SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS
So Many Wonderful New Books!
What I know for sure is that I love books and love reading. I also love introducing new books to young readers. Books not only are entertaining, but also educational. This LittleOne Summer issue contains a wonderful list of fiction and nonfiction titles to take little ones to the end of summer. The nonfiction titles highlight adventure, animals, concepts, the unknown, science, and specific books for TeenTober. These titles build curiosity and creativity, increasing cognitive and emotional aptitude. In these pages you will find something new, different, and surprising to share with your young readers.
If you are looking for some quick summer reads programming ideas, you’ll find them in this issue’s Erica's Corner article.
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Erica's Corner
by ERICA SOMMER
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!
Greetings, librarians!
As the official arrival of summer is heating us up here in the northeast, we know your summer reading adventures are underway as well, and eager readers are happily adding to their book checklists. If you are looking for some quick programming ideas, we recently updated the Brodart Youth Services Resources page with summer reading-themed activities, new storytime kits, puzzles, coloring sheets, book group discussion guides, and more! Download them for free here ; no login is required.
This spring, we started offering Bound to Stay Bound’s best-inindustry guaranteed library bound editions to our public library customers, and we thank YOU for a successful launch, and, of course, for your orders! Picture books, easy readers, graphic novels, nonfiction, Spanish, and bilingual editions are all available in this new-to-Brodart offering … and did we mention there’s manga, too? See what’s new via the selection lists we provide in each issue of the BookWorm newsletter, which includes new, forthcoming, and high-demand titles in BTSB editions each month. Subscribe today!
Last month, our publishing partners joined us in Williamsport for our Summer-Fall 2024 Collection Connection, highlighting their best and brightest forthcoming English, Spanish, and Bilingual titles of 2024. Special guest Ann Burg discussed her latest title, Force of Nature, a novel in verse about Rachel Carson’s early life. It was a fantastic day, and we are happy to share video presentations of each publisher’s list via our YouTube channel playlist. See what we’re excited about, and find corresponding title lists for each publisher in Bibz Recommended Lists – Children. I’m sure you’ll find some new reads to keep your TBR pile blooming.
I look forward to seeing some of you at ALA Annual in San Diego. Stop by Brodart booth #1327 to say hello, grab a bag, and do some touch-and-feel with Bound to Stay Bound’s Kidproof cover material. In the meantime, stay up-to-date on all that’s new by following us on Facebook, and email me at BYS@brodart.com with your youth services inquiries.
Happy reading!
ADVENTURE & DISCOVERY
Our Nipa Hut
Abalos, Rachell / Larios, Gabriela (Illustrator)
Yelena and Papa take care of their nipa hut—and it takes care of them. But when a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Will their home withstand the storm? Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages.
Greenwild
Thomson, Pari
Desperate to join the expedition searching her mother and the other missing Botanists, Daisy and her friends abandon the safety of magical Mallowmarsh. Facing danger on the high seas, they find themselves pursued across the waves by ruthless Grim Reapers. But they will need help to defeat these dangerous enemies.
Bibsy Cross and the Bike-a-Thon
Scanlon, Liz Garton / Ho, Dung (Illustrator)
Bibsy’s library is hosting a bike-a-thon to raise money to buy books. And Bibsy is determined to earn the most donations. That way she can WIN the fundraiser! But has Bibsy been spinning her wheels with the wrong intentions?
Kitty and the Stolen Storybook
Harrison, Paula / Løvlie, Jenny (Illustrator)
In book 13, someone has broken into the library and left it in a mess—worst of all, they’ve stolen one of the books! Kitty and her crew leap into action to track down the culprit—a pirate cat named Cutlass. Kitty soon teaches Cutlass the error of his ways.
02/06/2024
Barefoot Books
06/04/2024
Farrar Straus & Giroux
06/11/2024
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Oxford Children’s
BestoftheStacks
Against the Odds
Humphreys, Alastair / Mai, Pola (Illustrator)
$26.99 Hardcover 8-12 920
9781787410169
07/02/2024
Templar Publishing
49 Miles Alone
Richards, Natalie D.
Hand-picked by Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by adventurers who have tried, failed, and succeeded against the odds. These men and women have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles and inspired Alastair’s own adventures. They may do the same for you, too. $11.99 Trade Paper 14-19 F 9781728276007
Katie and Aster’s plan was to hike 49 miles in the remote Utah desert. Then they encounter a killer. The nearest place to seek help is a two-day walk away, and if Aster and Katie lose the trail, death will swiftly follow.
Hum
Thomas, William David
A chance encounter with an old llama astonishingly reveals a language Allen didn’t know he could speak. When the llama’s life is threatened, Allen vows to free it. Together they begin a desperate trek through a snowy wilderness.
Sweet Dreams, Hedgehog
Ulyeva, Elena / Parkhaeva, Daria (Illustrator)
The sun is setting, and most of the animals are going home to bed— but Little Hedgehog still wants to play! What can he do now? This is a sweet story about learning how to slow down at the end of the day.
07/02/2024
Sourcebooks Fire
$17.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9781732213722
07/16/2024
Charlesbridge Moves
$13.99 Hardcover 3-6 E
9781954738669
07/30/2024
Clever Publishing
Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic
Havemeyer, Janie / Samaniego, Cesar (Illustrator)
In this title, early fluent readers travel back in time to follow pilot Amelia Earhart as she embarks on a dangerous mission to become the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. Read along as Amelia overcomes life-threatening obstacles on her journey from Canada to Europe.
9798892132039
08/01/2024
Grasshopper Books
Black Bart, Daring Pirate of the Atlantic
Gunderson, Jessica / Kinder, Matt (Illustrator) / Ramos, Jose (Illustrator)
Throughout his three years as a pirate, Bartholomew Roberts—aka Black Bart—ruled the Atlantic Ocean. Learn how Roberts went from a humble farmer to Black Bart, daring pirate of the Atlantic, in this graphic novel filled with danger, deceit, and high-seas adventure.
Agnes’s Garden
Doody, Lori
Agnes’s neighbors think her penchant for vegetable gardening a bit odd. But when the dread pirate Captain Brisket arrives on her ship and begins causing mayhem, it is Agnes who saves her garden and the day. Readers will enjoy this quirky celebration of vegetables!
$37.99 Library Reinforced 8-12 B
9781669069737
08/01/2024
Capstone Press Inc
$12.99 Trade Paper 5-8 E
9781998802111
08/06/2024
Running the Goat
Back to Schoo l Reads
That Belong on Your Shelf
Rainbow Allies
9781506488448
July 2024
A true story of allyship and standing up to anti-LGBTQ hate.
We Are a Class
9781506489216
July 2024
A celebratory declaration of what it means to be part of a diverse class of students.
Poppy’s Perfect Crayons
9781506490151
July 2024
Poppy’s fancy new crayons were perfect . . . perhaps too perfect?
Anonymoose
9781506497648
August 2024
A humorous, heartfelt story about shyness, blending in, and the courage it takes to step out and speak up when it matters most.
Nether Ghost Wolf, Winston
Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! Winston and his pet player, Brian, are headed to the Nether for their next mission. Heat, fire, and a reddish darkness greets them. Pretty spooky stuff. Before they know it, they are under attack from skeletons!
The Legend of the Last Library
Cole, Frank L.
9781339041247
08/06/2024
AFK
What if you lived in a world without books? After a devastating Blight killed off all the trees, orphaned Juni discovers a book hidden in a box in her grandpa’s closet. Beyond opening her imagination, the book contains clues that point to what could be the last library on Earth. $16.99
Nightmare in the Backyard Strand, Jeff
When the scratching starts on the tent, a backyard camping trip turns terrifying for three friends. Chloe, Avery, and Madison can’t wait to spend the night camping in the backyard. Then the scratching starts. Soon the girls may need to start asking WHAT is making that noise, rather than WHO.
