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Cipriano, Jeri S.,



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Pizzasaurus

Sauer, Tammi,


Pizzasaurus cares about one thing and one thing only: PIZZA! And he’s inviting you to a prehistoric pizza party in this hilarious picture book from the beloved author of Wordy Birdy and Mary Had a Little Glam. Meet Pizzasaurus, a dinosaur with a unique twist! While other dinosaurs are famous for their size, strength, or spikes, Pizzasaurus is known for his love of pizza. But what if Pizzasaurus's friends are feeling a bit left out? Luckily, pizza is perfect for sharing, and that makes Pizzasaurus a special dinosaur indeed. Bursting with "cheesy" puns and bright, zany dinosaur scenes, this supremely silly and sweet story is the perfect treat for any kid who loves dinosaurs and pizza. Get ready for a fun-filled adventure that celebrates friendship, sharing, and the joy of everyone's favorite food! "Meet Pizzasaurus, a most unusual dinosaur who feasts only on pizza"--
Date Published:2026

Pizzasaurus cares about one thing and one thing only: PIZZA! And he’s inviting you to a prehistoric pizza party in this hilarious picture book from the beloved author of Wordy Birdy and Mary Had a Little Glam. Meet Pizzasaurus, a dinosaur with a unique twist! While other dinosaurs are famous for their size, strength, or spikes, Pizzasaurus is known for his love of pizza. But what if Pizzasaurus's friends are feeling a bit left out? Luckily, pizza is perfect for sharing, and that makes Pizzasaurus a special dinosaur indeed. Bursting with "cheesy" puns and bright, zany dinosaur scenes, this supremely silly and sweet story is the perfect treat for any kid who loves dinosaurs and pizza. Get ready for a fun-filled adventure that celebrates friendship, sharing, and the joy of everyone's favorite food! "Meet Pizzasaurus, a most unusual dinosaur who feasts only on pizza"--

Date Published:2026

We are definitely human

Fang, X.,


Booklist starred, August 2024. Pub Weekly, April 2024. Kirkus Starred, June 2024. New York Times, October 2024. "When three mysterious visitors from 'Europe' crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their 'car.' No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they 'make business,' 'play sportsball' and 'wear hat.' As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Booklist starred, August 2024. Pub Weekly, April 2024. Kirkus Starred, June 2024. New York Times, October 2024. "When three mysterious visitors from 'Europe' crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their 'car.' No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they 'make business,' 'play sportsball' and 'wear hat.' As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Hedgehogs don't wear underwear

Valdez, Marissa


A New York Times Bestseller! From #1 New York Times-bestselling Marissa Valdez comes a hilariously zany and uproariously fun romp of a read-aloud about an underwear-obsessed hedgehog — perfect for fans of Attack of the Underwear Dragon and Something's Wrong! Derrière to be different with Jacques the hedgehog! Jacques is a little French hedgehog with a BIG secret — he loves wearing underwear! But the hedgehog world has rules . . . You see, hedgehogs eat grubs. They make nests. They snort with their sniffly snouts. They do NOT. WEAR. UNDERWEAR. So what's a critter to do about his undercover love of underpants? Will Jacques muster the bravery he needs to fully embrace himself and share his love of tighty-whities with the world? Parfait for everyday storytime as well as potty-training time, Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear will have kiddos laughing out loud and getting pumped to put on underwear. Get ready to fall head over heinie for this hilarious and unforgettable tale of identity, self-acceptance — and undies.
Date Published:2025

A New York Times Bestseller! From #1 New York Times-bestselling Marissa Valdez comes a hilariously zany and uproariously fun romp of a read-aloud about an underwear-obsessed hedgehog — perfect for fans of Attack of the Underwear Dragon and Something's Wrong! Derrière to be different with Jacques the hedgehog! Jacques is a little French hedgehog with a BIG secret — he loves wearing underwear! But the hedgehog world has rules . . . You see, hedgehogs eat grubs. They make nests. They snort with their sniffly snouts. They do NOT. WEAR. UNDERWEAR. So what's a critter to do about his undercover love of underpants? Will Jacques muster the bravery he needs to fully embrace himself and share his love of tighty-whities with the world? Parfait for everyday storytime as well as potty-training time, Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear will have kiddos laughing out loud and getting pumped to put on underwear. Get ready to fall head over heinie for this hilarious and unforgettable tale of identity, self-acceptance — and undies.

