Book Recommendations for Kids | Wauconda Area Public Library

Book Recommendations for Kids | Wauconda Area Public Library
Book Recommendations for Kids
Babies & Toddlers
The Little Prince: Where Are You, Fox?
Awaken your child's senses with the Little Prince!
The Little Prince: Where Are You, Fox?
is an interactive touch-and-feel board book that invites young children to explore textures, lift flaps, and play hide-and-seek with the Little Prince and his fox friend. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this book encourages sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and early cognitive development.
Children and families will love:
Interactive Touch-and-Feel Pages
- Each page features different textures to explore and tactile learning.
Lift-the-Flap Fun
- Search for the hidden fox on every spread for hours of playful engagement.
Sensory and Motor Skill Development
- Promotes fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in young learners.
Adapted Classic Story
- Based on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved
The Little Prince
, introducing children to a timeless tale.
Perfect for Babies and Toddlers
- Ideal for reading aloud, early exploration, and shared parent-child moments.
Make storytime engaging, interactive, and educational with this sensory-rich board book.
Indestructibles: Hear the Sounds (High Color High Contrast)
Did you hear that? Introduce your little one to the joys of story time with this indestructible picture book devoted to interesting sounds.
Indestructibles
is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents,
Indestructibles
are built for the way babies "read" (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are:
Rip Proof--made of ultra-durable tight-woven material
Waterproof--can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed!
Emergent Literacy Tool--bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading
Portable--lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel
Safe for Baby--meets ASTM safety standards
This new book, in high-contrast and high-color, is perfect for the way the youngest babies see, and introduces key concepts of hearing sounds.
Who's in the Forest?
"A brightly collaged forest presents itself for young explorers in a question-and-answer format enhanced by die-cut peepholes and repeated onomatopoeia" -- Kirkus Reviews
Venture into the forest and spot foxes creep, creep, creeping, birds cheep, cheep, cheeping and many other animals and their babies living in the forest. Who else is in the forest, dark and deep? Peek through the holes in this peek-a-book book to find out!
Part of the Peek-a-Boo series including Who's in the Garden? and Who's in the Farmyard?
Circle cut-outs on each page hint at the animal on the next page to create a fun peek-a-boo read
Repeating refrains keeps kids engaged throughout the story
Hello Night, Hello Day
Give your baby the brightest start from day one with Hello Night, Hello Day, the high-contrast board book designed to transform tummy time into joyful, brain-boosting play.
Crafted for newborns and trusted by parents and experts alike, this innovative accordion book features bold black-and-white artwork that captivates developing eyes and supports essential visual growth, just as pediatricians recommend. Its sturdy format stands upright for hands-free play, while two baby-safe mirror pages encourage first smiles and early face recognition.
From the creators of the bestselling duopress High-Contrast series, Hello Night, Hello Day uses simple day and night themes alongside timeless icons like the sun, moon, and gentle baby faces to invite playful discovery and comfort. Perfectly sized for little hands, this board book is an ideal gift for baby showers and first libraries, helping parents create meaningful, screen-free routines that foster connection, confidence, and wonder every day.
This Little Duckling
From Ingela P. Arrhenius, creator of the Peekaboo and Felt Flaps series, this stylish and innovative new touch-and feel-series is perfect for little ones just beginning to engage their senses.
This brand-new series of board books encourages babies and toddlers to explore the world through touch. From fuzzy faux feathers and fur to puffy vinyl and holographic foil, children will develop their tactile senses as their tiny fingers traverse each spread. Bestselling illustrator Ingela P. Arrhenius's bright and cheerful artwork adds stylish flair to these adorable board books!
Features a free "Stories Aloud" audiobook-- just scan the QR code on the cover and follow along!
I See You Wonder
Notice and affirm all the ways toddlers are learning and discovering as they ask questions and explore
Exploring, asking, noticing, celebrating.
In
I See You Wonder
, a caregiver notices and celebrates the important work a toddler is doing as they explore their world and ask questions. This book engages little ones with rhyming text and bouncy rhythm while guiding adults in validating and encouraging children's curiosity.
I See You Board Books
Children thrive when adults see them and love them for who they are right now. These fun-to-read books provide ways of noticing and affirming how toddlers are growing physically, emotionally, and socially. Each book features a single toddler and takes place over the course of a few hours in a toddler's daily routine. These simple and tender books cover themes of emotions, resilience, kindness, curiosity, physical growth, and self-expression.
When Bumblebees Go to Sleep
In this rhyming bedtime board book, fly along with a bee named Bumble who's searching for the perfect posy
to
sleep
inside. What other animals will he meet on his search? What kinds of flowers will the other bees tuck into for the night? In this charming nonfiction lullaby, children will learn that
bumblebees
fall asleep just like they do, except inside flowers!
Glow
A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to the beautiful light of African American boys.
I shine night too
smooth brown
glow skin
This simple, playful, and elegant board book stars a young boy who joyfully celebrates his dark skin with a bright moon at the end of a perfect day.
A Is for Awesome!
Why stick with plain old
when you can have
Amelia
(Earhart),
Malala
Tina
(Turner),
Ruth
(Bader Ginsburg), all the way to
eXtraordinary You
—and the
Zillion
of adventures you will go on?
Instagram superstar Eva Chen, author of
Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes
, is back with an alphabet board book depicting feminist icons in
A Is for Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World
, featuring spirited illustrations by Derek Desierto.
Dream Big, Little One
This beautifully illustrated board book edition of instant bestseller
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
showcases women who changed the world and
is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams.
Featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history,
Dream Big, Little One
is the irresistible board book adaptation of
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History.
Among these women, you'll find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them.
The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something
big
and amazing, inspiring generations to come.
Showing I Love You (A Mother Moon Board Book for Toddlers)
Celebrate all the ways we show love!
Do you show love with hugs, high-fives, or kisses? How about by sharing food, singing songs, or giving space? Whether you like to play games, cuddle up on the couch for movie night, or go on bike rides, there are so many ways we can take time to show, I LOVE YOU!
This book illustrates multiple love languages with joyful babies and irresistible rhymes. This powerful message of love and kindness is a great gift for any growing library.
Also available: The Belly Song
Walk and See Opposites
This elegant board book takes very young readers on a journey to explore opposites. The talented Rosalind Beardshaw’s beautiful illustrations and visual storytelling follow two children on a
wintry walk
through the countryside, bringing a narrative feel to this simple book for very young readers. The fourth in a series of seasonal concept books, this is a board book to visit again and again.
Hi, Cat. Bye, Cat
Calling all cat lovers! This perfectly giftable board book has fun with opposites in a colorful rhyming read-aloud.
Hi cat, bye cat.
Sad cat, glad cat.
Small cat, big cat.
