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Updated July 9, 2024
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Ahiyya, Vera
Paper Book
Get Ready for Kindergarten in this exciting new series for kids embarking on new adventures--written by an actual teacher! Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows all about what your child can expect on their first day... and how to make the experience an empowering one for new students!
Getting Ready for Preschool
Ahiyya, Vera
Paper Book
Get Ready for Preschool in this exciting new series for kids embarking on new adventures! Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows everything your family needs to get ready... and to celebrate every precious moment! Includes an "I'm ready for preschool!" sign for photo opportunities!...
Pokemon Book of Evolutions
Andreou, Katherine
Paper Book
How does a feeble Cubchoo evolve into a fearsome Beartic? Why do some Poke´mon like Eevee have eight Evolutions, while Poke´mon such as Mimikyu have none at all? What exactly does an Evolution Stone do? Find out all these answers and more in this colorful, fact-packed book. ©2023...
The one and only family
Applegate, Katherine
Paper Book
An instant #1 New York Times and indie bestseller! For more than a decade, readers have been enchanted by the modern classic The One and Only Ivan, a Newbery Award winner and a #1 New York Times bestseller, and by its bestselling sequels, The One and Only Bob and The One and Only Ruby....
Trunk-or-treat
Ayala-Kronos, Chris/ Zhai, Rea (ILT)
Paper Book
A festive Halloween picture book inspired by the abundantly decorated cars and trucks, snazzy costumes, and sweet treats of community-centric Trunk-or-Treat events! Snazzy costumes, spooky decorations, and sticky candy...all on WHEELS! This rhyming Halloween picture book appeals to car and...
The Pumpkin Seed's Secret: A Life Cycle Poem
Barnaby, Hannah
Paper Book
A picture book full of heart and hominess, The Pumpkin Seed's Secret reveals the life cycle of a pumpkin with clever and cozy rhyme. With each page turn, the pumpkin becomes something new - it's a seed, a flower, a house, a face, and more! Extensive back matter on pumpkin life cycle stages, other...
The Berenstain Bears' St. Patrick's Day
Berenstain, Mike
Paper Book
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Berenstain Bears! This 8x8 storybook is the latest holiday adventure for the bestselling Bear family. Join Papa, Mama, and the cubs as Gramps introduces them to some of the traditions most associated with the holiday, from gathering to enjoy a parade...
The Black Sunday dust blizzard : a day that changed America
Berglund, Bruce R.
Paper Book
The 1930s were a tough time. The Great Depression left many people jobless and penniless. Dust storms and drought led to failed crops. Livestock died. People thought things couldn't get much worse. Then, on April 14, 1935, the sky turned black. For hours, an enormous dust blizzard blanketed the...
Happiness according to Humphrey
Birney, Betty G.
Paper Book
Everyone's favorite classroom pet is unsqueakably thrilled to be in a NEW-NEW-NEW novel to celebrate the Humphrey series' 20th anniversary! Humphrey is unsqueakably excited--a special guest is coming to Room 26! But when he sees who it is, he's SHOCKED-SHOCKED-SHOCKED. The guest...
The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19)
Blabey, Aaron.
Paper Book
Now a major motion picture! "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York...
Shake It Off!
Brantley-Newton, Vanessa
Paper Book
The whimsical tale of a clever little goat who rises above everything that threatens to keep her down Meet a sweet, curious little goat, who loves to sing and climb on everything. Some neighbors find her annoying, but nothing can keep her down-even when she gets stuck in a...
The apple and the arrow
Buff, Mary
Paper Book
A 1952 Newbery Honor Book  The year is 1291, and Walter is the twelve-year-old son of William Tell, the greatest bowman in the land of Uri. Walter lives happily in the remote heights of the Alpine Mountains, caring for his family's goat herd and practicing his...
A Letter to My Best Friend
Choi, Yangsook/ Choi, Yangsook (ILT)
Paper Book
From Yangsook Choi comes an empowering picture book about a child learning a new language to keep in touch with an old friend. Today is the day I'll make friends. At least, that's what I promise myself. Jihun recently moved to the United States...
