Brodart LittleOne Catalog: Issue 03 | Fall 2022

LittleOne offers books that stimulate and expand growing imaginations, providing a background to help readers understand the world and their place in it. Reading books helps young readers understand appropriate behavior, improve their social skills, and learn about the world around them. Introducing Erica’s Corner: Erica is launching our new Youth Services program, which will provide useful, inspirational, and fun resources.

The focus for this catalog is to share new fiction and nonfiction books from a broad range of topics including Biographies, Health, Humor, Poetry, and some Magic and Horror title lists. These new titles come from fresh and familiar voices, and from publishers large and small.

In books, we discover other ways of seeing the world. These diverse life situations teach us the different ways that problems are solved. We experience varying emotions, explore new interests, find new ways to interact with friends and family.

Greetings, librarians! This summer, I joined Brodart’s fantastic team of hard-working, knowledgeable librarians and support staff to launch Brodart's Bookworm Youth Services E-Newsletter, with a mission to build upon our existing children’s and teen programs and bring you useful updates, new series offerings, fun and inspirational programming resources, and more. I’m excited to share with you some of our future plans.

As the photo attests, I am a cat lover. Here I am with my beloved boy Canyon, who will readily attest to my other passion, reading, as it often provides him with the additional lap time he seeks.

A native of central PA, I was lucky to find my first library assistant position in high school and spent my college years on work study assignments in the library, too – often honored to listen as budding readers enthusiastically gave their (sometimes lengthy!) story synopses during their summer reading program check-ins. Those early assignments made me understand what it means to be a busy librarian, how important the community is to the library’s success, and how useful and time-saving the right collection development and programming tools can be.

Over the last 20+ years, Youth Services initiatives for libraries have been my focus: hosting new title presentations for professional development, cultivating selection lists focused on timely topics and trends, curating a library binding (prebind) program, providing summer reading solutions, editing a newsletter, and lots of projects in between. I’m happy to be back in the Allegheny Mountains, continuing to share what I’ve learned in my new role at Brodart as well as hearing your needs and working to fulfill them.

The inaugural Brodart Youth Services E-newsletter is coming soon, and will offer book reviews, series and movie/TV tie-in updates, our latest graphic novel lists, ALA award buzz, and more!

A wonderful programming resources page, with downloadable Storytime activities and book club guides, checklists, and other patron-facing pieces, is underway as well. Watch for these launches by following Brodart Youth Services on Facebook.

I look forward to partnering with you to provide the best books at the right time, and make sharing them with your community fun and exciting. Do you have specific needs or suggestions? If so, I’m ready to hear them! Please reach out to BYS@brodart.com and I’ll be in touch soon.

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Picture Books

Margaret Quinlin Books

Middle Grade & YA

Wendy and Willow

Wendy is a girl, and Willow is…well, a witch. When the pair first meet, it’s not love at first sight. Each one does not want to share their room with the other. Will these two ever find a way to get along? These first chapter books share stories of understanding and friendship. Notes to caregivers and teachers provide question prompts to encourage reader comprehension and extension. Downloadable Teacher’s Notes available.

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I thought it was old junk someone had left here long ago.”

“JUNK!?!” exclaimed Willow. “You call a spell book and a magic broom junk?”

Wendy shook her head. “Sorry. I hadn’t expected to find a witch in my room.”

“You mean my room,” said Willow.

The wheels in Wendy’s brain were going around and around. She lived on a street with no

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by Stephanie Bange

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Children's Literature Consultant, Dayton, OH

Stephanie Bange is a former youth services librarian (having worked with ages birth-teens while working in school and public libraries) and curriculum materials center director (where she instructed preservice teachers how to use books in their classroom).

Getting kids motivated to read can sometimes be challenging. What can you do to help motivate today's boys and girls to explore different literary genres, widen the scope of their reading, and teach them critical thinking skills at the same time? One way is to immerse them in a selection of fun books to read and involve them in an awards selection process with those titles.

My 5th grade teacher read aloud Newbery Award-winning books during rest time after lunch recess every day. We were exposed to many literary genres that year. Some books held me captivated; others were forgettable. I became a reader at that time, motivated to explore more because of this experience. Today, it is not unusual to overhear parents encouraging their kids to read the "great books with gold medals on them" rather than allowing them to decide what to read. Keep in mind that most national award-winning books — like the Newbery and the National Book Award — are selected by adults and cover a wide age range that may have limited appeal, so may not be enjoyed by all.

How can you connect today's kids to relevant books through a book award process? While you could hold your own book award contest, a great place to start is with your state's book awards program. All 50 states have children's book awards that encourage student participation. Many are broken down into smaller grade groupings, ex. Pre2, gr. 3-5, etc. While the list of eligible titles is usually curated by a group of adults (usually librarians and/or teachers), only children determine the winner; there are a few exceptions to this. For example, in Ohio, young people not only vote for the Buckeye Children's Book Award (gr. K-2, gr. 3-5, gr. 6-8, Teen), they also nominate the books for the next cycle — making it a book award selected by children & teens, for children & teens. Check your state children's/teen book award to see if this is the case where you live, as it will offer more opportunity to engage young readers. Often books on state book awards lists have not won an award, so this brings lesser-known, engaging titles to their attention. These state book award nominees often include a good mix of genres and a range of reading abilities at each level.

You can incorporate state award book nominees into your curriculum or programming for a time period of your choice, focusing on them for a week or spreading it out over a month or two. You will often find online toolkits or teacher resources to hold thoughtful discussions and activities for each title to familiarize the kids with each book before the big election. These book extensions will help develop language skills, improve visual thinking, engage them, and just have fun — no testing needed. Check your state's children's book award criteria and learn how you can participate, so you can get your young charges involved in our democratic process of voting.

To help you find your state's children's book awards, two websites are helpful.

• Author Cynthia Leitich Smith's website1

• TeachingBooks.net's comprehensive list of State and Province Award Winners2

Get your students reading and voting for their favorite books today!

1 https://cynthialeitichsmith.com/lit-resources/read/awards/stateawards/

2 https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?go=1&adv=list&listType=other_state

BIOGRAPHY

Bowie for Babies Daviz, Paul (Illustrator)

A vibrantly illustrated dip into David Bowie, perfect for parents to read with their young children. Transport them to life on Mars, where they’ll meet Ziggy Stardust, Halloween Jack, Major Tom, and all their friends. With colorful illustrations for kids and text that’s fun for parents to read.

$16.95

Ages 2-5 E Smith Street Books 10/04/2022 9781922754042

Tom Brady

Baillie, Bernadette / Daggett, Neely (Illustrator)

Before he was winning Super Bowls, Tom Brady was just a high school athlete with a good arm. Follow along as he throws himself into football and goes from warming the bench to lighting up the field! Introduce little ones to the life of a true game changer!

$7.99

Hardcover

My Name Is Malala Yousafzai, Malala / Quraishi, Mariam (Illustrator)

In her first board book, Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai introduces herself and her story to inspire the next generation of readers and leaders. Offers parents and educators a way to show that extraordinary figures are real people who are both relatable and inspiring.

Rock ‘N Roll

Grogan, Daniel / Cowdery, Nichola (Illustrator)

A baby-friendly history of the greatest rock bands ever! From Queen playing at Wembley Stadium to Jimi Hendrix dominating Woodstock. Many of the great moments in music history will be included and described in a way that will engage both infants and their parents!

Ages 2-5 B Silver Dolphin Books

10/04/2022 9781667200989

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 B LB Kids 10/18/2022 9780316340274

$12.95

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 E

Whalen Book Works 10/25/2022 9781951511517

Hardcover

Betty White Hopkinson, Deborah / Lucas, Margeaux (Illustrator)

Celebrate the wonderful life of Betty White—beloved actress, comedian, game show contestant, and animal lover. This special oversized collector’s edition of her Little Golden Book biography has been updated and features a page of quotes as inspiring and funny as Betty herself!

$10.99

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 B

12/06/2022 9780593647684

Golden Books

Madame Alexander

Rubin, Susan Goldman / Dvojack, Sarah (Illustrator)

An inspiring, uplifting picture book biography about iconic doll creator, Madame Alexander, whose love for dolls and bringing joy to others began at a young age and only continued to grow. Someday, she thought, I will make dolls that don’t break, so children will never be unhappy.

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 B

10/18/2022 9781250138590

Feiwel and Friends

On the Corner of Chocolate Avenue

Cohen, Tziporah / Salerno, Steven (Illustrator)

The story of sweet success behind the Hershey’s Kiss! The invention of America’s quintessential milk chocolate bar is brought to vivid, delicious life in this STEAM picture book biography. Over the course of his career, Hershey failed to make many businesses profitable, yet ultimately cracked the formula on milk chocolate.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 B

Clarion Books 12/13/2022 9780358578758

The Mother of a Movement

Sanders, Rob / Kalda, Sam (Illustrator)

A true story of parental support and unconditional love. This book tells the story of Jeanne Manford, the founder of PFLAG. When her son Morty was beaten by New York City officials for handing out pro-gay leaflets, Manford wrote a powerful letter to the New York Post

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 B

10/04/2022 9781433840203

Magination Press

Railroad Engineer Olive Dennis

Baillie, Kaye / Stephani, Tanja (Illustrator)

When Olive Dennis was young, girls were expected to be sewing, cooking, and cleaning. But Olive’s genius for inventing improvements based on her keen observations of passengers’ needs and problems led her to the assignment of a lifetime: designing a luxury train that would change rail travel forever.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 B

10/04/2022 9781943147984

Innovation Press

BestoftheStacks

Only the Best

Messner, Kate & Powell, Margaret E. / Robinson, Erin (Illustrator)

Messner, Powell, and Robinson tell the powerful story of the groundbreaking Ann Lowe, who grew up in a small Alabama dress shop and became the first nationally-known African-American fashion designer. Sought after by millionaires and movie stars, her designs walked the red carpet.

$18.99

Ages 5-8 B

Chronicle Books 10/18/2022 9781452161600

The Beat in My Head

Blackwell, Ariel (Author) Blackwell, Brandon (CoAuthor) Blackwell, Brandon (Biographee)

Everywhere Brandon goes, he hears the beat. Everyone thinks it’s a distraction, but when Brandon goes to a concert, he knows it’s not. The Beat in My Head is based on the true story of how Brandon Blackwell became an audio engineer.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 B

BiblioKid Publishing 10/25/2022 9781955767392

A Place to Belong

Lakritz, Deborah / Castano, Julie (Illustrator)

Young readers learn how Debbie Friedman became one of Judaism’s best-known singer/songwriters.

$17.95

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 B

12/06/2022 9781681156101

Apples & Honey Press

Wonderful Hair

Catarevas, Eve Nadel / Marshall, Felicia (Illustrator)

Forgotten today, Annie Turnbo Malone was an influential Black business leader in the early 20th century. She turned her personally developed hair care products into a successful industry. Meet the woman who not only encouraged Black women to feel good about their hair, but showed them how to be entrepreneurs.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 7-10 B

10/04/2022 9781954354104

Creston Books

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Couldn’t Drive?

