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Be you!
by Peter H. Reynolds
A joyful celebration of individuality by the best-selling creator of The Dot invites children to learn, have adventures, find their courage and be their unique selves. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Bedtime bonnet
by Nancy Amanda Redd
A celebration of family and nighttime Black hair traditions features a little girl whose multi-generational family members get ready for bed by putting on durags, wraps, caps and scarves while she searches everywhere for her missing braid bonnet. Illustrations.
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The buddy bench
by B. D Cottleston
Introducing himself to a newcomer on his school’s Buddy Bench, a young Texas student shares a recess of playing in the snow with his new friend, in a story inspired by the growing friendship movement. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Child of the universe
by Ray Jayawardhana
Illustrated by the best-selling artist of Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops, a picture book debut by the renowned astrophysicist lyrically conveys the awesome importance of every child’s unique life in the vastness of the universe. Illustrations.
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Coral
by Molly Schaar Idle
A companion to Pearl follows the experiences of three very different mermaid friends who are separated by a regrettable dispute involving their peaceful coexistence. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Flora and the Flamingo. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Don't worry, Little Crab
by Chris Haughton
Looking forward to going for a first dip in the big ocean with Very Big Crab, Little Crab ventures sideways from his rock pool to the water’s edge before the crashing waves challenge his bravery. By the creator of Little Owl Lost. Illustrations.
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Facts vs. opinions vs. robots
by Michael Rex
A laugh-out-loud, timely conversation about the differences between facts and opinions explains how to tell them apart, the importance of listening and the role that seeking further information plays in establishing truth. By the best-selling creator of Goodnight Goon. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Froggy for president!
by Jonathan London
In a latest entry in the popular series, Froggy dons a presidential tie to campaign opposite his rival, Frogilina, in a campaign for class president that involves a platform built around all-day recess, while his opponent outlines a fundraiser and a lunch-sharing program. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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A girl like me
by Angela Johnson
A celebration of girls encourages readers to reject limitations and follow their dreams
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Goodbye winter, hello spring
by Kenard Pak
A boy and his dog explore the countryside, greeting the elements of nature that they meet and noting how the environment is changing from winter to spring
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Harold's treasure hunt
by Crockett Johnson
An original Harold and the Purple Crayon adventure finds the irrepressible young artist going on a treasure hunt and meeting frightening and friendly beings, from a pirate captain and an octopus to a mermaid and a sea turtle. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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I love you, Fred
by Mick Inkpen
The father-daughter team behind I Will Love You Anyway presents a heartwarming story about a mischievous little pug who discovers his own name when his naughtiness prompts his humans to repeat an unfamiliar sound. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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It is (not) perfect
by Anna Kang
Two friends working on a sandcastle together at the beach think it is perfect until each one comes up with a way to make it better, and soon other creatures are suggesting more improvements and joining in construction
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Lift
by Minh Lê
Discovering a mysterious new button on her apartment elevator that carries her to amazing places where she can escape and explore on her own, young Iris considers how including another person will change her adventures. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Llama unleashes the alpacalypse
by Jonathan Stutzman
A giggle-inducing sequel to Llama Destroys the World finds Llama endeavoring to avoid cleaning up his messy home by cloning his friend Alpaca and making the clones do the work, triggering unexpected mayhem. Illustrations.
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A map into the world
by Kao Kalia Yang
Moving into a new home with her family, a young Hmong girl encounters both birth and death as she curiously explores life inside and outside her home, discovering beauty in and connection to the busy world. Illustrations.
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My grandpa's chair
by Jiyeon Pak
A young girl notices that her grandfather is unhappy and thinks a new chair might cheer him up
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No more naps! : a story for when you're wide-awake and definitely NOT tired
by Chris Grabenstein
A strong-willed toddler who does not want to take a nap goes on a stroller ride through the park past her neighbors, from a man sitting on a bench to a busy dogwalker, who take naps in her place until the whole city gradually drifts off to sleep. By the best-selling author of the Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series. Illustrations.
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Our favorite day
by Joowon Oh
A picture book debut celebrates the bond between grandparents and grandchildren, depicting the peaceful love of a devoted Papa who adjusts his daily routine once a week to visit the craft store, get a take-out treat or pick flowers with his family. Illustrations.
