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Aggie and the Ghost
by Matthew Forsythe
An ALA Notable Children's Book A New York Magazine Best New Book for Kids A LitHub Most Anticipated Children's Book of 2025 A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year This might be a perfect picture book. --Quill & Quire (starred review) A solitary child and her rule-breaking ghost roommate learn the value of compromise in this cheeky picture book. --Shelf Awareness (starred review) A book that captures the dance of unlikely bonds and a way to move from a place of acceptance. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) From Matthew Forsythe, the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum, comes a subtle, sweet (Booklist, starred review) picture book about rules. And sharing. And an epic game of tic-tac-toe. Aggie is very excited to live on her own--until she finds out her new house is haunted. But no fear, the situation is nothing that can't be fixed with a carefully considered list of rules: No haunting after dark. No stealing socks. No eating all the food. But the ghost doesn't like playing by the rules and challenges Aggie to an epic game of tic-tac-toe--winner gets the house.
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Night Ride
by Christopher Myers
A stunning, first-of-its-kind, wordless picture book in the medium of stained glass about a group of kids riding through NYC, capturing the joy of Black childhood and the freedom of exploring a city that feels like it belongs to you, from Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers. Setting out on a warm and glorious night, a group of kids grab their bikes to explore a city that for a moment in time feels like it belongs entirely to them. Riding from Harlem, through Central Park, to Chinatown, and over the Brooklyn Bridge, the iconic landmarks of New York City become mirrors that reflect their joy and freedom. Rooted in the quotidian and expanding into the fantastical, this wordless picture book by Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers is illustrated entirely in stained glass, reminding us that Black childhood is beautiful, fragile, and holy.
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And Then We Saw the Bag . . .
by Emma Adbage
A laugh-out-loud story about kid-parent power dynamics, the vital importance of play, and saving what matters. Because who really decides what is trash and what is a beloved toy? And what would happen if adults didn't always get their way? Emma AdBage KNOWS families, doesn't she? Deeply funny and scathingly true. A tale for any kid who has 'rescued' their beloveds from willfully obtuse adults. Betsy Bird, School Library Journal Contributor, Author, and Librarian When the two sisters come home, they notice it right away. The house is too empty. Too tidy. And it smells . . . clean. The parents claim they've just dusted and picked a little, but in the hall there's a black bag, filled with all sorts of unimportant and broken items. A rescue operation is immediately launched A favorite eraser, a beloved trinket box with sand from a vacation and a mini pen from another vacation are dug up. But worst of all - Woody A piece of wood that's more than just a stick. It's a baby cousin, a friend, and part of the family How could their parents even think of throwing him away? The sisters have to do something about this...
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Frog Face
by Blythe Russo
Are you upset or is that just your face? Join Frog on her non-grumpy journey in this humorous picture book perfect for anyone who has been told to smile more. Cheer up, Frog You look grouchy But Frog isn't grouchy. She just has a frowny face It's been that way since she was an itty bitty little egg. Smiling just isn't in her DNA. She'd rather be left alone. Only, when Frog has to leave her cozy little home, she quickly realizes how often she gets judged by her resting frog face. The more her neighbors tell her to cheer up, the less cheerful she feels. Frog Face serves as a gentle reminder not to judge someone before you truly know them. And even though Frog might enjoy being alone, she could use at least one good friend who loves her exactly as she is. This heartwarming, humorous story highlights the importance of authentic connection and celebrates all faces--smiley, frowny, upside-downy, and frog.
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Medusa's Pet Rock
by Steph Lau
A hilarious and heartfelt picture book by Steph Lau that puts a new spin on the misunderstood mythological character Medusa. Perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates and the Penelope Rex series by Ryan Higgins. Medusa's always been the odd one out: the monster in the classroom, the kid who can't tame her snake-laden hair, and yes, the girl who perhaps accidentally zapped a few too many class pets. She tries to be careful. She tries to stay away, but inevitably well . . . ZAP It always leaves her feeling just a little bit monstrous.But there just might be a class pet that even Medusa can enjoy, one who will teach her how monstrously wonderful it is to be seen--by being herself.With its humor and important themes, Medusa's Pet Rock is sure to enchant young readers as it's: A Clever Spin on Medusa's Story: Everyone thinks they know the story of Medusa and her snake hair that turns people into stone. Medusa's Pet Rock introduces young readers to an infamously misunderstood character from Greek mythology in an accessible and age-appropriate way.Perfect for fans of Greek MythologyTeaches Young Readers to Stay True to Themselves: Medusa struggles to fit in with her classmates but as her relationship with the new class pet grows, she learns to love herself and comes to understand that true friends will see and love you for who you are.
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Have You Seen Axel?
by Adam Jay Epstein
Packed with funny animals and wildly detailed scenes, this laugh-out-loud picture book companion to Have You Seen Gordon? cleverly riffs on classic seek-and-find books with a main character who's a little too good at hiding. Have you seen Axel the axolotl? Is she taking a dive? Is she performing live? Where the heck is she? Wow, she's pretty good at this game... Axel the axolotl takes her turn in the spotlight only to prove so good at hiding, she's impossible to find The narrator of this hilarious seek-and-find story coaches her on how to be seek-able until Axel is done playing. Then it's time for Axel and her friends to be the teachers and set the narrator straight about what is and isn't okay. This madcap, fourth wall-breaking picture book is full of humor and full, zany spreads with details kids will return to again and again.
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Visit the Library or contact us for more book suggestions. Call 883-4723, option 3 or email: kids@scarboroughlibrary.org
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