Gutman, Dan / Steinfeld, Allison (Illustrator)

Did you know that Ruth Bader Ginsburg failed her driving test five times? Or that her real name was Joan? Paige and Turner have collected the most surprising facts about one of the most famous Supreme Court Justices ever, from her childhood to her rise as the superstar Notorious R.B.G.

$16.95

Hardcover

Ages 7-10 B

11/01/2022 9781324030690

Norton Young Readers

Hardcover

Mr. McCloskey’s Marvelous Mallards

Smith, Emma Bland / Stadtlander, Becca (Illustrator)

While writing and illustrating beloved picture book Make Way for Ducklings, McCloskey brings a flock of ducklings into his tiny New York apartment. But an artist + a bunch of ducklings in his apartment = chaos! Can he learn to draw the ducklings just right before they grow too big?

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 7-10 B

11/01/2022 9781635923926

Calkins Creek Books

—George Washington Carver “”

Rise Up with a Song

Worthey, Diane / Pérez García, Helena (Illustrator)

The first-ever picture book about Ethel Smyth, the world-famous composer and suffragette! This is the remarkable story of the woman who refused to stay down, and who used her music to change the fate of women around the world. Backmatter includes a list of famous works and more.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 7-10 B

11/15/2022 9781638191315

Bushel & Peck Books

Boss Ladies of Science Marsden, Phillip

Boss ladies conquer in this celebration of inspiring and empowered female scientists from around the world. At the top of their fields of astronomy, quantum physics, neuroscience, vaccinology, primatology and more, boss ladies answer big questions and invent grand solutions. Features Mae Jemison, Merritt Moore, Kiara Nirghin, and more.

A Different Kind of Normal Balfe, Abigail

In this joyfully illustrated memoir, author-illustrator Abigail Balfe recounts her journey growing up autistic and the challenges of navigating the “normal” world around her. Important, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 7-10 920

12/13/2022 9780734421227

Lothian Children’s Books

$22.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 B

10/04/2022 9780593566459

Crown Books for Young Readers

“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.”

BestoftheStacks

Cultured Donuts Tyler, Chloe

Each pink frosted donut was created to show the techniques used by master artists and explore how artists have influenced each other over time. Every donut is paired with information about the artist, their art style, and what makes them unique. Includes tips on recreating each art style.

Santiago! Hosler, Jay

A graphic novel retelling of the inspiring true story of polymath Santiago Ramón y Cajal, visionary pioneer of modern neuroscience, and his early dreams of becoming an artist. As a young boy, all Santiago wanted to do was be an artist. But his father wanted him to become a doctor.

Ages 8-12 920

Flowerpot Press Inc. 10/18/2022 9781486718719 $19.95

$22.99

Ages 8-12 B

10/25/2022 9780823450367

Margaret Ferguson Books

Not Done Yet

Brown, Tameka Fryer / Crews, Nina (Illustrator)

Stirring free verse and evocative illustrations provide an inspirational look at changemaker Shirley Chisholm. Shirley didn’t like to be bossed, and she wanted things to be fair. She became the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first woman to seriously run for U.S. president.

11/01/2022 9781728420080 $20.99

Ages 8-12 B

Millbrook Press Inc

The Secret Lives of Queens and Kings

Motta, Veruska / Brenlla, Laura (Illustrator)

From Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, and Henry VIII to Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, and Grace of Monaco, discover the odd behavior and unusual facts about 18 kings and queens throughout history. These pages will unveil their bad habits, their betrayals and revenges, their unusual routines, and many other surprising facts.

White Star Kids 11/01/2022 9788854418752 $16.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 920

Jørn’s Magnificent Imagination Vass, Coral / Johnston, Nicky (Illustrator)

Celebrating new ideas that can make a world of difference, Jørn’s Magnificent Imagination is the true story of Jørn Utzon, the architect of the world-renowned Sydney Opera House. Was it a sailboat, a seashell, a swan or an orange peel that inspired Jørn to design Australia’s most recognizable building?

EK Books 11/08/2022 9781922539144 $19.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 B

We’re in This Together

Sarsour, Linda

In this middle grade edition of We Are Not Here to be Bystanders, Linda shares the memories that shaped her into the activist she is today, and how these pivotal moments in her life led her to being an organizer in one of the largest single-day protests in U.S. history.

$17.99

Ages 8-12 B Salaam Reads

11/29/2022 9781534439290

“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.”

—George Sheehan

Piece by Piece

Aguilar, David & Aguilar, Ferran / Schimel, Lawrence (Translator)

The heartfelt and funny memoir of a boy who built himself a prosthetic arm out of the world-famous toy bricks. With a voice full of humor and heart, David tells his powerful story, of family and friendship, of heartbreak and loss, and ultimately of triumph and success.

$17.99

Ages 10-14 B

10/25/2022 9781662504273

Amazon Crossing Kids

BestoftheStacks

100 American Women Who Shaped American History

Felder, Deborah G.

Brand-new edition! From Martha Washington to Rose Fortune, Gertrude Stein to Florence Price, Dolly Parton to Simone Biles and many more, readers will dive into the lives of 100 female artists activists, scientists, and icons who left their mark on history.

$12.99

Ages 10-14 920.72

Sourcebooks Explore 11/01/2022 9781728261522

Victory. Stand!

Smith, Tommie & Barnes, Derrick D. / Anyabwile, Dawud (Illustrator)

A groundbreaking graphic memoir from one of the most iconic figures in American sports—and a tribute to his fight for civil rights. Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career, culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest.

$22.95

Hardcover

Ages 12-19 B Norton Young Readers 09/27/2022 9781324003908

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Kimmerer, Robin Wall / Neidhardt, Nicole (Illustrator) / Adapted by Gray Smith, Monique

Adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith, this new edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth’s oldest teachers: the plants around us. With informative sidebars, reflection questions, and art, this book brings Indigenous wisdom to a new generation.

$39.99

Library Reinforced

Ages 12-19 B

Zest Books 11/01/2022 9781728458984

Hardcover

Hardcover

of all good books is like conversation with the finest (people) of the past centuries.” —Descartes

HEALTH

1, 2, 3, Exercise with Me!

Posner-Sanchez, Andrea / Mathieu, Joe (Illustrator)

In this adorable book, Elmo shares lots of fun exercises that young children and his Sesame Street friends can do both indoors and outside. The oversized board book, full of bright photos of the characters and colorful illustrations, is great for caregivers and children to read together.

$11.99

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 613.71

10/11/2022 9780593563809

Random House Books for Young Readers

How We Eat

de la Fuente-Lau, Shuli

How We Eat helps families and educators discuss ability, culture, and food at home and in the classroom. Complete with family discussion questions and a guide detailing the foods, tools, and utensils seen on each page. See kids using bottles, spoons, chopsticks, GI tubes, and their hands to eat.

$9.99

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 641.013

Little Feminist Press 10/18/2022 9781734182491

I Did It Myself!

Khalilallah, Saniyyah

Montessori teacher Saniyyah Kahalilallah makes it fun and easy for kids to practice self-care, with step-by-step photos teaching how to wash hands, brush hair, get dressed, and perform other skills. The unique book format features an interactive skills chart that’s included on the inside back cover.

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 158.1

01/31/2023 9781635865516

Storey Publishing, LLC

ABC Thankful Me

Lin, Kyaw / Pieletskaya, Yuliya (Illustrator)

Children learn the alphabet and practice gratitude with this dazzling ABC book of everyday wonders. Takes young readers (and adults) on an alphabetical adventure that is sure to leave them feeling abundant, positive, and joyful. Written in gentle, rhythmic rhyme, this is a perfect bedtime meditation on life’s many blessings.

$16.99

Ages 3-6 179.9

10/04/2022 9781576879993

Pow! Kids Books

Hardcover

I Am Deaf

Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer / Fabrega, Marta (Illustrator)

Learn what it’s like to be deaf, and about some of the things that can be used to help with learning and communication. This sweet story will inspire you to be the best you can be and to reach out to others to help bridge the gap between our differences!

$8.99

Trade Paper

Ages 3-6 362.42

Sourcebooks Explore 11/01/2022 9781438089935

When I Get Sick

Geisler, Dagmar / Berasaluce, Andrea Jones (Translator)

The perfect tool to teach children about both infectious, chronic, and mental illnesses they may be experiencing firsthand. When I Get Sick realistically addresses both infectious and chronic diseases, from the common cold to cancer. The children in this book discuss their different experiences with being sick.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 616

Sky Pony Press 11/15/2022 9781510770959

365 Days of Play

Butler, Megan Hewes / Balsley, Emily (Illustrator)

It’s time to start your ULTIMATE year of games! This go-to activity book includes an activity for every day of the year. An encyclopedia of play, it’s everything you need to keep little minds and hands entertained— pages on pages of games, crafts, recipes, experiments, projects, jokes, songs, and more.

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 790

Odd Dot 10/11/2022 9781250755889

Yoga Nidra Lullaby

Deshpande, Rina

Beautifully illustrated with watercolor-style collage, Yoga Nidra Lullaby brings readers a mindful, rhyming story arc and series of progressive relaxation cues that help kids fall—and stay—asleep. The perfect introduction to yoga nidra for kids, Yoga Nidra Lullaby teaches readers that sleep is a practice that can be learned.

$18.95

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 613.7046

North Atlantic Books 10/18/2022 9781623176976

Exercise and Play

Woolley, Katie / Wheatcroft, Ryan (Illustrator)

Why do I have to exercise? Why is it fun to play? The topics of fitness and fun are complemented by charming and humorous illustrations. This book is designed for children to begin to learn about the importance of being healthy.

$13.99

Trade Paper

Ages 5-8 613.71 Wayland 10/18/2022 9781526304933

Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook Vegetarian

Atherton, David / Bowsher, Alice (Illustrator)

The 2019 winner of The Great British Baking Show goes green with a collection of must-try recipes. With over 40 vegetarian and plantbased recipes for scrumptious meals, savory snacks, tasty treats, and showstopper desserts, Atherton’s second course is a feast for readers who care about the food on their plate.

$17.99

Ages 5-8 641.5636

11/08/2022 9781536228434

Candlewick Press

Snot, Sneezes, and Super-Spreaders

Horst, Marc ter / Panders, Wendy (Illustrator) / Watkinson, Laura (Translator)

Discover the extraordinary world of viruses, from their creation and transmission to what we can do to stop them, in this science-based resource. Viruses can be powerful. But what exactly is a virus? Where do they come from and what do they do to our bodies?

$19.95

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 616.2

Greystone Kids 11/08/2022 9781771649735

The Masculinity Workbook for Teens

Reigeluth, Christopher S.

Conforming to gender stereotypes is a choice, not a requirement—you decide. This timely workbook provides a road map to help you discover what kind of man you want to be. Most importantly, you’ll discover that there’s no “right” way to be a guy. There’s just what’s right for you.

$18.95

Trade Paper

Ages 12-19 155.532

Instant Help 11/01/2022 9781684039494

Luminary

Scelsa, Kate

A collection of mystical practices and exercises, Luminary is a one-ofa-kind guide to mindfulness and self-care for teens to support a life of empowerment, confidence, and, of course, magic! Find both mystical and practical tools to help deal with stress, depression, and other challenges.

