*New & Notable Kids' Books - March Highlights*Unpublished

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A heartwarming tale of a community preparing for and celebrating Eid al-Fitr, seen through the eyes of a curious neighborhood cat! Nylah the cat is making her usual visits to the homes on her street, but something is very different today . . . Families are creating...

Welcome springtime and celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors with this vibrant, inviting picture book. As cold winter goes away, it's time for spring to come and play. See the growing moon rise slowly . . . It's only one more day till Holi! ...

A spinoff from the creator of the beloved picture books In a Jar and Out of a Jar. Little Bunny and his friends are looking for the first signs of spring, but as hard as they try, they can't seem to find them. But when a spring rain comes, at last the rivers flow,...

Life isn't always easy--even for a leprechaun! In this funny follow-up to It's Not Easy Being a Ghost, an unhappy leprechaun who thinks he can't make friends because he looks a little different finds happiness by being himself and doing good. The perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's...

Don't forget to flush! flush! flush! after using the toilet! This adorable rhyming board book teaches little ones all the steps to potty training. Discover the whole Baby Steps Series with Play! Play! Play!, Bath! Bath! Bath!, Brush! Brush! Brush!, and Bed! Bed! Bed!<...

Calling all cat lovers! This perfectly giftable board book has fun with opposites in a colorful rhyming read-aloud. Hi cat, bye cat. Sad cat, glad cat. Small cat, big cat. This funny cat-centric board book by Jade Orlando is the purrfect rhyming read...

This board book with mirror for ages 0-3 features positive affirmations providing a foundation for building self-esteem and respect for the planet. A perfect gift with a powerful message. I Shine Like the Sun is a life-enhancing book of daily affirmations to...

In these charming board books for the youngest of future readers, author-illustrator Kristina Jones uses textured black-and-white art to show familiar backyard animals. Each spread poses a question, and the answer is revealed in a peek-a-boo style when the page is turned. The high-contrast art helps...

A beautifully illustrated reimagining of the origins of hockey from an Indigenous lens. Killer Whale and Brown Bear are arguing: Brown Bear says he can beat Killer Whale at any challenge, yet Killer Whale disagrees. When Powerful Mena overhears their bickering, he comes up...

The #1 bestselling Little Blue Truck meets a zippy red race car with a need for speed. Little Blue Truck and good friend Toad are out for a drive when a flash of red whizzes by--then whizzes back to stop and say hi. Sleek and low, Racer Red is made for speed and loves to go fast! When she...

Heloise likes a lot of things: sledding, giving rocks to her friends, and eating fish popsicles. She does NOT like certain things, like crowds, close-talkers and huddles. The problem is, huddles are a big part of being a penguin. Everyone gathers together to keep warm and stay safe from...

From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes this class-ic graduation book.   The Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He...

The third chapter book in the award-winning Henry series, starring a sweet and sensitive child on the autism spectrum, is a story about embracing life's messier moments and one's own uniqueness. It is Picture Day for Classroom Ten! Mrs. Tanaka says that the...

Continue to celebrate Cree culture and being true to yourself in the second book in this vibrant new early chapter book series! Sarah has spent the best summer visiting Kohkom and her best friend Eden in her home community, but it's almost time to return to the city and back to school....

★ "A meaningful, heartwarming read...perfect for an early middle grade reading level and great for the classroom. Prendergast explores powerful themes in a way that is hopeful and shows kids they too can make a difference. A must-purchase for exploration of advocacy for kiddos with...

"[An] atmospheric fantasy ride."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW "Fast-paced and satisfying."--School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "I couldn't put it down!"--Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series Two hundred years ago, an island...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen comes a brand-new, spine-tingling adventure about two kids and their fight for survival on the unforgiving trails of Mount Everest. Jennifer Nielsen's storytelling climbs to new heights in this epic about loss, letting go, and...

Thirteen year old Charlie Campbell has moved to Victoria and at first, he hates almost everything. A friendship with a classmate presents a mystery as Charlie tries to help Miyu care for Obaachan, her ailing grandmother. With the help of Buster, a chocolate lab retriever who flies into Charlie's...

Cloud Puppy--part puppy, part cloud, and all adorable--explores the immersive world of video games with her friends in this second book in a delightful graphic chapter book series that's Narwhal and Jelly meets The Amazing World of Gumball! Cloud Puppy loves playing...

Meet Grimpy! He's a dumbo octopus, and he's taking us on a tour of the whole cephalopod class--underwater creatures such as cuttlefish, nautiluses, octopuses, and squids. Grimpy knows all about what makes these many-armed marvels so special, like how the coconut octopus uses tools or the...

A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by New York Times bestselling cartoonist Arley Nopra! Mallory knows she's a good baby-sitter. She's been looking after her seven younger brothers and sisters for years. So when Kristy offers her a steady job baby-sitting for the...

From the New York Times bestselling World of Click by Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about besties Trent and Sawyer. When they accidentally start a classwide prank war, the boys need to get especially crafty if they're going to come out on top--with all of their friendships intact.<...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Being a ranger means adventure, action, and protecting the weak. But who protects the ranger when they lose their way? From the bestselling author of The Moth Keeper and the Tea Dragon Society comes a must read MG graphic novel for fans of soft sweeping fantasy...

Dig in to a fun and stylish collection of sixteen step-by-step edible gardening projects for young children. From strawberries in galoshes to herbs in recycled tin cans, this easy-to-follow gardening book contains fifteen simple (and delicious!) projects for budding young...

Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships and how we are all connected to nature through plant-based foods, medicines, and materials.  The best way to learn about plants is through observing and interacting with...

The annual Big Race has arrived in STEMville! Gather around the track to watch the town's contestants compete to become this year's champion. Frankie Thunderfoot comes from a family of confident trophy winners, while Wilbur Hardshell's race team are slow, steady and...

The perfect read for exploring nature with children, this beautiful nonfiction picture book offers an awe-inspiring look at the forest's life cycle. A tree suns and sways in the forest. She is a place to grow, to rest, and to shelter. But what happens when a...

Let's get closer to wildlife that is hard to see. There are animals and plants in the skies, deep underwater, on clifftops, in caves, underground and from long, long ago that remain hidden from the world. In Above, Below and Long Ago,catch a rare glimpse of a snow leopard stalking its prey...

Creativity is everywhere and everyone is creative. Our brains and bodies are built to make and innovate, and that instinct is as old as humanity itself. Starting when we're babies, we draw, tell stories, invent, dance, perform, make music, among dozens of other creative acts. Did you know...

See below the surface of Earth and discover the secrets that lie beneath our feet in this fascinating book about Earth. Author Dr. Lucía Pérez-Díaz offers budding young Earth scientists aged 7-9 everything they need to decode the puzzle that is planet Earth. On a...

Help children learn to MACHINE SEW with 30 SUPER-FUN and CREATIVE projects! An all-new collection from BESTSELLING author ANGELA PRESSLEY, expert sewing teacher and star of SEWING STREET TV. Packed full of colourful and unique ideas, this STEP-BY-STEP guide...