes them to the city of the dead, where painters bleed color, songs grow flowers, and regretful souls will do anything to forget their lives on Earth.

$17.99 8-12

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Gooseberry LGBTQ+

Gow, Robin

This story follows a young nonbinary person, B, searching for family and finding it with a sweet rescue dog. There’s a lot 12-year-old B doesn’t know—like what their new name should be after coming out as nonbinary. Or what it would feel like to finally feel at home.

I Have Something to Tell You—For Young Adults Buttigieg, Chasten

This is the young adult adaptation of the bestselling memoir, by the husband of a former Democratic presidential candidate, about growing up gay in his small Midwestern town. Completely rewritten with new stories, including resources for readers, parents, and teachers.

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Queer Cheer

A positive affirmations book for all gay teens, Queer Cheer provides advice and words of wisdom encouraging teens to find—and keep— their inner rainbow. Covering topics relevant to LGBT+ teens today, this book includes everything ranging from bullies and discrimination to acceptance and advocating change.

Thirsty

Hammonds, Jas From Jas Hammonds, award-winning author of We Deserve Monuments, comes an unflinching novel about addiction. It’s the summer before college and 18-year-old Blake Brenner and her girlfriend, Ella, have one goal: join the mysterious and exclusive Serena Society. But success has never felt so much like drowning.

The Truth About Triangles Leali, Michael

Luca Salvatore is a young gay Italian American who is trying to save his family’s pizza restaurant—and a life that feels like it’s falling apart after he learns that his parents may be separating. Oh, and his first crush and best friend might be into each other.

From Here Mufleh, Luma

In her coming-of-age memoir, refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee. From Here is as hopeful as it is heartrending.

Jamie

Lapinski, L. D. Nonbinary 11-year-old Jamie Rambeau loves hanging out with their two best friends. But when the trio discover that their local middle schools separate into a school for boys and a school for girls, an effort to raise awareness becomes a rooftop protest against the binary rules for the local schools.

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Rosswood, Eric / Anders, Jodie

Mango

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The Race to Be Myself

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Semenya, Caster

10-14

In this middle grade adaptation of her debut adult memoir, Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya recounts her childhood growing up in a small village in South Africa, the love for and acceptance of her identity from her community, and her trailblazing fight for the right to compete in professional sports.

Becoming Who We Are

Lisel, Sammy / Sturges, Lilah / Lisel, Sammy (Editor) / Newlevant, Hazel (Editor) Becoming who you are is a journey, and all journeys start somewhere.

In a collection of stories from across the spectrum of real-life experience, nine members of the trans community share their inspirational childhood stories. These are tales of questioning, affirming, transitioning, and growing up.

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It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.

— E. E. Cummings

Pansy Boy Harfleet, Paul

Out in the natural world, a boy is in love with its beauty. Flowers and birds in flight amaze him. But school beckons, and with it bullying from other children. How can he defend himself? Pansy boy learns the language of the flowers.

Wish You Weren’t Here Baldwin, Erin

Priya seems to have everything during the school year, and Juliette is at peace with that. Because Juliette has the summer, and Fogridge Sleepaway Camp. But her hopes for a few Priya-free weeks are shattered when her rival shows up at Fogridge on move-in day.

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Take All of Us

$19.99 14-19

A YA unbury-your-gays horror in which an undead teen must find the boy he loves before he loses his mind and body. Five years ago, a parasite poisoned the water of Ian’s West Virginia hometown, turning dozens of locals into dark-eyed, oil-dripping shells of their former selves.

Now, Conjurers

06/04/2024 Holiday House

14-19

Nesbit Nuñez discovers the partially devoured body of Bastion Attia: star quarterback, secret witch, and Nesbit’s even-more-secret boyfriend. Now the remaining members of North Coven vow to get answers. And learn that Bastion had been locked in battle with something living beneath an ancient mausoleum in the local cemetery.

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Open Minds, Bright Futures Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Children's Stories

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We Are A Class Rob Sanders

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PEOPLE, PLACES, & FOOD From the Farm, to Our Table

Rowe, Sarah / Morrow, Amanda (Illustrator) Head outside with twins Finlay and Leo as they complete their chores and work up an appetite for a savory farm-fresh treat. This “farm-totable” book is sure to become a favorite with young kids who love farms, animals, environmental themes, and learning to prepare and share fresh food with family.

