After his older brother dies in Iraq, Matt makes a discovery that rocks his beliefs about strength, bravery, and honor in this page-turning debut.Ever since his brother, T.J., was killed in Iraq, Matt
The author of the best-selling Emily Windsnap series spins a gripping tale about a girl who stumbles into the future--and must change its course to save a friendship.Jenni Green's family vacation h
Know some twins, or expecting to? This twinspired collection pairs poems and pictures in a lighthearted salute to the many twins among us.Old twins, new twins, famous twins, not-at-all-alike twins, si
From the talented Polly Dunbar comes an imaginative adventure that will have children sailing away on their own flights of fancy.One night, Arthur has an amazing dream about a pink and green boat with
The creators of the New York Times bestselling KISS GOOD NIGHT offer a trio of gentle tales about a special intergenerational bond.Little Chick may be a good and patient gardener, as Old-Auntie observ
A You're adorableB You're so beautifulC You're a cutie full of charmD— You'll be delighted by this delicious trip through the alphabet! Sing along as a lively company of children and assorted pets sca
Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet ignites an epic tale of young love against the dramatic backdrop of the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis.Can love survive a lifetime? When working-class Clem Ackroyd fa
Take twenty top kids’ authors and illustrators. Give them free rein to take turns creating a zany progressive story. What could possibly happen next?It all starts with a train rushing through the nigh
A powerfully moving, authentic portrait of the Statue of Liberty, told through the eyes of those who created her and illustrated in glorious detail."Soon America will be one hundred years old. I share
Rescuing a dolphin is easier when you can talk to animals! Daisy returns in a summer adventure, meeting new friends from surfing rabbits to a dancing crab.School’s out for Daisy Dawson, and things cou
The award-winning author of Finnikin of the Rock and Jellicoe Road pens a raw, compelling novel about a family’s hard-won healing on the other side of trauma.Award-winning author Melina Marchetta reop
She’s back. Jude’s childhood friend — sexy, daring Stella— returns to their stifling hometown, and life will never be the same again.Sixteen-year-old Jude has to get out of tiny Churchtown. She has to
The uniquely talented samurai kids are back — and ready to join forces with a ninja clan! — as the fast-paced martial arts series continues.Across the valley, a drumbeat echoes. For ten days, the drum
Now in paperback— An earnest hamster’s moment in the spotlight is less than stellar - until a squiggly little line and a big burst of imagination let his true talents shine.Stanley Birdbaum is one hap
"Kids will grab this for the immediacy in the scenes, the brutal standoffs, the fast talk at the ball court, and the elemental conflicts of coming-of-age." - BooklistShooting the breeze with his boys.
Now in paperback! With diabolical wit, the author of TANTALIZE revisits a deliciously dark world where vampires vie with angels — and girls just want to have fangs.At last, Miranda is the life of the
One dog’s quest for self-definition is anything but black and white in this delightfully droll, enlightening tale by an acclaimed former poet laureate.Caesar is a large white dog with a great many bla
It’s a game-o-saurus! Readers search artwork for dinosaurs, complete a poster with dino-name stickers, solve puzzles, and more.On the island of Rosa Turoso, there are lions that speak, lizards that da
He’s a young artist obsessed with myths. But can he fix his own fate? Acclaimed author Betsy Franco and her talented son collaborate on a hip YA novel of "epic" proportions.Life. Love. Death. Identity
FIRST IN AN EXCITING NEW SERIESJack Christie and his best friend, Angus, find themselves at the center of a momentous event that will shape history for decades to come. Their dilemma: Should they inte
Relive one of the greatest adventure stories of all time in this stunning, unabridged edition featuring bold, dynamic woodcuts by John Lawrence.FIFTEEN MEN ON A DEAD MAN'S CHEST — YO-HO-HO AND A BOTTL
The battle for Vermonia begins! Fabulous manga artwork highlights this graphic tale of four friends who hold the fate of three worlds in their hands.On a distant Blue Star, Mel, Jim, Naomi, and Doug —
One brave little boat is on a journey to discover the seven seas. Setting off into the big, wide world, Little Boat runs into treacherous waters, turbulent tides, and seafaring friends. After all his
From the simplest couplet to the mind-boggling pantoum, the award-winning team behind A POKE IN THE I shows us the many fascinating ways poetic forms take shape.In this splendid and playful volume —
The creators of the New York Times bestselling KISS GOOD NIGHT offer a trio of gentle tales about a special intergenerational bond.Little Chick may be a good and patient gardener, as Old-Auntie observ
An ever-patient kitty knits away with one watchful eye on three impish kittens in a charming tale that's purr-fect for bedtime — or anytime."Clickety-click. Tickety-tick. Knitty Kitty sits and knits."
A powerfully moving, authentic portrait of the Statue of Liberty, told through the eyes of those who created her and illustrated in glorious detail."Soon America will be one hundred years old. I share
With retro flair and pun-filled prose, Scott Nash takes young readers on a comical adventure into the underbelly of the stuffed animal world.He might look like nothin’ but a moth-eaten stuffed animal,
The perfect hands-on gift for ’Ologists! Learn the keys to cracking secret codes — and use cool stationery to send missives to your friends.If your aim is to master treasure maps, this ornate writing
As this enthralling epic nears its climax, the young heroine’s brother discovers his own hidden gift — and the role he must play in battling the Dark.Hem is a weary orphan whose struggle for survival
The world’s most respected Mother Goose folklorist reunites with one of the great illustrators of our time to present a rare selection of rhymes to share and treasure.From the far reaches of shared me
From the award-winning author of TAMAR, a time-shifting thriller about a vanishing soccer star, occult secrets, and the dark history of slavery.As the city of San Juan pulses to summer’s sluggish beat
Having trouble with your backpack zipper? Maybe there’s a monster inside! A little girl slowly warms up to her unexpected guest in this funny story.When Annie unzips her backpack and finds a monster i
Simple rhymes — for anytime — engage babies and toddlers in this gift to treasure.Wiggly babies, giggly babies. Babies on a swing. Babies on a lap. All kinds of babies keeping busy, busy, busy in simp
Three friends set out in search of their identities — and a link to their past — in a provocative adventure that builds to a deeply satisfying ending.Jacob awakens inexplicably in a gray, grim place c
Veronica Bennett's lush reimagining of the life of Mary Shelley — on the eve of her authorship of the classic gothic novel Frankenstein — is a gripping story of love and obsession.In the spring of 181
Jane Cowen-Fletcher's cheerful tale about the delights of the imagination reminds us it doesn't take much to keep boredom at bay.It's raining, it's pouring, and Nell is bored, bored, bored. She has no
Crisp, die-cut artwork and a spare, sprightly text lure readers on a playful exploration of opposites. Purr-fect!What happens when Black meets White? They make polka dots ("That tickles!&
Revel in all things fishy in this undersea riot of color and rhyme — an oversize read-aloud from picture book artist Lucy Cousins.Paddle along with Little Fish on a mesmerizing underwater tour of frie
"Finally, here's a picture book that helps young children move beyond rote recitation of the Pledge to find meaning in its language. This is the book parents and teachers have been waiting for." — BOO