What Do Astronauts Do?
Jones, Rob Lloyd / Williams, V. M. / Sy, Geraldine (Illustrator) / Allsuch-Boardman, Adam (Illustrator)
Explore different careers as you blast off into space with a crew of astronauts. Find out about their incredible jobs and the huge teams who support them, from medics to technicians. Discover how astronauts are chosen, how they train, and what they do once they return to Earth.
Give Me Something Good to Eat
Gillespie, D. W.
This middle grade debut tells the story of a boy who travels into an alternate version of his Halloween-obsessed town to save his sister from an evil witch and free the town from a curse. Shadows of death curl around trees as Mason summons all the bravery he can find.
08/06/2024
Shadow Mountain
9781728277639
08/06/2024
Sourcebooks Young Readers
9781805075554
08/06/2024
Usborne
9780593651810
08/13/2024
Delacorte Press
The Prince of Yorsha Doon
Peterson, Andrew / Kister, Kristina (Illustrator)
This book tells the story of Safiki—already beloved by thousands of Wingfeather fans—as he emerges from his life of solitary freedom and becomes an accidental hero. Life on the streets of the bustling and mysterious city of Yorsha Doon can be hard, but Safiki loves being independent.
Flash Flood
Prendergast, Gabrielle
In this high-interest novel, foster brothers Zack and Peter pull together to survive after a flash flood leaves them stranded in an evacuated neighborhood of their riverside town. Zack and Peter must decide whether to sit tight and wait or try to escape … before they get washed away.
Zombie Apocalypse Running Club
Mac, Carrie
When queer twins Eira and Soren escape from their survivalist home into a world overcome by zombies, there’s only one way to stay alive: run! They don’t get far before encountering the one remaining person in the closest town: their friend Racer, a gold medal-winning Special Olympics champion.
Mars Underground
Waugh, HM
Dee and Holt must face new dangers to reunite the humans of Mars in this heart-stopping, page-turning sequel to Mars Awakens Dee, Holt, and Chayse set out to cross the planet to Newton via a network of subterranean tunnels. Can they reach it without encountering the Others?
Pirate & Penguin 2 Few Crew
Allegra, Mike / Harney, Jenn (Illustrator)
The unlikely duo sets out to recruit a crew who will appreciate their unconventional ship and friendship. Pirate & Penguin are yearnin’ to set sail. But when their small but mighty man-of-war fails to make waves in a sea of larger vessels, they resolve to renovate.
$14.99 Hardcover 8-12 F 9780593581100
08/13/2024
WaterBrook Press
$10.95 Trade Paper 12-19 F 9781459838215
08/13/2024
Orca Book Publishers
$19.99 Hardcover 14-19 F 9781524771041
08/13/2024
Crown Books for Young Readers
$15.99 Trade Paper 10-14 F 9781761067105
08/27/2024
A&U Children
$18.99 Hardcover 3-8 E 9781645678625
09/03/2024
Page Street Kids
BOOKS to CAPTIVATE and GROW Young learners’ minds!
Imaginative play with ASL
Encouraging a sense of community
Attack of the Scones
Funk, Josh / Kearney, Brendan (Illustrator)
It’s just about time for Baron von Waffle’s birthday bash when Sir French Toast spots a strange flying object in the sky. When Baron von Waffle is captured, Pancake and French Toast know they must save their friend. Will they be able to put aside their differences and rescue Waffle?
Barnaby Unboxed!
Fan, Terry / Fan, Eric / Fan, Devin
Meet Barnaby: he’s half mouse, half elephant, with a dash of flamingo ... and fully trained! Follow perfect pet Barnaby on his perilous journey home through bustling streets, mysterious alleyways, and the untamed wilds of city parks in this gorgeously illustrated tale of friendship, unconditional love, and belonging.
Little Nobody
Merritt, Kory
The kids of Cowslip Grove are putting on a school play. But at rehearsal one day, a piece of chalk leaps up on its own and starts writing on the blackboard. Soon the kids learn they are being stalked by the mysterious “Little Nobody”—an invisible child with no memories.
The Sherlock Society
Ponti, James
Four kids and one grandfather tackle a decades-old mystery when Alex and Zoe Sherlock start their own detective agency. The group’s first target is the long-lost treasure supposedly hidden near their Miami hometown. Their investigation into the local doings of gangster Al Capone soon leads them to a remote island.
All at Once Upon a Time
Rockliff, Mara / Jose, Gladys (Illustrator)
09/03/2024
Union Square Kids
$19.99 Hardcover 5-8 E
9781774882436
09/03/2024
Tundra Books
$15.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9780063283985
09/03/2024
Clarion Books
09/03/2024
Aladdin
Fairy Tale Land has gotten a shake-up. All the stories are happening at once and... not exactly as they used to, once upon a time! Climbing a beanstalk takes an unexpected twist, and Little Red Riding Hood’s basket is bursting with an unusual gift for an out-ofthe-ordinary grandmother! $18.99
Kelcie Murphy and the Race for the Reaper’s Key Lewis,
Erika
The epic conclusion to the Kelcie Murphy series. Monsters are attacking the Lands of Summer and Winter. And deep in the Abyss, an ancient evil, once thought defeated, is preparing an apocalyptic attack. There is only one person who can stop him: his heir, Kelcie herself.
Operation Bungaree
Peabody, J. D.
Starscape
In this third and final book in The Inkwell Chronicles, Everett fights to find his way home. Meanwhile, Bea and the other Inklings search desperately for ways to help him, as increasingly clever enemy operatives close in from all sides. $6.99
Draka the Winged Serpent Blade, Adam
When Nolan’s hometown is attacked by the venomous beast Draka, he takes the fight to the skies using Tom’s eagle feather. Helped by Queen Aroha herself, Nolan must defeat the beast to retrieve one of its scales, which can be used to save Tom from Malvel’s curse.
Selkara: Monster of the Depths Blade, Adam
All is not well in the land of Tangala, where a wicked sorceress called Zuba has conjured four terrible shapeshifting Beasts. When a sea-Beast attacks, Tom calls on Miandra—one of the New Protectors—to fight back against the threat. But will this Beast be too much to tackle?
The Grimthorpe Grave Saxton,
K. H.
How do you save a witch who’s been dead for centuries? With sneaky adults out to thwart the kids’ mission, shadows lurking in corn mazes and cemeteries, and a Halloween deadline looming, it’s a race against time and a lesson in who to trust for the young detectives of Northbrook.
Worthy Kids
09/17/2024
Orchard Books
09/17/2024
Orchard Books
09/17/2024
Union Square Kids
ANIMALS
Can You Find Doug’s Dog?
Caston, Jane / Saldaña, Carmen (Illustrator)
BestoftheStacks
Help Doug find his dog by patting, tickling, and calling to the correct dogs based on Doug’s clues! The pool of dogs narrows until a surprise ending reveals Doug’s dog—and why he went missing. Featuring hilarious illustrations of funny dogs, this text is perfect for beginning and reluctant readers.
You Are a Garter Snake!
Thompson, Laurie Ann / Fleck, Jay (Illustrator)
You may have seen a small, sleek garter snake disappear. Did you know that garter snakes sniff with their tongues, huddle together for winter, and spray smelly stuff to scare off predators? From birth to first shedding and beyond, discover all that goes into being a garter snake.
04/02/2024
Barefoot Books
06/04/2024
Dial Press
Flamingos Are Pretty Funky
Cushman, Abi
Flamingos Are Pretty Funky contains informative, expressive, and funny illustrations of flamingos in their natural habitats. This enlightening picture book offers an entertaining blend of narration, sidebars, speech balloons, and dialogue. Readers will enjoy a refreshing departure from traditional nonfiction with this child-friendly guide.
