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A family finds two abandoned duck eggs and are in for a big (and very cute) surprise in this story that is reminiscent of LeUyen Pham's Outside Inside, from award-winning author Elana K. Arnold and charmingly illustrated by Doug Salati. Once, when we all had to stay home for the whole long springtime, When schools were closedAnd work was closedAnd everything fun was canceled After we were all so bored of TVAnd computersAnd video gamesAnd screens of every kind Dad said, "Let's take a walk." On this walk, the family discovers two abandoned duck eggs and takes them home to wait for them to hatch.They read and learn and laugh together until one day... Pip and Zip are born! This spirited, comforting story of family, love, and ducks will stay with you for years to come.

Abuelo, the Sea, and Me is a tender, heartwarming picture book that vividly explores intergenerational connections, family history, and the immigrant experience. When this grandchild visits her abuelo, he takes her to the ocean. In summer, they kick off their shoes and let the cool waves tickle their toes. In winter, they stand on the cliff and let the sea spray prick their noses and cheeks. No matter the season, hot or cold, their favorite place to spend time together is the beach. It's here that Abuelo is able to open up about his youth in Havana, Cuba. As they walk along the sand, he recalls the tastes, sounds, and smells of his childhood. And with his words, Cuba comes alive for his grandchild.

2025 SLJ Best Middle Grade BooksAmari and the Night Brothers meets Nevermoor in this enchanting middle grade fantasy, inspired by Indian mythology and British folklore, about a neurodivergent heroine, a mysterious school, and a world of magical creatures.Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen has always felt like she doesn't fit in. She's British-Indian in a mostly white town in England, her parents won't talk about their pasts, and she has ADHD. Oh, and she talks to books. More importantly, the books talk back. When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in fairytales, Vanya discovers that her parents have secrets, and that there are a lot more monsters out there. Overnight, she's whisked off to the enchanted library and school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists. Life at Auramere is unexpected, exciting and wonderful. But even here, there's no escaping monsters. The mysterious, powerful Wild Hunt is on the prowl, and Vanya will need all h

A follow up to the award-winning Bomb, celebrated nonfiction author Steve Sheinkin takes on the Cold War.As World War II comes to a close, the United States and the Soviet Union emerge as the two grea

這是一本深刻且充滿力量的繪本，講述一隻年老的三角龍在恐龍時代的最後歲月裡，與一隻史前鳥類結下深厚友誼的故事，非常適合《The Land Before Time》與《Big Cat, Little Cat》的讀者。一隻孤單的恐龍曾有一個心願：去關愛另一個生命。當她救起一隻受傷的鳥兒時，一段友誼就此展開。牠們一起享用大餐、玩耍，漫遊在一片廣袤而充滿生機的大地上。然而，當流星的耀眼光芒照亮天際，牠們周遭的世界開始改變。於是，恐龍和鳥兒許下了一個全新的願望：願生命得以延續。因為只要有朋友在身旁，希望就永遠存在。由獲獎作者 Richard Ho 與新星插畫家 Jamie Green 攜手打造，帶來一部關於友誼、失去與永恆羈絆之美的動人繪本。A poignant, powerful picture book about an old triceratops who befriends a prehistoric bird during the last days of the dinosaurs, perfect for fans of The Land Before Time and Big Cat, Little Cat.A lonely dinosaur had one wish: to care for another.When she saves an injured bird, a friendship begins. Together, they feast, play, and roam a vast and vibrant land.But when the bright flash of a meteor lights up the sky, the world around them begins to change.So the dinosaur and the bird make a new wish: for life to continue. Because hope holds on with a friend by your side.From award-winning author Richard Ho and rising star illustrator Jamie Green, comes a gorgeous and heartre

A heartrending graphic memoir about a young Jewish girl's fight for survival in Nazi occupied Poland, The Girl Who Sang illustrates the power of a brother's love, the kindness of strangers, and finding hope when facing the unimaginable. Born to a Jewish family in a small Polish village, Estelle Nadel--then known as Enia Feld--was just seven years old when the Nazis invaded Poland in 1939. Once a vibrant child with a song for every occasion, Estelle would eventually lose her voice as, over the next five years, she would survive the deaths of their mother, father, their eldest brother and sister, and countless others. A child at the mercy of her neighbors during a terrifying time in history, The Girl Who Sang is an enthralling first-hand account of Estelle's fight for survival during World War II. She would weather loss, betrayal, near-execution, and spend two years away from the warmth of the sun--all before the age of eleven. And once the war was over, Estelle would walk barefoot acros

