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By Kristen Mei Chase. 2025
An exquisitely illustrated and beautifully penned picture book about Asian American history, identity, and pride.Mei is a young Chinese American…
girl filled with curiosity about her family’s history in Washington, D.C. Delving into their tales of courage, hope, and resilience, Mei explores the strength and spirit that unites her Chinese heritage with her American identity. Then Mei finds herself at a rally against Asian hate and she realizes that it is her time to make a difference. Armed with the inspiring stories of her ancestors and backed by the unconditional support of her family, Mei takes center stage to start an empowering chant, “We are American, too!”We Are American, Too takes young readers on a stirring journey with Mei, confronting anti-Asian hate, and igniting unity with a rousing call to celebrate our shared American identity.By Rachel Tawil Kenyon. 2025
If you’re worried because you’re newand you’re not sure what to do,you can sit with me.The simple yet profound gesture…
of offering someone a place to sit, just as they are, is precisely what some kids need to feel welcomed into a new or overwhelming space. Whether you're at a reading circle, a craft table, or a picnic blanket, it’s always time to demonstrate kindness.Filled with endearing characters created by Tatiana Kamshilina, You Can Sit with Me shows the power of one simple offer to not only make one person’s day better but lead our whole world toward inclusion and love.By Costantia Manoli. 2025
In The Fig Tree, war separates two sides of an island, and a solitary tree brings together two children across…
the divide, in this touching picture book about peace, community, and forgiveness—written by award-winning author Costantia Manoli and illustrated by Leah Giles.On the sunny island of Cyprus, a tall and lonely fig tree stands. Her fruit ripens, yet no one comes to share it. Years of fear and division have split the island in two, leaving her in the middle, alone. She remembers the conflict that tore her people apart, but she also remembers the warm days before, when laughter and friendship knew no boundaries.Yet, with changing seasons comes renewed hope, and the old tree dreams of a future where sharing summer’s first figs might mend those broken bonds.In this heartwarming picture book by Costantia Manoli, brought to life with Leah Giles’s vibrant illustrations, the shadows of the past give way to a bright future where children put aside fear and distrust to discover that the simple act of sharing can bridge the deepest rifts.By Alliah L. Agostini. 2025
For fans of School’s First Day of School, this is a picture book about a young girl who is feeling…
mixed emotions about her first day of school.Some feelings are so big, one word just doesn’t cut it. It’s the first day of school for Afua! There’s no one word to name her feelings. Is she scared? Excited? Oh wait, she’s scarecited! Her own combination of both. Why should she have to choose?Scarecited on the First Day of School is a charming picture book that reminds us all that having the courage to be our authentic self is always just enough, and you can feel more than one big emotion at the same time. But if there isn’t one word to describe those feelings . . . there’s beauty in making it yourself.By Linda Liu. 2025
CRASH LANDING IN A BOOKSTORE NEAR YOU!From the creator of Hidden Gem and Sour Apple comes a new out-of-this-world picture…
book about a star who loses their shine from the pressures of over-achieving.Being the star that people wish on is demanding work! And when the burden of performing becomes too much to bear, even celestial bodies take a hit.As a star falls from their sky-high position, their self-esteem takes a real nosedive. But a lift from an unlikely source gives this star a new purpose, along with the courage to glow again.By Deborah Diesen. 2025
Turn everyday worries into confidence! First introduced in The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale, Willa Whale is the star…
of her own spin-off series, inspired by the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books.Willa is discouraged!She’s learning something new.She’s tried and tried, but no success:“I don’t know what to do!”She’s sure she'll never get it.“I’m missing what it takes!”But could it be a good thingTo make thirty-two mistakes?Swim along with Willa Whale as she explores the experience of trying, practicing, and making mistakes. She might just discover that everyone makes mistakes when they try new things—even grown-ups and the Pout-Pout Fish!—and that mistakes are an important part of learning and growing.There are more Pout-Pout Fish and Worry-Worry Whale books in the sea:The Pout-Pout FishThe Pout-Pout Fish In the Big-Big DeepThe Pout-Pout Fish Goes to SchoolThe Not Very Merry Pout-Pout FishThe Pout-Pout Fish, Far, Far From HomeThe Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully SharkThe Pout-Pout Fish and the Can’t-Sleep BluesThe Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the OceanThe Pout-Pout Fish and the Mad, Mad DayThe Pout-Pot Fish and the Worry-Worry WhaleThe Worry-Worry Whale and the Classroom JittersThe Worry-Worry Whale and the Halloween Scaries (Coming soon!)By Michael Grover. 2025