1,000 Facts About Sharks
Flynn, Sarah Wassner
From the bizarre frilled shark to the wide-headed hammerhead, discover all you ever wanted to know about sharks! Each page is brimming with bite-sized facts, shark stats, and photos of sharks in the wild. Inside, you’ll glimpse fossils of prehistoric sharks, learn about new technologies inspired by sharks, and more.
06/04/2024
Greenwillow Books
06/04/2024
National Geographic Children’s Books
Baby Loves Paleontology!
Spiro, Ruth / Chan, Irene (Illustrator)
Baby loves to dig! Maybe she’ll discover something deep underground—like a fossil. Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores fossils, dinosaurs, and the field of paleontology.
Building a Beak
McMurdie, Becca / Hernández, Diana (Illustrator)
The true animal rescue story of Grecia, an injured toucan who was given a groundbreaking 3D-printed beak, inspiring not only STEM innovation but also activism, legislation, and awareness toward animal welfare. Readers will learn how this toucan became a symbol for the international wildlife protection movement and inspired real change.
How We Came to Be Bayly,
Sami
Come with us on a deep dive through the ocean zones. Meet some of the most unusual creatures from the sea and hear their stories about how they have changed over millions of years to survive in the inky ocean depths.
06/11/2024
Charlesbridge Publishing
06/11/2024
Page Street Kids
06/18/2024
Lothian Children’s Books
Animal Superpowers!
Cherrix, Amy / Preston-Gannon, Frann (Illustrator)
Did you know that many of Earth’s animals have superpowers? These behaviors and physical traits are called adaptations, and animals use them in amazing ways. Some are expert escape artists. Others subdue their prey with electricity. Come meet these creatures and explore how they use their natural superpowers to survive.
100 Facts about Animals
Burobkina, Maria (Illustrator)
Learn amazing facts about the animals of jungle, the savanna, the ocean, and more habitats with this engaging book! Bright, engaging artwork and simple facts introduce readers to a variety of exciting animals.
06/18/2024
Beach Lane Books
9798888670859
06/18/2024
Clever Publishing
Like No Other
Collard, Sneed B., III / Neal, Christopher Silas (Illustrator)
This fascinating look at 13 unusual animals, many of them rare or endangered, introduces the remarkable world of monotypic animals—those without any close relatives. Learn what makes these animals unique and explore the relationships among species on the evolutionary tree. This nonfiction picture book includes back matter and activities.
Fire Escape
Stremer, Jessica / Garland, Michael (Illustrator)
Discover the incredible ways animals detect, respond, and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature. These vicious fires are spreading faster and burning hotter than at any other time in history.
06/18/2024
Kane Press
06/25/2024
Holiday House
An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language. —Martin Buber “”
101 Silly Dinosaur Jokes for Kids
Editors of Ulysses Press
Looking for some jokes that will never go extinct? Look no further. This book is filled with funny, delightful Jurassic-era puns, knock-knocks, and gut-busters that dinosaur-obsessed kids will love reading, sharing, and telling. This dino-mite joke book is filled to the brim with hilarious jokes, funny riddles, and side-splitting puns!
Happy Stories for Animal Lovers
Stewart-Sharpe, Leisa / Shepeta, Anna (Illustrator)
This is a collection of uplifting narrative nonfiction tales of animal conservation successes. Kids will be amazed by these incredible stories of people coming together to understand and protect various animals who share our precious planet. Each story focuses on the positive initiatives in action and the happy results.
07/02/2024
Bloom Books for Young Readers
07/02/2024
Ivy Kids Eco
oftheStacks
Clever Crow
Butterworth, Chris / Gill, Olivia Lomenech (Illustrator)
For young bird-watchers and enthusiasts of the natural world comes an eye-opening book about the ever-surprising crow. Did you know that crows will use a stick to tease out tasty bugs? This book is sure to generate newfound respect for these unassuming creatures that young readers come across every day.
Fish Farts
Settel, Joanne / Donovan, Natasha (Illustrator)
From popping off a tail to rolling around in dung to farting to send a message, this funny and informative nonfiction picture book shows the many unusual ways animals adapt to their surroundings! The book features Komodo dragons, bombardier beetles, capuchin monkeys and more.
Lonely Planet Kids Atlas of Cats
Evans, Frances / Heaton, Kelsey (Illustrator)
Explore the claw-some world of cats in this definitive guide that’s packed with fun facts and illustrations. Large continent maps show the origin of over 100 weird and wonderful breeds, like the Sokoke from Africa. Plus, discover ancient cats, wild cats, record-breaking cats, and their super senses!
9781536235425
07/09/2024
Candlewick Press
07/09/2024
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
9781837582617
07/23/2024
Lonely Planet
Beaver Colonies
Perdew, Laura
This exciting book explores how beavers in beaver colonies work as a team. The book describes how beavers live together, protect and care for younger beavers, and help the group survive. The book also features a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and more.
Cool and Peculiar Cats
Jeffrey, Eliza / Halak, Marina (Illustrator)
There are some incredibly unusual cats out there! Full-color illustrations showcase the top 20 unique-looking cats, showing the individual characters and skills of each, including the Russian Blue whose eyes change color as they get older. The book includes bite-size facts about the abilities and nature of these cuddly companions.
Can I Sleep Here? Baby Dolphin
Bailey, Ella
Baby Dolphin has been hard at play all day long and needs to find a safe, cozy, and warm place to sleep for the night.? Can you lift the flaps to help find the perfect spot?
9798889981893
08/01/2024
Focus Readers
08/01/2024
Hungry Tomato
08/06/2024
Flying Eye Books
Animal Families
Suen, Anastasia
Whether at sea or on land, animals of all kinds gather in groups for safety and security. Developing readers learn about the names of animal families in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. From hunting and eating together to finding mates and watching over young, animal families have each other’s backs.
Do NOT Eat Like a Tiger Shark!
Kaner, Etta / Wilson, Heather (Illustrator)
This humorous nonfiction picture book looks at the unusual ways that animals eat and drink. Dogs slurp when they’re thirsty. Amazon horned frogs swallow their meal whole. Mind your manners and find out what you should NOT do when you’re eating or drinking.
08/13/2024
Amicus Ink
Awesome Animals of North America
Leavitt,
Amie Jane
Learn what countries make up the continent of North America and fascinating information about 17 common mammals, birds, insects, lizards, and ocean creatures. See full-color photos of the animals, most in their natural habitat. Also included is a list for further reading, websites to explore, a glossary, and an index.
Wylie Finds a Dinosaur
Brys, Tim / Huey, Ann (Illustrator)
Embark on a prehistoric journey with a Guinness World Record holder! In rhymes akin to Dr. Seuss, follow a 4-year-old's rare dinosaur discovery in Texas and what happens next. Vibrant illustrations bring this true tale alive, inspiring young adventurers to unearth their own extraordinary feats.
Cat Chat
French, Jess, Dr. / Dullaghan, Penelope (Illustrator)
Learn what your favorite feline is trying to tell you in this friendly and funny first board book about cats and their chat! In charming rhyming text, Dr. Jess French shows exactly what your cat might be trying to tell you through her tail waves, ear twitches, meows, and more!
Genius Ears
Anlauf, Lena / Konstantinov, Vitali (Illustrator) / Yarbrough, Marshall (Translator)
From the creators of Genius Noses comes an illustrated collection of animal ears and their amazing functions. Ears can do much more than just pick up sound waves. In the animal kingdom, ears are sometimes an animal’s strongest asset!