$18.99

Ages 12-19 155.4124

11/08/2022 9781665902342

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

“Play is basic to all normal and healthy children. It provides pleasure and learning and a minimum of risks and penalties for mistakes.”

—Frank Caplan “”

5-Minute Devotions for Teens

Smith, Laura L.

5-Minute Devotions for Teens removes the stigma on mental health and advises Christian teens what they can do when they are depressed and anxious. Scattered throughout the book are tips to help teens maintain good mental health practices, such as meditation, disconnecting from social media and technology, and much more.

$14.99

Paper

Ages 12-19 242.63

Zonderkidz 12/06/2022 9780310143086

Snore Like a Bear LaRue, Nicole

This adorable board book encourages toddlers to mimic the bedtime behaviors of animals both familiar and exotic. Make believe you’re a big brown bear dozing in your den. Cuddle with your sleeping cubs until it’s spring again.

$9.99

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 E

Gibbs Smith Publisher 10/04/2022 9781423661696

Leo, Sleep Tight!

McQuinn, Anna / Hearson, Ruth (Illustrator)

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Mommy and Leo Loves Daddy, is back! Leo had a long day, and it is time to get ready for bed. He slows things down with a bedtime routine focused on his five senses until he is relaxed and ready to snuggle.

$8.99

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 E

Charlesbridge Publishing 10/11/2022 9781623543389

Eating, Playing, Sleeping Under the Sun

Van Gageldonk, Mack

A cheerful book full of questions about animals eating, playing, and sleeping under the sun. The sun is shining! All the animals are munching on grass and leaves, playing happily outside, or sleeping soundly. Can you spot the giraffe with the longest neck, the playing lions, and the yawning elephant?

$13.95

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 E

11/29/2022 9781605377957

Clavis Publishing

The Good Morning Book

Morrison, Robyn Polansky / Hughes, Cathy (Illustrator)

A new day has arrived! It’s time to greet it with awareness, love, and enthusiasm for the opportunities ahead. The Good Morning Book is a lively rhyming story that highlights the value and importance of waking up your body, being present and mindful, doing chores, and having fun.

$12.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 E

11/29/2022 9781955026314

Blue Balloon Books

Fun at the Farmers Market with the Fitness DAWGS

Briggs, Addie & Evans, Kim / Love, C. J. (Illustrator)

Foo Foo likes to eat junk food. So the Fitness DAWGS share with him their favorite foods and teach him about the different categories of fruits and vegetables, including berries, tropical fruits, leafy greens, and root vegetables.

Kwe Publishing 12/06/2022 9781631959493 $9.95

Ages 3-6 E

Big Bub, Small Tub

Heim, Alastair / Blecha, Aaron (Illustrator)

Big Bub the monster needs a bath, but his bathtub is too small. What will he do? He will try everything! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Big Bub, Small Tub was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading!

$17.99

Ages 3-6 E

12/13/2022 9781665928458

Simon Spotlight

A Spark in the Dark Fong, Pam

Whether you are mad, sad, scared, or lost in the dark, there’s always hope—a spark of light to lead you back home. Gentle text and luminous artwork guide readers through the dangers and marvels of the deep sea with an expressive little fish who must find its way home.

$17.99

Ages 3-8 E

Greenwillow Books 10/18/2022 9780063136533

Brave Like Mom

Acker, Monica / Kim, Paran (Illustrator)

As one girl watches her mom battle illness, she sees Mom being strong, brave, and fierce on both good days and bad ones. As she worries about her mom’s health, the girl realizes that bravery comes in many forms, and that she can be brave, too.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 E

11/01/2022 9781506483207

Beaming Books

Kobe Eats Pizza!

Wian, Ashley / Ang, Joy (Illustrator)

Based on the internet sensation. Chef Kobe is the star of the kitchen! With his signature red apron and red chef’s hat, Kobe is ready to make another meal—PIZZA! He uses only the finest ingredients, never spills, and is very patient when waiting for the timer to go off.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 E

11/15/2022 9781250806857

Feiwel and Friends

Hardcover Reinforced

Hardcover

Allergy Army Weisz, Sam & Weisz, Erica

With its light-hearted, engaging illustrations and allergy friendly language, this book is a perfect introduction to empower children to take care of their bodies when they have a food allergy. Follow Robbie, from Sugar Bugs, as he takes care to protect himself from any peanuts.

$14.95

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 E

Trism Books 10/10/2022 9781736347423

Beat, Beat, Thump

Edwards, Allison / Steliyana, Doneva (Illustrator)

What does anxiety feel like to a child? In this encouraging and heartwarming tale, Alex listens to the beat, beat, thump of his heart while feeling both panic and peace. When his anxiety grows, Alex uses techniques he has learned to center himself and regain his calm.

$10.95

Trade Paper

Ages 5-8 E

10/27/2022 9781953945723

National Center for Youth Issues

Nellie in Knots

Neeren, Amy / Leon, Annia (Illustrator)

Hilarious, heartwarming, and secretly packed with tips from a clinical psychologist. Nellie has worry thoughts—lots of them. But when Ms. Rubinflaker announces a class talent show, it’s officially too much. Can Nelly conquer her anxiety, or will it be the biggest disaster of the year?

$12.99

Trade Paper

Ages 7-10 F

Bushel & Peck Books 10/04/2022 9781638190974

Nikhil Out Loud Pancholy, Maulik

Thirteen-year-old Nikhil Shah is the voice actor for Raj Reddy on the hit animated series Raj Reddy in Outer Space. When his mom temporarily moves them to the small town where she grew up to take care of Nikhil’s sick grandfather, Nikhil feels as out of orbit as his character.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 F Balzer + Bray 10/11/2022 9780063091924

The Mystery of the Missing Mum

Moloney, Frances

An anxious boy searches for his missing mum in this heartfelt, funny, and unique ode to perfectly imperfect families. Jake starts the search for his mum by making a list of places she might be: Tesco? The EU? Hospital? The Bahamas?

$13.95

Trade Paper

Ages 8-12 F

Pushkin Children’s Books 11/08/2022 9781782693529

— NEW THIS FALL FROM — NORWOOD HOUSE PRESS

Astro the Alien Learns About Civics

6 NEW TITLES!

Planet Problem Solvers

5 NEW TITLES!

Meet Astro the Alien! Astro landed on Earth and now lives in Ben and Eva’s backyard in a space pod. This season they learn about different types of civic engagement. Join in as they cast their votes, celebrate important public holidays, and visit historic buildings in Washington, DC! Learn how bills become laws, the important role of the Supreme Court, where the US president lives, and more.

Written for grades 1–2

Make Your Own: Food Menu!

6 NEW TITLES!

Science concepts come to life with fun, hands-on food preparation. Make Your Own: Food Menu! includes step-bystep instructions for making bread, pasta salad, trail mix, and more—all with basic ingredients and tools. Learn about the science within these recipes, and how it affects the foods we eat.

Written for grades 2–4

Voices From Around the World

5 NEW TITLES!

Earth is full of wonderful things. It’s our home, but it has some environmental problems. Planet Problem Solvers explains our environmental problems in detail and shows how change is possible. Find out the challenges to keeping Earth healthy, and what can be done to make change, one step at a time.

Written for grades 3–6

STEM Fairy Tales

6 NEW TITLES!

Dr. Gnome-It-All is host of the most popular internet show found on the World Wondrous Web—STEM Stream. In graphic-style format, he teaches his audience about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, while entertaining them with adaptations of timeless fairy tales. STEM Fairy Tales explains science concepts as they appear in the story and gives readers a new perspective on favorite fables.

Written for grades 2–4

Nature’s Friends

6 NEW TITLES!

An authentic traditional voice welcomes readers to the Pacific Islands and guides them through the Islands’ rich stories. Each book’s contributors have a close connection to their island and provide the profound insight that comes from an authentic voice. These engaging books describe details about the culture, geography, history, and people who live there. Learn about the journey of the first island explorers to modern day life on the island.

Written for grades 3–6

OUSE

This visually appealing nonfiction series focuses on various natural elements, including animals and plants, that help support a healthy environment. With a strong focus on sustainability and conservation, readers will learn about how humans impact the environment and what can be done about it.

Written for grades 3–6

Trailblazing Female Athletes

6 NEW TITLES!

Throughout history, women have had to fight for equal opportunities in sports. Over the years, countless female athletes have broken down barriers and opened up sports to women of all ages and races. Trailblazing Female Athletes explores the diverse athletic careers of all-star women in different sports.

Written for grades 3–6

HORROR & MAGIC

Welcome to Feral Fearing, Mark

How many kids will go missing before this town admits it’s haunted? Find out in this freakily fun new graphic novel series! Mysteries. Unexplained disappearances. In five spooky stories, an intrepid young resident invites readers to look a little closer at this scenic rural town.

$21.99

Ages 8-12 741.5973

Holiday House 11/01/2022 9780823448654

Ready for a Scare?

Night, P. J. / Glass House Graphics (Illustrator)

Kelly Garcia is all set to have the perfect night. It’s the perfect time for a virtual webcam sleepover where she and her friends can scare each other silly by summoning the spirit of Miss Mary. But when her friends start disappearing, Kelly starts getting scared for real.

$20.99

Hardcover Reinforced

Ages 8-12 741.5973

Simon Spotlight 12/13/2022 9781665915700

Spirits

Lawler, Colin & Grabowski, Joseph

Spirits is an all-ages fantasy/adventure comic. It follows 12-year-old Will Thompson as he learns to see the spirits around us to find and rescue his younger brother’s stolen soul. Spirits is the winner of the Bleeding Cool Reader’s Choice Award for Best Supernatural Comic.

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 10-14 741.5973

12/12/2022 9781952126703

Rocketship Entertainment

Paradise Sands Pinfold, Levi

A captivating tale of eerie places and mystical bargains. When a young girl and her older brothers step into the ghostly Paradise Sands hotel, they fall under the rule of the mysterious Teller. The girl makes a deal with the commanding creature to free them all from his haunting paradise.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 E

Candlewick Studio 11/08/2022 9781536212822

Hardcover

A Troll Lot of Trouble

Miedoso, Andres / Rivas, Victor (Illustrator)

The team gets into a troll lot of trouble! There’s something grumpy, super stinky, and crawling with bugs underneath the stone bridge in Kersville—and it’s NOT one of the kids from town. Now if anyone crosses the bridge, they either answer three riddles…or they pay the troll toll.

$17.99

Ages 7-10 F

Little Simon 10/04/2022 9781665914123

The Unicorn’s Spell

Lane, Cort / Kini, Ankitha (Illustrator)

Freddy has started a Supernatural Action Search Squad with his brother, F.M., to track down the fantasticals that have started coming to their mountain. However, as Freddy and F.M. speed off down the mountain, Riya hears a different creature in distress.

$16.99

Ages 7-10 F

Little Bee Books 10/04/2022 9781499812992

Monstrous Matchmakers Graves, Luna

When Bella and Dee notice Yvette, the principal of YIKESSS (Yvette I. Koffin’s School for Supernatural Students), is particularly cranky lately, they think a little romance in her life will cheer her up. And who could be a better match for her than Arnold, their vice principal?

