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Search for the Sunken Statue
by Michael D. Beil
In this third book in the series, there are two visitors to Swallowtail. Chase, an explorer/adventurer, arrives with a documentary crew to look for a bronze statue lost off a cargo ship years ago. They find the statue, but it disappears again when they put it on display. Meanwhile, Lark
and Pip's estranged Aunt Abigail arrives by ferry. She has heard about the deed of land that might leave Lark and Pip very rich, and she wants to "help" them sell it.
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The Library of Unruly Treasures
by Jeanne Birdsall
Gwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful, so Gwen's not upset when she's foisted onto her Uncle Matthew and his opinionated dog named Pumpkin. Things take a turn for the weird when Gwen makes a
discovery in the local library that involves tiny creatures with wings
called Lahdukan. But why can only Gwen and the youngest children, gathered for storytime, see them? The Lahdukan insist that Gwen is destined to help them find a new home.
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Through the Storm
by Dela Costa
When a rainy drizzle on the island of Sol becomes a heavier
downpour, Isla and her friends decide to have a slumber party.
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Growing Home
by Beth Ferry
A motley crew of talkative plants, a curious spider, and a grumpy
goldfish use their newfound magical abilities to defend their family
from a greedy human.
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Sunflower Hour
by Poppy Green
Sophie Mouse plans a picnic to celebrate the hour when the
sunflowers are in best bloom, but no one seems to be interested.
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The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine
by Ben Guterson
In book 2 of the series, Zander and Natasha must reverse an evil
spell threatening the Number Nine Plaza's very existence. Featuring word puzzles, clues, and lavish illustrations, this out-of-this-world
mystery delivers a read full of magic and adventure.
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Ella Josephine: Resident in Charge
by Nina LaCour
Nine-year-old Ella, Resident in Charge of 1106 Wildflower Place,
and her neighbors discover the true meaning of community when deciding how to fill an empty space in their apartment building.
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Unicornia: The Cupcake Contest
by Ana Punset
When the Unicornia cupcake contest is announced, the entire
kingdom gets baking! Of course, this is Unicornia, so every ingredient
is magical. From cotton candy sugar to glittery frosting, there are so many amazing ingredients to be discovered. Can Claudia and her
friends master the art of magical baking in time for the competition?
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Emily's Cupcake Chaos!
by Coco Simon
The Mini Cupcake Club friends are excited to bake for the school
dance and Emily is determined to provide absolutely perfect cupcakes.
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Penny Draws a First Crush
by Sara Shepard
Penny receives a mysterious note that makes her believe a boy in
her class has a crush on her, but she is not quite ready to have a
crush on someone just yet.
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Bubble Town
by Tamara Ellis Smith
You discover you have a magical gift—you can talk to animals when
you blow bubbles! Suddenly, you have a band of new-found animal friends, but then you learn their habitat is in danger. Can you save a grove of ancient trees and protect your new friends’ homes? Choose from nine possible endings in this interactive book from the bestselling Choose Your Own Adventure series, now for 5- to 8-year-old readers!
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The Edmontosaurus Stampede
by Rex Stone
Meet Jamie, a member of the Dinosaur Club, a network of kids around the world who love to share dinosaur knowledge, help identify fossils, post dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. When he discovers some dinosaur footprints, he is transported back to the time of the dinosaurs!
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Steve: A Pretty Exceptional Horse
by Kelly Collier
Determined to be exceptional, Steve is discouraged until he finds a
shiny gold horn in the forest, and tying it to his head and showing it
off to his friends, learns that dressing up and showing off are not the answer, in this silly, laugh-out-loud story about self-esteem.
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Welcome to Barnacle Bay
by Jana Curll
Crab is fed up with the bay. Each day is the same; nobody cares for
him or appreciates his sense of humor. So he's leaving. Just when he
is about to go, he bumps into Larva, who is looking for a home. Crab agrees to show Larva around the bay, exploring its many places and residents, on his way out.
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Becoming Boba
by Joanna Ho
Mindy is the first baby in Milk Tea Town whose colors are different,
but as more are born they band together to study history and learn
what it really means to be "boba".
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Grumpy Monkey: School Stinks!
by Suzanne Lang
Jim Panzee is forced to go back to school, but his boring lessons
prove helpful when one of his classmates falls ill.
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Alexis: Cool As a Cupcake
by Coco Simon
Alexis loves being the business manager of the cupcake club. She’s super-organized and loves working out schedules and budgets. But is being in charge “not cool?” Feeling unappreciated, Alexis takes a break from her responsibilities. With missed deadlines and supplies running low, it’s a recipe for disaster!
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Spotting Snakes and Frogs, and Other
Reptiles and Amphibians
by Kathleen Yale
Search high and low for frogs, toads, snakes, turtles, and more with
this interactive nature activity book. Follow tips to spot reptiles and amphibians in wetlands, woods, wild areas, and even around the neighborhood. Discover fascinating facts about 100 different reptiles
and amphibians. Learn about habitats, lifecycles, camouflage, diets,
and behaviors of creatures.
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What Fish Are Saying:
Strange Sounds in the Ocean
by Kirsten Pendreigh
Let's float out on a clear, calm day. What sounds can we hear far
away? Today, scientists use special equipment to listen to the sounds fish make in he ocean, including boops, chirps, drums, and barks.
In this book about chatter in the sea, discover the many ways fish talk
to each other, what they are saying, and why.
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Art'bracadabra
by Raphaël Garnier
Adapted from a series of short films aimed at children displayed at
the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France, by renowned modern artist Raphaël Garnier, this interactive book presents the 10 basic elements and principles of art, including: Dot, Line, Shape, Texture, Tools, Color, Contrast, Volume, Structure and Perspective.
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How to Make a Picture Book
by Elys Dolan
Part picture book, part activity book, this step-by-step beginner's
guide to putting your pens and pencils to paper is packed with prompts, exercises, tips, jokes, and inspiration for telling your own story.
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Mariam's Dream: The Story of Mariam Al-Shaar and her Food Truck of Hope
by Leila Boukarim
Read about real-life freedom dreamer Mariam Al-Shaar, known
around the world for building Soufra, a women-run kitchen in the
Bourj Al-Barajneh refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon. Discover the
joys of cooking, the power of community, and the flavors of Palestine, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon in this poignant story written for anyone who has ever felt walled in and dreamed of something more.
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Be the Light: How She Became Angela Davis
by Daria Peoples
Before she was an iconic civil rights activist, before she was one of
the FBI’s Most Wanted, before she was a teacher, Angela Davis was
a young girl in Birmingham, Alabama. A girl whose parents taught her that freedom lives anywhere and everywhere it pleases. A girl who believed it when her mother told her, “It won’t always be this way.”
And a girl who grew up to fight for the world and the future that she imagined could exist—for all people.
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The Music Inside Us:
Yo-Yo Ma & His Gifts to the World
by James Howe
At a young age, Yo-Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age four. As he grew and became a
world-class musician, he wanted to use his gift for something bigger.
He dedicated himself to humanitarian work around the world, but Ma
also dedicated himself to teaching a new generation of young cellists to play with their whole hearts, bodies, and souls.
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