This funny cat-centric board book by Jade Orlando is the purrfect rhyming read-aloud for teaching opposites. The lively text begs for repeat reading, and children will love spotting details in the vibrant art. With sleepy cats on the closing spread, Hi, Cat. Bye, Cat. is great for bedtime or anytime!
Touch & Learn: Space
This Touch & Learn board book offers toddlers a multisensory introduction to space with fun concepts such as gravity and planetary orbits! Little ones can touch and trace the felt finger trails while learning about our solar system!
Children are invited to become space explorers as they touch and trace colorful felt finger trails to follow a comet across the sky, walk on the moon, orbit the sun, and more!
Colorful sheets of felt, embedded between the die-cut board pages, provide "trails" that kids can touch and feel. The felt sheets also create a cascading effect that is visually appealing and makes turning the pages easy for little hands. In addition to the tactile experience, this book provides items to seek and find on every page!
Touch & Learn books encourage children to be curious and to explore the world around them. Look for the other titles in the series:
Touch & Learn: Farm
Touch & Learn: Things That Go
, and
Touch & Learn: Ocean
Your Nose!
Shiny, sturdy, and featuring a die-cut cover, this board book from beloved and bestselling creator Sandra Boynton that is a year-round valentine from parent to child is now available in an oversized lap edition!
Starring a little fox child and a big fox parent, this book is a loving ode to terrific noses of all kinds and a celebration of the love between a parent and child—and of the beautiful, BOOP-able noses they love. It’s BIG fun from Sandra Boynton in the
big, big lap edition
of this favorite
board book
I love your nose!
Oh whoa, whoa, whoa your nose!
You can tell everybody I told you so.
It’s the greatest little nose I know.
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Kindergarten-2nd Grade
DK Super Readers Level 2 Daring Dinosaur
Help your child power up their reading skills and learn about dinosaurs with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.
DK Super Readers Level 2: Daring Dinosaur
teaches readers all about dinosaurs, with the help of a ditzy daring dinosaur! It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.
DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.
The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:
Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.
Building knowledge while progressing Grades 2 and 3 reading skills.
Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as characteristics of dinosaurs.
Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.
Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there's something for all children's interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes.
DK Super Readers Level 2 is visually engaging and expands subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. It is perfect for helping children ages 7 to 9 (Grades 2 and 3) begin to read independently.
Rock and Roll
A sweet, laugh-out-loud story of friendship that reminds readers ages 3-7 that no matter how different two friends are, there are always similiarities they share that bring them together.
Rock and Roll are the best of friends, but they are very different. Rock is strong, and Roll is soft. Rock hates attention, and Roll absolutely loves it. The two come from very different places--Rock was formed in a volcano, and Roll came out of an oven. But wait a minute . . . they both are team players, they are both able to handle pressure well, and they both LOVE to get dressed up. Could it be that maybe they are not so different after all? This is a sweet, laugh-out-loud story of friendship that reminds readers that no matter how different two friends are, there are always similiarities they share that bring them together.
Broken
New York Times
/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book! • Join Mei Mei on her hilarious and emotional journey in this dramatic and tenderhearted picture book about guilt and forgiveness, from the acclaimed creator of
We Are Definitely Human
When Mei Mei accidentally breaks her ama's favorite cup, she's convinced it's the end of the world. What if Ama is angry? What if she yells? What if she kicks Mei Mei out of her house? Mei Mei can't face it. But when Mimi, the innocent cat who witnesses her crime, ends up being blamed, the guilt is too much! Mimi's accusing eyes follow Mei Mei until she just can't take it anymore, and the truth comes spilling out.
With vibrant and moody cinematic illustrations and pitch-perfect pacing, X. Fang's newest picture book is filled to the brim with comedic drama and the comforting sweetness of a grandparent's forgiving hug.
Baa Baa Black Belt
An uproarious read-aloud from
New York Times
bestselling cartoonist and creator of
Zen Pencils
, Gavin Aung Than!
Baa Baa Black Belt is the mightiest warrior on the farm (he is not). The other animals tremble before him (they do not) and his loyal sidekick Pork Chop looks up to him as a mentor and teacher (she felt sorry for him). Can Baa Baa Black Belt convince the other animals that he's a master martial artist? Or will he cause disaster?
A hilarious and wacky barnyard tale, perfect for fans of Pig the Pug and Three Little Superpigs series!
Bored
Utter boredom leads one imaginative girl to inspiration in this clever story from much-loved creator Felicita Sala.
Rita is bored. So, so, so bored.
She's tried stretching her body across her bedroom, side-eyeing herself in the mirror, stomping her feet and swinging her arms. Time drags on, and there she remains: catatonic with boredom.
In her tragic and weakened state, her mind drifts to the beginning of a daydream. What if all the bored people in the world gathered together and got onto a bus? What if the boredom filled them up like balloons, with tiny heads and arms sticking out? What if they floated into the sky, bobbing along until they each spied something exciting enough to make them toot the boredom out?
By the time Rita's mother calls her for dinner, she's very, very busy.
Anyone who's ever been bored will find catharsis in Rita's plight. As all creative people eventually learn, boredom can be the best launchpad to great ideas. Felicita Sala's expressive, inviting illustrations and sly storytelling are a guaranteed antidote to the doldrums.
Woodpecker Wham!
Swoop and land.
Hitch and hop.
Shred a tree stump.
Chop, chip, chop!
Enter woodpecker world and get a bird's eye view of everyday life: hiding from hawks, feeding hungry chicks, and drilling holes to build homes. Woodpeckers are nature's home builders, creating holes that many other animals live in when the woopeckers move on.
A variety of woodpecker species fly through these pages-perhaps some that live near you!
A Quick Trip to the Store
A belly laugh-inducing tale about a mother-daughter trip to the store that goes absolutely bananas when a little girl takes the task of grocery shopping into her own hands.
It all started when Mom said we were out of bananas.
But who likes going to the grocery store?
Especially
with Moms who always say “no” to sugar cereals and don’t let you ride in the cart. But for one little kid, the perfect opportunity rolls by when Mom is busy chatting with neighbors. It turns out, the store isn’t boring AT ALL if you’re the one pushing the cart! But where are the bananas? And what happens when you find yourself IN the cart, hurtling down an aisle at full speed??
With lively illustrations, this funny read-aloud narrates a true-to-life tale about the total nuisance that is grocery shopping with your parents, and the sweet result of an event that goes hilariously wrong.
Silly Tilly and the Easter Bunny
One morning Silly Tilly Mole wakes up and smells jelly beans. She thinks sheforgot to remember Easter. She wants to ask the Easter Bunny in for a cup of tea, but where are her glasses and Easter bonnet? Tilly is so silly she forgets what she's looking for--and almost misses Easter!
