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Penguin problems

John, Jory,


Have you ever considered running away to Antarctica? Of course you have! Because it s a land free of worries and responsibilities! All of your problems will surely be blown away by the icy winds of that lawless paradise! . . . Won t they?
Date Published:2016

The search for Carmella

Savage, Chloe,


"First published by Walker Books Ltd. (UK) 2004." Junior Library Guild. "Ever since Dr. Rose was a little girl playing in rock pools, she has always loved exploring the sea and the weird and wonderful creatures living there. Now, as a marine biologist, Dr. Rose is in search of a sea creature rumored to reside within the ocean's hidden depths, a mysterious beast that many speak of but no one has ever seen: Carmella. With her team of scientists and explorers, descending in a submersible to the unfathomable dark of the deep ocean, what incredible creatures will Dr. Rose discover inhabiting a nearly pitch-black world? Rich with the magnificent sea life that can be found in deep water, Chloe Savage's strikingly illustrated tale of a strong-willed woman scientist will spark young readers to pursue their own dreams, no matter how elusive"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"First published by Walker Books Ltd. (UK) 2004." Junior Library Guild. "Ever since Dr. Rose was a little girl playing in rock pools, she has always loved exploring the sea and the weird and wonderful creatures living there. Now, as a marine biologist, Dr. Rose is in search of a sea creature rumored to reside within the ocean's hidden depths, a mysterious beast that many speak of but no one has ever seen: Carmella. With her team of scientists and explorers, descending in a submersible to the unfathomable dark of the deep ocean, what incredible creatures will Dr. Rose discover inhabiting a nearly pitch-black world? Rich with the magnificent sea life that can be found in deep water, Chloe Savage's strikingly illustrated tale of a strong-willed woman scientist will spark young readers to pursue their own dreams, no matter how elusive"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

The last kids on Earth and the monster dimension

Brallier, Max,


The last kids may have escaped the forbidden fortress by the skin of their teeth, but there isn't much to celebrate. Thrull has what he needs to complete the Tower, Rezzoch will most certainly come to Earth, and the world as they know it will cease to exist. Except Jack's Cosmic Hand is now even more powerful than he realized, and it might just be able to stop the inevitable from happening.
Date Published:2024

We move the world

Lavelle, Kari,


Booklist, May2021. Kirkus Review, April2021. Presents examples from history where small actions made a significant impact to the world or led to positive change.
Date Published:2021

A spoonful of frogs

Lyall, Casey,


Booklist starred, June2022. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, September2022. Horn Book Starred, September2022. Kirkus Review, July2022. Publishers Weekly, May2022. School Library Journal, June2022. Tells a story about a witch who is having a hard time wrangling a bunch of frogs into her frog soup until she comes up with a surprising solution.
Date Published:2022

The little ghost who was a quilt

Nason, Riel, 1969-,


Kirkus Review, August 2020. School Library Journal, February 2021. "Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air and able to whirl and twirl and float and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can't whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn't know why he's a quilt. His parents are both sheets, and so are all of his friends. (His great-grandmother was a lace curtain, but that doesn't really help cheer him up.) He feels sad and left out when his friends are zooming around and he can't keep up. But one Halloween, everything changes. The little ghost who was a quilt has an experience that no other ghost could have, an experience that only happens because he's a quilt--and he realizes that it's OK to be different"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

Kirkus Review, August 2020. School Library Journal, February 2021. "Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air and able to whirl and twirl and float and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can't whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn't know why he's a quilt. His parents are both sheets, and so are all of his friends. (His great-grandmother was a lace curtain, but that doesn't really help cheer him up.) He feels sad and left out when his friends are zooming around and he can't keep up. But one Halloween, everything changes. The little ghost who was a quilt has an experience that no other ghost could have, an experience that only happens because he's a quilt--and he realizes that it's OK to be different"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Trick or treat on Scary Street

Bass, Lance, 1979-


Trick-or-treaters are given an extra scare on Halloween.
Date Published:2024

What are you so grumpy about

Lichtenheld, Tom,


A collection of cartoons that present various reasons for being grumpy, such as eating "grown-up" cereal, getting a boring birthday present, doing chores, and being touched by your brother or sister.
Date Published:2003

Señorita Mariposa

G, Mister,


Kirkus Review. Kirkus Review, June 2019. Kirkus, June 15, 2019. School Library Journal, July 2019. Illustrations and easy-to-read text in English and Spanish follow monarch butterflies on their journey from Canada to Mexico. Includes author's note on how to help protect monarch butterflies.
Date Published:2019

Are you eating candy without me

Malesevic, Draga Jenny,


Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), July 2020. School Library Journal, July 2020. "Four different children from three different families ponder what the adults in their lives do during the day. Are they jumping on trampolines? Are they eating cake and ice cream while riding birthday ponies? Are they eating candy with other adults?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

Aggie and the ghost

Forsythe, Matthew, 1976-


"A Paula Wiseman Book." Booklist starred, July 01, 2025. Horn book, September 2025. Kirkus, June 15, 2025. Publisher's Weekly starred, May 12, 2025. School library journal, August 01, 2025. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, June 2025. Aggie's enthusiasm about living alone wanes when she discovers her house is haunted.
Date Published:2025

Stinkbird has a superpower

Esbaum, Jill,


"A father hoatzin who lives near the Amazon River can't help bragging about his chick's special talents"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

We are going to be pals!