Pizza Shark Lowery, Mike

Deep in the ocean, Edgar, a goofy, toothy young shark, and his best crab friend, Lotta, are getting ready for a pizza party. But Edgar forgot the most important thing... the pizza. What’s a pizza party without the pizza?! Thankfully, Lotta knows just what to do.

The Juneteenth Cookbook

Agostini, Alliah L. / Elrod, Taffy / Cloud, Sawyer (Illustrator) This cookbook introduces the history of Juneteenth to kids through vibrant recipes, activities, and games drawn from Black American cultural traditions. With captivating illustrations of 18 quick and easy recipes, follow along with little Alliah and her grandparents as they explore the historical origins of the holiday through food.

Mami King

Chio-Lauri, Jacqueline / Sorra, Kristin (Illustrator) A mouthwatering true story about a man determined to create a delicious soup and win the hand of his true love. Rejected by the parents of the girl he loves for being poor, Ma Mon Luk strikes out from China and boards a steamship headed for the Philippines in 1918.

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Lerwill, Ben / Long, Daniel (Illustrator) Discover how to navigate the vast Australian outback, keep yourself alive in a sandstorm in the Arabian desert, avoid a bear attack in a North American forest, explore the dark depths of the Atlantic Ocean, and even perform a spacewalk in orbit!

Kids in the Kitchen Perez, Rossini

Help budding chefs thrive in the kitchen with the ultimate cooking companion for your budding little chefs! Let their kitchen dreams take flight with our carefully curated healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and drinks that not only tantalize taste buds, but also foster independence and confidence.

The Spice Box

Sriram, Meera / Prabhat, Sandhya (Illustrator) A father and son share family stories through a spice box, handed down from generation to generation. Rishi’s grandma arrives from India today, and he longs to cook curry alongside his dad. But this family spice box is more than just fragrant spices in shades of gold and ruby.

Churro Stand

González, Karina N. / Quiles, Krystal (Illustrator) On a hot summer’s day, Lucía and her brother accompany their mother to sell delicious, sugary churros on the bustling streets of New York City. But when a thunderstorm rolls in, and the customers run away, Lucía’s mother must improvise with a little bit of magic and lots of amor.

Baby Bear’s Bakery, Part 3 KamenTotsu

Changes continue to happen at Baby Bear’s Bakery. Inspired by Bear’s favorite comic book, Kappa’s Cucumber Hut, the young cake-maker decides to launch a new line of pickle and gherkin inspired desserts!

Will these new treats dill-iver, or will they sour his customer base?

$19.99 8-12

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Extreme Survival

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9781631069499 04/02/2024 Rock Point

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Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding

Ruths, Mitali Banerjee / Singh, Parwinder (Illustrator) Kindhearted Archie is back! In this cross-cultural friendship story, Archie helps Emma, who isn’t Indian, learn everything she needs to know when Archie’s Poppy Uncle and Emma’s Auntie Julie get married.

The girls go to the mehndi party and sangeet together.

Allergy Army

Weisz, Sam, Dr. / Weisz, Erica Follow Robbie, from Sugar Bugs, as he takes care to protect himself from any peanuts. Robbie always washes his hands before he eats, reads food labels, and asks about the ingredients. But when one of his friends brings a snack to share, he forgets to check the label for peanuts.

Grilled Cheese? Yes, Please!

Kleyn, Tim

A stormy and windy night is the perfect time to make a grilled cheese.

But Margot is worried about Mama. She left in her little sailboat hours ago and the storm is raging! As Margot and Grandpa welcome other busy seafarers, her hope—and sandwich supplies—begin to run low.

Pizza for Pia

Groban, Betsy / Steinfeld, Allison (Illustrator) A plucky little girl in a pizza-loving family pushes for her meal of choice! Pia’s pop, Pete, is making pizza for Pia. Pizza is easy. Pizza is cheesy. Pia’s family says pizza is perfect. Everyone loves pizza… right?