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Outside in
by Deborah Underwood
A mindful contemplation of the many ways nature affects our everyday lives compares the outdoors to a patient and generous friend who comes in to help and heal while reminding us that we are all part of a much greater universe. By the best-selling author of The Quiet Book. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Paolo, Emperor of Rome
by Mac Barnett
When Paolo the dachshund finally escapes the hair salon where he lives, he has adventures beyond his wildest dreams amid the beauty and culture of Rome
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Pig the tourist
by Aaron Blabey
A latest entry in the series that includes Pig the Star combines riotous rhymes and artwork in the story of how Pig the Pug offends locals and triggers mayhem while traveling the world, before his rudeness comes back to bite him. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Ray
by Marianna Coppo
Ray, the light bulb in the closet at the bottom of the stairs, sometimes gets bored, especially in the dark, until he gets taken on a surprising journey
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Rescuing Mrs. Birdley
by Aaron Reynolds
An enthusiastic young animal “expert” who has learned everything she knows from television uses her mind, courage and knowledge of nature to rescue her teacher, who has escaped from school and gone wild at the local grocery store. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Creepy Carrots! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Roy digs dirt
by David Shannon
An adorable but messy little white dog who loves nothing better than playing in the dirt digs, burrows and rolls through the buried treasures he unearths before an encounter with a skunk sends him to the dreaded bathtub. By the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning No, David! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Smart George
by Jules Feiffer
"When George's mother asks him to add one plus one, two plus two, and three plus three, George would rather eat, go for a walk, and take a nap. But soon George finds himself in a colorful dream about . . . numbers!"
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Sometimes people march
by Tessa Allen
Highlights some of the rallying causes for organized marches throughout history
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Sorry (really sorry)
by Joanna Cotler
Featuring illustrations by the nationally syndicated New Yorker cartoonist, a tribute to the power of small acts of kindness follows the story of a cow whose bad mood spreads throughout her entire farm before a gentle-hearted dog turns things around by responding with kindness. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Straw
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
A companion story to Spoon and Chopsticks finds a characteristically speedy Straw learning from a helpful friend how to slow down and savor his beverages in the amazing world around him. Illustrations.
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Summer song
by Kevin Henkes
A final entry in the seasonally themed picture book series that includes the best-selling When Spring Comes combines striking verbal imagery with evocative paintings. By the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Kitten’s First Full Moon. 125,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Swing
by Michael Hall
Racing to the playground to claim the swings, four letters of the alphabet spar and bully, making each other feel inferior, before kindness and empathy reshape their perspectives, helping them to form the word, “LOVE.” 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Tiny T. Rex and the very dark dark
by Jonathan Stutzman
The indomitable star from Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug returns in a story about overcoming fear that finds Tiny T. Rex and his dino friend, Pointy, working together to figure out a solution to their fear of the dark during a first backyard campout. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Two little trains
by Margaret Wise Brown
The Geisel Award-winning illustrator of The Watermelon Seed and North, South, East, West presents an evocative rerendering of Margaret Wise Brown’s classic about two trains and their cross-country journey. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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We are water protectors
by Carole Lindstrom
When a black snake threatens to destroy the earth, one young water protector takes a stand to defend the planet's water, in a tale inspired by the many indigenous-led conservation movements across North America
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We will rock our classmates
by Ryan T. Higgins
The award-winning creator of We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and the Mother Bruce series presents the story of a talented T. rex who diligently practices for an upcoming school talent show before leaning on the support of her friends to overcome stage fright. 250,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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When sadness is at your door
by Eva Eland
A picture book primer in emotional literacy and kindness, illustrated in a style inspired by the classic artwork of Crockett Johnson, depicts universal feelings of sadness as a visitor that can be better understood through quiet activities that distinguish it from the self. A first picture book.