Minnie and Moo: The Attack of the Easter Bunnies
When the farmer says he's too old to play the Easter Bunny, Minnie and Moo decide someone has to wear a bunny outfit for the children on Easter morning. But Elvis the rooster isn't interested. Hamlet the pig has to ask his mother (just as soon as he finds her). And the sheep simply won't hop. Can Minnie and Moo save Easter for the children?
In their eleventh adventure, Minnie and Moo serve up an Easter extravaganza sure to delight beginning readers.
Rabia's Eid
Join a young girl and her family in this Step 2 reader as they celebrate Eid-al-fitr, a holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Perfect for readers ages 4-6.
It’s Eid-al-fitr—the last day of Ramadan, which means it is the last day for Rabia to fast with the rest of her family and she has never done it before. Rabia is so excited! She eats just before sunrise and then the day of fasting begins! Rabia gets to have her hands painted with henna, wear a new dress, and put her family’s donation in the box at the mosque. It’s a special Eid all around!
Step 2 Readers
use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Stories of Bravery! (American Girl)
This Step into Reading collection contains five Step 3 American Girl leveled readers.
This Step into Reading collection features five American Girl leveled readers, including
Freedom for Addy, Kaya Rides to the Rescue, Melody Lifts her Voice, Molly’s Christmas Surprise, and Samantha Helps a Friend.
With exciting, inspiring stories about girls who faced big challenges with bravery and determination, this book is the perfect gift for young readers ages 4 to 7. The stories cover a range of settings and topics, including finding freedom during the Civil War, growing up in a Nez Perce Indian tribe in 1764, standing up for equality in the Civil Rights era, celebrating Christmas during World War II, and helping a friend in need in turn-of the century New York in 1904.
Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
Introduced in 1986, American Girl's flagship line of historical characters features 18-inch dolls, books, and accessories that give girls a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country.
I Am Powerful
The Positive Power series introduce self-esteem and empathy to young readers.
I Am Powerful
is a fun and encouraging Step 2 Step Into Reading about believing in yourself!
Even a young kid can make a difference in their community!
I Am Powerful
follows a young girl as she learns to trust in her abilities. In this installment of the Positive Power early reader series, children will learn the affirmation "I am powerful" through an encouraging story of self-confidence, self-empowerment and activism.
Step 2 Readers
use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
Misty Copeland: Ballet Star
Attending a breathtaking performance of The Nutcracker, young Ruby and her sister, Jasmine, learn the story of the American Ballet Theatre’s first African American principal dancer, Misty Copeland.
I Am a Leader!: an Acorn Book (Princess Truly #9)
Princess Truly takes the lead, across three rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!
Princess Truly leads the way! Across three stories, Princess Truly helps her friends as class leader, she knows just what to do to help her pug, Sir Noodle, when he's nervous at his talent show, and she leads lost ducklings back to their mother! These funny and empowering short stories promote believing in yourself, building confidence, and having a positive self-image. Perfect for fans of
Ada Twist, Scientist
, Princess Truly fosters imagination and curiosity.
With full-color artwork and easy-to-read rhyming text throughout, this series is just-right for new readers!
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader
The life of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is introduced in this early reader biography.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed it was possible to change the world with peaceful protest. His powerful words and actions helped the civil rights movement achieve many great changes. His incredible leadership is still remembered and celebrated today.
Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Martin Luther King Jr.’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical photographs at the back of book—complete with a timeline, illustrations, and interesting facts.
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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Early Chapter Books
Hugs-A-Lotl Can't Show the Love
Hugs-a-Lotl loves nothing more than giving a warm embrace to friends. But after jumping rope too fast at school, the axolotl's little arms pop right off! Losing the limbs isn't a problem. They'll grow back. Hugs is only worried about one question: Who will hug for him? Find out in this delightfully silly chapter book for young readers!
Pug the Unicorn
Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will
Corner Kick!
Jasper, Mo, and Ruby learn all about soccer while they play in their town's World Cup tournament in the second installment of this action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book series!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
It's time for the Raintree Forest World Cup! Jasper's class is taking part in a soccer tournament with other third grade classes in the neighborhood. But Jasper is not as excited as everyone else is to play soccer, especially since the new student Sofia seems like a soccer know-it-all! Will Jasper be any good at this sport? And will his team be victorious in the Raintree Forest World Cup?
Engaging black-and-white artwork appears on every page, and game-time scenes are told through fully-illustrated, graphic novel-style panels. Nonfiction sidebars are also scattered throughout, introducing young readers to sports legends and other fun facts. Kids will learn all about soccer as they read this book, and they won't be able to put it down because of its action-packed, relatable story!
The Fantastic Freeze Ray
Full of evil plans gone wrong, hilarious hijinks, and a quirky but determined female super villain, Super Villains in Training is a brand-new full-color early chapter book series for younger children who aren't quite ready to read the bestselling series, The Bad Guys!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
Vicky von Evil has one goal -- learn how to become the baddest, most dangerous villain of all time! The only problem is, being evil is way harder than it looks. Vicky enrolls at SVT, a top academy for all super villains in training. There, she and her best friend Will Wickedson learn important, evil skills. But as Will easily flies through each round of villain tests, Vicky has a harder time adjusting to her new school. Will she be able to stay at SVT? This full-color, fast-paced adventure is full of not-so-evil mess ups and action-packed hijinks!
With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and full-color artwork on every page, this brand-new early chapter book series is perfect for newly independent readers!
Roo and the Big Garden Redo
The humans are redoing their garden! That means Tiny Folk friends Aco and Roo need to pack up their teensy garden-side houses until the work is complete. Aco is excited throughout the temporary move. But Roo is...not. He's a nervous wreck! Can the pair make it through the forest (i.e., the shrubbery) to stay with a neighbor? And when they return, will home still feel like home? In Tales of the Tiny Folk, follow along as itty-bitty creatures use creativity to thrive in a world that's not quite their size. With manga-inspired art and lighthearted adventure, young readers will snap up these super-cute graphic novels that are big fun!
Mermaids and Mix-Ups
From the creators of the
New York Times
-bestselling
Ivy + Bean
comes a fun and funny new chapter book series about two small sisters with very big imaginations.
This charming and critically acclaimed early chapter book series follows the everyday adventures of siblings Stella and Marigold. In this second book, Stella and Marigold receive a purple present--a book for them to list all their friends. That's when they discover they need to make more friends!
But how? With magical recipes to make snow fall? With lots of nice Band-Aids? How about a mermaid candleholder? The two sisters are full of ideas and plans. Maybe they turn out, or maybe they don't, but one thing is for sure: By the end of this book, readers will be the best of friends with Stella and Marigold.
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
Book 1 in the series, a
USA Today
and National Indie bestseller, shined with critics, receiving four starred reviews!
