Brodart Little One Catalog: Issue 3 | Fall 2023

Page Turners N ew

We'll have you falling for Books, Books, and More Books!

LittleOne highlights books that stimulate and expand growing imaginations, and provides a background to help readers understand the world and their place in it. We look for books that will help young readers understand appropriate behavior, improve their social skills, and learn about the world around them.

From engaging social emotional stories and thought-provoking nature books to fun new scary stories, there's something for every young reader. Find new and upcoming titles that will entertain and engage young readers, throughout this fall.

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

Enjoy!

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Ericaʼs Corner

by ERICA SOMMER

Greetings, librarians!

I hope you are all enjoying a post-summer reading respite before diving into your library’s fall programming plans. We’re looking forward to seeing this year’s Banned Books Week theme “Let Freedom Read” displayed and promoted in libraries. The above link offers free downloads, and we’ve created a selection list from ALA’s Top Thirteen Most Challenged Books of the Year 2022 that you may find helpful in planning your displays, as well.

We’ve recently been hard at work creating selection lists to help Refresh Your Nonfiction Collection. How do we define a nonfiction refresh? Having met with many of you to discuss your youth nonfiction selection needs, we identified several topics that are often weeded, and are therefore in need of an update in order to maintain a thriving, diverse, and up-to-date nonfiction collection. Topics include:

• Titles from series that are continuously updated, such as U.S. states, world nations, and cultures & traditions

• Biographies focused on current political and social movement leaders, pop music and pop culture stars, sports greats, and other notable humans

• Timely “Issues” titles on the environment, technology, and more

• Celebration and holiday titles about Chinese New Year, Christmas, Autism Awareness Month, and the like

• Graphic Nonfiction, including Graphic Medicine

Erica Sommer is the manager of Brodart's Children’s & Young Adult Programs. She is excited to share her insights in article form as a featured LittleOne contributor. Check our upcoming issues for more from Erica!

• Titles featuring fresh perspectives on a topic, with well-known authors or fulfilling a current thematic need

• Spanish nonfiction offerings that fit any of the above

Find title lists of these fall 2023 nonfiction titles in Bibz under Recommended Lists > Children > Nonfiction/Biography, sorted by BISAC in all but the Biography section, and click through here for the Graphic Novels and Spanish language lists. We hope you’ll find these helpful in making your “freshest” purchasing decisions. Watch for new lists covering spring 2024 later this year.

We’re here to help with your collection-building needs. Find publisher video previews for this fall’s youth fiction and nonfiction titles on our Collection Connection playlist, with selection list links for each presentation available in Bibz in the Children’s > Featured section. Reach out if you’d like follow along with an Excel title list. Keep up-to-date on all that’s new here by following Brodart Youth Services on social, and subscribe to our monthly BookWorm newsletter for fresh staff book reviews, series announcements, lists tied to timely topics and trends, and more. Need programming ideas? Our Resources page has you covered.

As always, I welcome your questions about our youth services offerings. Email BYS@brodart.com to get the conversation started.

Until next issue, happy reading!

BIOGRAPHY

The Lion Queen

Singh, Rina / Anand, Tara (Illustrator)

This empowering and exciting picture book is inspired by the story of Rasila Vadher, who grew up to become the first woman guardian and real-life Lion Queen at India’s Gir Forest—the very place where she first fell in love with lions.

Brave Volodymyr

Marshall, Linda Elovitz / Oliyko, Grasya (Illustrator)

This picture book biography of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky touches on his childhood and Jewish upbringing. It highlights the importance of standing up for what one believes in, defending freedom at all costs, and maintaining hope in the face of war’s atrocities.

$19.99 Hardcover

3-8 B

9781951836849

10/03/2023

Cameron Kids

The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln

Arroyo, Raymond / Davis, Jacqui (Illustrator)

A fun picture book biography of Tad Lincoln and his relationship with his father, President Abraham Lincoln. It’s a story about a parent’s love for his son and the wisdom of a child. This romp will teach children about the power of curiosity, imagination, friendship, empathy, and determination.

Tiny Jumper

Dahl, Candy / Joshi, Maithili (Illustrator)

This thrilling biography tells the story of Tiny Broadwick, the first woman to parachute from a plane—and the inventor of the parachute rip cord. Learn how her determination, courage, adventurousness, and joy in doing what she loved lifted her up to stand as tall as a pioneer in flight.

$19.99 Hardcover

3-8 B

9780063294141

10/03/2023

Quill Tree Books

$18.99 Hardcover

5-8 B

9780310793823

10/03/2023

Zonderkidz

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 B

9781499813944

10/10/2023

Little Bee Books

Beulah Has a Hunch!

Mazeika, Katie

Meet Beulah Louise Henry, a girl with a knack for problem-solving who grew up to be a world-famous inventor. Beulah had hyperphantasia— meaning she saw things in extreme detail in her mind—as well as synesthesia, which caused words, numbers, and music notes to appear as colors in her brain.

Friend of Numbers

Narayanan, Priya / Gade, Satwick (Illustrator)

Growing up in southern India during British rule, Srinivasa Ramanujan was fascinated by numbers. This captivating biography follows the short but brilliant life of a man recognized as a mathematical genius in his time and our own. With bright, occasionally amusing art and compelling back matter.

Steve Irwin

Vegara, Maria Isabel Sánchez / Ross, Sonny (Illustrator)

Discover the incredible life of Steve Irwin, animal lover and wildlife conservationist. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible animal activist and wildlife conservationist’s life.

$18.99 Hardcover Reinforced

3-6 B

9781665903639

10/17/2023

Beach Lane Books

$17.99 Hardcover

5-8 B

9780802856081

10/17/2023

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

$15.99 Hardcover

5-8 B

9780711285651

10/17/2023

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books

What’s a Germ, Joseph Lister?

Alexander, Lori / Duncan, Daniel (Illustrator)

Sibert Honor winner Lori Alexander presents a highly illustrated biography about the Father of Modern Surgery. Timely in its discussion of germs and of the importance of following science, this engrossing biography will reveal the shocking practices of surgeons and doctors before Joseph Lister proved just where infections come from.

Heroic Heart

Murphy, Frank / Gordon, Charnaie / Williams, Anastasia Magloire (Illustrator)

A moving illustrated biography of the late Joe Delaney, an NFL star who valued helping others above all else. On a summer’s day in Louisiana, Joe Delaney gave his life trying to save three children from drowning in a pond. Written with the support of the Delaney family.

She Kept Dancing

Mesher, Sydney / Laudone, Catherine / Quek, Natelle (Illustrator)

This debut picture book tells the true story of Sydney Mesher, the first Radio City Rockette with a visible disability. Sydney was born with ten toes and five fingers. But it was her toes that her mom noticed first. “I can tell she’s going to be a dancer,” she said.

$19.99 Hardcover

8-12 B

9780358538172

10/10/2023

Clarion Books

$18.95 Hardcover

7-10 B

9781637273166

10/17/2023

Triumph Books

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 B

9781250842671

10/31/2023

Feiwel and Friends

I am Mister Rogers

Meltzer, Brad / Eliopoulos, Christopher (Illustrator)

Meet beloved children’s television host Fred Rogers. As a shy, young boy, Fred Rogers found comfort in telling stories through puppets. When television grew in popularity, he knew he wanted to create a show that encouraged kindness and goodness. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood shaped modern television and cemented his legacy.

Tolkien

Duraffourg, Willy / Caracuzzo, Giancarlo (Illustrator)

JRR Tolkien was not always the old Oxford professor, pipe in the mouth, refining his extraordinary work. This graphic novel explores the youth of the author and his traumatic experience of the battlefields of the First World War, which will forge the imagination of his literary work.

The Beatles

Katschke, Judy / Plenzke, Maike (Illustrator)

This Little Golden Book about The Beatles—four friends from Liverpool who became the best-selling music act of all time—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as parents and grandparents who are fans of the Fab Four. Experience Beatlemania all over again.

Jackie and the Books She Loved

Diamondstein, Ronni / Langley, Bats (Illustrator)

Discover a delightful new story about Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, one of the most famous women in the world. In this inspirational celebration of reading, Ronni Diamondstein introduces readers to an independent and confident Jackie and the idea of how books guided her life.

Tomfoolery!

Markel, Michelle / McClintock, Barbara (Illustrator)

Meet Randolph Caldecott, the artist who revolutionized picture book illustration and for whom the prestigious Caldecott medal is named! From acclaimed picture book creators Michelle Markel and Barbara McClintock comes a lively, humorous, and energetically informative biography that celebrates the spirit of storytelling in art.

$16.99 Hardcover

5-8 B

9780593533307

10/31/2023

Rocky Pond Books

$16.99 Hardcover

12-19 B

9781684971879

10/31/2023

Ablaze

$5.99 Hardcover

2-5 B

9780593645123

11/07/2023

Golden Books

$19.99 Hardcover

3-8 B

9781510776425

11/07/2023

Sky Pony Press

$18.99 Hardcover

5-8 B

9780811879231

11/14/2023

Chronicle Books

Fall Reading Fun for Everyone from SOURCEBOOKS!