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Who will you be?
by Andrea Pippins
"A picture book about how family and community help shape the wonderful people our children become"
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You hold me up
by Monique Gray Smith
An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support
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You loves Ewe! : Story, Pictures, and Wacky Wordplay
by Cece Bell
A high-comedy companion to I Yam a Donkey features a silly donkey, a cranky yam and an irresistible ewe, who navigate misunderstandings on comic panels introducing a variety of giggle-inducing homonyms. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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You matter
by Christian Robinson
The Caldecott Honor- and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator of Last Stop on Market Street shares empathetic depictions of people from different world regions to highlight the importance of understanding other viewpoints. 200,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Cece loves science : push and pull
by Kimberly Derting
Cece and her friend, Isaac, learn about the opposite forces of push and pull before using their new knowledge to create a treat dispenser for Cece’s dog, Einstein. By the creators of Cece Loves Science and Adventure. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Dear Beast
by Dori Hillestad Butler
Through a series of letters, Simon, a grumpy and jealous cat, informs Baxter, his boy's new dog, that he is not welcome and should leave at once
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Duck stays in the truck
by Doreen Cronin
Packing up his brother and farmyard animals for a camping trip in the great outdoors, Farmer Brown struggles to get everyone to work together when they express preferences for different activities, from hiking and fishing to picnicking and just staying in the truck. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Houndsley and Catina at the library
by James Howe
Making their weekly visit to the library, Houndsley, Catina and their friend Bert are dismayed to learn that the library is closing because nobody is available to take over for the retiring librarian. By the author of the Bunnicula series. Illustrations.
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It is a tree
by Susan Batori
In this retelling of the fable from India, blindfolded children at a party play a guessing game
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Jack at bat
by Mac Barnett
A tied baseball game between the Lady Town Ladies and the Big City Brats challenges snack-sniffing bat boy Jack to hit a home run. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Extra Yarn and the Geisel Award-winning creator of The Watermelon Seed. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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King & Kayla and the case of the unhappy neighbor
by Dori Hillestad Butler
When Thor is accused of damaging a neighbor’s yard and garden, King and Kayla use familiar as well as new detection skills to help clear Thor’s name, in a latest series entry by the Geisel Honor-winning team. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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My tooth is LOST! : A Monkey & Cake Book
by Drew Daywalt
Monkey is upset because he has lost a tooth, so Cake tries to make him feel better by telling him about the Tooth Fairy--but Monkey just wants his tooth named Kevin
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Pinkalicious and the merminnies
by Victoria Kann
Forging a new friendship with Splash the merminnie even though he sometimes likes to show off, Pinkalicious races to help when Splash’s flashy tricks get him into trouble. 15,000 first printing. TV tie-in. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Pool party!
by Doreen Cronin
The Caldecott Honor-winning team behind Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type presents a laugh-out-loud original reader that finds Farmer Brown and most of the farm animals managing a hot day by taking a dip in a swimming pool that is too splashy, noisy and crowded for the cows. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Score one more
by Marilyn Janovitz
"Sam encourages May to participate in a soccer game"
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Snail Finds a Home
by Mary Peterson
Eating so many delicious strawberries from a potted plant that he makes himself sick, a merry little mollusk, advised by his ladybug best friend to choose a better home, embarks on a search that is complicated by a hungry chicken. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The tasty treat
by Tracey Hecht
"In The Tasty Treat, Dawn the fox wakes up and goes looking for her friends, Tobin the pangolin and Bismark the sugar glider, to share a tasty treat--a pomelo! Using basic language, emerging readers are introduced to the Nocturnal Brigade."--Publisher'sdescription
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What about worms!?
by Mo Willems
A big, tough tiger who is riotously afraid of worms sends a letter to readers warning them that worms are everywhere and might even be inside the book. By the award-winning creator of Mother Bruce. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Act
by Kayla Miller
A lively follow-up to Click and Camp finds sixth grader Olive looking forward to an upcoming field trip before organizing a student-council election after discovering that school policy is preventing some of the kids from participating. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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All together now
by Hope Larson
A standalone follow-up to the award-winning All Summer Long finds middle school student Bina struggling with the impact a romance with one of her fellow band members is having on the group’s working relationship, a situation that is further complicated by an unrequited crush. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The Amber Anthem : 5 Worlds, book 4
by Mark Siegel
While Oona Lee and her friends search for the Amber Anthem on Salassandra to protect the Five Worlds from the evil Mimic, Stan Moon dispatches an evil Jax robot to assassinate the team while he tracks down a Vanishing Illness-infected An Tzu. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Antioreh
by Kate Karyus Quinn
Piper Pájaro is strong and longs to be a superhero while Sloane MacBrute puts her smarts to use for her villainous grandfather, but when a mission to steal an experimental technological device brings the two 13-year-old girls face to face with each other, the device sparks and the two girls switch bodies
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Are you afraid of the light? : Are You Afraid of the Light?
