New Titles

The shark prince

Maunakea, Malia,


School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred Reviews. In a small Hawaiian village, half-human, half-shark teen Nohea risks attending school and entering a surf competition to help his family, while struggling to control his dangerous shark instincts and unravel the mystery of his disappearing friends.
Date Published:2026

My sister, goose

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin, 1957-,


School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Dress-up shoes for the playground? A tutu in the snow? A wizard hat in the bathtub? Goose loves to show her big sister, Miranda, the imaginative, sparkly, and often unexpected outfits she put on. â€œTA-DA!â€ Goose says, and then sheâ€™s ready for school in her bathing suit! â€œOh, Goose!â€ says her sister Miranda. But Miranda is gentle and always offers Goose suggestions for making her choices work.
Date Published:2026

School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Dress-up shoes for the playground? A tutu in the snow? A wizard hat in the bathtub? Goose loves to show her big sister, Miranda, the imaginative, sparkly, and often unexpected outfits she put on. â€œTA-DA!â€ Goose says, and then sheâ€™s ready for school in her bathing suit! â€œOh, Goose!â€ says her sister Miranda. But Miranda is gentle and always offers Goose suggestions for making her choices work.

Date Published:2026

Red River Rose

Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-,


Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Horn Book, School Library Journal, Publisher Annotation: Rose, her family, and the MÃ©tis people have lived on the land for generations. She spends afternoons tracking rabbits and gathering roots with her best friend, Ambroise, and her little sister, Delia. She loves to watch the ferry arrive, delivering goods and the latest news to their remote community. But then Rose's parents start speaking in hushed tones, discussing whether they should â€œjoin the Resistance.â€ When she learns that the government wants to push the MÃ©tis off their land again, Rose feels angry. This is the home they love--and the land they tend to with care and respect. Determined to help preserve their way of life, Rose sets out on an adventure that will test her bravery more than she ever expected. Set amid the Northwest Resistance of 1885, where the MÃ©tis people fought to defend the land, this powerful historical tale by New York Times bestselling author Carole Lindstrom illuminates the often forgotten side of life on the prairie.
Date Published:2026

Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Horn Book, School Library Journal, Publisher Annotation: Rose, her family, and the MÃ©tis people have lived on the land for generations. She spends afternoons tracking rabbits and gathering roots with her best friend, Ambroise, and her little sister, Delia. She loves to watch the ferry arrive, delivering goods and the latest news to their remote community. But then Rose's parents start speaking in hushed tones, discussing whether they should â€œjoin the Resistance.â€ When she learns that the government wants to push the MÃ©tis off their land again, Rose feels angry. This is the home they love--and the land they tend to with care and respect. Determined to help preserve their way of life, Rose sets out on an adventure that will test her bravery more than she ever expected. Set amid the Northwest Resistance of 1885, where the MÃ©tis people fought to defend the land, this powerful historical tale by New York Times bestselling author Carole Lindstrom illuminates the often forgotten side of life on the prairie.

Date Published:2026

The Imagination Station : Drought, wind, and fire /

Hering, Marianne,


Drought, Wind, and Fire takes readers back to the time of the prophet Elijah. The land is gripped by drought, where food, water, and faith in God are scarce. Amid these challenges, Elijah's unwavering leadership and trust in God offer a beacon of hope. Can he inspire the people to return to God? As Patrick and Beth navigate this difficult time in biblical history, they learn how God works even in the darkest moments. This engaging story not only entertains but also introduces readers to the powerful narrative of Elijah in a way that is fun, educational, and inspiring. Book #34 in the beloved Christian kids' series from the creators of Adventures in Odyssey. Filled with clean action and biblical values so parents and grandparents can hand these chapter books to children worry-free. Early readers will learn about ancient history and trusting God even when it's hard. With a unique blend of historical accuracy and edge-of-your-seat excitement, the Imagination Station series keeps kids tearing through the pages!
Date Published:2025

Drought, Wind, and Fire takes readers back to the time of the prophet Elijah. The land is gripped by drought, where food, water, and faith in God are scarce. Amid these challenges, Elijah's unwavering leadership and trust in God offer a beacon of hope. Can he inspire the people to return to God? As Patrick and Beth navigate this difficult time in biblical history, they learn how God works even in the darkest moments. This engaging story not only entertains but also introduces readers to the powerful narrative of Elijah in a way that is fun, educational, and inspiring. Book #34 in the beloved Christian kids' series from the creators of Adventures in Odyssey. Filled with clean action and biblical values so parents and grandparents can hand these chapter books to children worry-free. Early readers will learn about ancient history and trusting God even when it's hard. With a unique blend of historical accuracy and edge-of-your-seat excitement, the Imagination Station series keeps kids tearing through the pages!

