Kids' Books
January 2026/February 2026
Sparrow, Always by Gail Donovan
Sparrow, Always
by Gail Donovan

Nine-year-old Sparrow eagerly helps with her new neighbor's dog, Toby, a service-dog-in-training. But when her obsession with service dogs affects her focus in school, she must learn to accept help herself.
The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy (the Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy Book #1): An Illustrated Chapter Book by Donna Barba Higuera
The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy (the Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy Book #1): An Illustrated Chapter Book
by Donna Barba Higuera

A young cucuy, assigned to scare a boy named Ramon, struggles to frighten him when Ramon is too preoccupied with worrying about starting a new school. This  leads to an unexpected friendship between them.
Where Only Storms Grow: A Novel about the Dust Bowl by Alyssa Colman
Where Only Storms Grow: A Novel about the Dust Bowl
by Alyssa Colman

During the worst storm of the Dust Bowl in Oklahoma, twins Howe and Joanna must put their differences aside and work together to save their farm from ruin.
Dragon vs. Unicorn: Friends or Frenemies? by P. J. Hoover
Dragon vs. Unicorn: Friends or Frenemies?
by P. J. Hoover

Dragon is a rule follower, anxious about losing control. Unicorn, his BFF, is chillaxed, a free spirit, determined to sparkle-smile through anything. Life is rainbows and barbecues when they're together, but like any dynamic duo, they fight. Enter ... the reader. When Dragon and Unicorn argue, the reader can choose one of several ways they could handle it, each leading to a different outcome. At the end, the reader can start again and choose a whole new storyline. The three stories allow the reader to practice healthy communication and good judgment.
Xolo by Donna Barba Higuera
Xolo
by Donna Barba Higuera

It is said the mighty feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, helped create the earth. He is the hero who stole back the bones of humanity from the evil god of the Underworld. In his quest to bring humans to the earth, Quetzalcoatl's dog-headed twin brother, Xolotl, was present. Not much is known of Xolotl, the god of lightning, death, and misfortune. A true monster. This is what really happened.
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