Butt or Face? by Kari Lavelle

9781728271170 • HC

Ages 4–8

July 2023

Haunted Ghost Tour in Illinois by Gabriele Tafuni

9781728267036 • HC

Ages 3–7

August 2023

64 Editions!

We Also Served by Erin McGill

9781728271118 • HC

Ages 4–8

July 2023

Hide and Seek, Nuts to Eat by Tracy Gold

9781728235370 • HC

Ages 4–8 September 2023

Nonfiction Picture Books

Can You Dance Like a Peacock? by Rekha Rajan

9781728264233 • HC

Ages 4–8

September 2023

How to Catch an Elf: A Pup and Dragon Adventure by Alice Walsted

9781728270517 • HC

Ages 6–9

September 2023

How to Catch Santa Claus by Alice Walsted

9781728274270 • HC

Ages 4–10

September 2023

How to Catch Series

This Book Is Banned by Raj Haldar

9781728276564 • HC

Ages 4–8

September 2023

The Light She Feels Inside by Gwendolyn Wallace

9781728239798 • HC

Ages 3–8

October 2023

Picture Books

How This Book Got Red by Margaret Chiu Greanias

9781728265650 • HC

Ages 4–8

October 2023

Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle by Taryn Souders

9781728275468 • HC

Ages 8–12

July 2023

It Found Us by Lindsay Currie

9781728259499 • HC

Ages 8–13

September 2023

Middle Grade

Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin

9781728256153 • HC

Ages 14–18

August 2023

Night of the Witch by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis

9781728272160 • HC

Ages 14–18

October 2023

Where He Can't Find You by Darcy Coates

9781728278940 • TP

Ages 14–18

November 2023

Young Adult

Swarm by Jennifer Lyle

9781728270913 • TP

Ages 14–18

November 2023

In My Skin

Christie, Morgan / Stuhlberger, Martina (Illustrator)

An uplifting poem exploring the beauty of living life to the fullest. Told by many different children as they sing, rise, reach, move, learn, hope, laugh, rest, remember, and love, this poem shows us that when you embrace the skin you’re in, you open yourself to a world of possibilities.

Brains

Devolle, John

The perfect picture book to introduce little minds to big ideas! Brains combines bold, colorful illustrations with jokes and incredible science facts to introduce young readers to the amazing wobbly marvels inside their heads, and those of many other animals.

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 305.8

9781915244543

10/03/2023

Lantana Publishing

Not a Shot!

DeLeon, Jannesy / Sabater, Gaspar (Illustrator)

Not a Shot! is another fun read with Gabby and Nicky, all about overcoming your fear of the doctor. For fans of the author's first book, Tag! You’re It. Perfect for children who are scared to go to the doctor.

$16.95 Hardcover

3-6 612.82

9781782694038

10/03/2023

Pushkin Children’s Books

Frizzy Haired Zuzu

Sharif, Medeia / Hosam, Basma (Illustrator)

Zuzu hates her hair. The older she gets, the bigger it grows. But with straighter hair, will she still feel like herself? Zuzu must dig deep down to sort out her feelings about what is beautiful to others…and herself.

$19.99 Hardcover

5-8 E

9781955767477

10/03/2023

BiblioKid Publishing

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9781433841576

10/03/2023

Magination Press

Masked Hero

Liu, Shan Woo / Gormley, Kaili Liu / Wee, Lisa (Illustrator)

Who created the N95 mask? Meet Dr. Wu Lien-teh, defeater of the Manchurian plague—in a story authored by his great-granddaughter, an emergency physician who relied on his life-saving invention during a pandemic a century later.

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 616.2414

9781536228984

10/10/2023

MIT Kids Press

Tap and Rap, Move and Groove

Dow, Connie Bergstein / Palen, Debbie (Illustrator)

Young children play and learn together with lively dance chants. Woven throughout are many opportunities for children to contribute their own ideas and explore movement possibilities, nurturing creative thinking, problem-solving, and self-expression. Dance chants also provide language benefits, as children incorporate new vocabulary.

Beautiful Noise

Rogers, Lisa / Na, Il Sung (Illustrator)

Open this book and meet John Cage, the pioneering, inspiring composer who believed all sound—from the crash of a slamming door to the whirr of a blender to the whoosh of the wind—was music. Told in second person and paired with exciting illustrations as innovative as Cage’s music.

Boyogi

Moore, David Barclay / Denmon, Noa (Illustrator)

When his daddy comes home from the service struggling with PTSD, a young boy discovers that learning yoga together can be a source of healing. Award-winning author David Barclay Moore and Caldecott Honor recipient Noa Denmon celebrate the transformative power of yoga, therapy, and abiding love for your family.

Do Bears Who Eat Blueberries Go Bananas?

Brander, Deirdre / Whelan, Jennifer

Bear loves eating blueberries and reading. But one day he reads something that makes him feel worried: Bears who eat blueberries go bananas! Join Bear as he encounters the same everyday situations, troubles, and emotions children do and learns how to cope with and overcome them.

$16.99 Hardcover

3-8 792.8

9798885540520

10/10/2023

Free Spirit Publishing

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 B

9780593646625

10/10/2023

Anne Schwartz Books

$17.99 Hardcover

5-8 E

9781536213706

10/10/2023

Candlewick Press

$18.99 Hardcover

5-8 E

9781922810021

10/10/2023

Wilkinson Publishing

Just a Pinch of Magic Dow, Alechia

Two young enchanters team up to save their small town from a spell gone wrong. Wini and Kal bond over being fellow outcasts. Together they search for the solution to fixing the magic gone awry in their town—and just maybe get their dads to go out on a date.

The Human Body Mysteries Explained

Peraboni, Cristina / De Amicis, Giulia (Illustrator)

Learn all about your body in a cool new way! The Human Body Mysteries Explained tells the story of the human body and the complex mechanism that it is, using innovative language and infographics to simplify complex data, information, numbers, and curiosities, making them easily accessible.

$17.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781250829115

10/10/2023

Feiwel and Friends

$22.99 Hardcover

8-12 611

9781684811441

10/10/2023

Dragonfruit

A collection of new books designed to i ignite the imagination of kids.

Also of interest:

The Boy with the Big, Big Feelings

9781506454504

The Big, Big Feelings Activity Book

9781506491905

The Girl with Big, Big Questions 9781506473789

Also of interest: Thanksgiving in the Woods 9781506425085

A Simple Christmas on the Farm 9781506471365

Also of interest:

The Infinity Rainbow Club: Nick and the Brick Builder Challenge 9781506485959

Plague-Busters!

Fitzharris, Lindsey / Teal, Adrian / Teal, Adrian (Illustrator)

Get to know the ickiest illnesses that have infected humans and affected civilizations. Each chapter explores the history of a specific disease, detailing formidable symptoms, kooky cures, and medical breakthroughs that it spawned. This endlessly flip-able book features everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the world’s most malevolent maladies.

The Night Fox

Wilda, Ashley

This luminous, haunting debut, alternating between now and then, reality and magic, tells the story of a girl confronting heartbreak while at a mysterious recovery program in the wilderness. The valley’s magical surroundings transform each time 17-year-old Eli ventures out, playing with her mind and dredging up her grief-laden memories.

$19.99 Hardcover

8-12 614.5732

9781547606030

10/10/2023

Bloomsbury Children’s Books

$19.99 Hardcover

12-19 F

9780593618929

10/10/2023

Rocky Pond Books

Share Your Love

Katz, Susan B. / Poh, Jennie (Illustrator)

A playful rhyming book on how to send loving, kind thoughts to yourself and others to make the world a better place. This book teaches young readers that even from far away, you can wish others happiness, good health, peace, and safety.

Listen Sh’ma

Solomon, Alyson / Clarkson, Brony (Illustrator)

The Sh’ma is one of the oldest and most foundational prayers of the Jewish religion. By slowing down the first word of the Sh’ma prayer— shhh, mmm, ahhh—we hear the sounds of the world, around us and within us, in this bedtime expression of love and tenderness.

$18.95 Hardcover

3-6 E

9781645471110

10/17/2023

Bala Kids

Billie the Brain

Hutton, John / Moore, Ryan / Vagnoli, Gabriella (Illustrator)

Say “Hello” to Billie the Brain! Billie teaches us what she’s made of, how she works, how doctors and others help her when she’s sick, and how to keep her healthy. A perfect book created by experts to share and explore, for young readers and budding scientists.

$18.95 Hardcover

2-5 E

9781681156118

10/17/2023

Apples & Honey Press

$17.99 Hardcover

5-8 E

9798218137557

10/24/2023

Blue Manatee Press

The Book of Radical Answers

Taylor, Sonya Renee

The go-to guide to growing up, rooted in radical self-love and body empowerment. Steeped in joy and possibility, Taylor’s writing assures kids that, as they mature, life will be fun, complicated, strange, and wonderful.