BELOVED CHILDREN'S BOOK CREATORS: Annie Barrows is the author of
The Magic Half
and bestselling
The Best of Iggy
series. Sophie Blackall is the award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner
Finding Winnie
and the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner
Hello Lighthouse
. Together, they are the dynamic duo behind the
Ivy + Bean
series.
GREAT FOR NEWLY INDEPENDENT READERS
With lots of adventure, a dynamic relationship that captures an enormous range of emotions, and colorful pictures, this series is perfect for emerging readers. Humor is also one of the best enticements to get and keep kids reading. This unlikely duo will have readers LOL-ing!
STRONG RELATIONSHIP
Parents looking for a positive depiction of the ups and downs of sisterhood will love this series, but it will also resonate with fans of more general friendship duos. The series has the same familiar settings and family relationships as
Ivy + Bean
, with just a sprinkle of magic.
WONDERFUL GIFT: Sophie Blackall's illustrations are both gorgeous and hilarious, making this book a gift joyfully given and very happily received.
Perfect for:
Independent readers age 6-9
Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking entertaining elementary school chapter books
Gift-givers looking for an early readers series for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and heart
Readers who love such bestselling book series as
Ivy + Bean
Junie B. Jones
Beezus and Ramona
Dory Fantasmagory
, and
Princess in Black
The Case of the Missing Flower
First in a cozy, original full-color chapter book series about the adventures of super-sleuth Ivy and her grandpa Bearlock Holmes.
When the rare Agave flower goes missing from Bearona's botanic gardens, it's up to super-sleuth Ivy and her grandpa Bearlock Holmes to crack the case.
The first book in a brand-new mystery fiction series, this interactive book features 15 puzzles that are woven into the action, so readers can feel immersed in the exciting detective plot.
With adorable illustrations and cozy text that blends mystery with real world science and nature, this new early chapter book series is perfect for budding sleuths.
Make Way for Ballet
Itty becomes a budding ballerina in this fifteenth Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book!
After attending an amazing ballet performance by the Fluttering Flamingos, Itty Bitty Princess Kitty decides to put on her very own ballet with her friends. It’s all fun and twirls until her dad invites the entire kingdom to her ballet! Will she be able to put on the show of her dreams or is her dancing debut destined to fall flat?
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Millie Magnus for Mayor
The second installment in a hilarious and charming chapter book series featuring exuberant and irresistible third-grader Millie Magnus.
When Millie Magnus hears hints of a plan to tear down the neighborhood playground, she knows she and her friends absolutely can’t let that happen. Millie believes she’s the obvious choice to lead the charge—she lives with the mayor after all. And no one, and I mean
no one
, cares about saving the playground more than her.
But when a group of cool fourth graders known as the Real Chill Pickles join the effort, Millie discovers that being a good leader might be trickier than she thought. The more Millie tries to tell everyone what to do, the more they don’t want to work with her.
Soon, the Pickles
and
a few of her friends have quit, leaving Mayor Millie to wonder where she went wrong. Is it possible Millie’s memories with her dad at the park have made her a tad overzealous? Can she make up with her friends and confront her fear of change before it’s too late?
Sweet Magic
Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and helps their neighbors with a touch of magic. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book with irresisitible full-color art on every page!
In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. Blue's Mama bakes with magic and Blue makes the deliveries! They ride their bike all over town with their basket filled with magical scones, tartes, and pies to deliver. There's always something going on in Shelville and Blue loves to help their neighbors -- especially if helping them means they get to use a little bit of magic.
Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the best helper they can be in their whimsical little town. And there's a special magical recipe at the end of the book!
Fresh from the oven. . . another WITCHYCAKES book! Don't miss Witchycakes #2:
Changing Magic
Bulldozer Goes to School
Bulldozer is nervous about his new school year and worried he won't fit in. His friend Millie tries to reassure him, but Bulldozer isn't convinced...especially when he gets to his classroom and things start going wrong. But just when he's sure his day couldn't get worse, something amazing happens! The first day of school proves to be special for everyone, all because of Bulldozer.
Perfect for kids learning how to read on their own, the second book in this endearing series follows Bulldozer through the challenges and rewards of going to school.
★ "This deceptively simple story successfully addresses the fears and worries of young children and offers positive solutions that will encourage the resilience needed to overcome them. The five chapters use simple vocabulary that makes the story accessible to young readers. A collection of creative word play activities in the back helps students build and enhance their reading skills. . . simple black-and-white line drawings shaded in orange, y­ellow, and gray that beautifully captured the heart of the story. VERDICT Sure to be a hit with vehicle lovers, this engaging title for early chapter book readers cleverly uses a bulldozer child protagonist to address social fears about new situations and friendships. Highly ­recommended." -
School Library Journal,
starred review
Double Creature Feature
Desmond and Andres are on the edge of their seats in this twenty-fifth installment of Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!
Grab some popcorn and soda—there’s a double feature playing at the Kersville movie theater! But when the monster from the movie literally jumps out from the screen, it’s up to the Ghost Patrol to send it home before the end credits roll. Double the movies, double the scares!
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
I'm No Scaredy-Rat
Ratnip comes snout-to-snout with a monster in this fourth book of the chapter book series from the author of Good Dog.
Word on the street is that there’s a dumpster monster living in the darkest, gloomiest alley of the City. The monster is bigger than a cat, smellier than rotten cabbage, and always hungry! One night, when Ratnip gets carried away on a treasure hunt, he accidentally wanders into the monster’s den. Will he make it out with all his whiskers still in place?
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Ratnip chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Journey Into Unibear City
Squash & Ginny are on the case!
In this third snack-fueled adventure, the cats high-tail it back to the spirit realm to investigate a magical mystery: The Dragon Witch's magical artifact collection has gone missing, and the whole forest is covered in mysterious slime! Squash and Ginny follow clues to places old and new, like Mewmaid Ocean, Bum Bum Bog, and eventually to a secret tunnel that leads beneath Unibear City, the hub of the spirit realm.
Deep underground, Squash and Ginny discover a conniving plot by a dangerous new foe. They rush to recover the artifacts, stop the slime, and save the day--and quick! Otherwise, life in the spirit realm may never be the same...
This chapter book graphic novel series from Susie Yi is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad!
Praise for Cat & Cat Adventures: The Quest for Snacks
A Junior Library Guild Selection
An ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title
"Lovers of cuteness will delight in this adorable kitty adventure." --Jim Benton, author of the Catwad series
"Look no further for PAWSSIBLY the sweetest book on the shelf!" --Ben Clanton, bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly series
"A story to treasure, full of kindness in a magical world." --Kirkus Reviews
Revenge of the Raccoons
Ember and the other pets come face-to-face with two evil raccoons who are hungry for revenge and have a plan to sabotage the neighborhood!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
Ember comes face-to-face with evil twin sister raccoons who are looking for trouble! Will Ember and the other pets be able to stop the raccoons from plotting revenge against the entire neighborhood? With laugh-out-loud humor, engaging artwork on every page, and nonstop action that will have readers rushing to turn the pages,
Pets Rule!
is the just-right series for any emerging reader!
