Most Searched Titles

Oasis

Guojing, 1983-


Pub Weekly, November 2024. Kirkus Starred, December 2024. Pub Weekly. Kirkus Starred. School Library Journal, January 2025. Booklist starred, February 2025. Horn Book Starred, March 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, January 2025. New York Times, February 2025. "JieJie and her little brother DiDi are living on their own in a barren desert while their mother works tirelessly to earn their admission into Oasis City. Their days are filled with weathering sandstorms and scavenging for water, but everything changes when they come across an AI-powered robot lying dormant in an abandoned junkyard"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Pub Weekly, November 2024. Kirkus Starred, December 2024. Pub Weekly. Kirkus Starred. School Library Journal, January 2025. Booklist starred, February 2025. Horn Book Starred, March 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, January 2025. New York Times, February 2025. "JieJie and her little brother DiDi are living on their own in a barren desert while their mother works tirelessly to earn their admission into Oasis City. Their days are filled with weathering sandstorms and scavenging for water, but everything changes when they come across an AI-powered robot lying dormant in an abandoned junkyard"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

The Polar Express

Van Allsburg, Chris.


Wilson's Children, October 2010. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 2006. Booklist. Catholic Library World, November 1996. Wilson's Children, November 1996. Book Links (A.L.A.), September 1995. A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.
Date Published:1985

Draw 50 beasties and yugglies and turnover uglies and things that go bump in the night

Ames, Lee J.


Wilson's Children. Wilson's Junior High School. School Library Journal. Wilson's Children, June 2001. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2001. School Library Journal. Booklist. Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing monsters, goons, and gruesome beasts.
Date Published:1988

Space : the final pooping frontier /

Bondor-Stone, Annabeth.


Booklist, June 2024. Horn Book, September 2024. Kirkus Review, May 2024. "This is a scientific history of pooping in space. From the earliest NASA missions up through the innovative results of their recent Space Poop Challenge design competition, we'll see the evolution of pooping on the final frontier. With fascinating facts and a few mishaps and discarded technologies along the way, we'll learn why it's so hard to deal with waste management in space"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Booklist, June 2024. Horn Book, September 2024. Kirkus Review, May 2024. "This is a scientific history of pooping in space. From the earliest NASA missions up through the innovative results of their recent Space Poop Challenge design competition, we'll see the evolution of pooping on the final frontier. With fascinating facts and a few mishaps and discarded technologies along the way, we'll learn why it's so hard to deal with waste management in space"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Encore, opera cat!

Weaver, Tess.


Alma the cat loves to sing and dreams of one day of singing on stage with her mistress, Madame SoSo, an opera singer.
Date Published:2009

No ordinary day

Ellis, Deborah, 1960-


Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Children, October 2012. School Library Journal starred, September 2011. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2012. Booklist starred, November 2011. Horn Book Starred, November 2011. Publishers Weekly, July 2011. Horn Book, April 2012. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2011. Kirkus Review, August 2011. Library Media Connection, January 2012. Valli has always been afraid of the lepers living on the other side of the train tracks in the coal town of Jharia, India, so when a chance encounter with a doctor reveals she also has leprosy, Valli rejects help and begins an uncertain life on the streets.
Date Published:2011

Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Children, October 2012. School Library Journal starred, September 2011. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2012. Booklist starred, November 2011. Horn Book Starred, November 2011. Publishers Weekly, July 2011. Horn Book, April 2012. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2011. Kirkus Review, August 2011. Library Media Connection, January 2012. Valli has always been afraid of the lepers living on the other side of the train tracks in the coal town of Jharia, India, so when a chance encounter with a doctor reveals she also has leprosy, Valli rejects help and begins an uncertain life on the streets.

Date Published:2011

The girl who drank the moon

Barnhill, Kelly Regan.


Title proper from title frame. "Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son Limited"--T.p. verso. School Library Journal starred, July 2016. Booklist starred, July 2016. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, September 2016. Pub Weekly, June 2016. Kirkus Starred, June 2016. New York Times, October 2016. Horn Book, September 2016. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2016. Teacher Librarian, October 2016. "An epic fantasy about a young girl raised by a witch, a swamp monster, and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, who must unlock the powerful magic buried deep inside her."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2016

Title proper from title frame. "Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son Limited"--T.p. verso. School Library Journal starred, July 2016. Booklist starred, July 2016. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, September 2016. Pub Weekly, June 2016. Kirkus Starred, June 2016. New York Times, October 2016. Horn Book, September 2016. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2016. Teacher Librarian, October 2016. "An epic fantasy about a young girl raised by a witch, a swamp monster, and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, who must unlock the powerful magic buried deep inside her."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2016

Girl of the southern sea

Kadarusman, Michelle, 1969-


Title proper from title frame. School Library Journal, April 2019. Booklist, April 2019. Kirkus Review, March 2019. Resource Links, April 2019. "A 14-year-old girl living in the Jakarta slums who longs to be a writer sees an opportunity to raise money for school fees when she survives a minibus accident and the locals begin saying she has magical good luck. But when the crowd turns against her and she discovers her father's plan to marry her off to an older man, she must summon courage and conviction to write her own story"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

Title proper from title frame. School Library Journal, April 2019. Booklist, April 2019. Kirkus Review, March 2019. Resource Links, April 2019. "A 14-year-old girl living in the Jakarta slums who longs to be a writer sees an opportunity to raise money for school fees when she survives a minibus accident and the locals begin saying she has magical good luck. But when the crowd turns against her and she discovers her father's plan to marry her off to an older man, she must summon courage and conviction to write her own story"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2019

The eagle mother

Huson, Brett D.