Bad Hair Day

Phillips, John / Jamieson, Jennifer (Illustrator)

In this picture book reimagining of the viral song Bad Hair Day, John Phillips’ hilarious and charming words show us how the worst days can turn into the most fun days of all, especially when we can dance like a chicken!

$17.99 Hardcover

10-14 155.4

9780593354841

10/24/2023

Dial Press

$18.99 Hardcover

3-6 E

9780711290167

10/26/2023

Words & Pictures

The Space between Here & Now

Suk, Sarah

A teen’s mysterious condition transports her to the past when she smells certain scents linked to specific memories. This is an aching, powerful exploration of memory, grief, and the painful silences we must overcome to discover our truest selves.

$19.99 Hardcover

12-19 F

9780063255135

10/31/2023

Quill Tree Books

The Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary

Wallace, Chelsea Lin / Farrell, Alison (Illustrator)

A rollicking read-aloud featuring a wide cast of characters coming to the school nurse for help with their hilariously dramatic bumps, runny noses, and many other colorful complaints! The big feelings and minor dilemmas of elementary school are no match for this hilarious, delightful cast of characters.

You Owe Me One, Universe

Lucas, Chad

Brian and Ezra’s story continues in the moving sequel to Thanks a Lot, Universe. As Ezra starts preparing for the talent show, he also starts talking with Victor—the kid who relentlessly bullied Brian last year. It seems like Victor’s changed.

$17.99 Hardcover

5-8 E

9781797210810

11/07/2023

Chronicle Books

$17.99 Hardcover

10-14 F

9781419766862

11/07/2023

Amulet Books

Where Do You Sleep?

Baruzzi, Agnese

This companion to Where Do You Poop? makes sleep training fun and fascinating, as each baby animal goes to sleep in the very best place.

The ABCs of Baby’s Needs

Lora, Loris

Teach your baby to communicate their basic wants and needs (with words and sign language), all as they easily learn the letters of the alphabet. Beautiful illustrations are accompanied by a sign language guide to help non-verbal babies.

$11.99 Hardcover

2-5

9781662651663

11/07/2023

Minerva

613.794

$9.99 Hardcover

2-5 419.1083

9781499814606

11/07/2023

Little Bee Books

Mama Mammals

Evans, Cathy / Melo, Bia (Illustrator)

A beautiful, fact-filled introduction to reproduction in the natural world for children. Through short, concise texts and warm, engaging illustrations, we learn about fertilization, gestation, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting across the mammalian order.

I’m Trying to Love Germs

Barton, Bethany

This book is covered in germs! But to be fair, so are we. Learn all about the microbes in and on our bodies that help us survive, the ones that don’t, and everything in between. Written in Bethany Barton’s trademark balance of informative and hilarious.

$16.99 Hardcover

3-6 612.62

9781800660267

11/07/2023

Cicada Books

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 579.3

9780593326725

11/07/2023

Viking Books for Young Readers

NEW HI-LO SERIES FOR FALL 2023

Reading Level: Grades 2–3 | Interest Level: Grades 3–7

sports superstars

This series of 12 titles explores the lives and careers of some of the greatest athletes alive. The books use short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and colorful photos to showcase these exciting athletes.

A Kids Book About Body Image

Alexander, Rebecca

Shares positive ways kids can think about their body, their feelings about it, and how to love it the way it is. Learn to look beyond your own body, and the bodies of those surrounding you, in a world that focuses so heavily on looks.

Where do Babies Come From?

Oud,

Pauline

A bright and interactive first introduction to babies and reproduction, with fun games and questions. Noa is going to be a big sister. There’s a baby in Mommy’s belly. But how did the baby get there? How does the baby grow? When will the baby come out of Mommy’s belly?

NATURE

Nature’s Yucky! in the Sea

Landstrom, Lee Ann / Shragg, Karen I. / Rogge, Rachel (Illustrator)

Highlights creepy behaviors and disgusting facts about sixteen creatures of the ocean, including lightning whelks, sharknose gobies, and donkey dung sea cucumbers. Each beautifully illustrated page will invite you into the watery world where few ever get to go.

Remembering Mother Nature

French, Stuart / Adhi, Alvin (Illustrator)

She’s the beloved and ethereal keeper of all things natural and wild. But what should she do when the world she loves is in trouble? Turn to you, of course! Join Mother Nature as she journeys through everything that is special about our world.

$12.00 Trade Paper

7-10 591.77

9780878427109

10/01/2023

Mountain Press

When the Ocean Came to Town

Sawler, Sal / FitzGerald, Emma (Illustrator)

A love letter to the ocean, and to adapting to climate change. Gretchen soon sees the ocean’s power firsthand when the tides rise high enough to threaten her home. Can she help her neighbors rebuild after the storm is over, or is the damage too great?

$19.95 Hardcover

2-5 E

9780645564310

10/03/2023

Ethicool Books

5-Minute Nature Stories

Dawnay, Gabby / K, Mona (Illustrator)

These 10 read-aloud stories invite young nature lovers to celebrate the everyday miracles in a woodland. Written in engaging rhyming text. At the end of each story, children are invited to explore an informative “All About” page to discover more facts on the topic.

$9.95 Trade Paper

3-6 E

9781774712009

10/03/2023

Nimbus Publishing

$14.99 Hardcover

5-8 500.908

9781419767753

10/03/2023

Magic Cat

Baby Elephant’s Journey

IglooBooks / Palmer-Fettig, Jenny (Illustrator)

Join Baby Elephant as she follows her wise grandma across the drought-stricken plains in search of water. Includes 10 ele-fun facts at the end of the story!

$9.99

9781837716791

10/03/2023

Igloo Books

Endangered Animals Atlas

Jackson, Tom / Caldwell, Sam (Illustrator)

Readers will meet endangered animals from every corner of the globe and discover where they live, how they survive, why they are endangered, and how we can protect them. An important yet gentle introduction to the impact of climate change and human activity on the environment.

$16.99

9780711283466

10/03/2023

Words & Pictures

Secrets of the Forest

Klepeis, Alicia / Adam, Kristen (Illustrator)

A beautifully illustrated collection of five-minute bedtime stories about forest wildlife. Every forest contains a thousand secrets. At the end of each tale, readers will find out more about the science that inspired the story.

The Thing to Remember About Stargazing

Esenwine, Matt Forrest / Possentini, Sonia (Illustrator)

A picture-book ode to stargazing with an underlying message of awe for the wonders of nature. This picture book’s spare, lyrical text offers many possible ways to do stargazing: with a friend, with family, or alone; on a moonless night, or with a full moon, or even with some clouds.

Chloe’s Nature Journal

Leshem-Pelly, Miri

When her teacher assigns the class to start a science journal, noting the animals they find in their yards, Chloe is sure she’ll discover the most. But once she’s in her yard with her journal and markers, she can’t find any animals to sketch.

Nature’s Rule Breakers

Fries-Gaither, Jessica

Some rules are meant to be broken, even those in the animal kingdom. Author and science educator Jessica Fries-Gaither introduces eight common categories scientists use and the animals that break those rules. Gorgeous, full-color photos will captivate budding scientists with every read.

Secret Stories of Nature

Gwinn, Saskia / Romanenko, Vasilisa (Illustrator)

In this beautiful field guide to the secret stories of nature, readers are invited to journey around the world as they discover how looking at nature today can help us understand and unlock mysteries from long ago, from bygone weather to the dinosaurs.

$19.99 Hardcover

5-8 508

9781684493111

10/03/2023

Neon Squid US

$18.95 Hardcover

5-8 E

9780884489405

10/03/2023

Tilbury House Publishers

$18.99 Hardcover

7-10 F

9781954354272

10/03/2023

Creston Books

$29.32 Library Reinforced

7-10 591.5

9781728477206

10/03/2023

Millbrook Press Inc

$24.99 Hardcover

7-10 508

9780711280366

10/03/2023

Wide Eyed Editions

Think Like a Goat

Betik, Lisa Deresti / Mostov, Alexander (Illustrator)

Covering four broad categories of intelligence, this fascinating book explains and celebrates animal intelligence in all its many varieties! Lisa Deresti Betik’s innovative and highly readable resource about the intelligence of all kinds of critters is sure to delight animal lovers of every stripe.

The Ocean Is More than a Home for Fish

Wells, Robert E. / Corrigan, Patrick (Illustrator)

Dive into our oceans to learn why we need them—and why they need us. Oceans are home to thousands of species, and they provide humans with food and medicine. They are one of the world’s most valuable natural resources, and we must take care of them.

$21.99 Hardcover

8-12 590

9781525304552

10/03/2023

Kids Can Press

Mother Earth

Hathorn, Libby / Booth, Christina (Illustrator)

Mother Earth is a warm, funny, beautiful collection of nature poems. Written with great sensitivity and with superb illustrations, this book celebrates our precious environment—for kids and families, students and teachers alike.