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Ape Escape
In the tenth novel in
New York Times
bestselling author Stuart Gibbs’s FunJungle series, super sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to rescue an abducted young gorilla!
When a baby gorilla is stolen from an orphanage in Rwanda, Teddy, his parents, and an old family friend find themselves in a race against time to save it. Teddy has to piece together clues to figure out where the little ape is being taken while traveling through some of the most incredible—and dangerous—terrain in the world.
At the same time, he’s long-distance consulting with Summer to help solve another mystery back at FunJungle. Between facing down lions on the Serengeti and chasing poachers through the bazaars of Zanzibar, will Teddy be able to find the baby gorilla before it’s too late?
The Stage of Shadows
The first book in a thrilling new middle-grade series for fans of K-pop and the hottest animated movie of the decade!
Twelve-year-old Hana Kim has always dreamed of becoming a K-pop idol—singing, dancing, and dazzling the world on stage. When she earns a scholarship to K-Pop Academy, Seoul’s most prestigious training school, she’s ready for hard work, long hours, and intense competition. What she’s not prepared for are the shadows—dark, whispering demons that slink into rehearsal rooms and feed on the students’ fears of failure. With the help of her new friends, confident rapper Minji, perfectionist dancer Soojin, shy singer Nari, and jokester drummer Taeyang—Hana must confront her own insecurities: that she’s not good enough, that she doesn’t belong, that she’ll always be in the background. Perfect for fans who are obsessed with K-pop and the hottest animated movie in decades,
The Stage of Shadows
offers a welcome return to the stage with a fresh new friend group of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers.
Nightmare on Nightmare Street
From the master of spine-tingling horror for young audiences,
A Nightmare on Nightmare Street
is full of strange sounds, terrifying visions, and things that go bump in the night. Includes a forward by James "Murr" Murray, bestselling author of
Don't Move
and creator of
Impractical Jokers.
Twelve-year-old Joe Ferber, his sister Sadie, and their parents have just moved into a house that has all the hallmarks of a horror movie--tombstones in the basement, a creepy doll laying around, strange noises in the wall, and so on. As Joe tries to fall asleep on the first night, his nightlight begins to flash and change colors, and the creepy doll appears in his bed ... and then twelve-year-old Shawn Hannigan wakes up from a dream.
Shawn and his little sister, Addie, are seemingly living in the same house with their mother. But when they arrive at their new school for the first day, the teachers are all wearing animal masks, and the principal's office is pitch black and full of noises. At the end of the day, a stranger claiming to be Shawn's mom picks him up and tells him he doesn't have a sister ...
As more and more strange things happen to each of them, Shawn and Joe have to figure out what is real, and what is a nightmare ...
Oona the Unicorn
When Kat and Rosie join Doctor Clarice on a rescue mission to a mysterious part of Starfall Forest, they catch a glimpse of a unicorn and set off after it! However, they soon become lost in the mystical Mazewood. Can they win the trust of the unicorn, who has injured her leg? How will they ever find their way back to Calico Comfrey's Veterinary Surgery?
Spy Sisters Versus Snake Ten-Fangs
A new middle-grade spy action comedy/adventure series kicks off with three sisters who use martial arts to save the world.
When the world is in danger, when royal families need protection, when supervillains steal from orphans and little old ladies, the Spy Sisters are trained to save the day!
Meet the spies. Their real names are classified:
Sister #1, code name, Kay-7. She is thirteen, and it's her job to protect her younger sisters--and the whole world. That's a lot of pressure for an eighth grader who has a big history test on Wednesday.
Sister #2, code name, Scarlett (or Scar for short). She's ten and hates jumping out of airplanes. Villains fear her left-handed yellow boomerang.
Sister #3, code name, Mia. She's in first grade. Her favorite color is purple. She's a language expert, even though she's only six.
When their parents are kidnapped, the Spy Sisters accept a super-secret mission from Dr. Nobody to track down and defeat the notorious Snake Ten-Fangs. With the help of their family's bionic dog, Scarlett's flying carpet, and Kay-7's smartphone named Brad, the Spy Sisters must travel from India to Alaska to the Galapagos Islands.
Can they save their parents--and the world? It's what the Spy Sisters do.
Outside
From three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm, a chilling but heartfelt story of a girl being raised in a compound who doesn't understand how isolated and unusual her life is... until she must encounter the outside world.
Whatever you do, don't leave home.
Razzi has always been told: Don't go Outside. It isn't safe. There are people and creatures out there that will harm you. The walls of the Refuge will protect you from them.
Razzi's friend Ollie was curious about Outside... and it led to his death. So Razzi is trying to be on her best behavior. She is the oldest kid left, the one the younger kids look up to. She has to follow the rules.
But Outside has a way of getting in, and Razzi, guided by a dog she has a strangely close connection with, wonders what it's like to run free beyond the walls.
If she steps away from everything she's ever known... what will she find?
The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli
NEWBERY HONOR-WINNER
INSTANT
NEW YORK TIMES
AND
USA TODAY
BESTSELLER * INDIE NEXT PICK * SIX STARRED REVIEWS!
Named a Best Book of the Year by
Kirkus Reviews
, S
chool Library Journal
, ALA
Booklist
Publishers Weekly
BookPage
The
Strategist
, Book Riot, and more!
Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable characters, and a pinch of magic combine in the dual stories of two young people--one in 731 China, and one in 1931 Chinatown--on perilous journeys to save their families. An instant classic from the beloved and bestselling author of the Vanderbeekers series.
"A page turner that is at once epic and intimate. This is a must read!" --Lisa Yee,
New York Times
bestselling author of
The Misfits
In ancient Chang'An, Han Yu sells steamed buns in a bustling market full of whispers about his ability to summon tigers.
In New York's Depression-era Chinatown, Luli gazes out from the roof of her parents' restaurant, dreaming of dim sum and Chinese art.
Familiar rhythms rule the contained-but-contented lives of Han Yu and Luli. But when plague strikes Chang'An and financial crisis threatens Luli's family, Han Yu and Luli must each venture out into the larger world--and into danger-filled adventure--to save what they love most. Filled with wondrous caves and conniving thieves, desert storms and magical lakes, Karina Yan Glaser's epic and rewarding novel is a testament to the bravery required to face the unknown and the power of art to connect us through the ages.
