Library Adventures: Magical Lands

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Updated November 28, 2024
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Amari and the great game
Alston, B.B.
Paper Book
Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times and Indie bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy--perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky,...
The artist
Vere, Ed
Paper Book
USA TODAY BESTSELLER! A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world in this picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Ed Vere. It's an inspiring exploration of the creative spirit, perfect for fans of What Do You Do with an...
The awakening storm
Yogis, Jaimal; Truong, Vivian
Paper Book
Grace and her friends must protect a newly hatched dragon from mysterious evildoers. When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mom and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field...
Aya and the Star Chaser
McKean, Kaley
Paper Book
Gothic fairy tales meet South Asian myths and legends in this exciting new middle grade novel, set in a magical world inspired by Bengali folklore. Aya has been fascinated by the stars ever since she can remember. But never in her wildest imagination did she expect to get struck...
The best bed for me
Cornwall, Gaia
Paper Book
From the creator of Jabari Jumps and Jabari Tries, the tale of a stalling child with a lively imagination--and a passion for animal facts--makes for the best kind of bedtime story. Mama and Mommy would like Sweet Pea to settle into bed, but it's not quite...
Billy and the epic escape
Oliver, Jamie
Paper Book
Share the adventure of a lifetime in this incredible sequel to Jamie Oliver's bestselling children's debut, Billy and the Giant Adventure! Billy and his best friends Anna, Jimmy and Andy are looking forward to a summer exploring Waterfall...
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
Barrett, Judi.
Paper Book
An imaginative story of amazing food weather that inspired the hit movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a favorite of grown-ups and children everywhere. The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town--except for its weather which came three...
Don't Disturb the Dragon
Findlay, Rhiannon
Paper Book
Discover this read-aloud adventure with a soothing, wind-down-to-bedtime ending. Somewhere near, a huge beast lies, with giant claws and great big eyes . . . DO NOT DISTURB THE DRAGON! Tiptoe over, under, round and through the book, just . . . don't disturb the DRAGON!...
Ellies Dragon
Graham, Bob
Paper Book
From master storyteller Bob Graham comes an adorable and affecting tale about imaginary friends and the bittersweet nature of growing up. When Ellie is very small, she finds a lovable newborn dragon on a carton of eggs in the grocery store. Ellie calls him Scratch, takes him home...
Fairest of all : the graphic novel
Mlynowski, Sarah
Paper Book
The magic of the New York Times and PW bestselling Whatever After series comes to life in this brand-new graphic novel adaptation that will appeal to fans of the BSC and Wings of Fire alike! Fractured fairy tales have never been this fun. Once upon a time, Abby...
The Golden Frog Games
Ortega, Claribel A.
Paper Book
An instant New York Times and Indie bestseller! Get ready for more magic, mayhem, and monstruos in this magical sequel to Witchlings from Claribel A. Ortega, author of Ghost Squad and Frizzy. Every four years, the Twelve Towns gather for a...
Have you seen dinosaur?
Barrow, David
Paper Book
Play hide and seek with a boy, his animal friends, and a dinosaur that's surprisingly hard to spot in the city. The brilliantly interactive follow-up to international bestselling picture book Have You Seen Elephant? Best friends boy, dog, and elephant are VERY good at hide-and-seek. There...
Juniper Mae : knight of Tykotech City
Soh, Sarah (Graphic novelist)
Paper Book
An action-packed sci-fi story for fans of Hilda and Amulet. "The incandescent artwork equally embraces both verdant homespun and cool, clean technological aesthetics to give us a new magical girl for readers to follow...A plucky heroine, a cute sidekick, and...
Leila the Perfect Witch
Drago, Flavia Z.
Paper Book
In this charming picture book from the author-illustrator of Gustavo, The Shy Ghost, a witch who is spellbindingly good at everything discovers that baking is no piece of cake. Leila Wayward is a little witch who excels at everything she does. She's the fastest...
The Little Prince
Saint-Exupery, Antoine de
Paper Book
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tender and magical classic fable, adapted for picture book readers for the very first time! Please - draw me a sheep. I blinked. The voice belonged to a charming little prince. The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's...
The lost book
Surnaite, Margarita
Paper Book
A rabbit who prefers real-life adventures to stories finds a lost book that takes him on an exciting journey in this charming picture book about the power of tales to inspire children and bring them together. Everyone in Rabbit Town loves to read. Well, everyone except for...
