MIDDLE GRADE
YOUNG ADULT
Welcome to the new Lite LittleOne Catalog: Diversity.
In this issue, the specific categories touched on are General Fiction, Nonfiction, Relationships, Social and Emotional, and World Cultures books. Enjoy reading special books from authentic new and familiar voices: Author Matt Ralphs, from new publisher Nosy Crow, takes us back in time to discover the secrets that lay among mummies and other human remains from around the world. Joshua Rice, in 100 Ways to Save the Planet, shares activities to help young eco-warriors make a positive difference to save the world. In Letters to Misty, New York Times bestselling author and first black female American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland offers young readers advice for on and off the dance floor, based on fan letters she’s received over the years.
These are just a hint of all the wonderful stories to discover through these pages. As you flip through, you will find titles that bring joy, inspire, foster growth, and enhance emotional and overall intelligence. We are proud to present books that take readers into a fantastical new world.
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GENERAL FICTION
Brianna Banana, Helper of the Day
Button, Lana / Ogawa, Suharu (Illustrator)
In this illustrated early chapter book, nine-year-old Brianna is convinced she will finally make a friend in her class if she is chosen to be classroom helper, but the new girl, Rumi, is picked instead. Could a new friend be just around the corner? $8.95 Trade Paper
9781459840010
02/11/2025
Orca Book Publishers
Bad Badger
Wood, Maryrose / Ghigini, Giulia (Illustrator)
Living alone in a charming cottage by the sea, Septimus is not unhappy with his life, but there are times when being so bad at badgerdom makes him wonder if he’s even a badger at all. When a gull lands on the windowsill, Septimus leaps at the possibility of friendship.
Digger
Cholette, Deborah / Ortu, Davide (Illustrator)
In this dystopian middle-grade novel, a climate change disaster forces humanity to flee as Earth’s atmosphere escapes into space. Narrated by siblings Nick and Lily, the story follows their resourcefulness in aiding neighbors. Nick’s digging prowess and Lily’s strategic planning become vital as oxygen diminishes.
$18.99 Hardcover 7-10 F
9781454953456
02/25/2025
Union Square Kids
$18.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9781643713991
02/04/2025
One Elm Press
Jojo vs. Middle School
McCullough, Joy / Bybee, Veeda
After having hilariously terrible first days of sixth grade, four girls vow to ride out the super highs and cringe-worthy lows of middle school together, no matter how awkward it gets, in this first book in the Team Awkward middle grade series.
$18.99 Hardcover
8-12 F
9781665950732
02/11/2025
Aladdin
Murder at the Museum
Beckett-King, Alasdair / Powell, Claire (Illustrator)
Bonnie Montgomery is the world’s greatest detective, but is constantly outshone by gentleman detective Montgomery Bonbon. And Bonbon is soon needed on a case at the Hornville Museum in Bonnie’s hometown, where a mysterious death has occurred. Don’t look too carefully, however—Montgomery Bonbon looks suspiciously like a 10-year-old girl.
The Enemy’s Daughter
Blankman, Anne
The year is 1915, and the world is at war. In the spirit of Lauren Wolk and Ruta Sepetys comes the tale of a girl fighting her way back home after surviving the sinking of the Lusitania —and learning to think for herself rather than accept the prejudice of wartime.
$18.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9781536241662
02/11/2025
Candlewick Press
$18.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9780593623046
02/18/2025
Viking Books for Young Readers
The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest
Hartman, Aubrey
Clare is the undead fox of Deadwood Forest. Here, leaves grow in a perpetual state of fall: not quite dead, but not quite alive—just like Clare. Clare’s quiet and predictable days are met with upheaval when a badger soul named Gingersnipes knocks on his door.
$17.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9780316575720
02/25/2025
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
A World Worth Saving
Lukoff, Kyle
This groundbreaking, action-packed, and ultimately uplifting adventure intertwines elements of Jewish mythology with an unflinching examination of the impacts of transphobia. Covid lockdown is over, but A’s world feels smaller than ever. Coming out as trans didn’t exactly go well.
