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Book SynopsisWho doesn't want Christmas to last forever? Well, the tree ornaments certainly do and they plan on escaping their storage boxes for a year-round Christmas at the North Pole! But a surprise guest disrupts their grand escape, teaching them that perhaps family is the true magic of the holiday. The spirit of Christmas lasts all year long... unless you are an ornament, stuck in a dusty box in the closet 11 months out of the year! This December 26th, it's gonna be different. The ornaments know of a place where they can be free to sparkle, where life is a 24-hour, 365-day Christmas buffet ...the North Pole! But when the family cat gets involved, their plan hits a snag. And soon the ornaments come to realize that togetherness is the best gift, and it can't be Christmas forever without family.

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Book SynopsisThe Creature of Habit is back in this humorous picture book that tackles a perennial challenge for every kid ? learning to ride a bike! This story celebrates the power of persistence and reminds us that sometimes, it''s not about being the best but about giving it your best try!On the island of Habit, there lived a very big creature who was about to go on the ride of his life!While he?d recently learned to try new things, the very big creature had also learned that he wasn?t always very good at everything. It turned out trying was hard! The kind of hard that made him stomp his feet and roar his biggest roar . . . and sometimes even feel like quitting. And learning to ride a bike? That was really hard?every time he tried, he wobbled and fell right off.But the very big creature wouldn?t give up. He might not ever be the best at riding a bike, but maybe?just maybe?he could be the best at trying to ride one. After all, trying was a lot like sticking with something?and he was already an expert at that!Charming and vibrantly illustrated by award-winning artist Leo Espinosa, Jennifer E. Smith?s picture book about a character with big feelings tackles the ups and downs of learning something new with humor, reminding readers to take pride in each effort to try again ? big or small.

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Book SynopsisForced to spend her summer in her aunt's strange small town, a teen girl discovers dark secrets hidden in the woods. From the author of Bad Witch Burning comes another pulse-pounding novel perfect for fans of Supernatural and Lovecraft Country.Don't go outside past dark. Come straight home after church. And above all—never, ever, go into Red Wood.These are the rules Latavia's aunt gives her when Latavia arrives in Sanctum, Alabama for the summer. Though, weird as they are, living in Sanctum does have its pros. Mainly, the cute girl who works at the local ice cream shop. But Sanctum is turning out to be as strange as the rules—and the longer Latavia’s in town, the more suspicious she is that the people there are hiding something. And the more clear it is that she’s an outsider. Everyone’s nice enough, but they seem determined to prove everything is normal.But it's not. Because there&rsq

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Book SynopsisSpring is blooming, and what better way for rascally kittens to celebrate than by causing mischief in the garden in this charming picture book!Spring has sprung on Sakura Way.The five little kittles will garden today!Read along as these frisky felines plant seeds, pounce and play, claw and climb, and splish, splash and swirl—until they end their day asleep in the garden bed. Filled with bright and playful illustrations, here is an adorable picture book that introduces kids to the wonders of spring as they spend time in the garden with these delightful cats—all brimming with cattitude. Here is a picture book sure to charm cat lovers and kids alike.

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Book SynopsisThis joyful and soothing read-aloud, about noticing all the wonderful things around you, is a bedtime gem that''s illustrated in gorgeous cut-paper collages byhusband-and-wife team Sophia Haas and New York Times Best Illustrated winner Daniel Salmieri.A walk home from school is an opportunity to observe all the happy details along the way: puffy clouds next to an airplane, the twisty slide next to swinging swings, a backhoe next to a big hole. When you really take the time to observe, there are so many interesting things to see in every moment of every day. What''s next to you?From school to home, afternoon to bedtime, this cheerful book invites children to look closely and with delight at the objects all around them.