Date Published:2025

The treasure of Ocean Parkway

Tash, Sarvenaz,


"A Borzoi book"--Title page verso. School Library Journal, Booklist, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Kirkus Reviews, "Two podcasting sleuths help their neighbor solve a cold case--one that is literally etched into the walls of their Brooklyn apartment building"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Maggie and the story shadows

Oh, Annabelle,


Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Thirteen-year-old Maggie and her friends investigate her mother's disappearance and discover a world where stories are real.
Date Published:2025

Menudo Sunday : a Spanglish counting book /

Ãguila, MarÃa Dolores,


Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly Starred Reviews. A family gathers for their Sunday menudo tradition, and through playful mishaps and counting in Spanish and English, they learn the value of teamwork and love.
Date Published:2025

Our pebbles

Jarvis, 1985-,


Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Notable Children's Books, ALA. Publisher Annotation: Grandad always knows the best way to go to Pebble Beach. As they climb the dunes, he and his grandchild can smell the sea before they see it. There they meet a seal and find old pirate wood. They have melty ice cream. And every time, before saying goodbye to the beach, they each pick a pebble. â€œDo you know this pebble is older than me?â€ Grandad says with a twinkle in his eye. In a wistful musing on memory, loss, and love, Jarvis offers a medley of momentsâ€”Grandadâ€™s silly dance with the wiggly knees; the two of them smushing together and painting their day the best they could. With lyrical prose and gentle, sun-kissed illustrations, he shows us such memories are always there for the taking, as lasting as pebbles on the beach.
Date Published:2025

Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Notable Children's Books, ALA. Publisher Annotation: Grandad always knows the best way to go to Pebble Beach. As they climb the dunes, he and his grandchild can smell the sea before they see it. There they meet a seal and find old pirate wood. They have melty ice cream. And every time, before saying goodbye to the beach, they each pick a pebble. â€œDo you know this pebble is older than me?â€ Grandad says with a twinkle in his eye. In a wistful musing on memory, loss, and love, Jarvis offers a medley of momentsâ€”Grandadâ€™s silly dance with the wiggly knees; the two of them smushing together and painting their day the best they could. With lyrical prose and gentle, sun-kissed illustrations, he shows us such memories are always there for the taking, as lasting as pebbles on the beach.

Date Published:2025

Toothbrushes are for teeth

Auerbach, Annie,


Cover title. On board pages. Time to get your toothbrush out-not your hairbrush! Try again, Stitch! Stitch tries and tries again to brush his teeth in this silly, sweet board book perfect for read aloud fun with little ones! Toddlers will love joining their favorite blue alien on his hilariously chaotic journey to master the art of brushing his teeth. With Lilo by his side patiently displaying the correct way to do it, Stitch tries, fumbles, and tries again to get every step right in Toothbrushes Are for Teeth. With special features like texturedÂ glitter toothpaste on the cover andÂ a surprise mirror inside, little ones won't be able to resist smiling along with Lilo and Stitch and showing off their own pearly whites. A repeated refrain of "Try again, Stitch!" makes this 12-page story perfect for read aloud fun with young children as they start to tackle one of life's earliest milestones: brushing their teeth!
Date Published:2025

Cover title. On board pages. Time to get your toothbrush out-not your hairbrush! Try again, Stitch! Stitch tries and tries again to brush his teeth in this silly, sweet board book perfect for read aloud fun with little ones! Toddlers will love joining their favorite blue alien on his hilariously chaotic journey to master the art of brushing his teeth. With Lilo by his side patiently displaying the correct way to do it, Stitch tries, fumbles, and tries again to get every step right in Toothbrushes Are for Teeth. With special features like texturedÂ glitter toothpaste on the cover andÂ a surprise mirror inside, little ones won't be able to resist smiling along with Lilo and Stitch and showing off their own pearly whites. A repeated refrain of "Try again, Stitch!" makes this 12-page story perfect for read aloud fun with young children as they start to tackle one of life's earliest milestones: brushing their teeth!

