New Titles

La mala semilla

John, Jory,


Translation of: The bad seed. A bad seed who cuts in line, never washes his hands or feet, and lies.
Date Published:2023

Un huevo muy bueno

John, Jory,


Translation of: The good egg. A very good egg learns to relax and not be perfect all the time.
Date Published:2023

Wonder

Palacio, R. J.


2013 Knopf editon: Exclusive collector's edition. "Includes more than 40 additional pages of bonus material: a letter from the author; a conversation with the author; letters, e-mails, and cards from readers; discussion questions and additional resources; and much more!" 2014 Knopf editon includes "The Julian chapter" / R. J. Palacio. 2017 Knopf edition: 1st movie tie-in ed. 2022 Knopf edition: "illustrated by Tad Carpenter." Booklist starred, February 2012. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), March 2012. Horn Book, November 2012. Kirkus Starred, December 2011. Library Media Connection starred, March 2012. New York Times, April 2012. Publishers Weekly Annex, February 2012. School Library Journal starred, February 2012. Wilson's Children, October 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2012. Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunts and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.
Date Published:2022

2013 Knopf editon: Exclusive collector's edition. "Includes more than 40 additional pages of bonus material: a letter from the author; a conversation with the author; letters, e-mails, and cards from readers; discussion questions and additional resources; and much more!" 2014 Knopf editon includes "The Julian chapter" / R. J. Palacio. 2017 Knopf edition: 1st movie tie-in ed. 2022 Knopf edition: "illustrated by Tad Carpenter." Booklist starred, February 2012. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), March 2012. Horn Book, November 2012. Kirkus Starred, December 2011. Library Media Connection starred, March 2012. New York Times, April 2012. Publishers Weekly Annex, February 2012. School Library Journal starred, February 2012. Wilson's Children, October 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2012. Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunts and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

Date Published:2022

Moon rising : the graphic novel

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-


Based on: Moon rising / by Tui T. Sutherland. Volume number and part title from front cover. "The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends. Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school, however. Hidden in the rainforest for most of her life, the young NightWing has an awful secret. She can read minds, and even see the future. Living in a cave with dozens of other dragons is noisy, exhausting--and dangerous. In just a few days, Moon finds herself overwhelmed by her secret powers and bombarded by strange thoughts, including those of a mysterious dragon who might be a terrible enemy. And when someone starts attacking dragons within the academy, Moon has a choice to make: Stay hidden and safe? Or risk everything to save her new friends?"--Amazon.
Date Published:2023

Based on: Moon rising / by Tui T. Sutherland. Volume number and part title from front cover. "The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends. Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school, however. Hidden in the rainforest for most of her life, the young NightWing has an awful secret. She can read minds, and even see the future. Living in a cave with dozens of other dragons is noisy, exhausting--and dangerous. In just a few days, Moon finds herself overwhelmed by her secret powers and bombarded by strange thoughts, including those of a mysterious dragon who might be a terrible enemy. And when someone starts attacking dragons within the academy, Moon has a choice to make: Stay hidden and safe? Or risk everything to save her new friends?"--Amazon.

Date Published:2023

The brightest night : the graphic novel

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-,


Based on: The brightest night / by Tui T. Sutherland. volume number and part title from front cover. Presents a graphic novelization of Tui T. Sutherland's "The Brightest Night' in which Sunny, one of the dragonets of destiny, feels guilty for leaving Starflight with Morrowseer when she finds him hurt, and fights to rescue him, but is caught up in her own trouble when she does.
Date Published:2021

The wild robot on the island

Brown, Peter, 1979-


When a robot washes ashore, she adapts to her new home by making lifelong connections with the island's animal inhabitants.
Date Published:2025

Porcupine vs. pangolin

Pallotta, Jerry,


"Reading level grade 3"--Back cover. Pitting two unlikely animals against each other--a porcupine and a pangolin--children will learn about each creature's anatomy, behavior, and more to discover who would win the fight!
Date Published:2025

Who ate Steve?

Lloyd, Susannah,


Kirkus Review, December 2024. "Marcel is a bird and he is big. Steve is a worm, and he is. . . Wait a minute! Steve has DISAPPEARED! Does Marcel know something about it? And can he be persuaded to return that poor worm RIGHT NOW?!"--Amazon.
Date Published:2025

Troubling tonsils!

Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-


"Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collects creepy stories to share as cautionary tales. If you’re ready for some chills and chuckles alike, tune in as Jasper weaves the yarn of Charlie Marmot and the particular pickle he found himself in. See, Charlie here has a problem: his tonsils have become infected and have to come out. No biggie, right? But when he decides he wants to keep them in a jar for show and tell, things get creepy… First, strange slurping sounds in his room keep Charlie awake the night before his surgery. Then, he goes to the doctor only to be told his tonsils are already gone! Could it be they’re out for revenge? Join Jasper and Charlie in this first Creepy Tale chapter book and learn from Charlie’s mistakes before it’s too late!" --
Date Published:2025

"Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collects creepy stories to share as cautionary tales. If you’re ready for some chills and chuckles alike, tune in as Jasper weaves the yarn of Charlie Marmot and the particular pickle he found himself in. See, Charlie here has a problem: his tonsils have become infected and have to come out. No biggie, right? But when he decides he wants to keep them in a jar for show and tell, things get creepy… First, strange slurping sounds in his room keep Charlie awake the night before his surgery. Then, he goes to the doctor only to be told his tonsils are already gone! Could it be they’re out for revenge? Join Jasper and Charlie in this first Creepy Tale chapter book and learn from Charlie’s mistakes before it’s too late!" --

Date Published:2025

The Taylors:.. #1 /

Calonita, Jen,


"Four girls . . . all named Taylor. Read New York Times bestseller Jen Calonita's origin story of an unforgettable friendship! And don't miss the sister novel: Love Stories (The Taylors Version #1) by Elizabeth Eulberg.Taylor (aka Teffy to her famliy) is terrified to start middle school. She wishes she could fade into the background, unnoticed. But on the first day of school, she finds herself in the spotlight when it's revealed that her homeroom class has four girls all named Taylor! There's a couple of things they can agree on: Taylor Swift is the greatest singer-songwriter of all time...and they are definitely going to need nicknames.Soon, Teffy's outside her comfort zone, going out for cheerleading and starting a friendship bracelet-making business. And when the Eras tour comes to town, the four friends will do whatever it takes to get tickets.But then, a surprise betrayal changes everything. Teffy's learning to speak up for herself, but it's hard. Can she say what's on her mind and keep her new friends for good?"--
Date Published:2025

"Four girls . . . all named Taylor. Read New York Times bestseller Jen Calonita's origin story of an unforgettable friendship! And don't miss the sister novel: Love Stories (The Taylors Version #1) by Elizabeth Eulberg.Taylor (aka Teffy to her famliy) is terrified to start middle school. She wishes she could fade into the background, unnoticed. But on the first day of school, she finds herself in the spotlight when it's revealed that her homeroom class has four girls all named Taylor! There's a couple of things they can agree on: Taylor Swift is the greatest singer-songwriter of all time...and they are definitely going to need nicknames.Soon, Teffy's outside her comfort zone, going out for cheerleading and starting a friendship bracelet-making business. And when the Eras tour comes to town, the four friends will do whatever it takes to get tickets.But then, a surprise betrayal changes everything. Teffy's learning to speak up for herself, but it's hard. Can she say what's on her mind and keep her new friends for good?"--

Date Published:2025

Tales from a not-so-graceful ice princess

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Some 2012 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Horn book guide, When her crush Brandon reveals that the animal shelter where he volunteers is in danger of being closed, Nikki and her friends enter an ice skating competition to help raise money, an effort that is compromised by an interfering Mackenzie.
Date Published:2012

Some 2012 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Horn book guide, When her crush Brandon reveals that the animal shelter where he volunteers is in danger of being closed, Nikki and her friends enter an ice skating competition to help raise money, an effort that is compromised by an interfering Mackenzie.

Date Published:2012

Tales from a not-so-popular party girl

Russell, Rachel Renée,


2010 Aladdin Edition includes unpaged sneak peak of "Tales from a not-so-talented pop star" / Rachel Renée Russell. School library journal, September 01, 2010. Horn book guide, Nikki's diary describes a frightful Halloween, on which she helps with her sister's ballet class party at the same time she is Brandon's date for their middle school Halloween dance, where she has promised to spend the evening with her two best friends.
Date Published:2020

2010 Aladdin Edition includes unpaged sneak peak of "Tales from a not-so-talented pop star" / Rachel Renée Russell. School library journal, September 01, 2010. Horn book guide, Nikki's diary describes a frightful Halloween, on which she helps with her sister's ballet class party at the same time she is Brandon's date for their middle school Halloween dance, where she has promised to spend the evening with her two best friends.

