Pink Goes Good With Green
December 2024

Picture Books
Beanie the bansheenie
by Colfer, Eoin

A baby banshee bonds with a girl named Rose and changes their fates, choosing to protect Rose and her family instead of delivering bad news, drawing strength from ancient secrets to create a new way of being in the world. 
Itty Bitty Betty Blob
by Lombardo, Constance

On monster picture day, Itty Bitty Betty Blob, who prefers dancing, rainbows and cute furry creatures instead of scaring, practices being monstery on her way to school until she makes a discovery and new friends with ideas that just feel right. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
Broommates
by Marie, Lynne

A sibling rivalry with a Halloween theme finds witchy sisters Mathilda and Malin disagreeing on how they should decorate their shared room, and when their disagreement ends in disaster and a broken broom, the two must find a way to meet in the middle. 
Oak
by Fleming, Lucy

As winter approaches, a little leaf girl named Oak, who loves nothing more than playing with her animal friends, isn't ready to make her annual move from the tree to an acorn on the forest floor until she discovers change is an opportunity for new adventures. Illustrations.
The mochi makers
by Fujimoto-Johnson, Sharon

A girl and her grandmother spend the day making mochi together in this gentle and joyous celebration of family, tradition, and the memories that matter most. Includes information on mochi and a recipe
Loaf the cat goes to the powwow
by DeShaw, Nicholas

"When her boy disappears one day, Loaf the cat decides to find him by following his scent to a place where there are drums, colors and lots of people and, after he's done dancing, greets him in her special way, making the powwow one he'll never forget. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
Leo and the pink marker
by Foster, Mariyka

"Deciding to liven up the dusty gray scrapyard, Leo, who LOVES doodling, uses his favorite pink marker to bedazzle a crunched-up convertible, the magnet crane and even the family cat, but realizing he's gotten a bit carried away, hopes his moms won't be upset. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
Juvenile Nonfiction
Who is Taylor Swift?
by Anderson, Kirsten

"Introducing readers to one of the most celebrated musical artists of the 21st century, this inspiring biography of the singer, songwriter and guitarist shows how, when record executives thought there was no place in country music for her songs, she was fearless and proved them wrong. Simultaneous. Illustrations."
The world of Minecraft
by Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin

Reveals the history of one of the most influential games of all time, exploring how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global gaming phenomenon it is today. Illustrations.
My incredible India
by Bilan, Jasbinder

"Journey across the diverse regions of India in this joyful celebration of its people, places, and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at the ancient cave paintings of Bhimbetka, wander the bustling streets of Delhi, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. Uncover India's fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the traditional and modern that makes India the incredible country it is today"
Spices and spuds
by Warner, Andy

"Andy Warner sifts through the nuts and bolts of our long, complicated history with the earth's resources"
Born reading
by Krull, Kathleen

Profiling 20 extraordinary women who have changed the world, this stellar collection of short-form biographies shows how they have profoundly impacted STEM, literature, politics, sports and more?—?and were born to read. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
All about U.S.
by Lamothe, Matt

"An illustrated tour of the US, highlighting the diversity of American lives through the stories of fifty real children, one from each of the fifty states, along with maps, demographic research and additional back matter"
Juvenile Fiction
Tiffany's griffon
by Siddell, Magnolia Porter

"Marnie Plummer is a bookish, lonely girl with a chip on her shoulder. There's nothing she cares about more than her favorite book series, The Griffon Riders of Crystalfall. When it miraculously turns out that the world of the books is actually real, andthey need a Chosen One to come from the real world and save them from danger, Marnie is shocked and--of course--overjoyed"
Once they see you
by Allen, Josh

In this spine-tingling collection of 13 tales filled with shocking twists on everyday reality and brought to life with eerie illustrations, danger waits behind every doorway?—?and even in the most ordinary places. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
Lunar boy
by Wibowo, Jessica

"Indu, a boy from the moon, feels like he doesn't belong. He hasn't since he and his adoptive mom disembarked from their spaceship--their home--to live on Earth with their new blended family. The kids at school think he's weird, he has a crush on his penpal who might not like him back, and his stepfamily doesn't seem to know what to do with him. Worst of all, Indu can't even talk to his mom about how he's feeling because she's so busy. In a moment of loneliness, Indu calls out to the moon, begging them to take him back. And against all odds, the moon hears him and agrees to bring him home on the first day of the New Year. But as the promised day draws nearer, Indu finds friendship in unlikely places and discovers that home is more than where you come from. And when the moon calls again, Indu must decide: Is he willing to give up what he's just found?"
The School for Wicked Witches
by Taylor, Will

In Oz, children with magical powers are sent to academies to learn how to use their magic for good--but those who step out of line in any way are sent to the School for Wicked Witches, an institute that claims its goal is to reform young witches, but in reality is only encouraging their wicked ways. But is there more to it than meets the eye?
The squad
by Soontornvat, Christina

As an 8th grader from a racially mixed family, Christina faces a new set of challenges, heartbreaks and triumphs
The 66th rebirth of Frankie Caridi
by Marciano, Johnny

Forced by her parents to attend The Pythagorean Institute with her younger brother, Frankie must get to the bottom of why the Institute unsettles her so much but instead makes a discovery that brings her out of her brother's shadow and gives her powers beyond belief. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
A game of Noctis
by Deva Fagan

Pia Paro questions the system she once believed in and joins the Seafoxes, a ragtag team of players seeking to win the deadly Noctis games, to saver her grandfather
Sister sabotage
by Oakes, Colleen

"Drawn together by their love of reading, their hatred of after-school activities and the fact they're clearly their parents' second-favorite children, Santana and Casey work together to become their parents' favorite children by undermining their love-hoarding siblings. Simultaneous eBook."
Escape the end zone
by Decco

"When young Jack sits down to play a new football game, he finds himself living the dream as the quarterback of the team after clicking on a button that says "Story Mode." Suddenly, Jack's in the middle of a roaring stadium, not in his living room, leading his team in a high-stakes game. He's not just playing; he's living the game. 
Emma and the love spell
by Meredith Ireland

"To keep her best friend?—?and secret crush?—?Evangeline from moving away, 12-year-old Korean-American adoptee Emma Davidson casts a love spell on Evangeline's parents so they won't get divorced, which backfires spectacularly. "
The chainbreakers
by Randall, Julian

When a rescue mission to save souls lost in the water results in disaster, Violet Moon must helm the ship to save her father from the Depths, forcing her to go up against weaponized ghost-sharks intent on stealing the souls for themselves and devouring the world. Simultaneous eBook.
The graveyard gift
by Forgettable, Fern

Rosemary Thorpe has the uncanny ability to foresee people's deaths, an unusual gift that lands her in a place between worlds called Fern's School for Wayward Fae, where she learns that her powers come from being part fae, but just as she settles in, a student vanishes into thin air and it's up to all the kids to use their curious gifts to find their missing friend. Simultaneous eBook.
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