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Updated September 5, 2025
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Under the table
Ahlberg, Allan
Paper Book
Nothing is what it seems--and anything can happen--when the hilarious team of Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman sneak a peek under the table. What do you do when you're having an ordinary day, only to discover there's a big gray elephant (named Nathaniel) under the table? Why, you...
Pocket Bear
Applegate, Katherine
Paper Book
Meet Pocket, created as a good luck charm for soldiers going into battle, whose bravery and loyalty lives on long after the war. From Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Odder and The One and Only Ivan. Thimble...
Mermaids and mix-ups
Barrows, Annie
Author: Berkeley, CA Illustrator: South Kortright, NY
When Pigs Fly!: A Song for Dreamers
Boynton, Sandra
Paper Book
Inspire readers of all ages with the power of hope and dreaming in this sweet and fanciful board book from the one and only Sandra Boynton! Dare to dream with When Pigs Fly!, a story about the gentle relationship between a parent and child (who both happen to be...
Hulk teach
Brown, Jeffrey
  A hilarious original series filled with comics, mischief and misadventure starring the Hulk! From the mind of New York Times bestselling author and illustrator...
Happy Friendsgiving : A Thanksgiving Celebration of Found Families
Colleen, Marcie/ Herrera, Laura Sandoval (ILT)
Thanksgiving gets a fresh and friendly new look in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the joy of friendship and community--at a table where all are welcome. Capture the true essence of Thanksgiving through the lens of friendship and togetherness in this joyful and...
Freakiest trip ever!
Coven, Wanda
In this hilarious sixth middle grade book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series that started with New York Times bestseller Worst Broommate Ever!, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck has a new rival. Featuring black-and-white illustrations, doodles throughout, and sparkly...
Weirdest weekend ever!
Coven, Wanda
Paper Book
In this hilarious fourth book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series that started with New York Times bestseller Worst Broommate Ever, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck tries to keep magic hidden when Lucy Lancaster comes to visit. Featuring black-and-white illustrations...
Knowledge Encyclopedia Myths and Legends
DK
Paper Book
DK's best-selling illustrated encyclopedia series explores the fantastical world of myths and legends. Discover stories from myth and legend as you've never seen them before through incredibly detailed 3D illustrations in this encyclopedia for children aged 9+. ...
Art play!
Donnelly, Meredith Magee
Paper Book
Get ready for an art adventure! Using paint, colored paper, clay, and other basic art supplies, preschoolers learn to tap into their natural artistic abilities with fun-filled projects shown through easy-to-follow, colorful photos. From making bubble prints and color collages to turning a T-shirt...
Controlled burn
Downing, Erin Soderberg
Paper Book
A MIBA bestseller 2024-2025 Nebraska Golden Sower Award Nominee 2024-2025 South Carolina Book Award Nominee 2023 Northeastern Minnesota Book Award Winner From bestselling author, Erin Soderberg Downing, Controlled Burn is a story...
The concrete garden
Graham, Bob
Paper Book
A timely, inspiring, and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression from one of the world's most treasured storytellers After a long, cold winter, doors finally open, and children spill out like candies from a box. Amanda is the last one out of the apartment...
Case Files
Green, John Patrick/ Behling, Steve/ Fenoglio, Chris (ILT)
Paper Book
FROM THE MEGA BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES Tackle tricky cases in this solve-along Investigators adventure, along with everyone's favorite sleuths Mango and Brash! Special agents Mango and Brash are back again, and this time they'll be...
Rocket Arm
Green, Tim
#1 New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green is back with an action-packed novel about a football player with big dreams whose life changes forever when he attends an athletic boarding school. Zeno Dubois might be young, but he has a remarkable ability...
Dream on
Hale, Shannon
Paper Book
Mega-bestselling graphic novel author Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever--over 2 million copies sold!) is back with a new middle grade graphic novel about hope, friendship, and heartfelt wishes, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and Click.Something is missing from Cassie...
Holly jolly Kitty-Corn : a picture book
Hale, Shannon
Bestselling Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a festive kitty-corn tale, featuring Christmas decorations, gingerbread houses, one (almost) perfect tree--and the magic of true friendship The best part of Christmas is the merry...
Understanding AI
Hall, Rose
Artificial Intelligence is all about humans asking computers and other machines to think and even behave like humans, and to take on jobs that people find too difficult or too boring. But how do you actually define the term? What exactly can machines with AI already do, and what might they be...
Before I lived here
Jensen, Stacy S.
Journey backward in time through all the layers of history that led up to your neighborhood's existence. The building you live in has probably been around longer than you, so you may think it's been there forever. But no matter where you live, a whole lot happened before your...
Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas
John, Jory/ Oswald, Pete (ILT)
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of the Food Group series comes a Christmas picture book featuring the ever-popular character the Big Cheese. Perfect for holiday promotions, this book includes a tear sheet of twelve holiday cards and festive foil on the...
The Digger and the Christmas Tree
Kuefler, Joseph
"This holiday winner about friendship and cooperation is...a cheery charmer for truck aficionados and anyone who loves Christmas."--Kirkus A festive holiday readaloud from the bestselling Digger series by Joseph Kuefler. For fans of big trucks, this is the ideal next book for readers of...
