New Titles

Good knight, Mustache Baby /

Heos, Bridget,


School Library Journal, October 2021. Baby Billy, from the House of Mustache, and Baby Javier, from the House of Beard, bravely conquer their biggest foe, bedtime, until they both succumb to an enchanted book, which takes them to dreamland where they become the stuff of legend.
Date Published:2021

Santa Jaws /

Heos, Bridget,


Publishers Weekly, September 2021. Horn Book, November 2021. Kirkus Review, September 2021. "A great white shark Santa brings treats to all the little shark pups in the ocean"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Santa Claws

Heos, Bridget,


"Santa Claws celebrates Christmas in the Cretaceous world. Every year, Santa Claws delivers presents, spreading cheer wherever he goes. Every dino in the land gets into the Christmas spirit: Boneheads make toys, Gallimimus trims the Christmas tree, and Tiny T-Rex makes sure Santa doesn't go hungry"--
Date Published:2025

I'm a volcano! /

Heos, Bridget,


School Library Journal, September 2022. Booklist, November 2022. Kirkus Review, October 2022. "In friendly, simple text and . . . informative illustrations, a young volcano will teach readers everything there is to know about these exploding wonders. And while volcanoes can be a bit scary, kids will learn that they are carefully monitored and that they give us a lot of beautiful things too"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

School Library Journal, September 2022. Booklist, November 2022. Kirkus Review, October 2022. "In friendly, simple text and . . . informative illustrations, a young volcano will teach readers everything there is to know about these exploding wonders. And while volcanoes can be a bit scary, kids will learn that they are carefully monitored and that they give us a lot of beautiful things too"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

Triceratopposite /

Heos, Bridget,


Triceratopposites likes to do and say the opposite of what his parents ask him to do.
Date Published:2021

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

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

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

Creaky Acres

Brill, Calista,


School Library Journal, April 2025. Publishers Weekly, February 2025. Booklist, April 2025. Ten-year-old African American Nora learns to love to her new home in rural Greenville when she starts an eventing team with the horseback riders at Creaky Acres.
Date Published:2025

Chickenpox /

Lai, Remy,


Booklist, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Twelve-year-old Abby Lai just wants to hang out with her friends and to have a bit of peace and quiet away from her four younger siblings. Then all five siblings catch chicken pox and now Abby is stuck at home with them for a week. She struggles with illness, sibling annoyances, and friendship issues, but comes to realize that maybe her siblings aren't so bad after all.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Twelve-year-old Abby Lai just wants to hang out with her friends and to have a bit of peace and quiet away from her four younger siblings. Then all five siblings catch chicken pox and now Abby is stuck at home with them for a week. She struggles with illness, sibling annoyances, and friendship issues, but comes to realize that maybe her siblings aren't so bad after all.

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

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

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

Creature clinic

Than, Gavin Aung,


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?
Date Published:2025

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?

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

The Cartoonists Club

Telgemeier, Raina,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Makayla, Howard, Lynda, and Art form The Cartoonists Club, where they learn about the art of comics, graphic novels, and creation. Together, they discover how to use the power of their imagination to find their voices.
Date Published:2025

The Mario encyclopedia

Ringstad, Arnold,


Nintendo's humble hero -- The world of Mario -- Early Mario games -- The Super Mario series -- Other Mario games -- Mario media and merchandise. The Mario Encyclopedia gives readers an in-depth introduction to the globally popular Mario series of video games. Readers will learn more about the franchise's origins, Mario's many friends and foes, and the long history of acclaimed games in the series. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Date Published:2026

Nintendo's humble hero -- The world of Mario -- Early Mario games -- The Super Mario series -- Other Mario games -- Mario media and merchandise. The Mario Encyclopedia gives readers an in-depth introduction to the globally popular Mario series of video games. Readers will learn more about the franchise's origins, Mario's many friends and foes, and the long history of acclaimed games in the series. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Date Published:2026