Narwhal's sweet tooth
Clanton, Ben
Paper Book
"The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." --Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants The funny and adorable New York Times bestselling kids graphic novel series starring happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving Narwhal and somewhat cynical sidekick,...
There was an old lady who swallowed a worm!
Colandro, Lucille
Paper Book
Celebrate Earth Day with a twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You'll never guess what she'll swallow next! There was an old lady who swallowed a worm. I don't know why she swallowed the worm, but she...
Roswell Johnson saves the world!
Colfer, Chris
Paper Book
★ A New York Times bestseller!  ★  A USA Today bestseller! ★ An IndieBound bestseller! ★ From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a funny, heartfelt,...
Maisy loves bees
Cousins, Lucy
Paper Book
In this exciting launch of the Maisy's Planet series, everyone's favorite mouse learns all about the bees in her garden--and why they're so important to our natural world. Did you know that bees use their tongues to eat sweet nectar from flowers, then carry dusty pollen on their...
Pete the Cat for Class President!
Dean, James
Paper Book
Vote for Pete the Cat for class president in this storybook by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty stickers! Pete the Cat is running for class president! And so is Callie. Her posters are super cool and so...
Gossie
Dunrea, Olivier
Paper Book
Meet Gossie in this My First I Can Read book about friendship and sharing, from the world of Olivier Dunrea's Gossie & Friends. Gossie is a small yellow gosling who loves to wear bright red boots--every day. But one morning she can't find them! This sweet story models social...
Ollie the Stomper
Dunrea, Olivier/ Dunrea, Olivier (ILT)
Paper Book
Ollie longs to stomp in his very own pair of boots just like Gossie and Gertie do! A My First I Can Read about the joys and frustrations of sharing, from the world of Olivier Dunrea's beloved Gossie & Friends. Gossie wears red boots, Gertie wears blue boots, but Ollie has no...
Bo and the witch
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
Bo and the unicorns meet a magical witch who needs help in this early chapter book from the New York Times bestselling author of Owl Diaries! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers....
Rain is wet!
Fang, Vicky
Paper Book
Pet friends Sniff and Scratch have fun in the rain, in this laugh-out-loud, full-color book perfect for beginning readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a...
Penny & Pip
Fleming, Candace
Paper Book
A little girl finds a lost dinosaur baby roaming the halls of a museum and is determined to give it a home in this sweet and charming picture book. Penny feels certain that something is following her down the hall as she walks with her class through the Natural History...
Dot the Ladybug : The Missing Dot
George, Kallie/ Coleman, Stephanie Fizer (ILT)
Paper Book
"An introduction to reading--and to the gentlest of mysteries...by turns funny and sweet--and sure to hit the spot." --Kirkus Reviews "Readers will enjoy solving a dot-themed mystery in the latest series installment...a wonderfully shareable early reader that is perfect for...
How to hatch a reader
Gonzalez, Kari Ann
Paper Book
A 2023 Northern Lights Book Award Winner - Humor Category The first in a series of picture books designed to help children build confidence in basic reading and writing skills. Learning to read can be tricky, but a good teacher can make all the difference! ...
I am a leader!
Greenawalt, Kelly
Paper Book
Princess Truly takes the lead, across three rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of...
The Big Squeeze
Harris, Molly.
Paper Book
A hardworking sponge makes its debut in this delightful and relatable picture book perfect for fans of Lou by Breanna Carzoo and The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith! The little sponge has a BIG job. She washes and mops and scrubs away all the messes in the kitchen. ...
PAW PATROL CATCH THAT GHOST!
Huntley, Matt/ Aikins, Dave (ILT)
Paper Book
A hardcover Halloween picture book featuring the pups from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Is the Lookout haunted? Rubble thinks he's seen a ghost, and it's up to Ryder, Chase, and the rest of Adventure Bay's heroic pups to solve the mystery. Children ages 3 to 7 will love this not-too...
I'm Not Scary
Kaduji, Raahat
Paper Book
A warm and funny friendship story perfect for Halloween! Bat just wants to make friends, but everyone is scared of him! When other animals see Bat's shadow at their window, they're terrified and think he's a monster. How can Bat show them that he just wants to share some cake? ...