A Bookstagang Future Classic Picture Books of 20222025 School Library Journal Best Book of the YearWhen war divides two sides of an island, a solitary tree brings together two children across the lines, in this touching story about peace, community, and forgiveness.On the sunny island of Cyprus, a tall and lonely fig tree stands. Her fruit ripens, yet no one comes to share it. Years of fear and division have split the island in two, leaving her in the middle, alone. She remembers the conflict that tore her people apart, but she also remembers the warm days before, when laughter and friendship knew no boundaries.Yet, with changing seasons comes renewed hope, and the old tree dreams of a future where sharing summer’s first figs might mend those broken bonds.In this heartwarming picture book by Costantia Manoli, brought to life with Leah Giles’s vibrant illustrations, the shadows of the past give way to a bright future where children put aside fear and distrust to discover that even the d

A child's plans are ruined when her parents have the gall to stop to talk to the neighbors in My Parents Won't Stop Talking , a laugh-out-loud picture book about patience by author Emma Hunsinger and illustrator Tillie Walden. It's time to go to the park, and Molly can't wait It's going to be awesome and amazing and-- OH NO The neighbors have spotted her moms, and now they're talking. A lot. And everything they say is boring. Minutes feel like hours, hours feel like days, and days feel like eons . . . Will her parents ever stop talking? This is a clever, irreverent take on a universal childhood dilemma, written and illustrated by two stars in the comics world.

Potatoes can't do anything a pet should. They can't learn tricks, or go for walks, or snuggle up with Albert. But to Albert's surprise, his potato begins to grow on him, and soon he can't imagine having any other pet. When the potato begins to rot, Albert is devastated. He buries it in his garden, and with a lot of care and a bit of patience, he discovers that his potato can do a great trick after all . . . Josh Lacey and Momoko Abe have created a delightful, offbeat picture book about finding companionship in unlikely places.

From the author of Nowhere Boy—called “a resistance novel for our times” by The New York Times—comes a brilliant middle-grade survival story that traces a harrowing family secret back to the Holodomor, a terrible famine that devastated Soviet Ukraine in the 1930s.Thirteen-year-old Matthew is miserable. His journalist dad is stuck overseas indefinitely, and his mom has moved in his one-hundred-year-old great-grandmother to ride out the pandemic, adding to his stress and isolation.But when Matthew finds a tattered black-and-white photo in his great-grandmother’s belongings, he discovers a clue to a hidden chapter of her past, one that will lead to a life-shattering family secret. Set in alternating timelines that connect the present-day to the 1930s and the US to the USSR, Katherine Marsh’s latest novel sheds fresh light on the Holodomor—the horrific famine that killed millions of Ukrainians, and which the Soviet government covered up for decades.An incredibly timely, page-turning story

From the host of the #1 fantasy football podcast, The Fantasy Footballers, Andy Holloway presents his heartwarming debut picture book - an ode to family, fandom, and football. From the day you joined our team, We knewYou were a keeper. Seasons passed, and there wereUps and downs, Wins and losses.Time pulled us apart. Game days came and went, And I always thought of you. Because I love footballNot for the ups and downs, The wins and losses...But for the team. And you are a keeper. With appealing, commercial art and a deep heart, MY FOOTBALL FAMILY is perfect for anyone who loves the game and, most of all, celebrating it with family and friends!

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse, The Yellow Bus from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Loren Long is a tender and soulful story about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and in the journey along the way. There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another. Every morning they climb in... Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, giggle, giggle-patter. And they fill her with joy. As time passes, things change. The Yellow Bus gets a new driver, a new route, and new passengers, young and old. Until one day the driving stops for good, and the Yellow Bus is left on her own. And yet, no matter where she is, the Yellow Bus still finds joy and discovery in the world around her. With stirring black-and-white artwork and powerful pops of color, The Yellow Bus is a poignant reflection on the many new beginnings life has to offer.

When Felix and Spike find a spooky house made of black stone and covered in ivy, with tall towers climbing high, they wonder . . . Does a witch live here? Felix has read every witchy book in the library, knows everything there is to know about witches, and always carries a book with him, just in case. Bats in every corner? Check. Croaking toads? Check. Ravens cawing and black cats prowling? Check and check. Felix knows a witch must live here! Spike, though, isn't too sure. Join these curious friends on a magical adventure filled with clues and seek-and-finds to discover if it's true that "A witch lives here!" A whimsical picture book about a mysterious house in the woods full of black cats and flying brooms, and a child and dog who follow the clues to determine if a witch indeed lives there. For fans of Kiki's Delivery Service and How to Catch a Witch.