Rising

Ludwig, Sidura / Guy, Sophia Vincent (Illustrator) A quiet, joyful story celebrating a Jewish mother’s tradition of making challah with her child merges lyrical text with stunning illustrations— and includes the author’s favorite recipe. Here, a child and a mother measure, mix, knead, shape, and tuck their dough under a towel like a sleeping baby.

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9781736347423 05/01/2024 Trism Books

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Azaad, Dezh / Cao, Nan (Illustrator) This book follows a summer day as an Afghan child learns to make sour cherry jam, stew, and tea with his mother, just like she learned from her mother. Together, they carefully prep their family dishes while sharing stories of his grandmother and the place they come from.

From Plant to Plate

Gadzekpo, Darryl / Phillips, Ella Grow mighty ingredients, then take them from mud kitchen to real kitchen and transform them into delicious, plant-powered feasts.

Discover 15 incredible plants as you learn how seeds should be properly planted, along with how to prepare and cook what you grow.

$18.99 3-8

05/21/2024 Abrams Books for Young Readers

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Can healthy food be delicious food, too? A young boy helps us discover that yes, it can! Nana’s New Soul Food follows this energetic boy on an adventure with his mom to find healthy food in his neighborhood. Back matter includes a fun recipe for Mango-Coconut-Lime Ice Pops.

Emergency Quarters

Matias, Carlos / Zhang, Gracey (Illustrator) Ernesto is finally old enough to walk the six blocks to school without his parents. Every morning, his mom hands him a shiny new quarter and reminds him they’re for emergencies. But each day reveals a tempting new treat. How will Ernesto choose to spend his coins?

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Cooking is at once child's play and adult joy.

And cooking done with care is an act of love.

Nana’s New Soul Food

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Sour Cherries

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9780063271456 05/28/2024 Katherine Tegen Books

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Bruchac, Joseph / Bruchac, James / Bruchac, Jesse / HookTherrien, Amy (Illustrator) Gluskonba, an Abenaki hero, visits his human friends and finds disaster. The humans are taking advantage of the gift of maple syrup and have let their village go to ruin. Gluskonba teaches humans the importance of community and honoring gifts from the Creator.

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Gluskonba and the Maple Trees

Letters for Lunch!

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Coote, Maree

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Meet the vegetables as they reveal their true hopes and deepest secrets! Letter art illustration puzzles are partnered with fun foodie facts, easy recipe ideas, and nonsense poems that reveal the innermost thoughts of vegetables. All illustrations are made with the letters that spell the image.

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Oehr, Alice

From apple pie to zeppole, and everything in between, Artichoke to Zucchini introduces young readers to fruit, vegetables, and dishes from around the globe. Full of tasty favorites and delicious new discoveries, it’s sure to lead to inspiration in the kitchen.

Duck Duck Taco Truck

Lavoie, Laura / Martínez, Teresa (Illustrator) It’s a summer showdown at the beach as two taco slinging ducks see their turf taken over by an enterprising goose. This rollicking, rhyming, beachy read-aloud is sure to bring on lots of giggles. There’s room for everyone in this superbly silly summer story.

Home in a Lunchbox Mo, Cherry

Cherry Mo’s debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place. When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals— bao, dumplings, and bok choy—and realizes home isn’t so far away after all.

Zia’s Story

Qayumi, Shahnaz / Kazemi, Nahid (Illustrator)

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$18.95 5-8

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Spaghetti Hunters Hood, Morag

Duck has lost his spaghetti, and Tiny Horse has a plan to save the day. But what exactly do you bring to a Spaghetti Hunt? A spade, a fishing rod, a jar of peanut butter, cutlery and some binoculars, obviously.

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Meet the scientists who study the minds of animals, discover the similarities and differences between the minds of different species, and learn how they compare to our own. From dolphins to dung beetles, tigers to turkey vultures, we are only beginning to scratch the surface of these amazing inner worlds.

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This book starts with an egg. The fluffy chick that emerges is an Arctic tern. The story of her life is told clearly and carefully, in a way that builds understanding. The story ends with her meeting her lifelong mate and the 50 adorable chicks they have in their lifetime.

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Firefly Galaxy

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When at last Mars flickers, and the owl begins to hoot, Sofia and her family venture into a dazzling summer night filled with firefly light. Lyrical text and gorgeous collage artwork are supplemented by informative endmatter on finding fireflies and protecting their habitats.

