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Updated July 10, 2025
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24 Hours in Antarctica
Prentice, Andy
Paper Book
Join a friendly mechanic for a day working on a research base and out on the ice. Learn about the challenges of surviving in the Antarctic, explore the incredible landscape and meet the local wildlife, as you discover all the amazing and important science that is being done down in the South Pole.
24 hours in space
Jones, Rob Lloyd
Paper Book
Join an astronaut for a day as she goes on her first ever spacewalk, and new crew members arrive. Find out how she trained for her mission and what it's like living and working in space. How do you eat and drink at zero gravity? How do space toilets work? What are space suits designed for?
24 hours in the jungle
Cook, Lan
Paper Book
Join a brother and sister in Borneo as they help their mother and other scientists with their work in the jungle, and encounter orangutans, a very stinky flower and a clouded leopard. Find out what makes the jungle and the wildlife that lives there so special, and learn about the work being done to...
An anthology of shells
Aiken, Simon
Paper Book
A beautiful collection featuring notes, spectacular photos, and illustrations of more than 100 types of shell. A compact version of DK's bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Shells is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go. ...
The Berenstain Bears let's go play collection : 6 books in 1 : includes 10 outdoor activities!
Berenstain, Jan
Paper Book
Get outside and play with the Berenstain Bears! This high-value, six-book collection encourages young readers to get out and explore God's wonderful world, with inspiring stories filled with adventure, laughter, and fun. The Berenstain Bears Let's Go Play Collection--part of the bestselling...
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...
Bob and Dob : a tale of tattling
Avery, Sean E.
Paper Book
A little bird who's in trouble for tattling on his brother discovers a much better use for telling tales in this fun, fresh story with energetic illustrations. Dob is a small bird, and so is his brother, Bob. Dob likes nothing more than telling on Bob to get him in trouble--when...
Born inside a nest so small : conversation with a hummingbird
Trapani, Iza
A young child observes and admires a friendly ruby-throated hummingbird in this poetic love letter to the smallest birds in the world. A perfect rhyming and informative picture book about hummingbirds for curious 4-7-year-old backyard birders. Hummingbird, you nectar...
Bunny loves beans
Whittingham, Jane
Paper Book
Green for a deer, / And green for me!... Gold for a bee, / And gold for me! Preschoolers will explore bright colors, healthy foods, and...
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...
Chip gets swimmer shivers
Frost, Maddie
Paper Book
Chip, the little penguin, tries to get out of swim lessons in this hilarious Level Two I Can Read Comic by Maddie Frost. Chip is starting swim school and he really isn't looking forward to it. Join Chip as he navigates this first-time experience with imagination and...
Cora and Sparkle
Sykes, Julie
What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Cora loves being at Mermaid Academy, and with...
The day the crayons made friends
Daywalt, Drew
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...
The dead of light
Quinn, Jordan
Paper Book
The eleventh installment of the exciting Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel chapter book series! The war over Wrenly has ended, but Roke is still lost inside another realm. Ruskin, Cinder, and Groth are determined to get their friend back...even if it means stepping into the...
Dive for the black pearl
Yardi, Robin
Princess Finn must find the magical Black Pearl, in the second installment of this epic underwater 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 independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high...
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...
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
**Five Starred Reviews!** 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!<...
Friday Fun (an Our Neighborhood Series Board Book for Toddlers Celebrating Islam)
Abbas, Marzieh
Paper Book
Jumu'ah Mubarak! Feel blessed every Friday with the love of family and community in this rhyming, inclusive board book celebrating Islamic traditions. Our Neighborhood is a series of board books that celebrates every kids' culture so kids can find themselves, their family, and...
A good place
Cousins, Lucy
"Conveys a very important lesson on ecosystem preservation nestled within an engaging story. . . .This is spring story time perfection." --School Library Journal (starred review) Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly are looking for somewhere to live. And each has a...
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
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
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...
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
Guest, Elissa Haden
In this Level Three I Can Read, meet Iris--the new kid in town--and her soon-to-be best friend, Walter! After a move, Iris is sure that life in her new home will be just awful. There's nothing to do and no one to play with. Iris will never be happy here. Then Grandpa suggests...
Iris and Walter and the Field Trip
Guest, Elissa Haden/ Davenier, Christine (ILT)
In this Level Three I Can Read! best friends Iris and Walter go on a highly anticipated class trip to the aquarium. Everyone in Miss Cherry's class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can't wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and-...
Isla and Bubble
Sykes, Julie
Paper Book
What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Isla can't wait to go to Mermaid Academy,...
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,...
Kobe Bryant
Blue, Tyler
From practicing with his dad in Italy to winning five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant's journey was full of determination, focus, and heart. This engaging biography introduces young readers to his biggest moments--on and off the court--and shows how Kobe worked hard,...
Little kids first big book of African animals
Hughes, Catherine D.
Paper Book
From the toothy lions and towering giraffes you already know to the burrowing aardvarks and adorable gorillas you can't help but love, this engaging reference book introduces young readers to the diverse wildlife found in Africa. Venture through Africa's rainforests, grasslands,...
