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Count out 12 ways to celebrate

and honor friends, family,

neighbors, and first responders

with small acts of kindness.

Natalie is stuck at summer camp

with her ex-BFF and some of the

worst activities ever! But is there a

benefit to being pushed outside of

your comfort zone?

Zeke the alien is confused by

Earth’s Valentine’s Day traditions—

especially when he receives a card

from a secret admirer! Can his

human friend, Harris, help him find

out who sent it?

Alma Sofia Esperanza José

Pura Candela’s very long name

connects her to her ancestors

and their amazing stories.

The 12 Days of Kindnessby Jenna Lettice illustrations by Colleen Malden

Format: Picture BookPages: 24

Teacher pick • Singing and rhyming Social-emotional learning

LEX: AD600L GRL: H DRA: 14

Absolutely Natby Maria Scrivan

Format: Graphic NovelPages: 240

Funny • Realistic fiction • School story

LEX: GN500L GRL: Q DRA: 40 AR: 2.6

The Alien Next Door: The Mystery Valentineby A. I. Newton illustrations by Anjan Sarkar

Format: Chapter BookPages: 112

Seasonal • Funny • Science fiction

LEX: 640L GRL: N DRA: 28–30 AR: 4.0

Alma and How She Got Her Nameby Juana Martinez-Neal


Award winner • All kinds of kids Social-emotional learning

LEX: 490L GRL: L DRA: 20–24 AR: 1.9

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Amy loves to make bao with her

family, but her buns keep coming

out all wrong. Will practice make

perfect?

Kamala (Ms. Marvel), Doreen

(Squirrel Girl), and Miles (Spider-

Man) are heading up north to

study alongside the X-Men. What

could possibly go wrong?

In this graphic novel adaptation

of a chapter in the classic series,

Stacey McGill is moving back to

New York! Could this mean the

end of the Baby-Sitters Club?

Karen has to get glasses—right

before picture day—and Yicky

Ricky is making fun of her! The

latest graphic novel adaptation

of the beloved series.

Who was he before he became

the greatest fighter of all time?

An inside look at Muhammad

Ali as a teen—written in a mix of

prose and verse.

Beginning readers will feel

empowered by learning the

world’s biggest words with this

fun, adorably illustrated picture

book.

Amy Wu and the Perfect Baoby Kat Zhang illustrations by Charlene Chua


Funny • Social-emotional learning All kinds of kids

LEX: AD490L GRL: K DRA: 16–18 AR: 2.6

Avengers Assembly: X-Change Students 101by Preeti Chhibber illustrations by James Lancett

Format: Illustrated HardcoverPages: 176

High interest • School story • All kinds of kids

LEX: 620L GRL: T DRA: 40–50

The Baby-Sitters Club® Graphix: Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Byeby Gabriela Epstein based on the novel by Ann M. Martin


Family and friendship • Favorite series All kinds of kids

LEX: GN340L GRL: S DRA: 40–50

Baby-Sitters Little Sister® Graphix: Karen’s School Pictureby Katy Farina based on the novel by Ann M. Martin


Family and friendship • Favorite series School story

LEX: GN510L GRL: R DRA: 40

Becoming Muhammad Aliby James Patterson and Kwame Alexander

Format: Hardcover BiographyPages: 320

Nonfiction • Award-winning author Poetry and verse

LEX: 1010L GRL: U DRA: 40–50 AR: 5.4

Big Words for Little Geniusesby Susan and James Patterson illustrations by Hsinping Pan

Format: Hardcover Picture BookPages: 32

Nonfiction • Favorite author • Animals

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Bilal’s friends have never tried his

family’s favorite dish—but he’s

hoping they’ll like it as much as

he does!

Therapy dog Buster will do

anything to help his boy, Tonio,

manage his anxiety—even if it gets

him dragged to Dog Court!

Ronnie Anne Santiago helped

her abuela make a tres leches

cake for a party—but now it’s

gone missing! Based on the hit

Nickelodeon series.

Cat Kid Comic Club is back in

session in the newest graphic novel

from Dav Pilkey! Can Li’l Petey

help the baby frogs learn how to

work together and appreciate each

other’s point of view?

Kevin the cat has some new kitten

playmates. They are cute and

cuddly, but they eat his food,

scratch his post, and nap in his

bed! Can this fussy feline cope?

Will Chicken Little fly the coop

when a wolf shows up—or will she

find out if this newcomer really

deserves his big, bad reputation?