Date Published:2025

Hazel is all that

Otis, Chad,


NATIONAL BESTSELLER • While observing all the dogs in the park, Hazel realizes that first impressions are not always as they seem in this charming picture book that teaches readers about emotions. Hazel has things all figured out—she is one clever girl. So, when she encounters a snarling dog in the park, she knows that dog is mean. And as her walk continues, she identifies a sweet dog, a sad dog, a naughty dog, and many more. But then something happens that leads Hazel to experience all kinds of different reactions herself, and she takes a second look at the dogs. Soon she sees that dogs—and people!—are not just one thing. We're each our own special mix of all sorts of emotions and behaviors. We're all that—and more. And what of the snarling dog? A surprise is in store for Hazel and the reader! With whimsical, vibrant illustrations and easy-to-read text, Hazel Is All That is a beautiful reminder that a little bit of understanding makes a world of a difference.
Date Published:2025

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • While observing all the dogs in the park, Hazel realizes that first impressions are not always as they seem in this charming picture book that teaches readers about emotions. Hazel has things all figured out—she is one clever girl. So, when she encounters a snarling dog in the park, she knows that dog is mean. And as her walk continues, she identifies a sweet dog, a sad dog, a naughty dog, and many more. But then something happens that leads Hazel to experience all kinds of different reactions herself, and she takes a second look at the dogs. Soon she sees that dogs—and people!—are not just one thing. We're each our own special mix of all sorts of emotions and behaviors. We're all that—and more. And what of the snarling dog? A surprise is in store for Hazel and the reader! With whimsical, vibrant illustrations and easy-to-read text, Hazel Is All That is a beautiful reminder that a little bit of understanding makes a world of a difference.

Date Published:2025

Broken

Fang, X.,


ALA Booklist. "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."--
Date Published:2025

ALA Booklist. "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."--

Date Published:2025

Axolotl and Axolittle

Hitchman, Jess,


School Library Journal, June 2025. Publishers Weekly, May 2025. Kirkus Review, May 2025. Axolotl and Axolittle are total opposites through and through, but after a squabble, they learn to make up and get along, as siblings often do.
Date Published:2025

Popcorn

Elaine Landau



Date Published:2003

Wish I was a baller

Shah, Amar, (Screenwriter),


School Library Journal starred, June 2025. Publishers Weekly, May 2025. Booklist, August 2025. "A graphic memoir chronicling Amar's real-life experiences as a fourteen-year-old sports journalist covering the golden era of the NBA, when he befriended Shaq and hung out with Michael Jordan and the Bulls--all while surviving the high school caste system, dealing with crushes, and friendships being tainted by jealousy"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal starred, June 2025. Publishers Weekly, May 2025. Booklist, August 2025. "A graphic memoir chronicling Amar's real-life experiences as a fourteen-year-old sports journalist covering the golden era of the NBA, when he befriended Shaq and hung out with Michael Jordan and the Bulls--all while surviving the high school caste system, dealing with crushes, and friendships being tainted by jealousy"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Winging it

Lloyd, Megan Wagner,


Twelve-year-old Luna never wanted to move from California to Virginia, even if it is near historic Washington, DC, and no matter how excited her dad is to introduce her to the area where her late mother grew up. And she definitely doesn't want to live with a very formal grandmother she barely knows. But during a visit to the National Museum of Natural History, the rarely seen luna moth for which Luna was named sparks her curiosity. Using her mother's old naturalist notebooks as a guide, Luna, who has always preferred the indoors, endeavors to see a real luna moth with her own eyes. Learning more about nature just might help her make a new friend, figure out how to feel at home in her new life, and understand the mother she never got the chance to know.
Date Published:2025

Twelve-year-old Luna never wanted to move from California to Virginia, even if it is near historic Washington, DC, and no matter how excited her dad is to introduce her to the area where her late mother grew up. And she definitely doesn't want to live with a very formal grandmother she barely knows. But during a visit to the National Museum of Natural History, the rarely seen luna moth for which Luna was named sparks her curiosity. Using her mother's old naturalist notebooks as a guide, Luna, who has always preferred the indoors, endeavors to see a real luna moth with her own eyes. Learning more about nature just might help her make a new friend, figure out how to feel at home in her new life, and understand the mother she never got the chance to know.

