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Book SynopsisA charming and nature-filled picture book about a young boy who connects with his busy dad over their love of nature. Perfect for fans of Fatima’s Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq and Hike by Pete Oswald.Tim has always loved nature. His dad always taught him to explore and adventure through their own backyard. So Tim observed, he collected, and he recorded it all in his nature journal, just like Dad! But when one day Dad is too busy to look at his findings, Tim takes it upon himself to show Dad all his adventures. And after looking through his dad’s old nature journals, Tim gets sleepy and goes on some dreamy adventures of his own. An imaginative and heartwarming story about the bond between Tim and his dad, and the beautiful adventures that lie waiting in the world, The Nature Journal is a sweet story of love and nature for the youngest budding explorers. 

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Huda F CaresNational Book Award for Young People's Literature FinalistNPR Best Book of the Year SelectionRise: A Feminist Book Project SelectionMuslim Bookstagram Awards' Best Muslim Middle Grade Book of 2023“One of the rare books where I literally laughed out loud! I loved Huda’s story of standing out from the mainstream, and her real, funny, and complex sisterly relationships.” —Victoria Jamieson, creator of National Book Award Finalist When Stars Are Scattered"Touching and laugh out loud funny! Huda F Cares is a relatable ode to sisterhood and what it means to have your family’s back while being true to yourself." —Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlings Series and Frizzy"Infused with the perfect balance of warmth and humor, Huda Fahmy’s latest is a gem of a story exploring everything from sisterhood to identity. An absolute delight.” —Hafsah Faizal, New York Times bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame"Comedic and poignant, Fahmy’s narrative captures universal feelings of fluctuating confidence and self-deprecation, the ups and downs of family dynamics, and the growing awareness of siblings’ humanity outside the family unit. The cartoonlike, full-color artwork is dynamic, with simplified features that accentuate facial expressions. Delightfully heartwarming." —Kirkus"This follow-up to Huda F Are You? is a delightful story, even when addressing difficult issues. Picturing a tiny 'Thoughtful Huda and 'Selfish Huda' on Huda’s shoulders as she wrestles with decisions is one way the creator employs humor in both narrative and art without lessening the impact of what the girls face. This strong addition to any collection wraps messages about stepping into new experiences while staying true to yourself within a funny, enjoyable story." —School Library Journal"Fahmy’s signature simplified cartooning style softens some ofthe tougher moments the sisters encounter, while still enabling her quick, sharp humor to stick the landing." —Booklist“[I]ncredibly charming . . . Fahmy’s jokey style mixes beautifully with a story of learning to be both strong and joyful, and that maybe, just maybe, it’s not so bad to hang out with your sisters.” —Vox

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming graphic novel about middle grade friendship, loss, and moving on in the spirit of Stargazing and Real Friends.Seventh-grader Millie has the best friends in the whole world: Florence, Claire, Gabby, and Rosie, but when Rosie dies in a car accident everything changes. Rocked by grief, the remaining four girls struggle to move on. Millie barely understands her normal pre-teen feelings, let alone the messy ones left behind by Rosie, so she outruns her emotions by throwing herself into a mystery: a cryptic notebook abandoned at her family's laundromat. Could the clues in the notebook be related to Rosie?Together, Millie and her friends embark on a heartwarming journey to heal from the loss of Rosie and end up finding more than they ever could have even imagined.

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming graphic novel about middle grade friendship, loss, and moving on in the spirit of Stargazing and Real Friends.Seventh-grader Millie has the best friends in the whole world: Florence, Claire, Gabby, and Rosie, but when Rosie dies in a car accident everything changes. Rocked by grief, the remaining four girls struggle to move on. Millie barely understands her normal pre-teen feelings, let alone the messy ones left behind by Rosie, so she outruns her emotions by throwing herself into a mystery: a cryptic notebook abandoned at her family's laundromat. Could the clues in the notebook be related to Rosie?Together, Millie and her friends embark on a heartwarming journey to heal from the loss of Rosie and end up finding more than they ever could have even imagined.

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Book SynopsisConoce a Pizza y Taco . . . ¡ahora en español! La primera de una divertidísima serie de novelas gráficas sobre dos mejores amigos... pero solo uno de ellos puede ser el MEJOR, ¿verdad?¡Los mejores amigos son los MEJORES! Pero, ¿QUIÉN es el MEJOR? ¿Es Pizza o Taco? ¡La pregunta es discutible! Ambos aman los toboganes de agua. Ambos son amigos de Hot Dog y Hamburger. De hecho, ¡tal vez deberían tener un debate y hacer que sus amigos VOTEN por quién es el mejor! ¿Podrá su amistad sobrevivir la pelea por el primer puesto en la cadena alimenticia de popularidad? ¡Envíe su voto!Este libro de capítulos gráficos seguramente hará reír a los niños (y niñas!) de 5 a 8 años y reforzará su confianza en la lectura. Los libros de capítulos gráficos también son un gran paso en el camino

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Book SynopsisA graphic novel by a lifelong motorcycle club member, inspired by the secrets of one percenters.