Defending Nature
Collard, Sneed B., III
The United States Department of Defense has over 400 military bases across the country. These bases house and train personnel, keep watch of enemies, support allies, and... protect America’s plant and animal species. Discover the unique challenges endangered species face and the work the military is doing to protect them.
08/27/2024
Curious Fox Books
09/03/2024
Nosy Crow
09/10/2024
NorthSouth Books
A Dinosaur for Washington
Halls, Kelly Milner / Spears, Rick (Illustrator)
This true story of the only dinosaur fossil ever found in Washington State, and the work required to identify it, is filled with engaging illustrations and photography that will capture the imagination of young dinophiles and amateur fossil hunters.
How Big? Dinosaurs
Dixon, Dougal / Corrigan, Patrick (Illustrator)
Young readers can discover just how huge or small the dinosaurs really were. Bursting with life-sized, to-scale examples, and eyeopening comparisons, How Big? Dinosaurs allows children to interact with artworks of prehistoric beasts (and their claws, plates, and teeth) to get a sense of how big they really were.
9781632174567
09/17/2024
Little Bigfoot
$12.99
9781398836228
10/01/2024
Arcturus Publishing Limited
CONCEPTS
Are You Small?
Willems, Mo
Mo Willems explores one of life’s most elemental questions in this nonfiction picture book about the relationship between size and scale. From an average-size kid, to a cookie crumb, all the way down to a single quark, readers discover that size is a matter of perspective.
100 Facts about My Body
Burobkina, Maria (Illustrator)
Learn amazing facts about the human body with this engaging book! Bright, engaging artwork and simple facts introduce readers to a variety of exciting topics, including the five senses, the body’s different systems and how they work, physical differences between people, and more.
The Cherokee Syllabary
Wagnon, Brad / Anderson, Beth (Illustrator)
Introduce Cherokee children to the syllabary of their native language. On each page spread, there is a beautiful illustration of a syllabary character, a Cherokee word that contains the character, how to pronounce the word in Cherokee, and the word in English.
Yum, Yum, Mexico!
de Anda, Diane / Mendoza, Emily (Illustrator)
Get ready for a tasty treat! This book features Mexican food from A to Z, including burritos, enchiladas, menudo, salsa, and much more! Each dish is brought to life with playful rhyming text, side-by-side phonetic pronunciation, and bright, engaging illustrations.
06/04/2024
Union Square Kids
06/18/2024
Clever Publishing
06/25/2024
7th Generation
Crown Books for Young Readers
Every Here Has a There
Linn, Margo / Fitzgerald, Brian (Illustrator)
Follow boxes of books through the supply chain, as they travel from truck to ship and then across the ocean to a bookstore (and to you)! Chock-full of fun facts and a unique overview of opposites, this book reveals how readers’ treasured books get delivered to their favorite local shelves.
Wise About My Body
Trukhan, Ekaterina (Illustrator)
9781623544843
07/09/2024
Charlesbridge Publishing
Count On the Farm
Gleisner, Jenna Lee
Count On the Farm takes emergent readers on a counting adventure at the farm. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, while vibrant photos make counting easy and fun. Written numbers and numerals help readers identify numbers one through 10.
The Brain
Eason, Sarah
Inside the awesome machine that is the human body, an incredible computer is at work—the brilliant brain. Readers will find out how this amazing organ runs their world in this ultimate science handbook that is full of diagrams, how-it-works features, tips, troubleshooting guides, and frequently asked questions and answers.
The Dictionary Story
Jeffers, Oliver / Winston, Sam
Dictionary wishes she could tell a story like other books. So one day, she decides to bring her words to life. But what will she do when her characters collide and everything gets all in a jumble, causing the most enormous tantrum to explode?
07/23/2024
Ladybird
Find out what’s inside your body in this child-friendly guide to what the human body can do, how it works, and how you can look after it. From pumping blood to breathing in, this graphic body book is the perfect introduction to the amazing machine that is the human body. $25.65
9798892132398
08/01/2024
Tadpole Books
$33.32 Library Reinforced 8-12 612.82
9781916861114
08/01/2024
Cheriton Children’s Books
$18.99
9781536235500
08/06/2024
Candlewick Press
Books for Future Voters
Illustrations
D is for Dogs
Paprocki, Greg (Illustrator)
This fun collection of illustrations features a variety of dog breeds that toddlers might see in their neighborhoods or on TV. These canines— athletic dogs playing in the park, wet dogs shaking off water, sleepy dogs taking naps, hungry dogs having a snack, and more—will make toddlers smile.
Autumn Leaves
Hokkanen, Mirka
A funny and informative nonfiction picture book introducing the life cycle of leaves and exploring the season of autumn. Discover how leaves fall into place! This book also includes interactive back matter and a perforated memory card game.
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, Dr. Seuss
Holidays
Black, Sonia W.
Let’s learn all about the most important symbols and celebrations of the fall season! Some of our most cherished holidays happen in fall. With vibrant photos and lively text, this book explores the many reasons we have to celebrate while leaves change color and fall off the trees.
My First Book of Baby Signs
Rebelo, Lane
Start communicating with your baby before they learn to speak! It’s never too early to practice sign language with your child. You and your little one will learn the signs for basics like “eat,” “bed,” and “mommy,” and even more advanced ideas like “help,” “play,” and “I love you.”
09/03/2024
BabyLit
09/03/2024
Odd Dot
09/03/2024
Childrens Press Inc
Callisto Kids
Dinosaurs Can Be Small
Lunde, Darrin / Landy, Ariel (Illustrator)
It’s sometimes very good to be small. World-class zoologist Darrin Lunde celebrates the power of the small. Small dinosaurs weren’t just cute; their size had evolutionary benefits. Little (and big) kids will appreciate the SIZE-mic fun to be had with this prehistoric introduction to dinos of all shapes and sizes.
EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN
Deadline
Reardon, Dave
How far would you go to save your friends? Melbourne 1942. As the World War II Pacific war rages, 16-year-old cadet reporter Murph and his cheeky Aboriginal friend Banjo are thrown headfirst into an explosive wartime conspiracy when their old nemesis is found dead on Christmas Eve.
The Ghosts of Nameless Island
West, Carly Anne / Skaffa, Teo (Illustrator)
07/09/2024
Mango
Twelve-year-old Gus Greenburg can see ghosts; in fact, he uses this paranormal superpower to help them “go on.” But when Gus and his mom move into an old mansion on the mysterious and remote Nameless Island, he meets a ghost that’s set out to hurt him. $19.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing
The Dark Skies Mystery
Hicks, Deron R.
07/30/2024
Clarion Books
The Great Catnapping
Ecton, Emily / Mottram, David (Illustrator)
This richly drawn WWII-era mystery brims with art and military history, spies, and intrigue. It all starts when a young journalist uncovers a secret at a famous mansion and is drawn into a series of events far bigger—and more dangerous—than he ever could have imagined. $17.99 Hardcover 8-12 F 9781665943826
The pet friends take matters into their own paws—and tentacles—to rescue Walt and the white cat when they get catnapped. The white cat, famous for being a spokes-cat for Beautiful Buffet Cat Food, is making a TV appearance at a supermarket opening when chaos erupts.
07/30/2024
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Fun with Barefoot Books
Mysterious Encounters
Stevenson, Paul
Explore the photos, stories, and supposed evidence behind some of the world’s most curious mysteries like Bigfoot, the Kracken, and the Loch Ness Monster. Will you believe the evidence or decide they’re just spooky stories? This nonfiction book is designed to appeal to older or struggling readers.