Little Sanctuary
Boyagoda, Randy
Little Sanctuary takes place in a Global South falling apart and wracked by war. Teenaged Sabel and her younger siblings are sent for safekeeping to a boarding school on a distant island. After discovering their guardians mean to do them harm, Sabel rallies the others and plots a dangerous escape.
02/04/2025
Dial Press
02/01/2025
Tradewind Books
(S)Kin
Zoboi, Ibi
From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi comes her groundbreaking contemporary fantasy debut—a novel in verse based on Caribbean folklore—about the power of inherited magic and the price we must pay to live the life we yearn for.
$19.99
9780062888877
02/11/2025
Balzer + Bray
Where Shadows Bloom
Bakewell, Catherine
In this sapphic romantasy inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, two girls brave the enchanting and dangerous Le Château Enchanté—the mysterious court of the god-blessed King Léo—to uncover its secrets. Perfect for fans of Adrienne Tooley and Allison Saft.
$19.99 Hardcover
F 9780063359086
02/11/2025
HarperCollins
Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift.
—Kate DiCamillo
Lucha of the Forgotten Spring
Mejia, Tehlor Kay
Fresh off her triumph in the Night Forest, Lucha Moya is back in Robado to settle unfinished business. The stunning fantasy duology about addiction, power, and love comes to a close in this tale of treacherous villains, environmental disaster, and a love triangle its heroine doesn’t see coming.
$19.99 Hardcover 12-19 F
9780593378403
02/18/2025
Make Me a World
The Otherwhere Post
Taylor, Emily J.
One day, Maeve Abenthy—who has lost everything—receives a letter that claims her father was innocent. To uncover the truth, she poses as an apprentice for the Otherwhere Post, where she’ll be trained to wield a dangerous magic that allows couriers to enchant and deliver letters to other worlds. $20.99
Unhallowed Halls
Wilkinson, Lili
A teen girl travels to an exclusive boarding school after a deadly incident at her old school, but the wood-paneled halls of Agathion are built over centuries of secrets—including an ancient society which may have ties to demonic magic.
02/25/2025
G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
02/18/2025
GENERAL NONFICTION
Be Thankful for Plants
Ziefert, Harriet / Fitzgerald, Brian (Illustrator)
This book uses lilting, rhyming couplets to explore the many ways that plants are essential to our lives and the existence of life on earth. Kids will also learn about the many uses of plants—and the environmental danger posed by pollution and lack of respect for this precious resource.
I’m a Dumbo Octopus!
Lambelet, Anne
Meet Grimpy! He’s a dumbo octopus, and he’s taking us on a tour of the whole cephalopod class—underwater creatures such as cuttlefish, nautiluses, octopuses, and squids. But it seems like every creature has a special ability—except him.
$19.99 Hardcover 3-8 580
9781636551333
04/08/2025
Red Comet Press
$29.32 Library Reinforced 7-10
9798765603055
03/04/2025
Graphic Universe
Bigfoot
Williams, Dinah
Bigfoot is a large, hairy, ape-like creature said to live in the forests of North America. But is Bigfoot real or just a hoax? This real unsolved mystery will unfold with simple text and exciting visuals. Decide for yourself with actual clues, facts, and photographs.
$31.00 Hardcover
8-12 030
9781546141570
02/04/2025
Childrens Press Inc
9780593859087
My Presentation Today Is about the Anaconda
Tak, Bibi Dumon / Van Haeringen, Annemarie (Illustrator) / Forest-Flier, Nancy (Translator)
Animals take center stage as they share their knowledge and perspectives. From the earthworm’s introduction to the southern cassowary’s culinary insights, this book offers a unique and humorous exploration of the animal world. $19.99
Akeem Keeps Bees!