$17.99

Hardcover Reinforced

Ages 7-10 F Aladdin 11/22/2022 9781665906272

Disney Cautionary Tales

Pearson, Ridley / Larson, Abigail (Illustrator)

What you are holding is no ordinary book. This book contains scary stories. Thrilling and chilling tales that feature the worst Disney villains. They twist and turn through unfortunate circumstances. Maybe you’ve heard of a cave full of wonders where no one escapes alive? Consider yourself warned.

$19.99

Hardcover Reinforced

The Last Hope in Hopetown

Tureaud, Maria

Stranger Things meets Fake Blood in this deliciously charming and spooky debut novel about one girl’s choice to save her vampire parents or do what’s right for the greater good. After twelve-year-old human Sophie’s own mother goes rogue, Sophie decides it’s up to her to find a cure.

Ages 8-12 F Disney Press

10/04/2022 9781368062282

$16.99

Ages 8-12 F

10/04/2022 9780316368452

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Hardcover

Hardcover

Hardcover

Rick Riordan Presents The Lords of Night Cervantes, Jennifer

Fourteen-year-old Renata Santiago is the most powerful godborn of them all, a bruja with a unique combination of DNA. Ren is also a girl with ordinary hopes and dreams. When Ren receives an email about an alien sighting in Kansas, she thinks it may support her theory.

Can You Survive Dracula?

Jacobson, Ryan & Stoker, Bram

Become a vampire hunter from classic literature, and make choices to survive Bram Stoker’s Dracula in this interactive Choose Your Path adventure. The survival story puts readers in control of the action. Do you have what it takes to defeat the deadly villain?

Even More Dangerous!

Myst, Magnus / Hussung, Thomas (Illustrator) / Yarbrough, Marshall (Translator)

You are the lucky reader who can discover the secret the little bad book is willing to share. The puzzles and riddles will challenge you, but it is definitely worth it! Go ahead and take a chance! You are the baddest one there is!

—Jim James

Destiny Calling

Mabbitt, Will / Knight, Taryn (Illustrator)

Destiny is calling—but does it have the right number? It seems one last would-be traitor is still hidden in the world of the Embassy, and it’s up to Jake and his friends to take care of him—permanently. The latest adventure delivers plenty of chills, twists, and heart.

Rick Riordan Presents 10/04/2022 9781368066563 $17.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 F

$22.95

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 F

Lake 7 Creative, LLC 10/11/2022 9781940647814

Delacorte Press 10/11/2022 9780593427644 $9.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 F

$17.99

Ages 8-12 F

10/18/2022 9781536210491

Walker Books US

“I think reading is one of the greatest forms of magic available to us on the planet.”

The Little Vampire Sommer-Bodenburg, Angela

An unlikely friendship forms between a young boy and vampire in this sweet and funny first book in the series—newly translated. Nine-year-old Tony loves ghosts and horror stories, but when he’s left home alone one night, he gets quite the fright as Rudolph flies in the window!

Ages 8-12 F Aladdin 10/25/2022 9781534494084 $17.99

“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” —Stephen King“”

Glassheart Marshall, Kate Alice

The terrifying conclusion to Thirteens and Brackenbeast. Eleanor and her best friends have one last chance to escape the People Who Look Away. The last of the evil siblings is their most formidable opponent yet, with two vicious hounds and the ability to open roads across time and worlds.

Possess Me

Alexander, K. R.

From kid horror master K.R. Alexander, the story of spirit that comes back to life... by taking your body. You’ve been warned—if you summon a spirit, it may want to go back to being human... by living inside you. Another chilling tale from K.R. Alexander.

After Dark with Roxie Clark

Davis, Brooke Lauren

Instead of fearing the curse, Roxie has combined her flair for performance and her gruesome family history into a successful ghost tour. But her tour never covers the most recent death—her sister Skylar’s boyfriend, found murdered in a cornfield. A year later, Roxie’s desperate to help Skylar find closure.

Ages 8-12 F

Viking Books for Young Readers 11/01/2022 9780593526422 $18.99

Trade Paper

Ages 8-12 F Scholastic Inc 11/01/2022 9781338807394

$18.99

Ages 12-19 F

Bloomsbury YA 10/04/2022 9781547606146

Hardcover Reinforced

Hardcover

Hardcover

Flight 171 Parker, Amy Christine

In this edge-of-your-seat horror novel, a four-hour flight takes a nightmarish turn when a supernatural creature gives a group of high school students a sinister ultimatum: Choose one among them to sacrifice before the end of the flight. Or the plane will crash.

Creepy Roberts, Keiler & Sensenbrenner, Lee

Sibling duo Keiler Roberts and Lee Sensenbrenner render a compelling—and downright creepy—modern fable about kids who are hooked on their digital devices. Creepy is the contemporary answer to the shocking tales of the Brothers Grimm and bedtime moral stories.

Tell Me

More

An interview with Tanvi Berwah author of Monsters Born and Made

Q. How long have you been writing?

A. I remember wanting to create stories as soon as I understood that is something I could do. My parents gave me tapes to record stories that I was making up, and once I learned how to write properly, I began scribbling short stories, and then when I was older I was writing bad rip-offs of books like Eragon and Lord of the Rings I attempted my first full-length original novel when I was 19.

Q. Have you always wanted to be a writer?

A. Absolutely! Like I said, I have always created stories in one way or another. And because my parents encouraged my love of stories and bought me comics and children’s magazines, I knew that that is something people do for a living. Over the years I did contemplate other professions, but it wasn’t at the expense of being a writer.

Q. When did you know you wanted to write a book?

A. As soon as I knew books existed! I wasn’t capable of writing a full-length book when I was younger, but that didn’t stop me from trying. I finished my first original novel at the age of 19 and once I was satisfied that I could do it, there was no turning back.

Q. What is the inspiration for the story in Monsters Born and Made?

A. Monsters Born and Made is inspired by a lot of different things–my love of the ocean, our deteriorating natural world, rapidly increasing social inequalities, all of that sparked the idea of a broken, oceanic world. Hindu mythology also has a brief mention of emerald green water horses that dwell at the bottom of the Indian Ocean. It was such a cool bit of information that I had to use it, although I did twist the horses into a wholly new kind of animal which I call the maristag.

Q. Is there a specific message you want to share?

A. Primarily this story is an exploration of a society divided on the lines of caste and class, and how the lack of community stands against any real change. I hope this book adds to the conversation of community-building and alternate ways of social systems.

Q. What is your writing process like?

A. My writing process used to be free writing and seeing where that takes me. Now, it’s an abundance of daydreaming and thinking before I start typing. The time I take before I start writing gives me a good idea of what I want the end of the story to be like, and I build a short synopsis of major plot

points, which I think of as a map as I go on the hike of writing. In this way, I have a direction but still get the joy of exploration during the actual writing.

Q. What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?

A. My research usually involves studying history and social settings. I like to read about people, such as historical diaries and news reports, plus letters and articles. It gives me an insight into what people are actually like, while also giving me a big picture of their surroundings. For Monsters Born and Made, I also researched about climate, the sea, and sea creatures like cephalopods and how evolution takes place around oceans. I try to do this before I start writing because research is a wormhole that you can fall into and it becomes difficult to get out, and generally try to give myself a few weeks, not necessarily in a row, to keep only for research.

Q. How do you select the names of your characters?

A. It’s mostly intuition and what a name sounds like. Koral in Monsters Born and Made was always named Koral–it just clicked somehow. But other times it’s not easy, and then I spend time looking up names of actors or writers or

other kinds of artists around the world until I find something.

Q. What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

A. The beginning of the process is always the most difficult for me. Despite objectively knowing that I will have to return and revise anyway, there’s a need to get things right in the first attempt, which makes it daunting to begin. It gets easier the more I write every time and yet, when I have to start a new project, I find myself in the same space that takes a lot of effort to get out of.

Q. What is your favorite part of the story in Monsters Born and Made?

A. My favorite part of the story is Koral’s resilience. Writing this character was a joy and a catharsis, and I really hope that Koral reaches whoever needs her, like she reached out to me while I was writing this story.

Tanvi Berwah grew up wanting to touch the stars and reach back in time. She graduated from the University of Delhi with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Literature of English and lives in India. This is her debut novel.

Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and These Violent Delights, this South Asian-inspired fantasy is a gripping debut about the power of the elite, the price of glory, and one girl's chance to change it all…if she can survive!

HUMOR

The Catalogue of Hugs

Stein, Joshua David & Stein, Augustus Heeren / Lilly, Elizabeth (Illustrator)

Author and dad-fluencer Joshua David Stein offers up an array of parent-and-child hugs, from the classic to the humorously questionable, each one cleverly titled and informatively illustrated. For affectionate families everywhere comes this engaging reference volume featuring 25 kinds of hugs.

Astronomy Kruszynski, Elliot

In his distinctively humorous, somewhat subversive tone, Elliot Kruszynski (in the guise of the Prof) looks at how our understanding of our place within the universe has evolved from the days of Ancient Greece, to the discoveries of Copernicus and Gallileo, through to Newton, Einstein, and Hawking.

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 306.85

Rise x Penguin Workshop 12/27/2022 9780593521793

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 520.9

Cicada Books 10/04/2022 9781800660236

Knock-Knock Jokes and Silly Stories for Kids

Gigglin, May B. / Nguyen, Jeremy (Illustrator)

Calling all kid comedians! Hundreds of laugh-out-loud knock-knock jokes and silly stories to help kids level up their reading confidence and joke-telling skills. Kids will discover swallowed gum, peanutbutter-eating elephants, and monsters roaming the desert. Best of all, children will boost their reading skills and confidence while becoming proud joke-tellers.

Laugh-Out-Loud Valentine’s Day Jokes

Elliott, Rob / Chernyshova, Anna (Illustrator)

The #1 bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series is bringing giggles to a whole new age group! Get ready for Valentine’s Day with this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap joke book. A great activity book for little ones, including anyone looking for a boredom buster.

$8.99

Trade Paper

Ages 5-8 808.882

Z Kids 10/18/2022 9780593436035

$6.99

Trade Paper

Ages 5-8 818.5402 HarperCollins 12/06/2022 9780062991881

The Unofficial Guide to the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife Berger, Sophie / Winstone, Laura (Illustrator)

A light-hearted, but nonetheless informative insight into the fascinating beliefs and traditions of Ancient Egypt. Bastet is a mummified cat who is here to take you on a journey through the mystical death rituals of Ancient Egypt. Together, you will cross the river Styx for one final judgement.

History’s BIGGEST Show-Offs Seed, Andy / Caldwell, Sam (Illustrator)

This book takes young readers on a tour of some of history’s greatest show-offs, from wealthy kings and queens who loved to splash the cash, to masterful musicians who weren’t shy about their talents, to brilliant artists who could not stop telling others how great they were.

Ages 7-10 932

Cicada Books 10/11/2022 9781800660120

Ages 7-10 909

Happy Yak 10/25/2022 9780711275096

Just Joking 7 National Geographic

The seventh book in this gut-busting, fan-favorite series delivers 300 new laugh-out-loud knock-knocks, puns, question-and-answer jokes, tongue twisters, and more! Hilarious jokes paired with colorful, silly animal photos are sure to tickle the funny bones of kid comedians everywhere.