This Is Not a Dead Girl Story
Sweeney, Kate
A teen girl must do whatever it takes to find her missing cousin—who everyone else thinks is dead. Remy Green is missing. Jules, Remy’s cousin, can still hear Remy’s voice in her head, urging her to keep looking. Jules teams with a troubled, mysterious boy to find the truth.
Weird But True World 2025 National Geographic Kids
Meet a chef who cooks pizza over an active volcano in Guatemala. Visit a bridge in Hungary that was repaired with LEGO bricks. Travel from continent to continent and from sea to space to find the coolest animals, natural wonders, ancient architecture, and festivals the universe has to offer.
It’s Fun to Draw All Things Big and Small
Bergin, Mark (Illustrator)
This simple, brightly colored book is the perfect tool for the budding artist interested in bugs and dinosaurs. Each drawing comes with step-by-step illustrations and tips on coloring a variety of creepy crawlies and prehistoric creatures. Bergin’s drawings are a sure way to inspire the artist within every child.
A to Z of Rocks, Minerals, and Gems
Martin, Claudia
Aspiring young geologists will enjoy learning about rocks, minerals, and gems from agate to zircon in this beautiful beginner’s encyclopedia that comes with a poster to help kids identify rocks and gems. Did you know that rocks and minerals often play a large part in our day-to-day lives?
$30.65 Library Reinforced 7-10 001.94
9781835690123
08/01/2024
Hungry Tomato
08/06/2024
Viking Books for Young Readers
$29.99 Library Reinforced 8-12 031.02
9781426376436
08/20/2024
National Geographic Children’s Books
09/03/2024
Sky Pony Press
09/03/2024
Silver Dolphin Books
An Illustrated History of Urban Legends Boardman, Adam Allsuch
A skeptical inquiry into urban legends, from Atlantis to the hollow Earth conspiracy, and everything in between. This book will ferry you across a river of uncanny tales, from classic folklore to contemporary urban legend. So, check the closet, make sure the skies are clear, and delve into something strange.
Trunk Goes Thunk!
Morris, Heather C. / Thorne, Chantelle (Illustrator) / Thorne, Burgen (Illustrator)
A forest can appear QUIET and peaceful, but then... whoosh, thunk, crash! What could make such LOUD sounds? This nonfiction story explores how woodland animals repurpose fallen trees as log bridges, while also introducing relevant word opposites.
Gifts from the Garbage Truck
Larsen, Andrew / Vidal, Oriol (Illustrator)
The unbelievable true story about one garbage truck driver who saved tens of thousands of objects from the trash to fix up and display in his museum! Discover the life of Nelson Molina in a book featuring themes of anti-consumerism, upcycling, and love for your community.
09/03/2024
Flying Eye Books
Gnome Road Publishing
09/10/2024
Sourcebooks Explore
Most Dangerous Places on Earth Banfi, Cristina
Discover the top 10 most dangerous places on earth—and what makes them so threatening! You’ll learn about the striking red salt lake that sits below an active volcano in Tanzania, and much more! The text builds on common knowledge to reveal unexpected facts about the world around us.
A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall Warga, Jasmine
Discover an extraordinary story about two friends, a ghost, a missing painting, and a turtle named Agatha. When Rami sees a floating girl in the museum, he realizes she looks just like the girl in the painting that has gone missing. But how does her appearance connect to the theft?
9788854421011
09/10/2024
White Star Kids
09/10/2024
Balzer + Bray
Hannah Edwards Secrets of Riverway Hards, Ashley
Hannah Edwards has a lot on her mind. For starters, her father—the Canola King—has been missing for months. When her best friend, Sam, tells Hannah he thinks he saw her father’s ghost down at the old Riverway Mill, Hannah decides to take matters into her own hands.
The Fall Festival Fiasco Starmer, Aaron / Kissi, Marta (Illustrator)
Autumn has arrived and the fourth graders at Arthimos Elementary couldn’t be more excited for the Fall Festival! But when the tickets go missing, the pie eating contest is sabotaged, and a suspiciously humongous pumpkin shows up, will anyone be able to save the day and catch the culprit?
The Stolen Key Haddix, Margaret Peterson
In this thrilling series conclusion, Colin and Nevaeh unravel the most personal mystery yet about the death and identity of Colin’s father. But the closer they get to connecting the clues, the more trouble awaits them. A serious accident leaves Nevaeh’s family reeling—and Nevaeh racked with guilt.
$16.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9781944020910
09/10/2024
Fabled Films Press
$18.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9781250906878
09/10/2024
Odd Dot
$19.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9780063089860
09/10/2024
Katherine Tegen Books
The Gray City
Kuhlmann, Torben / Wilson, David Henry (Translator)
Let there be color! There is something off about Robin’s new city. Everything there is gray—house facades, people, even flowers. Robin sets out in search of color and uncovers a plot: behind all the gray is the faceless Gray Works company. Can Robin bring the color back?
The Curse of the Dead Man’s Diamond
Morrell, Christyne
Eleven-year-old Charlie moves from NYC to Florida, only to find herself in the haunted Winklevoss Manor. She’s joined by three mischievous ghosts cursed for snatching a dead man’s diamond. Maybe if she can find the diamond and sell it, Charlie’s family could afford to move back to the city.
The Lies We Conjure
Henning, Sarah
Ruby and her sister, Wren, are working at the Renaissance Fest when an old lady asks them to impersonate her long-absent grandchildren at a fancy dinner party. Soon after arriving at Hegemony Manor, the hostess is dead, the gates are locked, and a magical curse ensures no one can leave.
Danica dela Torre, Certified Sleuth
Lucido, Mikaela / Cacao, Joanna (Illustrator)
Danica and her partner Jack are Renley Crow’s best kid detectives. Well, they’re the only kid detectives ... until Kennedy Fang moves to town. Kennedy’s convinced his new house is haunted, and he needs Jack and Danica’s help to figure out what’s going on.
Spooky Lakes Rutherford, Geo
Dive into the most mysterious waters around the world (if you dare). Some of Earth’s strangest—and creepiest—wonders lie deep below the surface. Readers will learn not only about the science of hydrology, but why understanding the natural world is crucial to protecting it from pollution and climate change.
09/17/2024
NorthSouth Books
Delacorte Press
Tor Teen
09/24/2024
Annick Press Ltd
09/24/2024
Abrams Books for Young Readers
RELATIONSHIPS
Past Present Future
Solomon, Rachel Lynn
Rowan and Neil embark on a long-distance relationship during their first year of college in this romantic, dual-POV sequel to Today Tonight Tomorrow. In Boston, Rowan is eager to be among other aspiring novelists. In New York, Neil embraces the chaos of the city.
My Daddy Is a Cowboy
Seales, Stephanie / Esperanza, C. G. (Illustrator)
A young girl and her father share an early morning horseback ride around their city. As they trot along, Daddy tells cowboy stories filled with fun and community, friendship, discovery, and pride. The girl sees her city from a new vantage point and feels seen in a new way.
Everyone Loves Career Day but Zia
Liao, Jenny / Chen, Dream (Illustrator)
It will soon be Career Day at Zia’s school. But Mama cannot take time off from work and cannot speak English fluently. So Zia hatches a plan. Witness this empowering story about a Chinese American girl who proudly translates for her mom, helping her demonstrate her skill as a seamstress.
Near Misses & Cowboy Kisses
Emmel, Katrina
Once you love a boy in a Stetson, you’ll never be the same. Riley is feeling stuck—she’s on a weeklong Oregon Trail family bonding excursion and her luggage is lost. Lone wolf Colton loves the simpler life of the plains and his family’s tourism business. Romance soon blooms.
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Delacorte Press
Exes & Foes
Woody, Amanda
When two ex-best friends decide to hold a competition for the new girl’s heart, they don’t expect to fall for each other instead. Now Emma and Caleb must decide whether to risk reopening the wounds from a past they thought they had left behind.
