Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories

Book SynopsisA father and son share family stories through a spice box, handed down from generation to generation, in this tender picturebook.Rishi's grandma arrives from India today, and he longs to cook curry alongside his Dad using the delicious flavors from his family's spice box. But this spice box is more than just fragrant spices in shades of gold and ruby. This spice box holds memories that are passed down from one generation to the next, as each found their place in this wide world. When Rishi drops the box that holds the family's heart and history, he draws courage and meaning from their treasured past to set things right.

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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 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 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 SynopsisSet more than one hundred years after the Borden murders, this propulsive, supernatural thriller imagines what might happen if history were to repeat itself today. Perfect for fans of Kara Thomas and Courtney Summers!When Mariella Morse accuses her boyfriend, Vik Gomez, of murdering her wealthy parents with an axe, the town is quick to believe her. It doesn’t help that Vik is caught standing over her parents’ bodies with blood on his hands, unable to remember anything about the night in question.But Vik’s sister, Tessa, knows that Vik would never be capable of such a gruesome crime. Haunted by the mistakes she made that led her family to move to Fall River, MA in the first place, she sets out to prove her brother’s innocence.Tessa’s search for answers will lead her into a sprawling, notoriously cursed forest, where she and Mariella must face a darkness that has lurked within their town since before the days of Lizzie Borden&m

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Book SynopsisIn this poignant picture book about family and belonging, the child of a Jewish mother and a South Asian father hears stories about her family history. Sometimes she doesn''t feel Jewish enough or South Asian enough, but comes to realize you can feel--and be--many things at once.Based on the author''s own family history, here is a moving story about a young girl from two different backgrounds. The girl?s mother tells her stories about her mother, a Jewish seamstress in Brooklyn, New York. She lived in a tiny two-bedroom apartment and sewed wedding dresses shimmering in satin and lace.Her father tells stories of his mother, the girl?s other grandmother, who liked to cook bubbling dal on a coal stove in Pakistan. They tell stories about how both sides came to America, and how, eventually, her parents met on a warm summer evening in Poughkeepsie.The girl sometimes feels as if she''s the ?only one like me.? One day, when she spots a butterfly in her yard, she realizes it?s okay to be different?no two butterflies are alike, after all. It?s okay to feel alone sometimes, but also happy and proud. It?s okay to feel-- and be-- many things at once.

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Book SynopsisHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about body-builder, movie star, and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Arnold Schwarzenegger--an immigrant from Austria who achieved the American dream and became Mr. Universe, an action movie icon, and the governor of California--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children and Terminator fans of any age. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Betty White • Carol Burnett • Lucille Ball • Harry Belafonte • Julie Andrews • Dwayne Johnson

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Book SynopsisBefore the first Christmas light is strung, Grandma is hard at work, making thousands of tamales to sell so she can buy gifts for her family! This heartwarming tale, based on a true story, explores a grandmother''s boundless generosity, and the irresistible magic of tamales.A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEARWhen the weather changes, but way before the Christmas tree is decorated, Grandma begins her preparations.With so many children and grandchildren in her family, she finds a way to put gifts under the tree-- she sells as many tamales as she can! Masa in one hand, corn husks in the other, Grandma?s just getting started. 15 dozen tamales. As Halloween passes, and Thanksgiving, Grandma is still toiling away in the kitchen: 150 dozen tamales, 700 dozen tamales, 850 dozen tamales. When it?s time to string the lights for Christmas, she?s inching closer to 1000 dozen tamales! Enough to give some to those in need and enough to sell to earn money for Christmas gifts.Based on the author?s own grandmother, who was the heart of the familia, here is a warm story about Christmas, generosity, and, yes, tamales.

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Book SynopsisFrom Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious picture book about a duck who learns just how lucky she is.Susan the duck has the worst luck. Her rollerskates are two sizes too big. She's lost her favorite marble. And she's run out of pickles. But with each unfortunate discovery, Wolf shows up with a gift she's won. Her luck has turned around . . . hasn't it? Come see just how lucky Susan is, in this slyly funny story about finding luck when you least expect it.Geisel Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers another rib-tickling picturebook that will have kids howling with laughter.