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Fliess, Sue / Bouloubasis, Petros (Illustrator) Beauty is a scientist who is never without her beaker. When a beast of a storm hits her island home, Beauty discovers a type of green energy that will restore power to the community, and help many others, too.

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Fogg, Fiona

Meet strange, incredible creatures from around the world in this colorful, fact-packed animal guide. The book showcases animals from six continents, from familiar creatures like the goblin shark and the three-toed sloth to lesser-known animals such as the hoatzin (a very smelly bird) and the alien-like undersea bobbit worm.

Tell Me About Oceans

Perron, Lisa Varchol / Falkner, Jennifer (Illustrator) A child gets answers to their many questions about the ocean in this rhyming, fact-filled nonfiction board book. Sidebars on each spread provide even more information for every question asked and answered.

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Discover the many ways animals sleep in this fascinating and beautiful showcase of animals at rest. Some sleep nearly all the time, while others hardly at all; some sleep underwater, while others stand on one leg. This book also considers how we as humans get the rest that we need.

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Ultimate Bugopedia

Murawski, Darlyne / Honovich, Nancy Updated, expanded, and buzzing with the latest information on all the wild, wacky, cool, and creepy insects and spiders that kids love, this is a must-have title! Featuring snakeflies, the red fire ant, the Indian domino cockroach, and hundreds more, this expanded edition explores all your favorite creatures.

The Great Influenza Barry, John M.

The strongest weapon against pandemic is the truth. This book, adapted from the #1 New York Times bestseller, shows young readers how this global tragedy came to pass; how science, war, and public policy collided; and how we might be able to prevent it from happening again.

The Evolution of an Idea Hakim, Joy

The theory of evolution takes hold—transforming ideas about survival, extinction, and life itself. In this remarkable volume, author Joy Hakim continues charting the path of human discovery and shows how groundbreaking thinkers began to unlock the biological secrets of our own existence.

Animal Portraits Brunellière, Lucie

This fabulous, large-format board book is full of bold, colorful, and appealing animal portraits, from mice to elephants, pandas to reindeer. Captivating and beautiful.

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Stones and Bones

Explore the incredible history of life on our planet, told through the fossil record! This highly-illustrated book clearly breaks down the science of Paleontology and features a unique ‘Paleontology Today’ section highlighting the importance of learning from the past to protect our future.

Lonely Planet Kids America’s National Parks Ward, Alexa / Lowery, Mike (Illustrator) Journey through the United States’ most monumental landscapes with this expanded second edition. Get to know the best sights and activities to experience during a fun-filled trip, like attempting an almighty howl at the moon or camping under a blanket of stars. Spot legendary animals, or stomp past out-of-this-world wonders.

Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Woolf, Alex / Londoño–Gaviria, Juanita (Illustrator)

This guide introduces young readers to Albert Einstein’s groundbreaking theory of relativity, told with accessible text and fullcolor illustrations. Bright young minds will quickly level up their understanding of physics and mathematics, thanks to the way that complex ideas are cleverly unpacked in clear, easy-to-follow language.

The Very Hard Book

Ben-Barak, Idan / Bunting, Philip (Illustrator) This very silly book will seriously get kids thinking. Can you... forget this line? Dig half a hole? Metacognition is the act of thinking about thinking. The Very Hard Book starts that ‘thinking’ journey and has a great deal of fun in the process.

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The Awesome Physics in Your Home SCIENCE

The Amazing Theatre of Physics / Kopecky, Tomas (Illustrator)

This fully illustrated children’s book reveals the hidden physics in our everyday lives and our homes, from the kitchen to the bathroom.

Whether you’re a young science enthusiast or a parent looking to inspire a love for learning and the sciences, this book will help spark curiosity and exploration.

123 Counting on Community

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Explore numbers, science, and environmental stewardship with your children as a once-dilapidated park transforms into a hub of connection. With countable elements from one to 10 and a diverse community of helpers, this book celebrates the power of working together.

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SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL How I Feel When I Hear NO! Farzam, Ronit / Lui, Bonnie (Illustrator)

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An engaging story that uses imaginative metaphors to explore a child’s anger when his mom tells him “no.” Kids hate the word “no”! Includes a Reader’s Note with more information about helping children cope with big feelings associated with hearing “no.”