Bell, Kamal E. / Bell, Akeem / Johnson, Darnell (Illustrator)
02/04/2025
Levine Querido
Young readers will learn the basics of beekeeping with this vibrantly illustrated book that takes place on the Sankofa Farms apiary. Told from Akeem’s perspective, Akeem Keeps Bees! begins with the arrival and installation of a package of bees and follows Akeem and his Dad throughout the year. $18.99
Kaho�olawe
Hurley, Kamalani / Orme, Harinani (Illustrator)
Discover the story of an island sacred to Native Hawaiians. Beginning with its birth in a volcanic eruption, Kaho‘olawe thrives surrounded by animals on land and in the sea. When Polynesian voyagers arrive and raise their families there, the island is happy. As the years pass, however, Kaho‘olawe is hurt.
02/04/2025
Storey Publishing, LLC
02/04/2025
Millbrook Press Inc
Above, Below and Long Ago
Bright, Michael / Emmerson, Jonathan (Illustrator)
This book takes a close look at animals and plants around the world that are in the air, hidden below ground, or lived long ago. Illustrated with linocut prints, this book highlights the textures and patterns of the natural world.
9781459842137
03/11/2025
Orca Book Publishers
100 Ways to Save the Planet
Jordan, Tom / Rice, Joshua (Illustrator)
From growing your own veg and learning how to sew to organizing a school seed bank and making a bird box, each colorful page is filled with practical tips, fascinating facts, and engaging activities that empower kids to become environmental superheroes as they recycle, reuse, reduce and repair. $19.99
9781787081567
04/01/2025
Button Books
300 Fantastic Facts!: Space
Locher, Wes
This book is packed with exciting information about space! Learn 300 fascinating facts about planets, astronauts, stars, the sun, moons, space exploration, black holes, asteroids, rockets, rovers, and more in this awesome book for space lovers and armchair astronauts of all ages.
The Big Book of Climbing
Abadia, Ximo
Who were the first people to reach the summits of the world’s highest mountains? What materials did they use? From the beauty of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park to the towering peaks of Everest in the Himalayas, this large-format illustrated book explores the evolution, beauty, and history of climbing.
Best Beginner’s Guide to Dogs and Puppies for Kids
Guelzow, Lynn
This guide will help you learn how to build a wonderful relationship, keep your new puppy healthy and happy, and avoid common mistakes of first-time dog and puppy owners. Every chapter begins with a short story to introduce the topic and engage the reader.
$9.99
9780593888025
04/15/2025
Penguin Young Readers
9781962098168
04/22/2025
Tra Publishing
9781510772038
05/06/2025
Sky Pony Press
The Air We Share
Romito, Dee / Cabassa, Mariona (Illustrator)
Read about the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa, the Black Sunday Dust Storm that traveled from Oklahoma to the East Coast, and The Great Smog of London that killed thousands of people. Then learn about what people can do to protect the air we share.
$19.99 Hardcover 8-12 363.7392
9780823455003
05/27/2025
Holiday House
Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than the one where they sprang up.
—Oliver Wendell Holmes “”
All About Clouds
Wallace, Elise
Learn how to identify and describe clouds like a meteorologist. Discover what clouds are made of, how they form, and how they affect Earth. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite curiosity about clouds and meteorology.
Knucklehead
Keith, Tony, Jr.
Author, spoken word artist, and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. pens a love letter to Black boys and men he affectionately calls “knuckleheads” in a collection of poems that affirms the many forms of Black masculinity. This is a journey of self-discovery through history, family, friendship, and falling in love.
$12.99 Trade Paper 10-14 551.576
9798765968949
02/03/2025
Teacher Created Materials Inc
$19.99 Hardcover 14-19 811.608
9780063296053
02/25/2025
Quill Tree Books
RELATIONSHIPS
When Our New Baby Comes
Coleman, Aubrey / Pang, Hsulynn (Illustrator)
Celebrate the wonderful gift of a new sibling in this beautifully illustrated board book that parents can use to answer a child’s important questions, leave space for their concerns, and cultivate excitement for a new baby in the family.
Families
Behnke, Alison / Sonda, Addy Rivera (Illustrator)
This light and lyrical board book shows how all families, big and small, hold a special place in our hearts. Introduce children to the unique and lasting love that families share and encourage reflection on the special people in a child’s life.