Marry Me, Mole?
Willis, Jeanne / Varley, Susan (Illustrator)
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.
07/23/2024 Viking Books for Young Readers
Eighteen Roses
Rogers, Shannon C. F.
Lucia Cruz is turning 18, but a traditional Filipino debut feels wrong for her. Custom dictates that 18 friends attend her debut, and Lucia only has one—Esmé. But Esmé wants something different out of her senior year. And Lucia’s mom has planned a debutante ball behind her back.
Aunts and Uncles
Sterling, Charlie W.
Aunts and Uncles explains to emergent readers that aunts and uncles are our parents’ siblings and their spouses. Accessible, carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references and labels to support readers and provide them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience.
Firebird Caged
Chhabra, Maya
This unflinching book looks at an unjust legal system. Ashley didn’t mean to get pregnant her senior year in high school. She also didn’t mean to illegally take her friend’s prescription Xanax. When a doctor reports Ashley as a drug-addicted threat to her own unborn child, she is forcibly detained.
That’s Not Fair
Yoshitake, Shinsuke
Why can’t a kid eat cookies right before bed? Why do adults get to stay up late while kids have to go to bed early? In this humorous picture book, one very patient father offers increasingly imaginative explanations for his kid’s complaints.
Papa and Pearl
Clayton, Annette M. / Barnes, Kim (Illustrator)
A sweet story of the love between father and daughter that stays constant, even through big change. Pearl loves imagining she is a princess, with Mama and Papa in their magical castle ... until Mama and Papa get a divorce, and Papa moves away.
9781250845733
07/30/2024
Feiwel and Friends
08/01/2024
Tadpole Books
$28.50 Hardcover Reinforced 14-19 F
9781631638367
08/01/2024
Jolly Fish Press
$17.99 Hardcover 5-8 F 9781797216911
08/06/2024
Chronicle Books
$18.99 Hardcover 3-8 F 9798885544511
08/20/2024
Free Spirit Publishing
The Science of Friendship
Davis, Tanita S.
A friendship hypothesis—and one failed experiment—leads one girl to investigate the science of middle school friendship makeups and breakups. Rylee is beginning eighth grade with zero friends. A group assignment in journalism pairs Rylee with science geek DeNia. Rylee soon wonders: Could there be a science to friendship?
The Every Body Book of Consent
Simon, Rachel E. / Grigni, Noah (Illustrator)
This lovingly illustrated guide introduces consent in all its many forms—in a way that is inclusive of orientation, neurodiversity, gender identity, faith, and ethnicity. Topics include body autonomy, verbal and nonverbal consent, puberty and privacy, and recognizing gut feelings.
08/20/2024
HarperCollins
08/21/2024
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Mom’s Not Wipin’ Your Bum
Hawthorne, Lin / Mahardhika, Stevie (Illustrator)
Zeke’s mom teaches him all about potty training. Starting with learning how to wipe his bum, Zeke is trying to learn how to do things all by himself. But he still needs his mom to give him helpful tips along the way.
Silly Boobies
Dyckman, Ame / Weyant, Christopher (Illustrator)
Blue-footed boobies live on one rock. Red-footed boobies live on another. Blues and Reds keep apart … until one day a pair runs into each other and falls in love. Their families don’t approve. Silly boobies! But when something wonderful happens, can everyone finally agree?
Desert Echoes
Nazemian, Abdi
Fifteen-year-old Kam is head over heels for Ash. When Ash asks Kam to join him on a trip to Joshua Tree, the two of them walk off into the sunset ... but only Kam returns. Two years later, a school trip to Joshua Tree offers Kam a chance at closure.
09/01/2024
Three Plus One Publishing
09/03/2024
Two Lions
09/10/2024
Balzer + Bray
Real Siblings
Kirst, Seamus / Bunting, Karen (Illustrator)
Follow along as adopted siblings Harper and Wyatt confront what it means to be “real” family in this supportive and heartwarming story. “So he’s not your real brother.” When adopted siblings Harper and Wyatt hear this, they start to question what it means to be a real sibling.
Wednesday
Cosgrove, Matt / Amores, Eva / Cosgrove, Matt (Illustrator)
MONDAY went downhill, TUESDAY blew up, but now it’s ... WEDNESDAY! Justin’s cat is still mysteriously missing. He’s an unintentional internet sensation. And right now sharks are circling as he’s stranded in a heart-stopping, skin-crawling, jaw-dropping, seriously shocking S.O.S. situation with his unbelievably annoying arch-enemy!
09/17/2024
Magination Press
Scholastic Press
BestoftheStacks
Home Is Right Where You Are
Simons, Ruth Chou
Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons shares a message of comfort and peace inspired by Psalm 23: when you are with God, home is always right where you are. Ruth shares the words she’s spoken over her own six children, from their very young days into adulthood.
The Vanderbeekers Ever After
Glaser, Karina Yan
In this poignant series conclusion, a family member is diagnosed with leukemia. Their community comes together to meet the challenges that follow as the Vanderbeekers find love and hope in hard times.
$19.99 Hardcover 3-8 261.835
9781400244393
09/24/2024
Tommy Nelson
I have fallen in love with the imagination. And if you fall in love with the imagination, you understand that is is a free spirit. It will go anywhere, and it can do anything. —Alice Walker
A Constellation of Minor Bears
Ferguson, Jen
Molly Norris-Norquay cannot forgive Tray for her brother’s debilitating accident and is determined to do their planned hike along the Pacific Crest Trail on her own. When Tray refuses to back out, she must learn to trust him if they hope to make it to the end of the trail.
$9.99 Trade Paper 8-12 F 9780063309197
09/24/2024
Clarion Books
$18.99 Hardcover 12-19 F 9780063334229
09/24/2024
Heartdrum
The Curse of Madame Petrova
Hof, Marjolijn / Fienieg, Annette (Illustrator) / Nagelkerke, Bill (Translator)
Since birth, Silke and her twin brother Janis have been separated. A prophecy has predicted that they will be the cause of each other’s demise. Now that their parents have died, their devious cousins have brought them back together to carry out the prophecy, hoping to inherit the family home.
$18.99 Hardcover 10-14 F 9781646144532 10/15/2024
Levine Querido
SCIENCE
Life After Whale
Brunelle, Lynn / Chin, Jason (Illustrator)
Follow a blue whale’s body to the bottom of the ocean, where it sets the stage for a new ecosystem to flourish. In nature, death is never a true ending. Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin’s astonishing artwork enriches and amplifies engaging text by Bill Nye the Science Guy writer Lynn Brunelle.
Else
B.
in the Sea
Harvey, Jeanne Walker / Stacey, Melodie (Illustrator)
Else B. in the Sea is a poetic picture book biography about a daring and pioneering woman artist that combines themes of art and science. In 1930, Else Bostelmann donned a red swimsuit and a copper diving helmet and, with paints and brushes in hand, painted under the sea!
Think Like Katherine Johnson
Esposito, Nick / Tokumoto, Ricardo (Illustrator)
Our heroic pals track down legendary Katherine Johnson in order to find out what brain power really is and how to harness it as a superpower! The Good Guys Agency finds themselves back in time, learning how Katherine uses her brain as a living computer at NASA.
06/04/2024
Neal Porter Books
06/04/2024
Cameron Kids
06/04/2024
Bushel & Peck Books
Henry Ford and Thomas Edison
Bankston, John
Readers learn all about industrialists Henry Ford and Thomas Edison’s friendship, their humble beginnings, how they became friends (and neighbors!), and how what they made changed the course of history and how we live today. Historical photos and a chronological timeline of their lives and friendship are also included.