The attack on Fort Sumter : a day that changed America
Kerry, Isaac
Paper Book
On April 9, 1861, soldiers gathered outside Fort Sumter. They were fighting for the Confederacy, which was made up of southern states that had left the United States. The soldiers demanded the U.S. Army leave the fort. Even though the fort had less than a week's worth of supplies, the Army refused....
Dolphin Rescue
Kessler, Liz/ Stone, Joanie (ILT)
Paper Book
Swim with the dolphins and cheer for the protection of sea mammals in this early-reader adventure inspired by the New York Times best-selling Emily Windsnap series. Best mer-friends Emily, Shona, and Aaron are wandering the ocean in search of something to do when they see...
The Digger and the Dark
Kuefler, Joseph
Paper Book
From popular author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler comes the perfect bedtime book for fans of big trucks. The ideal next book for readers of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train. After a long day's work, Digger and the other big trucks are ready to tuck...
Fox Says Thank You
Law, Ella/ Jager, Laura Vitoria (ILT)
Paper Book
Get to know the animals of the Kindness Club and discover how Fox learns the importance of showing kindness and gratitude. The heartwarming board book encourages children to always be kind to one another, through beautiful illustrations and a playful story with an important...
Welcome to scare school
Lerner, Jarrett
Paper Book
A young ghost tries his best to fit in with the rest of the ghouls in this sweet and spooky chapter book by acclaimed author Jarrett Lerner. Bash, a young ghost who's never been good at "ghost stuff" is heading off to Scare School, the world's leading institution for elementary...
Super pancake and the mini muffin mayhemA Graphic Novel
Lloyd, Megan Wagner
Paper Book
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a . . . pancake? The syrupy superhero of Breakfast Town, Peggy Pancake, is now up against her toughest, scariest obstacle yet- babysitting. When we last saw our hero Peggy Pancake, she was mastering her newfound superhero abilities and...
Pasta pasta lotsa pasta
Lucido, Aimee
Paper Book
A New York Public Library Book for Kids 2024 A family dinner gets out of hand as guest after guest arrives with a different pasta request in this "delectable" (Kirkus Reviews) and rambunctious rhyming picture book. How much pasta is too much pasta?
The 9/11 terrorist attacks : a day that changed America
Maranville, Amy
Paper Book
On September 11, 2001, an entire country ground to a halt as terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City, the U.S. Pentagon in Washington D.C., and crashed an airliner near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Now readers can step back in time to learn what led up to the 9/11 terrorist attacks...
Twelve days of summerA Wildlife Exploration
Maret, Sherri
Paper Book
This companion to Twelve Days of Winter is another book to read or sing along with children. In this reimagined version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," wildlife is observed during summer. The animals enjoy warmer weather, blooming flowers, and sunny days. Summer is also a busy time for animal...
Twelve days of winter : a wildlife celebration
Maret, Sherri
Paper Book
In this reimagined version of The Twelve Days of Christmas, winter wildlife is observed as the snow comes. What animals do you think you might see? Do you think bears will be included? Why or why not? The only way to find out is to read or sing along as animals watch their world get blanketed by...
I am Jesse Owens
Meltzer, Brad
Paper Book
Just in time for the Summer Olympics, this 33rd book in the New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9 features one of the greatest runners in track and field history. Before Jesse Owens was an Olympic gold medalist, he was a poor kid in a big family. When...
Fergus and Zeke and the great farm field trip
Messner, Kate
Paper Book
Will the two classroom mice make it back to the bus on time, or will they be stuck on the farm forever? A funny adventure tailor-made for farm-loving kids. Fergus and Zeke love being the class pets in Miss Maxwell's class, and they always want to do whatever the students do. So...
Fergus and Zeke for President
Messner, Kate
Paper Book
Can classroom mice Fergus and Zeke work together to finish their project on American presidents--even when Zeke gets bossy? It's Presidents' Day, and all the students in Miss Maxwell's classroom are choosing their special projects. Classroom pets Fergus and Zeke want to...