11/15/2022 9781426375071 $18.90

Ages 7-10 808.882

National Geographic Children’s Books

Yuck, You Suck!

Yolen, Jane & Stemple, Heidi E. Y. / Nobati, Eugenia (Illustrator)

The phrase “you suck” is perfectly appropriate when applied to this hilarious poetry collection featuring animals that sip, slurp, and otherwise suck. Dare to open these pages and you’ll find ticks, mosquitos, stingrays, elephants, jellyfish, and the particularly sucky lamprey. Featuring 16 slurpy poems.

$20.99

Ages 8-12 590

10/04/2022 9781728415666

Millbrook Press Inc

—Groucho Marx

Cannonball!

Schulz, Charles M.

Look out, below! Whether he’s playing football, howling for his dinner, or writing on his typewriter, Snoopy always makes a splash. Along the way, his brother Marbles pays a visit, Sally goes to beanbag camp, and Charlie Brown hopes his baseball team can finally win a game.

$11.99

Trade Paper

Ages 8-12 741.5697

Andrews McMeel Publishing 10/04/2022 9781524875596

Unicornado Simpson, Dana

A new school year means many things for nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. They prepare for a school dance (lame!), meet new friends (ghosts and gnomes and goblins, OH MY!), and even experience a rare supernatural phenomenon called a Unicornado!

$11.99

Trade Paper

Ages 8-12 741.5973

10/18/2022 9781524875565

Andrews McMeel Publishing

“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.”

Library Reinforced

Library Reinforced

Pucky, Prince of Bacon Dunn, Georgia

The cats of Breaking Cat News are back, and have they got news for you! When Elvis goes missing, it’s Tommy to the rescue—but just who is rescuing whom? Stayed tuned for relaxing light baths, an intruder on the couch, adventures in laundry, and more.

$11.99

Trade Paper

Ages 10-14 741.5697

10/18/2022 9781524871284

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack, Vol. 24 Davis, Jim

There’s only one thing better than a Garfield collection: three Garfield collections! Garfield Goes Hog Wild: Yeehaw! When it comes to eating, Garfield—with his Texas-sized appetite—doesn’t hold back. Garfield What Leftovers?: Leftovers? Garfield doesn’t get the concept. Garfield Livin’ the Sweet Life: Garfield really gets into desserts.

New Picture Books from Beaming Books

$16.00

Trade Paper

Ages 10-14 741.5973

12/06/2022 9780593156506

Ballantine Books

POETRY

My First Learn-to-Talk Book: Things That Go Cohen, Stephanie

Help little ones learn to talk with fun-to-read rhymes written by an early speech expert! Teaching speech can be as simple as beep-beep!

Created by a speech-language pathologist, My First Learn-to-Talk Book: Things That Go pairs favorite vehicles with a proven approach designed to help youngsters learn to talk.

Where Do Big Creatures Sleep at Night?

Simmons, Steven J. / Simmons, Cliff R. (Illustrator)

Big animals sleep, just like you! But where? And how? Let’s take a look at what some big creatures do when you are asleep and the day is through. From gorillas to elephants and ostriches to rhinos, this rhyming book shows kids where big animals bed down in the wild.

Shiny Snow Machines Mitton, Tony

Amazing Machines: Snow Machines follows the animal team as they wrap up warm and explore things that go in the snow! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love, including zambonis, ice trucks, snow-making machines, snowgliders, and much more.

Ice Cycle

Gianferrari, Maria / Chen, Jieting (Illustrator)

A poetic introduction to the many forms ice can take. Pancake ice, floebergs, glaciers, icicles... cold temperatures create an astonishing variety of ice forms! Brief poems and ethereal illustrations introduce readers to the many different types of ice on land and at sea.

Sourcebooks Explore 12/06/2022 9781728248134 $9.99

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 372.6

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 591.519 Charlesbridge Publishing 11/08/2022 9781623541439

Ages 3-6 629.225 Kingfisher 11/22/2022 9780753478394 $12.99

Hardcover

$20.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 551.31

Millbrook Press Inc 10/04/2022 9781728436609

Where We Come From

Coy, John / Gibney, Shannon / Shin, Sun Yung / Wilson, Diane (Illustrator) Dion MBD

In this unique collaboration, four authors lyrically explore where they each come from-literally and metaphorically-as well as what unites all of us as humans. Richly layered illustrations connect past and present, making for an accessible and visually striking look at history, family, and identity.

Michael Rosen’s Sticky McStickstick Rosen, Michael / Ross, Tony (Illustrator)

Told with honesty and good humor, this moving picture book recounts beloved author Michael Rosen’s recovery from Covid. After being admitted to the hospital in 2020 for treatment of Covid, Michael Rosen had to learn to walk again. The former British Children’s Laureate offers a personal and openhearted account.

Carolrhoda Books 10/04/2022 9781541596122 $18.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 920

The Real Dada Mother Goose Scieszka, Jon / Rothman, Julia (Illustrator)

The classic nursery rhymes we know and love—upside-down, backward, in gibberish, and fresh out of bounds—as only Jon Scieszka could stage them. Inspired by Dadaism’s rejection of reason and rational thinking, this anthology of absurdity unravels the fabric of classic nursery rhymes and stitches them back together.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 616

Candlewick Press 11/08/2022 9781536225327

Love Your Amazing Self

Jones-Quartey, Ofosu / Okoye, Ndubisi (Illustrator)

The empowering lyrical verse of Ofosu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher and hip-hop musician, offers a unique entry point to mindfulness and self-empowerment, with words that call out to be spoken, recited, or sung aloud. Short reflections and activities accompanying each verse help kids embody the messages.

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 7-10 398.8

Candlewick Press 10/11/2022 9780763694340

Counting in Dog Years and Other Sassy Math Poems

Franco, Betsy / Tey, Priscilla (Illustrator)

Award-winning author Betsy Franco is back with another pitch-perfect performance that explores a range of math topics in a way that relates math to the daily lives of children. Even the most mathematically disinclined will warm to these 29 innovative poems, illustrated with game-changing wit and whimsy.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 7-10 811.6

Storey Publishing, LLC 11/22/2022 9781635865479

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 811.54

10/11/2022 9781536201161

Candlewick Press

Follow that Word

Agard, John / Abe, Momoko (Illustrator)

The father of performance poetry, John Agard, brings you a collection of riotously funny poems. A dazzling collection of over sixty poems, Follow that Word delivers John Agard’s musings on people and places from the modern and historical world.

$13.99

Ages 8-12 811 Hachette Children’s 11/01/2022 9781444964974

Paper

What Color Is Goodness?

Morrison, Emily / McDonnell, Pam (Illustrator)

Goodness does not look like one color, size, or shape. The subtleties and nuances, beauty and undersides, are always waiting to be uncovered. Emily Morrison offers a vision of kindness, acceptance, and understanding for our unsettling times within this beautiful book of poetry.

$22.95

Hardcover

Ages 10-14 811.6

Susan Schadt Press 11/01/2022 9798985071337

Fly Hughes, Alison

A powerful novel in free verse about courage, connection, and selfdiscovery. Felix Landon Yarrow, a 14-year-old with cerebral palsy, is captivated by the noble ideals of knighthood. So when he fears a school villain poses a danger to his lady love, finding a way to save her becomes his quest.

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 10-14 F

Kids Can Press 10/04/2022 9781525305832

When Grandpa Was the Moon

French, Stuart / Fonseca, Francisco (Illustrator)

When Grandpa leaves, where does he go? Little ones will let their imagination take flight as they wander through the endearing world that their grandparent calls home. When Grandpa Was the Moon helps little ones understand that a loved one may be gone, but they’re still here in many ways.

$18.95

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 E

10/11/2022 9780645435825

Ethicool Books

Hanukkah, Here I Come!

Steinberg, David / Palacios, Sara (Illustrator)

The candles are lit and the latkes are frying—Hanukkah is here! Welcome in the holiday with poems from author D. J. Steinberg that highlight the family fun, dizzying dreidels, and mighty Maccabee stories that Hanukkah is sure to bring.

$5.99

Trade Paper

Ages 3-6 E

10/11/2022 9780593094266

Grosset & Dunlap

Little Hearts

Ghigna, Charles / East, Jacqueline (Illustrator)

Join a group of animal friends as they explore and discover the many “little hearts” that are found in nature. This gentle introduction to the world of nature for young children, written in rhyming stanzas, reminds us to take our time and appreciate our surroundings and the beauty of nature.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 E

11/15/2022 9781636550305

Red Comet Press

Ready for Spaghetti

Rosen, Michael / Dunbar, Polly (Illustrator)

Rosen and Dunbar join forces for 32 irresistible rhymes that revel in toddlers’ everyday lives. Fizzing with rhythm, energy, and laughter, this perfect gift-book introduction to poetry celebrates the day-to-day routines of early childhood.

11/15/2022 9781536224979 $18.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 E

What Little Girls Are Made Of

Hill, Susanna Leonard / Shipman, Talitha (Illustrator)

Elaborating on the well-known nursery rhyme, this special story moves beyond stereotypes and encourages readers to inspire a new generation of unique, wonderful girls! This empowering book encourages every little girl to feel confident in who she is and what she loves to do, loving herself inside and out.

Candlewick Press

$10.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 E

Sourcebooks Wonderland 12/06/2022 9781728251424

The Missing Notebook! Gallo, Tina

Donkey Hodie and Purple Panda have a dance party at Donkey’s house. But they make a bit of a mess, and now Panda can’t find his poetry notebook for his poetry reading! Will Donkey be able to clean up the mess in time to locate the missing notebook?

$4.99

Trade Paper

Ages 3-6 E

Simon Spotlight 12/13/2022 9781665928342

The Night Before Lunar New Year Wing, Natasha / Ho, Lingfeng / Wummer, Amy (Illustrator0

Discover all the celebratory traditions surrounding Lunar New Year. It’s the night before Lunar New Year, and a little girl is excited for all of the celebrations to come. There’s only one problem: she’s a bit nervous about all of the loud noises at the upcoming Lunar New Year Parade.

$5.99

Trade Paper

Ages 3-6 E

Grosset & Dunlap 12/27/2022 9780593384213

Valentine’s Day, Here I Come!

Steinberg, David / Stansfield, Laurie (Illustrator)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a collection of funny and festive poems from the author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come! From making Valentine’s Day cards for everyone to eating oodles of heart-shaped candy, these sweet poems are the perfect way to spread the love!

Ages 3-6 E Grosset & Dunlap 12/27/2022 9780593387177 $5.99

Black Gold

Obuobi, Laura / Ladd, London (Illustrator)

This lyrical picture book is a joyous, poetic celebration of Black children and a reminder of the Universe’s unconditional love in stunning verse and captivating collage. Laura Obuobi’s empowering, whimsical text and London Ladd’s lustrous, captivating illustrations will inspire children to love themselves exactly as they are.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 E HarperCollins 10/11/2022 9780063015760

Maybe You Might

Foxell, Imogen / Cunha, Anna (Illustrator)

An earth-themed mantra for our times. A young girl makes a choice to plant a seed by a long dead riverbed. Little does she know that from this single, small act, a vibrant ecosystem will grow. This inspiring poem is a love letter to our ailing planet.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 E Lantana Publishing 10/04/2022 9781913747862

A Poem Grows Inside You

Howes, Katey / Brockman Lee, Heather (Illustrator)

We all hold the seed of something wonderful inside us, just waiting for the right moment to bloom. In A Poem Grows Inside You, the seed of an idea waits for the rhythm of the rainfall to awaken it, then takes root and begins to grow.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 E

Innovation Press 10/04/2022 9781943147991

Where Did Poppy Go?

