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On a cold winter's night of deep snow, an old sleigh delivers needful things--firewood for warmth, joyous rides through the snow, presents for loved ones. But as the town takes these gifts, the sleigh is given less care and lies broken and...

Ato and his friends Dzifa and Leslie have been selected to visit Nnoma, the bird sanctuary that Ato's father helped build before he died. Ato is convinced that his father hid something valuable on the island, meant only for him. When the trio arrives at...

Marissa and Clara's mom is the newly elected president of the United States, and they haven't experienced much freedom lately. While exploring the White House they discover a hidden tunnel that leads to an underground clubhouse full of antique...

Honking cars, pizza by the slice, Hair by Carmen, the corner bodega--and Naomi's best friend, Ada. But 11th Street begins to change. Shops close, buildings are torn down, and signs promise something new. One by one, Naomi's neighbors are forced to move...

In What Linnaeus Saw, Karen Magnuson Beil chronicles Linnaeus's life and career in readable, relatable prose. As a boy, Linnaeus hated school and had little interest in taking up the religious profession his family had chosen. Though he struggled through...

Here is the story of an introverted girl, hiding in silence in a world that seems overpowering and hostile. In the power of imagination and the pages of books, she sees possibilities for herself and discovers a place where her words ring loud and true...

When I am swept into the light of life, I get loud. A girl finds her voice and befriends a stranger, who becomes her closest companion. They speak and sing and laugh, their friendship weathering darkness and light, stormy seas and calm waters. Then,...

On August 18, 1920, women in the United States secured their right to vote with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Their fight for suffrage took decades of campaigning and marching, protesting and picketing, speeches and...

This lyrical picturebook features a multigenerational, multicultural (Latinx and Asian), and multilingual (English, Spanish, Lao, and Punjabi) family. Leo and his gender-non-conforming sibling, Luca, love playing superheroes together. In a world where...

Glookie the Shy Little Glucose Tab is the story of a child who lives with Juvenile Diabetes told through the eyes of a glucose tab. Glookie is the artistic impression of a glucose tab drawn by a Type 1 child and represents just one of the many supplies...

So, your little booger eater is still poopen the pants, huh? I was worried this was happening. I may be able to help, but all bets are off with these crazies. I'd say it's a 50/50 maybe yes or maybe know. Either way, if you have a warped sense of humor...

Young boys will love reading along with each of Jack's affirmations in Book 12 of "The Self-Esteem Series." I am kind. I am resourceful. I am curious. I am resilient... Long after reading, the messages of affirmation may linger within the hearts and...

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment with "Your Mind, Your Magic: Affirmation Anthems for Young Kings." Middle and high school can be a whirlwind of challenges and triumphs, but within the pages of this inspiring collection, young men...

Embárcate en un viaje de autodescubrimiento y empoderamiento con "Tu mente, tu magia: himnos de afirmación para reyes jóvenes". En las páginas de esta inspiradora colección, los jóvenes encontrarán las herramientas que necesitan para afrontar este...

It was Christmas morning when An Exceptional Snowflake fell to earth . . . . A beautiful story written in the true spirit of Christmas a must read, especially on Christmas Day.

Rocky Finds His Roar is an inspiring children's story about a brave puppy named Rocky who embarks on a journey to discover his inner roar. Through his adventures, Rocky learns that true confidence comes from within, shaped by his own beliefs rather than...

Doggie pals PJ (Little Dog) and Scout (Big Dog) are out on another adventure, this one taking them to a gigantic showing of DINOSAURS at the museum in the big city far from home. First they must devise a plan to safely get to the big city....but wait!...

Where the Lost Ones Go is a middle grade contemporary fantasy by critically acclaimed author Akemi Dawn Bowman, in which a twelve-year-old biracial Japanese American girl grieves the loss of her beloved grandma and attempts to contact her beyond the...

Discover the truth about the Second Amendment, the NRA, and the United States' centuries-long fight over guns in this first-of-its-kind book for middle grade readers."A compelling, clear analysis of one of our country's oldest dilemmas: how to balance...

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Are you ready to find some Easter eggs, Kitty? Kitty doesn't want an Easter egg. Kitty wants the Easter egg. Kitty wants...the GOLDEN EGG!So she goes on the hunt.There! A blue egg! But Kitty doesn't want a blue egg.Or there! A purple egg! But Kitty...

