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Updated July 10, 2025
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The best worst summer of Esme Sun : a novel
Shang, Wendy Wan Long
Paper Book
Award-winning author Wendy Wan-Long Shang dives in to the deep end of sportsmanship, prejudice, and the power of friendship in this funny, heartfelt story about two very different girls and one shared passion: swimming. Esme Sun absolutely does not care about winning shiny...
Bird watch
Matheson, Christie
Paper Book
From the author of the acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree! Search for hidden birds and count them, too, in this seek-and-find picture book with a satisfying surprise. Delicate artwork, a focus on counting, and an engaging treasure hunt will entice fans of Janell Cannon's...
Chef's secret
Yang, Kelly
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling Front Desk series continues! Jason Yao has a secret . . . actually, lots of secrets! For one thing, it's hard being a professional chef, helping to run a motel, and being a regular kid! And now that Mia Tang is officially his girlfriend,...
Children of the wind
Lewers, Nedda
Paper Book
Sequel to the USA Today bestseller · A girl becomes the guardian of Ali Baba's treasure in this middle grade fantasy series inspired by Arabian fairy tales! It's been a year since Sahara Rashad came face to face with El Ghoula. And now that she's is back in Egypt...
Dawn's wicked stepsister
Martin, Ann M.
Paper Book
America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show. Now that Dawn and Mary Anne are friends and sisters, Dawn wants them to do everything together -- share a room, talk all night long, wear each other's clothes. But living with Mary Anne isn't exactly what Dawn...
The day the crayons made friends
Daywalt, Drew
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * The hilarious Crayons are back with their first full-size picture book adventure since The Day the Crayons Came Home--and this time they're exploring the three-dimensional world as they make friends with real-life objects from...
Down on the Bayou
Armand, Glenda
Paper Book
From the award-winning creators of Ice Cream Man and Good Things comes a journey through the mystical world of the Louisiana Bayou. Follow along as a young boy learns about the environment and the history of the bayou while on a boat ride with his grandpa. This stunning picture book...
Excited for Eid : Eid Mubarak!
Abbas, Marzieh
Paper Book
Eid Mubarak! Join a joyful and sweet celebration of Eid in this irresistible, inclusive board book highlighting the traditions of the end of the Islamic holy month, Ramadan. Our Neighborhood is a series of board books that celebrates every kids' culture so kids can find...
Eyewitness Plant
Dorling Kindersley, Inc. (COR)
Paper Book
Unleash your inner botanist and become an eyewitness to the dizzyingly diverse world of plants. The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of...
Eyewonder Oceans: Open Your Eyes to a World of Discovery
DK
Paper Book
Spark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to the Earth's oceans for children. DK's best-selling Eyewonder series is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers aged 5-7. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a...
Fireworks
Burgess, Matthew
Paper Book
Fireworks is a sparkling picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Cátia Chien, highlighting the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly anticipate a spectacular fireworks display. POP! As a hot day sizzles into...
Greenwild : the world behind the door
Thomson, Pari
Paper Book
*An Instant New York Times Bestseller* "If you don't believe in magic, you will after you've read Greenwild" - A. F. Steadman "An eco-thriller novel that every child should read" - The Telegraph The Secret Garden...
Gymnastica fantastica!
Stewart, Briony
Paper Book
An exuberant picture book that encourages kids to bend, stretch, tumble, and flip! "Quick! Come and see! Somthing fabulous, it's...me!" Meet Gymnastica, a small person with big energy, as they bend and balance, bounce and roll, attempt a cartwheel and a...
Hammerbarn
Paper Book
Go to Hammerbarn with Bluey and Bingo in this storybook based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ The Heeler family are shopping at Hammerbarn for a new pizza oven, and Bluey and Bingo play Neighbors with their gnome husbands, Gerald and...
Henry Heckelbeck and the not-so-dark day
Coven, Wanda
Paper Book
In this eighteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry's town is in a blackout! There's a blackout in Brewster, which means that school is canceled! Henry Heckelbeck plays flashlight limbo with his friends, makes shadow puppets, and eats up all the ice cream in the freezer before...
Here come the bears!
Berenstain, Mike
Paper Book
The Berenstain Bears learn about their closest relatives--bears!--in this funny and educational addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series. The Bear family is going to the Great Bear Museum to learn about different types of bears! With the help of Doctor Bear and a magical...
Iris and Walter. True friends
Guest, Elissa Haden.
Paper Book
Sometimes it takes two friends to solve a problem. So when Iris announces that she really wants to ride the wild horse Rain, Walter comes up with the perfect plan to help her. And when Walter has a terrible first day at school, Iris gives him a wonderful idea that makes school fun. After all,...
Iris and Walter and the field trip
Guest, Elissa Haden.
Paper Book
Iris and Walter can't wait for their class field trip to the aquarium. They'll get to sit together on the bus and visit scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and, best of all, penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for--until suddenly, Walter is missing! Good thing a best friend like...
It's now or nether!
Huett, Caleb Zane
Paper Book
A group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school--the Ironsword Academy! The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!<...
King & Kayla and the case of the escape artist
Butler, Dori Hillestad
Paper Book
King takes center stage when there's a mystery to solve at his new doggy day care. When King visits the new doggy day care, he meets lots of new friends, including Houdini, who claims he can escape any situation. King vows to keep an eye on Houdini, but the next thing you know,...
Masters of disguise
McMann, Lisa
Paper Book
X-Men meets Spy Kids in the sixth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Only weeks remain before the election that will decide the fate of supernaturals in...
Survival mode!
Eliopulos, Nick
Paper Book
Reading is matter of survival with the only official Leveled Reader series based on Minecraft! Minecraft® is the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for fans of the game ages 4 to 7. They'll get a great introduction to the game's...