02/18/2025
B&H Kids
9798885547062
03/11/2025 Free Spirit Publishing
And Then Came You
Shawn, Christina / Maydani, Shahrzad (Illustrator)
Both hilarious and heartwarming, this endearing children’s book is a powerful tool for helping little ones understand that there are often silver linings to the changes that life brings. Even when things are initially uncomfortable, an open heart teaches us that a family can be full of love at any size.
9781797213606
04/22/2025
Chronicle Books
The Big Mess
Earley, Justin Whitmel / Mattia, Janna (Illustrator)
This heartwarming story about two siblings who must learn to get along reminds readers that life is better when shared with the ones you love. Follow along as big brother Mouse tries to bake the perfect dessert, only to be interrupted by his energetic yet clumsy baby brother, Moose.
$18.99 Hardcover 3-8 F
9780310166375
05/06/2025
Zonderkidz
BestoftheStacks
Daddy-Daughter Day
Price, Dorothy H. / Wilson, Bryan M. (Illustrator)
It’s Saturday and that means it’s time for the Daddy-Daughter Day surprise! A bus ride into New York City. Instead of the usual sites, the duo hops on a subway to Harlem and walk to a building across the street from where Daddy was born. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture—a national landmark.
$18.95 Hardcover 5-8 F
9781478881919
05/06/2025
Reycraft Books
Animal Partnerships
Hoare, Ben / Orlando, Asia (Illustrator)
Often, we see animals that live independently and thrive on their own, but what about those who need a helping hand? Discover a host of partnerships from across the animal kingdom. Explore symbiotic relationships between corals and their bacteria, “bands of brothers” within particular species of big cats, and more.
Find Your Girl Squad
Fitzgerald, Ruth / Rudkin, Angharad, Dr.
Finding a girl squad that’s as unique and special as you are starts with finding YOURSELF. In this essential guide to navigating friendships, you’ll meet Poppy, who’s juggling all sorts of dilemmas at school. Discover the secrets to finding your own ultimate girl squad—one which loves you for YOU.
$16.99 Hardcover 7-10 590
9780593969236
05/27/2025
DK Publishing
$17.99 Trade Paper 8-12 177.62
9781526362506
04/02/2025
Wren & Rook
The Doughnut Club
Rahim, Kristina
In this heartfelt debut middle-grade novel, 12-year-old Quinn seeks out her donor siblings, wondering if she will fit in better with them than she does with her own family. When Quinn goes behind her parents’ backs to find out more, she starts to lose sight of what is really important.
Someone’s Gonna End Up Crying
Knowles, Jo / Fawkes, Glynnis (Illustrator)
In this authentic and heartfelt middle-grade novel, Maple uses her artwork to help sort through sibling relationships, school drama, and her parents’ increasingly fraught marriage. Eventually, Maple will need to step outside her imagination and confront what’s happening for real. For that, she will need support from friends and family.
Rebel Witch
Ciccarelli,
Kristen
The stakes are even higher in this epic, romantic conclusion to the Crimson Moth duology. When Rune makes Gideon an offer he can’t refuse, the two must pair up to accomplish dangerous goals. And Gideon’s feelings for Rune may not be as dead and buried as he thought.
Strange Bedfellows
Ries, Ariel Slamet
Oberon is finding his way back after a very public “breakdown,” but when he develops the ability to conjure his dreams in real life, including a facsimile of his high school crush, he might have more on his plate than he originally thought.
$17.99
9798887771533
05/20/2025
Nosy Crow
05/27/2025
Candlewick Press
$20.00 Hardcover 12-19 F
9781250866929
02/18/2025
Wednesday Books
9780063158092
03/04/2025
HarperAlley
The Family I’m In
Flake, Sharon G.
This novel explores the complex relationships between Black boys and their fathers, and what it truly means to be a man. Together, longtime friends John-John and Caleb work through family illness, divorced parents, teachers who ask hard questions, and girls who think they have all the answers.