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John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as an act of survival—in a transformative novel-in-verse. How long can Jake punish himself before he truly disappears? This book presents a fictionalized account of the author’s experiences and emotions living in residential treatment facilities as a young teen with an eating disorder.

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Some trees grow up wanting to be tall lighthouses or big red barns full of horses. Not Linden. He is grateful just being a tree. Through snowy winters full of caroling to summertime picnics beneath his shady boughs, Linden watches over the people who love and care for him.

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I Love You Like Yellow

Beaty, Andrea / Harrison, Vashti (Illustrator) This sweet and playful bedtime book reminds young readers just how loved they are. Love comes in many forms. It can feel tart as lemonade, or sweet as sugar cookies. Slow as a lazy morning, or fast as a relay race.

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From My Head to My Toes

Raisman, Aly / Jackson, Bea (Illustrator) Olympic gold medalist and activist Aly Raisman delivers an empowering picture book that gently explores consent and bodily autonomy while focusing on a powerful message of self-love. At once exuberant and accessible, this is the book Aly wishes she had as a child.

Sometimes You Have to Say No

Geisler, Dagmar / Berasaluce, Andy Jones (Translator) This is the perfect tool to teach children how to respect limits set by others. When a mysterious wish on a shooting star magically makes the word “no” disappear, the children and their neighbors realize that life without saying no just isn’t as enjoyable as they had envisioned.

Winnie Nash Is Not Your Sunshine Melleby, Nicole

Winnie Nash never used to have so many secrets. In this powerful novel by an award-winning author, 12-year-old Winnie Nash is forced to live with her grandma for the summer and finds herself torn between her family’s secrets and the joy of celebrating Pride.

The Wrong Way Home O’Shaughnessy, Kate

Twelve-year-old Fern has lived at the Ranch, an off-the-grid, sustainable community in upstate New York, since she was six. When Fern’s mother sneaks them away in the middle of the night and says Dr. Ben is dangerous, Fern is suddenly thrust into the treacherous, toxic, outside world.

Here I Am, I Am Me Bean, Cara

This colorful graphic novel adventure guides children through the brain, demystifying and destigmatizing emotional and mental health through accessible language and lessons. Each chapter includes a “question map” that gives context to and helps frame the pages that follow, as well as related snippets from the author’s life.

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Collins-Black, Jon / Gsell, Nicole (Illustrator) A gift-worthy ode to parents, children, and the bonds of love that bind them together. “When you were born, I held you in my arms and tied a magical thread around your finger.” That thread stretches and snags along the way, through the touchstone moments of a child’s life.

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Our Unbreakable Thread

We’re Never Getting Home Badua, Tracy

This messy, tender YA novel about a friendship breakup is set against the backdrop of a chaotic night at a music festival. All Jana wants is to enjoy the concert and get home as soon as possible. Then Nathan loses his car keys while crowd-surfing.

Facing Mighty Fears About Being Apart from Parents Huebner, Dawn, PhD / Stevens, Liza (Illustrator)

Many children worry about doing things on their own. In this book, Fun Facts about separation in the animal kingdom keep children engaged, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and Supplemental Resource section make this the perfect guide for parents and mental health professionals.

Quiet as Mud

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This poem celebrates the beauty of being your authentic self. Soothing rhymes and soft illustrations convey the peace of being alone with your thoughts. This is a gentle introduction to the concept of being an introvert, as well as an invitation for readers to observe and imagine their inner world.

$19.99

Alive

Krabben, Ilse / Meischke, Hedie (Illustrator) An honest, gentle, and optimistic book about the mysteries of life.

Why are people sometimes unfriendly? Do my parents really love me?

There are answers to these questions and many more inside this book. You’ll also learn how to connect with your body, your heart, and nature!

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Parish, Theo

This beautifully rendered and buoyantly written graphic novel memoir debut tells the deeply personal story of a nonbinary person finding a home in their own body. Combining traditional comics with journal-like interludes, Theo takes us through their experiences with the hundred arbitrary and unspoken gender binary rules of high school.