by Richard Fairgray
Spending the summer at a family beach house, 12-year-old Dash and his best friend, Lily, are alarmed by the house’s ramshackle condition and the presence of eccentric relatives before encountering a series of supernatural beings. By the co-creator of Gorillas In Our Midst. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Attack of the stuff : the life and times of Bill Waddler
by Jim Benton
The creator of the It’s Happy Bunny series introduces readers to a duck who teams up with a confused orange juice sales clerk to navigate snake-themed nightmares, fix malfunctioning appliances and help save the world. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The Baby-sitters Club : Logan Likes Mary Anne!
by Gale Galligan
A latest graphic-novel adaptation of a popular entry in the classic chapter-book series follows the beginning of Mary Anne’s eighth grade year and her struggles with shyness when a sweet-natured newcomer, Logan, expresses interest in being her boyfriend. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The bad guys in Dawn of the underlord
by Aaron Blabey
"The Bad Guys--sorry, Shadow Squad-G--have finally saved the world from butt-handed evil. And now it's time to celebrate! But when one member of the team makes a shocking discovery, the party might be over sooner than everyone thinks"
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Baloney and friends
by Greg Pizzoli
Told through comics-style panels, a new series by the Geisel Medal-winning creator of The Watermelon Seed introduces a piggy protagonist who performs questionable magic, braves the swimming pool and gives support to a friend. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Be Wary of the Silent Woods : The Weirn Books 1
by Svetlana Chmakova
When Na'ya's little brother D'esh disappears and other weird things begin to happen, Ailis and Na'ya know they must confront the secrets lurking in the forbidden mansion in the Silent Woods
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Beetle & the Hollowbones
by Aliza Layne
Caught between the worlds of magical sorceresses and spirits who are trapped in the mall for eternity, 12-year-old goblin-witch Beetle races to rescue her ghost friend at the same time she encourages her aunt’s apprentice to stand up for herself. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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The big break
by Mark Tatulli
The creator of the syndicated comic strip Lio presents the story of a student in the New Jersey Pine Barrens who, in the wake of new sightings, strives to finish his documentary on the Jersey Devil while reconnecting with an estranged friend. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Big Nate : the gerbil ate my homework
by Lincoln Peirce
Nate endeavors to strike a balance between the time he spends with his older girlfriend and the classmates who always seem to be having so much fun without him, in a latest installment in the series that includes Blow the Roof Off. Original. Illustrations.
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Big Nate stays classy
by Lincoln Peirce
A collection of "Big Nate" comics finds Nate Wright blazing through the halls of P.S. 38, leaving a trail of destruction, detention slips, and many, many laughs in his wake
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Bird & Squirrel all or nothing : All or Nothing
by James Burks
Reluctantly teaming up with Squirrel for a dangerous cross-country race when his champion father is injured, Bird navigates the scorching desert heat and another team’s dirty tricks while learning important lessons about endurance, sportsmanship and teamwork. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Bunbun & Bonbon : fancy friends
by Jess Keating
Two friends--Bunbun, an adorable rabbit, and Bonbon, a talking candy--have a series of adventures in the woods
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City of secrets : Secret of the Switchboard
by Victoria Ying
A shy orphan who has become an expert on the city shapeshifting communications hub where he lives in secret protects a safe hidden within the structure’s inner maze before the daughter of a wealthy building owner tries to make friends. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Cleopatra in space : Queen of the Nile Book six, Queen of the Nile
by Mike Maihack
"The time has come for Cleo to fulfill the ancient prophecy that declares her a savior and a hero, a prophecy she still struggles to accept. Cleo is joined by both old and new friends as they fight to defend the galaxy she's come to call home against theevil Xaius Octavian. The Queen of the Nile must summon the strength to face down her enemy one last time, and keep her friends--and herself--alive"
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Crabapple trouble
by Kaeti Vandorn
When all of her friends enter the community’s annual harvest contest, apple-headed Callaway is overwhelmed by requests for her clever ideas before teaming up with a helpful fairy, Thistle, to organize the festival and give their friends the assistance they require. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Catstronauts : digital disaster
by Drew Brockington
Invited to test the first-ever space hotel, the elite CatStronauts and the top kittens from Space Camp find their every need catered to by a highly sophisticated artificial-intelligence program that catapults the entire hotel into chaos when it resolves to gain its freedom. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Dog Man : Grime and Punishment
by Dav Pilkey
A latest entry in the best-selling series finds Dog Man overcoming the Supa Buddies only to be confronted by a new problem that tests the limits of the entire pack to avoid barking up the wrong tree. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of the Captain Underpants series. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Doodleville. 1
by Chad Sell
Creating a giant friendly monster character in her sketchbook after an inspiring if haphazard trip to the Art Institute of Chicago, Drew teams up with fellow artists to create comics that her monster character destroys whenever Drew starts to feel stress. By the co-creator of The Cardboard Kingdom. Simultaneous.