Lovesick Falls
Drake, Julia
This queer take on As You Like It features first loves, friend breakups and madcap mix-ups. Celia Gilbert and her two best friends are spending the summer in the idyllic town of Lovesick Falls. They started the summer closer than ever. Will living together tear them apart?
$18.99 Hardcover 14-19 F 9781338573206
04/01/2025
Scholastic Press
$19.99 Hardcover 14-19 F 9780759557826
06/03/2025
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL
Feelings
Rabedeaux, Avery / Kronreif, Kate (Illustrator)
This light and lyrical board book explores a range of emotions, from happiness and excitement to fear and frustration. Together, readers will learn to name their feelings and connect them to the situations they experience. Avery Rabedeaux’s simple, relatable text is paired with Kate Kronreif’s dynamic illustrations.
Dream Big!
Hunter, Bodhi / Ellis, Louise (Illustrator)
This life-affirming book is filled with adorable animals who will inspire children to dream big! From piloting a plane or training to be a doctor to being a concert pianist or driving freight across the land, Dream Big! challenges readers to think, aspire and achieve.
03/11/2025
9781835551493
03/11/2025 Two Windmills
All About Patterns
Rusch, Elizabeth / Goss, Elizabeth (Illustrator)
Explore how patterns fill and shape our everyday lives. This mindful meditation challenges kids to see the world differently. When a common pattern is broken, everything can feel chaotic. But sometimes breaking a pattern can make room for a new one worth repeating!
9781623543549
04/29/2025
Charlesbridge Publishing
What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts
Allen, Jennie / Gunawan, Nadia (Illustrator)
Do your children know they are the boss of their thoughts? Based on biblical advice to take thoughts captive, this picture book makes managing thoughts achievable and fun for kids. Surround your children with your love and with tools to combat anxiety and negative thinking.
Our Differences Make Us Stronger
Tabron, La June Montgomery / Grooms, TeMika (Illustrator)
A story about sharing our identities and making new friends, from the President and CEO of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. La June and her best friend, Jenefer, love going to school in Detroit. Then Jenefer moves away—and a new girl moves into Jenefer’s old house.
Calm Your Roar Like a Dinosaur
Patterson, Colleen A. / Miles, Brenda S. / Joseph, John (Illustrator)
Feeling frustrated, frenzied, or full of roar? Calm yourself like a dinosaur! This book teaches children progressive-musclerelaxation, a mindful self-guiding mediation technique proven to calm and ground the whole mind and body. With its catchy mantra and playful rhyme, Calm Your Roar presents a super fun and playful easy-to-learn skill.
A Kids Book About Consent
Johnson, Karli
This book was made to help kids understand the concept of consent and how to apply it daily. Learn what consent is and what it’s not, and even practice it yourself, in this book about the importance of both sides of consent.
$19.99
9781400249862
04/29/2025
Tommy Nelson
$16.99 Hardcover
9781633311039
01/14/2025
Disruption Books
$18.99 Hardcover
9781433844652
02/04/2025
Magination Press
9780241743331
03/11/2025
DK Publishing
A Stronger Home
Chen, Katrina / Su, Elaine / Côté-Lacroix, Delphie (Illustrator)
The storm is inside the house. A mother and son experiencing domestic violence have to flee their home, moving from place to place to find safe shelter, until finally they’re able to go back home again and make it the strongest house yet. $21.95
Creating a Safe Space in Sports
Geisler, Dagmar / Renger, Nikolai (Illustrator) / Berasaluce, Andy Jones (Translator)
05/13/2025
Orca Book Publishers
Physical and sexual abuse of children largely takes place in their immediate environments—sports clubs and gyms, included. This book sensitively provides a child-friendly explanation of what abuse may look like in this environment, providing instructions for children to help them respond to this behavior if it happens to them. $19.99
Letters to Misty
Copeland, Misty / Smith, Nikki Shannon
New York Times bestselling author and first black female American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland offers advice for on and off the dance floor, based on fan letters she’s received over the years. Each section includes personal anecdotes from Misty that bring her perspective to life.
