Christian & Faith

Bibb: A Story of Slavery

and Freedom

Afua Cooper Thefirst-person narrative, convincingly told in Henry's voice, traces Bibb's boyhood, marriage, fatherhood and the developing awareness of his bondageand his determination tobreakfree of itordie.

9781525310850 Kids Can Press Pub Date: 5/2/23 $9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD PB • Carton Qty: 72 Ages 10 to 14 6.9 in H | 5.3 in W

9781641709903 Familius Pub Date: 8/1/23 $14.99 USD 160 pages •PB Ages 8 to 13 5 in H | 8 in W

9780762481323 Running Press Kids Pub Date: 7/18/23 $16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 144 pages • POB Carton Qty: 28 • Ages 8 to 12 • 9.7 inH |7.4 in W

9798887770185 Nosy Crow Pub Date: 8/1/23 $21.99 USD/$27.99 CAD 64 pages • HC Ages 4 to 8 11.4 in H | 9.8 in W Wheatley: A Story of

Slavery and Freedom

Afua Cooper This is the remarkable story of Phillis Wheatley, who is born into an African family of griots, or storytellers, but captured by slave raiders and forced aboard a slave ship, where appalling conditions spell death for many of her companions.

Nature's Best Hope

(Young Readers' Edition):

How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard

9781525310867 Kids Can Press Pub Date: 5/2/23 $9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD PB • Carton Qty: 72 Ages 10 to 14 6.9 in H | 5.3 in W Douglas W. Tallamy, Adapted by Sarah L. Thomson

9781643262147 Timber Press Pub Date: 4/4/23 $8.99 USD/$12.99 CAD 256 pages • PB • Carton Qty: 20 • Ages 8 to 12 8 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.7 in T

This middle grade edition of the groundbreaking bestseller by Doug Tallamy empowers kids to use their own yards to help combat the negative effects of climate change.

The Phone Book: Stay Safe, Be Smart, and Make

the World Better with the Powerful Device in Your Hand

Jessica Speer, Illustrated by Lesley Imgart

Fraught with cyberbullying, disinformation, fake stuff, tech addiction, and somuch more, the digital world can be downright sad, awkward, and nasty.

Super illustrations, activities, and secret codes will reveal the power of your phone and the superpowers you have to wield it. Go forth, be informed, and slay the dark side of technology! Backpack Explorer: Rock Hunt: What Will You

Find?

9781635865530 Storey Publishing, LLC Pub Date: 2/28/23 $12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD 48 pages • POB • Carton Qty: 56 Ages 4 to 8 9.3 in H | 7.4 in W Editors of Storey Publishing

Sixth book in a bestselling series for kids ages 4+. Packed with prompts and activities, including: 12 interactive field guide pages and discovery zone pages. The book includes a real magnifying glass, stickers, and a log for recording rock finds, making it the perfect explorer guide for budding geologists, whether in a backyard, a city park, or a nature preserve.

There's No Cream in Cream Soda: Facts and

Folklore About Our Favorite Drinks

Kim Zachman, Illustrated by Peter Donnelly

From soda towater to milk and juice, There's No Cream in Cream Soda, the refreshing follow-up to There's NoHam inHamburgers, is full of fun facts and stories of the origins of some of America’s most popular drinks.

Americans spendapproximately $150billion on soft drinks, coffee, and tea eachyear. Why? Thisbook offers some possibleanswers! 9781838695989 Lonely Planet Kids Pub Date: 4/1/23 $14.99 USD 112 pages • HC Ages 9 to 12 • 8.5 in H | 6.8 in W

Lonely Planet Kids 101 Things to do on a Walk

Lonely Planet Kids

A fun, practical, creative book filled with activities to do while on trips out in nature - both locally, and not so locally. Nature-themed crafts and activities - from bird-spotting, bark rubbing and macro insect photography to playing Pooh sticks, identifying wildlife and building a den.

Beautifully presented with a mixture of illustrations and photography

Welcome to Our Table

Laura Mucha and Ed Smith, Illustrated by Harriet Lynas

Find out what children eat all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book, written by bestselling poet and author Laura Mucha, alongside trained chef and food writer Ed Smith.

A unique, warm-hearted book that will teach children understanding, empathy and respect,and inspire a love of food andflavor. 9781635865271 Storey Publishing, LLC Pub Date: 8/29/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 48 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 20 • Ages 8 to 10 11 in H | 11 in W

What Goes on inside a Beaver Pond?

Becky Cushing Gop, Illustrated by Carrie Shryock

Dive into the fascinating world of beavers—the swimmers, builders, and engineers of the animal kingdom!

What Goes on inside a Beaver Pond? takes kids ages 8 to 10 on a journey through a year in the life of a young beaver (called a "kit").