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The time is now for this anxious little guy: Scaredy Squirrel is back with a brand-new graphic novel series! He's funnier (and scared-ier) than ever, and perfect for readers of Narwhal and Jelly. Now in paperback! Scaredy is happy to stay in his nut tree. Why would he ever leave? The outside is filled with dangers. Like aliens! And dust! And a certain fluffy bunny who likes to pop up! But things don't always go as planned, even for a super-prepared squirrel. When he has to venture out of his tree and onto the ground, Scaredy panics and plays dead . . . but maybe the fluffy bunny's not so scary after all? In a nutshell, Scaredy might just make a new friend, if he is brave enough . . .

The sixth and final book in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she pursues her dream of becoming a teacher. Available now in paperback.Anne is starting to grow up, but she's still disappointed with her red hair — it's one of her lifelong sorrows. One day, she buys a bottle of hair dye in order to have raven-black hair like her best friend and kindred spirit, Diana. Unfortunately, the dye ends up turning her hair green! This upset causes Anne to start focusing on improving herself inside, rather than her looks . . . and leads to a new dream taking shape: Anne wanting to become a teacher! She joins a club for students studying to get into Queen's College. But can Anne overcome her fear of failing? And how can she study hard when pesky Gilbert is distracting her?Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.Series

The third book in an early-reader series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she navigates her first days of school and the incorrigible Gilbert Blythe. Anne loves autumn in Avonlea, and she's been enjoying her first three weeks of school. It helps that she walks to school with and sits next to her kindred spirit, Diana Barry. However, one day, Gilbert Blythe joins the class. According to Diana, he's very handsome, and smart too. However, Gilbert immediately gets on Anne's nerves. When he pulls on Anne's braid and calls her "Carrots" because of her red hair, enough is enough. How can Anne enjoy school when Gilbert is ruining everything? Anne vows never to talk to Gilbert again, and even stops going to school for a time when her teacher forces Anne to sit next to her rival. But later, when Anne has an accident on the pond and her wooden plank sinks, who should come to her rescue but her nemesis, Gilbert Blythe? Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with b

Megabat returns, this time with a new nemesis: a very fancy cat. Can our tiny bat hero stop his Daniel's heart from being stolen by this nefarious, fluffy villain?Megabat was looking forward to Christmas morning: presents, playing toys, smooshfruit and watching Star Wars. But then Daniel opened his last, most special present. Daniel thinks this might be the best Christmas present yet: a beautiful cat named Priscilla! He's always wanted a pet.Megabat is not sure he likes this cat. She tastes most hairy. Daniel loves his new cat! She's fun to play with, and she's so soft and fluffy.Megabat is not soft OR fluffy. He's not purebred and he doesn't have a big, beautiful swishy tail. What if Daniel loves Priscilla more than Megabat?This is truly a disturbance in the Force. Megabat and Birdgirl must find a way to get rid of this trubble cat once and for all!Calamity ensues as Megabat and Birdgirl try to come up with ways to get rid of Priscilla. But is there more than meets the eye with this f

Join Simon and Chester as they get down to business: helping ghosts find their forever homes. A hilarious early graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.After a lot of ghosts get released from a ghost trap, Simon gets a promotion. He's now a BUSINESS GHOST with a briefcase, suit and tie, and super fancy office (the shed).But he and Chester soon discover that big business is a big bummer. Nobody cares whether the ghosts are happy in their new homes, all the kids at Chester's school are annoyed at their ghosts, and the ghost assigned to Chester in Simon's absence is WAY too good at his job.Can Simon and Chester find a way to match kids and ghosts so everyone's happy? Will Simon's supervisor listen to him? Is anyone going to notice that Simon only has cookies in his briefcase? Read on to find out . . .

在母親過世後，11歲的 Adara 跟著爸爸搬到遙遠寒冷的密西根。她不知如何與父親談話，心裡空蕩蕩的，就像那些不再被澆水的植物。某天，她意外發現自己能與一株名叫 Perle 的多肉植物溝通，開啟了一段既魔幻又療癒的對話旅程。《How to Talk to Your Succulent》以鮮明飽滿的色彩與充滿情感的圖像，描繪出面對失落時的孤單、成長與重建。故事細膩動人，讓讀者感受到傾聽與表達的力量，也提醒我們：即使難以說出口，情感仍能找到自己的出口。A School Library Journal Exceptional Graphic Novel & Manga Title for All AgesAfter the loss of her mother, Adara struggles to communicate with her family about her grief. When a sympathetic ear arises in an unlikely place, Adara can finally find her words — but can she find the time to listen? A stunning graphic novel for middle-grade readers about family, friendship and magic in unlikely places, for fans of The Witches of Brooklyn and Raina Telgemeier.Eleven-year-old Adara and her dad are moving from California to the cold and flat lands of Michigan . . . and it sucks. After Mom's recent passing, it seems way too soon. Talking to Dad has always been harder than with Mom, but now it's like walking on eggshells. And why did Dad bring so many of Mom's houseplant