Bilal Cooks Daalby Aisha Saeed illustrations by Anoosha Syed

Picture BookPages: 40

Award winner • All kinds of kids Teacher favorite

LEX: AD520L GRL: L DRA: 20–24

Busterby Caleb Zane Huett

Format: NovelPages: 336

Animal story • Family and friendship All kinds of kids

LEX: 690L GRL: V DRA: 40–50 AR: 4.6

The Casagrandes: Case of the Missing Cakeby Daniel Mauleón


Favorite characters • All kinds of kids Mystery

LEX: 680L GRL: N DRA: 28–30

Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectivesby Dav Pilkey

Format: Hardcover Graphic NovelPages: 224

Favorite author • STEAM connections Funny

LEX: GN270L GRL: T DRA: 40–50

The Cat Wants Kittensby P. Crumble illustrations by Lucinda Gifford


Funny • Animals • Parent pick

Chicken Little and the Big Bad Wolfby Sam Wedelich


Fractured fairy tale • Funny • Teacher favorite

LEX: AD530L GRL: J DRA: 16–18 AR: 2.1

Grace and her friends must

defend a newly hatched dragon

from mysterious evildoers—

and uncover a sinister plot

threatening the entire city!

Agency intel reveals a mole within

the organization, but when the

spies head to San Francisco to

investigate, things don’t go as

planned. The second book in the

bestselling series!

Katrina thinks life in the Witness

Protection Program is strange—

but the truth of what’s happening

is stranger still. Filled with thrilling

twists and turns!

When the power goes out, this

spud has to peel himself off his

comfy couch and go outside

in this picture book from the

creators of The Bad Seed.

Packed with graphics, photos,

and facts for curious minds, this

gripping nonfiction shows the

effects that deadly hurricanes

have had on American history.

Greg Heffley and sports just don’t

mix. But when everything is on the

line and the ball is in Greg’s hands,

will he rise to the occasion? Newest

book in the wildly popular series.

City of Dragons: The Awakening Stormby Jaimal Yogis and Vivian Truong


Magic and fantasy • High interest All kinds of kids

LEX: GN390L GRL: S DRA: 40–50 AR: 3.1

City Spies: Golden Gateby James Ponti


Favorite series • Action and adventure All kinds of kids

LEX: 780L GRL: Y DRA: 60 AR: 5.7

Concealedby Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Format: Novel Pages: 320

Mystery • All kinds of kids Action and adventure

LEX: 610L GRL: W DRA: 60

The Couch Potatoby Jory John and Pete Oswald


Favorite authors • Funny • Parent pick

LEX: AD550L GRL: L DRA: 20–24 AR: 2.8

The Deadliest Hurricanes Then and Nowby Deborah Hopkinson

Format: Narrative NonfictionPages: 208

Nonfiction • STEAM connections Timely topic

LEX: 990L GRL: Z DRA: 70

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shotby Jeff Kinney

Format: Illustrated NovelPages: 224

Funny • School story • Favorite series

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Jon is in for a speedy surprise

when his velociraptor egg

hatches! Based on the hit TV show,

this book has a gentle lesson

about teamwork and resiliency.

Children can use the attached

dry-erase pen to complete fun

reading and writing activities—

then wipe the pages clean for

more learning fun!

Mulan is finally old enough to

help prepare for her favorite

festival…but everything is going

wrong! Readers can explore

holiday traditions with a favorite

character.

From lizards that dance to keep

their feet cool to elephants that

use their ears like fans, this funny

and informative book reveals

how animals adapt to survive

warm weather.

Twin sisters Raquel and Lucinda

decide to make good use of the

pandemic lockdown—by trying to

reunite their divorced parents!

A contemporary twist on

The Parent Trap.

As seen in the Dodo’s viral videos,

three true stories about animals

who overcame the odds thanks to

a little love and kindness. Includes

16 pages of full-color photos.

Dino Ranch™: Blitz Breaks Loose!Format: Picture BookPages: 24

High interest • Favorite characters All kinds of kids

LEX: AD630L

Disney Learning: Puppy Dog Pals: Mission: Learn to WriteFormat: Wipe-Clean Activity BookPages: 32 pages

Favorite characters • Learning to read Interactive

LEX: AD440L GRL: J DRA: 16–18

Disney Princess: Mulan’s Lunar New Yearby Natasha Yim illustrations by Sophie Li


Seasonal • Favorite character All kinds of kids

LEX: AD600L GRL: M DRA: 20–24

Do Lizards Eat Ice Cream? How Animals Beat the Heatby Etta Kaner illustrations by Jenna Piechota


Nonfiction • Favorite series • Animals

LEX: 590L GRL: L DRA: 20–24

The Do-Overby Jennifer Torres


Family and friendship • Timely topic All kinds of kids

The Dodo: Comeback Kids: Three Animals Who Overcame the Impossibleby Aubre Andrus

Format: Photographic NonfictionPages: 256

Nonfiction • Animals • High interest

LEX: 820L GRL: P DRA: 34–38

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Junior is telling readers all about

the fur-raising time he had when

his humans went on a trip without

him! Diary-style chapter book

from a dog’s point of view.

Bear is hungry. Gertie wants to

help. But finding the perfect

snack will require patience and

teamwork! A read-aloud that will

make kids laugh.

Hazel likes to keep to herself. But

when she finds a list that rates

the girls at her school based on

their looks, she knows she has to

speak up.

