Kids, Teens & YA

E.T.meetsStranger Thingsin this middle-grade novel series from author and award-winning filmmaker Nick Brooks. With crossover appeal, this fun, engaging series has plenty of nostalgia nods for adults to appreciate as well as young readers...

Age range 3 to 8'Sheila sat down to eat her first book and thestrangestthing happened . . . Thebookate HER.'One by one, Sheila, Gerald, and Geraldine are eaten...by their books. This peculiar turn of events flings them far and wide...

When Heidi, an orphan, goes to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, no one can imagine the solitary old man caring for a child. But the two grow to love each other, and Heidi blossoms in her new home. Johanna Spyri's charming story-and spirited...

Enter Sherwood Forest with the fabled Robin Hood and his band of merry men, and meet such unforgettable characters as Friar Tuck, Little John, Allan a Dale, the infamous Sheriff of Nottingham, and wicked King Richard. Every moment of the story is filled...

A shipwreck; a deserted island; a family wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly...

Age range 8 to 12Jeff Miller's heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade novel - inspired by his personal experience living through his own parent's heart transplant - invites readers into the world of a twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to...

Find out how gum became everyone's favorite chewing candy in this fact-filled nonfiction book, part of the How It Happened! series.Baseball stadiums, movie theaters, underneath your desk at school-gum is everywhere. But how did this gluey glob become...

Find out how sneakers took over the world in this fact-filled nonfiction book, part of a series about the stories behind cool objects!From going to school to shopping at the mall, sneakers are one of the most comfortable ways to get around. But how did...

Age range 9 to 12Meet Whisper, Frannie, Sophie, Gemma, and Zuzu, five friends who tell eerie tales by night and navigate middle school drama by day.Misery Falls, Oregon, is abuzz as the 100th anniversary of the electrocution of the town's most infamous...

Age range 0-3With bold, colourful graphics and poetic rhyme, this is a stunning tribute to every kind of hair, perfect for fans ofHair Love.Covered hair, Bun Hair, Party Hair... No matter your hair-YOU are welcome anywhere!Author and lifestyle blogger,...

Age range 3+'Love is the patter of ten little toes as the first light of day trickles in.'Follow parents, grandparents, and a wide array of kidsthroughout all the seasons as they learn about the meaning of love. Love can be the way your...

Age range 4 to 8A gentle and moving story about an intergenerational friendship between a young child and their neighbour told through a series of letters, for fans ofIda, Always. When Jackson's soccer ball accidentally lands in his neighbour's rose...

Age range 9 to 12Down the rabbit-hole and through the looking-glass!LewisCarroll's novelsAlice's Adventures in WonderlandandThrough the Looking-Glass(first published in 1865 and 1871, respectively) have entertained readers young and old...

Age range 8 to 12In a world where paper is obsolete and magic is all but forgotten, Lydia has moved into the Paper Museum with her Uncle Lem following the disappearance of her parents. Convinced the key to finding them lies in the museum's book...

Age range 9 to 12*One of the Kirkus Best Middle Grade of 2020*In this bighearted middle-grade debut, Martin McLean has to figure out how to find his voice as he navigates friendship, family, first crushes - and an unexpected amount of glitter.Martin...

Age range 3 to 6A companion title to Almost Everybody Farts that's all about...you guessed it! Farts! Featuring a menagerie of animals and their signature farts (as well as some who don't!), Marty's simple coloured pencil illustrations...

Age range 0 to 3Bear and Penguin go on an exciting hike!Bear and Penguin need to get somewhere fast! Should they climb? Slide? Crawl? Or maybe they should listen to Frog and all jump! Full of energy and illustrated with vibrant art in a comic-book style,...

Age range 0 to 3Join Bear and Penguin for an exciting game of hide-and-seek! Bear and Penguin are playing hide-and-seek, and they know just how to play! Or do they? When Frog comes along, maybe they'll learn a thing or two about the game. Full of energy...

Age range 0 to 3Can Bear and Penguin agree on how to play The Longest Game? Bear and Penguin are playing The Longest Game...but they have different ideas on the rules. Maybe Frog will show them a new way to play! Full of energy and illustrated with...

Age range 0 to 3It's naptime, and Bear knows just how to help Penguin fall asleep.A nap snack! A nap song! A nap story! But Bear's ideas are a bit too loud for Penguin. Will Penguin find a way to get some shut-eye? Full of energy and illustrated...

In the fifth adventure of the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast series, our delectable rhyming friends find their home covered in darkness and embark on a LasVeggiesheist-perfect for fans of The Food Group series.When Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast...

For fans of Interstellar Cinderella, here is a delightful and humorous fairytale twist that turns the tables on princesses and dragons!When Izmelda and Princess Penelope have a chance encounter, they are quick to measure each other up. Until they realize...

Age range 3 to 5When Superheroes feel worried or scared, When they fret, when they sweat, when they feel unprepared . . .They could run off screeching, they could but they don't. Because real superheroes just wouldn't, they won't.Even superheroes get...