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 551.46

9780807577820

10/05/2023

Albert Whitman & Company

Thank You, Moon

Stewart, Melissa / Lanan, Jessica (Illustrator)

With the soothing rhythm of a bedtime story and the scientific wonder of a nature doc, this is a celebration of the moon and all the creatures who rely on its light to find their way home. Under a shimmering moon, creatures great and small creep out of their dens.

$21.99 Hardcover

2-5 E

9780734421555

10/10/2023

Hachette Australia

Ice Bears at Ice Edge

Burleigh, Robert / Minor, Wendell (Illustrator)

A mother polar bear and her cub are busy searching for food, when suddenly, the ice they stand on breaks away—crack! Cut adrift, her cub is out of reach as the treacherous sea begins to carry him away. In she dives! Can they return to land safely?

$18.99 Hardcover

3-6 591.518

9780593435076

10/10/2023

Knopf Books for Young Readers

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9781419760709

10/17/2023

Abrams Books for Young Readers

The Case of the Strange Splash Winkler, Henry / Oliver, Lin / Santat, Dan (Illustrator)

Detective Duck is on the job, solving puzzling mysteries before they destroy the habitat that she and her animal pals call home. Armed with her ever-present satchel for collecting clues, her logical mind, and endless curiosity, she tackles the environmental problems that beset her beloved Dogwood Pond.

The Last Unexplored Place on Earth Brown,

Aly

Dive into the world of Alvin Submersible, in this new middle-grade nonfiction title, and discover lost hydrogen bombs, underwater volcanoes, storied shipwrecks, and hundreds of new species living far beneath the waves.

$14.99 Hardcover

7-10 F

9781419755132

10/17/2023

Amulet Books

$21.99 Hardcover

8-12 551.46

9781250816689

10/17/2023

Feiwel and Friends

Return of the Wild

Scales, Helen / Good Wives and Warriors (Illustrator)

Discover the extraordinary ways nature has come back from the brink in this collection of 20 environmental success stories from around the world. As well as the 20 recovery stories, Return of the Wild teaches children about the different habitats that animals and plants around the world call home.

Weird and Wonderful Nature

Hoare, Ben

Discover the stories of more than 100 striking, rare, and unusual species, and objects. Explores the weird and wonderful side of the natural world. Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? How do sea cucumbers defend themselves? What causes the northern lights?

$19.99 Hardcover

8-12 591.68

9781510230125

10/17/2023

Laurence King Publishing

$24.99 Hardcover

7-10 591.5

9780744085112

10/24/2023

DK Publishing

Mya McLure, The Brave Science Girl

Haddad, Douglas / Ball-Cordero, Jennifer (Illustrator)

A family of toads, threatened by land development, is re-homed by an innovative and courageous second grader, Mya McLure. In this dazzling adventure, Mya McLure not only has to figure out a way to save the toads, but also how to help her teacher in a moment of unanticipated crisis.

Wintergarden

Fox, Janet / Hu, Jasu (Illustrator)

With a little bit of love and care, a few seeds nestled in pots, and a good windowsill, there’s no better time to make an herb garden with Mom than in the dead of winter. Together, a young girl and her mother can grow everything from oregano to parsley.

$16.95 Hardcover

3-8 E

9781493070121

11/07/2023

Muddy Boots

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9780823451012

11/07/2023

Neal Porter Books

"Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself."

–Henry David Thoreau

The Great Weather Diviner

Long, Rob / Dolberg, Andrew

The untold origin story of Punxsutawney Phil. When a flood strikes the small mining town of Punxsutawney, Junior the groundhog embarks on a journey to uncover why nature itself has turned on his people. He sets out to find the Guardians, legendary superpowered animals from his childhood stories.

How The World Works

Gifford, Clive

Explore the wonders of everything you see around you and discover just how the world works. Covering a range of children’s favorite subjects, including space, nature, wildlife, dinosaurs, volcanoes, technology, history, and much more. How the World Works will keep both adults and children captivated.

What are Clouds?

Daynes, Katie / Miguéns, Marta Álvarez (Illustrator)

Explore what clouds are, how to visit one, and how storms and rainbows are made. With lots of flaps to lift, this delightful book encourages children to explore clouds for themselves, spotting shapes in the sky, looking at the science behind them, and learning some cloud myths along the way.

Ask Me About… Dinosaurs

Rae, Nate / Doherty, Anna (Illustrator)

What did dinosaurs sound like? What did the dinosaurs eat? Were dinosaurs afraid of spiders? With 20 questions exploring the prehistoric world, you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs in this colorful, illustrated book.

$17.95 Trade Paper

8-12 F

9781636981628

11/07/2023

Morgan James YA Fiction

The Wheel of the Year

Cook, Fiona / Roux, Jessica (Illustrator)

A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs. Through themed meditations, crafts, and rituals, young readers can learn about old and new ways of honoring the seasons—and create their own!

$16.99 Trade Paper

8-12 909

9780753479810

11/07/2023

Kingfisher

$12.99 Hardcover

2-5 E

9781805318330

11/28/2023

Usborne

$24.95 Hardcover

5-8 567.903

9783967047554

11/28/2023

Little Gestalten

$19.99 Hardcover

8-12 394.26

9781524874803

11/28/2023

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Wonders of the Wild

Lamhna, Éanna Ní / Fitzgerald, Brian (Illustrator)

Nature has lots of hidden treasures. From rabbits eating their own poo to what feeds on humans and how caterpillars burst! Discover animaleating plants, what rises from the dead, sealife that glows in the dark, and many more weird and wonderful surprises from nature.

Backcountry

Goebel, Jenny

A girl and her diabetic alert dog face impossible odds when they’re stranded in the unforgiving wilderness. When an avalanche rips through the area, Emily and her dog, Molly, must find strength they didn’t know they possessed—and faith in one another—to survive.

$29.99 Hardcover

3-8 590

9781788494083

12/02/2023

O’Brien Press

How Not to Kill Your Plant

Garguláková, Magda / Chytilová, Lenka / Abbo, Hannah (Illustrator)

A comprehensive guidebook for kids on proper houseplant care, featuring bold illustrations and engaging infographics. Divided into three sections: The Basics of Care, Encyclopedia of Houseplants, and Cultivation Practice. Features fresh, modern illustrations that bring the information to life.

$8.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781338857887

12/05/2023

Scholastic Press

$15.95 Hardcover

5-8 635.965

9788000069968

12/12/2023

Albatros Media

SCARY STORIES

The Stinky Feet Monster

Michalak, Jamie / Kolar, Bob (Illustrator)

Frank has a book, a map, and a plan to find the Stinky Feet Monster. Bean has new boots, a new hat, and a drum, and is ready to rock— BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! He doesn’t believe in the Stinky Feet Monster.

The Grimmer

Ruthnum, Naben

BestoftheStacks

Offbeat teenager Vish is forced to contend with family issues and the ghosts invading his hometown. The small-town mysteries of John Bellairs are made modern with a dash of Stranger Things in this spinetingling supernatural horror-thriller.

$16.99 Hardcover

5-8 E

9781536225464

09/26/2023

Candlewick Press

Mari and the Curse of El Cocodrilo

Cuevas, Adrianna

This book follows Mari as she fights to break a curse of bad luck set upon her by El Cocodrilo when she rejects her family’s Cuban traditions. She and her friends must team up with an unexpected ally to stop El Cocodrilo’s reign of terror.

$19.95 Trade Paper

12-19 F

9781770417045

09/26/2023

ECW Press

Scream for the Camera

Harrison, Lisi / Kraus, Daniel

It’s been a month since the Graveyard Girls discovered Silas Hoke’s empty grave. A month, and no answers. That changes when messages from the other side start to creep up on the Graveyard Girls. Meanwhile, straight-A Sophie is spending way more time hanging out with “Danger Me.”

$18.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9780063285491

10/03/2023

HarperCollins

$16.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781454944560

10/03/2023

Union Square Kids

When Ghosts Call Us Home

De Becerra, Katya

Haunting of Hill House meets found-footage horror in this edge-ofyour-seat thriller that explores the power of family ties and the trauma that lurks there. When Sophia was twelve, she starred in her sister’s amateur horror movie Vermillion, which recorded raw footage of her real reactions to scenes her sister concocted.

Before the Devil Knows You’re Here

Krause, Autumn

This delicious blending of tall tales and Latin American surrealism will haunt you as you devour it. An enchanting mixture of American tall tales and Faustian elements, Before the Devil Knows You’re Here centers on a fierce Mexican-American poet on a quest to save her brother.

$18.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9781645679639

10/03/2023

Page Street Kids

$18.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9781682636473

10/03/2023

Peachtree Teen

Curious Tides

Lacelle, Pascale

Ninth House meets A Deadly Education in this gorgeous dark academia fantasy following a teen mage who must unravel the truth behind the secret society that may have been involved in her classmates’ deaths. Emory soon finds herself drawn into a cult-like society’s world of privilege and power.