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Fox & Rabbit
by Beth Ferry
A first installment in a graphic-novel series for emerging readers celebrates the simple magic of true friendship in the story of two unlikely best friends who discover shared interests and face new fears together. By the best-selling author of Stick and Stone. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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The sewer rat stink
by Geronimo Stilton
In a Geronimo Stilton graphic-novel debut by the creator of the Star Wars Origami Yoda series, Geronimo and his private detective best friend, Hercule, visit the underground sewer world of Mouse Island to investigate the spread of a stinky smell throughout New Mouse City. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Happy narwhalidays : Happy Narwhalidays
by Ben Clanton
"Dive into three new stories about Narwhal's favorite time of the year! It's the festive season in the world wide waters, and Narwhal is looking forward to cozying up with a good book, singing and partying with his pod pals and enjoying some warm waffle pudding. But most of all he's excited about the arrival of the Merry Mermicorn! According to Narwhal, she's part mermaid, part unicorn and completely mer-aculous! Jelly is of course skeptical about the existence of the "Mira-Miny-What-A Corn" . . . even when he receives a mysterious present. It must be from Narwhal. Now Jelly has to get the perfect gift, but finding a present for someone as unique as Narwhal is no easy feat, even when you have six tentacles. How will Jelly ever come up with a whaley greatgift for a best pal who spreads cheer all through the year?"
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I survived the shark attacks of 1916
by Georgia Ball
A graphic-novel adaptation of the best-selling second series entry follows the experiences of an Elm Hills newcomer whose summer at Matawan Creek is upended by rumors about a great white shark that has been attacking swimmers along the Jersey shore. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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InvestiGators
by John Green
On their first mission together, alligator detectives Mango and Brash must uncover the clues, crack the case, and corral the crooks before the criminals wriggle out of their grasp
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Jacky Ha-Ha : a graphic novel
by Adam Rau
A graphic-novel adaptation of the first entry in the best-selling series introduces class clown Jacky, who uses humor to navigate her mother’s military tour and her father’s absence before making a promise to give up her comedy in exchange for keeping her loved ones together. 300,000 first printing. Original. Illustrations.
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Kerry and the knight of the forest
by Andi Watson
Needing to hurry home when he learns his parents have fallen ill, Kerry is guided to a shortcut by a forest spirit only to find himself swept into a quest involving magic, self-discovery and new friends. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Kodi
by Jared Cullum
Katya and her Meema are spending another summer at their cottage in Alaska, when a chance accident leaves Katya face-to-face with the biggest creature she's ever seen... an enormous kodiak bear with a gentle heart and a knack for fishing. But when Katya must suddenly return home to Seattle, the two are torn apart, leaving Kodi to do whatever it takes to reunite with his fragile human friend. It's a wild journey packed with breathtaking views, brave new companions, and adventure around every turn.
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Lois Lane and the friendship challenge
by Grace Ellis
Lois Lane and her friend Kristen want to promote their friendship video channel at the big neighborhood barbecue and bike race but when the fireworks go missing and a new girl takes up all of Kristen's attention, Lois tries to face her challenges and still celebrate the summer
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My video game ate my homework
by Dustin Hansen
Dewey Jenkins wants to have the top science project in class to avoid summer school and win a state-of-the-art virtual reality video game, but after his friend Ferg accidentally breaks the console, they accidentally trigger the device, finding themselvestransported inside a video game
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Once upon a space-time!