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Book SynopsisFrom Morris Award finalist Sonia Patel comes a sharply written YA about a girl grappling with a dark, painful secret from her past, perfect for fans of All My Rage and The Way I Used to Be. It's eighteen-year-old Gita Desai's first year at Stanford, and the fact that she's here and not already married off by her traditional Gujarati parents is a miracle. She's determined to death-grip her good-girl, model student rep all the way to med school, which means no social life or standing out in any way. Should be easy: If there's one thing she's learned from her family, it's how to chup-reto shut up, fade into the background. But when childhood memories of her aunt's desertion and her then-uncle's best friend resurface, Gita ends up ditching the books night after night in favor of partying and hooking up with strangers. Still, nothing can stop the little voice growing louder and louder inside her that says something is wrong. . . . And the only way she can burst forward is to stop shutting

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Book SynopsisGeorge Lopez does it again in his next laugh-out-loud ChupaCarter adventure! Jorge and his chupacabra chum Carter are hot on the trail of the legendary El Dorado gold . . . but so are some wicked treasure hunters who will stop at nothing to find it!A cursed Aztec dagger. A five-hundred-year-old witch''s riddle. And a . . . screaming sombrero?These are the ancient artifacts that mysteriously hold the answer to the location of the priceless El Dorado treasure hidden in New Mexico?not far from where Jorge and Carter live. When their friend Ernie''s dad is accused of stealing the artifacts, it''s a race against time to clear his name. They find help from the unlikeliest?and loudest?source they''ve ever met: a sombrero that SCREAMS!Together with brainy Liza, the oddball heroes discover the real culprits are a devilish ring of thieves who are after El Dorado''s treasure. The pals lay a cunning trap to make the thieves confess, but they realize too late that they''re the ones being trapped . . . and there''s no one left to save them!

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Book SynopsisStarting school is always exciting... especially when you''re a mermaid! From schools of fish to the A B Seas, this whimsical underwater tale puts a fun twist on what to expect on the first day of school.It''s Molly''s first day at mermaid school, and there''s so much to learn! Follow the mermaids as they count clamshells, recite the A B Seas, and make new friends. They even enjoy story time about children who walk on land! At the end of the day, it''s time to sing the goodbye song and head home. With sweet, rhyming language and a peek into a fantastical undersea world, Mermaid School touches on all the major moments children will experience on their first day. And don''t miss the mermaid school handbook in the back of this book for more mermaid fun!

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Book SynopsisA modern, summery spin on the classic The House That Jack Built, in which Lola's day at the beach leads to new friends and a giant sandcastle.Lola is building her dream sandcastle--one with a tall, tall tower and sea glass that sends signals to mermaids. But the beach is crowded, and soon enough, a boy steps on her castle. Not to worry! Lola recruits him to build a wall. When a toddler with a bulldozer starts digging too close the walls, Lola decides he can be in charge of digging the moat. As the sandcastle grows, so does Lola's friendly group of helpers. There's only one thing that Lola doesn't want near the sandcastle: a wave! Will the new friends be able to salvage the mermaids' castle when their hard work is washed away?

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Book SynopsisUntil now, you've only heard one side of the story: the discovery of America told by Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and the Colonists. Here's the true story of America from the Indigenous perspective.When you think about the beginning of the American story, what comes to mind? Three ships in 1492, or perhaps buckled hats and shoes stepping off of the Mayflower, ready to start a new country. But the truth is, Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and the Colonists didn't arrive to a vast, empty land ready to be developed. They arrived to find people and communities living in harmony with the land they had inhabited for thousands of years, and they quickly disrupted everything they saw.From its discovery by Europeans to the first Thanksgiving, the story of America's earliest days has been carefully misrepresented. Told from the perspective of the New England Indigenous Nations that these outsiders found when they arrived, this is the true story of how Ame

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Book SynopsisHow far would you go to keep a promise? Told from alternating points of view, Hidden Truths is a story of changing friendships, the lies we tell, the secrets we keep, and the healing power of forgiveness.Dani and Eric have been best friends since Dani moved next door in second grade. They bond over donuts, comic books, and camping on the Cape.Until one summer when everything changes.Did Eric cause the accident that leaves Dani unable to do the one thing in the world she most cares about? The question plagues him, and he will do anything to get answers about the explosion that injured her. But Dani is hurting too much to want Eric to pursue the truth?she just wants to shut him out and move on. Besides, Eric has a history of dropping things he starts. Eric knows that and is determined that this will be the one time he follows through.But what if his pursuit brings him into direct conflict with another friend? Where does Eric?s loyalty really lie?