The Haunting of Adrian Yates

Harwood-Jones, Markus

Adrian’s best friend and his boyfriend don’t get along. Oh, and his boyfriend is a ghost. On stormy summer nights behind the cemetery’s iron gates, Adrian and Sorel meet in secret and the pair begin to experiment with consensual possession.

$21.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9781665939270

10/03/2023

Margaret K. McElderry Books

Nightspark

Mann, Michael

The rousing, magical sequel to Ghostcloud, set on the waterways of a richly reimagined London. When a seemingly new threat emerges, Luke’s investigations will take him far beyond the borders of London, forcing him to face his past and confront his deepest fears to try to save Ravi.

$20.00 Trade Paper

12-19 F

9781998898008

10/04/2023

Metonymy Press

$17.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781682636602

10/10/2023

Peachtree

Omega Morales and the Curse of El Cucuy

Kemp, Laekan Zea

When a child goes missing at the cemetery, panic ensues, prompting the new sheriff to open an investigation. But then another child is taken, and another. Soon, with the help of Carlitos, Omega discovers that El Cucuy—the boogeyman—is responsible for the disappearances.

Secret of the Reaping

Bayron, Kalynn

Boog and her best friends, Cedrick, Jules, and Aaron—aka the Squad—stick together, no matter what. Now that vampires are back, they’ll need to take their Vanquisher lessons more seriously than ever. But who is behind this return of the undead?

$16.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9780316508872

10/10/2023

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

$17.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781547611577

10/10/2023

Bloomsbury Children’s Books

Bittersweet in the Hollow

Pearsall, Kate

Four sisters with unusual talents investigate a mysterious disappearance in their secluded Appalachian town. Like her sisters, Linden was born with an unusual ability. She can taste what others are feeling, but this so-called gift soured her relationship with the vexingly attractive Cole Spencer one fateful night a year ago.

Here, and Only Here

Dabos, Christelle / Serle, Hildegarde (Translator)

Welcome to the School of Here, an unsettling and peculiar place that is nonetheless familiar to us all. A place full of codes and unspoken rules that are passed down from year to year. Behind the scenes, a cabal of students conducts a top-secret investigation an unexplained phenomenon.

Too Scared to Sleep

Duplessie, Andrew

From debut author Andrew Duplessie comes a terrifying collection of teen horror short stories—and accompanying videos—that will keep you up long into the night! Point your phone at the QR code and be prepared to scream! Maybe even share it with your friends, if you dare.

$18.99 Hardcover

12-19 F

9780593531020

10/10/2023

G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers

$21.00 Hardcover

14-19

9781609459567

10/10/2023

Europa Editions

F

$19.99 Hardcover

12-19

9780063266483

10/10/2023

Clarion Books

F

All That Consumes Us Waters, Erica

Everyone knows the students in Corbin College’s elite academic society, Magni Viri, have it all. But once Tara is settled into the gorgeous Victorian dormitory the academy calls home, her stories turn dark and twisted. As she loses her grip on everything she’s ever known, she discovers a terrible secret.

Unholy Terrors Clipstone, Lyndall

A necromantic warrior unable to use magic makes an alliance with her sworn enemy. Everline knows she is sworn to kill Ravel, but when her best friend is captured, she makes the dangerous choice to ask for his help instead. He agrees, but demands a price—her blood.

$19.99 Hardcover

12-19 F

9780063115965

10/17/2023

HarperTeen

$20.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9781250887733

10/17/2023

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

SCHOOL STORIES

Loud!

Robbins, Rose

Abigail is frustrated. She can’t focus on writing and fools around instead. Just when things are about to go wrong again, the teacher discovers exactly what to do to engage this little girl, and Abigail ends up finding a special voice of her very own.

The Death and Life of Benny Brooks

Long, Ethan

An award-winning children’s book creator grapples with the darker undercurrents of his childhood in this poignant and honest illustrated memoir. Benny’s life is slowly unraveling. His parents are newly divorced, his mom chooses to move away, and Benny and his brother and sister are left with their chain-smoking dad.

Seagarden

Barry, Michelle A.

Forced to hide her new-found magic or risk imprisonment or worse, Myra enrolls in an interplanetary academy exchange program to dig up more about the government’s many conspiracies, but instead uproots even darker secrets that could drown everything she’s grown to trust.

The Forest Demands Its Due

Jackson, Kosoko

This page-turning YA horror/fantasy is set in dark academia, where readers follow a queer Black teen who discovers the sinister, deadly history of his boarding school and the corrupt powers behind it all. Seventeen-year-old Douglas Jones wants nothing to do with Regent Academy’s king-making; he’s just trying to survive.

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9781912650569

10/03/2023

Scallywag Press

$16.99 Hardcover

10-14 F

9780316333122

10/03/2023

Christy Ottaviano Books

$18.99 Hardcover

10-14 F

9781645951292

10/03/2023

Pixel+Ink

$19.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9780063260795

10/03/2023

Quill Tree Books

Salt the Water

Iloh, Candice

A verse novel about Cerulean Gene, a nonbinary Black teenager searching for a new way to do more than survive in post-pandemic America. Burned-out teachers and their father’s badly timed workplace accident send Cerulean reeling off course, but Bronx babies are resilient and resourceful.

Sick Day Jitters

Danneberg, Julie / Love, Judy (Illustrator)

Mrs. Hartwell is out sick, so who will teach her class? Everyone has the jitters at the thought of a day without their favorite teacher! Modeling the importance of staying home when sick and resting to get better, this is a funny and heartwarming addition to the beloved series.

$18.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9780593529317

10/03/2023

Dutton Books for Young Readers

$17.99 Hardcover

5-8 E

9781623544249

10/17/2023

Charlesbridge Publishing

Professor Pitt Is a Nitwit!

Gutman, Dan / Paillot, Jim (Illustrator)

A special guest has arrived at Ella Mentry School! Professor Pitt is the president of a local museum and has all sorts of wacky ideas about art. A.J. thinks it’s all a total snoozefest... until the piece he turns in for an art assignment gets praised as a work of genius!

$17.99 Hardcover

7-10 F

9780063207028

10/17/2023

HarperCollins

Ready, Set, Dough!

Baptist, Kelly J.

From Kelly J. Baptist, the award-winning author of Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero, comes a story about Zoe Sparks, an over-enthusiastic cookiedough seller who wishes to win a laptop from her school fundraiser. Of course, there’s unexpected competition, bad music, strained friendships, and over-the-top ideas that go horribly wrong.

Best Friends Forever?

Wells, Tina

The school winter field trip promises a week of snow-filled fun that everyone in year nine is looking forward to—everyone except Zee. Then right before the trip, Zee gets some shocking news: her best friend Ally is transferring… to The Hollows!

$16.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9780593429174

10/17/2023

Crown Books for Young Readers

$15.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781513209432

10/31/2023

West Margin Press

A Fright to Remember

Cuevas, Adrianna

The first book in a fangtastic new series! As Monster High prepares for its annual talent show, Frankie Stein is wonders what they could perform. When Torelei Stripe mocks Frankie’s musical abilities, Frankie gets even more confused about which of their brain parts is exciting enough for the talent show.

Feeling Hopeful

Wippell, Laura / Mongodi, Stella (Illustrator)

Far above the world, Hope the Dragon somersaults through the sky, protecting those below. But he encounters a formidable opponent in Fear, a monstrous creature that haunts little boys and girls everywhere. Defeating Fear will take much more than a breath of fire and a gnash of teeth.

$14.99 Hardcover 10-14 F

9781419769863

10/31/2023

Amulet Books

$19.95 Hardcover

2-5 E

9780645564334

11/07/2023

Ethicool Books

Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year Beaty, Andrea / Roberts, David (Illustrator)

A moving story starring the Questioneers’ teacher that’s all about kindness, learning to face your fears, and the profound difference that one brilliant educator can make in a child’s life. Lila Greer is full of worries. But there’s one person who sees her: Lila’s teacher, Ms. Kern.

$19.99 Hardcover

5-8 E

9781419769047

11/07/2023

Abrams Books for Young Readers

A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before Steinberg, Avi

This witty debut tells three zany tales at the same time, while teaching kids how to write their own story. Once upon a time there was a story inspired by a carrot on the run, a knight who needs a pal, and an alien who just wants to relax.

Too Many Valentines McNamara, Margaret / Gordon, Mike (Illustrator)

The first graders exchange valentines! Everyone at Robin Hill School is looking forward to Valentine’s Day… except Neil. He thinks valentines are silly. But on the big day, when Neil doesn’t get any valentines, he’s suddenly not so sure they’re silly after all!

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9780374390945

11/28/2023

Farrar Straus & Giroux

$17.99 Hardcover Reinforced

3-6 E

9781665939010

12/05/2023

Simon Spotlight

The olden pples

by Dan Yashinsky

With a smart princess, angry kings, magic animals, conniving siblings, tempting casinos, and a hero who’s better at following recipes than directions, Yashinsky’s Jack tale re-mix is sure to delight readers and listeners of all ages. Featuring artwork by Ekaterina Khlebnikova.