04/01/2025
Sky Pony Press
05/06/2025
Aladdin
Weird Sad and Silent
McGhee, Alison
Daisy has been working on invisibilizing herself—ever since living with her mother’s violent ex-boyfriend, and now to avoid the school bullies who are targeting her. Luckily, a new boy at school helps her cope with both bullying and past trauma.
05/06/2025
Rocky Pond Books
Smoke & Mirrors
Ransaw, Rosalyn
In this exciting and twisty middle-grade debut mystery novel, Andy seeks answers when a famous magician goes missing. With a gripping combination of hidden doors, shocking twists, and deep emotional heart, Smoke & Mirrors asks the question: How much of the truth is what you can get people to believe?
Believe you can and you’re halfway there.
—Theodore Roosevelt
Social Skills to Be a Great Friend
Crohn, JoAnn / Chin, Louie (Illustrator)
Making, keeping, and being a good friend takes practice. Luckily, there are special social skills that kids can use to build lasting, fun, and healthy friendships. This workbook teaches kids all about them through fun activities and advice.
$18.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9781419770135
06/10/2025
Amulet Books
$10.99 Trade Paper 8-12 177.62
9798886081756
06/10/2025
Callisto Kids
Animal Rights
Greenhaven Press
There is no shortage of opposing viewpoints surrounding animal rights issues. In this volume, readers are given a comprehensive overview of issues related to animal rights, presented through well-researched articles from scientists, advocates, and journalists with a variety of views.
$50.43 Library Reinforced 12-19 179.3
9781534510142
04/30/2025
Greenhaven Press
Top Heavy
DeChambeau, Rhonda
This debut novel in verse follows a talented dancer struggling to give herself grace in the wake of an assault. Fifteen-year-old Esme lives and breathes dance. Then a stranger touches Esme’s breasts. After years of being oversexualized, Esme wonders: Was it her fault? Could she have stopped it?
If I Could Go Back
Johnson, Briana
$19.99 Hardcover 12-19 F 9780823458134
06/10/2025
Holiday House
An achingly compassionate and beautifully empathetic novel exploring the intersections of race, mental health, and the meaning of family. When Aaliyah secretly contacts her mom, she risks upsetting the family who’s always been there. But Grandpa Joe refuses to explain why her parents gave her up. $19.99 Hardcover
9781682637753
05/06/2025
Peachtree Teen
WORLD CULTURES
Happy Holi!
Soundar, Chitra / Huq, Amberin (Illustrator)
Welcome springtime and celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors. Young readers will love following two siblings as they enjoy all the wonderful traditions and treats Holi has to offer—baking and bonfires, stories and sweets and a wild day of fun where people shower one another in brightly colored powders!
02/25/2025
Bloomsbury Children’s Books
BestoftheStacks
Downpour
Ohnari, Yuko / Hata, Koshiro (Illustrator) / Balistrieri, Emily (Translator)
A young boy uses all his senses to experience a refreshing summer storm in this joyous multisensory picture book about experiencing a cloudburst of rain on a hot summer day. Koshiro Hata’s illustrations revel in the joy of nature in Yuko Ohnari’s new book featuring expressive onomatopoeia.
Clear and Bright
Robeson, Teresa / Low, William (Illustrator)
03/04/2025
Red Comet Press
In this story about the Ching Ming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, a young girl and her Chinese-American family come together to share memories of the past over a delicious feast. Clear and Bright is a celebration of Chinese heritage, cultural tradition, and the ancestral love that spans generations. $18.99
9781662620317
03/04/2025
Astra Young Readers
BestoftheStacks
Dear New Friend
Matloob, Taraneh / Massari, Alida (Illustrator)
A young Persian boy invites a friend to visit his home in the hopes of finding friendship and acceptance. As readers, we learn of the customs, foods, and traditions of this Persian family. This book provides an opportunity for reflection and promotes friendship between people with different cultural backgrounds.
Dreaming of a Quinceañera
Méndez, Yamile Saied / Almeda, Christine (Illustrator)
Sisters Ellie and Isabella have been dreaming of Isabella’s quinceañera for months—now the day is finally here. But making flower arrangements is harder than Ellie expected, and decorating the cake almost ends in disaster! Will Ellie be able to do something special for Isabella before the party is over?