Silver, Gail / Quartey, Amanda (Illustrator)

After a grandfather dies, a father and son journey forward through seasons and time, discovering how our loved ones remain with us even after they pass on. The lovely rhyme and poetry offers a heartfelt way to discuss loss and grief with a child.

$18.95

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 E

Plum Blossom Books 11/01/2022 9781952692246

Little Warriors, Big Lives

Fausett, Esther / Banerjee, Mousam (Illustrator)

An engaging poetry picture book that empowers and comforts children battling critical illnesses. It allows caregivers, friends, and family to read to children relatable poems that are positive, upbeat, daring, optimistic, fun, and heartwarming, despite their diagnosis.

A collection of enjoyable literary works filled with encouragement, solace, and lightheartedness.

Garvey in the Dark Grimes, Nikki

Capturing the shock and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of Garvey, a beloved character, Nikki Grimes’s newest novel in verse shows readers how to find hope in difficult times. When Garvey’s father gets sick, Garvey must find a way to use newfound musical skills to bring hope.

Ages 5-8 E

Histria Kids 11/01/2022 9781592111718

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 F Wordsong 10/25/2022 9781635925265

A Seed in the Sun Salazar, Aida

A farm-working girl with big dreams meets activist Dolores Huerta and joins the 1965 protest for workers’ rights in this tender-hearted middle grade novel in verse. Lula Viramontes aches to one day become someone whom no one can ignore: a daring ringleader in a Mexican traveling circus.

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 F

Dial Press 10/25/2022 9780593406601

Tell Me

More

An interview with Andrea J. Loney author of the Abby in Orbit series

Q. How did you know you wanted to write this series?

A. The original idea for the Abby in Orbit series came from an editor at Albert Whitman and Company When I heard the pitch, something like – “Anne of Green Gables in space starring a distracted little Black girl who struggles with focus and microgravity” — I just knew I

Q. What kind of research did you do for this series? How long do you spend researching before beginning a book?

A. I’ve read dozens and dozens of articles, watch videos, and listen to lectures from experts in aerospace from space agencies all over the world. I’ve been fascinated by space travel since I was a

village of 100 people, including families and children. So, some aspects of Abby’s world on the OASIS ISS are actually based on my own life as a circus girl!

Q. How long have you been writing?

A. I’ve been writing children’s books professionally since about 2014, but I’ve written for theater, film, and television since I was in high school and well into my thirties. Before that I wrote little comic strips, poems, and puppet shows. It seems like I’ve always been writing!

had to write it. It sounded like so much fun. I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

A. All of my books carry a central theme of “just be yourself, even if others don’t understand you at first.” But when it comes to the Abby in Orbit books, I hope that readers will also think about how different people can get along, celebrate each other’s individuality, and work together for a common cause. Because just like the residents of the OASIS International Space Station, the people of our planet are all in this together.

little kid. I remember spending every night watching the sky the summer that Skylab fell, viewing every space shuttle launch that I could, and being particularly interested in the saga of Space Station Mir. And as it turns out, Nivair Gabriel, my awesome editor for the Abby in Orbit series, used to be an aerospace engineer! So, we discuss the technical and historical aspects of the stories as well during the editing process.

Q. How have your personal experiences influenced your books?

A. After I got my MFA from NYU, I immediately ran away with the Big Apple Circus for a year. We travelled up and down the eastern seaboard, and it was the first time I’d experienced a work/life mobile

Andrea J. Loney

with an MFA in dramatic writing from New York University. She won the 2014 Lee and Low New Voices Award for Take a Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee and is the author of the Caldecott Honor book Double Bass Blues. Andrea lives in California.

Q. Is there a specific message you want to share with readers of this series?

“I just knew I had to write it. It sounded like so much fun. I couldn’t stop thinking about it.”

SCHOOL STORIES

Madeline’s 123 Bemelmans, Ludwig

Ludwig Bemelmans’s beloved character Madeline is back, and here to teach young readers how to count. Using familiar faces and settings from the classic and beloved Madeline books, readers will delight in learning how to count one through 10 with Madeline!

Just. Like. You.

Steiner, Meredith / Sandhu, Avneet (Illustrator)

A rhyming story in celebration of diversity that introduces readers to all the different members of a classroom, and what makes each of them uniquely who they are. Written in a melodic, read-aloud-ready rhyme, Just. Like. You. is a joyful celebration of individuality and diversity.

Speak up Sami

Hussain Shabana / Aldacher Mariam (Illustrator)

Sami is a quiet boy who does not enjoy going to school, but things begin to change when a new boy, Gamba, joins his class. When Sami sees Gamba being teased, will he be brave enough to find his voice and speak up?

Cocoa Magic

Bradley, Sandra / Grimard, Gabrielle (Illustrator)

In a story where empathy and generosity shine as much as the tempered chocolates, eight-year-old Daniel learns from his chocolatier great-uncle and discovers how much comfort a small act of kindness can bring. In a cozy 1920s chocolate shop, the special ingredients are empathy, generosity, and thoughtful acts of kindness.

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 E

Viking Books for Young Readers 11/15/2022 9780593349892 $7.99

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 E

Pow! Kids Books 10/04/2022 9781576879856

$14.95

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 E

10/11/2022 9780860378877

Kube Publishing Ltd

$18.95

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 E

Pajama Press 11/08/2022 9781772782646

Rock That Vote

Fleming, Meg / Cummins, Lucy Ruth (Illustrator)

An interactive, joyful celebration of classroom elections and the power of voting. Fins, paws, wings, or claws? With so many choices for a new class pet, these kids have the big task of picking a critter to become part of their classroom family.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 E

Dial Press 10/04/2022 9780593108352

13 Stories About Ayana

Schwartz, Amy

A loving look at the ups and downs of being a preschooler in the big city. Thirteen illustrated vignettes capture the wonder and humor of everyday life for a toddler named Ayana. Amy Schwartz shows us how a young child experiences the warmth of family, friends, and neighbors.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 E

11/22/2022 9780823448296

Holiday House

My Name Is Not Ed Tug

Nielander, Amy

A sweet, whimsical story about the meaningfulness behind a person’s name and the power of accepting people just as they are. Edimorwhitimormiligimmus Tug has a special name that is all his own. But his teacher thinks it’s too long and hard to say. One day she shortens it to... Ed.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 E

10/11/2022 9781513134871

West Margin Press

Bright Spot

Chase, Aimee / Mangal, Sakshi (Illustrator)

Lexi is all about rules and schedules, so when the first day of school brings unwelcome surprises, she starts to get anxious. Before her worries spin out of control, a friendly bright spot appears and shines its light on everyday tools and strategies for overcoming anxiety.

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 E

10/18/2022 9781510768710

Sky Pony Press

“I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message.”

—Steve Irwin “”

SCHOOL STORIES

BestoftheStacks

True Creative Talents

Higgins, Carter / Mann, Jennifer K. (Illustrator)

There’s a lot going on in Room 19. A sleepover? A talent show? And worst of all, new table groups?! Can Audrey L welcome change into her newfound classroom calm? Or is this the beginning of the end?

$14.99

Hardcover

Ages 7-10 F

10/11/2022 9781452183954

Chronicle Books

Jordan J and the Truth About Jordan J Holt, K. A.

This laugh-out-loud, honest novel-in-verse from award-winning author K.A. Holt tells the story of Jordan J—an opinionated middle schooler trying to find his place at school, at home, and even on the dance floor. Jordan J has a lot to say.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 F

09/27/2022 9781797206097

Chronicle Books

The Real Deal Stoddard, Lindsey

In this charming standalone, two best friends tackle bullying and discover the danger and power of secrets. Not every friendship can be the real deal, but for Gabe and Oliver, that’s never been a question. Until now. And then there’s Reuben, the new boy who just moved to town.

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 F

HarperCollins 10/25/2022 9780063206854

Ezra Exposed Feldman, Amy Epstein

Debut. Finally, at the end of fifth grade, Ezra’s parents come through and get him a phone. The phone changes everything. Then Ezra takes a photo that pushes things over the edge, and suddenly he’s in the principal’s office with his parents.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 F

11/01/2022 9798200797486

Blackstone Publishing

Winter Blunderland

Patterson, James & Sitts, Brian / Tejido, Jomike (Illustrator)

Sometimes middle school feels like a dangerous mission in the cold, unforgiving tundra. Sometimes it literally is. Will Rafe survive his most (frost)biting adventure yet? Things heat up at Hills Village Middle School when Rafe gets an invitation from Dr. Daria Deerwin to join a research study on polar bears.

$13.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 F

11/07/2022 9780316500203

Jimmy Patterson Books

Everyone Hates Kelsie Miller Ireland, Meredith

Today Tonight Tomorrow meets v in this whip-smart young adult novel about a girl who embarks on a road trip with her longtime rival to win back her best friend and his girlfriend. What could go wrong?

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 12-19 F

10/11/2022 9781665906975

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

If You Could See the Sun Liang, Ann

Alice Sun has always felt invisible at her elite Beijing international boarding school. In a YA debut that’s Gossip Girl with a speculative twist, a Chinese-American girl monetizes her strange new invisibility powers by discovering and selling her wealthy classmates’ most scandalous secrets.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 12-19 F

Inkyard Press 10/11/2022 9781335915849

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL

Going Places

Bolden, Tonya / Velasquez, Eric (Illustrator)

A nonfiction picture book about the Green Book, a travel guide by Victor Hugo Green, a Black postal worker from Harlem, made to help African Americans stay safe while traveling during segregation. Awardwinning author Tonya Bolden and acclaimed illustrator Eric Velasquez shine a light on this little-known history.

$17.99

Ages 3-8 305.896

Quill Tree Books 10/04/2022 9780062967404

It’s My Body

Spilsbury, Louise / Mariani, Mirella (Illustrator)

This brightly colored, illustrated title teaches children about body privacy and why private parts should be kept private. They’ll discover what is inappropriate, and be encouraged to speak up if they are uncomfortable with how other people treat them. The book also covers the topic of secrets.

$13.99

Trade Paper

Ages 5-8 362.76

Franklin Watts Ltd 11/15/2022 9781445161686

If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad

Wilkins, Ebony / Walthall, Steffi (Illustrator)

How did the Underground Railroad get its name? Why is it called a railroad? How did people find it? Who operated it? Ebony Joy Wilkins answers all these questions and more in this comprehensive guide to the Underground Railroad. A great choice for Civil War units.

