Join an unlikely trio for some irresistibly funny antics in this read-aloud gem from bestselling author Mem Fox and bestselling and award-winning illustrator Mark Teague. Once there was a huge, scary dog. Right?Wrong! But there was a cat. In this zippy, call-and-response-style adventure, a cat and dog are astonished to find a mouse in their house! The…
A Balloon-y Twist to the Tail of Boy and Dog — Puns Intended
From the creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a classic tale of a boy and his dog—except in this unique story, one of them is a balloon! When Spencer gets a new pet, he’s excited to do all the things that pets do—taking walks in the park, going to the vet, and attending parties together. There’s just…
An Epic Middle Grade Novel Based On Arthurian Legend
In this riff on Arthurian legend, a wizardess who is still mastering her powers goes on an epic quest to save her brother from an evil wizard in this middle grade magical adventure perfect for fans of Adam Gidwitz and Amanda Foody! The great wizard Merlyn prophesized that his seventh descendant would do wonderful, miraculous…
A Gripping Second Installment to the Onyeka Series
Onyeka and her superpowered friends must race against time to save themselves and the Solari in this breathtaking next installment in the Onyeka middle grade series, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, The Marvellers, and X-Men. Onyeka and her superhero friends are on the run. Having exposed head teacher Dr. Dòyìnbó’s hidden agenda behind the Academy of…
The Perfect First Book for Fathers to Read to Their Children
A new dad gets ready to share the love of reading with his baby for the first time. It’s baby’s first story time and a new dad is excited to read to his child. He’s also a little nervous. Which book should he choose? And what if it doesn’t settle the baby to sleep? After…
An Empowering Middle Grade Novel Teaches About Menstrual Activism
In the spirit of Judy Blume, this empowering and heartfelt middle grade novel celebrates finding yourself, making new friends, and standing up for what’s right as a girl becomes involved in menstrual activism. Ever since a career-ending injury, former elite gymnast Eden has been feeling lost. To add insult to actual injury, her mom has…
A Nicely Noisy Picture Book for Getting the Sillies Out Before Bed
Snap, poom-poom, jingle jangle! Author and musician Jonty Howley will have you tapping your feet and singing along to The Animal Song. Three animal friends decide to form a traveling band, playing “The Animal Song” for delighted audiences from spring to fall. When winter comes, it’s time for their audience to go to sleep. Skipping…
A Polar Bear Escapes the Milwaukee Zoo in the Companion Book to Rhino in Right Field
In this historical fiction companion to The Rhino in Right Field, Nick’s summer gets way more exciting when a polar bear escapes from the local zoo—perfect for fans of Stuart Gibbs and The One and Only Ivan. It’s 1948, and twelve-year-old Nick is ready for the best summer ever. He’s going to hang out with…
Kids Can Learn to Manage Emotions in this Gently Encouraging Picture Book
Nimbus learns how to weather her cloudy moods and accept help from her best friend, Kelp, in this charming and gently encouraging picture book companion to the New York Times bestselling Not Quite Narwhal and Perfectly Pegasus. Nimbus has so much fun being Kelp’s friend! Their days are filled with games, sunshine, and a whole…
A Crocodile Learns to Swim in a Hilarious Picture Book Debut
Jim the crocodile finds the courage to face his fear of swimming in this funny and charming debut picture book for fans of Jabari Jumps and Jean Reidy’s Truman! Jim the crocodile is scared of swimming—or rather, of sinking. His family’s swamp is just too deep, too dark, and too big. But maybe he could swim, if only there were a…
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