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Stacey May Fowles' debut picture book is a whimsical, warmhearted story of how a super-special surprise can lead to anxiety - or invite imagination.One beautiful fall day, Fern opens her mailbox and finds an envelope. After much worrying about what it...

A story about the heart-opening effect that taking care of a wounded creature has on a wounded boy, from acclaimed picture-book creators Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng.Adrin is always in trouble, at school and at home, while Santiago gets along quite...

Alone on his lot, a sturdy little house has stood for as long as anyone can remember, stoically weathering the storms. But one day, the wind brings change.One house, then another, is built off in the distance. Then a road is paved through his field, and...

A dog delights in a summer day spent in the garden with his owner, an avid gardener.When a dog named Dutch hears the gardener going down the stairs each morning, he anticipates her every move. But most of all, he waits for the beautiful words, "Okay,...

Age range 7 to 10The third title in the collection that began with USBBY Outstanding International BookSlug Days. Lauren, a third-grade student who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, takes on the challenges of sharing her best friend and persevering when a...

Age range 3 to 7Award-winning Japanese artist Satoe Tone's magical illustrations shine in this story about two cats falling in love. In this beautifully illustrated, touching story, a couple of cats take an evening walk along the banks of a lake...

Niitu's best friend is Chips. It doesn't matter that Niitu is a kid and Chips is a seal, they spend every moment they can together. When Niitu and Chips head out for a day at the lake, being a seal ends up coming in very handy at the fishing hole!

Age range 7 to 10A dazzling story about love - for the stars, and for one another - between two young people, set in the multicultural city of Montral.Every day, Yakov takes his sisters to the park. He's supposed to look after them, but their...

Age range 3 to 6The Rainbow Fish for kids who love the garden.Daisy is new to the garden and just opening her petals to the sun when Rose tells her that she's just a weed. What's a weed? Daisy asks. Weeds aren't planted on purpose, Rose...

Age range 3 to 9What's on the other side of the forest? A young rabbit and his father are determined to find out in this modern picture book that feels like a classic, calling to mind the tender work of Beatrix Potter.Some say that wolves,...

Age range 5 to 9Kids will get lost in the visually stunning, imaginative world of this wordless picture book!In this colourful and moving portrait told from the up-close perspectives of a young girl and a grasshopper, a garden comes alive creatures,...

Age range 9+Paul is ten years old and lives with his aunt and uncle. Bruce, an old family friend, suddenly reappears after three years of silence, eager to keep a promise he made to Paul to take him on a three-day mountain trek.Paul longs for Bruce's...

Age range 3 to 6A book to inspire children to hunt for treasures in the natural world. Little Bear is a treasure finder. And he finds the most wonderful things: a shiny button, a tickly feather, a cozy hiding place, a tree to scratch, and even a...

Age range 3 to 6Based on a true story, this sweet and playful picture book about a little lost narwhal introduces kids to the marine world and the surprising friendships under the sea.When little narwhal sets off on an adventure to see new sights, he...

Age range 3 to 6Animals and kids love to play!This wonderful book celebrates diversity and the interconnectedness of nature through an Indigenous perspective, complete with a glossary of Cree words for wild animals at the back of the book, and children...

Written by an Indigenous icon: Cree singer-songwriterBuffy Sainte-Marie has been writing and performing her music for decades. She was the first Indigenous person to win an Academy Award (for an original song), the first person to breastfeed on TV (on...

"Whimsical... readers can unleash their own imaginations." -New York TimesFans of Peter Brown and Jon Klassen will cherish this inspiring story about exploration, curiosity and an unexpected discovery.There are wonders all around us ... Why not go see...

Age range 3 to 6Jacob has a special gift - he can fly!When his parents plan a trip to the sea, Jacob says he will fly there himself. Along the way, he meets new friends and has wonderful adventures. And when his bird friends need help, Jacob and the...

A heartwarming picture book that teaches empathy and inclusion.Everyone knows Wally is a bully. He steals lunch every day from Bella Jo the bear, calls Oliver the owl mean names, and never shares the crayons. So when the other animals decide to write a...

"A really good story about the very complex world of trying to find out who you really are."-Judith Katz, author of The Escape Artist and Running Fiercely Toward A High Thin SoundOn the second day of ninth grade, introverted Frances meets Sonja, a wildly...

Good news! Principal Clarkson says Grape is ready for junior high. He doesn't have to go to Riverwash, the school for troubled kids! But there's also bad news. Grape's best friend, Lou, has moved to New York, leaving Grape alone to ride his Evel Knievel...

Age range 12+Angsty teenager Mary Shelley is not interested in carrying on her family's celebrated legacy of being a great writer, but she soon discovers that she has the not-so-celebrated and super-secret Shelley power to heal monsters, just like her...

15-year-old Corinth was just trying to clean up the beach; she never expected to meet a mermaid, let alone be nearly drowned by one. It was the start of a very strange friendship!After Skylla, the deadly fanged mermaid, mysteriously lets Corinth live,...

Age range 9 and upThe final battle to defeat Herobrine will take Gameknight999 over land and under water! Herobrine is rallying all the monsters of Minecraft to one server in hopes of eliminating Gameknight999 and his friends once and for all. They...