Liar liar
Mlynowski, Sarah
Paper Book
Here is the sixteenth magical installment of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series of fractured fairy tales for fearless kids! My little brother Jonah and I have a magic mirror in our basement. This time, the mirror sucks us up and drops us into the story...
A night divided
Nielsen, Jennifer A.
Paper Book
From NYT bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen comes a stunning thriller about a girl who must escape to freedom after the Berlin Wall divides her family between east and west.With the rise of the Berlin Wall, twelve-year-old Gerta finds her family suddenly divided. She, her mother, and her brother...
Brandon and the baby
Pinkney, J. Brian
Paper Book
Caldecott Honor-winning artist and Coretta Scott King Award winner Brian Pinkney explores sibling rivalry with humor, love, and emotional depth in this action-packed story about Brandon and his new baby brother. Perfect for readers of Julius, the Baby of the World, by Kevin Henkes,...
Castle diary : the journal of Tobias Burgess, page
Platt, Richard
Paper Book
"Not many, if any, children's books on the Middle Ages and castles contain the wealth of information found in this fresh, appealing offering." -- School Library Journal (starred review) What was it really like to live in a castle? Step back to the Middle Ages...
Not-a-box city
Portis, Antoinette
Paper Book
Don't miss the long-awaited companion to Not a Box, winner of a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. This picture book with its visual humor and simple dialogue is great for fans of Mo Willems and Crockett Johnson. Bunny wants to build a cardboard city. Bunny stacks...
Butterfly on the wind
Pottle, Adam
Paper Book
A magical picture book about a Deaf girl who creates a butterfly with Sign Language and sends it on a journey around the world. On the day of the talent show, Aurora's hands tremble. No matter how hard she tries to sign, her fingers stumble over one another and the words just...
Paw Patrol 5-minute Kindness Stories
Random House (COR)
Paper Book
A collection of nine PAW Patrol stories that focus on kindness and teamwork. Each story can be read in five minutes or less, so it's perfect for bedtime--or anytime! Chase, Skye, Marshall, and the rest of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol are always already to lend a helping paw to a...
Vamos! Let's Celebrate Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos : A Halloween and Day of the Dead Celebration
Raul the Third
Paper Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection! From New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third, ¡Vamos! Let's Celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos follows Little Lobo and friends on a Halloween and Día de los Muertos adventure...
Bubble Gum Bison needs a bath
Rothman, Scott
Paper Book
Bubble Gum Bison will do just about anything to avoid taking a bath in this humorous picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald. Bubble Gum Bison, Blue Bison's little sister, is having too much fun with her playground associates to take...
Fairy-Tale Puppy Picnic: A Branches Book (the Party Diaries #4)
Ruths, Mitali Banerjee
Paper Book
Priya puts together the perfect puppy picnic and raises money to help African wild dogs, in the fourth installment of this full-color early chapter book series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly...
Help the Brave Giraffe: An Acorn Book (the Inside Scouts #2)
Ruths, Mitali Banerjee
Paper Book
The Inside Scouts help a giraffe with an upset tummy feel better in this full-color early reader series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format...
Goodnight, Daniel Tiger
Santomero, Angela C.
Paper Book
A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Wind down from a busy day and get ready for bed with Daniel Tiger in this deluxe padded storybook with flocking. It's almost time...
Rescue cat
Savage, Stephen
Paper Book
From New York Times-bestselling creator Stephen Savage comes an adventurous picture book about a little cat with BIG ambitions. Life hasn't always been easy for street cat, Butterscotch. But when she finds herself in a brand new home, full of warmth and love, she...
I got the spooky spirit
Schofield-Morrison, Connie
Paper Book
It's spooky season! Award-winning creators Frank Morrison and Connie Schofield-Morrison celebrate Halloween with their delightful series. It's October, and that means it's time to carve pumpkins, hang up spooky decorations, and host a big ghosty dance party! This...
Snoopy : beagle scout adventures : a Peanuts collection
Schulz, Charles M.
Paper Book
The perfect companion for all your Summer camping fun, Snoopy: Beagle Scout Adventures is an adventurous reading experience starring Snoopy, Woodstock, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Join the Beagle Scouts as they camp out, explore the wild, and have all kinds of...