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Book SynopsisThis stunning and lyrical picture book biography details the life and art of celebrated children's book creator, Barbara Cooney.For every kid who loves art, here is the inspirational story of beloved illustrator and two-time Caldecott Medalist, Barbara Cooney.    Barbara was born in a hotel in Brooklyn, with a view of the city and the sea. Her father loved numbers and money. But Barbara and her mother loved art, and color, and light. Barbara’s favorite days were when she stayed home sick in bed and got to paint and draw.    In the summers, they left New York for Maine, where Barbara scrambled among the rocks, wind whipping her hair, light sparkling on the water. Summer was grey, and blue, and green, and free.    When Barbara grew up, she ventured out into the world with an art portfolio—she thought she might like to illustrate books. And she did,  creating classics like Miss Rumph

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Book SynopsisJohn Tucker Must Die meets A Good Girl?s Guide to Murder in this tongue-in-cheekmysteryabout three feuding exes of a social media prank star who are forced to work together touncover the truth behindhis death when his deactivated account resurfaces online with claims that one of them murdered him.Kiara,Priscilla, andNevaehhave nothing in common?except they just found out that they?re all datingTommy Harding, the internet''s most famous teen prank star.KIARA is the girlfriend who the cameras know and love,the academic star who Tommy parades around in public to keep his image in check.PRISCILLA is Tommy''s co-star.As a beauty influencerand an accomplice to Tommy?snotorious antics, she?s always knownthat the two of them could be the Internet?s power couple?if only he would confess to his girlfriend what really goes on during their ''rehearsals''.And NEVAEH is the good girl, the pastor''s daughter who''d never dream of dating a boy who?s already taken.When a viral post from Tommy?s social media account exposes his cheating waysduring their high school class trip toFlorida?s biggest theme park, the girls are crushed?and furious.Tommy claims his account washacked. Now, Kiara, Priscilla, and Nevaeh want him out of their lives. Forever.After all, Tommy doesn?t just hold their hearts?he holds their secrets, too.But whenTommy''s body is found the next morning,their so-called wish becomes a twisted reality.Because Tommy may be gone, but the internet is forever. And the girls are about to go from strangers to suspects….

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Book SynopsisAs New York Times #1 bestselling character Grumpy Monkey and his jungle friends pursue Halloween treats amid strange noises and mysterious smells, they remind each other that nothing can be scarier than returning home with no treats. Two pages of full-color stickers are included for extra fun!On the spookiest night of the year, Jim Panzee and his jungle friends brave the dark to collect treats. Not only does the jungle look different at night, it sounds different. What’s that knock-knock-knock and that HAHA HAHA HAHA? And the smell? PEE-YEW! “Don’t be scared,” they tell Jim. But then two glowing eyes flash overhead, and looking for treats is almost abandoned. Halloween in the jungle can be even scarier than trick-or-treating in your own neighborhood.

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming Thanksgiving story featuring everyone?s favorite bear family?the Berenstain Bears!Kids will enjoy this sweet, Thanksgiving-themed story filled with fun, colorful illustrations?it?s the perfect read-aloud for the holiday season!This holiday-themed Berenstain Bears storybook tells the tale of Bigpaw, the biggest bear in Bear Country! Will Brother and Sister be able to convince their neighbors that he?s just a very large and friendly bear? This humorous holiday tale, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, features a soon-to-be classicstory about acceptance and making new friends!

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Book SynopsisA hilarious and heartwarming Christmas story about a moose who wants to be one of Santa''s reindeer. This charming picture book comes from the comic minds of the the duo that brought you I Don''t Want to Be a Frog and Don''t Eat Bees.Dear Mr. Claus, I am writing to apply for the temporary Christmas reindeer position . . .When Santa places a job listing in the North Pole newspaper for a replacement reindeer, Elmore the moose eagerly applies. Sure, he can''t actually, you know . . . fly, but how hard could it be??In scene after scene of hilariously dedicated trying . . . and failing, Elmore perseveres in his dream to become a part of Santa''s trusted team. Young readers will love Elmore''s wry, funny letters to Santa as he continues on his quest. And they will shed a happy tear when the perfect opportunity arises for Elmore to shine simply by being himself.Families at Christmas (and many Christmases to come) will love sharing this heartfelt, hilarious tale about a can-do moose who embodies the true spirit of the holiday.