Based on an Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated webcomic"Funny and mysterious. Mike Grover is a talent to watch." –Kazu Kibuishi, New…
York Times–bestselling creator of the Amulet series“One of the most original and entertaining graphic novels I've read in a while." –Mike Lowery New York Times–bestselling creator of the Bug Scouts and Everything Awesome series For fans of Adventure Time, Deeply Dave is a madcap, hilarious adventure graphic novel about a young deep sea diver who heroically plunges into the abyss to save his astronaut mom from the monsters that lurk below. Immerse yourself in this unique reading experience, where you flip the pages up and read downward as you descend into the ocean's depths! Dave's mom is missing…and he’s going after her. She’s lost somewhere at the bottom of the ocean, stranded in the wreckage of her sunken spaceship. Only Dave can save her from the alien monsters and bizarre sea creatures that lurk in the depths. So Dave is going deeper...and deeper...and deeper...and deeper…and deeper…and deeper…and deeper...and deeper...By Chelsea M. Campbell. 2025
Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and We Don't Eat Our Classmates, this hilarious picture book is sure to…
become a favorite storytime read-aloud in every little reader's library—human or dragon.The human school is full, but don't worry, there's a spot waiting for you at the local dragon school! Even though you might not have scales or wings or the ability to breathe fire, with a little bit of courage and your own special talents, you'll have no trouble fitting in. Even if your classmates are a little bit... toothy.By Neon Squid, Dr Azmain Chowdhury. 2025
A human body book with a twist—discover the science behind the weird and unusual stuff our bodies can do from…
Dr. Azmain Chowdhury, with illustrations from Daniel Nelson.You know your heart is always beating, your intestines digest your food, and even that your brain is still awake when you’re asleep—that’s no mystery. But why do we get "brain freeze" if we eat ice cream too quickly? And why on earth do we get butterflies in our stomach when we’re nervous? And is it true we can squirt milk from our eyes?!This book focuses on the bizarre things all of our bodies do—including things we don’t understand (looking at you, appendix). Dr. Azmain also asks the burning medical questions we’ve all been wondering about:Why does cilantro taste like soap to some people?How long can we stay awake for?Can our hearts actually break after a romantic break-up? (Asking for a friend).Filled with gross, surprising, and downright terrifying facts, it’s bloated with cool science to impress your friends.By Rosaria Munda. 2025
Raised in a sanctuary hotel for spies, the daughter of one of its top agents is determined to follow in…
her mother’s footsteps and use her hard-won spy skills to help others in Confessions of a Junior Spy, a fun, fast-paced, middle grade series opener by Rosaria Munda.Bea dreams of becoming a spy like her mom. Growing up in the Pangean Hotel, a secret sanctuary for spies, she spends her time studying self-defense, languages, codebreaking, and field medicine, preparing for the day when she can follow in her mother’s footsteps. But her mom has a different plan for Bea: She wants Bea to attend boarding school like one of the normal folk. Bea can’t think of a worse fate, the Life is all she’s ever known. But you do not say no to the Pangean League’s top spy.While Bea is juggling test prep and applications with desperate plans to avoid going to normal school at all costs, a new girl moves into the hotel with her family. Chantal’s family is clearly on the run, and Bea and her best friend Tommy are certain they can use their skills and knowledge to help her…. If boarding school doesn’t get in the way first.By Kimberly Lee. 2025
A picture book about the Chinese cultural tradition of commemorating a baby’s "100th Day" and celebrating sibling love.Anya loves having…