06/04/2024
Curious Fox Books
Lessons from Our Ancestors
Dave, Raksha / Clinthorne-Wong, Kimberlie (Illustrator)
Archaeologist and broadcaster Raksha Dave casts a spotlight on forgotten histories and misrepresented stories using 50 objects unearthed during archaeological digs to show how we discover more about ancient civilizations. This groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on our past, inspiring readers to build a better future.
Galápagos Islands
Young, Karen Romano / Grimes, Amy (Illustrator)
Welcome to the Galápagos Islands, a pristine archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, where locals and visiting scientists seek a balance between humans and nature, hoping to lead the world to a sustainable future. Young presents first-hand observations and interviews the people who are lighting the way.
As the Seas Rise
Padron, Angela Quezada
This inspiring picture book biography introduces environmental scientist Nicole Hernández Hammer, who was recognized by former first lady Michelle Obama at the 2015 State of the Union Address for her efforts to partner with vulnerable communities threatened by climate change.
The Science of Seeds
Mooney, Carla / Rauch, Micah (Illustrator)
Hands-on science projects and essential questions offer kids a deep exploration into why we eat what we eat! In this journey that spans continents and time periods, young scientists come to see these crops as the building blocks of the world as we know it.
$22.99
9781419771200
06/04/2024
Magic Cat
$21.99
06/04/2024
What on Earth Books
$18.99 Hardcover Reinforced 3-8 B
9781665913942
06/11/2024
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
$24.95
06/15/2024
Nomad Press
Earthquakes for Smartypants
Ravishankar, Anushka / Hazarika, Pia Alizé (Illustrator)
Are you a Smartypants? Do you ask a lot of questions? Like—Is the Earth actually a rainbow cake? How do you measure an earthquake? If you do, then you just might find the answers in this book. It has gorgeous pictures, simple explanations, and a very curious cat!
$9.99
06/18/2024
Duckbill
The Spectacular Science of Inventions
Colson, Rob / Chiacchiera, Moreno (Illustrator)
Bang
Smith, Jennifer N. R.
Using luminous HUV printing, Bang immerses readers in the awe-inspiring phenomena of the natural world. Smith takes us on a breathtaking tour of the planet’s most astonishing natural phenomena—from explosive volcanoes and geysers to dancing lights in the night sky.
Let’s Get Some Shells
Koch, Leanna / Muehlenhardt, Amy (Illustrator)
Trish and Josh are packed and ready for a trip to visit Nan. From swimming to hunting for shells, there are many fun activities to enjoy together. But the best is yet to come when they take home two new pets!
Claude
Smith, Emma Bland / Potter, Jennifer M. (Illustrator)
Toddlers will love this beautifully illustrated board book adaptation of the story of Claude, the California Academy of Sciences’ beloved albino alligator, which celebrates individuality and accepting differences. After a long journey, Claude makes fast friends with a group of snapping turtles.
Extraordinary Eyeglasses
Stevan, Caroline / Vigneault, François (Illustrator)
Kingfisher
The bright, busy artwork in this book will encourage sciencehungry children to truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favorite subjects. $24.95
9780753479636
06/18/2024
06/25/2024
Thames & Hudson Ltd
08/01/2024
Picture Window Books
08/06/2024
Little Bigfoot
08/06/2024
Fall in love with the amazing lenses that help us see. Learn how glasses bend light and what color blindness really means. Learn all about the human eye, and about the extraordinary vision of cats, birds, and flies. This book is packed with fun comics, puzzles and games. $17.99
Helvetiq
Birds on the Brain
Krishnaswami, Uma / Swaney, Julianna (Illustrator)
In this sequel to Book Uncle and Me, bird lover Reeni sets out to save her city’s bird count event. Thousands of birdwatchers will be out counting birds as part of a global movement. But why is the mayor intentionally thwarting them?
Into the Volcano
Ard, Catherine / Tang, Wenjia (Illustrator)
Covering the science, their various forms in nature, the amazing scientists that study them, and much more, this is the perfect book for budding scientists, artists, or volcano enthusiasts.
$16.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9781773069449
08/06/2024
Groundwood Books
$19.99 Hardcover 7-10 551.21
9781838748838
09/03/2024
Flying Eye Books
Before You Were Here
Westerfeld, Scott / Lanan, Jessica (Illustrator)
Science meets poetry in this nonfiction picture book about how all humans, great and small, are created by the natural world. Follow a young boy as he explores the world around him and begins to understand that he is connected to all things.
$18.99 Hardcover 3-8 E
9781250799326
09/10/2024
Roaring Brook Press
TEENTOBER
The Wilderness of Girls
Franklin, Madeline Claire
An unflinching YA debut about a troubled teen who discovers a pack of feral girls in the woods and is swept up in the ensuing mystery. Are the Wild Girls of Happy Valley lost princesses from a faraway land, as they believe, or brainwashed victims of a deranged kidnapper?
A Misfortune of Lake Monsters
Wolverton, Nicole M.
An ambitious teen girl is forced to continue her family’s legacy of secretly impersonating the town’s famous lake monster, but suddenly finds a real monster in the lake who wants to eat its way through the populace.
$19.99 Hardcover 14-19 F 9781638931003
06/11/2024
Zando
$19.99 Hardcover 12-19 F 9780744309584
07/02/2024
CamCat Books
Break to You
Shusterman, Neal / Young, Debra / Knowlden, Michelle
The last thing Adriana and Jon expect to find in the harsh juvenile detention center in which they are both imprisoned is love. But when they start to communicate through Adriana’s journal, left in the center’s shared library, the unexpected happens.
Fun Fact: I Love You
Larsen, Gina Lynn
In this friends-to-lovers romance, high school senior Nellie has her future all planned out—except for a disastrous first kiss, a hurtful prank, and the unexpected twist of falling in love with her childhood friend. When a family tragedy rocks Nellie’s world, the future she meticulously planned for is threatened.
$19.99 Hardcover 12-19 F 9780062875761
07/02/2024
Quill Tree Books
$19.99 Hardcover 12-19 F 9781639932450
07/02/2024
Shadow Mountain
Embrace Your Freedom
Glotzbach, Philip A.
This book delivers straight talk about how students can achieve a lifechanging college experience, and how parents can help them make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The book offers practical, down-to-earth guidance about the decisions and actions that enable students to complete their college career with satisfaction and pride.
Catch the Sun
Hartmann, Jennifer
At seven years old, Ella Sunbury and Max Manning were inseparable— until life scattered them in different directions. A decade later, Ella returns for their senior year of high school. As Ella and Max’s relationship blossoms, new tragedy strikes, and darkness threatens to tip their delicate balance.
$18.99 Trade Paper 12-19 378.198
9798888454367
07/09/2024
Post Hill Press
$13.99 Trade Paper 14-19 F 9781464218682
07/16/2024
Bloom Books
Reading one book is like eating one potato chip.
So You Want to Be a Wizard, Diane Duane
The Reckoning of Roku
Ribay, Randy
$21.99 Hardcover 12-19 F
9781419776038
07/23/2024
Amulet Books
Time and Time Again
Greenfield, Chatham
Curse a world that would provide a friend only to snatch him away. Plagued by self-doubt but eager to confront the dangers ahead, Avatar Roku must learn where to place his trust and what it means to be a spirit of no nation. $19.99 Hardcover 12-19 F
In this debut, two queer, disabled, Jewish teens find themselves stuck in a time loop. Jess pulls Phoebe out of her comfort zone—and deeper in love with Jess. But the more Phoebe falls, the more she must grapple with dreams of a future that may be impossible to reach.