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of My Life As a Teenage Robot comes the second story in a middle-grade horror series about a horrible bag, the spine-chilling world hidden within it, and a terrifying adventure into the world of GrahBhag.Perfect for fans of Coraline, the Spiderwick Chronicles, and Small Spaces.Zenith Maelstrom knows he?s forgetting something…But he can?t quite remember what. He wakes up to notes in his handwriting with messages like, ?Prepare for battle!? ? but what battle? ? and his sister Apogee seems to grow angrier with him by the day. It?s not until he finds Apogee sneaking back into the horrible bag hidden away in their basement that all the dreadful details about GrahBhag resurface. The spiderlike Shlurps. The trio of foul mouths that hunger for blood. Eldritch horrors around every corner.Desperate to save Apogee from her ill-planned attempt to right the wrongs of their last trip into the bag, Zenith is forced to follow her into the bizarre world that has certainly not forgotten them. Between old foes set on vengeance like Raggedy Albert and terrifying new ones like the haunting Wraith, Zenith will have to put things right with his sister without falling into the clutches of those who would do him harm. For if he is caught, Eternity Tower awaits...With a combination of dry, absurdist humor and no-holds-barred horror, Rob Renzetti has crafted a delightfully imaginative fantasy world that will hook readers as surely as it will send chills down their spines.

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Book SynopsisMeet detective-in-training Finder and her friends as they try to figure out why everyone in Belly Acre Bog has disappeared in this hilarious graphic novel mystery! Perfect for fans of The InvestiGators!

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Book SynopsisAn exciting follow-up to Lei and the Fire Goddess features a mysterious, invisible island, dangerous spirits, and a newcomer who does not need Lei's help . . . or does she?

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Book SynopsisIn the sequel to Tracy Andreen''s debut romantic comedy So, This Is Christmas, we follow Finley and Arthur back to Barrington Academy for a swoony semester.Perfect for fans of Tell Me Three Things and Anna and the French Kiss!Finley and Arthur are back at boarding school and neither quite knows where the other stands—are they couple? Are they not a couple? What does one magical Christmas Eve kiss in Oklahoma mean for their relationship status? This confusion isn''t helped by the re-entry of old enemies into their school lives, especially ones that may or may not be crushing on Arthur. Finley is at a loss when navigating the complexities of her new (maybe) relationship, which could very well turn into love. . . if she doesn''t blow it.So, This Is Love is a perfect read for the Valentine''s Day season, or for anyone looking for a delightful romantic comedy that has just a dash of drama. Once again, Tracy Andr

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Book SynopsisA dark, twisting coming-of-age sure to leave readers glancing over their shoulder for the Devil. Kao perfectly illustrates the struggles of choosing your own path through a lens of fire and knives, and you won''t want to put it down.?Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Hell Followed With UsA dark and sinister debut YA novel about a teen boy who must hunt down those marked by the devil - including the girl he has fallen for. Perfect for fans of Neal Shusterman andKendare Blake.Rae Winter should be dead.Some say that walking away from the car crash that killed her dad is a miracle, but seventeen-year-old Matthew Watts knows that the forces of Good aren?t the only ones at work. The devil, Lucifer himself, can mark a soul about to pass on, sending it back to the land of the living to carry out his evil will.Matt has grown up skipping from town to town alongside his father hunting anyone who has this mark. They have one purpose: Find these people, and exterminate them.After helping his father for years, Matt takes on his own mission: Rae Winter, miracle survivor. But when Matt starts to fall for Rae, to make friends for the first time in his life, he?s not sure who or what to believe anymore. How can someone like Rae, someone who is thoughtful and smart and kind, be an agent of the devil? With the lines of reality and fantasy, myth and paranoia blurred, Matt confronts an awful truth....What if the devil?s mark doesn?t exist?