Not a dog
Martinez, Claudia Guadalupe
Paper Book
The Mexican prairie dog is not a dog at all! It's part of the rodent family and is an endangered species. A fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 3-7 that includes Spanish vocabulary, a shapes concept, and the life cycle of the Mexican prairie dog. A...
On the first day of preschool
Rabe, Tish
Paper Book
A modern twist on the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this picture book will convince parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a preschool classroom! On the first day of preschool, there are so many new things to do! From making friends to...
Operation chaos
McMann, Lisa
Paper Book
X-Men meets Spy Kids in the fifth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. The Forgotten Five and their friends are reeling in the aftermath of the raid on Magdalia...
Pete the Cat's Mars mission
Dean, Kim
Paper Book
Pete the Cat travels to Mars to help his friend in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean.  Marty is stuck on Mars, and it's up to Pete the Cat to rescue him! Will Pete have the tools he needs to get Marty home? Find...
Pokémon big book of facts
Beecroft, Simon
Paper Book
Discover more than 1,500 facts about all things Pokémon in this must-have guide Become a Pokémon expert with this fact-packed book full of need-to-know info from the Pokédex. Covering the different Pokémon types, regions, habitats, and more, the Pokémon Big Book of Facts...
Richard Scarry's Great Big Schoolhouse
Scarry, Richard
Paper Book
Go back to school with Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and all their friends in this Busytown book! Learn about numbers, letters, colors and more! A great way to introduce young children to Richard Scarry's Busytown and early learning concepts! Jump on the school bus with Lowly Worm...
Running hot and cold!
Huett, Caleb Zane
Paper Book
An all-new Minecraft chapter book series continues with Book Three of The Ironsword Academy! When the Evoker King transformed himself into the Evoker Kid, a total noob who only wants to experience everything the world of Minecraft has to offer, he didn't leave a clue as to what...
A scrub in the tub
Thomas, Jan
Paper Book
A smelly Pig does not want to take a scrub in the tub...until his friends help him see the perks of getting clean in this hilarious and relatable bathtime picture book. Rabbit and Weasel know their pal Pig needs a scrub in the tub. There's just one problem: Pig does not...
Shark at sister tea
Joosse, Barbara M.
Paper Book
In this delightful picture book, meet two sisters who may be little, but are brave and clever enough to defeat the hungry shark that crashes their tea party. Mama and Papa are away for the afternoon, so sisters Sadie and Flora decide to throw a fancy pretend tea party in their...
Sleepover night!
Ransom, Candice F.
Paper Book
It's sleepover time! Join Brother and Sister as they spend a night away from home in this Step 1 reader, perfect for children who know their alphabet and are eager to learn how to read! The Day kids series is full of family fun! Brother and Sister are having a sleepover! They're...
Star Wars Life Size: Surprising Sizes from a Galaxy Far Far Away
DK
Paper Book
An official REAL-size guide to the Star Wars(tm) galaxy, featuring characters, creatures, droids, and objects in their true-to-life size. Have you ever wondered how big a Wookiee is? Or how long a wampa's claws are? Could you hold Yoda's lightsaber in your hand, and...
Stink and the Big Bad Badgers
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
A-roo-ga-roo! Stink and his friends can't wait to learn wilderness survival skills. But first the pack of friends will have to survive scouting . . . and one another! Brushing your teeth with a stick! Pooping in the woods! Stink and his friends are raring to learn all that...
This book is dangerous!
Clanton, Ben
Paper Book
Take the plunge into this interactive picture book spin-off of the bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series starring everyone's favorite anxious jellyfish. Help Jelly attempt to safely navigate through the dangerous ocean and this book -- with hilarious results! Features a glow-in-the...
Trusty bus
Verdick, Elizabeth
Paper Book
A bustling school bus and bus driver duo take care of their beloved riders each day in this cheerful, bouncy picture book perfect for back to school and all year round. It's time for school, and Trusty Bus and Driver Dee are gearing up! Trusty's riders are coming, and his engine...
Showtime!
Lyons, Kelly Starling
Paper Book
Ty rocks out with friends in this new book in the Geisel Honor-winning series! Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Showtime, a My First I Can Read story by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata. Music, imagination,...
The unbreakable bond
Trueit, Trudi Strain
Paper Book
The thrilling conclusion to Sailor York's mission to find her sister and save her from an evil wildlife-trafficking ring. In this suspenseful sequel to The Sailor Cipher, Sailor York must learn to control her extraordinary ability to communicate with animals to save her...
Where are the Everglades?
Medina, Nico
Paper Book
Journey into the Everglades--a national park in Florida home to hundreds of species of animals from crocodiles to manatees--in this illustrated book for young readers! From the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of...
The wild robot on the island
Brown, Peter
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times and IndieBound bestseller! This gorgeously illustrated picture book adaptation brings to full color the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Wild Robot.  ...
Wish in a tree
Hunt, Lynda Mullaly
Paper Book
An uplifting picture book celebrating neurodiversity, starring characters from Lynda Mullaly Hunt's New York Times bestselling novel Fish in a Tree Oliver's brain is a volcano of ideas--always bubbling with questions. This makes it hard to focus at school, and...
The wish switch
Painter, Lynn
Paper Book
Magic and mayhem collide in beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter's hilarious children's book debut, perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski and Wendy Mass. Emma Rockford knows it will take bonafide magic to make middle school everything...
You'll always be my chickadee
Hosford, Kate
Paper Book
Weaving together the wonders of nature and a parent's devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration, this picture book is a beautiful, unforgettable ode to the bond between caregiver and child. Busy birdsong, breaking dawn, melodies...

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