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Updated May 6, 2024
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Waiting in the wings
Andrews, Julie
Mr. and Mrs. Puddleduck have found the perfect place to nest: a cosy planter by a theatre in a sunny seaside village. While Mrs. P is warming the eggs, Mr. P is drawn to the spellbinding songs, fabulous feathered costumes, and dazzling dances he's secretly watching during rehearsals. He's even...
I am a masterpiece! : an empowering story about inclusivity and growing up with Down Syndrome
Armstrong, Mia
Tween actress Mia Armstrong celebrates her fun, funny, beautiful childhood living with Down syndrome in this debut picture book. Mia likes many of the things other people like--going to the beach, the color blue, drawing. But she doesn't like when strangers stare at her because...
Sour Cherries : An Afghan Family Story
Azaad, Dezh.
Author Dezh Azaadand illustrator Nan Cao's picture book Sour Cherries is a moving, personal story about an Afghan refugee child and the fruit that connects him to family and home.   My favorite day is in the summer, picking...
Owls: Who Gives a Hoot?
Backhouse, Frances
Owls are incredible creatures. They can see in the dimmest light, hear the faintest of sounds, fly silently and rotate their heads to look straight backward. Most owls are nocturnal, more often heard than seen. Even those that are active during the day stay largely out of sight. ...
Dinosaurs in Trucks Because Hey, Why Not?
Boynton, Sandra
Find out what happens when you suddenly give some dinosaurs their very own trucks in this hilarious rhyming board book from bestselling author Sandra Boynton.  You like dinosaurs. Of course you do! Dinosaurs are terrific! I like them too. ...
The Last Comics on Earth 2 : Too Many Villains!: from the Creators of the Last Kids on Earth
Brallier, Max/ Pruett, Joshua/ Cooper, Jay (ILT)/ Holgate, Douglas (ILT)
From worldwide phenomenon Max Brallier comes a spin-off series based on the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling Last Kids on Earth! Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk face their biggest challenge yet: creating the sequel to their hit...
Maisy Goes to the Eye Doctor
Cousins, Lucy
Come along with Maisy for her first-ever eye test in a delightful story sure to help make this a rosy experience for little patients. When Maisy's friend Ella has trouble seeing numbers on the board at preschool, the two go together to Dr. Flamingo the optometrist's office to...
Everything You Know about Sharks Is Wrong!
Crumpton, Nick
Shark fans will quickly become shark experts with this informative, inventive, and entertaining take on an animal book! Do you know all there is to know about sharks? They're all giant, cold-blooded creatures that enjoy eating humans, right? Well, this book is here to show...
Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!
Dean, James/ Dean, Kimberly
I scream! You scream! Pete screams for ice cream! The Just Chillin' ice cream truck is coming today and Pete the Cat can't wait. He runs as fast as he can to find the truck. It's getting late, but his friends need his help. Will Pete take a little time out of his day...
Libby Loves Science : States of Matter
Derting, Kimberly/ Murray, Joelle (ILT)/ Johannes, Shelli R.
Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her friends learn about solids, liquids, and gases. A great choice for aspiring scientists, new readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun science...
Orris and Timble : The Beginning
DiCamillo, Kate/ Mok, Carmen (ILT)
From beloved storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes the first book in a warm and funny early-reader trilogy about a misanthropic rat and a naive owl--and the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Orris the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures, until the day his...
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale
Diesen, Deborah
Mr. Fish helps his friend Willa Whale overcome her social anxiety in the next installment of the New York Times-bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series from Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna. Willa Whale is full of worries! Will the party be too loud? Will she find someone to...
The Worry-worry Whale and the Classroom Jitters
Diesen, Deborah/ Hanna, Dan (ILT)
First introduced in The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale, Willa Whale is the star of her own spin-off series, inspired by the New York Times-bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books from Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna. In this story, Willa overcomes her fear of getting called on in...
The Curious Why
DiTerlizzi, Angela.