A Banquet for Cecilia
Leung, Julie / Iwai, Melissa (Illustrator)
Relish in the savory, tangy, and sometimes spicy dishes of Cecilia Chiang, a revolutionary who changed the way Americans viewed Chinese food. Experience the dishes Cecilia Chiang enjoyed throughout her life as the seventh daughter in a large family to the owner of the famous Mandarin restaurant in San Francisco.
Under One Rainbow
Ayala-Kronos, Chris / Salinas, Sol (Illustrator)
Celebrate Pride Month with this cheerful paper-over-board picture book. Join the dancing parade across pages of fabulous floats, rainbow garb, all-inclusive flags, and diverse people of all ages. Even an unexpected rainstorm can’t dampen the resilient spirits of the joyous neighborhood.
03/11/2025
Red Comet Press
04/15/2025
Orchard Books
9780759557413
04/29/2025
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
9780063378360
05/13/2025
Clarion Books
The Legend of the New Rice Festival
Sunshine Orange Studio
Journey into the rich cultural heritage of the Zhuang people of Yunnan. Every year, after the new rice is harvested, the Zhuang people celebrate a unique festival, waiting for a dog to taste the first bowl of rice before the feast begins. Why does the dog get the first taste?
Around Barcelona
Celli, Daniela / Re, Laura (Illustrator)
Children can explore Barcelona in this fun travel guide made just for them! With this guide, they can visit popular sites like the Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, cable cars, and Tibidabo amusement park. The book is broken up into different itineraries and includes facts about each iconic place visited.
Why We Eat Fried Peanuts
Zha, Zed / James, Sian (Illustrator)
Join Mèng, a Chinese-American girl, as she discovers the important lessons learned through ancestral stories and traditional foods during Lunar New Year festivities. Meng’s father shares with her the family story of tài nai nai, Meng’s greatgrandmother and a very important ancestor for the family.
Epic Cities
Sedgman, Sam / Long, Daniel (Illustrator)
Sam Sedgman presents a sweeping tour of the world’s most impressive and complex cities, and the unique pieces of infrastructure that keep them running. This book is perfect for readers who enjoy travel, learning secret and surprising facts about the world, and discovering how everything fits together.
06/15/2025
Royal Collins Publishing Company
02/11/2025
White Star Kids
9780760395523
01/14/2025
Becker&Mayer! Kids
04/15/2025
Kingfisher
Brazil
DK Publishing
This captivating title invites young readers to explore the wonders of Brazil. The inclusion of interactive elements enhances reading comprehension, making complex information accessible and engaging for young learners. The book goes beyond traditional topic books by incorporating exciting facts, captivating stories, and interactive maps, fostering a love for discovery.
Secrets of the Dead
Ralphs, Matt / Wright, Gordy (Illustrator)
Travel back in time to discover the secrets that lay among mummies and other human remains from around the world. From ancient Egyptian mummies to European bog bodies, this book reveals what scientists and experts have uncovered about our ancestors’ lives from the bodies they left behind.
Game Changers
Smith, Charlene / Tariq, Natalya (Illustrator)
This illustrated nonfiction anthology features the stories of 13 inspiring hijabi athletes from around the world. Many of these women were the first in their sport to compete while wearing the hijab. Discover the stories of Egyptian beach volleyball player Doaa Elghobashy, UAE hockey player Fatima Al Ali, and others.
At Home in a Faraway Place
Perkins, Lynne Rae
Lissie, her dad, and her grandmother travel “to a faraway place, in a different part of the world” in this illustrated novel. Their destination is Guatemala, where Raúl—Dad’s friend from high school—and his family live. This novel explores empathy, friendship, discovery, and the life-changing epiphanies of travel.
06/24/2025
DK Publishing
01/14/2025
Nosy Crow
9781459838048
02/01/2025
Orca Book Publishers
9780063378421
03/18/2025
Greenwillow Books