Join Simon and Chester in their fourth adventure as they navigate friendship, jealousy and new friends. A hilarious early graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.Chester lives with his Grandma, his cat Mr. Pickles and Simon the ghost. Simon and Chester are best friends. Their attic is the location for some of the best activities known to humankind: making up songs about passersby, acting out scenes from Simon's exciting Dr. Darington novels and creating the incredible Treat-A-Matic snack dispenser.But Chester has also befriended a non-ghost named Amie, and she is coming over to work on their science fair project. Amie has a surprising idea for this project, and Simon and Chester's friendship will be put to the test as a result. Will Simon behave? Will Amie come between the two friends? Will an invisible Simon make fart noises that Chester has to explain? All will be revealed . . .Series Overvi

本書以日記形式描繪十一歲的 Peter Lee，在一個夏天面對夢想動搖與家中變化的心情。Peter 原本一心想成為古生物學家，計畫中的恐龍考察卻意外失望收場，連心裡最珍惜的願望都像是被風吹散。更令他不安的是，最親近的奶奶 Hammy 生病了，家人卻避而不談，讓他和妹妹 L.B. 在猜測與不確定中摸索前行。在這個不太如意的夏天，Peter 重新拾起筆記本，用觀察、推理與實驗的方式理解身邊的變化，也試著用自己的方式陪伴家人。他或許還不確定未來要走向哪裡，但在記錄與思考之間，他看見了自己能做的事，以及維繫家人的力量。以短篇日記形式呈現，易讀流暢結合幽默與家庭關係的細膩描寫描繪孩子面對夢想與現實落差的真實心情Eleven-year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. But in one summer, that all falls apart. Told in short, accessible journal entries and combining the humor of Timmy Failure with the poignant family dynamics of Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Peter Lee will win readers' hearts. Eleven year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. Okay, maybe two: to get his genius kid-sister, L.B., to leave him alone. But his summer falls apart when his real-life dinosaur expedition turns out to be a bust, and he watches his dreams go up in a cloud of asthma-inducing dust.Even worse, his grandmother, Hammy, is sick, and no one will talk to Peter or L.B. about it. Perh

The sweet and funny second book in a new early-reader series, starring the spirited and outspoken Anne Shirley as she makes friends and settles into life at Green Gables—with a few hijinks along the w

A sweet and hilarious chapter book about a boy and a bat, two unlikely friends who bond over loneliness, jellyrolls and Darth Vader.Daniel Misumi has just moved to a new house. It's big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. AND it's haunted . . . or is it?Megabat was just napping on a papaya one day when he was stuffed in a box and shipped halfway across the world. Now he's living in an old house far from home, feeling sorry for himself and accidentally scaring the people who live there.Daniel realizes it's not a ghost in his new house. It's a bat. And he can talk. And he's actually kind of cute.Megabat realizes that not every human wants to whack him with a broom. This one shares his smooshfruit.Add some buttermelon, juice boxes, a lightsaber and a common enemy and you've got a new friendship in the making!This charming, funny story is brought to life by Kass Reich's warm and adorable illustrations. There's never been a bat this cute -- readers will be rooting for

School Library Journal Best Book of 2025Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2025 (Ages 6-8)New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2025Booklist Editor's Pick for 2025 Graphic Novels本書為《Hug Machine》作者 Scott Campbell 的圖像書作品。在這個奇妙的世界裡，每個人頭上都「頂著一個東西」，主角是形影不離的好朋友──小屋頭與大樹頭。這對古怪卻真摯的好友，一起經歷剪葉（剪頭髮）大失敗、手繪地圖尋寶，甚至踏上宇宙級大冒險，發現原來地球也在某個人的頭上！本書以幽默感十足、瘋狂又新鮮的創意設定，描繪出一個歡樂又超現實的世界。全書收錄六則爆笑又溫馨的故事，搭配簡潔的線條與充滿節奏感的對話，小讀者能在畫面中盡情尋找並替各式各樣的「頭」命名，也一定會被荒謬又可愛的情節逗得哈哈大笑。"Hahahahahahahaha" —Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL"I laughed my head off!" —Ben Clanton, Eisner Award winner and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of NARWHAL AND JELLYHELLO, READER HEADS! Jump headfirst into the wonderfully off-the-wall world of renowned creator Scott Campbell, in this goofy, good-natured graphic novel series featuring a best friend duo like no other! It's Frog and Toad meets Bill and Ted for a new generation of readers — and best buddies of all ages.Book 1 in