Date Published:2025

Space chasers

Melvin, Leland, 1964-,


School Library Journal, January 2025. Booklist, January 2025. Kirkus Review, December 2024. "When Tia Valor takes a test on a whim for an exclusive NASA program for middle schoolers, she never thought she'd pass. After all, she never really fit in at school. In fact, she's been skipping school most days to work at her brother's auto shop instead. But Leland Melvin, a famed astronaut, sees potential in Tia, and before she knows it, she's part of a team of other talented kids training to launch to an advanced space station orbiting the earth. But the perils of space are unpredictable and Tia finds herself with only half her crew and no adults around to help. Now she must rely on her instincts and the quick thinking of her fellow kid astronauts to save the space station and their lives!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal, January 2025. Booklist, January 2025. Kirkus Review, December 2024. "When Tia Valor takes a test on a whim for an exclusive NASA program for middle schoolers, she never thought she'd pass. After all, she never really fit in at school. In fact, she's been skipping school most days to work at her brother's auto shop instead. But Leland Melvin, a famed astronaut, sees potential in Tia, and before she knows it, she's part of a team of other talented kids training to launch to an advanced space station orbiting the earth. But the perils of space are unpredictable and Tia finds herself with only half her crew and no adults around to help. Now she must rely on her instincts and the quick thinking of her fellow kid astronauts to save the space station and their lives!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Sea legs

Bakes, Jules,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, Janey's family is sailing to the Caribbean in their boat, but it means Janey has to leave all her friends behind for a life at sea, and she discovers that when you are constantly on the move it can be difficult to connect to people. Things start to look up when she meets fellow boat kid, Astrid, but Astrid is always pushing Janey to do things outside her comfort zone that are often downright dangerous, and she soon starts to question if they should be friends.
Date Published:2025

Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, Janey's family is sailing to the Caribbean in their boat, but it means Janey has to leave all her friends behind for a life at sea, and she discovers that when you are constantly on the move it can be difficult to connect to people. Things start to look up when she meets fellow boat kid, Astrid, but Astrid is always pushing Janey to do things outside her comfort zone that are often downright dangerous, and she soon starts to question if they should be friends.

Date Published:2025

One crazy summer

Williams-Garcia, Rita,


"The graphic novel adaptation of the Newbery Honor book." Booklist, Kirkus Reviews Starred, School Library Journal Starred, In the summer of 1968, after traveling from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know, eleven-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive to a cold welcome as they discover that their mother, a dedicated poet and printer, is resentful of the intrusion of their visit and wants them to attend a nearby Black Panther summer camp.
Date Published:2025

"The graphic novel adaptation of the Newbery Honor book." Booklist, Kirkus Reviews Starred, School Library Journal Starred, In the summer of 1968, after traveling from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know, eleven-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive to a cold welcome as they discover that their mother, a dedicated poet and printer, is resentful of the intrusion of their visit and wants them to attend a nearby Black Panther summer camp.

Date Published:2025

Oasis

Guojing, 1983-,


School Library Journal, January 2025. Booklist starred, February 2025. Horn Book Starred, March 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, January 2025. Pub Weekly, November 2024. Kirkus Starred, December 2024. New York Times, February 2025. "JieJie and her little brother DiDi are living on their own in a barren desert while their mother works tirelessly to earn their admission into Oasis City. Their days are filled with weathering sandstorms and scavenging for water, but everything changes when they come across an AI-powered robot lying dormant in an abandoned junkyard"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal, January 2025. Booklist starred, February 2025. Horn Book Starred, March 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, January 2025. Pub Weekly, November 2024. Kirkus Starred, December 2024. New York Times, February 2025. "JieJie and her little brother DiDi are living on their own in a barren desert while their mother works tirelessly to earn their admission into Oasis City. Their days are filled with weathering sandstorms and scavenging for water, but everything changes when they come across an AI-powered robot lying dormant in an abandoned junkyard"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