by Jeffrey Brown
The best-selling author of the Jedi Academy books presents the first entry in a laugh-out-loud space-themed graphic novel series that finds a brainy kid with overprotective parents and a girl who has no idea how she was chosen leaving Earth to join new alien classmates on an intergalactic mission to Mars. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Operation: hat heist! : Operation: Hat Heist!
by Jason Platt
A graphic-novel follow-up to Middle Grade Misadventures finds Newell searching for his stolen favorite hat with the help of his most talented friends before a hat ban challenges them to recover the item from a disapproving Mr. Todd. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Phoebe and Her Unicorn : A Heavenly Nostrils Chronicle
by Dana Simpson
Do you believe in unicorns? Phoebe does. She has no choice. One day she skipped a rock across a pond, and hit a unicorn in the face. Improbably, this resulted in a lasting friendship between Phoebe and the unicorn, one Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. Come along for the unicorn ride with Phoebe, as she deals with the usual burdens of childhood (cruel classmates, gym class, piano lessons) and also some unusual ones (magic hair, candy-breathing dragons, and the legendary Shield of Boringness). Can a precocious little girl and a self-absorbed mythical forest creature find common ground? Indeed they can, and that's how Phoebe and Her Unicorn unfolds.
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Pizza and Taco : who's the best?
by Stephen Shaskan
Best friends Pizza and Taco engage in a hilarious campaign to prove which of them is the best, inviting their friends Hot Dog and Hamburger to help them prove themselves during a popularity contest that tests the strength of their bond. Illustrations.
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Primer
by Jennifer Muro
While living with her latest set of foster parents, Ashley Rayburn mistakenly applies some found body paints which give her a wide range of special powers, but soon the military discovers what happened to their secret weapon and this puts Ashley and her newfound family and friends in danger
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Squidding Around : Fish Feud!
by Kevin Sherry
Squizzard is a small squid who always wants to be the center of attention, whether it is playing with his best friend Toothy the vegetarian Great White Shark, or giving a report in school; but when his behavior finally causes a rift in their friendship, Shay the seahorse explains what he is doing wrong--but change is difficult for Squizzard and it takes an ecounter with Bennie the Barracuda, the fifth-grade bully at Deep Reef Elementary, to finally teach him the error of his ways
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Stepping stones
by Lucy Knisley
Reluctantly joining a newly blended family involving a stepfather and stepsisters on a farm far from her city home, Jen practices new skills and navigates private insecurities before finding acceptance in unexpected places. A first children’s graphic novel by the award-winning creator of Relish. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Super Potato 4 : Super Potato and the Mutant Animal Mayhem
by Artur Laperla
Protecting the city during a baffling giant chicken rampage, Super Potato discovers that a nefarious enemy has set a feathery trap that is further complicated by a winged monkey’s bad attitude. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Trespassers
by Breena Bard
Hoping to ride out another boring summer vacation at the lake by reading mystery novels, Gabby bonds with a snarky visitor from Chicago who helps her investigate the disappearance of a glamorous couple from an extravagant nearby lake house. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Warriors : a shadow in RiverClan
by Dan Jolley
A first Warriors graphic novel features the original standalone story of RiverClan survivor Feathertail, who struggles to escape the shadow of Tigerstar’s vicious rule when RiverClan takes in a rogue cat and her kits in an effort to rebuild. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Weird science
by Amanda Deibert
"It's science fair time at Metropolis High, and the DC Super Hero Girls are very excited-except for Zee Zatara. Magic is her life, and science seems so dull in comparison. When she tries to help her friends with their projects, things keep going wrong. Is her magic causing the science to go haywire? Actually, science is just like being part of a superhero team: when you combine the right ingredients, it's magic"
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When stars are scattered
by Victoria Jamieson
A Somali refugee who spent his childhood at the Dadaab camp and the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl present the graphic-novel story of a young refugee who struggles with leaving behind his nonverbal brother when he has an opportunity to help his family by going to school. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Witches of Brooklyn
by Sophie Escabasse
Moving to Brooklyn to live with two eccentric aunts she has never met after the tragic loss of her mother, Effie forges bonds with loyal new friends while making the amazing discovery that magic runs in her family. By the illustrator of the Spotlight Club Mysteries. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Yorick and Bones
by Jeremy Tankard
A rib-tickling first entry in a new series by the co-creator of the Grumpy Bird picture books follows an unlikely friendship between a hapless Elizabethan-era skeleton named Yorick and the curious stray dog, Bones, who digs him up. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Brother's keeper
by Julie Lee
A historical novel based on a true story follows a refugee family’s desperate efforts to escape their oppressive Communist village and make their way to safety through the hazards of napalm, frostbite, border guards, enemy soldiers and bombings marking the outbreak of the Korean War.