Julia and Simca are two young friends who agree that you can never use too much butter -- and that it is best to be a child forever. Sharing a love of cooking and having no wish to turn into big, busy

Sara Stanley is only fourteen, but she can weave tales that are impossible to resist. In the charming town of Carlisle, children and grown-ups alike flock from miles around to hear her spellbinding ta

A delightful, funny story of friendship, ghost chores, a spooky house and a professional haunter.Meet Sir Simon, Super Scarer. He's a professional ghost who has been transferred to his first house. And just in time! He was getting tired of haunting bus stops and forests and potatoes. And to top it off, this house is occupied by an old lady ― they're the easiest to haunt! But things don't go as planned when it turns out a KID comes with this old lady. Chester spots Simon immediately and peppers him with questions. Simon is exasperated . . . until he realizes he can trick Chester into doing his ghost chores. Spooky sounds, footsteps in the attic, creaks on the stairs ― these things don't happen on their own, you know! After a long night of haunting, it seems that maybe Chester isn't cut out to be a ghost, so Simon decides to help with Chester's human chores. Turns out Simon isn't cut out for human chores either.

Better Than the Movies meets Olivia Rodrigo's Sour in a YA romance novel from Something More author, Jackie Khalilieh — now available in paperback!Seventeen-year-old Jamie Taher-Foster has big plans for senior year. She's made a list of things and places in Toronto she and her boyfriend of three years, Ben Cameron, need to check off before graduating. And the biggest plan of all: a very special night for the two of them at the upcoming Winter Formal. But then Ben arrives back home after a summer away with an unthinkable announcement: he wants to break up.And when Jamie discovers him with Olivia Chen the next day, she is determined to get him back. Even if that means fake dating the younger, curly-haired, TikTok dancer Axel Dahini, whose bicycle she accidentally ran over. Though she and Axel have nothing in common aside from their shared Arab heritage — she's a messy, type A with anxiety; he's carefree but meticulous — their forced time together brings them to better understand one anot

Persephone's final battle awaits in this last installment of the epic YA romantasy trilogy, The Fractured Kingdom. For fans of Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series.On the heels of a tragic discovery, Persephone was all but torn from Azriel’s waiting arms. She now finds herself desperately alone, in terrible danger and burdened by responsibilities she would do almost anything to escape. But some responsibilities are inescapable, and Persephone is not the girl she once was. Knowing that the clans are in mortal peril and that the realm is descending into chaos, she is fiercely determined to defeat Mordesius and set things to right for all people. But she cannot imagine doing so without the handsome thief she has fallen helplessly, hopelessly in love with. And so, armed with nothing but her wit, her dagger and her dauntless courage, Persephone races across the realm in search of Aziel and a path forward. As the stakes rise ever higher, loyalties shift, disasters strike and catastrophic g

Millhouse is a faint-hearted, hairless guinea pig. A great lover of all things theatrical, most especially the work of William Shakespeare, Milly longs for the limelight and someone to love. However,

Ghostly tales of strange things lurking in forbidden places tie these three stories together. The boys have been warned not to go into a certain room while they are pet-sitting for the neighbor, but,

From the author of the classic Love You Forever, the bestselling picture book for 3-to-7-year-olds about a pesky fart monster is back for a new generation of readers! For fans of laugh-out-loud stories like No One Likes a Fart by Zoë Foster Blake.When Carmen tries to tell her parents that there's a gas-tly surprise on her bed, they don't believe her. "Good families like ours do not have farts," they say. But when they go upstairs to check and the fart attacks, Carmen is left to deal with the stinky situation!A refreshed edition of this story is brought to life with brand-new art by New York Times–bestselling illustrator Joy Ang for the whole family (and their farts) to enjoy.