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Book SynopsisWant to stop losing your car keys? Will a creative idea into existence? Have more productive arguments with your spouse?   In Your Daily Brain, the team behind Marbles: The Brain Store, a chain devoted to building better brains, shows you all the weird and wonderful ways your brain works throughout the day—even when you think it’s not working at all, like when you’re on the treadmill or picking the kids up from school.   Consider this book a wake-up call, a chance to take a closer look at and jump start your brain. From the minute your alarm clock buzzes in the morning until your head hits the pillow at night, your daily activities—everything from doing a crossword puzzle to parallel parking—are part of a process for how you evaluate the world, make choices and decisions, and reach short-term goals while keeping your eyes on the bigger ones. In each, you have the opportunity to use your brain for better or wor

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Book SynopsisA first graphic novel about becoming an artist, from an artist with voice and style uniquely appealing to teenage girls.

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Book SynopsisA ten-year-old girl may be the only person who can save humanity from extinction in this exciting graphic novel adventure.It’s been fifty years since a sun shift wiped out nearly all mammal life across the earth.Towns and cities are abandoned relics, autonomous machines maintain roadways, and the world is slowly being reclaimed by nature. Isolated pockets of survivors keep to themselves in underground sites, hiding from the lethal sunlight by day and coming above ground at night.  10-year-old Elvie and her caretaker, Flora, a biologist, are the only two humans who can survive during daylight because Flora made an incredible discovery – a way to make an antidote to sun sickness using the scales from monarch butterfly wings. Unfortunately, it can only be made in small quantities and has a short shelf life.Free to travel during the day, Elvie and Flora follow monarchs as they migrate across the former Western United States, constantl

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Book SynopsisFloat along with the Fog Maiden as she takes two children on an enchanted bedtime adventure in this board book edition of a beautiful bedtime fantasy from a picture book master.When everyone was fast asleep, two children were awakened by Token, the Fog Maiden's mysterious cat, and sent into the magical night.Gentle and lyrical, this forgotten classic bedtime story from the author of Quiet and Strega Nona is back to enchant a new generation of fans. Soft illustrations paired with an imaginative text take readers on a dreamlike journey-- sharing milk and honey with the trolls, watching the peacocks waltz, and attending a palace ball-- before tucking them safely back into bed.Cozy, quiet, and sure to delight, the Fog Maiden's sweet dream is made to be shared.

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Book SynopsisYoomi and Daddy are going to Koreatown today! This story celebrates family, resilience, and Korean culture.Yoomi has planned the perfect Sunday! But the shirt she wants to wear is in the laundry. And she doesn't have the seaweed she needs for a kimbap breakfast. So Yoomi wears another shirt and eats a different breakfast, and she and Daddy take a bus to Koreatown, where they read Korean books, eat Korean treats such as patbingsu and tteokbokki, and visit Grandma. Though Yoomi's perfect day is filled with mishaps and things don't always go her way, Yoomi learns the advantages of being resilient and open-minded. Yoomi's imperfect day is better than she ever could have imagined!A family recipe for kimbap is included.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionDon't miss the rest of the Yoomi, Friends, and Family books, including: No Kimchi for Me! (A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, Bank Street

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Book SynopsisFrom tiny ''roos to penguin chicks--and humans too!--babies love to be picked up.Animal mothers of all kinds carry their babies in different ways. Mommy Hippo''s baby is on her back. Mommy Lemur''s baby is on her tummy. Mommy Monkey''s baby is on her tail. And Human Mommy''s baby is in her arms. With vibrantly-colored illustrations, this simple tale is a warm celebration of motherhood in its many forms.Jane Cabrera''s picture books have received worldwide attention and two Oppenheim Toy Portfolio awards. Her unique style has made her books a must-have for parents, teachers, and librarians for over a decade.A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year!