Our first Tokidoki Coloring Book sold over 67,000 copies. Its fun, graphic approach to coloring works well as a complement to the full Tokidoki line of merchandise.With a mix of complex patterns and stand-alone images, this is the perfect way to put your...

Age range 3 to 8A sweet, love-infused celebration of individuality and acceptance!Lovebird Lou adores life with his family and friends on the island they call home. But when he travels to the other side of the island and sees the amazing abilities on...

Age range 6 to 8Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling's Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter book.Third-grader Aven Green is an expert soccer player. She even has her own top...

Age range 6 to 8Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling's Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter book.Third-grader Aven Green is a real professional musician! She just needs to...

Age range 6 to 9Third-grader Aven Green has been baking for a really long time . . . since last week! Now Aven is ready to shake things up by entering the exciting world of competitive baking with her friends Kayla, Sujata, and Emily. Aven knows she's...

Age range 6 to 9 Get ready for a whole new chapter in the life of Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling's Life of a Cactus series. Told in the same wry, memorable voice as the middle-grade novels, younger readers get to know Aven...

Age range 3 to 6A companion to Kelkar's The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh, this picture book features a little girl named Bindu whose bindis connect her to family and help her find courage to compete in the school talent show.This charming...

Age range 6+From the author and illustrator ofIf You Had Your Birthday Party on the Moon, a new out-of-this-world account of New Horizons-the spacecraft that journeyed to Pluto and changed the way scientists study outer space.Ride along with the New...

"This is a gold mine of information for any kid that doodles."-Library Media ConnectionThis companion volume to Art for Kids: Drawing builds on skills taught in the first book, focusing on the integrating and big picture skills of drawing and the...

Age range 12+ Young would-be witches will find answers to their life questions in this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated introduction to magick.Welcome to witch school, where renowned author Cassandra Eason teaches her magickal...

On Christmas Eve, a brother and sister stroll through their town, excitedly discussing the gifts they hope to find under the tree. Then they suddenly spy Santa quietly slipping into the church. They follow him inside, where they witness his humble prayer...

Kids everywhere will be grabbing their calligraphy pens, because this follow-up to the wildly successful Calligraphy for Kids offers them even more artful fun. With just a little practice, and 1-2-3 Calligraphy to guide them, children can make...

Somewhere deep in the heart of the Pacific Northwest is a wooded glen known as Wetmore Forest. Meet the friends who live there!When Tumblebee's belly aches from eating too many mushberries, Bugsy asks Sapwood Mossbottom, the wise healer of Wetmore...

Age range: 3 to 6She can skate...but can she bake? In this charming sequel to Mice Skating, Lucy, the adventure-loving mouse, learns that everyone needs a little help sometimes - and that's okay. When a blustery, blizzardy snowstorm...

Award-winning author Salina Yoon is back with a new book in her adorable lift-the-flap series that introduces young children to popular animals and the sounds they make.Do sharks stamp? Do sharks stomp? All I know is sharks go CHOMP! With flaps to lift...

Age range 3+Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast worry that they're going stale, so they visit Professor Biscotti's lab to try a new despoiling procedure. But instead of beautifying them, Professor Biscotti's faulty gadget transforms them into...

*Winner of the 2020 Judy Goddard Award*Age range 9 to 12The sequel to the critically acclaimed Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus follows Aven Green as she confronts yet another challenge: high school.High School. Two words that struck fear...

Age range 3 to 6Mary had a little plan that sprouted on the spot. It all began the day she passed a drab, abandoned lot.Fashion-forward Mary is known for adding flair everywhere she goes. When she spots an abandoned lot in her neighbourhood, Mary knows...

Age range 6 to 12Create, prevail, change the world...like a GIRL! This celebration of international girl power honours a multitude of women who made a difference. Once upon a time, "like a girl" was an insult. Not anymore! In every walk of life,...

Age range 9 to 12Teens and preteens are more stressed than they've ever been in past generations. In a culture that is so future- and goal-oriented, it's no wonder that there's a growing interest in parents to teach their kids about mindfulness, about...

Age range 6+Obsessed with Wii, Nintendo, X-Box, and PlayStation? Meet the inventor whose work made them all possible: Ralph Baer, creator of the first home video game system! Today, the video game industry keeps growing, with ever more platforms...

*Winner of The 2020 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature Picture Book**Winner of the 2020 The Best Children's Books of the Year by Bank Street College in the STEM category**Nominated for an Ezra Jack Keats Award*Age range 5+Meet Wu Chien...

Age range 5 to 9Holidays are FUN - and this entertaining nonfiction picture book introduces kids to 14 celebrations from around the world!Across the globe, every country has its special holidays. From Brazilian carnival and Chinese New Year to France's...

"Why did the duck get in trouble in school? Because he used fowl language."From "Nester Jesters" to "Looney Larks," these 600 jokes about all things with wings will entertain kids for hours!How many cans do you need to make a bird? TOUCANS! Get ready to...

Age range 6 +This compelling, timely, and empowering picture book introduces children to Maria Toorpakai Wazir, a Pakistani girl who braved threats from the Taliban in order to play the sport she loved.  Meet Maria Toorpakai Wazir, a...