special days with her mom and dad—rainy days, yellow days, stay-in-the-park for hours days. Then her younger sister is born and Anya finds herself feeling overlooked and forgotten. Why does Hana have to get all the attention? Her family is busy preparing for her younger sister’s 100 Day celebration, a Chinese tradition that commemorates an infant’s 100th day with good luck rituals and customs like the delectable ang ku kueh cakes, red envelopes, and baby’s first haircut.As the day approaches, Anya learns to appreciate her baby sister, learning that sometimes love comes slowly, in days and moments that creep up on you, and hold onto you tightly—as tightly as a little sister can.By Pavonis Giron. 2025
After an exciting day at the museum, Angel is inspired! With all the art supplies he can gather, he knows…
the dinosaur he draws will be perfect. But soon, fear and frustration take root - why can't he seem to draw exactly what he sees in his head? And even worse, what if he keeps making mistakes?This sophomore title from upcoming storyteller Pavonis Giron (A Rainbow in Brown) employs innovative art techniques to explore the joys of the creative process.By Rebecca Donnelly. 2025
A heartfelt, laugh-out-loud illustrated middle-grade novel about friendship, coming of age, and found family following four friends who form a…
chess club as they try to survive middle school intact. Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Dan Geimenhart.Chess is Halima Kasim’s favorite thing in the world. But with no local chess club in her small town, she has no one to practice with offline. Yearning for worthy opponents IRL, she recruits newbies: her next-door BFF Jem (a dedicated friend reeling from the recent loss of her grandfather), Jem’s long-lost friend Parker (eager to escape the shadow of his sport-star siblings), and Daniel (itching for answers after discovering a mysterious note left for him inside a book). Together the team forms their own chess club, navigating not just the board but the highs and lows of middle school social life. Along the way they’ll learn that it takes more than practice to be great—it’s teamwork, confidence, and the power of friendship. And never forget . . . chess is a game full of surprises.By Caris Avendaño Cruz. 2025
From the author of Marikit and the Ocean of Stars, a magical middle grade adventure about three Filipino children who…
must find their way through a mystical land filled with monsters and gods from Filipino lore.The town of Santo Cristo is known for two things—their colorful town fiesta capped off with a solemn evening procession, and the dozens of people that have disappeared over the years. When three kids—the headstrong Bayani, stubborn Isay, and anxious Aaron—find their way over the other side of a mysterious bridge and to a long-forgotten island of myth, they're faced with monsters, cryptids, and sinister characters. In this land of Night, they must find their way back to their world and keep their light burning bright lest they lose themselves too.By Matt Zurbo. 2025
This tender, lyrical picture book is a celebration of imagination and the boundless love we have for our children, perfect…
for fans of I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK and THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE.If I could...I’d give you the moon to tuck into your pocket.I’d fold my love between the pages of this book, so every time you open it, you feel how I do every time I think of you.This poignant picture book with a warm message and lush illustrations is an ode to all the dreams we have for our little ones, and all the love we give to them each day. The rhythmic read-aloud invites cozy rereadings, making it the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, father's and mother's day, and more!By Pari Thomson. 2025
The Secret Garden meets A Wrinkle in Time in the spellbinding final book of the New York Times-bestselling Greenwild trilogy.This…
is Daisy Thistledown’s greatest battle yet. With the support of the Iffenwilders and their mighty water magic, Daisy and her new friend Max are finally setting off to rescue the Botanists—including Daisy’s mother—imprisoned in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. But when an unexpected attack sends the rescue mission spinning off course, Daisy finds herself confronting danger alone. With Max shipwrecked on a distant shore, her only hope is to find Amazeria: a wild and wondrous pocket of the Greenwild, hidden in the heart of the ancient forest. But time is running out—and with every passing day, the terrible Reaper King is drawing closer. In the shadows of the great rainforest, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Daisy and her friends must draw on every ounce of courage they have to fight for Daisy’s Ma, for the Greenwild, and for everything they hold most dear.By Elayne Crain. 2025