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Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith comes Stickler, a woodland creature who reminds us to appreciate the everyday wonders we often ignore. In a picture book that’s both silly and sweet, readers will find Stickler’s enthusiasm irresistible and see the world anew.And just think of the wonders we must pass every day without even noticing! Stickler, an original character covered in sticks and with multiple ever-changing eyes, loves its little world. With best friend Crow, it shares the wonders of all the amazing things the world has to offer.  Stickler is astonished by the ordinary, such as the sun and the stars, as well as fascinated by those things in nature that are often overlooked, such as swirling seed pods falling from the sky. The two pals wander about the world, stopping to appreciate the many marvels along the way, especially its beloved sticks, each one unique. Stickler Loves the World en

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Book SynopsisTwo total opposites. One race through the Great Outdoors. In this grumpy-sunshine teen romance from the author of Love from Scratch and Not Here to Stay Friends, the trail to true love doesn't always come with a map.Natalie Hart has always been loud, unfiltered, and unapologetically herself. But then comes her freshman year of college, when she loses her merit scholarship and gains one pesky little anxiety diagnosis.Hesitant to take out more student loans, Natalie decides to shoot her shot and applies to Wild Adventures, a popular outdoorsy reality show. Sure, Natalie prefers her twelve-step skincare routine to roughing it on the Appalachian Trail while competing in challenges against other college kids, but that scholarship prize money is calling her name. High risk, high reward, right?Enter Finn Markum, her randomly assigned, capital-O Outdoorsy teammate whose growl could rival a black bear. These partners have more friction

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with another delightful picture book featuring a stubborn Jim Panzee who only wants to play all day and ignore everything else. Children and parents alike will relate to this silly book about procrastination.One fine morning, Jim Panzee wakes up and decides that all he''s going to do is play all day. Whether it''s tidying his branch, finding bananas for lunch, or even taking a bathroom break, Jim wiggles out of it. For him nothing is more important than having fun. Like so many kids, Jim is great at avoiding his responsibilities.Instead, Jim Panzee spends time swinging with the monkeys, singing with the birds, and rolling around with the zebras. When his friends return home, Jim finds new animal friends so he can keep on playing. But by the end of the day, when Jim is dirty, itchy, and hungry, his best pal Norman patiently tells him ?Too much of anything can be, well, too much.?In a world where most kids would love to spend all their time playing, Jim Panzee finds out what happens when that?s all you do.

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming tale about a little owl that has some very big adventures after bed time. Packed full of fun woodland creatures exploring the joys of the nocturnal world.

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Book SynopsisPeople look at Tessa and see her biggest mistake.While everyone else her age is taking their bold first steps into adulthood, she''s just trying to outrun a song that went viral when she was fourteen.But now - an opportunity. A profile as one of The Five Most Forgettable Internet Celebrities of the Decade So Far gives her the chance to right a wrong, and the courage to sing her greatest hit as it was originally written. But will it be enough to win back the person she hurt?A touching new story from one of Australia''s leading YA writers.

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Book SynopsisWarts, evil spells, and toads for pets? The modern-day witches in this book aren’t scary or frightening, but rather hip! Meet these diverse witches from around the world and their animal companions in this quirky picture book from debut author-illustrator April Suddendorf!Every witch needs a pet by her side. But if you’re picturing black cats or toads, think again. Because in Wacky Witches and Their Peculiar Familiars the animal companions are just as original and likable as their witches: a little monkey helps his pink-haired witch cut her locks, while a parrot helps his tarot card-reading witch answer the phone. In her picture book debut, German author-illustrator April Suddendorf plays with a cliché: witches are not evil, old, or scary, but modern, versatile women from all over the world. Joyful magic unfolds through clever rhymes as each witch, and her animal friend, is introduced. Readers, discover what kind of witch you want to be!<