In this highly anticipated follow-up to the national bestseller The Magical Yet, the Curious Why will help you to see that you're only bored if you choose to be! Includes a special, sparkly cover! If it's one of...
Ancient Worlds
DK (COR)
Step back in time and witness how the greatest ancient cultures lived and thrived in this tour through history's civilizations. Ancient Worlds is a tour through history's most influential civilizations between 3000 BCE and 750 CE, capturing moments that reveal the culture...
Eyewitness Flight
Dorling Kindersley (COR)
Become an eyewitness to the high-flying world of aircraft and the history of flight. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of incredible flying machines. Children can learn all about the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Find out...
Transportation! : Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes As You've Never Seen It Before
Dorling Kindersley (COR)
DK's best-selling richly illustrated encyclopedia series explores the wonderful world of transportation. Knowledge Encyclopedia: Transportation! uses incredibly detailed 3D illustrations to show children aged 9+ everything they need to know about how vehicles work. ...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Animal Encyclopedia : An Introduction to Animals, for Very Hungry Young Minds
Dorling Kindersley (COR)
Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colorful and charming first animal reference...
Lego Star Wars Visual Dictionary (Library Edition): Without Minifigure
Dowsett, Elizabeth
This edition does not include a minifigure. Celebrate 25 years of LEGO® Star Wars(tm)! Tour the LEGO® Star Wars(tm) galaxy in this fully updated edition! Discover every detail of best-loved sets and vehicles including the Mos Eisley Cantina and the...
Spy Ring
Durst, Sarah Beth
Two modern-day kids discover the truth about an American Revolutionary War-era female spy through a treasure-hunt adventure in their hometown of Setauket, New York. With codewords and secret signals perfected, best friends Rachel and Joon are ready to spend their summer...
Dive! : the story of breathing underwater
Gall, Chris
DIVE! is a fascinating introduction to the comprehensive world history of diving by award-winning artist Chris Gall. How do you breathe underwater? What tools can we use to go deeper and deeper into the oceans? And...what's down there? Two-thirds of our Earth is...
The World in Our Backyard
Gigot, Jami
Show young readers that whether they live in the country, city, or suburbs, their backyard is a world full of wonder ready to be explored in this imaginative picture book sure to delight fans of Lucy Ruth Cummins and Gabi Snyder. As children play together, a sandbox becomes a...
Sandy toes : a summer adventure
Grant, Shauntay
Follow along as a young boy spends the day at the beach with his family in this spare and poetic picture book from award-winning poet and picture book author Shauntay Grant. With a simple story--and simply stunning illustrations from Candice Bradley--this book is an ode to celebrating summer's...
Snowy mittens : a winter adventure
Grant, Shauntay
The picture bookSnowy Mittens: A Winter Adventure isa celebration of Black joy and the simple pleasures of a day in the snow from award-winning poet and picture book author Shauntay Grant. Follow along as a young boy spends the day...
Summer: A Solstice Story
Gross, Kelsey E.
From Kelsey Gross and New York Times bestselling artist Renata Liwska comes a companion to the stunningly beautiful and lyrical Winter telling the story of a group of animal friends who come together on the Solstice to celebrate the wonder of the summer. The...
Finding things
Henkes, Kevin
From bestselling and award-winning husband-and-wife team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek, Finding Things is a child-centered, cozy, and conceptually rich picture book that explores storytelling, connections, luck, nature, and responsibility. For readers of Antoinette Portis, Marla Frazee, and...
Beach Bummer : A Little Bruce Book
Higgins, Ryan
#1 New York Times best-selling author Ryan T. Higgins celebrates the delights of summer in this bite-sized Little Bruce Book perfect for fans of Mother Bruce. It's beach day in Soggy Hollow! Everyone is enjoying fun in the sun - everyone, that is, except for Bruce. It's...