ISBN 9781998802050

$15.99

Adopt Large Print.

Large print is a simple and proven way to build confidence, stamina, and literacy outcomes. Explore over 1,000 well-known titles that appear the same on the outside, but have a more accessible format.

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL

Walter Finds His Voice

Ann Kim Ha

BestoftheStacks

Meet Walter, a painfully shy crocodile who takes his time to find his voice. The perfect story to inspire little introverts. Unlike most crocodiles, Walter lives in the swamp and hides below the surface from all the noisy animals, until one day, he sees a friend being mistreated.

Benita and the Night Creatures

Llanos, Mariana / Cocoretto (Illustrator)

$18.99 Hardcover 3-6 E

9781636550503

05/02/2023

Red Comet Press

BestoftheStacks

Creatures from Peruvian lore try to scare a child who’s so absorbed in her bedtime reading that she comically rebuffs their attempts. This humorous celebration of bedtime reading puts a global twist on taking the “scary” out of monsters.

BestoftheStacks

The Great Grrrr

Roger, Marie-Sabine / Leray, Marjolaine (Illustrator) / YuenKillick, Angus (Translator)

Meet an impatient monster with serious anger management issues! The Great Grrrrr works for an express delivery service. A monster on a mission, he must deliver a package to a cottage in the country. But, when the recipient isn't home, he becomes increasingly frustrated, and then angry.

When I Feel Scared

Bowles, Paula (Illustrator)

A comforting book about feeling scared. Featuring non-gendered characters and avoiding stereotypical associations of color and emotion. The main character uses a flashlight to ease their fears and thinks happy thoughts to calm down. This book can be used to develop emotional intelligence from a young age.

$17.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9798888590027

09/05/2023

Barefoot Books

$17.99 Hardcover

3-6 E

9781636550565

09/19/2023

Red Comet Press

$6.99 Hardcover

2-5

9781786287458

10/01/2023

Child’s Play Inc

152.4

Ruffles and the Cozy, Cozy Bed

Melling, David

Ruffles loves a lot of things, like digging, running, and sleeping. But when Ruffles sees a flash and hears a loud bang, he knows that can only mean one thing: a thunderstorm! That’s when Ruffles realizes the best place to be is his very own bed.

God, I Feel Scared

Nietert, Michelle / Fortner, Tama / Perez, Nomar (Illustrator)

Scared is a feeling that can be hard to face, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Scared, children will discover that it’s okay to be scared and that God is with us in all things, including fear.

$17.99 Hardcover

2-5 E

9781536231557

10/03/2023

Candlewick Press

Robot, Unicorn, Queen

Bramer, Shannon / Luxbacher, Irene (Illustrator)

A collection of poems that explore childhood experiences, from the whimsical to the poignant. In the opening poem a child welcomes their newborn sibling, while the last poem is a surreal lullaby. A beautifully illustrated collection full of laughter, tears, and wonder.

$12.99 Hardcover

3-8 201.6152

9780310140894

10/03/2023

Zonderkidz

Sensitive

Levine, Sara / Amini, Mehrdokht (Illustrator)

A powerful look at the ways being sensitive and having big feelings is a strength. This tender book follows a girl who is told she is too intense, too sensitive, too much. What can she do to stop the hurt? Featuring thoughtful text, collage illustrations, and an unexpected word puzzle.

$18.99 Hardcover

5-8 811.54

9781773066585

10/03/2023

Groundwood Books

Rajiv’s Starry Feelings

Moorjani, Niall / Regan, Nanette (Illustrator)

A young boy and his father look to the stars as they find ways to explore their emotions. Rajiv has feelings for everything. Today, he feels angry, and he doesn’t know why. With the help of his father, he sets out on a journey to make sense of his feelings.

$18.99 Hardcover

5-8 E

9781728450926

10/03/2023

Carolrhoda Books

$18.99 Hardcover

5-8 E

9781915244574

10/03/2023

Lantana Publishing

BestoftheStacks

Obaasan’s Boots

Bridger, Janis / Okihiro, Lara Jean

Cousins Lou and Charlotte don’t know much about their grandmother’s life. Their Obaasan invites them to spend time with her, sharing her experience as a Japanese Canadian during WWII and a painful story of Japanese internment. The girls begin to understand how their identities have been shaped by racism.

Gone Wolf

McBride, Amber

In her first middle-grade novel, award-winning author Amber McBride explores Black pain, trauma, and ultimately, healing through the story of what might happen if white supremacists ceded from the rest of the country. In the future, a Black girl known only as Inmate Eleven is kept confined.

$12.95 Trade Paper

8-12 F

9781772603484

10/03/2023

Second Story Press

$17.99 Hardcover

10-14 F

9781250850492

10/03/2023

Feiwel and Friends

The Broke Hearts

Mendez, Matt

In this piercing follow-up to Barely Missing Everything, JD and Danny, still reeling from the gutting death of their best friend by police gunfire, grapple with life-changing decisions and the kind of people they want to be, for Juan.

$19.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9781534404489

10/03/2023

Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books

The Blackwoods

Colbert, Brandy

The story of a famous Black Hollywood family—an unforgettable tale of ambition, fame, struggle, loss, and love in America. Hollis Blackwood was never interested in fame. But when private photos of Hollis are leaked in the wake of the family matriarch’s death, she is thrust into the spotlight.

Plan A

Caletti, Deb

A sixteen-year-old girl’s road trip across the country to get an abortion becomes a transformative journey of vulnerability, strength, and above all, choice. This is both an achingly tender love story and a badly needed battle cry about bodily autonomy and the experiences that connect us.

Trouble Finds Plum!

Phelan, Matt

When raccoons invade the Athensville Zoo, it’s up to Plum and his friends to save their beloved home. Though trouble might have found Plum, Plum has a plan to save the zoo—and make a few new friends at the same time. Perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.

Remember Us

Woodson, Jacqueline

A powerful story that delves deeply into life’s burning questions about time and memory. It seems like Sage’s whole world is on fire the summer before she starts seventh grade. As house after house burns down, her Bushwick neighborhood gets referred to as “The Matchbox” in the local newspaper.

$19.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9780063091597

10/03/2023

Balzer + Bray

$21.99 Library Reinforced

14-19 F

9780593485552

10/03/2023

Labyrinth Road

$17.99 Hardcover

7-10 F

9780063296244

10/10/2023

Greenwillow Books

$18.99 Hardcover

10-14 F

9780399545467

10/10/2023

Nancy Paulsen Books

Marry Me, Mole?

Willis, Jeanne / Varley, Susan

Mole loves Bird and Bird loves Mole, but can they make their love work? From award-winning author and illustrator Jeanne Willis and Susan Varley comes this brave look at why being in love doesn’t always mean choosing to be together.

$18.99 Hardcover

9781783449842

10/24/2023

Andersen Press

A Compliment with Wings

Hest, Pimm van / Talsma, Nynke Mare (Illustrator)

A warm, loving, and inspiring story that shows children what paying someone a compliment can do. Sammy wakes up with a big smile on his face. When he pays his mother a compliment, he sets something special in motion. His compliment rises, flutters on, and inspires everyone in its path.

$18.95 Hardcover

9781605379470

10/24/2023

Clavis Publishing

Free Throws, Friendship, and Other Things We Fouled Up

Bishop, Jenn

Competitive basketball takes center court in this fast-paced novel about two girls finding the truth about themselves—and their families. When Abby’s dad practically forbids their friendship because of something that happened between him and Rory’s dad when they were younger, Abby and Rory must move their budding friendship underground.

Juniper’s Christmas

Colfer, Eoin

A beautifully illustrated novel about an eleven-year-old girl’s wild adventure to find her mother, protect a public park, and save Christmas. Juniper seeks the help of mysterious and grumpy carpenter Niko—who accidentally reveals his expert craftsmanship, flying reindeer, and magic powers.

$17.99 Hardcover

10-14 F

9781797215617

10/24/2023

Chronicle Books

$22.99 Hardcover Reinforced

8-12 F

9781250321947

10/31/2023

Roaring Brook Press

“A lack of education is the mother of all suffering.”

—Aristotle

Get ready to ROCK with picturebooks

Tiger Talesfrom

Baby’s First Love Story

Abrams, Stacy / Freitas, Irena (Illustrator)

A clever journey through the first years of a baby’s life, set against the backdrop of storytelling and romance tropes. A must-have for readers, romance fans, and anyone who loves the Urban Babies series, this clever book explores the bond between parent and child using traditional storytelling tropes.

Goodbye

Madison, Megan / Ralli, Jessica / Roxas, Isabel (Illustrator)

A picture book edition of the board book about grief, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. This book aims to normalize the topic of death by discussing what it means and how it feels to experience loss.