The Forest Book is missing!

Without its precious knowledge,

things will start to go very wrong

in the Magic Forest. Can Mei use

her gem powers to find it?

Everyone thinks dragons are

sooo scary. But shouldn’t they

actually be afraid of Gilbert and his

goblin powers? Funny story about

appreciating what makes others

special.

When Emilia’s dad returns from

deployment, she thinks life will

get back to normal. Instead, it

unravels. Can working on an old

car bring everyone back together?

Dog Diaries: Mission Impawsible: A Middle School Storyby James Patterson with Steven Butler


Funny • Animal story • Favorite author

LEX: 820L

Don’t Eat That!by Drew Sheneman


Animals • Funny • Parent pick

LEX: AD500L GRL: K DRA: 16–18 AR: 2.0

Don’t Judge Meby Lisa Schroeder


School story • Realistic fiction • Timely topic

LEX: 620L GRL: V DRA: 40–50 AR: 4.1

Dragon Girls: Mei the Ruby Treasure Dragonby Maddy Mara


Magic and fantasy • Favorite series High interest


Dragons Are the Worst!by Alex Willan


Funny • High interest • Parent pick


Each Tiny Sparkby Pablo Cartaya


Realistic fiction • Family and friendship All kinds of kids

LEX: 680L GRL: V DRA: 40–50 AR: 4.4

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Even the fastest monster trucks

have to slow down every once in

a while. Can Elbow Grease help

his brother, Crash, learn when it’s

time to take a break?

Piggie is devastated when a big

guy takes her ball! Gerald is big

too…but is he big enough to help

his friend? This funny series is

beloved by beginning readers.

In this powerful and lyrical picture

book, a young girl learns to love

and celebrate her appearance. An

empowering tale of self-acceptance

and respect for one’s roots.

Fly Guy and Fly Girl meet a lizard

at the park. But wait…don’t lizards

eat flies? The newest book in the

bestselling series.

The new kid at school thinks

humans are better than robots!

There’s only one way to prove her

wrong: a contest…and Freddy the

robot is definitely going to win.

Inspired by professional wrestling,

this charming picture book

presents a family whose week

ends with a fun playtime activity

after dinner.

Elbow Grease: Teamwork Wins!by John Cena

Format: ReaderPages: 32

Favorite author • High interest Social-emotional learning

LEX: 400L GRL: G DRA: 12

Elephant & Piggie: A Big Guy Took My Ball!by Mo Willems


Favorite series • Learning to read Social-emotional learning

LEX: AD270L GRL: G DRA: 12 AR: 1.0

Eyes That Kiss in the Cornersby Joanna Ho illustrations by Dung Ho


Social-emotional learning All kinds of kids • Teacher favorite

LEX: AD610L GRL: I DRA: 16 AR: 3.7

Fly Guy & Fly Girl: Friendly Frenzyby Tedd Arnold

Format: Hardcover ReaderPages: 32

Learning to read • Favorite character • Funny

LEX: 490L GRL: J DRA: 16–18

Freddy vs. School: The Rivalby Neill Cameron


School story • Science fiction Family and friendship

Friday Night Wrestlefestby J. F. Fox illustrations by Micah Player


Funny • Parent pick • High interest


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The rooms in the dollhouse are all

mixed up! Join Gabby, Pandy, and

the rest of the Gabby Cats on an

adventure to set things straight.

Comes with a sheet of stickers and

punch-out trading card.

Having grown up with

segregation at public pools,

Celeste’s grandparents insist she

learn how to swim—but spooky

events are distracting her.

“Can I be president when I grow

up?” “What makes a person

good?” This girl learns that

asking questions is how we solve

problems, learn, and grow.

Join a boy and his dog as they

explore nature and take a stroll

through the countryside, greeting

all the signs of the coming season.

A curious butterfly doesn’t want

to go to sleep and risk missing

out on anything that might

happen at night! This funny

picture book includes facts about

nocturnal animals.

These tough trucks guide

kids through a busy day at the

construction site, where they’ll

learn to recognize and name all

different kinds of shapes.

Gabby’s Dollhouse: Mixed-Up DollhouseFormat: Picture BookPages: 24

Favorite character • Magic and fantasy All kinds of kids


The Girl in the Lakeby India Hill Brown


Mystery • Scary story Social studies connections

The Girl with Big, Big Questionsby Britney Winn Lee illustrations by Jacob Souva


Social-emotional learning All kinds of kids • Rhyming


Goodbye Winter, Hello Springby Kenard Pak


Seasonal • Nonfiction • All kinds of kids

LEX: AD440L GRL: I DRA: 16

Goodnight, Butterflyby Ross Burach


STEAM connections • Funny Favorite author

LEX: AD360L

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site: Bulldozer’s Shapesby Sherri Duskey Rinker and Ethan Long

Format: Board BookPages: 20 Trim: 6" x 5 ¾"

Favorite series • High interest Early concepts

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This first book in the Guardians of

Ga’Hoole series introduces Soren,

Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger, a

small but brave band of owls on a

quest to preserve their kingdom.