Spring seeds
Hokkanen, Mirka
A funny and informative nonfiction picture book introducing the life cycle of seeds and exploring the season of spring, including interactive back matter. Discover how seeds spring into action! As winter warms into spring, the amazing life cycle begins--seeds root and sprout and...
Lego Amazing Space
Hubbard, Arwen
Discover the universe's most incredible sights - and learn how to build them! Look inside planets and the sun, find out how rockets are launched, and explore how we could one day live in space. Why do stars twinkle? Could we one day ride an elevator into space? Which spacecraft...
Earth school
Kent, Deanna
Where's the best place on Earth for the Marshmallow Martians to learn new things? School, of course! This new graphic chapter series will delight independent readers with its hilarious second installment! Lunchboxes, recess, and gym--oh my! Without G.L.O.W., their Galactic...
Museum sleepover
Kent, Deanna
Get ready for some out-of-this-world hilarity with the Marshmallow Martians! These lovable aliens are on the hunt for something BIG, and they know just where to find it- the natural history museum! The entertaining third installment of this delightful graphic chapter series is bound to get...
Code Name Kingfisher
Kessler, Liz
A young girl learns of her grandmother and great-aunt's involvement in the Dutch Resistance during World War II in this heartbreaking middle grade story of family, history, resilience, and hope from acclaimed author Liz Kessler. Thirteen-year-old Liv's beloved ninety-two-year-old...
Marvel Studios Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition
Knox, Kelly
Who's your favorite character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Whether you like Super Heroes or villains, the movies or TV series, learn all about them in this updated edition! Now including more than 200 characters from Black Panther and Ms. Marvel to Iron Man and Shang-Chi,...
The fort
Korman, Gordon
From the bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a middle-school "band of brothers" -- five friends who need to stick together after they set up a hideout in an abandoned bomb shelter and discover that the only way to be true friends is to reveal their secrets and help each other out. ...
Built to last
LAe, Minh
Meet two friends who think they're building imaginative worlds with blocks but come to realize they've been building something far greater--a sturdy, solid friendship--in this picturebook by award-winning creators. Two kids build entire worlds out of blocks, cardboard, and...
Gigi Shin is not a nerd
Lee, Lyla
This first book in a sparkling middle grade series giving a fresh take on The Baby-Sitters Club follows a young Korean American girl who starts a business with her best friends to support her artistic dreams. Jiyoung "Gigi" Shin loves to create, from her zany outfits to self...
Winston Chu vs. the wingmeisters
Lee, Stacey
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents best-selling YA author Stacey Lee's final book in her debut middle grade duology: a whimsical, mile-a-minute adventure inspired by Chinese mythology. Twelve-year-old Winston Chu has already rescued his sister, saved the moon's qi,...
Tree. Table. Book.
Lowry, Lois
From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to--and pass on--what matters most. Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is...
Baby-Sitters Little Sister 8 : Karen's Sleepover
Martin, Ann M./ Farina, Katy (ILT)
It's fun to be a Baby-sitters Little Sister! Karen's having her first sleepover ever! She and her friends are going to tell spooky stories, try on makeup, and raid the refrigerator. But then Karen and Nancy get into a big fight. Karen doesn't want Nancy to come to her party. A new girl...
Is this a house for hermit crab?
McDonald, Megan
Follow a hermit crab on the perilous journey to replace his outgrown shell in this classic picture book by the author of the popular Judy Moody and Stink series. Hermit Crab has outgrown his shell, and it's time for a new home to keep him safe from predators. The beach is strewn...
Bathe the cat
McGinty, Alice B.
Cats + water: What could go wrong? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as they try to get some chores done--with no help from the family cat, who keeps scrambling the list of chores to hilarious effect. Get ready for a rollicking read-aloud with a truly purrfect ending.<...
Let's Eat
Penfold, Alexandra/ Kaufman, Suzanne (ILT)
It's time to come together and eat with the beloved characters from the New York Times bestseller All Are Welcome! A great introduction to different food groups for the very youngest foodies. Do you like noodles? Rice? Greens? No need to choose, we like them all! A...