"The work of a virtuoso, this is quite simply
dazzling
and the best book I've read in a long time." --James Ponti,
New York Times
bestselling author of
City Spies
Moko Magic: Museum Mayhem
From the best-selling author of the Jumbies series comes
another Afro-Caribbean-inspired story, about three cousins who are called on to use their moko (protector) magic when stolen art goes on the rampage.
Twelve-year-old Misty and her two cousins, Aidan and Brooke, are mokos--protector spirits--who recently combined their magic to save Brooklyn's carnival celebration. Now they're excited about Uncle Andrew's upcoming art exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. He has chosen to create a piece centered around a Benin Bronze, one of several artworks that were looted from Nigeria in 1897, and the cousins are treated to a private tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to help him choose it.
When Misty views the bronzes for the first time, she is transported into a long-ago memory of an oba (king) who was stern and angry. And that's just the beginning of the trouble. Once the selected bronze is delivered from the Met, the Brooklyn Museum is overrun with dust bunnies that attack people. A mysterious force controlling the dust begins to pull innocent victims into artworks and trap them inside. The cousins are going to need a lot of help--BIG help--to defeat this fearsome foe.
Tracey Baptiste, the author of the popular Jumbies series, has once again used her special brand of magic to concoct a wildly imaginative adventure as thought-provoking as it is thrilling.
The Picasso Curse
What would happen if you accidentally bought a doodle worth millions? Edwin Hodge finds out in this middle grade novel by Dan Gutman, bestselling author of My Weird School series.
There were so many things Edwin Hodge didn't know when he paid $10 for a cool poster of Kobe Bryant at the local flea market.
He didn't know that hidden within the frame of the poster was an original drawing by Pablo Picasso, one of the most famous artists in history. He didn't know the Picasso might be worth millions of dollars. He didn't know that kids at school were going to treat him differently, or that he would become a world famous social media superstar.
And he sure didn't know that people would tap his phone, follow him home, break into his house, or threaten to burn it down. He didn't know the Picasso was going to ruin his life.
Have you ever had to make a decision--a really hard decision? A decision that would change the course of your life from that moment on? Edwin is faced with lots of crucial decisions in this gripping adventure, a blend of fact and fiction by Dan Gutman, an author who says, "I want my readers to think that reading my books is like watching a movie. One where you never know what's going to happen next."
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Moonleapers
From
Edgar Award
-winning
author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes a suspenseful duology opener about a girl whose first phone connects her to a network of time travelers who want to change the world. This
New York Times
bestseller--now available in paperback--is perfect for fans of
The Mysterious Benedict Society
and
City Spies
When Maisie's mom gives her an old phone, Maisie can't believe her luck--finally, she can keep up with everyone at school! Unfortunately, her mom also tells her that the whole family will be moving to spend the summer taking care of Maisie's great-aunt Hazel. Maisie's only getting a phone because she'll be responsible for her younger siblings during the entire trip. With that, Maisie is ready to give the phone back.
Then the first puzzling text comes in.
Between the mystery texts and a not-completely-blank book from Great-Aunt Hazel, Maisie finds herself thrown into the world of moonleapers. Will she be able to learn more about the secretive group, and--gulp--help them accomplish their crucial mission in time?
The Great American Mousical
In the heart of the great metropolis of New York City, the bright lights of Broadway shine. And down, down, down, beneath a theater known as the Sovereign, there sits a long-forgotten architect's model -- the Sovereign's miniature replica. In this secret space, an adorable troupe of theater mice busily prepare to stage their own show, "
Broadway Airs
." Among the cast and crew are Emil, the director; Harold, the character actor; Adelaide, the diva; and young Pippin, the intern. Rehearsals are in their usual state of chaos when suddenly the production is threatened by the imminent demolition of the theater and the devastating disappearance of Adelaide. As the clock ticks toward opening night, everyone is worried -- will the little Sovereign survive? How can they pull off the most important night in mouse theater without their star? Somehow, the show must go on!
In this loving spoof of life in the theater, we join a delightful cast, follow a daring adventure, and welcome a brave new hero. This delicious tribute to the Broadway musical is written by two bestselling authors who have firsthand experience of this much-adored world.
Schooled
A bighearted, compulsively readable novel from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner about new schools, unexpected friendships, and overcoming loss.
Eleven-year-old Lenny Syms is about to start college—sort of. As part of a brand-new experimental school, Lenny and four other students are starting sixth grade on a university campus, where they’ll be taught by the most brilliant professors and given every resource imaginable. This new school is pretty weird, though. Instead of hunkering down behind a desk to study math, science, and history, Lenny finds himself meditating, participating in discussions where you don’t even have to raise your hand, and spying on the campus population in the name of anthropology.
But Lenny just lost his mom, and his Latin professor dad is better with dead languages than actual human beings. Lenny doesn’t want to be part of some learning experiment. He just wants to be left alone. Yet if Lenny is going to make it as a middle schooler on a college campus, he’s going to need help. Is a group of misfit sixth graders and one particularly quirky professor enough to pull him out of his sadness and back into the world?
A Cup of Happy
A whimsical adventure of creativity and teamwork as capybara friends explore bubble tea and celebrate life's simple joys.
Join Capy, Cali, and Cavin, three curious and adorable capybara friends from the peaceful planet Capyzenia, on a whimsical Earth adventure! In this heartwarming tale filled with cute, kawaii art, the trio sets out to create their own bubble tea, learning through fun hands-on experiments and teamwork. The capybaras discover the value of creativity, embracing differences, and cherishing life's simple joys.
This adorable book is perfect for capybara fans and readers who love stories about exploration, making new friends, and celebrating uniqueness.
Featuring
engaging educational back matter
, readers will discover:
✔️ Fascinating facts about capybaras, the world's largest and most easygoing rodents.
✔️ The rich history of tea, milk tea, and bubble tea, tracing its cultural roots across the world.
✔️ A fun, kid-friendly homemade fruit bubble tea recipe, perfect for young boba lovers to try at home!
This adorable book inspires young minds to embrace creativity, try new things, and savor the little moments that bring us all together.
The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham
Set during World War II, a twelve-year-old orphan who accidentally unleashes a shadow monster onto the streets of London must team up with unlikely allies to hunt it down.
“The twists and surprises just keep on coming. My kind of book!"—R.L. Stine, author of
Goosebumps
and
Fear Street
Surviving on the streets of World War II London alone certainly hasn’t been easy, but Nimble Nottingham has perfected the art of going it alone—and that’s just how he likes it. The only friend he needs is his beloved dog, Winnie. To pass the time between rolling blackouts and bombs falling through the air, Nim spends his days fence-climbing, roof-jumping, and gargoyle-perching…that is when he’s not scrounging for food to stave off the ever-present hunger the war has brought to London.