$22.99

Hardcover

Ages 7-10 973.7115

11/01/2022 9781338788921

Scholastic Paperbacks

The Antiracist Kid

Jewell, Tiffany / Miles, Nicole (Illustrator)

In this book, systemic racism and the antiracist tools to fight it are easily accessible to the youngest readers. This book teaches younger children the words, language, and methods to recognize racism and injustice—and what to do when they encounter it at home, at school, and in the media.

$14.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 303.385

Versify 10/04/2022 9780358629399

The Underground Abductor

Hale, Nathan

A deluxe edition of the original graphic novel—with 16 pages of new material! Araminta Ross was born an enslaved person in Delaware in the early 19th century. After years of backbreaking labor and the constant threat of being sold and separated from her family, she escaped north to freedom.

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 305.5

10/11/2022 9781419762178

Amulet Books

BestoftheStacks

Seen and Unseen

Partridge, Elizabeth / Tamaki, Lauren (Illustrator)

This important work of nonfiction features powerful images of the Japanese-American incarceration captured by three photographers— Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake, and Ansel Adams—along with firsthand accounts of this grave moment in history. Elizabeth Partridge and Lauren Tamaki examine the history, heartbreak, and injustice.

$21.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 940.5317

Chronicle Books 10/25/2022 9781452165103

Michaels Desserts

Platt, Michael C.

Debut cookbook from Michael C. Platt, a teen baker, social entrepreneur, and food-justice advocate. Build skills in the kitchen, whip up some tasty treats, celebrate history, learn about Michael’s mission to end food insecurity one dessert at a time, and find out how you can do it, too.

$17.99

Trade Paper

Ages 8-12 641.86

11/01/2022 9781684620470

Mixed Media Resources

Slavery

Erre, Fabrice / Savoia, Sylvain (Illustrator)

Modern-day kids Annie and Nico go on a magical history tour to understand one of society’s lowest points… slavery. From the oriental slave trade to transatlantic slave trade that pillaged Africa of its peoples and riches, Annie and Nico explain this tragic phenomenon with compassion and clarity.

$6.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 973.71 Papercutz 12/13/2022 9781545809822

The Basketball Game

Snider, Hart / Covernton, Sean (Illustrator)

Healing wounds and changing worldviews, all though a simple game of basketball. Nine-year-old Hart is attending Jewish summer camp for the first time. As if that isn’t awkward enough, the camp is going to play host to some very particular visitors, though the kids at camp don’t know that yet.

$19.95

Hardcover

Ages 10-14 305.8924

Firefly Books Ltd 09/01/2022 9780228103912

Citizen She!

Stevan, Caroline / Braslina, Elina (Illustrator) / Bailat-Jones, Michelle (Translator)

Citizen She! tracks the global fight for women’s suffrage from the first pioneers in the eighteenth century to the heroines of today. What does it mean to have a vote, and why did women have to fight so hard to get one? How did they fight for it?

$19.99

Ages 10-14 920 Helvetiq 10/11/2022 9783907293720

The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee

Treuer, David / Adapted by Keenan, Sheila

Adapted for young adults from the adult nonfiction book of the same name. The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee argues that Native American culture is far from defeated—if anything, it is thriving. This is a story of Native American resilience and reinvention.

$19.99

Ages 12-19 970.0049

Viking Books for Young Readers 10/18/2022 9780593203477

Embrace Your Size

Hara

A love letter to those who dream of being fashionable but consider their weight as an obstacle, this uplifting comic essay by a plus-sized author chronicles her own journey with body positivity and learning to love herself as she is.

$17.00

Trade

Ages 12-19 306.4613

Yen Press 11/22/2022 9781975347291

Fight Back

Dassu, A. M.

Amina’s Voice meets A Good Kind of Trouble in this story about 13-year-old Aaliyah, who feels alone after putting on a hijab for the first time, but finds friends and allies through organizing a protest at her school. An essential read to encourage empathy, challenge stereotypes, and foster positive action.

$21.95

Hardcover

Ages 10-14 F

10/11/2022 9781643795881

Tu Books

Suck It In and Smile

Beaudoin-Masse, Laurence / Tanaka, Shelley (Translator)

A funny, touching look at the life of a social media influencer who starts to question the #goals life she has created for herself. What if, by trying to become everything Ellie wanted to be, she’s lost herself along the way?

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 12-19 F

10/04/2022 9781773068091

Groundwood Books

We Are the Scribes Pink, Randi

Ruth Fitz is surrounded by activism. When her family is rocked by tragedy, Ruth stops writing. As life goes on, Ruth’s mother is presented with a political opportunity she can’t refuse. As Senator Fitz is more absent, Ruth begins receiving parchment letters with a seal reading WE ARE THE SCRIBES.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 12-19 F

Feiwel and Friends 10/18/2022 9781250820310

Friends Like These Alvarez, Jennifer Lynn

Jake tells his girlfriend that they have to go to Tegan’s end-of-summer party. Now a girl is missing. Everyone is a suspect. And Jake seems to have a lot to hide. When a body is discovered at the beach, friends start turning on friends, and lies start piling upon lies.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 12-19 F

11/01/2022 9780593309674

Delacorte Press

Jasmine Zumideh Needs a Win Boyer, Susan Azim

When an international incident crashes into a high school election, Jasmine is caught between doing the right thing and chasing her dream. It’s 1979, and Jasmine Zumideh is ready to get out of her stale, Southern California suburb and into her dream school, NYU, where she’ll major in journalism.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 12-19 F

11/01/2022 9781250833686

Wednesday Books

Some Kind of Hate Littman, Sarah Darer

Declan Taylor is furious at the world. After winning state as a freshman starting pitcher, he accidentally messes up his throwing arm. Finn is the first person who might be just as angry. Finn also introduces Declan to others who understand how white kids like them are being denied opportunities.

$18.99

Ages 12-19 F

11/01/2022 9781338746815

Scholastic Press

Torch Miller-Lachmann, Lyn

Czechoslovakia, 1969. Seventeen-year-old Pavol has watched his country’s freedoms disappear. He’s seen his own dreams disappear, too. In a fatal act of protest against the oppressive new government, he sets himself on fire in public. Instead, Pavol’s death launches a government investigation into three of his closest friends.

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 12-19 F

11/01/2022 9781728415680

Carolrhoda LAB

The 9:09 Project Parsons, Mark H.

It’s been two years since his mom’s death. To help make sense of the passing of time, Jamison picks up the camera his mother gave him. A thoughtful exploration about finding oneself, learning to hope after loss, and recognizing the role that even strangers can play in the healing process.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 12-19 F

11/15/2022 9780593309759

Delacorte Press

Other Side of the Tracks Alyse, Charity

Young adult debut. There is an unspoken agreement between the racially divided towns of Bayside and Hamilton: no one steps over the train tracks that divide them. Or else. Not until Zach Whitman anyway, a white boy who moves in from Philly and who dreams of music.

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 12-19 F

11/22/2022 9781534497719

Denene Millner Books

Right on Cue Bradley, Sabine

Years after being taken away from her alcoholic mother and placed in a foster home, Alex is finally taking hold of her future and applying to film schools. But right on cue, her birth mother comes back into her life. Then Alex learns her mother is very sick.

$16.35

Ages 12-19 F

12/16/2022 9781978596160

West 44 Books

Big Emotions

Ulyeva, Elena / Agafonova, Olga (Illustrator)

Children learn about emotions and how to handle them in this engaging story about Cam the chameleon, who experiences a range of feelings and changes different colors when he sets out on a journey to visit his grandmother.

10 Things I Love About You!

McLean, Danielle / Habib, Grace (Illustrator)

This adorable board book celebrates the special love between a parent and child while introducing the numbers 1 through 10.

Features a touch-and-feel texture on the cover and throughout the book. In this sweet offering, a young child describes 10 reasons why they love their parent.

I Love You, Cockatoo! Aspinall, Sarah

“I love you, Cockatoo!” says Mama, Papa, and Aunt P. But little Cockatoo isn’t so sure. What about when he disturbs Mama’s morning bath, or wakes Papa up from a nap, or gets breakfast all over Aunt P’s clean kitchen floor?

The Little Coven

Harrison, Penny / Mineker, Vivian (Illustrator)

The unique power of female friendship is celebrated as we watch these three girls support and uplift each other as they move through life. From children playing at casting spells and making potions, to young women coming together to talk and laugh under the stars.

Boney

Fagan, Cary / Tolstikova, Dasha (Illustrator)

Annabelle discovers an animal bone in the woods and decides to make it her new plaything. But nature ends up moving Annabelle in mysterious ways. This thought-provoking story encourages a deeper sense of wonder about the natural world and celebrates the wilderness that lives within us all.

Clever Publishing 02/14/2023 9781956560039 $9.99

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 E

$12.99

Hardcover

Ages 2-5 E

11/01/2022 9781664350373

Tiger Tales

$18.99

Hardcover Reinforced

Ages 2-5 E

Viking Books for Young Readers 12/20/2022 9780593327425

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 E

10/01/2022 9781760508128

Little Hare Books

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6 E

10/04/2022 9781773065489

Groundwood Books

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The Book of Mean People

Morrison, Toni & Morrison, Slade / Lemaitre, Pascal (Illustrator)

A new edition for a new world. In Toni Morrison’s second illustrated book collaboration with her son Slade, she offers a humorous and insightful look at how children experience meanness and anger in our world. Features a new cover and back matter, including an afterword by author Jewell Parker Rhodes.

$18.99

Ages 3-6 E

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 11/08/2022 9780316349673

All the Love on This Island

Davis, Natalie / Kim, Minji (Illustrator)

In the spirit of Guess How Much I Love You, this book explores the love that runs deep between Moana and her grandmother. Moana and her grandmother take turns comparing their love for one another to all the different things they can find on their island home of Motunui.

$17.99

Ages 3-6 E

Disney Press 12/06/2022 9781368078009

Even Superheroes Get Scared

Becker, Shelly / Kaban, Eda (Illustrator)

Even superheroes get scared sometimes. When that happens, do they run and hide? NO! They acknowledge the feeling, then choose to be brave! There are villains to fight and cities to save! Young readers can follow the superheroes’ examples and take deep breaths, ask for help, and face new challenges.

$18.99

Ages 3-6 E

12/06/2022 9781454943426

Union Square Kids

My Friend Ben and the First Snow Beyl, Charles

Chip and Ben join their neighbors in a celebration of the first snow of the season. Chip helps his parents gather food. The next day, he and Ben join all the other pond animals as they build a snow fort, ice skate, go sledding, and have their First Snow Party.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 E Albert Whitman & Company 09/1/2022 9780807554708

Calling the Wind

Ludwig, Trudy / Otoshi, Kathryn (Illustrator)

In a small village in Japan, a family mourns the loss of their loved one. Each family member grieves in their own way, but it is not until they discover an old-fashioned telephone booth on a windswept hill that they begin to heal.

$18.99

Ages 3-8 E

Knopf Books for Young Readers 10/04/2022 9780593426401

Hardcover

Hardcover Reinforced

Hardcover

Hardcover

Background art from the The Forgotten Five Book 2: The Invisible Spy © 2022 by Brian Thompson

Everybody!