Creepella opens Mouse Island’s

first dating agency and hires

Geronimo as her assistant—but

someone is trying to sabotage

the matches! Can Geronimo keep

hearts from getting broken?

Having grown up on Paradise Ranch,

Caro takes pride in understanding

horses—and she clashes with the new

owner’s daughter, Chelsie. But the

girls may discover they have more in

common than they think.

These kids’ entry for the snowman

contest magically comes to life—

and runs away! They’ll have to

race through a trap-filled winter

wonderland to catch him. Fun

rhyming read-aloud.

These clever kids set all kinds of

tricky traps, but the tooth fairy

may just be too fast for them all!

Fast-paced read-aloud from the

popular How to Catch series.

Cupid shows readers how to

spread kindness and happiness

on Valentine’s Day by making

special cards and gifts for their

favorite people.

Guardians of Ga’Hoole #1: The Captureby Kathryn Lasky


Magic and fantasy • Favorite series Animal story

LEX: 730L GRL: V DRA: 40–50 AR: 4.8

Geronimo Stilton: Have a Heart, Geronimoby Geronimo Stilton

Format: Full-Color Chapter BookPages: 128

Mystery • Funny • Favorite series

LEX: 580L GRL: R DRA: 40

Horse Country: Can’t Be Tamedby Yamile Saied Méndez


Animal story • Realistic fiction All kinds of kids

LEX: 740L GRL: S DRA: 40–50

How to Catch a Snowmanby Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton


Rhyming • Favorite series • Seasonal

LEX: AD560L GRL: J DRA: 16–18 AR: 2.8

How to Catch the Tooth Fairyby Adam Wallace illustrations by Andy Elkerton


Rhyming • Favorite series • Seasonal


How to Help a Cupidby Sue Fliess illustrations by Simona Sanfilippo


Social-emotional learning STEAM connections • Seasonal


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This lively and motivating book

from NBA superstar LeBron James

reminds readers that tomorrow’s

success starts with the promises

we make to ourselves and our

community today.

A little girl can’t wait to win every

prize at her school’s Sports Day!

But maybe winning isn’t really the

point? This picture book delivers

an important message of self-

acceptance.

An 11-year-old boy experiences

the earthquake of the century in

this thriller from the bestselling

historical fiction series. Available

in English and Spanish.

From the Grand Canyon and

volcanoes to diamonds and fossils,

this funny introduction to geology

will help kids think differently

about our planet.

Alligators Mango and Brash use

spy technology—and toilet-based

travel techniques—to flush out the

forces of evil! Graphic novel series

for fans of Dav Pilkey.

Kitty feels so perfectly unicorn-y!

But when a “real” unicorn clops

over, Kitty feels no bigger than a

ball of lint. Can this unlikely pair

embrace who they are?

I Promiseby LeBron James illustrations by Nina Mata


Social-emotional learning All kinds of kids • Favorite author


I Really Want to Winby Simon Philip and Lucia Gaggiotti


Social-emotional learning All kinds of kids • Funny

LEX: AD640L GRL: K DRA: 16–18

I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 / Sobreviví el terremoto de San Francisco, 1906by Lauren Tarshis


Favorite series • Historical fiction Action and adventure

LEX: 610L–640L GRL: S–T DRA: 40–50

I’m Trying to Love Rocksby Bethany Barton


Nonfiction • High interest All kinds of kids

LEX: 570L GRL: O DRA: 34–38 AR: 3.6

InvestiGatorsby John Patrick Green


Funny • Favorite series Family and friendship


Itty-Bitty Kitty-Cornby Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham


Favorite author • High interest Social-emotional learning


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Everyone in Maggie’s life is

perfect at something, so she joins

every club she can think of to find

her one true passion.

When a famous rapper’s show is

canceled, Karma decides to put on

her own neighborhood concert

in this chapter book based on the

Netflix animated series.

Tag and his friends have found

Blaze the dragon’s firehawk family,

and now they want to return

home. But first they’ll have to get

through an underground maze in

the Land of the Firehawks!

Jack discovers a thriving monster

society—and decides to run for

mayor! Kids love this zombie

apocalypse series that inspired an

animated Netflix show.

Once a stray, Lily was saved by an

animal shelter. Now she rescues

other animals in trouble—like the

orphaned Amur leopard cub at

the zoo!

This charmingly illustrated

rhyming story follows a

raindrop from a cloud to the

ocean and back again.