So when opportunity strikes in the form of a bomb falling onto the notoriously creepy Gravenhurst Manor, Nim knows he has to get inside and find whatever spoils he can get his hands on to sell for food. Get in. Get out. Quick as a flash. At least, that was the plan until Mouse—a member of a local street gang called the Dead End Kids—shows up and invites himself along for the heist.
Inside, Mouse and Nim encounter far more than just crumbling walls and shattered windows. Beneath Gravenhurst Manor lies a secret room and inside that room is a locked safe. Nim, inspired by the
Hardy Boys
adventures he used to read at Waifs and Strays orphanage, knows that something this protected
has
to be valuable, and so he cracks the safe and unknowingly unleashes a monster.
A shadow creature is now loose on the streets of London, and it’s up to Nim, Mouse, and a band of unattended children to end its reign of terror.
Welcome to the Ghost Show
The Ghost Show is coming . . . are you ready Three friends must face their deepest fears in this spine-tingling horror novel by USA Today bestselling author J.W. Ocker that's perfect for fans of R.L. Stine and Mary Downing Hahn.
When mysterious ads for the Ghost Show appear around town, nobody can tell what it is. A band A movie A game But that magic word--ghost--excites Hazel Gold, or Zel to her friends. As founder of her school's Creepy Club (three members strong!), she's always looking for paranormal activity.
Turns out the Ghost Show is a black, five-story skull that appears on the edge of town as a supernatural attraction. Stepping inside, the Creepy Club is greeted by the eccentric Amadeus Everest Mancer, a self-proclaimed ghost catcher who guides them through an aquarium full of vaporous floaty things--sheets that cover gobs of dripping red goo.
Then Mancer offers Zel what she's always wanted: the chance to see a real ghost. But it turns out to be more than she bargained for. To stop him, the Creepy Club must fight a massive ghost infestation and free the trapped souls within, culminating in chilling battle that blurs the line between reality and the supernatural.
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A Kid Like Me
Perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Terri Libensen,
A Kid Like Me
is a timely exploration about finding your place in the ever-evolving social landscape that is middle school, written and illustrated by award-winning graphic novelist Norm Feuti.
Ethan doesn't want to stand out, he just wants to fit in. But fitting in is tough when your peers call out your ancient cell phone, busted backpack, and discount clothing. To make matters worse, his best friend, Ricky, insists on hanging out with a group of guys who just don't get him . . . they're more interested in playing pranks than playing his favorite card game Bio Battle. Things start looking up, though, when Ethan befriends Aiden, a new kid in school, but it's only matter of time before even that goes sideways.
Can Ethan figure out where he belongs without forgetting who he is and who he wants to be?
Pizza and Taco: Go Viral!
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Streaming live on StewTube: Pizza and Taco!!! These foodie besties are on a mission to go viral! Will they get lots of likes for their awesome video? Find out in this hilarious installment of the bestselling chapterbook graphic novel series!
Pizza and Taco are "jelly" of their friends who have StewTube channels. But don't worry, these food besties
always
have a plan! All they need is some funny footage and a pet video is what most people are hungry for. Since neither of them has a pet, they borrow Biscuit the dog from the lady down the street—with some embarrassing results!
This hilarious young graphic novel series—with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for those who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels.
Readers will be hungry to read all the books in the series! Look for these and more!
Coolest Club Ever!
Draw Your Own Comic Activity Book!
Go Viral!
The Big Mousetake
Poppy the Puptective is here to prevent an epic cake caper by a trio of mischievous mice in this third hilarious book in the graphic chapter book series perfect for fans of InvestiGators and Narwhal and Jelly.
Truffles hates parties,
especially
birthday parties. So when a trio of mice calling themselves the Cheesy Crew crash Truffles’s human’s birthday bash to steal the cheesecake, Truffles offers assistance. After all, no cake means no party, which means peace and quiet!
The would-be saboteurs should have known better than to cross the likes of Poppy the Great Puptective! Unlike Truffles, Poppy wants Sasha to have the best party ever, and the pup is on high alert! But with traps and distractions as far as she can see, will Poppy accidentally be party to the greatest caper in Cheesy Crew history?
Bluey: The Sign
Navigate bittersweet endings and unexpected beginnings with Bluey in this graphic novel chapter book based on the wildly successful animated series
Bluey
, as seen on Disney+.
The Heelers are moving?! Bluey tries to stop Mum and Dad from selling their house while the whole family is distracted helping Uncle Rad and Frisky get married. Can Bluey and Bingo change their parents' minds before it's too late? Read on in this graphic novel chapter book!
KPop Demon Hunters: The Movie in Comics
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • This official graphic novel adaptation of Netflix’s Academy Award-winning animated film
KPop Demon Hunters
retells the hit film through a series of comics, complete with full-color scenes and dialogue from the movie!
When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums, they protect the world from demons with their musical abilities. Follow their band HUNTR/X, as they make music and face their greatest challenge yet—Saja Boys, the hottest new boy band with a dark secret. This official graphic novel retells Netflix’s
KPop Demon Hunters
through a series of comics using full-color images and dialogue from the hit movie.
Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans
Based on
KPop Demon Hunters
, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel
THE
NEW YORK TIMES
BESTSELLING SERIES WITH MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD—NOW FULL-COLOR, FUN-PACKED GRAPHIC NOVELS!
Discover what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world.” Follow along and solve the clues in this interactive graphic novel featuring Mr. Lemoncello’s first-ever Library Olympics! From the co-author of
Murdle Jr.: Sleuths on the Loose
and illustrator of
The Last Kids on Earth
“Lots of action and quirky humor will lead kids to do just what libraries encourage them to do: keep reading.” —
The Washington Post
, on
Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics
The world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello is at it again! This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from across America for the debut of the Library Olympics. Kyle Keeley knows that the competition is fierce. But something suspicious is going on—books are missing from the shelves! Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading? Now it’s not just a game, and Kyle and his friends will have to band together to get to the bottom of this mystery. Let the games begin!
The Lemoncello books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed must-reads for classrooms and homes across America. Look for the whole series!
Mr. Lemoncello’s Very First Game
(the prequel)
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
(also a graphic novel)
Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics
(also a graphic novel)
Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race
Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game
Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket
Mr. Lemoncello’s Fantabulous Finale
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
Laugh out loud with the #1
New York Times
bestselling Junie B. Jones—now starring in “a dynamic new graphic ­novel series that stays true to the curious, ­energetic Junie of years past” (
School Library Journal
, starred review).
“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.”—Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man
Junie B. is NOT happy about a new baby in the family—
until
her grandma tells her he’s the cutest little monkey ever. A monkey brother? Now
that’s
exciting!
Junie B. Jones is going to have a new baby at her house. Only that is not a very good surprise. Because babies smell like P.U. (Junie B. smelled one once). But good news! Grandma Miller tells Junie B. the new baby is a little monkey! Now Junie B.’s two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day!
