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Three starred reviews! 2024 Bank Street Best Children’s Book SelectionA little bat struggles to fit in only to learn to celebrate differences in this “darling book for all children but especially those with autism” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) from...

From silly to serious, “no” can have many meanings but above all shows that little ones are getting bigger in this funny and empowering board book behind every kid’s favorite two-letter word! There are small no’s and big no’s loud no’s and quiet no’s ...

This irresistible follow-up to the bestselling, award-winning The Littlest Yak celebrates new siblings and the way that a heart can grow to fit even more love inside!Gertie the yak is back! And she's going to be a big sister! Gertie wants the new baby to...

The epic second book in the action-packed superhero series. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson, Amari and the Night Brothers and Black Panther. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer! Check out the complete series – Onyeka and...

Set in 2005, this gorgeously illustrated, funny, and honest graphic novel follows four teens who stumble into an illicit anime DVD-burning business that shakes up their conservative small town…and their friendship.When Brooke, Kelly, Maggie, and Melissa...

Each step leads to a new discovery in this evocative picture book about how mindfulness, peace, or change could be just around the corner.To take a walk is to begin a journey. It can be an adventure or a chance to let your thoughts roam and be one with...

This stunning wordless graphic novel follows a young girl in the 1960s who immigrates from Cuba to the United States and must redefine what home means to her.Marisol loves her colorful island home. Cuba is vibrant with flowers and food and people…but...

Black Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed superhero series about a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer! Check out the complete...

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn.WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE...

“Every kid has the same story. Wash up on shore. Enter the amusement park. Get superpowers. Why are you so different?”Join fan-favorite rapper Vince Staples, Bryan Edward Hill (Batman & the Outsiders; Titans), Chris Robinson (Children of the Atom),...

“LOL funny.” –Girls LifeA Huffington Post Best Children’s Book of 2018A middle schooler comes head-to-head with his vampire slayer crush in this laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel that’s a perfect coming-of-age story for anyone who’s ever felt too young,...

When Sasha Silver and her thoroughbred Charm arrive on the campus of elite Canterwood Crest Academy, Sasha knows immediately that she's not in her home town anymore. Surrounded by the trappings of privilege, Sasha feels inadequate. But she's determined...

For centuries, Mages have been imprisoned by America. Now, America Needs Magic.When Topaz Tenkiller is finally released, the Cold War is escalating, Prince is singing "When Doves Cry," and addiction is destroying her brother.The gifted Mage is assigned...

Age range 8 to 12Backed by the experts at Mayo Clinic, Period. is the no-nonsense guide kids and caregivers alike can trust to navigate menstruation,period.Periods. Every person who menstruates has a different relationship with their 'Aunt...

Age range 13+Sixteen-year-old Grace lives under a bridge in Melbourne's CBD. It's cold and wet, but hidden. Safe, at least, until she can go home.When winter drives her to the City Library one morning, Grace meets Louie, a weird kid with his own...

Set between Uganda and South Africa, An Image in a Mirror is the story of Nyakale and Achen, identical twins pulled apart by their mother's decision to give one of them away to her sister for a chance at a better life.At the heart of this beautifully...

From debut author Alexandra Mae Jones comes a compelling, nuanced exploration of bi identity and body image with a ghostly backdrop-perfect for fans of Nina Lacour.Still reeling from a recent trauma, sixteen-year-old Dell is relieved when her mom...

It begins with Lily navigating boys who are striving for her attention. Lily, however, doesn't show them any interest because unlike some of the other ninth-grade girls, including her best friend, Hadley, Lily isn't allowed to date until she turns...

Sometimes things are really tough. It's just too hard. You've had enough. Grumble, rumble, bump and roar, The Struggle Bus is at your door! You can cry, or you can shout, kick and scream or have a pout. Feel your feelings for a bit. Just keep...

Embark on a heartfelt exploration of a child's first day at nursery, guiding young readers through relatable emotions, interactive learning, and valuable life skills for healthy emotional development.Join Jack on his apprehensive first day at...

Carla loves to be different. So when her teacher announces an upcoming vision screening, Carla hopes she'll be the only kid in class to need glasses. To prepare for her new look, she starts wearing homemade funky frames to school each day.Turns out that...

"You don't have to impress. Just express." -BeaSinging and flying may seem like they would come naturally to a songbird, but Rufus is having a hard time leaving his nest and finding his voice. When a curious honeybee named Bea notices his difficulties,...

The perfect tool to teach children how to handle emotions such as feeling scared, anxious, or worried. What Happens When I'm Scared?provides parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers the opportunity to speak with children about this important topic...

When legends bite back.Lemon Ziegler wants to escape rural Devil's Elbow, Pennsylvania to attend college-but that's impossible now that she's expected to impersonate the town's lake monster for the rest of her life. Her family has been secretly keeping...

Young Pip seems destined to follow in his family's humble footsteps. Then one day, an anonymous gift suddenly transforms him into a rich young man . . . but will it also transform his life for the better? Dickens's great bildungsroman, featuring iconic...

