September 2025
Recent Releases
The Fire-Breathing Duckling
by Frank Cammuso

A graphic novel for young readers updates the story of an ugly duckling becoming a beautiful swan -- the odd duck out is actually a dragon who must save their friends when their duckling siblings find themselves in trouble. Gr 1-2
Jazzy the Witch in Broom Doom
by Jessixa Bagley

Jazzy, a young witch not interested in magic or flying, discovers her passion for cycling, but her newfound interest may cause trouble with her best friend and her struggle to fit in.
Mirror Town: Tales Passing Strange
by Daniel Nayeri

A mirror received in payment for yard work transports Abel from his lonely life to a town where everything seems perfect.
Masks: A Graphic Novel
by Margaret Rae

Poe, Rice, and Shelley are three monster kids who hide from the outside world. But when they learn about Halloween, they realize it's the one night of the year when they can be their true selves-scales and all. This quirky, heartwarming (or perhaps heart-worm-ing?) graphic novel is all about struggling to fit in, exploring self-acceptance, and highlighting the love of found family.
Bert & Ernie's Spring Cleaning
by Stephanie Williams

Stroll along Sesame Street and join Bert, Ernie, Abby Cadabby, and more of your favorite furry friends in adventures for readers of all ages with this hardcover edition of Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Spring Cleaning! Flowers are blooming and the sun is shining-it's Spring! As the residents of Sesame Street prepare for the annual community Swap Meet, Ernie is having a hard time finding things to give away. Join him and his friends as they learn how great it feels to give to others and make room for new adventures!
Snoopy, the Story of My Life: The Myth, the Legend, the Beagle!
by Andrew Farago

Learn all about Snoopy's family, his early life at the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm, his travels, and his first owner (not Charlie Brown!) and more in this complete history as told by Snoopy himself in the classic Peanuts comic strip. This comprehensive guide to Snoopy also includes a travelogue and a list of some of the personas that Snoopy adopted over the years, including the World Famous Attorney, the World War I Flying Ace, the Fierce Vulture (his very first alter ego!), and the ultimate Big Man on Campus himself, Joe Cool.
What Was Built to Be a Ship of Dreams? The Titanic
by Emmett Nahil

Graphic Non-fiction: A story of class disparity, family and survival, a graphic novel immerses readers in the different experiences that passengers from varying backgrounds faced before, during and after the "Titanic's" sinking. Gr 4-6
First Day of School
Captain Marvel: First Day of School!
by Sholly Fisch

Captain Marvel runs into trouble and has to work with Spider-Man to save the day.
Wait a Minotaur
by Jeffrey Ebbeler

It's the first day of school for Nick, a human, and Gus, a minotaur, and they dance with band practice, bounce in the gym and get lost, so they retrace their steps to find their classroom, in an early reader.
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel
by Colleen A. F. Venable

 Junie B. is almost six. Almost six is when you go to kindergarten. And TODAY is Junie B.'s first day of school! Only guess what? Junie B. does NOT want to ride the school bus home. It smells on the bus. Plus also, what if there are meanies on the bus who might pour chocolate milk on your head?! In fact, what if Junie B.'s so scared of the bus that when it's time to go home...she doesn't?!
Cookie & Broccoli Ready for School!
by Bob McMahon

New best friends Cookie and Broccoli are as different as peanut butter and cheese, but that doesn't stop them from taking on the first grade! Together they navigate the first day of school: finding the classroom, making new friends (all various fruits, veggies, and desserts), and silly secret greetings. When Broccoli discovers that Cookie also has shy moments, the two of them come up with the perfect solution--inviting all their classmates to join their Shy Friends Club.
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