Octopus ocean : geniuses of the deep
Leiren-Young, Mark
★"Vivid and fascinating...Budding scientists and animal lovers will keep this stellar title in full-circulation as they learn the mysteries and history of octopuses."--School Library Journal, starred review With their blue blood, big brains and eight arms, octopuses are dramatically...
Azmina the gold glitter dragon
Mara, Maddy
Paper Book
We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar! Azmina, Willa, and Naomi are thrilled to learn they're Glitter Dragon Girls. Summoned to the Magic Forest by its magnificent ruler, the Tree Queen, the girls quickly find out their dragon-selves have unbelievable abilities. They can soar above the...
Willa the silver glitter dragon
Mara, Maddy
Paper Book
We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar! We are Dragon Girls, hear us roar! Willa and her friends have a powerful magic inside of them-they each have the ability to transform into a Glitter Dragon Girl. They can breathe glittery fire, soar through the air, and communicate with all the...
Squash and Pumpkin : #squashgoals
McQueen, G. G.
Paper Book
It's a pumpkin spice showdown! Acorn Squash wants her fair share of the seasonal spotlight in this hilarious "odd couple" picture book with plenty of fall flair. "This fall-themed story of friendship is bursting with puns and -adorable, big-eyed vegetables."-School Library...
Over and under the coral reef
Messner, Kate
Paper Book
Discover the colorful wonder of the Caribbean in this fascinating and beautiful exploration of the coral reef from the New York Times bestselling author and award-winning illustrator of the beloved Over and Under series! Part of the...
The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle
Montgomery, Sy/ Patterson, Matt (ILT)
Paper Book
"A remarkable story." -- Washington Post The bestselling and Sibert Honor-winning creators of The Book of Turtles bring us the true story of a snapping turtle's extraordinary journey--and the amazing conservationists who helped give him a second chance. This feel-good,...
Food play!
Palanjian, Amy
Paper Book
Preschoolers learn how to prepare their own food with activities that foster fun in the kitchen and promote healthy eating habits. Colorful photo-driven recipes for making fruit wands, noodle bowls, chocolate smoothies, and more encourage kids to discover and expand their tastes and experience the...
The Zoo: The Inside Story
Payne, Jawnie
Find out what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo in this illustrated nonfiction story by zookeeper and TikTok sensation Jawnie Payne. This gentle story is a perfect gift for kids who love animals or are going on a trip to the zoo. It follows the exploits of several characters...
Hurricane heist
Ponti, James
Paper Book
When a hurricane uncovers new information in a cold case, the Sherlock Society investigates a decades-old heist in this second book in the action-packed and funny New York Times bestselling Sherlock Society middle grade series from Edgar Award-winning author James Ponti! ...
The poisoned king
Rundell, Katherine
Paper Book
Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, #1 New York Times bestseller Impossible Creatures, hailed as "an instant classic" (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)! *This spectacular book features...
Rabbit tea
Rylant, Cynthia
The baker mice have lots of hungry rabbits to feed in the third book in the Mouse and Spoon Level 2 Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant! A rabbit is having a tea party and needs lots of treats! Will Ginger, Piper...
Dear Acorn (Love, Oak) : letter poems
Sidman, Joyce
Told through poetic letters, this inventive collaboration from Newbery Honor winner Joyce Sidman and two-time Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet reveals the everyday conversations between "big" and "little" objects in our ecosystem. Delightful! Dear Sky, ...
Elvis & Romeo Visit the Vet
Soman, David/ Soman, David (ILT)/ Davis, Jacky
Elvis and Romeo go to the vet in the second book in the charming Level 1 Ready-to-Read series from the bestselling creators of Ladybug Girl. Elvis and Romeo are going to the vet for checkups. Elvis does not want to go or even to talk about it, but Romeo loves...
Bright family. 3, Too cool for school
Soria, Gabriel
Paper Book
The Bright Family is blasting into a new school year, meeting students from all over the galaxy in this third graphic novel focusing on family, friendships, and fun! It's a brand-new school year, and the Brights are tackling it just like any other family: by hopping into their...
Treehouse town
Sterer, Gideon
Paper Book
Explore every branch, nook, and cranny of a treetop utopia built by children and their animal friends in this immersive and intricately detailed picture book by a New York Times bestselling author. Hidden high above the ground, we welcome you to Treehouse...
Minecraft : the end
Valente, Catherynne M.
Paper Book
This official Minecraft novel is an epic battle for survival! When humans enter the End, a pair of endermen must decide which side they're really on. For as long as they can remember, the twin endermen Fin and Mo have lived in the mysterious land of the End. On the...
How to spot a mermaid
Yolen, Jane
Paper Book
From award-winning and beloved author Jane Yolen, this delightful picture book is a funny and endearing field guide to the unique world of mermaids. Would you like to spot a mermaid? If so, you will need a few supplies and a great deal of patience. As we learn in these informative illustrated...

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