在本書中，時間回到1960年代的夏令營。Bee 因母親赴紐約工作，被送往營地度夏。她不擅社交，不會划獨木舟，也害怕夜裡的森林。更詭異的是，她總在遠方聽見若有似無的音樂，像從幽暗深處飄來。直到古怪卻自信的 Zippy 出現，兩人發現「Hawks」小屋的高年級女孩夜夜外出，卻總在查房時安然躺在床上。隨著調查展開，神祕男孩、沉默的營地主人與鬧鬼傳聞交織成層層謎團。Charis Cotter 以從容筆調鋪陳氛圍，營造既陰森又溫柔的成長故事。《Kirkus Reviews》與《Publishers Weekly》給予星級好評，並入選 Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2025 秋季推薦。這是一部關於友情、勇氣與夏夜祕密的中階小說。Set in the '60s at a summer camp, The Mystery of the Haunted Dance Hall is a spooky, atmospheric middle-grade story for fans of classic ghost stories, unlikely friendships and intriguing mysteries. Now available in paperback! Bee's mom has a job in New York City for the summer, so Bee is being sent to summer camp. She's not excited about it. Being around other people is hard for her, plus she knows nothing about campfires, she's not a good swimmer and she's never even been in a canoe. When she first arrives, things go pretty much as she expected. The other girls either make fun of her or ignore her, and the woods surrounding the camp give her the creeps: she keep

"Hahahahahahahaha" --Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL HELLO AGAIN, READER HEADS! Cabin Head and Tree Head are BACK in this second volume of the lovable, laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about a best friend duo like no other! It's Frog and Toad meets Bill and Ted for a new generation of readers -- and best buddies of all ages. Book 2 includes 6 hilarious adventures in a wonderfully off-the-wall universe where everyone has something on their head! Includes bonus content: Storytime with Library Head, Notable Spots with Tour Bus Head and Sandcastle Building with Sandcastle Head. Cabin Head and Tree Head return for some "sunny day relaxing" and are ready to experience the joys of the beach, alone time, getting in strong shape, rewarding their accomplishments (like breathing) and other important activities (like posing and lying down). Yes, they are feeling good! And so are their equally unforgettable buddies -- Pool Party Head

The charming first book in a new early-reader series, starring the spirited -- and outspoken -- Anne Shirley as she first arrives at Green Gables.Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert need help on their farm, so they've adopted what they hope will be a sturdy, helpful boy. Instead, Matthew finds Anne awaiting him at the train station -- imaginative, brash, redheaded Anne-with-an-e. With her place at the Cuthberts' at risk -- particularly if nosy neighbor Mrs. Lynde has anything to say about it -- Anne will have to learn patience, understanding and what it takes to make Green Gables her true home.Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful, nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, Anne Arrives is perfect for new fans of Anne and old.

Ghosts make great friends for life (and beyond)! If you're lucky enough to have a ghost find you, you'll need to know how to treat it right. Open up this "how-to" guide to discover how to be the best friend a ghost could ever ask for!What do you do when you meet a ghost? One: Provide the ghost with some of its favorite snacks, like mud tarts and earwax truffles. Two: Tell your ghost bedtime stories (ghosts love to be read to). Three: Make sure no one mistakes your ghost for whipped cream or a marshmallow when you aren't looking! If you follow these few simple steps and the rest of the essential tips in How to Make Friends with a Ghost, you'll see how a ghost friend will lovingly grow up and grow old with you. A whimsical story about ghost care, Rebecca Green's debut picture book is a perfect combination of offbeat humor, quirky and sweet illustrations, and the timeless theme of friendship.

Growing up in Smiljan, Croatia, Nikola Tesla dreamed about harnessing the power of Niagara Falls. In 1884, he walked down the gangplank into the New York Harbor with four cents in his pocket, a book o

“Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.” —NYT-bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, Dav PilkeyNarwhal's obsession with his new favorite food lead

Introduced in The Story Girl, Sara Stanley is L.M. Montgomery's most enchanting heroine since Anne of Green Gables. Sara was born with a fertile imagination and a strong sense of fun--and she gets her

In 1960s Toronto, two girls retreat to their attics to escape the loneliness and isolation of their lives. Polly lives in a house bursting at the seams with people, while Rose is often left alon

Lewis Dearborn is a lonely, anxious, "terminally shy" boy of eleven when his great-grandfather passes away and leaves Lewis's family with his decaying seaside mansion. Lewis is initially delighted wit

The son of freed slaves, Garrett Morgan was determined to have a better life than laboring in the Kentucky fields with his parents and ten siblings. He began by sweeping floors in a clothing factory i

There's never a dull moment for busy, bustling Anne, who's now the mother of five children and has a sixth one on the way. With her visiting aunt, the insufferable Mary Maria, also in the mix--and soo

Having been warned to stay away from the high waters of the local creek, the boys’ imaginations run as swiftly as the stream. Before they know it, they have scared themselves silly with stories like T

Riley Vasquez is haunted by the brutal murder of the couple she was babysitting for.Max Cross is suffering under the shadow of a life-altering diagnosis he doesn't dare reveal. The last thing either of them wants is to spend a weekend away at a therapy camp alongside five other teens with "issues." But that's exactly where they are when three masked men burst in to take the group hostage. The building has no windows. The exits are sealed shut. Their phones are gone. And their captors are on a killing spree. Riley and Max know that if they can't get out, they'll be next--but they're about to discover that even escape doesn't equal freedom.