The magic paintbrush
Donaldson, Julia
Paper Book
With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village, but when the evil emperor hears of her gift he commands Shen to paint gold for him instead. She is determined to keep her promise to paint only for the poor, but how can she...
The magician's elephant
Dicamillo, Kate
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected and making the extraordinary come true. What if? Why not? Could it be? When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of...
The many faces of ista flit
Harlow, Clare.
Paper Book
Magic, mystery, and monsters abound in this series opener about a girl with the rare magical ability to look like anyone she's ever seen. In misty Shelwich, magic rises and falls with the tides, everyone is born with a magical gift, and people have started to . . . disappear.
The Marvellers
Clayton, Dhonielle
Paper Book
Dhonielle Clayton makes her middle-grade debut with a fantasy adventure set in a global magic school in the sky --an instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestseller! "The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live...
Meesh the Bad Demon
Lam, Michelle.
Paper Book
A tale of unlikely heroes and myths is made real in this debut graphic novel series about a "bad" demon trying to find her place in the underworld. But she'll have to save it first! Meesh is a bad demon. "Bad" in that she always sees the good in those around her--which isn't...
Miles Morales : stranger tides : a Spider-Man graphic novel
Reynolds, Justin A.; Leon, Pablo
Paper Book
An original middle-grade graphic novel from Graphix starring Miles Morales, by bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds and Eisner nominee Pablo Leon! Join MIles Morales in his most epic adventure yet! Miles Morales has just about gotten used to this being Spider-Man thing. Keeping Brooklyn...
Moon girl and Devil Dinosaur : wreck and roll!
Williams, Stephanie (Comic books writer)
Paper Book
An all-new original graphic novel starring Marvel's Lunella Lafayette (Moon Girl) and her pet dinosaur!Just in time for the debut of her original Disney TV show, Lunella Lafayette -- aka the smartest person in the Marvel Universe -- gets her own original graphic novel! When a rad-skating band of...
Ms. Marvel. Stretched thin
Shammas, Nadia
Paper Book
An original middle-grade graphic novel starring breakout character (and New Jersey's own) Ms. Marvel! Kamala Khan (a.k.a. Ms. Marvel) is stretched too thin-literally. She's having a hard time balancing schoolwork with being a good friend, being there for her family, becoming the best fanfic...
Nibbles : the very hungry book monster
Yarlett, Emma
Paper Book
Ning and the night spirits
Fong, Adriena
Paper Book
A beautifully illustrated tale that shows no matter how small you feel, your actions can help make big changes. "Ning is a gentle hero in this magical bedtime adventure." --Devon Holzwarth, creator of Found You Ning has always heard tales of the...
The Ogre Who Wasn't
Morpurgo, Michael.
Paper Book
A fresh, funny modern fairytale about a little princess who hates the stuffy palace, but loves the creatures she meets in the garden, from superstar duo Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett. Clara is a small, strong-willed princess who likes running wild, jumping ditches, and...
Perfectly pegasus
Sima, Jessie
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! A lonely pegasus looks for the perfect friend in this sweet and adorable picture book companion to the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal! Nimbus has always lived among the clouds. She's a...
The Polar Express
Van Allsburg, Chris
Paper Book
This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express is the perfect gift for all those--of any age--who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer's silver bell. This edition includes a keepsake ornament. A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve,...
Race to Fire Mountain
Blackwood, Remi
Paper Book
The start of a thrilling, highly illustrated series about a boy who finds a portal to a legendary world in his local barbershop . . . and learns he's the hero they've been waiting for. For younger fans of Black Panther and Last Gate of the Emperor! Jarell has never quite...
Uni the unicorn
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse.
Paper Book
Amy Krouse Rosenthal's New York Times bestselling picture book about a unicorn who believes that little girls are REAL is perfect for anyone interested in stories of friendship, unicorns, and the power of believing!   Uni the unicorn is told there's no such thing...
Where the wild things are
Sendak, Maurice
Paper Book
Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf. This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his...
The wizard of Oz
McLaren, Meg
Paper Book
Journey to the spectacular land of Oz with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! This classic tale from L. Frank Baum has enchanted readers for over a century. Now, in this stunning hundredth anniversary edition featuring the original illustrations by W.W. Denslow, new readers will learn the power of the...

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