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Who Ate Steve?

Written by Susannah Lloyd Illustrated by Kate Hindley
4-8

A hilariously quirky mini mystery reminiscent of Jon Klassen's classic I Want My Hat Back. Welcome to this extremely interesting book about size. Marcel is a bird and he is big. Steve is a worm, and he is . . . Wait a minute! Steve has DISAPPEARED! Does Marcel know…

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This Is Not A Small Voice

Written by Traci N. Todd Illustrated by Jade Orlando
8-12

A beautiful, bold collection of more than 100 dazzling poems by Black poets for the whole family to treasure. Discover classic favorites and new stars. This gorgeously illustrated children's anthology is the perfect introduction to poets such as Lucille Clifton, Langston Hughes, Benjamin Zephaniah, Gwendolyn Brooks, Maya Angelou, Amanda Gorman,…

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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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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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There Are No Silly Questions

Written by Mike Rampton Illustrated by Guilherme Karsten
8-12

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 of more than 200 wacky and wide-ranging questions, cleverly answered…

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Welcome to Our Table

Written by Laura Mucha
7-10

Find out what children eat all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book! From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what people in…

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Princess Minna: The Wicked Wood

Written by Kirsty Applebaum Illustrated by Sahar Haghgoo
6-8

A suspenseful and slightly spooky story, the third in a full-color, humorous series perfect for readers just moving up from picture books. The King and Queen have DISAPPEARED! The townsfolk saw them go into the Wicked Wood with Lorenzo the dragon and they haven't come back. One by one, Minna's…

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Cosmic Creatures: The Runaway Rumblebear

Written by Tom Huddleston Illustrated by Sophy Williams
6-8

On a faraway planet, cute alien animals need help! Luckily, Charlie and her robot friend, Random, are ready for any rescue adventure... Something has been stealing the humans' food on planet Vela! Charlie discovers the thief-it's a cheeky, fluffy, hungry rumblebear! The rumblebear has lost its family, and Charlie is…

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Secrets of the Snakestone

Written by Piu DasGupta
9-12

A remarkable middle-grade debut that takes readers on a thrillingly fast-paced race through the murky and magical underbelly of 19th-century Paris. Zélie is often accused of being a witch, but she doesn't believe in magic. That is until Jules climbs up from the reeking Parisian sewer and hands her the…

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Supa Nova

Written by Chanté Timothy
7-10

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 she learns about the world's plastic problem and…

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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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Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire! A Recipe for Trouble

Written by Sarah Todd Taylor
9-12

Baker by day, spy by night—Alice Éclair leads an exciting double life! Alice Éclair is a regular 13-year-old girl in 1930s Paris, whipping up amazing pastries and sweets in her mother’s patisserie, Vive Comme L’Éclair. But she also has a secret—she’s been receiving mysterious messages with instructions that have sent…

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Make Tracks: Farm

Illustrated by Johnny Dyrander
2-5

Drive five vehicles around the tracks!Discover things that go in this chunky new Make Tracks board book, and trace each vehicle's path around the farm. In this interactive series with easy to use, durable sliders, your toddler can operate a tractor, a combine harvester, a cattle truck, and an ATV!…

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Let’s Go Home, Baby T. Rex

Illustrated by Carolina Búzio
2-5

Meet baby T. rex, baby stegosaurus, baby pterodactyl, and baby triceratops—four adorable dinosaurs who are lost! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud…

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