An Amazon Best Book of the Month and of the YearA SCBWI Golden Kite Honor BookNine-year-old Gabby Torres is the star of this new graphic novel series! Join Gabby as she navigates the inevitable disasters of fourth grade and social media, perfect for fans of Katie the Catsitter and Allergic. Gabby Torres is nine years old and ready to conquer the world. She's already joined the Sea Musketeers, the environmental protection club founded by her idol, Stella D燰z, and plans to be their best (and youngest) member ever. Gabby's latest and greatest idea: start a social media page for her club. But her parents think she's too young! Nothing stops Gabby though... until some online meanies get her in some serious trouble! But she's totally got everything under control all on her own. Right? This heartwarming series is written and illustrated by Angela Dominguez, the New York Times bestselling illustrator who created the beloved Stella D燰z series. Gabby Torres is tenacious, bold, relatable, and hil

A moving picture book from a debut author about the first day of school, layered with themes about the immigrant experience and the universal experience of feeling out of place.A child, newly arrived in another country, feels displaced, lonely, and a little scared on her first day of school. Her name doesn't sound the way she's used to hearing it. She knows she doesn't fit in. And when she eats her whole tomato for lunch, she can feel her classmates observing her--and not quite understanding her. But sometimes all it takes is one friend, one connection, to bring two worlds together, and gradually the girl, her tomato, and her full name, start to feel at home with her new friends and community. This emotionally sweeping debut picture book by Costantia Manoli, with vibrant art by Magdalena Mora, artfully captures feelings of displacement and the joy that comes from forging new friendships.

Author Rochelle Hassan delivers a pulse-pounding conclusion to her dangerous and alluring trilogy, The Buried and the Bound, inviting readers into the realm of witches that churns beneath the surface of the mundane--just as it threatens to boil over. . . After the chaos of the summer solstice, elder hedgewitch Anne Sterling steps in to take Coven Blackthorn under her wing--and to enlist their help. There's damage control to be done as threats of a fairy war loom and the upheaval in Elphame spills into the human realm. Leo, in particular, is uniquely positioned to influence the course of events. But Aziza's top priority is to rescue her oldest friend and former librarian, Meryl, a selkie whose mysterious captor may have closer ties to Blackthorn--and Aziza herself--than she ever realized. To find him, Aziza will venture into the secretive community of witches hidden beneath the surface of mundane society and confront her deadliest foe yet. Meanwhile, Tristan delves deep into the study o

Mega-bestselling graphic novel author Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever) is back with a new middle grade graphic novel about hope, friendship, and heartfelt wishes, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and Click.Something is missing from Cassie's life. Her parents don't have much money, she has to share her bedroom (and bed!) with her sisters, and her family never seem to have time for her. To make matters worse, her best friend Vali is always busy with a new friend. When Cassie gets a letter from a magazine sweepstakes with the words "YOU'RE THE WINNER" stamped on the front, she thinks it's the answer to all her problems. She could buy a mansion and get her own bedroom. Or maybe a car so her family doesn't have to take two trips to go places. Or maybe she can make Vali her best friend forever by taking her on a fabulous vacation. The possibilities are endless, like an all-you-can-eat buffet! But will prizes really solve Cassie's problems? And what will she l

A girl uses code to build a robot dog from scratch in this heartwarming STEM-based picture book perfect for fans of HOW TO CODE A SANDCASTLE and PAPA'S MECHANICAL FISH. When Grace's parents tell her she can't have a dog, she has the perfect solution - she'll build a robot dog! Grace gets to work screwing the parts together, crossing the wires, installing the sensors, and, of course, writing the dog's code. But Grace's robot dog is a little too perfect. He always wags his tail when he's happy, waits patiently for his food, and fetches the stick every. Single. Time. When Grace has the idea to program him to break the rules sometimes, she throws his stick a little too far. She'll have to use code - and friends - to bring him back. Perfect for aspiring coders and builders, GRACE BUILDS AN ALMOST-PERFECT DOG is a tender tale about the power of friendship and determination.

《A Snow Day for Amos McGee》延續《A Sick Day for Amos McGee》與《Amos McGee Misses the Bus》的溫柔筆調，再次描繪守護友情的動物園管理員 Amos 與他的動物朋友們。當預報的雪遲遲未到，他只好靜靜等待；隔日清晨，雪終於覆蓋整座小鎮，朋友們便決定前來共度雪日。Philip 與 Erin Stead 以柔和線條與淡雅色彩，描繪出冬日的寧靜與友誼的溫度。故事節奏緩慢而溫馨，讓人感受到陪伴與期待的美好。Caldecott Medal-winning and NYT bestselling duo Philip and Erin Stead, creators of A Sick Day for Amos McGee and Amos McGee Misses the Bus, are back with another heartwarming tale featuring Amos McGee and his menagerie of friends. A Snow Day for Amos McGee is a delightful wintry tale, perfect for fans of The Snowy Nap and The Mitten. Amos McGee, the friendly zookeeper, loves spending time with his good friends no matter the season. When snow in the forecast never arrives, he decides to head home and hope it comes another day. But when overnight a surprise snowfall blankets the town in fluffy white, what shall his lovable squad of animals do? Visit Amos and play in the snow, of course! Philip and Erin Stead's cozy, classic tale of friendship and the antic