Date Published:2020

Tales from a not-so-talented pop star

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Some 2011 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "Tales from a not-so-graceful ice princess" / Rachel Renée Russell. Some 2011 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. When scholarship student Nikki Maxwell, whose father is the school exterminator, decides to enter the talent show at her expensive private school, her nemesis MacKenzie threatens to reveal Nikki's status to the rest of the school.
Date Published:2011

Some 2011 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "Tales from a not-so-graceful ice princess" / Rachel Renée Russell. Some 2011 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. When scholarship student Nikki Maxwell, whose father is the school exterminator, decides to enter the talent show at her expensive private school, her nemesis MacKenzie threatens to reveal Nikki's status to the rest of the school.

Date Published:2011

Sports jokes

Rosenberg, Pam,


Includes glossary. Soccer jokes -- Baseball jokes -- Basketball jokes -- Football jokes -- Swimming jokes -- Golf jokes -- Bowling jokes -- Horse racing jokes -- Other sports jokes -- The benefits of laughter. "Where do ghosts go swimming? Why is tennis such a noisy game? How do robins get in shape? Just how many sports jokes can you get into one book? You'll soon discover the answers to all these questions! This book will keep your fellow fans giggling throughout the game! Additional features include a table of contents, informational sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a fun-facts section, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2024

Includes glossary. Soccer jokes -- Baseball jokes -- Basketball jokes -- Football jokes -- Swimming jokes -- Golf jokes -- Bowling jokes -- Horse racing jokes -- Other sports jokes -- The benefits of laughter. "Where do ghosts go swimming? Why is tennis such a noisy game? How do robins get in shape? Just how many sports jokes can you get into one book? You'll soon discover the answers to all these questions! This book will keep your fellow fans giggling throughout the game! Additional features include a table of contents, informational sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a fun-facts section, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2024

Speak up, Santiago! : a Hillside Valley graphic novel

Anta, Julio,


Booklist, February 2025. Publishers Weekly, December 2024. School Library Journal, March 2025. "NYC kid Santiago heads upstate to stay with his grandmother for the summer"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Silly knock-knock jokes

Dahl, Michael,


Nutty names -- Animal antics -- Food funnies -- Knock-knock craziness -- Activity: Knock-knock door hanger -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index. Presents a collection of hilarious images combined with laugh-out-loud knock-knock jokes.
Date Published:2022

The sea of monsters

Riordan, Rick,


2008 Disney Hyperion edition includes unpaged excerpts of "The Titan's Curse" / Rick Riordan and "The Red Pyramid" / Rick Riordan. Demi-god Percy Jackson and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But first Percy will discover a secret that makes him wonder whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or a cruel joke.
Date Published:2008

Punch! : a story about kindness

Hall, Michael, 1954-


Booklist starred, April 2025. Horn Book, July 2025. Kirkus Review, February 2025. Publishers Weekly, May 2025. School Library Journal starred, March 2025. "When Badger bullies his friends Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear, they teach him an unforgettable lesson about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Pocket Peaches. Game on

Wang, Dora (Illustrator),


"Peaches and her pals are back again . . . Taro learns to navigate unexpected life changes while maintaining virtual friendships"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Pocket Peaches.. Book two, Pocket Peaches at the fair /

Wang, Dora (Illustrator),


"Features a dyslexia-friendly font"--Provided by publisher. "Mango can't wait to compete in the baking contest at the Moonberry Jubilee Fair. But when the recipe goes wrong, Mango has to learn how to 'go with the flow'--something that's very difficult for Mangoto do. Thankfully, Mango's friends--Peaches, Taro, and Pogi--are there to help. Join Mango and all the ... characters in Pocketon as they take a spon-tay-nee-us adventure that has as many ups and downsas Taro's favorite roller coaster"--
Date Published:2024

"Features a dyslexia-friendly font"--Provided by publisher. "Mango can't wait to compete in the baking contest at the Moonberry Jubilee Fair. But when the recipe goes wrong, Mango has to learn how to 'go with the flow'--something that's very difficult for Mangoto do. Thankfully, Mango's friends--Peaches, Taro, and Pogi--are there to help. Join Mango and all the ... characters in Pocketon as they take a spon-tay-nee-us adventure that has as many ups and downsas Taro's favorite roller coaster"--

Date Published:2024