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My Dad Is Fantastic

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Dahl, Roald / Blake, Quentin (Illustrator) This read-aloud, read-over-and-over-again rhyming board book celebrates the brilliance of dads everywhere. Perfect for fathers to share with their little ones year-round, or on Father’s Day.

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The Cats of Silver Crescent Noel, Kaela

In this standalone novel with themes of friendship and family, 12-yearold Elsby discovers a family of talking cats living in the house next door and must help them harness the magic that made them that way.

For fans of Kathi Appelt and Katherine Applegate.

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Devotions and Prayers for Managing Anxiety and Depression Priebe, Trisha

Overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? These 180 devotions and prayers for teen girls provide a welcome start by offering assurance, comfort, encouragement, and more truth-filled tools to help you manage and overcome your feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.

Wonderful Me

Shapiro, Nancy / Saramento, Vânia (Illustrator) Self-care is not just for grown-ups! Discover simple ways children can look after themselves, from naming feelings and moving their body, to building boundaries and caring for their friends. This book will teach little ones about sleep, caring for their senses, nutritious food, and more.

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Eulate, Ana / Azabal, Mar (Illustrator) / Brokenbrow, Jon (Translator) An enigmatic young woman roams the streets of Paris on her bicycle every day. A very special narrator has taken notice of her, unable to resist following her footsteps. This beautifully illustrated story reminds us that what truly matters is the present moment, as life happens here and now.

Bottled

Brassington, Tom / Brassington, Jo It is important to share our feelings, rather than bottling them up inside. With Bottled, Tom and Jo Brassington help children of all ages understand why and how they should express their emotions in a healthy way. This book is a starting point for early, crucial conversations surrounding mental wellbeing.

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What does it mean to lose a friend? You never really lose your friends, Lola discovers. You’re just with them in different ways.

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The Bird Whisperer

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OMG UR a Teenager Young, Leslie E.

Poised on the brink of becoming a teenager, Kat Cruz rides waves of excitement and worry. When her family moves to a ramshackle fixer-upper and Kat meets the neighbor’s son, she thinks think that perhaps the move won’t be so bad.

The Word

Thompson, Mary G. Lisa’s father kidnapped her to keep her in a cult at age seven. Nine years later, she has the chance to live a new life. But her father has a plan to take back what’s his—one that was set in motion the moment the police arrived at his home.

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The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls Mutti-Driscoll, Catherine J., PhD

Teen girls with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face unique challenges. Written by a mental health professional with first-hand experience living with ADHD, this workbook offers evidence-based tools to help you gain a better understanding of your neurodivergent brain, focus on your strengths, advocate for yourself, and build self-confidence.

Gorgeously Me!

Van Ness, Jonathan / Nair, Kamala (Illustrator) Being true to yourself and showing the world who you are isn’t always easy. This book assures young readers that they are loved and cherished, exactly as they are. This is a joyous, lyrical ode of pride and self-love, a celebration of all of the things that make us exceptional.

The Breakup Artists

Mather, Adriana / Stewart, Booboo (Illustrator) Seventeen-year-old best friends August and Valentine are often hired by unhappy parents to break up their kids’ bad relationships. August is the cynical one—until he meets Ella, who suddenly turns everything he thought he believed about love upside down.

This Makes Me Anxious Carbone, Courtney

Get ready to conquer those back-to-school jitters! It’s natural for children to feel anxious about the first day of school, just like the kid in this story. Good thing she is not alone! Learning how to voice your feelings and count on others is an important skill.

Rapunzella, Or, Don’t Touch My Hair McLeod, Ella

This genre-bending novel weaves together a young girl’s ordinary life and a wildly dangerous fairytale universe, celebrating Black hair and the power of coming into your identity. Zella is imprisoned in an enchanted forest made of her own Afro, and the might of the evil King Charming seems unstoppable.

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Campbell Books / Paruit, Marie (Illustrator) Help young children start to manage their emotions. With this book, they can lift the flaps, slide the tabs, and turn the wheel to explore what anger is, why they might get angry, and how they can calm their anger.

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What if our spirits walk to another life while our bodies sleep? Every day in Clara’s world, a dark cloud descends upon her town. The storm comes like clockwork, erasing everyone’s memories. Everyone except Clara. But after Clara’s father mysteriously disappears, things change.