Children's Favorite 2024 Winner Librarian's Favorite 2024 Winner Northern Lights Book AwardsWinner 2023 National Indie ExcellenceAwards Finalist 2023Wrapped in Eastern and Western dragon lore, this fantasy tale celebrates perseverance, cultural...

A charming fractured fairy-tale about how the road to success is often paved with mistakes and the most important thing is to keep trying.Once upon a time, there were three hopeful fairy-tale characters: Wolfred, Zinderella, and the Non-Evil Queen...

When a local lake catches fire, a group of teens set out to see the spectacle for themselves-but not everything goes as planned.A very rare natural phenomenon is causing quite a stir in Rivire-aux-Corbeaux: Lake Kijikone has caught fire and grown into a...

Age range 4 to 8For fans of Richard Scarry comes a zany peek into a busy apartment building, and what the one-of-a-kind residents are up to.There's a lot happening inside the apartment building on Bubblegum Street. There's Mouse, a famous rapper, who...

'When I tie up my hair, it feels like I'm wearing a new pair of shoes.'A young woman is out in the world for the first time, living on her own. When she decides to tie up her hair one day, she embarks on a journey of small,...

A swashbuckling tale of leaving home, and the joy of adventure.Drawn to the horizon since she was small, the heroine of this story longs to discover what lies beyond it. She builds herself a boat, with the help of her parents, who know they cannot keep...

Age range 5+A powerful and wise story about finding the courage to be yourself, despite the pressure to conform.Abtin is nothing like the rest of his family. The Moleskis are fiercely competitive sports champions, and they expect Abtin to become a great...

"A lovely book celebrating nature and Black voices enjoying nature." -BookRiot, "Riot Recommendations"Tasha is a girl who has trouble using her voice to speak in school or to even make a friend. Then her class visits a park, the best park everfinds...

From award-winning author Dagmar Geisler, in collaboration with illustrator Nikolai Renger,a brand-new series for elementary school students about social-emotional learning andphysical and mental health.What is stress? I hear about it all the time, but...

Abeautifully illustrated story designed to start the much-needed conversation about consent.Cassieis a little girl full of life and imagination who loves singing, playing in mud, dancing, and especially reading.Today, she reads a story aboutkissing to an...

Age range 4 to 8 Hedgehog loves his new home. But even before he can set foot inside, his house is destroyed. No matter how much he cries, yells, complains, worries, or even feels sorry for himself, Hedgehog is powerless to change the situation. It isn't...

Age range 8 to 12For fans of Gene Luen Yang'sAmerican Born Chineseand Svetlana Chmakova's Awkward,this funny yet poignant middle-grade coming-of-age story highlights the struggle of feeling invisible while yearning to be seen by all.Kevin Lee is having a...

Age range 3 to 6 A heartwarming tale buzzing with sincerity, humour, and kindness, Little Bee's Flower is about the courage in venturing out on your own - and also the strength in asking for help sometimes.Little Bee flies out on her very first...

When her family must move once more, Ophelia uses her imagination to make magic out of a scary situation.Giant rabbits with sharp teeth circle the old motel where they are staying. Ophelia can also hear crow-witches cackling from the trees. And when it's...

Come along with our camper on her summer filled with adventure, friendship, and new-found independence. It's the first day of camp, I can't wait to arrive,I have goosebumps and chills as we enter the drive. It's our camper's first summer away from home...

Attention Mushroom Hunters And Aspiring Aviators Of All Ages!Have you ever wanted to do something great? Something no one else believed you could do? Well here is your chance to learn how. Meet a little snail who wanted to fly and an old butterfly who...

Age range 4 to 7This 'sublime picture book' (Kirkus Starred Review) offers a hilarious and insightful guide to making new friends at your own pace. Ways to Make Friends will bolster compassion and make kids laugh on their way back to...

From the author of Pest-a Washington Post Noteworthy Book-comes a hilarious new novel that showcases the author's talents at their best.Fifteen-year-old Caitlin Davies's life is challenging enough. She's short. She's scrawny. She prefers Evernote to...

Due to a rare brain tumor, Vera Garcia's soccer career is suddenly sidelined at the start of her senior year. When her single mother Eliza, terrified at the thought of losing her only daughter, clings too tightly, both Vera's identity and her freedom are...

The Haunting of Hill House meets The Lovely Bones in this evocative and mind-bending psychological thriller following three teen girls solving a past treacherous murder.Nobody believes sixteen-year-old Lila Sadler, who was diagnosed with bipolar...

Winner, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year: Young Adult Fiction!In Nigeria-born, America-based author Ebele Chizea's stunning debut novel, teenager Ada and her mother flee the civil war of their West African home and come to America in 1966, where Ada soon...

From author Andrea Denish and illustrator BlueBean comes a touching story about new siblings, greetings, languages, and love.A young child searches for the best way to welcome a new baby to their family as they ask, "A special day. A special place. How...

Age range 6 to 9In this wondrous book by award-winning fantasy author Jane Yolen and award-winning fantasy illustrator Doug Keith, two children and a dog explore the coves and caves of a tiny island. Under the watchful eye of Grandpa, the kids are...