Join the Club, Maggie Diazby Nina Moreno illustrations by Courtney Lovett


Realistic fiction • School story All kinds of kids

Karma’s World™: The Great Shine-a-Thon Showcase!by Halcyon Person illustrations by Yesenia Moises


Favorite character • All kinds of kids High interest

LEX: 690L GRL: S DRA: 40–50

The Last Firehawk: The Secret Mazeby Katrina Charman

Format: Chapter Book Pages: 96

Magic and fantasy • Favorite series Action and adventure

LEX: 500L GRL: O DRA: 34–38

The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Raceby Max Brallier illustrations by Douglas Holgate

Format: Illustrated NovelPages: 320

Favorite series • All kinds of kids Action and adventure

LEX: 660L GRL: T DRA: 40–50 AR: 4.6

Lily to the Rescue: Lost Little Leopardby W. Bruce Cameron


Animals • Favorite series Family and friendship

LEX: 700L GRL: O DRA: 34–38

Little RaindropFormat: Picture BookPages: 32

Nonfiction • Rhyming Teacher favorite

LEX: 520L GRL: K DRA: 16–18

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Little Red has a new skating

partner—and you won’t believe

what big eyes, sharp teeth, and

furry paws he has! Surprising

fractured fairy tale.

When Gilroy Goat starts teasing

him, Llama Llama knows exactly

what to do: walk away and tell

someone. But can he also find a

way to be kind?

A joyful, simply written

celebration of unconditional love

for cherished friends and family,

from the author of Be You!

This lonely planet has no one to

play with. Then one day, Earth

sends two rovers to visit! Includes

facts about Mars, the solar system,

and NASA’s space program.

Readers will experience the final

days of the civil rights legend

through stunning artwork and

lyrical poetry.

This introductory biography offers

an uplifting look at how Dr. King

used his big ideas and his voice in

the struggle for civil rights.

Little Red Gliding Hoodby Tara Lazar illustrations by Troy Cummings


Fractured fairy tale • Funny All kinds of kids

LEX: AD500L GRL: M DRA: 20–24 AR: 3.1

Llama Llama and the Bully Goatby Anna Dewdney


Social-emotional learning Rhyming • Favorite character


Love You by Heartby Peter H. Reynolds

Format: Hardcover Picture BookPages: 32 Trim: 7" x 7"

Favorite author • Seasonal Social-emotional learning


Mars’ First Friendsby Susanna Leonard Hill and Elisa Paganelli


STEAM connections • Family and friendship Social-emotional learning


Martin Rising: Requiem for a Kingby Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney

Format: Biography in VersePages: 128

Award-winning author • Nonfiction Social studies connections

LEX: 730L GRL: Z DRA: 70 AR: 4.8

Martin’s Big Wordsby Doreen Rappaport illustrations by Bryan Collier

Format: Picture Book Pages: 40

Award winner • Nonfiction Teacher favorite

LEX: AD610L GRL: S DRA: 40–50 AR: 3.4

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A young girl uses simple language,

drawings, and diagrams to explain

how the members of her family

are related to each other and to

her. Includes a fill-in family tree.

Imaan’s mom won’t let her have

a dog—so she starts a pet-sitting

business to show how responsible

she can be!

This clever boy tries to rescue a

baby dragon with just chewing

gum, lollipops, and a toothbrush!

An all-time classic.

After an oil spill separates Oliver

the sea otter from his family, he

teams up with a rambunctious pup

to find his way home!

Go beyond the bald eagle!

Discover 51 national animals that

represent the strength, values,

and histories of countries from all

seven continents.

Readers meet bright starfish,

spiky anemones, and other

colorful creatures that live in the

shallows in this introduction to a

unique animal habitat.

Me and My Family Treeby Joan Sweeney illustrations by Emma Trithart


Teacher favorite • All kinds of kids Social studies connections

LEX: 400L GRL: K DRA: 16–18

Must Love Pets: Furry Friends Foreverby Saadia Faruqi


All kinds of kids • Animal story Family and friendship

My Father’s Dragonby Ruth Stiles Gannett illustrations by Ruth Chrisman Gannett


Award winner • Magic and fantasy Action and adventure

LEX: 990L GRL: N DRA: 28–30 AR: 5.6

My Otter Halfby Michelle Schusterman


Animal story • Family and friendship Action and adventure

National Animals: Furry, Feathered, and Fantastic Symbols from Around the WorldFormat: Photographic NonfictionPages: 64

Animals • Nonfiction Social studies connections

LEX: IG980L GRL: R DRA: 40

National Geographic Kids™: Tide Poolsby Laura Marsh


Nonfiction • Animals Teacher favorite

LEX: 510L GRL: J DRA: 16–18

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Did you know that peanut butter

can be turned into a diamond?

Or that the world’s oldest pet

goldfish lived to be 43 years old?

Three hundred fifty amazing facts

paired with funny illustrations.

This nonfiction book shares

simple facts about all kinds of

bears, with a focus on shape, size,

color, and other early learning

concepts.

Budding geologists can discover

how rocks form, learn the names

of the coolest rocks and minerals,

and see examples of some rare

and beautiful gemstones.

From activists to Paralympians

to astronauts, these 18 men

and women will inspire readers

to learn more about Native

American culture today.