Lucy Lancaster is totally in control
Coven, Willow
Lucy wishes her magical hiccups away when her cousin comes to visit in this third book in a chapter book series full of magical mishaps and everyday childhood adventures. Lucy Lancaster is determined to have the perfect weekend with her cousin Skye. If only her hiccups wouldn't...
Maisy's sailboat
Cousins, Lucy
Paper Book
Whether driving over land or sailing across the sea, Maisy takes her friends all over the place in two shaped board books. Today is the perfect day to go sailing in Maisy's boat! When Maisy and Charley stop at the blue lagoon for fishing and snorkeling, how many colorful fish...
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...
Mermaid Academy #3: Maya and Rainbow
Sykes, Julie
What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Maya is excited to go on a research trip with her class and her...
Minecraft : zombies!
Eliopulos, Nick
Paper Book
Meet the next big thing in the world of official Minecraft novels- zombies! Looking after a little sibling can be a real headache . . . especially when they'rea zombietrying to eat your brains! Life is good for Bobbie in the sleepy village of Plaintown....
Minecraft zombies return!
Eliopulos, Nick
Paper Book
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Overworld, the zombies have returned! Bobbie is on a mission. She's already survived one encounter with Logan, the jerk who attacked her village and turned her brother into a zombie. And now she won't rest until she...
Minecraft: Magical Bite-Size Builds (Over 20 Marvellous Mini-Projects)
Mojang Ab
Paper Book
The next book in the popular Bite-Size Builds series, following Mega Bite Size-Builds and Amazing Bite-Size Builds. Discover new and exciting Minecraft builds made easy, broken down into manageable pieces--written in official partnership with the experts at game...
More or less
Hughes, Alison
Paper Book
Celebrate the power of living more sustainably, simply, and generously in this inspiring visual adventure-using only five words!-featuring dynamic collage art from Caldecott honoree Oge Mora! What if less could be more? A child's bedroom, and the...
My first bedtime storybook
Paper Book
This sweet collection of Disney Princess stories will have little ones falling to sleep dreaming of fairy tale endings and happily ever afters. Join favorite Disney Princesses Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel, Snow White, and Jasmine, featuring six bedtime...
New friend on the looseNew Friend on the Loose
Murray, Laura
Paper Book
This fan-favorite Gingerbread Man is cooking up something new in this graphic novel for the earliest readers! The Gingerbread Man's class is back in the kitchen! They're using shapes to make fun cookies, and the Gingerbread Man knows just what he wants to make--a new puppy! AKA 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...
Pablo and Splash
Dempsey, Sheena
Paper Book
Join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs in this hilarious full-color graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dog Man and Investigators. Antarctic penguins Pablo and Splash are polar opposites and besties...
Parts of us
Hale, Shannon
Paper Book
This original concept board book celebrates what makes our bodies unique--from head to toe and horn to tail. From the bestselling and award-winning Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham All are welcome in the kitty-corn club!...
Pete the Cat's Mars mission
Dean, Kim
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...
Roman Soldiers: Discover the World of the Ancient Roman Army
Evans, Tegen
Discover the secrets of the Roman Army in this fascinating gift book for budding historians. What was a Roman legion? How exactly did soldiers train for battle? And why did they have to "march like a tortoise?" Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this...
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
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...
Shabbat shalom, welcome home
Weber, Leah
Paper Book
Shabbat shalom! Light the candles, say the blessings, and connect with family. Introduce little ones to shabbat traditions and celebrating the weekly Jewish day of rest. Our Neighborhood is a series of board books that celebrates every kids' culture so kids can find themselves...
Shark at sister tea
Joosse, Barbara M.
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.
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
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...
Things that go
Hale, Shannon
Paper Book
From bestselling and award-winning Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham, Things That Go is an original concept board book showing young Kitty-Corns things that race, fly, pedal, paddle, and go Teeny-tiny mini-moo
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
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...
Ty's Travels: Super Ty!
Lyons, Kelly Starling
Paper Book
Ty soars as a superhero in this new book in the Geisel Honor-winning series! Join Ty on his fun adventures in Ty's Travels: Super Ty!, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata. Imagination, helpfulness, and play are highlighted,...
When you go to dragon school
Campbell, Chelsea M.
The human school is full, but don't worry, there's a spot waiting for you at the local dragon school! Even though you might not have scales or wings or the ability to breathe fire, with a little bit of courage and your own special talents, you'll have no trouble fitting in. Even if your classmates...
Who meows? : a book of animal sounds
Page, Robin
Paper Book
From Caldecott Honor illustrator Robin Page comes a dynamic and interactive nonfiction picture book introducing little ones to animal sounds! Meet many different inhabitants of the animal kingdom and learn what sound they make in this vibrantly illustrated picture book. The...
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...
The Worry-worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes
Diesen, Deborah/ Hanna, Dan (ILT)
Paper Book
From New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Diesen comes a new adventure in THE WORRY-WORRY WHALE series, a spinoff of THE POUT-POUT FISH!Willa is discouraged!She's learning something new.She's tried and tried, but no success:"I don't know what to do!"She's sure she'll never get it."I'm missing...
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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