Gravel, Elise

Everybody! is a touching and funny exploration of empathy and unity—featuring Elise Gravel’s signature quirky and funny monsters! Everybody is unique and different. But we are all more similar than we think. Young readers will enjoy all the different sizes, shapes, and colors of the monsters.

$15.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 E

10/04/2022 9781338830897

Scholastic Press

The Angry Monk and the Fly

Schneider,Tina

This accessible picture book teaches the value of mindfulness. Even monks get angry sometimes. That’s when it’s time to pause and reflect. At the end of the book, various animals share simple instructions on how to mediate and breathe.

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 E

10/11/2022 9780804853750

Tuttle Publishing

Doubt

Valentinis, Pia

With subtle humor and a little bit of irony, each spread illustrates common self-doubts through quirky animals, each asking a simple question and creating a comfortable atmosphere for the reader. Ideal for social and emotional learning curriculums, teaching children how to manage doubts.

$14.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 E

10/25/2022 9780764364389

Schiffer Kids

Laney Dances in the Rain

Willard, Ken / Rivera, Matthew (Illustrator)

The vivid artwork in this wordless picture book tells the story of a little girl who loves to dance in the rain—no matter what anyone thinks. Laney loves to dance in the pouring rain. One day, she encounters a scowling boy who tries to ruin her fun outside.

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 E

10/25/2022 9781631986659

Free Spirit Publishing

Girls Rock

Bellante, Claudia

Three young Muslim girls in Indonesia discover their passion for heavy metal music in this empowering new picture book. In a small village in Java, Indonesia, the girls find new meaning in their lives and new ways to connect to their religion.

$18.95

Hardcover

Ages 3-8 F

11/01/2022 9781623718084

Crocodile Books

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Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs

Gutta, Razeena Omar / Mirza, Manal (Illustrator)

Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories— and her hijab is always styled superbly. But when her overflowing collection gets a little out of hand, Hana knows something needs to be done... and comes up with a clever plan for sharing her talents and possessions with her community!

09/20/22 9781646866205 $16.99

Ages 5-8 E

oftheStacks

Count On Us!

Snyder, Gabi / Walsh, Sarah (Illustrator)

Learn how a movement builds from one person to a billion in this A to Z environmental activism book. Readers count from 1 to 10— and then in larger increments to a billion—as they learn new terms, from “conservation” to “activism.” Inset boxes provide easy-tounderstand definitions.

Barefoot Books

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How to Eat a Book

Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod

One by one, Sheila, Gerald, and Geraldine are eaten... by their books. This peculiar turn of events flings them far and wide. Sheila escapes the weight of the world entirely, while Gerald braves the wonder of seeing it up close. And Geraldine turns as terrifically terrible as she possibly can.

09/20/2022 9781646866243 $17.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 F

Debra the Gizebra

Wisely & Co / Vermeulen, Karen (Illustrator)

It’s Debra’s first day at school, but as she walks up to the Savanna School gates, she realizes that none of the other animals look quite like her. Debra the Gizebra is a fun and empowering book about a oneof-a-kind animal that teaches us how to embrace our differences.

Barefoot Books

Build a House

Giddens, Rhiannon / Mikai, Monica (Illustrator)

Written as a song to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, Build a House tells the story of a people who would not be moved and the music that sustained them. Steeped in sorrow and joy, resilience and resolve, turmoil and transcendence, this debut offers a proud view of history.

10/04/2022 9781454945444 $17.99

Ages 5-8 E

Union Square Kids

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 E

Whitefox Publishing 10/06/2022 9781913532765

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 E

10/11/2022 9781536222524

Candlewick Press

Hardcover

Shoham’s Bangle

Sassoon, Sarah / Kelner, Noa (Illustrator)

This exciting story is an #OwnVoices story by a Jewish author whose family came from Baghdad. Shoham’s bangle jingles and jangles, clinks, and clacks. Shoham wears a golden bangle on her wrist, just like her Nana Aziza.

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 E

Kar-Ben Publishing 11/01/2022 9781728438962

BestoftheStacks

Fashionista

Clarke, Maxine Beneba

Sometimes you go for clothes that are comfy-careless or just-blendin fine. Whatever you wear, find something you love and fast-make it your thing. You’re a fashionista! Alive with bold, vibrant, minimalist illustrations, Maxine Beneba Clarke’s freeform text celebrates the joy of expressing yourself through fashion.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8 E

12/06/2022 9781536223774

Candlewick Press

Making Happy

Sheth, Sheetal / Le, Khoa (Illustrator)

When Leila’s mother gets sick, lots of things change for her family. But one important thing stays the same: they still have each other, and they know how to find joy and laughter! The poetic, uplifting story and hopeful ending are based on the author’s own experience battling cancer.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 7-10 E

09/20/22 9781646866229

Barefoot Books

The Secret of the Jade Bangle

Trinh, Linda / Nguyen, Clayton (Illustrator)

When Anne and her younger siblings are given gifts passed on to them by Grandma, Anne soon realizes that hers—a jade bangle— has a secret power. One that might just give her the strength to stand up to her ballet teacher, who treats her differently than her white classmates.

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 7-10 F

Annick Press Ltd 10/18/2022 9781773217154

Skateboard Star

Torres, Jennifer / Jose, Gladys (Illustrator)

The Valle Grande Games skateboarding competition is coming up, and the winner gets a brand-new board. The trouble is, normally fearless Coco has lost her skateboarding mojo at the worst possible time. Cat discovers that Coco has outgrown her lucky flannel, and without it, she’s lost her confidence.

$17.99

Hardcover Reinforced

Ages 7-10 F

Aladdin 11/22/2022 9781534483132

Weird Rules to Follow Spencer, Kim

In this novel for middle readers told in vignettes, Mia and her best friend, Lara, have very different experiences growing up in a northern fishing community in the 1980s. Mia begins to notice how adults treat her differently, just because she is Indigenous.

$12.95

Ages 8-12 F

10/18/2022 9781459835580

Orca Book Publishers

Controlled Burn Downing, Erin Soderberg

Twelve-year-old Maia’s parents say she’s lucky to have smelled the smoke, lucky to have pulled her sister, Amelia, out of their burning house. When she’s sent to spend the summer with her grandparents, Maia discovers that her anxieties and demons are intent on following her wherever she goes.

$26.99

Ages 8-12 F

11/01/2022 9781338776027

Scholastic Press

Midnight at the Shelter Steveson, Nanci Turner

Rescue dog MahDi is happy helping his human partner, “MomDoc,” with the important work at her vet clinic and the local animal shelter. When the shelter is suddenly down a staff member, the animals have to deal with a new caretaker: Huck, an unpleasant man.

$16.99

Ages 8-12 F

11/01/2022 9780062673213

Quill Tree Books

The Bridge Battle Davies, Jacqueline

Jessie and her brother Evan find themselves unexpectedly cast as outsiders. How they find their way forward makes for a timeless story about the power of courage and kindness. Natural-born leader Evan discovers he is at the mercy of a bully. Science-loving Jessie is stuck in the wrong summer camp.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 F

11/01/2022 9780358692997

Clarion Books

Born Again Ben

Sprackling, Rob / Smissen, Rupert (Illustrator)

Bully boy Ben is cruel to animals and humans alike—until one day, he gets run over by a 94 bus and is reincarnated as a bug. Now the boot is on the other foot, and that foot wants to squash Ben flat!

$12.95

Ages 8-12 F

11/15/2022 9781948585415

Leapfrog Press

Hardcover

Hardcover

Heart Finds

Berry, Jaime

Eleven-year-old Mabel Cunningham is a quiet loner who only feels free to be herself when she’s “extreme treasure hunting” with her grampa. But when her friendships start to crumble and her grampa suffers a stroke, Mabel quickly learns that real-life maybes are harder to handle than imagined ones.

$16.99

Ages 8-12 F

11/15/2022 9780316390477

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Tenmile Dallas, Sandra

Life in 1880 Tenmile, Colorado, isn’t easy. Now that she’s older, Sissy is starting to think of the world beyond Tenmile. What opportunities might she find if she could just get away? What kind of future does Tenmile offer, especially for a girl? A poignant coming-of-age middle grade novel.

$17.95

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 F

11/15/2022 9781534111622

Sleeping Bear Press

Roice and the Red Cape Aleece, Alexandra

A magical adventure that teaches the importance of family, second chances, and the adventure that awaits us each time we sleep.

Reading this book will take you on a journey with the red cat named Roice, who becomes a hero in his dreams after falling asleep on a child’s cape.

$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12 E

11/17/2022 9781632695963

Fishpond Kids

Hardcover

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An interview with Aya de León author of the Undercover Latina series

Q. What is the inspiration for this story?

A. The inspiration is threefold. First, I read the teen girl spy books by Robin Benway and Ally Carter, and wanted to bring girls of color to the genre. Second, I wanted to write about fighting racism for the middle grade crowd. Third, my mom is a lightskinned Latina who is often mistaken for white, and that has allowed her to overhear uncensored racism. Meanwhile, she has always fought racism, particularly anti-Black racism. I wanted to create a character based on my mom’s anti-racism commitments. I was excited when I realized I had written a book that could do all three.

Q. Is there a specific message you want to share?

A. That now is a time when we need to fight to make the world a more just and human place. The fight against racism is critical in every way. For example, the climate crisis is directly connected to racism. For decades, the climate crisis has been ravaging the African continent and Black communities in the US. As Varshini Prakash of the Sunrise Movement says, if Black Lives mattered, we would have solved the climate crisis after Hurricane Katrina. Now we are in a full-blown emergency, and it’s time for everyone to get on board for the fight to save our planet—

and that means learning to work together across racial differences and understand that our destinies are all interetwined. No one is disposable.

Q. What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

A. Some people find it hard to face the blank page, but not me. The hardest part is when I’ve written my vision into a draft and I get feedback on it about what isn’t working. It’s like I’ve come to the end of a road in my mind and it’s hard to shift to see beyond my original vision. This is the place where I falter, where my mind goes blank. But I’ve learned to breathe and give it time. New ideas will eventually come into my head and I’ll be able to address the editorial comments. And the book is always better for having other people’s minds involved in shaping it. I love to be edited!

Q. Have you always wanted to be a writer?

A. I have wanted to write ever since I was a kid, and ever since I could remember. I have worked at it for decades, and it wasn’t always fun. But nowadays, it really is!

Q. What is your favorite part of this book?

A. I have several favorites, but right now, I’m really excited about

Triangulo universe. In the book, Andréa befriends the estranged son of a white nationalist terrorist. So she has to engage in his interests. One of them is a tabletop card game, Triangulo. Sort of like Magic: The Gathering, but with a 16th century origin story in the Caribbean of a Basque Witch, a Taino healer and a Yoruba priest who come together to create a magical spell so Black people can escape slavery. Which leads to a lineage of all sorts of superpowers in the past and present. I got inspired for this part at AfroComicCon. Although I write contemporary realistic fiction, I really enjoy writing sci-fi/ fantasy fandom, and aspire to one day publish comics or graphic novels in the Triangulo universe.

Aya de León is the Afro-Latina author of several suspense novels for adults, as well as The Mystery Woman in Room Three, an open-source online novel about two undocumented Dominican teens who uncover a kidnapping plot to stop the Green New Deal.