Memoirs of a parrot
Scillian, Devin
Paper Book
Day Four I'm exhausted. Today a guy spent an hour asking me my name. I kept telling him. "Brock," I said. "Brock! Brock! BROCK!" He looked very disappointed. I guess he wanted it to be something else. Like Poly. Join a brilliant, but...
Memoirs of a goldfish
Scillian, Devin.
Paper Book
Day One I swam around my bowl. Day Two I swam around my bowl. Twice. And so it goes in this award winning tell-all tale from a goldfish. With his bowl to himself and his simple routine, Goldfish loves his life until one day... When assorted intruders including a...
Memoirs of a hamster
Scillian, Devin.
Paper Book
Night One My life is perfect. I have a bowl full of seeds, a cozy pile of wood shavings, and room to run. I'm never leaving here. Question: Who's the luckiest hamster in the world? Answer: Me! Seymour the hamster has the...
Nate the Great and the Star-Spangled parrot
Sharmat, Andrew
Paper Book
Nate the Great has been asked to help find his friend's parrot. It isn't just any parrot. And time is of the essence-the parrot and others are scheduled to perform at the upcoming 4th of July picnic. Nate the Great, along with his dog Sludge, are on the trail of clues and confident they can solve...
City of wishes
Soontornvat, Christina
Paper Book
From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a thrilling fantasy series about kids who can transform into amazing animals! Make a wish. . . During the New Year's break, Plum and her friends travel to fancy, fashionable Nakhon City to stay with Sam and his mother, the...
She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an Unlikely Paleontologist
Stemple, Heidi E. Y.
Paper Book
Once forced to the sidelines of science, Mary Anning is now recognized as the world's first paleontologist. A rousing, empowering nonfiction biography for STEM-minded kids. At first, Mary Anning collected shells and other curiosities to sell in her family's shop. Then she began...
Coding Games in Scratch
Vorderman, Carol
Paper Book
If you like playing computer games, why not make your own? This book has all you need to build amazing games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles. Computer Coding Games for Kids is the ideal guide for children ages 9-12 who want...
Dare To Be Daring
Wallace, Chelsea Lin.
Paper Book
Today I will dare to be daring. You say this is pea and beef stew? It's green and it's grimy. It moved! And it's slimy! "I did it! I ate something new!" From tasting a new food to a trip to the dentist (or the basement!),...
How to Catch a Fairy Godmother
Walstead, Alice/ Elkerton, Andy (ILT)
Paper Book
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a magical new adventure about a young Fairy Godmother, a perfect gift for Mother's Day! After graduating from the academy, a shy new Fairy Godmother has been given the most challenging assignment yet-- to watch...
Sketty and Meatball
Weeks, Sarah/ Willmore, Alex (ILT)
Paper Book
"A pair we would happily hang out with again." --Kirkus Reviews From Sarah Weeks, creator of the beloved series Mac and Cheese, comes Sketty and Meatball, a Level One I Can Read about two irrepressible dog best friends. Best friends Sketty and Meatball do everything...
!Estamos en un libro!
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Geraldo es cuidadoso. Cerdita no lo es. Cerdita no puede evitar sonreír. Geraldo sí puede. Geraldo se preocupa para que Cerdita no tenga que hacerlo. Geraldo y Cerdita son mejores amigos. En ¡Estamos en un libro! Geraldo y Cerdita descubren el placer de...
Little Ghost makes a friend
Willis, Maggie Edkins
Paper Book
A shy ghost learns the secret to making friends is being his spooky, sparkly self in this charming debut picture book that's perfect for fans of Stumpkin. Little Ghost and his mom have been happily haunting their creaky old house for years, just the two of them. When a new...
How do dinosaurs say trick or treat?
Yolen, Jane
Paper Book
It's trick or treat time for our bestselling dinosaurs! Roar with laughter in a Halloween adventure you will never forget! How does a dinosaur say "trick or treat" When walking down with kids down a Halloween street? Does he stomp on the pumpkins and throw...

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