Date Published:2025

King & Kayla : and the case of the escape artist /

Butler, Dori Hillestad,


School Library Journal, King sets out to uncover how Houdini escapes doggy day care.
Date Published:2025

One, two, Grandma loves you

Becker, Shelly,


In simple, rhyming text, a little girl and her grandmother count up to their next visit and then do all of their favorite things together.
Date Published:2025

Adorable empire : a graphic novel /

Terry, Laura,


Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Publisher Annotation: Nothing has been going right for Jinx. People at school think she's a goth weirdo, and now her parents are getting divorced. She has to move to an unfamiliar apartment building that doesn't feel like home -- and that doesn't have her dad. And when a new neighbor gives her a mysterious crystal, her life is turned even more upside down by the Adorables, a mischievous band of magical creatures. They are messy, distracting, and, worst of all, they follow Jinx everywhere. She just wants to be left alone! (Well, maybe she's okay with getting to know another girl in her building, Robyn, a little betterâ€î) Getting rid of the Adorables turns out to be harder than expected, but they might just help Jinx find her way back to happiness.
Date Published:2025

Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Publisher Annotation: Nothing has been going right for Jinx. People at school think she's a goth weirdo, and now her parents are getting divorced. She has to move to an unfamiliar apartment building that doesn't feel like home -- and that doesn't have her dad. And when a new neighbor gives her a mysterious crystal, her life is turned even more upside down by the Adorables, a mischievous band of magical creatures. They are messy, distracting, and, worst of all, they follow Jinx everywhere. She just wants to be left alone! (Well, maybe she's okay with getting to know another girl in her building, Robyn, a little betterâ€î) Getting rid of the Adorables turns out to be harder than expected, but they might just help Jinx find her way back to happiness.

Date Published:2025

Every Monday Mabel

Awan, Jashar,


BookPage, Booklist, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, School Library Journal, Every Monday Mabel takes her breakfast outside and waits for her favorite part of the week: the garbage truck.
Date Published:2025

Can I sleep here? Baby monkey

Bailey, Ella,


Cover title. On board pages. School Library Journal, Baby Monkey has been hard at play all day long and needs to find a safe,Â quiet and warm place to sleep for the night. Can you help find the perfect spot?
Date Published:2025

Bunnies on the bus

Ardagh, Philip,


Cover title. On board pages. Bunnies are on the bus and causing all kinds of mayhem on the streets of Sunny Town.
Date Published:2024

The ABCs of fall

Howarth, Jill,


Cover title. On board pages. "A is for acorns and ants on apples. B is for bears wearing boots and blue coats. C is for cats driving candy corn cars. Featuring plenty to discover on each charmingly illustrated page, this board book perfectly pairs autumnal art with the letters of the alphabet for the youngest of readers"--
Date Published:2024

Let's eat

Penfold, Alexandra,


Cover title. On board pages. While picnicking in the park, kids gather around and eat all different types of food.
Date Published:2024

Good night, little man

Bernstrom, Daniel,


School Library Journal, From Daniel Bernstrom, the acclaimed author ofÂ One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, comes a new bedtime favorite featuring a persistent Little Man who refuses to sleep without his sheep-sheep.
Date Published:2023

Leo, sleep tight

McQuinn, Anna,


Cover title. On board pages. School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Leo has had a busy day, but now it is time for his bedtime routine, so he snuggles into his nest for a story and a good night's sleep.
Date Published:2022

Chones, por favor = Undies, please

Seeboruth, Sumana,


Cover title. On board pages. School Library Journal, Motivated by new undies and Daddy's support, a relatable toddler adorably navigates the excitement and challenges of learning to use the potty. Age-appropriate language and engaging illustrations make this simple and sweet story a perfect potty training support for little ones.
Date Published:2022