April 2026 list by Angie R. |
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Cupcakes & Camp
by Coco Simon
Mia plans to spend the rest of her summer hanging out with her Cupcake Club friends and her fashionista friends in Manhattan. but when her mom sends her to sleepaway camp she does her best to make the best of things.
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The Edmontosaurus Stampede
by Rex Stone
Meet Jamie, a member of the Dinosaur Club. They are 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. He is busy exploring when he discovers some dinosaur footprints and is transported back to the time of the dinosaurs! It sounds like Jamie needs some help from the Dinosaur Club when he meets the hungry herbivore Edmontosaurus and gets caught in a stampede!
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The Future Book
by Mac Barnett
Every other book was written in the past. But this book? This book was written in the future. Do you want to know what the future is like? Turn the pages to get a glimpse at the world of tomorrow and its unexpected words, strange social customs, and mind-blowing colors.
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Glory Be
by Jamie Sumner
Nine-year-old Glory searches the city of New Orleans for her missing dog, Roux, while navigating a difficult relationship with father, who may have something to do with her pup's disappearance.
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The Hybrid Prince
by Tui T. Sutherland
The bestselling Wings of Fire series returns with Umber, a MudWing who never expected to be a hero. After his sister Sora causes a tragedy, the two flee south and discover a hidden island called the Court of Refuge. Rescued by a kind hybrid, Prince Mulberry, Umber finds a community full of dragons hiding from their pasts. But the island’s safety comes with secrets, and as Umber grows closer to Mulberry, he must uncover the truth to protect Sora—and decide if he can become the hero they need.
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One Night at Camp Bigfoot
by R. L. Stine
Siblings Harper and Dylan are reluctantly spending their summer at Camp Bigfoot. Run by an eccentric guy everyone calls Uncle Squatch, Camp Bigfoot is a classic summer camp with wooden cabins, forest trails, lots of outdoor activities-and the occasional Bigfoot sighting.Uncle Squatch loves wearing a Bigfoot costume and trying to scare unsuspecting campers. But when a Bigfoot is spotted under a full moon, panic fills the camp. Is this Uncle Squatch's usual prank, or a real Bigfoot? Harper and Dylan are scared to find out!
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Phoenix
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Eleven-year-old Harper, struggling with the implosion of her family, finds connection with an abused horse, rides for the first time, and makes cautious friendships with a group of kids training at the stable next door.
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Puppet
by David Almond
What should a puppet master do when he's old and alone and all his puppets are gone? Silvester decides to make one last puppet--but this one is different. When the old man speaks to him, Puppet speaks back. And then he starts to walk. While Silvester shows Puppet the town, the playground, and other wonders the world holds, Puppet in turn helps Silvester to make a new friend and share his puppet-making skills with the next generation.
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Spy Sisters Versus Snake Ten-Fangs
by Alan Markham
The Spy Sisters--Kay, Scarlett, and Mia--embark on a global mission to rescue their parents and stop Snake Ten-Fangs, using gadgets, courage, and teamwork..
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The Stupendous Switcheroo: New Powers Every 24 Hours
by Mary Winn Heider
The morning of his mom's business trip, Switcheroo wakes up to discover he has telekinesis. Which is super convenient when he has to give his babysitter-robot the slip to fight crime all day. But it's less convenient when he's recruited to fight crime again the next day, only to realize Instead, he can talk to cats! Fun, but not nearly as useful. A new superpower every day should be exciting, right? What could possibly go wrong?
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The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan
by Jasmine Warga
From the Newbery Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Rover's Story comes the moving story of a cheetah who forms a friendship with a rescue dog-a bond that will change their lives forever. Perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Rosanne Parry.
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Vanished
by Anna Hays
Discover the amazing illustrated stories of seven women magicians who pulled off spectacular and death-defying illusions and acts, achieved global fame, and then simply...disappeared.
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What Do We Know about Dragons?
by Ben Hubbard
Are dragons fact or legend? Find out everything we know about the history of these magical and mythical creatures.
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When Tomorrow Burns
by Tae Keller
Three middle school students embark on a quest to find a book that may just save their lives in this spectacular novel about fate and friendship--from the Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger.
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