$9.99 Hardcover

2-5 E

9781649375353

11/07/2023

Entangled: Little Lark

$15.99 Hardcover

2-5 155.937

9780593662380

11/07/2023

Rise x Penguin Workshop

I Love Me! Harrison, Marvyn / Ewen, Diane (Illustrator)

Celebrates building confidence and self-esteem through uplifting statements that little ones and parents can say each day. The book’s days-of-the-week structure provides routine, and the colorful, exuberant illustrations add to the kid appeal. Also includes back matter with tips for caregivers on how to best put these affirmations into practice.

Be Your Own Bird

Willms, Russ

Award-winning author Russ Willms introduces kids to Pickles, a bird who always does her own thing, and in the end, her example saves the whole flock. Full of humor—and even some bird yoga— Be Your Own Bird teaches kids about mindfulness, self-confidence, and the importance of always being themselves.

$14.99 Hardcover

3-6 E

9781419768095

11/07/2023

Abrams Appleseed

$17.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9781506487595

11/07/2023

Beaming Books

Giraffe and Jackal Are Friends (Again!)

Mackenzie, Mary / Robinson, Lisa / Michels, Nicole (Illustrator)

Giraffe and Jackal express their feelings and resolve differences in a positive way, through the power of Nonviolent Communication. When the new kid, Aardvark, moves to school, Giraffe reaches out to be friends, but Jackal feels jealous and threatened. Jackal lashes out, endangering Aardvark, and a conflict ensues.

Animal Snuggles

Reid, Aimee / Braun, Sebastien (Illustrator)

This heartwarming, lullaby-like nonfiction picture book combines animal facts with a comforting message of love and belonging. With back matter about ways animals show love included, this sweet book is perfect for homes, schools, and libraries!

$17.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9781649630650

11/07/2023

Sounds True Inc

Time After Time

Mlynowski, Sarah / Soontornvat, Christina

The magic bracelet comes to a girl in Texas, who ends up in a Groundhog Day-style time loop. The bracelet grants wishes, and Lucy knows just what to wish for: a do-over day, where she’ll fix everything and—most importantly—prevent her dad from proposing to Ms. Brock.

$14.99 Hardcover

3-8 591.392

9781728275406

11/07/2023

Sourcebooks Explore

Gracie Opens Shop

Wells, Tina

Gracie feels great: she’s spending more time with her crush, Ali Mansourian, and she’s starting a business with her Passion for Fashion friends! But when starting a business together starts to strain her Passion for Fashion friend group, Gracie wonders if she’ll be able to keep it all together.

The Way I Am Now

Smith, Amber

Months after Eden and two other girls publicly accuse their rapist, Eden is starting college while her case goes to trial. Now when she and Josh reconnect, it seems like it might finally be in the right place at the right time for them to make it work.

$15.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781338628319

11/07/2023

Scholastic Press

$9.99 Hardcover

10-14 F

9781513139326

11/07/2023

West Margin Press

$21.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9781665947107

11/07/2023

Margaret K. McElderry Books

Messy Monkeys

Andonegui, Sabrina / Ravotti, Lea Marie (Illustrator)

Messy Monkeys is a book about the feelings that get in the way, disturb, distract, and frustrate a small child named Macy. Throughout Macy’s day, we learn the techniques she uses to calm these emotions, which are represented by many, many Messy Monkeys.

$18.99 Hardcover

3-6 E

9781648230271

11/14/2023

Pow! Kids Books

The Elf, the Princess and the Impossible Shoe

Jones, Anthony Lloyd

Once upon a time, there lived an elf. Putting pressure on herself and comparing her work to her friends’ on ‘Elfstagram,’ the elf is worried that her shoes will not be perfect. The Elf, The Princess and the Impossible Shoe explores childhood perfectionism and the anxiety that it can cause.

Ona Judge. Frederick Douglass.

Harriet Tubman. Ida B. Wells.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Barack Obama.

This essential YA biography-in-verse chronicles the diverse ways each fought racism and shows how much— and how little—has changed for Black Americans since our country’s founding.

* “Meticulously researched and organized... (A) must purchase.”

—School Library Journal, starred review

* “Electrifying.”

—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* “Highly recommended for both personal reading and curricular study.”

—Booklist, starred review

$15.95 Hardcover 5-8 E

9781839975417

11/21/2023

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

I’ll Hold Your Hand

Rudd, Maggie C. / Chavarri, Elisa (Illustrator)

Celebrates the unbreakable bond of a parent’s support for a child though life’s milestones, from learning to walk to the first day of school. From learning to crawl to healing a broken heart, throughout all the highs and lows in between, you are loved.

The Ferris Wheel

Kozikoğlu, Tülin / Sönmezay, Hüseyin (Illustrator)

A powerful and heartwarming story about empathy, hope, and longing. This is the story of two parallel journeys in cities far apart. A mother and a son leave their home for a better day, while a father and a daughter leave their home for a safer day.

A Kids Book About Empathy

Roberts, Daron K.

An accessible look at empathy, and how kids can apply it to their lives. Teach kids to understand the emotions of those around them. Feelings aren’t always easy, especially when they are other people’s. This book teaches kids (and grownups) how to feel “with” someone, and not just for them.

12/05/2023

WORLD CULTURES

Stranded!

Benediktsson, Ævar Þór / Wilson, Anne (Illustrator)

BestoftheStacks

Graphic novel-like layouts and humorous text tell the tale of two friends who become stranded on a volcanic island in Iceland. The author recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses, and scant supplies.

The Collector of Heads

Matsusaki, Ana / Lobato, Bruna Dantas (Translator)

BestoftheStacks

Rosália’s collection might be the weirdest yet, as she collects the heads, histories, and memories of those who have died. Matsusaki’s beautifully illustrated book explores the delicate, complex cultural aspects of death with humor and invites us to reflect on the shared and unique contents inside each of our heads.

The Story of Christmas

Walker, Katherine / Schofield, Jayne (Illustrator)

Discover the story of Christmas in this inspirational touch-and-feel board book. With a carry-handle attached to the spine, touches to explore throughout, and a prayer to share, little ones will love this introduction to the nativity story.

$17.99 Hardcover

7-10 F

9781646869916

08/08/2023

Barefoot Books

Countdown to Christmas

Smith, Nikki Shannon / Moreno, Letícia (Illustrator)

It’s almost Christmas! Count down the days with festive activities. A little girl and her family prepare by putting up the tree, wrapping presents, baking delicious treats, and much more. Read along as they count down to Christmas Day!

$19.95 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781734783988

09/12/2023

Tapioca Stories

$8.99 Hardcover

2-5 E

9781803379487

10/01/2023

We Believe

$8.99 Hardcover

2-5 E

9780593566039

10/03/2023

Crown Books for Young Readers

Bhangra Baby

Sehgal, Kabir / Sehgal, Surishtha / Bushry, Ani (Illustrator)

Come dance with Bhangra Baby as he learns to move to the rhythm of a popular Punjabi folk dance in this infectiously exuberant picture book! Bhangra Baby joins the crowd on the dance floor and learns to step, hop, twist, and jump to the rhythm of the drum.

Boogie in the Bronx!

Kramer, Jackie Azúa / Glatt, Jana (Illustrator) / Sol y Canto (Performer)

This upbeat singalong depicts residents of a Bronx high-rise building dancing to 10 types of Latin, Afro-Latin, and African American music. Readers can count along in English and Spanish as they visit each floor of the building! Includes an online access link to original audio and video animation.

Festivals!

Bingham, Jane / Cabassa, Mariona (Illustrator)

A gloriously colorful look at diverse celebrations around the world. An inviting feast of festivals, from well-known celebrations—such as Christmas, Hannukah, Eid, and Diwali—to more surprising events, such as the Woolly Worm Caterpillar Race and the Hungry Ghosts’ Feast.

The Mexican Dreidel

Marshall, Linda Elovitz / Stavans, Ilan / Mola, Maria (Illustrator)

A story about Janucá in Mexico, and the ease with which children make new friends. The trompos follow the dreidel as it spins through the neighborhood. Danielito invites his new friends, nuevos amigos, to Bobe’s house to celebrate Janucá.

$18.99 Hardcover Reinforced

3-6 E

9781665936156

10/03/2023

Beach Lane Books

My Incredible India

Bilan, Jasbinder / Chakrabarti, Nina (Illustrator)

Tour the diverse regions of an incredible country in a vivid, joyful, and visually stunning introduction to the people, places, flora, and fauna of India. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, and wander Delhi’s bustling streets.

$16.99 Hardcover

3-6 E

9798888590003

10/03/2023

Barefoot Books

$15.99 Hardcover

3-6 394.26

9781805317418

10/03/2023

Usborne

$19.99 Library Reinforced

3-8 E

9781728449289

10/03/2023

Kar-Ben Publishing

$19.99 Hardcover

7-10 915.4

9781536225013

10/10/2023

Candlewick Press

The Girl, the Ring, & the Baseball Bat Gomera-Tavarez, Camille

A magical, hilarious, and whip-smart Outsiders for the modern day. Rosie: Capricorn. Her talisman: a magical jacket from her mother’s past. Caro: Taurus. Her talisman: a baseball bat that fixes whatever it breaks. Zeke: Certified Triple Pisces. His talisman: a stone that will make anyone fall in love with him.