Let's Make Music
Penfold, Alexandra/ Kaufman, Suzanne (ILT)
Dance to the rhythm of music with the beloved characters from the New York Times bestseller All Are Welcome! A joyous exploration of musical instruments and sounds, perfect for toddlers. Clap your hands. Tap your feet. It's time to make some music! Strum the guitar,...
If I Drove an Ice Cream Truck : By the Cat in the Hat
Random House (COR)
The Cat in the Hat imagines driving an ice cream truck with Thing One and Thing Two as his helpers in this hilarious new Beginner Book--and follow-up to If I Were Saint Nick by the Cat in the Hat--that's perfect for summer reading! No one's immune to the jingle of an ice...
When We Gather (Ostadahlisiha): A Cherokee Tribal Feast
Rogers, Andrea L.
Nothing welcomes spring like a wild onion dinner! As the dirt warms and green sprouts poke up, a Cherokee girl joins her family in the hunt for green onions. Together, they pick enough to bring to a feast, which is cooked with love and shared by their community. ...
The truth about the couch
Rubin, Adam
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos comes this hilarious picture book about everyone's favorite piece of furniture. Pssst! Hey. I'm here to tell ya what the furniture police don't want you to know... Listen close. I'll explain...
Oh, are you awake?
Shea, Bob
For anyone who has ever craved sleep--and anyone too full of energy to settle down--a comedy from Bob Shea, creator of the popular Dinosaur vs. series, and singular illustrator Jarvis. It's sleepy time for Lion and Penguin. Correction: it should be sleepy time for Lion and...
Shock the Monkey
Shusterman, Neal/ Elfman, Eric
Noah Prime must set out to save his friends and the universe once again in this jaw-dropping sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel, I Am the Walrus.  Noah Prime never expected to wind up a fugitive hunted by aliens. 
Phoebe and her unicorn. 19, Unicorn crush
Simpson, Dana.
An enchanting collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics from New York Times bestselling author Dana Simpson. In this collection of Phoebe and her Unicorn comic strips, nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her magical unicorn friend,...
Everything possible
Small, Fred
A joyful and inclusive lullaby about love, acceptance, and following your heart . . . Strong and bold, or quiet and kind, every child is unique and their future filled with possibilities. Based on Fred Small's iconic folk song that became an anthem for generations,...
Officer Clawsome 2 : Crime Across Time
Smith, Brian Smitty/ Giarrusso, Chris (ILT)
Officer Clawsome and his partner, Stariana, are back, solving a time-bending mystery of epic proportions in this sequel to Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop. A puzzling mystery is afoot! Thankfully, Caper Cove's finest are on the case, but the investigation takes a turn for the strange when...
Being home
Sorell, Traci
From Sibert Honor-winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Michaela Goade comes a heartwarming picture book about a Native American family and the joy of moving back to their ancestral land. Today is a day of excitement--it's time to move! As a young...
Skandar and the Chaos Trials
Steadman, A. F.
Skandar faces his greatest challenge yet in the thrilling third installment of the Skandar series from New York Times bestselling author A.F. Steadman! To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the...
Mouse's first spring
Thompson, Lauren
One bright day, Mouse and Momma head outside to play. The wind blows in something feathery and plump -- a bird, and something wiggly and pink -- a worm, and something green, who hops and leaps -- a frog. But before it's...
Are you small?
Willems, Mo
Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, zooms in on the smallest things in the universe to explore one of life's most elemental questions in this nonfiction picture book about the relationship between size and scale. ...
Tangled up in mayhem
Wyatt, Merrill
"Sleuths skillfully, satisfyingly solve silly roller-coaster shenanigans." --Kirkus Reviews Sloane and Amelia's investigation at an amusement park quickly turns ominous when they come up against a cohort of villains determined to stop them in this third book in the...

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