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Curse of the Night Witch
by Alex Aster
Born with the same leadership emblem as his mother on an island world where everyone’s fate is predetermined, Tor Luna wishes for a different future before falling victim to a curse that requires the services of the notorious Night Witch.
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The Dog Squad
by Andrew Clover
Rory Banagan is a detective and he eats bad guys for breakfast--well, not actually. But someone is stealing dogs, and Rory's own dog and best friend in the world, Wilkins Welkin, is in danger. It's up to Rory and his sidekick, Cassidy Corrigan, to get to the bottom of this mystery in a dog-eat-dog world, before it's too late. Both hilarious and heroic, this heart-warming, easy-to-read heavily illustrated adventure will leave you panting for more.
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I survived the California wildfires, 2018
by Lauren Tarshis
A latest entry in the best-selling series traces the story of a boy who moves across the country to rural northern California, where his efforts to adjust are challenged by a fast-moving firestorm that places family homes and lives at risk. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The last kids on Earth and the skeleton road
by Max Brallier
Equipped with a crucial clue discovered by June on her wild flight, Jack and the gang embark on an epic road trip to stop the villainous Thrull and his skeleton army
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Max Einstein saves the future
by James Patterson
A latest entry in the Albert Einstein Archives-approved series finds Max on the run from Corporation thugs before the Change Maker kids begin working on a plan to end world hunger, a challenging goal that is complicated by mysterious clues about Max’s unknown family. Illustrations.
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Mr. Lemoncello and the titanium ticket
by Chris Grabenstein
When Luigi Lemoncello constructs a secret building that contains a single hidden titanium ticket, four lucky kids win a chance to embark on an elite scavenger hunt that is comprised of life-sized games and obstacles. By the best-selling author of the Welcome to Wonderland series. Simultaneous eBook.
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Mr. Marty loves a party!
by Dan Gutman
A.J. invites all his friends and favorite teachers to his birthday party, but hiring popular party planner Mr. Marty makes for one weird party
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Our friend hedgehog : the story of us
by Lauren Castillo
Living on a tiny island with only a stuffed animal for company, a lonely Hedgehog embarks on a quest in the aftermath of a storm and makes new friends who help her discover the power of courage and teamwork. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Nana in the City. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Rowley Jefferson's awesome friendly adventure
by Jeff Kinney
In a follow-up to last year’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid spinoff, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid, Rowley Jefferson, “Wimpy Kid” Greg Heffley’s best friend, tells the story of “Roland the Kind” and “Garg the Barbarian” and their quest to vanquish the evil White Warlock. 3,000,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem
by Kate DiCamillo
Writing a metaphorical poem about the pig next door for a school assignment, Stella gets into a loud argument with an irritating classmate who views her elaborate descriptions as lies, a conflict that leads to a visit with the principal and an unexpected partnership. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Stink and the hairy scary spider
by Megan McDonald
Loving everything scientific except spiders, an arachnophobic Stink reluctantly attempts desensitization therapy exercises recommended by Judy and Webster before a real-life, fact-filled encounter takes them all by surprise, in a series entry that is complemented by a bonus origami activity. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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War stories
by Gordon Korman
Visiting the small French village that his veteran grandfather helped liberate during World War II, an avid young player of war video games begins questioning his family’s perspectives about his grandfather’s heroism when he uncovers the rest of the story. Simultaneous eBook.
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Black brother, black brother
by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Routinely compared to his submissive lighter-skinned brother, a Black boy at an elitist prep school is unfairly suspended in the wake of an incident involving the school bully, whom he tries to defeat in a fencing competition. By the award-winning author of Ghost Boys. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Clean getaway
by Nic Stone
An 11-year-old boy confronts the realities of race relations past and present and the mysterious agenda of his unconventional grandmother during an unplanned spring break road trip through the once-segregated American South. By the award-winning author of Dear Martin. Simultaneous eBook.