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Book SynopsisA heart-rending novel-in-verse about a girl beginning to learn it is possible to go on even after a great loss.Eleven-year-old April Jackson loves playing the drums, almost as much as she loves her best friend, Zee, a violin prodigy. They both dream of becoming professional musicians one day. When Zee starts attending a new school that will nurture his talent, April decides it?s time for her to pursue her dreams, too, and finally take drum lessons. She knows she isn?t very good to start, but with Zee?s support, she also knows someday she can be just as good as her hero, Sheila E., and travel all around the world with a pair of drumsticks in her hand.When the unthinkable happens and Zee suddenly passes away, April is crushed by grief. Without Zee, nothing is the way it?s supposed to be. Zee''s Dad isn''t delivering the mail for his postal route like he should. April''s Mom is suddenly dating someone new who is occupying too much space in their lives.And every time April tries to play the drums, all she can think about is Zee.April isn''t sure how to move on from the awful feeling of being without Zee.Desperate to help Papa Zee, she decides to secretly deliver the mail he?s been neglecting. But when on her route she discovers a classmate in trouble, she doesn?t second guess what she knows is the right thing to do.Trade ReviewPraise for The Order of Things:Black Caucus American Library Association Best of the Best 2023 Pick!A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbons Best Books of 2023“A lyrical and emotionally powerful novel-in-verse…it’s an uplifting tale of grief, courage, and community.” —The Boston Globe★ “This well-crafted novel in verse is rich in detail . . . The characters are fully realized, and the themes of family, change, and grief are handled with sensitivity and care. A heart-rending narrative of friendship, family, and the path to healing.” —Kirkus, starred review★ “Langley explores communal grieving and found family in this middle grade debut, a layered novel in verse. . . Declarative lines paint a spare picture of interpersonal bonds and grief, while . . . resilience and desire to uplift loved ones guide a narrative that’s invested in themes of loss, ethics, and empathy.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review★ “This novel-in-verse is a steady roll that powerfully builds, like a satisfying drum solo, and Langley creates a beautiful (if tragic) symphony. . . allowing for tender, heartrending expressions of intergenerational and found family caring in times of deep loss. . . Fans of Kwame Alexander’s emotionally charged and character-driven verse novels will have no problem dancing to the beat of this drum.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review“Langley has crafted a lovely, beautifully written, and well-plotted novel in verse, populated with memorable, empathetic characters who come alive on the page. Give her a standing O.” —Booklist"Langley deftly twines music, poetry, family, and friendship in her middle grade debut in verse…Langley’s verse is both approachable and engaging. Despite a relatively low word count, characters, setting, and plot are richly developed. Readers coming for the music will stay for the feels…A strong purchase for most collections and an easy recommendation for a variety of readers." —School Library Journal"In this compelling verse novel,…Langley takes readers on an emotionally turbulent ride while highlighting characters’ strengths and flaws. The protagonists’ love of music breathes life into the plot and propels the action forward. An honest and poignant portrayal of loss and grief that affirms that time and a supportive community contribute to healing." —The Horn Book

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Book SynopsisIn this haunting companion to Bittersweet in the Hollow, a girl who can smell the lies of others uncovers the incendiary mysteries of her small Appalachian town.Everybody lies. And in knowing their lies, I become the keeper of their secrets.As Caball Hollow slowly recovers from a tumultuous summer, the James family must also come to terms with their own newly revealed secrets.18-year-old Rowan James has spent her whole life harboring unpleasant truths?that?s what happens when you can smell lies on the teller?s breath?and building walls around herself to block them out. Like her younger sister, Linden, who can taste the feelings of others, Rowan has long struggled with her gift, which has taught her that everyone distorts the truth, and no one is who they seem to be. So when her old rival Hadrian Fitch shows up on her front porch?bloodied and bruised and asking for the kind of help only she can provide?her first instinct is distrust.Except Hadrian?s attack isn?t the only strange occurrence. Now small items are disappearing, but rather than report the losses the owners act as if their missing things never existed. Rumors of a new monster prowling the Hollow begin to swirl. But how can Rowan smoke out the culprit in a town full of secrets? And worse, how can Rowan trust beautiful, solemn Hadrian when every other word he speaks has the distinct burnt smell of a lie?

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