As one of the few kids of color

at Riverdale Academy, can

Jordan learn to navigate his new

school culture while keeping his

neighborhood friends and staying

true to himself?

After learning her fate is doomed,

Paisley sets out to protect her

brother, who is touched by the

ancient power of dragons…and to

find her missing mother.

National Geographic Kids™: Weird but True! 1Format: Photographic NonfictionPages: 216 Trim: 6 ½" x 6 ½"

High interest • Nonfiction Favorite series

LEX: IG820L GRL: Q DRA: 40

National Geographic Kids™ Look & Learn: BearsFormat: Photographic NonfictionPages: 32

Nonfiction • Animals • Early concepts

LEX: AD450L GRL: H DRA: 14

National Geographic Kids™: Bling!by Emma Carlson Berne


Nonfiction • High interest Favorite series

Native American Heroesby Dawn Quigley

Format: Biography CollectionPages: 32

Nonfiction • All kinds of kids Social studies connections

LEX: 990L GRL: S DRA: 40–50 AR: 6.4

New Kidby Jerry Craft


School story • Favorite author All kinds of kids


The Nightsilver Promiseby Annaliese Avery

Format: Hardcover NovelPages: 304

Magic and fantasy • Action and adventure Keepsake hardcover

LEX: 840L GRL: W DRA: 60

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This book will have readers

laughing all the way to bedtime

with its adorable, not-too-spooky

monsters. It also features positive

messages about sharing and

conquering your fears.

Jackie was the first Black player

in Major League Baseball, and his

bravery changed history. Popular

series of biographies featuring

comic-style speech bubbles.

Owly and Wormy have a hard time

accepting a new visitor to the

forest because of his scary looks.

Can they ever be friends?

Former Army rescue dog Sgt.

“Rico” Richochet, a bomb-sniffing

Malinois, is on his first post-

combat mission: to save an animal

shelter in Washington, DC. Written

by a former Army captain.

Discover all of the places,

characters, and activities that

Peppa loves in this shiny heart-

shaped board book.

Norman has always been

perfectly normal…until one day,

he grows a pair of wings! Can

he summon the courage to be

himself and fly? From the author

of Ruby Finds a Worry.

No More Monsters Under Your Bed!by Jordan Chouteau illustrations by Anat Even Or

Format: Hardcover Picture Book Pages: 32

Social-emotional learning Parent pick • Keepsake hardcover

Ordinary People Change the World: I Am Jackie Robinsonby Brad Meltzer illustrations by Christopher Eliopoulos


Favorite series • Biography Social studies connections

LEX: 540L GRL: O DRA: 34–38 AR: 3.4

Owly: A Time to Be Braveby Andy Runton

Format: Graphic Novel Pages: 128

Social-emotional learning Family and friendship • Favorite series

LEX: GN420L GRL: P DRA: 34–38

Pawtriot Dogs: Save the Sanctuaryby Samuel P. Fortsch


Animals • High interest Action and adventure

LEX: 660L GRL: Q DRA: 40

Peppa Pig™: Peppa LovesFormat: Shaped Board BookPages: 10 Trim: 8" x 8"

Favorite character • Seasonal Learning to read


Perfectly Normanby Tom Percival


Social-emotional learning Favorite author • Teacher favorite


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he forgets a few big things? This

early reader introduces kids

to Pete the Cat when he was

younger!

Wally Mammoth is stuck on an

iceberg in the Freezy Frozen

North! Can the Pikwik Pack work

together to deliver the perfect

package to help?

Everything changes when

Maya’s family moves to the

suburbs to open their latest

pizza shop. But her new crush

could be a slice of heaven.…

This updated guidebook

features the newest Pokémon

from every region, from Kanto

all the way to mysterious Galar,

from the Sword and Shield

games for Nintendo Switch.

When Mr. Fish has a bad morning,

his friends show him how to

understand and manage his anger.

The latest book starring a relatable

favorite character.

Peggy the shelter pup is being

fostered by Chloe, a little girl who

really wants a unicorn, not a pug.

Can Peggy convince Chloe to give

her a forever home?

Pete the Kitty: Ready, Set, Go-Cart!by Kimberly and James Dean


Favorite character • Learning to read High interest

LEX: 270L GRL: I DRA: 16

Pikwik Pack: Suki Goes with the FlowFormat: Picture BookPages: 24

Favorite characters • Family and friendship High interest

Pizza My Heartby Rhiannon Richardson


Romance • Realistic fiction All kinds of kids


Pokémon™ Legendary and Mythical Guidebook: Super Deluxe EditionFormat: GuidebookPages: 144

High interest • Favorite characters Nonfiction


The Pout-Pout Fish and the Mad, Mad Dayby Deborah Diesen illustrations by Dan Hanna


Rhyming • Favorite character Social-emotional learning

LEX: AD620L GRL: K DRA: 16–18

The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Unicornby Bella Swift


High interest • Animal story Family and friendship

LEX: 620L GRL: P DRA: 34–38

This illustrated version of a

traditional Iroquois tale offers

funny lessons on patience,

respecting Earth’s seasons and

cycles, and listening to friends.