Teague, Mark,


Booklist, June 2023. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2023. Publishers Weekly, April 2023. School Library Journal, August 2023. A talkative cattle egret explains to a rhinoceros that in addition to having a symbiotic relationship, they also have a friendship built on communication, kindness, and a respect for boundaries.
Date Published:2023

Odder : an otter's story

Applegate, Katherine,


Adapted from the author's novel of the same title. Kirkus Review, February 2025. School Library Journal, March 2025. Odder spends her days playing underwater and learning life lessons from her mother. But when Odder s life takes a dramatic turn, she is rescued by humans. The people are kind, and introduce Odder to other rescues. Soon, it's clear that Odder has a talent for teaching other pups how to otter.
Date Published:2025

Adapted from the author's novel of the same title. Kirkus Review, February 2025. School Library Journal, March 2025. Odder spends her days playing underwater and learning life lessons from her mother. But when Odder s life takes a dramatic turn, she is rescued by humans. The people are kind, and introduce Odder to other rescues. Soon, it's clear that Odder has a talent for teaching other pups how to otter.

Date Published:2025

Rules of the house

Barnett, Mac,


Ian always follows the rules and his sister, Jenny, never does but when she angers some monsters while breaking all the rules of their vacation house in the woods, Ian first runs away, then realizes there should be a rule about protecting your sister from being eaten by monsters.
Date Published:2016

Federico and the wolf

Gomez, Rebecca J.,


Includes glossary. Booklist, March 2020. Junior Library Guild. Kirkus Review, March 2020. School Library Journal starred, April 2020. A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf. Includes a recipe for pico de gallo and glossary of Spanish terms.
Date Published:2020

Flat Cat

Lazar, Tara


Booklist starred, August 2023. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2023. Kirkus Review, July 2023. Publishers Weekly, July 2023. Flat Cat likes being flat--roaming anywhere and happy to be unseen--until one day when he becomes fluffy, he learns to enjoy the attention it brings, and grows to love being seen.
Date Published:2024

Except Antarctica

Sturgell, Todd,


Map on endpapers. Booklist, June2021. Horn Book, September2021. Kirkus Starred, June2021. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January2022. Publishers Weekly, May2021. "Turtles are found on every continent EXCEPT Antarctica. But not for long! When a David Attenborough-esque narrator explains that turtles are found everywhere except Antarctica, one determined turtle sets out to prove him wrong. After recruiting other non-Antarctic animals along the way--much to the narrator's dismay--the turtle and his adventurous friends travel through fields, forests, and cross an entire ocean to reach their goal. But what exactly do they do once they get there?"--Provided by publisher. Includes facts about animals and Antarctica.
Date Published:2021

Map on endpapers. Booklist, June2021. Horn Book, September2021. Kirkus Starred, June2021. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January2022. Publishers Weekly, May2021. "Turtles are found on every continent EXCEPT Antarctica. But not for long! When a David Attenborough-esque narrator explains that turtles are found everywhere except Antarctica, one determined turtle sets out to prove him wrong. After recruiting other non-Antarctic animals along the way--much to the narrator's dismay--the turtle and his adventurous friends travel through fields, forests, and cross an entire ocean to reach their goal. But what exactly do they do once they get there?"--Provided by publisher. Includes facts about animals and Antarctica.

Date Published:2021

My Antarctica : true adventures in the land of mummified seals, space robots, and so much more

Neri, Greg,


"Antarctica is a land of extremes-the coldest, windiest, highest, and driest place on the planet. It's a world where the sun stays hidden half of the year and where visitors must undergo a week of special training before it's safe to go outside (watch out for lava bombs!). It's also a place of stark beauty, history, and endless scientific research. Join beloved author G. Neri on his long-dreamed-of voyage to the ice, where he taps into his inner child and encounters sea angels, mummified seals, space robots, inquisitive penguins, and so much more. Abundant full-color photographs (many by the author) and annotated comics and illustrations from Corban Wilkin depict an unforgettable stay in a land of baffling mysteries to uncover, epic questions to ponder, and bigger-than-life stories to tell. Robust back matter includes more facts and history, recommended source material, and answers to questions about everything from logistics (how do you sleep?) to cool science (why is Blood Falls red?). This eye-opening, information-packed memoir-shaped by the author's visits with school groups upon his return-sparkles with his heartfelt journey of discovery"--
Date Published:2024

"Antarctica is a land of extremes-the coldest, windiest, highest, and driest place on the planet. It's a world where the sun stays hidden half of the year and where visitors must undergo a week of special training before it's safe to go outside (watch out for lava bombs!). It's also a place of stark beauty, history, and endless scientific research. Join beloved author G. Neri on his long-dreamed-of voyage to the ice, where he taps into his inner child and encounters sea angels, mummified seals, space robots, inquisitive penguins, and so much more. Abundant full-color photographs (many by the author) and annotated comics and illustrations from Corban Wilkin depict an unforgettable stay in a land of baffling mysteries to uncover, epic questions to ponder, and bigger-than-life stories to tell. Robust back matter includes more facts and history, recommended source material, and answers to questions about everything from logistics (how do you sleep?) to cool science (why is Blood Falls red?). This eye-opening, information-packed memoir-shaped by the author's visits with school groups upon his return-sparkles with his heartfelt journey of discovery"--

Date Published:2024

Polar opposites

Brooks, Erik, 1972-,


Ambrose, a polar bear, and Zina, a penguin, are very different but they can still find ways to meet in the middle.
Date Published:2010