With over seventy-five million books sold and more than thirty years as a beloved favorite, Junie B. is coming to graphic novels with fun, full-color adaptations that give kids even more ways to laugh—and read—with Junie B. Jones!
Look for
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel
—available now!
Night Chef
Ratatouille
meets the magic of Studio Ghibli as a lonely raccoon who secretly lives inside a fine French restaurant and yearns to be a chef must venture into the woods for the first time to help a baby crow find its home.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A
BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS
BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
The Night Chef has never had a family—only a dream.
She's spent years living inside the walls of a human restaurant, honing her cooking skills. She knows she can fry an omelette with the best of them-- but she also knows that humans will never accept her. And so she keeps to herself, hidden and alone.
Then, one evening, when Night Chef cracks an egg open for her dinner, a baby crow named Ichi falls out! Despite being reluctant to leave her home, Night Chef steps into the wilds in order to reunite Ichi with his family. And along the journey, she might just find a family to call her own, too.
The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang
In this “unique, amusing, and compulsively readable” (
School Library Journal
, starred review) debut graphic novel, a girl born on a day considered unlucky in Chinese superstition starts to wonder if she really is cursed when she’s troubled by visions of doom set to occur on her thirteenth birthday.
Twelve-year-old Eugenia Wang has never celebrated her birthday on her actual birthday, April 4th, because of her mom’s belief in the Chinese superstition that four is an unlucky number. And that’s not the only thing Mom’s strict about; she won’t let Eugenia go to a summer comic art camp because she thinks art is a waste of time. This year, Eugenia is determined to defy her mom by applying for the camp, having her party on her actual birthday, and inviting her super cute crush while she’s at it, too!
But when Eugenia gets hit in the head with a sneaker during PE, she starts getting unnerving visions of impending doom about her upcoming birthday. It might be the aftereffects of her head injury, or maybe she’s just anxious about turning thirteen. As the visions get worse, even affecting her artwork, Eugenia suspects an unseen force may be sending her messages. If she’s haunted after all, Eugenia will have to figure out why before it’s too late. Even more horrifying, she may have to do the unthinkable: admit her mom was right.
The Mighty Bite : Hog-Rocket Ruckus
Trilobite and his friends are back, and the hunt for fame and fortune continues in this hilarious graphic novel series from the bestselling cartoonist behind the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series
The beloved team of prehistoric--and hysterical--creatures is back! This wacky, hilarious, and totally unique graphic novel series is perfect for fans of
Dog Man
and
InvestiGators
Trilobite and his friends hope to strike it rich making a documentary about an Ice Age super pig called the Entelodont. This mega pig is a cross between a hippo, a razorback, and a bag of chainsaws. A dangerous creature feature is sure to be a big hit with their audience. What could go wrong?
Their quest for a viral video takes a chaotic turn when they accidentally create the Hog-Rocket--a flying Entelodont with a love for destruction.
Now Trilobite and company have no video, no money--and no way to stop the mayhem they set in motion.
Agent Cupcake
Go undercover and crack the case in Agent Cupcake, perfect for fans of Mac B. Kid Spy and Spy School! Twelve-year-old Miguel Mangayayam has always loved one thing: mystical beasts. So he's thrilled when he's hired by the Mystical Beasts Bureau (MBB)
The Do-Over: Friendship Goals
Does Zoe have to choose between the soccer team and her friends Find out in the second book in this bright, emotionally touching graphic novel series about three friends who start their own styling business, perfect for fans of Kayla Miller and the Baby-Sitters Club.
A winter without their trusty RV means no True Colors salon for Zoe, Mariana, and Everly. So the girls decide to take their salon to school by starting the True Colors Style Club. The club hits the ground running, and the friends are excited to share styling tips with their new members (plus, eat lots of snacks).
But Zoe misses playing soccer with her brother. When she decides to join the school team, she finds what her heart has been longing for--and makes a new friend in team captain Gabby. Suddenly, between homework, practice, and games, Zoe doesn't have time for True Colors, never mind time for herself.
Can Zoe truly do it all Or will she have to choose between her favorite friends and her favorite sport
Grow, Strawberries, Grow!
"Fun, expressive, informative, and imaginative! I want a box full of these books!" —Ben Clanton, New York Times bestselling author of the
Narwhal and Jelly
A trilogy of fun, charming, and how-to stories following the curious and spunky Beatrix and Box–With a Bonus DIY Gardening Project for Kids!
Beatrix and Box want to eat a million strawberries! But their only way to do it is to grow their own strawberry garden! But well, how do you plant a garden? Do fruits grow in the ground? Is there a Pickle Tree? Or a Blueberry Muffin Bush? Where are the magic beans? And what do you talk to your plants about if you want them to grow big and strong?
The two friends plant. They water. They wait... and they wait... and they wait some more. They had no idea it takes this long for plants to grow. Who has the patience to wait this long? And who or what is nibbling on the leaves? Beatrix and Box's frustrations are growing faster than their garden. Will Beatrix and Box run out of patience and quit before their garden bears fruit, or will they feast on the goodies they grow?
Diary of a Nature Nerd
Lace up your boots and join Brooke on the trail for this irresistible story about best friends, blended families, and big goals. Perfect for fans of PAWS and Katie the Catsitter!
Brooke's always out on the trail, living a life full of adventure and documenting her wilderness findings in her nature diary. But Brooke is in for the biggest adventure of her life: her BFF, Jayla, is now her new stepsister! Brooke finally has someone to join her on the trail, and, together, they just might spot the one thing Brooke's been aching to see most -- a moose! Brooke and her blended family are settling into their new life nicely, but when Jayla announces that she and her dad spotted a moose on the trail while Brooke was back at camp, life in the family RV suddenly starts to feel crowded.
Creature Clinic
"A hilarious mix of pharmacy and fantasy that you won't want to miss!" —John Patrick Green, bestselling author of InvestiGators
Nurse, we've got a unicorn with a broken horn! Bring that healing potion—STAT!
Welcome to Creature Clinic, the world’s finest—and only—hospital for mythical beings. Here, everyone from trolls and unicorns to tooth fairies and giants can expect the very best treatment. Well, with one exception. Humans are absolutely, 100 percent
not
welcome.
Doctor-in-training Kara Orc has worked hard and followed the rules her entire life to get where she is now. But when a human in need shows up at the hospital, her obedience is put to the test. Sure, most humans are dangerous, destructive beasts, but Kara took an oath to help
all
creatures. Even humans deserve care and compassion. How long can she keep such a big secret from her boss . . . who also happens to be her mother? And will her decision to do what’s right cause a rift between Kara and her mom that no medicine can cure?
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