Emma is a big dog with a lot of little dreams. She dreams of a cool roll in the grass, a warm spring walk, and food, of course. Every day her dreams get bigger, and bigger, until one day...they all come true! A beautiful classic-in-the-making, Caldecott...

A tired daddy lets his son have a turn being the parent at bedtime in Karla Clark's You Be Daddy, a humorously charming companion picture book to You Be Mommy, featuring illustrations by Steph Lew. Daddy's too tired to be Daddy tonight. Can you be Daddy...

Una novela gráfica de grado medio sobre Marlene, una joven que deja de alisarse el pelo y acepta sus rizos naturales. Marlene ama tres cosas: el arte, a su adorada tía Ruby y pasar el tiempo con Camilla, su mejor amiga. Pero su mamá piensa que se debería...

Una novela gráfica de grado medio sobre Marlene, una joven que deja de alisarse el pelo y acepta sus rizos naturales. Marlene ama tres cosas: el arte, a su adorada tía Ruby y pasar el tiempo con Camilla, su mejor amiga. Pero su mamá piensa que se debería...

This sweet and funny bilingual picture book series, from author Angela Dominguez, follows an adorable bird and tyrannosaurus rex as they navigate the hazards of bedtime, sharing, and friendship, in English and Spanish. Birdie is ready to go to bed, but...

Full of color, attitude, and heart, this picture book is a perfect read aloud for all the dancers, move-busters, and boogie-downers in the family! A must-have for Father's Day! At last, the day of daddy-daughter dance is finally here! To get ready for...

After an exciting day at the museum, Angel is inspired! With all the art supplies he can gather, he knows the dinosaur he draws will be perfect. But soon, fear and frustration take root - why can't he seem to draw exactly what he sees in his head? And...

Jo wants to paint all the wonderful things she loves. With a palette of red, yellow, and blue, Jo knows she can mix any colors together to create new ones. Her imagination takes flight as she explores painting with primary and by mixing her own secondary...

To save the only life he's ever known, a tween vampire has to destroy it first in Defanged, a new speculative middle grade from author H.E. Edgmon. Lux Priddy is a regular 12-year-old: he goes to school, hangs out with his best friend, Emma, and loves to...

AN EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE! A young witch unintentionally finds herself in the kingdom of giants with her archnemesis and a huge murder mystery! Anwen Sedge, a young Meadow Witch apprentice, lives in a rural village that hasn't seen giants since the Great...

AN EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE! A young witch unintentionally finds herself in the kingdom of giants with her archnemesis and a huge murder mystery! Anwen Sedge, a young Meadow Witch apprentice, lives in a rural village that hasn't seen giants since the Great...

The Gray is a sensitively told middle grade story from Chris Baron about living with anxiety and finding ways to cope.It's been a tough year for Sasha--he's been bullied at his middle school and his anxiety, which he calls the Gray, is growing. Sasha's...

The Gray is a sensitively told middle grade story from Chris Baron about living with anxiety and finding ways to cope.It's been a tough year for Sasha--he's been bullied at his middle school and his anxiety, which he calls the Gray, is growing. Sasha's...

Oddbird has always been on his own. And he's managed pretty well. But that's changing - now, he wishes for a family. When Oddbird's friends plan a big surprise for him, he realizes he's surrounded by those who accept and care for him. All families don't...

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2024 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2024 3 Starred Reviews! Does art have to be perfect? Where do you begin? This inspiring picture book about making art doubles as an introduction to the multifaceted and...

Explore a forest with a curious classroom in this breathtaking new picture book by the author of the beloved More Than Words, and experience the essential beauty of diversity in humanity and nature. Joy and her peers are eager to visit a nearby forest...

Debut author/illustrator Audrey Meeker playfully explores complicated friendships, gender norms, and navigating other people's expectations in this charming middle grade graphic novel. Marcus McCalister wants to fit in. So much so that he's still...

From Pura Belpré Honoree and Edgar Award Winner Adrianna Cuevas comes an out-of-this-world middle grade adventure, based on true historical events, perfect for fans of The Goonies and Stranger Things. All Pineda Matlage wants is to get through the school...

An Edgar Award winning middle grade mystery by Adrianna Cuevas--author of the Pura Belpré Honor Book The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez--perfect for fans of Claribel Ortega's The Ghost Squad and Louis Sachar's Holes.'Rafa would rather live in the world of...