North for the winter

Podesta, Bobby,


School Library Journal starred, September 2025. Publishers Weekly, July 2025. Kirkus Review, August 2025. "What would you think if you saw a reindeer fly? When thishappens to Virginia, she isn't sure what to do--she's just lost her mom, she's in a new city, and everything seems so hard. But when she reluctantly confesses what she saw to her neighbor, Benny, he's convinced that flying reindeer can only mean one thing: this is Santa business"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal starred, September 2025. Publishers Weekly, July 2025. Kirkus Review, August 2025. "What would you think if you saw a reindeer fly? When thishappens to Virginia, she isn't sure what to do--she's just lost her mom, she's in a new city, and everything seems so hard. But when she reluctantly confesses what she saw to her neighbor, Benny, he's convinced that flying reindeer can only mean one thing: this is Santa business"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Mixed-up /

Garcia, Kami,


School Library Journal, December 2024. Publishers Weekly, October 2024. Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, "A middle grade graphic novel about the struggles of a game-loving girl who gets diagnosed with dyslexia and her loving support network that help her along in the journey"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2025

Millie of the manor

Evans, Karina,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, When her classmate Reagan invites her to a murder-mystery-themed birthday party, Amy is worried that her social anxiety will ruin the party, so she's thankful she can attend the party as "Millie Morgan," a scientist looking to solve the murder and clear her name, instead of herself. Amy slowly starts to come out of her shell as she works with the other guests to solve the mystery, but as her alter ego falls under suspicion, Amy's anxiety creeps back in. With the help of some new friends, Amy finds her confidence and resolves to solve the case.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, When her classmate Reagan invites her to a murder-mystery-themed birthday party, Amy is worried that her social anxiety will ruin the party, so she's thankful she can attend the party as "Millie Morgan," a scientist looking to solve the murder and clear her name, instead of herself. Amy slowly starts to come out of her shell as she works with the other guests to solve the mystery, but as her alter ego falls under suspicion, Amy's anxiety creeps back in. With the help of some new friends, Amy finds her confidence and resolves to solve the case.

Date Published:2025

Kindred dragons : bk 1.

Mensinga, Sarah,


v. numbering from spine. School Library Journal, July 2025. Booklist starred, October 2025. Pub Weekly, July 2025. Kirkus Starred, August 2025. "A . . . middle-grade graphic novel about a brave young girl and the dragon whose life depends on her"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2025

Indoor kid

Heagerty, Mat,


Publishers Weekly, August 2025. Kirkus Review, September 2025. Arnie, a boy who is way better at video games than on the court or field, lives in Muscletown, a city full of the best athletes and jocks. The Brohemians, the town's star athletes and biggest bullies, decide that Arnie is the biggest loser of them all. But all that changes when Arnie discovers a magical medal that gives him superhuman sports powers.
Date Published:2025

Publishers Weekly, August 2025. Kirkus Review, September 2025. Arnie, a boy who is way better at video games than on the court or field, lives in Muscletown, a city full of the best athletes and jocks. The Brohemians, the town's star athletes and biggest bullies, decide that Arnie is the biggest loser of them all. But all that changes when Arnie discovers a magical medal that gives him superhuman sports powers.

Date Published:2025

How to talk to your succulent

Persico, Zoe, 1993-,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, After the loss of her mother, eleven-year-old Adara and her father move from California to Michigan to live with Adara's grandmother. Adara struggles to express her grief to the people around her and turns to plants instead. Her mother was a "plant whisperer" but Adara finds it hard to care for her mother's plants. Then she acquires a little succulent she names Perle and it unlocks the same magical ability her mother had--Adara can talk to plants and plants talk to her. With Perle's help, Adara finally finds a way to process her grief.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, After the loss of her mother, eleven-year-old Adara and her father move from California to Michigan to live with Adara's grandmother. Adara struggles to express her grief to the people around her and turns to plants instead. Her mother was a "plant whisperer" but Adara finds it hard to care for her mother's plants. Then she acquires a little succulent she names Perle and it unlocks the same magical ability her mother had--Adara can talk to plants and plants talk to her. With Perle's help, Adara finally finds a way to process her grief.

Date Published:2025