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Book SynopsisThe beloved story about sharing and friendship in a new Spanish translation by award-winning Mexican-American author David Bowles. La historia querida sobre compartir y amistad en una nueva traducción al español hecho por un escritor chicano premiado.The Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the entire ocean. Vain and proud, he refuses to share his glittering scales. When the other fish won’t play with him, Rainbow Fish learns that by sharing he can make friends and find happiness. This simple story featuring a beautiful fish who learns an important lesson speaks to readers of all languages. A new translation by Mexican-American author and translator David Bowles, winner of an Américas Award, a Pura Belpré Honor and a Batchelder Honor, among other prizes.The Rainbow Fish was originally written in German by Marcus Pfister and has since been translated into over fifty languages!El Pez Arcoíris es el pez más bello de todo el mar. Vanidoso y orgulloso, se niega a compartir sus escamas relucientes. Cuando los otros peces no quieren jugar con él, el Pez Arcoíris aprende que compartiendo puede hacer amistades y encontrar la felicidad. Esta historia sencilla sobre un hermoso pez que aprende una lección importante conmueve a lectores de todos los idiomas. Una nueva traducción hecho por el escritor mexicano-americano David Bowles, ganador de un Américas Award, un Pura Belpré Honor y un Batchelder Honor, entre otros premios.Escrito originalmente en alemán por Marcus Pfister, El Pez Arcoíris ha sido traducido ya a ¡más de cincuenta idiomas!

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Book SynopsisLet''s scare bear! says the tiny mouse. But the pint-size bully''s plan backfires in this riff on a Japanese folktale.An ALA Notable Children''s BookMouse, Fox, Spider, and Snake all want to scare Bear. But Bear is the bravest animal in the forest--nothing scares Bear.Except, maybe, one thing.Bear says that he''s scared of manju cakes. Armed with that knowledge, the animals hatch a plan to scare Bear with manju cakes. . . . lots and lots of them. . . . only to learn that the only scary thing is how much Bear loves to eat them!Yuko Katakawa''s bright art is full of detail and humor, from Snake''s bow and glasses to Spider''s web-spun comments on their ill-fated tricks. Based on Scary Manju, a tale in the Japanese oral tradition known as rakugo, Let''s Scare Bear is a trickster tale that reminds us that bullies come in all shapes and sizes--and that when we share instead, everyone wins.

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Book SynopsisIt''s bedtime, but Sasha can''t fall asleep because of the scary things she sees in her room. But she doesn''t need to call her parents-- she''s brave! She''s strong! She''s five!Sasha has had Mama''s stories and Papa''s jokes and coffee kisses on both her cheeks, but she''s not tired. So she makes a star with her flashlight, a car with one headlight, and a lighthouse that blinks on and off. She checks out the noises outside her window and sees the moon--it is like a giant eye staring right at her! But when she closes her curtains, there are shadows and more noises and scary faces. Instead of calling to her parents, Sasha handles each situation herself--because she''s brave, she''s strong, she''s five--and finally, she''s ready for sleep. This energetic, gorgeously-illustrated bedtime book is perfect for young readers learning to conquer bedtime fears by themselves.

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Book SynopsisLoads of laughs and silly gaffes fill this charming early reader graphic novel in rhyme, from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree.Dog Man meets Dr. Seuss in this fabulously furry young graphic novel that pairs rollicking rhyme with an irresistible pooch.A bee in spring, a ship in space,A car about to win a race . . .A stinky sock, a spider crew,A dog who wants to read with you! Kid friendly wordplay makes phonics fun, while charming illustrations follow Zooni through colorful mishaps and dog naps. Never fear! Zooni?s pals are always near. These loyal animal friends stick together through every adventure?from cheese quests to road tests.Told in three full-length stories and two mini comics, tails will be wagging for this fuzzy, four-legged star. A perfect fit for read alouds and newly independent readers.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Encanto and Turning Red, this intimate and heartfelt middle grade novel follows two siblings fighting to stay together amidst the ripple effects of addiction and generational trauma.Siblings Con and Sofie?s mom promised that nothing would ever come between them?but when she disappears without any warning, she becomes the one who?s tearing them apart.With no one else to rely on, inseparable siblings Con and Sofie must decide who they can trust, and whether or not it?s safe to share their hearts with family members who have the power to hurt them. Sofie has always turned to Con?and to books?during times of upheaval in their unstable lives. But as their mother is arrested and their guardianship becomes uncertain, Sofie will have to find hope in the most important story of all: her own.Moranville?s captivating and vulnerable prose explores the ways in which addiction?s ripple effects pass through generations and how familial bonds can remain unbreakable through the most difficult circumstances. Expertly grappling with difficult topics at an age-appropriate level, this novel is a sensitive, nuanced exploration of children?s enduring resilience and optimism.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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