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Book SynopsisA boy with a father in the military reflects on cherished memories of a camping trip with Dad in this warm, reassuring picture book.Written by acclaimed author Richard Jackson and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca, this timeless story is a perfect Father’s Day tribute.A red Jeep on a dirt road, two sets of hands on the wheel; fresh-caught trout grilling over a fire; a night in a sleeping bag, the moon glowing outside the tent. Camping with his dad near Michigan’s Au Sable river, a young boy collects these indelible memories, and more.Now war has called his father away, to drive a different kind of Jeep, and the memories are even more precious. One day soon, he hopes, Dad will come home, and they’ll be headed back into the woods, off to make more.  Acclaimed editor and author Richard Jackson drew from his own experience for this tender story about the lasting impact of quality time with a parent, especially poigna

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Book SynopsisA young girl stops to call out all the sights and sounds on her morning trip to pre-school, but that’s not what makes her late—it is her dad’s goodbye hug.Kate was late for preschool, but not for the reasons you might expect. It wasn’t because her daddy brushed her hair into poofs, or because they slowed to say hello to neighbors on the way to the bus stop. It wasn’t even because she had to wave to all the trucks, cars, and street cleaners on the road. No, Kate was late because just after they arrived at school, her daddy swooped in to give her a great big goodbye hug that lasted a very long time. Janice N. Harrington is the Ezra Jack Keats Award winning author of Going North. With Hurry Kate or You’ll be Late, she has teamed up with illustrator Tiffany Rose to create a delightful picture book about a vehicle obsessed girl and her very patient father.  

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Book SynopsisThe epic, Eisner Award-winning graphic novel about a jealous witch, a withering curse, and one girl''s journey to save her family-- no matter the cost.Recipient of the Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids ages 9–12When Vonceil''s older brother, Elber, comes home to their family''s Oklahoma farm after serving on the front lines of World War I, things aren''t what she expects. His experiences have changed him into a serious and responsible man who doesn''t have time for Vonceil anymore. He even marries the girl he had left behind.Then a mysterious and captivating woman shows up at the farm and confronts Elber for leaving her in France. When he refuses to leave his wife, she puts a curse on the family well, turning the entire town''s water supply into saltwater. Who is this lady dressed all in white, what has she done to the farm, and what does Vonceil''s old uncle Dell know about her?To find out, Vonceil will have to strike out on

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Book SynopsisIt''s time to bake magical spring cakes! But can these adorable kittens find all the ingredients? Find out in this early graphic reader!It''s springtime! Mama Cat is ready to bake her famous spring cakes, enchanted cupcakes heaped with sparkling frosting. Can kittens Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Ginger find all the magical ingredients she needs? The quest begins! This imaginative and adventurous graphic reader comes from rising comics star Miranda Harmon, co-creator of Mayor Good Boy.I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text--and a powerful relationship between the two--are the perfect conditions for developing readers.

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Book SynopsisA little giant learns to be brave with the help of a new friend, in this classic picture book from Florence Parry Heide, author of The Shrinking of Treehorn In a new edition, revisit this sweet, funny story of a giant finding his courage from Florence Parry Heide, author of The Shrinking of Treehorn and Princess Hyacinth. Illustrator Merrill Rainey puts a new contemporary spin on this fractured fairytale with his bright, playful cartoon style.Everyone is afraid of something, but Bigelow is afraid of just  about everything–clouds, alphabet soup, baths. One day Bigelow meets a tiny woman who is afraid of HIM. Luckily, Bigelow is better at making friends than being a scary, and soon Mrs. Pimberly and Bigelow are eating pancakes together. Mrs. Pimberly is surprised Bigelowe is scared of so many things. Maybe if he acted more like a fierce giant and shouted “Fee Fi Fo Fum!” he wouldn''t be so scared. Can these m

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Book SynopsisGames, kites, a bike ride, and mac and cheese–it’s fun to spend a day with Dad. First-graders can read this Level G story on their own!A day with Dad is a day packed with fun! Eating too many pancakes is just the beginning. Morning rain means it’s time for board games. When the sun comes back out, so do bikes and kites. Pup the dog tags along, too! Back home, the evening continues with mac and cheese, movies, and a phone call from Mom. Then Dad has one more surprise: PILLOW FIGHT!Young readers can enjoy this simply-worded story independently, or cuddle up for some quality father-child time of their own.For early-to-mid first grade readers, Level G books feature more complex storylines than prior levels, and a wider variety of structure and punctuation.  Illustrations offer support for decoding the more challenging vocabulary words introduced. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided read

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Book SynopsisYoomi and Daddy are going to Koreatown today! This story celebrates family, resilience, and Korean culture.Yoomi has planned the perfect Sunday! But the shirt she wants to wear is in the laundry. And she doesn't have the seaweed she needs for a kimbap breakfast. So Yoomi wears another shirt and eats a different breakfast, and she and Daddy take a bus to Koreatown, where they read Korean books, eat Korean treats such as patbingsu and tteokbokki, and visit Grandma. Though Yoomi's perfect day is filled with mishaps and things don't always go her way, Yoomi learns the advantages of being resilient and open-minded. Yoomi's imperfect day is better than she ever could have imagined!A family recipe for kimbap is included.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionDon't miss the rest of the Yoomi, Friends, and Family books, including: No Kimchi for Me!(A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, Ban