For one young girl in Nazi-

occupied France, the only way to

escape her village and save her

father is to crack a code.

Rocket collects 100 acorns for the

100th day of school. There’s only

one problem—his squirrel friend

loves acorns!

This heartwarming book tells the

story of an irrepressible girl with

cerebral palsy whose life takes an

unexpected turn when she moves

to a new town.

All the animals of the Chinese

zodiac help this little girl deliver

a special New Year’s gift to her

grandmother.

Two fox kits are separated from

their litter—and discover a

dangerous world full of monsters!

Featuring eight interconnected

stories and 16 beautiful illustrations.

Rabbit’s Snow Danceby James and Joseph Bruchac illustrations by Jeff Newman


Myths, legends, and folktales Seasonal • Animals

LEX: 640L GRL: L DRA: 20–24 AR: 2.7

Rescueby Jennifer A. Nielsen


Historical fiction • Favorite author Action and adventure

LEX: 740L GRL: Y DRA: 60

Rocket’s 100th Day of Schoolby Tad Hills


Seasonal • Learning to read Favorite character

LEX: 440L GRL: F DRA: 10 AR: 1.4

Roll with Itby Jamie Sumner


All kinds of kids • Realistic fiction • School story

LEX: 740L GRL: U DRA: 40–50 AR: 4.6

Ruby’s Chinese New Yearby Vickie Lee illustrations by Joey Chou


Seasonal • All kinds of kids Social studies connections


Scary Stories for Young Foxesby Christian McKay Heidicker

Format: Short Story CollectionPages: 320

Award winner • Scary stories Animal stories

LEX: 640L GRL: T DRA: 40–50 AR: 4.4

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In the latest edition of the annual

almanac, young fans can get

the scoop on the top athletes

and rising stars in baseball,

basketball, football, soccer,

gymnastics, and more.

A cool new neighbor convinces

two brothers to get involved in

a moneymaking scheme where

friendships are forged, loyalties

are tested, and miracles just

might happen.

Squizzard the squid loves being

in charge. But one day, he pushes

his friend Toothy too far! Is he

doomed to be the loneliest kid at

Deep Reef Elementary?

Macca the alpaca loves silly caps and

taking naps. But can Macca take care

of his nieces and nephew who love

jumping and thumping? A fun read-

aloud with rhyming, rhythmic text.

Available in English and Spanish.

It’s bad enough that Jen has to

move to the country with her

mom’s boyfriend and his kids—but

now they’re living on a working

farm too! Relatable story about

family and community.

A powerful love potion turns

Jolina’s sworn enemy into her BFF!

A wonderful mix of magic and

reality, inspired by Filipino culture.

Scholastic Year in Sports 2022Format: Photographic NonfictionPages: 192 Trim: 7" x 9"

High interest • Nonfiction • Sports

LEX: IG980L GRL: X DRA: 60

The Season of Styx Maloneby Kekla Magoon


Award winner • All kinds of kids Family and friendship

LEX: 510L GRL: P DRA: 34–38 AR: 3.8

Squidding Around: Fish Feud!by Kevin Sherry

Format: Graphic Novel Pages: 96

Funny • School story • Favorite series

LEX: GN470L GRL: P DRA: 34–38 AR: 2.4

A Stack of Alpacas / Una pila de alpacasby Matt Cosgrove


Funny • Rhyming • Family and friendship

Stepping Stonesby Lucy Knisley


Family and friendship Realistic fiction • All kinds of kids

LEX: HL490L GRL: Q DRA: 40 AR: 2.6

Sugar and Spiteby Gail D. Villanueva


Magic and fantasy • Family and friendship All kinds of kids


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Readers can learn all about

Nickelodeon star Alaya “Lay Lay”

High: a rapper, dancer, yoga lover,

and gardener known for her

unique style and positive lyrics.

Includes photos on every page.

Readers will love guessing why the

silly old lady swallows a truck, a

tire, a chain, wood, metal, tools,

and screws! This kid-favorite series

is filled with fun rhyming text.

This bilingual concept book

introduces readers to shapes that

can be found across cultures,

from rectangular stone metates to

triangular slices of watermelon.

The school Face-Pulling

Championships are in trouble when

blue spots appear on everyone’s

faces! Can Dash figure out what’s

causing this outbreak? Funny

chapter book filled with action.

In this second book from the

bestselling series, Tristan must

rescue his grandmother from a

land of African myths and African

American folk heroes! For fans of

Rick Riordan.

Ty can’t wait to ride his scooter at

the park, but all he can seem to do

is wobble—until a new friend helps

him give it another try.