Age range 9 & upAn ancient jungle temple holds the secrets to stopping the evil Herobrine! Gameknight999's true enemy has finally surfaced: Herobrine, an artificially intelligent virus that wants to escape Minecraft and destroy mankind with their own...

In a little Hawaiian house with a mango tree, Cathy and her babysitter Mrs. Sato spend their afternoons arranging flowers, cooking, and having adventures.When Cathy has to move away, Mrs. Sato comforts her by sharing her own story of immigrating from...

The Spencer Hill Press release has bonus content never before available.Blue Echohawk doesn't know who she is. She doesn't know her real name or when she was born. Abandoned at two and raised by a drifter, she didn't attend school until she was ten years...

Age range 4 to 7In a besieged city, Noor watches as his neighbors pack their bags and flee their homes - but a dog named Bobby is left behind. As Noor sets out across the ravaged city to save him, he discovers pockets of life and hope in this moving...

Curiosity kindles this cat. Teddy is a cub who is destined to be a tiger king! His thrilling journey celebrates the new year.Born into royalty, the young prince Teddy is warned by the King and Queen to steer clear of humans who are intruding into their...

Enjoy the complete collection of one of the longest and most acclaimed Asian American children's picture book series. Each of the 12 animals of the lunar new year star in their own journey with a brand new cast of characters and settings. Empowering...

A brave heroine named Mai befriends a small stranger and helps him return home. Children everywhere can identify with her and enjoy this incredible journey.Mai is a 12 year-old girl who loves reading and nature. When a lost mosquito interrupts her sleep,...

Age range 5 to 9Wordplay and outrageous adventures rule the day in these three humorous stories from Margaret Atwood, with illustrations by Duan Petricic. Now published together in a chapter book for the first time!In Rude Ramsay and the Roaring...

Morris is a little boy who loves using his imagination. But most of all, Morris loves his classroom's dress-up center and its tangerine dress.Morris is a little boy who loves using his imagination. He dreams about having space adventures, paints...

Age range 12+After three years of high school, Margaret still isn't any closer to what she wants: to sing and dance on Broadway, to be a model like Twiggy, to be madly in love with someone other than Paul McCartney. It's not much to ask, but with her...

Age range 4 to 8Everyone knows that horses fart. Donkeys definitely fart. But royal unicorns?Glitterbelle is a new recruit to the princess's royal team of unicorns. She's expected to be regal and lovely and perfect all the time, but she's hiding a very...

Age range 3 to 6What can crayons do to save the planet?Something is happening to our big green and blue Earth! Pollution is making it hard for plants to grow, for animals to play, and for oceans to stay clean. But what can anyone do about it? On a yucky,...

An original and touching story of a little koala and monkey, the best of friends.Where are you going and where have you been?Gussie the Monkey and Max the Koala take us on a trip through the years of their friendship and accomplishments.They remember...

Groggle met Snarlina at her house one spooky night. A swarm of bats was fluttering. The moon was shining bright.When Groggle and Snarlina get dressed up to go trick-or-treating on Halloween, they hope to fill their pails with yummy loot from all their...

Age range 6+A fully revitalized editionof the 1926 classic, featuring full-colour versions ofthe original illustrations by E.H. Shepherd.Winnie the Poohhas enchanted readers of all ages for nearly one hundred years with its relatable, heart-warming...

Age range 3 to 6Can a special group of crayons save a school?Oh no, the school has lost all its colour! In a quiet town, a wave of gray has swept over a little school. Happy kids are now bored, bored, bored. Charming halls and play grounds are now dull,...

Age range 3 to 6 See how the Crayons remind Santa of the true meaning of Christmas!Oh no! Santa has lost his Christmas spirit. Feeling as though the magic and meaning of Christmas has slowly gone away, Santa makes a tough decision: This year, Christmas...

Age range 7 to 12Steve is back and ready for more adventures! But this time the excitement lands closer to home. While walking home from the village, Steve is surprised to hear a loud BOOM! When he returns home, he finds his wheat farm destroyed and a...

Age range 3 to 6Yara loves being the only mermaid in the lagoon where she plays with her friends all day. That is, until another mermaid arrives - and she wants to play, too. Can Yara adjust to no longer being the only mermaid?Dive into a world full of...

Age range 14 to 18A young adult romantic comedy that will appeal to fans of 10 Things I Hate About You and Jenn Bennett's Alex, Approximately.Seventeen-year-old Brynn Riley is perfect. She's on a hundred committees, has earned teacher's pet in...

Perfect for fans of the New York Times bestselling novel,Love & Gelatoby Jenna Evans WelchIt's no one's fault that Hallie Jacob is alone. That her grandpa got sick half a world away and so her parents yanked her to Colorado the last semester of her...

Time is running out for Grey and his squad. While they consistently rank in the top twenty players stuck in Fortnite Battle Royale, they need to be the top five to escape virtual reality and go home. Grey's team begins to fray apart, and he fears he...

Packaged together for the first time in a collectible box set, all six books from Danica Davidson's Unofficial Overworld Heroes Adventure series!Now all six books of Danica Davidson's Unofficial Overworld Heroes Adventure Series in one place! Now that...

Age range 14+Celebrated author Sangu Mandanna promises a gripping conclusion to the Celestial Trilogy inA War of Swallowed Stars.A prince without his kingdom.A kingdom without its princess.The destruction of the stars themselves.War is destroying the...