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Fighting words
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Depending on an older sister who protected her when their mother went to prison and their mother’s boyfriend committed a terrible act, 10-year-old Della tries to figure out what to do when her older sister attempts suicide. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life. Simultaneous eBook.
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The magic in changing your stars
by Leah Henderson
When his hopes for the school play are dashed by stage fright, an 11-year-old dancer considers giving up his dreams before stepping into his grandfather’s old tap-dancing shoes and finding himself transported to the time of his grandfather’s childhood in 1930s Harlem. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The missing
by Kate O'Hearn
Traveling to Nesso’s jungle home to seek allies in the fight against the Mimics, Astrea, Zephyr and their team encounter a world of voracious dinosaurs and a blistering sun before an unanticipated injury launches a desperate search for healing ambrosia. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Puppet's Payback and Other Chilling Tales
by Mary Downing Hahn
A latest collection by the award-winning author of The Girl in the Locked Room transforms everyday people, animals and objects into sinister links to the supernatural and is complemented by an author’s note about how she became a writer of ghost stories. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Slacker
by Gordon Korman
Trying to cruise through school doing as little work as possible, an unmotivated boy gets his comeuppance when a community service project escalates into an all-out battle with an extracurricular activity-obsessed, mean-spirited girl. Simultaneous eBook.
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The summer we found the baby
by Amy Hest
Told from three viewpoints, a brisk historical tale follows the experiences of two sisters who discover an abandoned baby on the library steps, while their estranged friend, racing to complete an important errand for his World War II soldier brother, jumps to the wrong conclusion. Simultaneous eBook.
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A tale of magic...
by Chris Colfer
A tale set in the universe of the Land of Stories finds 14-year-old Brystal pursuing creative ways of obtaining books in an oppressive Southern Kingdom where women are forbidden to read. By the award-winning author of Struck by Lightning. Simultaneous eBook.
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What lane?
by Torrey Maldonado
Biracial sixth grader Stephen questions the limitations society puts on him after he notices the way strangers treat him when he hangs out with his white friends and tries to navigate his life in a racially split world. Simultaneous eBook.
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Becoming Kid Quixote : a true story of belonging in America
by Sarah Sierra
"Narrated by one extraordinary ten-year-old girl, this inspiring memoir tells the story of a daughter of Mexican American immigrants who finds her voice through the power of words and performance of Cervantes' Don Quixote"--Provided by publisher
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Cy Young : an American baseball hero
by Scott Longert
A young reader introduction to the life and achievements of National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young shares play-by-play insights into his record-setting career and the award that is given in his honor every year to top National and American League pitchers. Simultaneous.
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Hammering for freedom : the William Lewis story
by Rita L Hubbard
"Presents the inspirational story of William ""Bill"" Lewis, a hardworking blacksmith who slowly saved his money and bought the freedom of each and every member of his enslaved family."
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John Cena
by Kevin Sullivan
John Cena is one of the most popular Superstars in WWE history. Discover the ins and outs of what makes him "The Champ", his desire, work ethic and refusal to ever give up. Learn about all his greatest matches, moments and triumphs, as well as fun facts
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Mayor Pete : the story of Pete Buttigieg
by Rob Sanders
A picture-book portrait of America’s first openly gay, millennial Democratic presidential nominee describes his early childhood ambitions, Oxford and Harvard education, service in the U.S. Navy Reserve and election as the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Illustrations.
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Nacho's nachos : the story behind the world's favorite snack
by Sandra Nickel
"A picture book biography of Ignacio (Nacho) Anaya, a waiter at the Victory Club in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, and the events surrounding the creation, in 1940, of the globally-popular tortilla chip, cheese, and jalapeño pepper snack that bears his name-nachos"
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Who was Ida B. Wells?
by Sarah Fabiny
A WhoHQ introductory biography of the history-shaping 19th-century black female journalist describes Ida B. Wells’ early experiences as a slave, her lifelong advocacy for equality for African Americans and her co-founding of the NAACP. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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World of glass : the art of Dale Chihuly
by Jan Greenberg
The award-winning authors of Ballet for Martha trace half a century of art by glassblowing master Dale Chihuly, drawing on exclusive interviews to outline the remarkable steps of his artistic process. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations. Bibliography. Index.
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