A boy gets more than he bargained for when his babysitter may or may not be a stack of raccoons…
in a trench coat in this laugh out loud funny picture book that kids will want to read again and again. Freddie has had many many babysitters over the years. And he’s never liked a single one.So when a new one shows up, he’s sure he’s in for a boring night. Yet the babysitter seems nervous. Their table manners are appalling. And dinner is garbage. . . literally.But after Freddie decides to team up with the babysitter to turn the evening around, what started out as boring becomes a night he won’t forget.Humorous and heartfelt, this picture book full of delightful art is about letting new people (or raccoons) in...even when it's hard.By Random House. 2025
A collection of nine Sesame Street stories based on the Furry Friends Forever Mysterious Mysteries featuring Elmo and his adorable…
puppy, Tango! Each story can be read in five minutes or less, so it's perfect for bedtime—or anytime!A hardcover collection of nine Sesame Street Furry Friends Forever Mysterious Mysteries stories that each take just five minutes to read! In each story, Elmo learns playful problem-solving and pet-care skills with his puppy Tango. Even when the going gets "ruff," this furry friendship is destined to be forever! The story themes highlight Sesame Street's mission to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Sesame Street fans ages 3 to 7 will love these stories that are perfect for bedtime or anytime.Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics, which address specific needs, such as girls' education, financial empowerment, and autism. Sesame Street is the most trusted name in early learning.By Kate Snow. 2025
Teach Fifth Grade Math with Confidence! This scripted, open-and-go program from math educator Kate Snow will give you the tools…
you need to teach math with confidence–even if it’s been years since you learned these concepts yourself. Engaging, hands-on lessons will help your child develop a strong understanding of math, step by step. This scripted, open-and-go program from math educator Kate Snow will give you the tools you need to teach math with confidence–even if it’s been years since you learned these concepts yourself. Engaging, hands-on lessons will help your child develop a strong understanding of math, step by step. adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers multi-step fraction and decimal word problems solving measurement problems with fractions and decimals line graphs and the coordinate plane geometry and volume mean and median Your child will develop strong math skills and a positive attitude toward math with fun games and real-world applications. All you’ll need are this Instructor Guide, the two Student Workbooks (Part A and Part B), and a few simple manipulatives (like base-ten blocks and fraction tiles) to make math come alive for your child. Hands-on, incremental lessons that steadily build conceptual understanding Daily review to ensure children retain what they’ve learned and master essential skills Step-by-step examples help your child develop math study skills and greater independence Games and real-world applications make math fun and relevant Clear directions and explanatory notes make teaching straightforward for the parent Optional extension activities and enrichment book recommendation link math lessons with everyday life WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING: "Math with Confidence has made math the favorite subject in our homeschool. My kids love it, and are learning the 'why' behind every new skill they learn. As a self-proclaimed math-phobic person, I feel completely supported by the teacher's guide to present the material and help my children." –Stephanie E. "The Instructor Guide is well-thought out, extremely easy to follow, and doesn't require the instructor to be good at math - it enables you to learn alongside your student!" --Angela M.By Jerome Pumphrey, Jarrett Pumphrey. 2025
Link and Hud are back with more mischief and mayhem in the series “full of Black boy joy, brother love,…
and silliness” (Book Riot). Deep sea treasure hunting. Supersonic water walking. Swimming with sharks. Lincoln and Hudson Dupré are brothers with active imaginations. When one of their imaginary adventures leads to the outdoor pool at the recreation center being closed, they’re faced with a choice: join the Sharks swim team or miss out on swimming altogether. But Coach Strickler is old-school and runs his team by the rules. Will the boys outwit their coach, make practice fun—and make the team?