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Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise

Written by Adeola Sokunbi
6-8

What if what you drew came to life? Destiny Ink uses her imagination and love of drawing to overcome her worries in this first book of a highly illustrated series for newly emerging readers. Destiny can't wait to go on her first ever sleepover, it's going to be INK-TASTIC! But…

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Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial

Written by Kieran Larwood Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton
7-10

“For collections needing Role-Playing Games (RPG) and funny sci-fi/ fantasy series such as Max Brallier's 'The Last Kids on Earth,' Kazu Kibuishi's 'Amulet,' and Tui T. Sutherland's 'Wings of Fire,' this is a must-add to the list.” —School Library Journal A new action-packed series for fans of fantasy and RPG games!…

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Everything You Know About Dinosaurs is Wrong!

Written by Dr. Nick Crumpton Illustrated by Gavin Scott
8-12

Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? They're mean, green, and not very smart, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time . . . From fossilized feathers to long-necked look-alikes,…

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Frank and Bert

4-8

A hilarious new picture book from bestselling author of The Suitcase, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros! Frank and Bert are the best of friends, and they LOVE playing hide-and-seek. But Bert the bear isn't quite as good at hiding as he thinks he is . . . and Frank ALWAYS wins! Every. Single.…

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Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush

Written by Patrice Lawrence Illustrated by Camilla Sucre
4-8

From Patrice Lawrence, author of Our Story Starts in Africa, named a 2022 Best Book for Kids by the New York Public Library. This heart-warming and heartfelt debut picture book from multi-award-winning author Patrice Lawrence introduces the struggles and achievements of a generation of African Caribbeans who traveled across the Atlantic…

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How to Count to ONE

Written by Caspar Salmon Illustrated by Matt Hunt
4-8

A hilariously irreverent picture book about counting that children will love to outsmart! You know how to count, right? GREAT! There are LOTS of fun things to count in this book: whales, baboons, rainbows, pyramids . . .There's just rule. You must ONLY ever count to ONE. So don't even…

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I’m Going to Be a Princess

Written by Stephanie Taylor Illustrated by Jade Orlando
4-8

What will Maya be when she grows up? A rocket scientist like Annie Easley? An Olympic athlete like Alice Coachman? A brain surgeon like Alexa Canady?In this heart warming and funny story, Maya discovers the achievements of some amazing Black women . . . but it's a brave Nigerian princess who…

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Kevin the Vampire: A Most Mysterious Monster

Written by Matt Brown Illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino
7-10

A fang-tastically funny, wholly original adventure, featuring black-and-white illustrations by Flavia Sorrentino. Meet eleven-year-old Kevin Aurelius. He's just like every other kid . . . except he's a vampire, lives in a traveling circus full of zany monsters, and his best friend is a dragon named Brannie. When Kevin's family's…

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Make Tracks: Cars

Illustrated by Johnny Dyrander
2-5

Discover five different cars in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving parts-a car, a sports car, a racecar, a four-wheel drive, and a taxi! Learn vehicle vocabulary with simple first words, clear diagrams, and helpful text prompts to encourage discussion. Then, drive 5 types of transportation around…

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My BIG Playbook

Written by Nosy Crow Ltd Illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius
0-3

A BIG book for sharing with a little person introducing first words, colors, numbers, shapes, and more! With bright, stylish artwork from bestselling children’s book illustrator Ingela P. Arrhenius, this BIG playbook is perfect for sharing with older babies and toddlers. How many ladybugs can you count? What color are…

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My First Lift-The-Flap Fairy Tales

Written by Nosy Crow Ltd Illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius
2-5

Introduce little ones to the magic of fairy tales with this large-format board book with easy-to-lift card flaps revealing hidden surprises on each page! Featuring seven much-loved fairy tales and fables to enjoy reading together, this sturdy book is made to be loved and enjoyed by very young children. Each…

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My Path

Written by Jana Curll
4-8

A joyful, empowering celebration of finding your path with an adorable snail protagonist— follow the snail's sparkly silver trail on every page! In this charmingly illustrated picture book, a little snail sets off to find its path. There are mountains to climb, rushing rivers to cross, and sometimes the journey ahead seems impossible. But…

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Now You Know Your ABCs

Written by Caspar Salmon Illustrated by Matt Hunt
4-8

A hilarious alphabet adventure—and follow-up to How to Count to One—that will have readers racing from A to Z! You know your ABCs, right? GREAT! A is for apple, B is for ball, C is for castle . . . you get it. But is it really that easy? What…

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Princess Minna: The Unicorn Mix-Up

Written by Kirsty Applebaum Illustrated by Sahar Haghgoo
6-8

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-color, illustrated chapter book, join her on a fun and exciting adventure to tame a unicorn and much more - all in time for afternoon tea. Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King, the…

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Say Hello Like an Armadillo

Written by Zewlan Moor Illustrated by Karen Obuhanych
4-8

It's not just people who say "hello"-animals do, too! This playful story invites children to be open to all kinds of greetings as animals from around the world show off the unique ways they say "hello." From belugas' fin shakes and tongue clicks to fiddler crabs' waving claws to armadillos'…

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Suki Cat: Doctor

Written by Nosy Crow Ltd Illustrated by Grace Habib
2-5

Who will Suki be today? Peek inside the box costume and play! Toddlers will love discovering who Suki Cat will become and then joining in with her dressing-up adventure —where she always saves the day! In Doctor, Suki Cat puts on her scrubs and stethoscope to help people at the…

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Supa Nova

Written by Chanté Timothy
7-10

Winner of Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Best Kids’ Book Awards Venture into Nova's secret underground lab— and witness a gum monster come to life! A full-color, action-packed graphic novel about a young Black girl with a love for science and enough determination and confidence to fix the world. Nova is horrified when…

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Teeny Tiny Science: I See a Star

Written by Saskia Gwinn Illustrated by Daniela Sosa
2-5

Step inside the life cycle of a star in this beautiful new picture book series for the littlest learners. I see a star that sparkles with light, high up in space, so very far away . . . Blast off on a journey through the life cycle of a star,…

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There Are No Silly Questions

Written by Mike Rampton Illustrated by Guilherme Karsten
8-12

A Barnes and Noble 2025 Book of the Year Finalist! Have you ever wondered . . . If dinosaurs sneezed? How long would it take to run around the world? If moths like light so much, why do they only come out at night? Find out in this hilarious collection…

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This Book Will Make You a Scientist

Written by Dr Sheila Kanani Illustrated by Ellen Surrey
7-10

This book will make YOU a scientist as you explore 25 different scientific concepts inspired by ground-breaking scientists through history! Measure the speed of light like Albert Einstein! Train to be an astronaut like Mae Jemison! Communicate with chimpanzees like Jane Goodall! This book will make YOU a scientist as…

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Welcome to Our Playground

Written by Moira Butterfield Illustrated by Harriet Lynas
7-10

Find out how children play all around the world in this beautifully illustrated follow-up to Welcome to Our Table! From basketball to board games, clapping games to climbing frames, duck duck goose to doll houses, there are so many ways to play and have fun around the world. In this fascinating…

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Welcome to Our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat Everywhere

Written by Laura Mucha & Ed Smith Illustrated by Harriet Lynas
7-10

Find out what children eat all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book, written by bestselling poet and author Laura Mucha, alongside trained chef and food writer Ed Smith. From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all…

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