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An impoverished 15-year-old linebacker grapples with ideas about strength and masculinity after the dope-dealing father he idolized goes missing. When a relative threatens to kick Walker and his momma out of the family home, Walker realizes he has no choice but to look for his daddy.

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Bless the Earth

Cotner, June / Ling, Nancy Tupper / Song, Keum Jin (Illustrator) This beautifully illustrated collection of poems and prayers helps children develop an appreciation for the natural world. Bless the Earth shows the miracle of our planet through beautiful imagery and delightful poetry, calling all people, young and old, to care for our wonderful world.

Jewish Mindfulness for Kids

Sissa, Blanca / Carrossine, Camila (Illustrator) The exercises in this book use everyday Jewish items to inspire mindfulness in children. Our minds are like forests, and our thoughts are like monkeys jumping through the trees. Mindfulness, the Jewish value of Yishuv Hada’at, means focusing on this special moment, letting the monkeys go quiet and still.

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I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 Tarshis, Lauren / Churilla, Brian (Illustrator)

Paul Colbert’s French village has been under Nazi control for years.

His Jewish best friend has disappeared. Food is scarce. And there doesn’t seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better. Then Paul finds an American paratrooper stuck in a tree.

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All Nic wants is to be a powerful Manifestor like her dad. Before she has a chance to convince him to teach her the gift, a series of shocking revelations and terrifying events launch Nic and two friends on a hunt for a powerful magic tool she’s never heard of.

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If a book is well written, I always find it too short.

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—Jane Austen

The Vibes Book

Clarke, Hannah / AKI (Illustrator) This sweet story follows a young girl who realizes the different ways that vibes can affect our experience of the world, both passively and actively, and what happens when you start to notice all the magical energy around you.

Curious George Roller Coaster Rey, H. A.

Curious George learns about height and measurement at an amusement park. He can’t wait to ride the Turbo Python 3000 with his friends at the amusement park. But he is not tall enough! Will George figure out how to ride the roller coaster before the end of the day?

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Herbert, Anne / Pavel, Margaret Paloma / Oda, Mayumi (Illustrator) This modern allegory offers a poetic and empowering message for world peace. This 30th-anniversary, full-color edition, begins with a foreword by the late, venerable peacemaker Desmond Tutu.

Blood City Rollers

Anderson, V. P. / Hill, Tatiana (Illustrator) This graphic novel about a 13-year-old ice skater who finds her light when she joins a vampire roller derby team is to die for. Ice-skater Mina is on a one-track path to Olympic gold and glory—that is, until she is kinda-sorta-kidnapped by undead kids on roller skates.

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Random Kindness and Senseless Acts of Beauty

9780593485712 04/09/2024 Labyrinth Road

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Reynolds, H. J.

Adlai is a thief who can steal with the slip of her shadow. But when one of her marks turns out to be a killer, she becomes his next target.

As she flees his grasp, she is certain of only one thing: her shadow is a gift worth killing for.

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Without a Shadow

Where to Start

Mental Health America / Correll, Gemma (Illustrator) This is a comforting and useful first resource for anyone who’s struggling emotionally and looking for help, from one of the nation’s leading mental illness advocacy organizations. Here you’ll find clear, honest, jargon-free information about all the most common mental illnesses, including a first self-assessment test.

The Area 51 Files

Buxbaum, Julie / Naidu, Lavanya (Illustrator) Now in paperback! When Sky Patel-Baum is sent to live with her mysterious uncle, she didn’t imagine she’d end up here: Area 51. As Sky explores her extraordinary new home with her pizza-obsessed pet hedgehog, she meets an otherworldly next-door neighbor. But something mysterious is afoot in Area 51.

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Two years ago, Zoe helped clear Marcus’s name for a crime he didn’t commit. Now her birth father has been released from prison to an outpouring of community support. But despite being innocent, Marcus is having a hard time reentering society. Determined to find a solution, Zoe starts a podcast.

Lucky Scramble Raymundo, Peter

Six competitive cubers face off at the Speed Cubing national championships. Lucky Scramble moves with lightning speed between the stories of six contestants, plus that of CubeMania’s founder and CEO Victor Chen. Puzzle cube devotees and fans of graphic novels won’t be able to resist racing through the pages.