9781547613908
07/23/2024
Bloomsbury YA
Castle of the Cursed
Garber, Romina
The house is always hungry. After a mysterious attack claims her parents’ lives, Estela is determined to solve the case. Suffering from survivor’s guilt that threatens her grip on reality, she accepts an invitation to live with an estranged aunt at their ancestral Spanish castle, la Sombra.
Such Charming Liars
McManus, Karen M.
When mother-daughter grifters set out on their final job, the heist gets deadly and dangerously personal. Jamie is a jewel thief trying to go straight, but she has one last job—at billionaire Ross Sutherland’s birthday party. And Jamie’s daughter, Kat, has figured out a way to tag along.
The Amoeba Sisters’ Cartoon Guide to Biology
Peterson, Sarina / Rapini, Brianna
This visual learning book combines the educational with the entertaining to create impactful lessons. Covering 24 major biology subjects through gorgeous illustrations, memorable facts, and lighthearted humor, The Amoeba Sisters’ Cartoon Guide to Biology will have teens thinking like biologists.
Dollars and Sense
Suivski, Nicholas
Managing money is an important skill for every teen to learn. But it can be hard to know where to start. Through engaging examples and practical strategies, discover the ins and outs of budgeting, saving, and investing.
Stay Calm While You Study
Thompson, Dominique
07/30/2024
Wednesday Books
07/30/2024
Delacorte Press
07/30/2024
Dragonfruit
9798765611326
08/01/2024
Twenty-First Century Books
08/06/2024
This vital pocketbook offers advice, practical tips, and useful exercises for students to manage their anxiety while they study. With lots of real-world examples, Dr Thompson shows how anxiety affects people in many different ways—helping readers develop the kinds of strategies. $21.00
Trigger Publishing
Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies
Wen, Abigail Hing
Two teens in charge of babysitting end up on the run from international criminals. After a magical kiss at the prom, best friends Tan Lee and Winter Woo agree to cool it off, a plan that goes awry when their parents leave Tan and Winter to babysit Tan’s sister together.
The Dark We Know
Lee, Wen-yi
Growing up in Slater, bisexual Isadora Chang never felt at ease in the repressive small town. When Isa’s abusive father dies, she returns from art school and is enlisted to stop an evil that has already murdered her friends.
$19.99 Hardcover 14-19 F
9781250883230
08/13/2024
Feiwel and Friends
08/13/2024
Gillian Flynn Books
Mighty Millie Novak
Holden, Elizabeth
Social anxiety, her parents’ divorce, and messy friendships won’t stop Millie’s pursuit of what she wants—in roller derby, or in love. After the one-two punch of her beloved older brother’s departure for college and her parents’ overdue split, 16-year-old Millie Novak decides it’s time to reinvent herself.
Math Hacks for Scratch
Mays, Michael
Push Scratch programming to the limits as you explore primes, Fibonacci numbers, Pascal’s triangle, and other mathematical curiosities through hands-on coding projects. In addition to learning how to hack Scratch to get it to work with numbers in unusual ways, you’ll discover efficient algorithms for making time-consuming computations a snap.
Sync Hopkins, Ellen
This novel in verse follows twins separated in the foster care system and the different paths their lives take. Told in dual perspectives through unsent letters, this is a searing account of two teens caught in the foster care system, fighting their way out and back to each other.
08/20/2024
Flux
08/27/2024 No Starch Press
$20.99 Hardcover 14-19 F 9780593463246
08/27/2024
Nancy Paulsen Books
The Ultimate Driving Book
Berne, Emma Carlson / Nielsen, Shaw (Illustrator)
From changing a tire, to merging onto a highway, to checking and filling your own oil, this is the new go-to manual for new and seasoned drivers alike. With 160 pages of full-color illustrations throughout, drivers will have all the step-by-steps they need to navigate life on the road.
Reversing the Spiral of Depression for Teens
Mezulis, Amy
You may not be able to change the world around you, but you can change how you respond to it. This engaging guide offers an array of prompts, quizzes, exercises, and other activities to jumpstart teens’ motivation and turn damaging thoughts and behaviors into positive outlooks and actions.
9781250290601
08/27/2024
Odd Dot
9781648483479
09/01/2024 Instant Help
Overcoming Worries About Body Image and Eating
Stewart,
Anne / Tan, Jacinta / Nahman, Caz
This book follows an approach called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), offering support on: adolescent development, how we make sense of our experiences, healthy eating, how to look after yourself during the teenage years, and much more.
How to Lose a Best Friend
Casomar, Jordan K.
The night of Gen’s party, everything goes wrong. Zeke will do whatever it takes to prove that she made the wrong choice. But Gen isn’t about to give up on fighting for herself and the freedom to love the boy she wants, not the boy she’s expected to be with.
This Fatal Kiss
Jasinska, Alicia
Spirit away with a whimsical fantasy filled with dark magic and flirty, polyamorous romance. Cursed to haunt the river running through the magical spa town where she drowned, Gisela is a water nymph who dreams of returning to the living world and the family she left behind.
The Bravest Pets of Gotham
Gavan, Peggy
This book takes readers on a fun historical tour of Old New York, sharing touching and comical stories about the bond between FDNY firefighters and their four-legged or feathered friends. The book contains more than 100 astonishing, emotional, and sometimes hilariously absurd tales of these FDNY animal mascots.
Forget Me Not
Jensen, Gry Kappel / Alexander, Jennifer (Translator)
A crime from the past draws threads to the present. Rosenholm Academy students Chamomile, Kirstine, Victoria, and Malou vow to solve the murder mystery that casts a shadow over the school in this second book of the trilogy.
$19.99 Trade Paper 12-19 616.852
9781472147585
09/03/2024
Robinson
$19.99 Hardcover 14-19 F
9781665932097
09/10/2024
Mtv Books
$19.99 Hardcover 14-19 F
9781682637364
09/10/2024
Peachtree Teen
$24.95 Hardcover 14-19 636.7088
9781978839892
09/13/2024
Rutgers University Press
$18.00 Hardcover 12-19 F 9781646900138
09/17/2024
Arctis
The Heart of the World
Kaufman, Amie
Leander’s ritual at the island temple drew the goddess Barrica back from exile. Now, in this sequel to The Isles of the Gods, Leander is imbued with her deadly magic, and only Selly’s presence can stop it from consuming him. But Barrica wasn’t the only immortal roused from sleep.
Touch of Death
Munsell, Taylor
Death is permanent. Even if it hasn’t happened yet. George, a 16-year-old death witch and medium, hates her “gift” of experiencing someone’s future death with a touch, but when she sees herself killing the new student, she must embrace her magic before blood stains her hands.
The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Building Independence
Brunton, Jennifer / Gensic, Jenna
09/17/2024
Knopf Books for Young Readers
09/17/2024
CamCat Books
09/19/2024
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
How to Survive Your Parents
An empowering guide for Autistic teens and young adults transitioning into adulthood, with tips on successful allyship for friends and family. With real-life experiences from the Autistic community, this encouraging book helps ensure that home, education, work, and social experiences support your independence in the best way possible. $18.99
Goodman, Shawn
Want to improve your relationship with your problematic parents? This honest and supportive guide, written by an experienced teen therapist, will help. This is a step-by-step guide with relatively easy approaches that bring big results. Included are revealing descriptions of various problematic parenting styles and advice about setting clear boundaries.
Flamboyants
Johnson, George M. / Palmer, Charly (Illustrator)
Illuminating profiles of Black and Queer icons from the Harlem Renaissance are interspersed with personal essays and spot illustrations. From high-society weddings to raunchy music and friendship feuds, George M. Johnson delivers all the juicy details in 12 short biographies of these iconic flamboyant.
09/24/2024
Rocky Pond Books
9780374391249
09/24/2024
Farrar Straus & Giroux
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