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Check it Out January 2026 New and notable items from the Children's Department Highlights of new and exciting titles for caregivers, educators and children birth-twelve. |
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The Day Leap Soared by Blair BravermanLeap is a sweet, snow-loving sled dog puppy who can't wait until she's big enough to join the team. Each of the other sled dogs is special in their own way. Boo is fast. Donut is brave. Jenga is smart. And Leap wonders: is she special, too? This empowering story reminds us that anything is possible when teamwork, individuality, and friendship grow in leaps and bounds.
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Broken by X. FangWhen Mei Mei accidentally breaks her ama's favorite cup, she's convinced it's the end of the world. What if Ama is angry? What if she yells? What if she kicks Mei Mei out of her house? Mei Mei can't face it. But when Mimi, the innocent cat who witnesses her crime, ends up being blamed, the guilt is too much! Mimi's accusing eyes follow Mei Mei until she just can't take it anymore, and the truth comes spilling out.
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Cats on Cats on Cats by Maddie FrostBea, worried that her grandmother is lonely, gets her a cat to keep her company, but when Granny assumes it is Bea who loves cats, she gets carried away, and Bea must find a way to restore order and save their special weekends together.
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The Wishing Leafby Kallie GeorgeA young bear patiently waits for the last leaf of autumn to fall so he can make a special wish.
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I'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle LukoffAfter knocking over Zoe's block castle, Jack's attempts at writing a note of apology fall short (I'm sorry you got mad doesn't cut it) until their teacher coaches him on the three elements of a sincere apology.
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Unicorn Post by Emma YarlettOn a day full of rainbows, one little girl is playing in her tree house when there comes a knock on the door. It's a unicorn! She loves unicorns! Thinking this one must be lost, she has the wonderful idea to bring the unicorn to live at a pet shop, where there are so many types of animals and homes. But when the unicorn doesn't fit anywhere, she wonders if a farm would be more suitable. Or a maybe a carnival. Nothing seems to work-is there any place this unicorn would belong? With charming illustrations in candy-like colors and fun hands-on elements, this latest book in an internationally popular novelty series is sure to delight believers everywhere.
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Fiction and Graphic Novels
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Outside by Jennifer L. HolmRazzi has always been told: don't go Outside. It isn't safe. There are people and creatures out there that will harm you. The walls of the Refuge will protect you from them. Razzi's friend Ollie was curious about Outside--and it led to his death. So Razzi is trying to be on her best behavior. She is the oldest kid left, the one the younger kids look up to. She has to follow the rules. But Outside has a way of getting in, and Razzi, guided by a dog she has a strangely close connection with, wonders what it's like to run free beyond the walls. If she steps away from everything she's ever known, what will she find?
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Hurricane Heist by James PontiA hurricane unearths a decades-old mystery when a bell captain's body is discovered at a historic Miami Beach hotel, leading twelve-year-old Alex and the other members of the Sherlock Society to uncover the truth behind a long-lost million-dollar jewel heist.
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I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 (I Survived #25) by Lauren TarshisThe Dust Bowl of the 1930s was the worst environmental disaster in American history, a time when black blizzards of dust, some hundreds of miles wide, swept across the southern plains. Hundreds of people were killed. Thousands of farms were buried. Millions of refugees fled starvation and sickness in the plains only to face hatred and prejudice in California. ... he thrilling story of an eleven-year-old boy who risks his life to save his family and friends during the worst dust storm of all, an event that would become known as Black Sunday. Includes a section of nonfiction back matter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.
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Refugee: The Graphic Novel by Alan GratzAlthough separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy livng in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together.
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Winging It: A Graphic Novel by Megan Wagner LloydTwelve-year-old Luna never wanted to move from California to Virginia, even if it is near historic Washington, DC, and no matter how excited her dad is to show her the sites and introduce her to the area where her late mother grew up. And she definitely doesn't want to live with a very formal grandmother she barely knows. But during a visit to the National Museum of Natural History, the rarely seen luna moth for which Luna was named sparks her curiosity. Using her mother's old naturalist notebooks as a guide, Luna, who has always preferred the indoors, endeavors to see a real luna moth with her own eyes. Learning more about nature just might help her make a new friend, figure out how to feel at home in her new life, and understand the mother she never got the chance to know. Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have again teamed up to tell a charming and funny story of family, friendship, adventure, and appreciating all life has to offer.
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Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #18) by Ann M. MartinThe Mancusis don't have any kids--but they sure do have a lot of pets. So when they're desperate for a sitter, who do they call? The Baby-sitters Club! Kristy feels pretty sure that the BSC does not pet-sit. But Jessi has always liked animals, and she talks Kristy into being okay with her taking the job. With snakes on the loose and sick hamsters, Jessi's got plenty of pet-sitting troubles, and things don't get any easier when she and her friends get into a big fight. Will Jessi be able to handle her pet-sitting job when things are going wrong with the babysitters, too?
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Who Was Vincent Van Gogh? by Paula K. ManzaneroLearn about the Dutch artist behind beloved paintings like The Starry Night, Sunflowers, and over thirty self-portraits in this fascinating biography about Vincent Van Gogh for young readers. Today, Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of all time. During his lifetime, he sold just one painting. This misunderstood painter was passionate about his craft and created over 2,100 pieces of art in just over a decade before he passed away at the age of thirty-seven. Bold shades of blue and yellow, dramatically thick paint application, and heavy brush strokes define Vincent's pieces that are now adored by millions of people all over the world. In his brief life, Vincent was an often lonely person who struggled with his mental health. Yet he was always supported by his brother Theo, who encouraged Vincent as he pursued his dreams of being a painter. Much of what we know about Vincent today is thanks to the hundreds of letters from him that Theo kept safe.
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Who Was Katherine Johnson? by Shelia P. MosesFrom a very young age, Katherine Johnson counted everything--the number of dirty dishes she'd washed, the steps she walked to church, and even the number of leaves on the trees. By 1928, she was so intelligent and skilled at math that she was able to skip several grades and start high school at age ten. And while Katherine had to deal with racism, segregation, and prejudice throughout her life, she did not let this hold her back from becoming a mathematician. In 1953, she started working as a 'human computer' at America's space agency, now known as NASA. Katherine calculated complex equations by hand, and these calculations helped astronauts travel safely into space. She was a part of many important missions, including the Apollo 11 mission that put the first person on the moon.
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