The Fall of Whit Rivera

Maldonado, Crystal

Frenemies Whit and Zay have been at odds for years, so when they’re forced to organize the fall formal together, it’s a literal disaster. But has their feud been a big misunderstanding all along?

Aliya’s Secret

Zaman, Farida

Ramadan is coming, and as Abba and Ammi prepare for their monthlong fast, Aliya hugs a secret to her chest: she’s going to fast, too! This joyful look at Ramadan is based on the author’s own childhood experiences and is rich with facts and details about the holiday.

Aimé Césaire

Nimrod / Ramadan, Emma (Translator)

The only young adult book to tell the story of Aimé Césaire, the rise of Negritude, and the crusade for Black African and Caribbean independence from colonial rule. Aimé Césaire was a poet and, later, a politician from the Caribbean island of Martinique, who spoke out against sufferings and humiliations.

At the End of the World

Mikail, Nadia

With the world about to end, Aisha and her family undertake a road trip to find her estranged sister in this blazingly original and wonderfully affecting young adult debut. When the world is ending, what matters most to you?

$19.99 Hardcover

12-19 F

9781646142651

10/10/2023

Levine Querido

$19.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9780823452361

10/10/2023

Holiday House

$18.95 Hardcover

3-6 E

9781771475648

10/17/2023

Owlkids Books

$17.95 Hardcover

10-14 F

9781644212578

10/17/2023

Triangle Square

$19.99 Hardcover

12-19 F

9781250868091

10/17/2023

Feiwel and Friends

Backyard Footy

Merrison, Carl / Campbell, Samantha (Illustrator)

Jy is playing football alone in his small backyard in the Kimberley, but when he accidentally kicks the ball over the fence, a footy adventure begins! Footy by yourself is fun, but playing with mates is better. The first title in a joyful series.

Come and Join Us!

Kleinrock, Liz / Prabhat, Chaaya (Illustrator)

This inclusive nonfiction picture book follows kids in America who share how they celebrate holidays all year long—perfect for discussions about decentering Christian and winter holidays! Learn about 18 holidays celebrated by a diverse group of children. Holidays featured include: Seollal, Mardi Gras, Holi, Nowruz, Passover, and more.

$21.99 Hardcover

3-6 E

9780734421517

10/17/2023

Lothian Children’s Books

$19.99 Hardcover

3-8 394.26

9780063144477

10/17/2023

HarperCollins

Small

Cromer, Pete

Discover Australia’s unique animals through Pete Cromer’s bold and beautiful animal portraits. This gallery in a book features 10 of his best-loved Australian bird and mammal collages from Pete Cromer: Australia, curated by native wildlife big and small.

A Year of Celebraciones

Lara, Carrie / Battuz, Christine (Illustrator)

From Laos to Mexico, China to Scotland, Iran to Nicaragua, and more, A Year of Celebraciones follows the main character’s continuing cultural education as she learns about how different kids and families she knows celebrate New Year’s. Traditions include decorations, gifts, foods, and gatherings.

Hear Our Voices

Natarajan, Radhika / Tayiana, Chao / Mostov, Alexander (Illustrator)

An essential introduction to one of the largest empires in human history, the British Empire, told from the perspectives of 20 people who lived through it. Their stories are told in a first-person narrative style, allowing readers to see through the eyes of these inspiring history-keepers.

Good Housekeeping The Ultimate Kids Christmas Book

Good Housekeeping (Editor)

This kid-approved big book of Christmas ideas is filled with super-fun projects, recipes, and activities that will keep kids enchanted (and busy!) all season long. Three chapters highlight holiday essentials— celebrating, crafting, and dozens of simple sweets (Cookies for Santa Claus? We’ve got you covered!)

Rise Up and Sing!

Warner, Andrea / Reimer, Louise (Illustrator)

This inspiring introduction to activism and social justice for young teens explores how music has contributed to the fight for social justice. Featuring current musicians, iconic artists from the past, and playlists for each social justice issue.

$11.99 Hardcover

3-8 736.98

9781922857590

10/17/2023

Five Mile

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9781433841552

10/17/2023

Magination Press

$24.00 Hardcover

8-12 909.0971

9780711266957

10/17/2023

Wide Eyed Editions

$25.00 Hardcover

9781958395998

10/17/2023

Hearst Home Kids

$19.95 Hardcover

12-19 394.2663

9781771648981

10/17/2023

Greystone Kids

Rise and Shine, It’s Mardi Gras Time!

Davis, Alexandra Navarre / Civati, Chiara (Illustrator)

Good morning, Mardi Gras floats! Today is your day. This joyous book for young readers brings the excitement of Carnival to the page, depicting flowery floats, animal floats, mythical floats, and regal floats and all the activity that the floats “see” as they roll down the streets.

The Bronx Is My Home

Reynoso-Morris, Alyssa / Holt, Kim (Illustrator)

Welcome to The Bronx, New York! A picture book celebration of hometown pride including the history, landscape, cuisines, cultures, and activities unique to this vibrant community. From sunrise to sunset, Santiago and Mami have many treasures to enjoy in their neighborhood on a beautiful Saturday.

$19.99 Hardcover

5-8 E

9781455627530

10/23/2023

Pelican Publishing Company

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9780316397735

10/24/2023

Christy Ottaviano Books

American History

DK

From the pilgrims and the presidents to modern-day politics, explore the history of the world’s greatest superpower. Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children. Brings history to life with more than 750 photographs and paintings, plus extensive maps, charts, and statespecific details.

The Search for Us

Boyer, Susan Azim

Two half-siblings who have never met embark on a search together for the Iranian immigrant and U.S. Army veteran father they never knew. The Search for Us beautifully renders what it means to find your place in the world through the deep and abiding power of family.

$29.99 Hardcover

8-12 973.03

9780744056204

10/24/2023

DK Publishing

Sleepless in Dubai

Patel, Sajni

A swoon-worthy rom-com about two teens traveling to Dubai for Diwali. Nikki, an aspiring photographer, accompanies her family on a trip to Dubai to celebrate Diwali in style. It would be the trip of a lifetime, if Yash, the boy next door, wasn’t also on the flight.

$21.00 Hardcover

12-19 F

9781250833709

10/24/2023

Wednesday Books

$18.99 Hardcover

12-19 F

9781419766961

10/24/2023

Amulet Books

The Journey of the Ancestors’ Gifts

Trinh, Linda / Nguyen, Clayton (Illustrator)

It’s the Nguyen kids’ first time in Vietnam and staying in Grandma Nôi’s childhood home, so they should be excited. But why is the door to the ancestors’ room always closed? And why can’t they connect with Grandma Nôi using their gifts, the way they can at home?

World War II

Hannigan, Kate / Rosen, Josh (Illustrator)

Learn how millions of Americans joined the fight by working assembly lines, growing vegetables, and collecting scrap metal during World War II. In this graphic novel, four curious kids take us into factories, farms, and even kitchens to show what the fight on the homefront looks like up close!

Lunar New Year

Man-Kong, Mary / Chan, Michelle Jing (Illustrator)

Celebrate the Lunar New Year and learn about all of its traditions! Every year, millions of Asian families come together to celebrate the first new moon in the sky. Now preschoolers can learn about the zodiac animals, the delicious food, the exciting parades, and all the fun traditions.

Loveboat Forever

Wen, Abigail Hing

Return to Loveboat with Ever’s younger sister, Pearl. Seventeenyear-old music prodigy Pearl Wong had the summer of her dreams planned—until a fall from grace leaves her in need of new plans… and a new image. Where better to revamp her “brand” than at Chien Tan?

$19.99 Hardcover

7-10 E

9781773218120

10/31/2023

Annick Press Ltd

$21.99 Hardcover

10-14 973.917

9781250793331

10/31/2023

First Second

$10.99 Hardcover

3-6 394.26

9780593649466

11/07/2023

Golden Books

$19.99 Hardcover

12-19 F

9780063297999

11/07/2023

HarperTeen

Wish Soup Park, Junghwa

Celebrate Korean Lunar New Year and join one child’s quest to eat enough bowls of soup to become a “big girl!” This funny story explores the traditions of Korean Lunar New Year and the value of family and helpfulness.

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9780316457361

12/05/2023

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

A Kid’s Guide to the Chinese Zodiac Hwang, Aaron

/ Lan, Qu (Illustrator)

A charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign says about you. Offers the history and lore behind this ancient classification system, along with practical advice for young readers on how to navigate relationships and apply oneself at school and at home.

$16.99 Hardcover

8-12 133.5925

9780762482115

12/05/2023

Running Press Kids