That Girl Lay Lay: It’s Time to #Slayby That Girl Lay Lay with Kwyn Bader

Format: Photographic NonfictionPages: 160

Biography • High interest • All kinds of kids

LEX: 820L GRL: R DRA: 40

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Truck!by Lucille Colandro illustrations by Jared Lee


Favorite series • Rhyming • Funny


Tortillas Are Round: A Book of Shapes / Las tortillas son redondas: Un libro de figuras geométricasby Roseanne Greenfield Thong illustrations by John Parra


Bilingual • Early concepts • Rhyming

LEX: 550L–560L GRL: M DRA: 20–24

Total Mayhem #2: Tuesday— The Curse of the Blue Spotsby Ralph Lazar


Funny • Favorite series Action and adventure

LEX: 750L GRL: Q DRA: 40

Tristan Strong Destroys the Worldby Kwame Mbalia


Action and adventure • Favorite series Myths, legends, and folktales

Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom!by Kelly Starling Lyons illustrations by Nina Mata


Learning to read • Award winner All kinds of kids

LEX: 280L GRL: G DRA: 12 AR: 1.3

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Bo the unicorn and his friends set

out on an adventure—and might

run into some yetis! But when

they disagree about the best path

forward, they’ll learn a quick

lesson about compromise.

After being forced to unplug at a

wilderness wellness camp, rich-

kid Jett Baranov stumbles upon

intrigue, adventure…and chaos!

From the author of Restart.

Nory is able to transform into

any animal—and she’s going

to Dunwiddle Magic School to

learn how to control her power!

The first book in the series that

inspired the Disney TV movie.

Ryan Hart has a lot on her mind:

school, self-image, and especially

family. But she’s a girl who knows

how to make sunshine out of

setbacks! For fans of Ramona

Quimby.

A woodpecker’s long, thorny

tongue means it can dig into trees

for food! Imaginative illustrations

show readers how animals use

their unique adaptations.

As a biracial kid, Stephen feels

like he’s living in two worlds with

different rules. Can he withstand

the pressure to pick a lane and

continue to be himself?

Unicorn Diaries: Storm on Snowbelle Mountainby Rebecca Elliott

Format: Full-Color Chapter BookPages: 80

Favorite series • High interest Magic and fantasy

LEX: 560L GRL: M DRA: 20–24

Unpluggedby Gordon Korman


Favorite author • Realistic fiction • Timely topic

LEX: 750L GRL: X DRA: 60 AR: 5.2

Upside-Down Magicby Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins


School story • Magic and fantasy Favorite series

LEX: 500L GRL: S DRA: 40–50 AR: 3.7

Ways to Make Sunshineby Renée Watson


Award-winning author Realistic fiction • All kinds of kids

LEX: 760L GRL: P DRA: 34–38 AR: 4.5

What if You Had an Animal Tongue!?by Sandra Markle illustrations by Howard McWilliam



LEX: 810L GRL: M DRA: 20–24 AR: 5.6

What Lane?by Torrey Maldonado


Realistic fiction • Family and friendship All kinds of kids

LEX: HL500L GRL: Y DRA: 60 AR: 3.5

A child revels in the first day of

snowy play in this rhyming read-

aloud that captures the joy and

excitement of a big snowfall.

Sixteen different animals

are battling it out in a huge

underwater fight—and readers

can gather the facts to guess who

will be the champion! Available in

English and Spanish.

Sunny the dragon has always

believed her destiny is to end

the war between the tribes—but

shattering news has shaken

her faith. The latest book in the

graphic novel version of the series.

When Pong escapes the prison

where he was born, the warden’s

daughter sets out to find him in

this Thai-inspired fantasy twist on

Les Misérables.

Using a mix of first-person

narrative, comic panels, and

essential facts, this engaging

biography focuses on Justice

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s trailblazing

journey to the Supreme Court.

Zayd has finally made the Gold

Team—but they’re struggling to

win, and his best friend, Adam,

is losing interest in the game.

Can Zayd bring everyone back

together?

When the Snow Is Deeper Than My Boots Are Tallby Jean Reidy illustrations by Joey Chou


Seasonal • Rhyming • All kinds of kids


Who Would Win?® Ultimate Ocean Rumble / ¿Quién ganará?® La pelea final del océanoby Jerry Pallotta illustrations by Rob Bolster



LEX: 660L–680L GRL: P–Q DRA: 34–40

Wings of Fire: The Graphic Novel, Book Five: The Brightest Nightby Tui T. Sutherland illustrations by Mike Holmes


Favorite series • Magic and fantasy Action and adventure

LEX: GN350L GRL: T DRA: 40–50 AR: 5.5

A Wish in the Darkby Christina Soontornvat


Award winner • Magic and fantasy All kinds of kids

LEX: 720L GRL: V DRA: 40–50 AR: 5.2

You Are a Star, Ruth Bader Ginsburgby Dean Robbins illustrations by Sarah Green


Biography • Timely topic Social studies connections


Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream: On Pointby Hena Khan


Sports • Realistic fiction • All kinds of kids

LEX: 650L GRL: Q DRA: 40 AR: 4.0

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