Unhappy Camper

LaMotte, Lily / Xu, Ann (Illustrator) / Sunmi (Illustrator) From the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up comes a sophomore graphic novel about two sisters who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Michelle must eventually decide to either embrace her culture and her family or assimilate into the popular group at school. Which will she choose?

Hello, Rain!

Pryor, Katherine / Soini, Rose (Illustrator) Take a sensory journey through the childhood joys of a rainy day.

Watercolor illustrations and lyrical text tell the story of a young family that heads outside to play and explore nature as raindrops begin to fall. As the clouds grow darker, they return home to wait out the storm.

The Amazing Muslim Worlds Khatri, Zaheer

From the Umayyids to the Ottomans, this book will take you on a thrilling adventure through 1,400 years of Muslim history. Stunning illustrations and captivating stories will transport you to a world of powerful empires, heroic leaders, and groundbreaking inventions.

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9780063212329 04/16/2024 Katherine Tegen Books

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On Air with Zoe Washington

9780593531921 04/23/2024 Dial Press

$15.99

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9780062973894 04/23/2024 HarperAlley

$9.99 2-5

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9780764367755 04/28/2024 Schiffer Kids

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The summer before middle school is a time of anxiety and change.

This is a pitch-perfect novel in verse about one girl’s wish to simultaneously break free and to belong. In the summer before her first year of middle school, word-chanting, rope-skipping Phee skips her way to imagined fame.

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Lionel Messi

Ludlow, Roberta / Perez, Nomar (Illustrator) Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi! Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Take an inspiring look at the record-smashing star forward for Argentina, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami.

We Need Everyone

Champagne, Michael Redhead / Bartel, Tiff (Illustrator) What is your gift? How can you use your gift to help others? This interactive picture book empowers children to identify their gifts and use them to overcome challenges and strengthen their communities.

Inspiring and uplifting, it celebrates diverse cultures and abilities.

Perfect for reading aloud.

Who’s Writing This Story?

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How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs French, Jess, Dr. / Linero, Sol (Illustrator)

Do you have what it takes to become a vet, a horse trainer, or to work at a nature reserve? Find out all about the incredible animal jobs you could do, from becoming an animal behaviorist to even becoming a bug wrangler!

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National Geographic Kids

This latest edition is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book.

My First Hanuman Chalisa

Mittal, Chitwan / Saraf, Sarita / Vaasudev, Aparajitha (Illustrator) This simple translation of the original Awadhi prayer has been crafted especially for young readers. The book includes a QR code to an audio recording of the original verses being sung. This special edition includes an updated and revised text and several gorgeous new illustrations.

You Are Not Alone Allen, Jennie

Bestselling author and mom-of-four Jennie Allen offers a practical guide to help kids form positive habits and connections that are crucial to their mental and spiritual health. Readers will discover exactly how to change their thought patterns, control what they take in, and form healthy habits and relationships.

$25.99

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National Geographic Kids Almanac 2025

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The Body Confidence Book

Diedrichs, Phillippa / Wilkinson, Naomi (Illustrator) This guide for teens aims to disrupt our prejudiced society and build a community that celebrates, respects, and accepts their bodies.

Through science and storytelling, Professor Diedrichs explores topics like toxic social media content, the value of diverse role models, health and body image, and expressing yourself through your looks.

The Young Green Witch’s Guide to Plant Magic Bennett, Robin Rose / Grant, Rachel (Illustrator)

This is an essential guide for any kid who wants to connect with natural magic, learn more about herbalism, and become more confident as they embrace their power with activities that support mindfulness and self-love.

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Marcelo has a lot of questions about the meaning and origins of words. As he ventures to further discover these answers, he decides to create his own vocabulary, which leads to a series of unexpected events. This is the first English edition of the beloved Brazilian children’s book.

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Good Night

Steven, Kenneth / Huq, Amberin (Illustrator) Introduce young children to the practice of praying to God at the end of each day at bedtime. This prayer book models words of thanks to God, thoughts about others, and asking for help. Each prayer ends with a repeated phrase, which encourages young children to learn and join in.

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