本書延續 Weenie、Frank 和 Beans 的古怪冒險，這回他們遇上了一位全新的麻煩角色──可愛但惹事的臘腸狗 Sweetie-Pie。Weenie 原本的生活單純又舒服：有貓咪好友 Frank、天竺鼠 Beans，還有照顧他們的 Bob。然而 Sweetie-Pie 的出現徹底打亂一切。他亂動玩具、搗亂 Bob 的東西，甚至還企圖搶走 Weenie 最珍惜的早餐香腸。在滿腹委屈之下，Weenie 認定這是一場「非趕走不可」的任務。於是，一連串誇張、失控又充滿笑點的計畫就此展開。本書以圖像搭配輕快對話，呈現三位朋友之間的真誠情感，也讓讀者看見朋友、競爭與吃醋背後更深的依戀。以圖像形式呈現輕鬆易讀的幽默冒險描繪動物角色間的友誼與吃醋心情適合喜歡 Narwhal and Jelly 的讀者Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this laugh-out-loud graphic novel adventure with Weenie, Frank and Beans that features a new villain: another (cuter) wiener dog named Sweetie-Pie who's out to ruin Weenie's good time.Meet Weenie. He loves his best friend Frank (a cat) and his other best friend Beans (a guinea pig) and Bob (the guy who takes care of them).The thing Weenie does NOT love? When another wiener dog comes along to make his life miserable by peeing on his toys, messing with Bob's stuff (that's Weenie's job) and getting between Weenie and breakfast sausages. Sweetie-Pie must go . . . and Weenie's going to be the one to get rid of

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For fans of Mary Poppins, heroine Miss Petitfour and her feline friends return for more flights of fancy in this cozy, charming collection of illustrated stories. Miss Petitfour enjoys having adventures that are "just the right size" for a "single, magical day." With her sixteen cats and the aid of a tablecloth as a makeshift balloon, Miss Petitfour soars ― which is to say, she rises high in the air and flies ― over her charmingly eccentric village, encountering adventures along the way. One never knows where the wind will take her in this delightfully seasonal collection of magical outings: perhaps to the aid of dearly loved friends and neighbors, including a hapless handyman and an onion-loving baby, or to a coconut-confetti parade, or in search of keys, lucky charms or even simply the perfect tablecloth for her next flight. A witty, whimsical, beautifully illustrated collection of tales that celebrate language, storytelling and all the pleasures of life, large and small!

When Frank Zamboni, along with his brother and cousin, opened their own skating rink in 1940 in Paramount, California, it could take an hour and a half for a crew to resurface the ice. They had to lev

Part memoir, part tribute, and all great storytelling ...Music industry veterans Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Jared Levine, and Sebastian Robertson invite young readers to share with them in celebr

Audrey is a cow with poetry in her blood, who yearns for the greener pastures beyond Bittersweet Farms. But when Roy the horse tells this bovine dreamer that she is headed for Abbot's War, the slaught

Emily Starr never knew what it was to be lonely--until her beloved father died. Now Emily's an orphan, and her snobbish relatives are taking her to live with them at New Moon Farm. Although she's sure

One of CBC Books' 20 Canadian children's books to read this summer (2025)A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids and Teens, Fall 2025A 2026 Saskatchewan Young Readers Choice Diamond Willow Award NomineeA stubborn young girl named Fiona stumbles upon an abandoned house full of stray cats, just as it is threatened by a demolition team, a leadership crisis, and two potentially malicious parakeets. Can Fiona save the house and all its inhabitants? A middle-grade novel, now available in paperback, by critically acclaimed author Tanya Lloyd Kyi.When Fiona wanders into an abandoned mansion down by the harbor, she discovers the house is full of stray cats (and two chaotic parakeets). Fiona feels a great deal of sympathy for the animals; she understands what it's like to need a safe home. Ever since her parents died, she's been struggling to adjust to the tiny apartment where she and her Aunt Tanis, who has little time to spare for Fiona, now live.When the mansion is threatened by