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Book SynopsisA trip to the zoo inspires a parent to list all the ways they love their child, no matter how wild they are, in this rhyming picture book.What if you had cheetah spots? Or flew like an eagle? Follow a parent and child from a fun-filled trip to the zoo through a mess filled day and all the way to bedtime. No matter how wild a child is, a parent?s love never wavers.If you sang like a screech owl in the night, I would be there to hug you tight.If you crawled like a gecko up the wall, I would still love you best of all.If you dangled upside down like a possum in a tree, that wouldn?t matter at all to me!I would love you still.Cuddle up at bedtime to share these charming animal rhymes and giggle at the adorable illustrations. This celebration of the special bond between parent and child is the perfect gift for baby showers, new parents, or any occasion!

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Book SynopsisIt’s Challah Day! A family mixes, kneads, and braids bread in this joyful, rhyming story about a Jewish holiday food that’s baked with love.From kneading sticky dough to gathering with family around the table, Challah Day celebrates family, food, heritage, and tradition! Join this happy family as they bake delicious braided egg bread for their Friday night Shabbat dinner.Yeast and sugar - water’s warm,  mix and watch those bubbles form! Crack the eggs – one… two… three… four Extra if some hit the floor. Messy flour and laughter abound. The scent of warm bread fills the house. Grandma and Grandpa bring the candles and hugs. Parents, kids, and baby too, can read this kid-friendly, rhyming recipe together.  Inspired by memories author Charlotte Offsay and illustrator Jason Kirschner have of baking Challah with their children, Challah Day celebrates the sweetn

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Book SynopsisA sweet and playful picture book about a common Arabic word for life''s uncertainties that will ring true for all families.Ranya wants to go to the park. ?Insha?Allah,? her mom tells her.But doesn''t that just mean no? Ranya''s mom says ?Insha?Allah? when Ranya asks to make cookies. She says it when Ranya wants to sleep over at Jayda''s house. She says it when Ranya begs to go to Disneyland.This might sound familiar to parents and caregivers . . . It?s hard to know what to say when you can?t promise anything! Sometimes grown-ups say ?Maybe? or ?We?ll see.? And in millions of Arab and Muslim homes around the world, families use the phrase ?Insha?Allah? when talking about the future.So, what does ?Insha?Allah? really mean? In this warmly illustrated picture book, Ranya and her mom tackle the meaning of the powerful phrase and ponder the best way to talk about their hopes and dreams?and maybe, sometimes, the things they want to put off. (Like cleaning up toys!)Cozy art and joyful, loving characters make this a perfect family read aloud.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA New York Public Library Best Book of the Year!

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Book SynopsisA raw graphic novel debut about a queer teen living in the margins who is determined to find their way ahead.Are you supposed to be a boy or a girl?It''s a question that follows Claire everywhere. Inescapable on the street, in school, and even at home. A black hole forever trying to pull them in. But as long as they have ride-or-die best friend Greg at their side and a drink in their hand, everything will be okay. Right?Except, Claire can never have just one drink. And when harassment at school reaches a fever pitch, Claire begins a spiral that ends in court-ordered rehab. Feeling completely lost, Claire is soon surrounded by a group of new friends and, with the help of a patient counselor, finds a space to unpack all the bad they''ve experienced. But as Claire’s release gets closer so does the question: Can Claire stay sober and true in a world seemingly never made for them?Set in 1980s Troy, New York, Const

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Book SynopsisFeaturing a new foreword by Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin, this beloved fairytale is now available in a handsomely produced 40th anniversary edition.“Everything in this book is vital and alive. Open it up and drink it in.” —Jason Chin, illustrator of Caldecott-winning book WatercressWhen it was first published 40 years ago, Trina Schart Hyman’s retelling of Little Red Riding Hood created a sensation for its cozily detailed, romantic, and mysterious illustrations of one of childhood’s most popular stories. Since then, this Caldecott Honor book has become one of the best-loved editions of the tale, delighting generations with its wonderfully alive paintings.Jason Chin shares a heartfelt tribute to his mentor, Trina Schart Hyman, and her artistic legacy. Newly designed endpapers, foil stamped cover, and debossed case reminiscent of the original cloth cover makes this a treasured gift to share.Caldecott Honor Bo

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