Title proper from title frame. "A . . . look at how the animals, people, and seasons within an ecosystem are intertwined. To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the eagle is an integral part of the natural landscape. Together, they share the land and forests that the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. Follow the eagle as she teaches her eaglets what they need to survive on their own..."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

Title proper from title frame. "A . . . look at how the animals, people, and seasons within an ecosystem are intertwined. To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the eagle is an integral part of the natural landscape. Together, they share the land and forests that the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. Follow the eagle as she teaches her eaglets what they need to survive on their own..."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Iqbal : advocate for children /

Williams, Florina.


Cataloged from publisher supplied information. Spoken audio file. Duration: approximately 02:01:39 hr. Originally released by Highlights Audio. A look at the life of Iqbal Masih, a Pakistani child who escaped from bondage in a carpet factory and went on to help liberate other children like him before being gunned down at the age of thirteen.
Date Published:2022

See no color

Gibney, Shannon.


Title proper from title frame. School Library Journal, October 2015. Pub Weekly, September 2015. Kirkus Starred, September 2015. Booklist, October 2015. Horn Book, April 2016. Library Media Connection, April 2016. Alex has always identified herself as a baseball player, the daughter of a winning coach, but when she realizes that is not enough she begins to come to terms with her adoption and her race.
Date Published:2015

Title proper from title frame. School Library Journal, October 2015. Pub Weekly, September 2015. Kirkus Starred, September 2015. Booklist, October 2015. Horn Book, April 2016. Library Media Connection, April 2016. Alex has always identified herself as a baseball player, the daughter of a winning coach, but when she realizes that is not enough she begins to come to terms with her adoption and her race.

Date Published:2015

The Baby-sitters Club.

Galligan, Gale.


v. number from spine. Based on: Kristy's big day / Ann M. Martin. "Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. "Kristy's mom is getting married, and Kristy is going to be a bridesmaid! The only trouble is, fourteen kids are coming in town for the wedding. Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, and Mallory think they can handle it, but that's before they spend a week changing diapers, stopping arguments, solving mix-ups, and planning activities. It's the biggest job the BSC has ever had, but they'll work together to make sure Kristy's big day is a success!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

v. number from spine. Based on: Kristy's big day / Ann M. Martin. "Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. "Kristy's mom is getting married, and Kristy is going to be a bridesmaid! The only trouble is, fourteen kids are coming in town for the wedding. Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, and Mallory think they can handle it, but that's before they spend a week changing diapers, stopping arguments, solving mix-ups, and planning activities. It's the biggest job the BSC has ever had, but they'll work together to make sure Kristy's big day is a success!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2018

The history of we

Smith, Nikkolas, 1985-


School Library Journal starred, July 2025. Booklist starred, May 2025. Horn Book Starred, July 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, May 2025. Publishers Weekly, March 2025. Kirkus Starred, May 2025. "A picture book about the origin and advancement of humans"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Charts for babies

Rial, Michelle,


"Through boldly illustrated timelines, pie charts, bar graphs, and Venn diagrams, young readers will learn about colors, opposites, shapes, feelings and much more in this unconventional picture book with the sweetest ending ever. Michelle Rial's colorful, graphic style and infectious rhyming text make this a real off-the-charts read-aloud"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Into the bewilderness

Gordon, Gus, 1971-,


Simultaneously published in hardcover: New York : HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2025. In the Bewilderness, life is good. Best friends Luis (the large furry one) and Pablo (the small furry one) spend their days wandering through nature, playing songs on the guitar, and eating Slow Joe McNally's pinecone porridge with their neighbors. When Luis receives an invitation to attend a performance of The Weary Mermaid in the big city, he finds it hard to ignore the allure of the bright lights. Luckily, he doesn't have to go it alone--and it's a good thing, because it's a long journey through the Bewilderness, and Luis has many questions. Will they meet laser-eyed gargoyles, zombie chickens, or tyrannical cow rulers? Will they get there on time? Why is quicksand so slow if it's called quicksand? Thankfully, with his grumpy but loyal best friend by his side, they'll soon find out.
Date Published:2025

Simultaneously published in hardcover: New York : HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2025. In the Bewilderness, life is good. Best friends Luis (the large furry one) and Pablo (the small furry one) spend their days wandering through nature, playing songs on the guitar, and eating Slow Joe McNally's pinecone porridge with their neighbors. When Luis receives an invitation to attend a performance of The Weary Mermaid in the big city, he finds it hard to ignore the allure of the bright lights. Luckily, he doesn't have to go it alone--and it's a good thing, because it's a long journey through the Bewilderness, and Luis has many questions. Will they meet laser-eyed gargoyles, zombie chickens, or tyrannical cow rulers? Will they get there on time? Why is quicksand so slow if it's called quicksand? Thankfully, with his grumpy but loyal best friend by his side, they'll soon find out.

Date Published:2025

Every Monday Mabel

Awan, Jashar.


School Library Journal starred, December 2024. Booklist starred, February 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, January 2025. Pub Weekly, November 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2024. Every Monday Mabel takes her breakfast outside and waits for her favorite part of the week: the garbage truck.
Date Published:2025

The fifth quarter.

Dawson, Mike, 1975-


v. number from spine. Kirkus Review, May 2022. "Just when Lori starts to get comfortable, things change again. Lori's friends have found new interests. Her dad goes back to work for the first time since she was born. And when her mom decides to start coaching in the new after-school basketball league, Lori's home life collides with her passion. To make matters worse, all her friends are playing for the opposing team. Lori feels frustrated and alone, like she might be falling behind in her game"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

v. number from spine. Kirkus Review, May 2022. "Just when Lori starts to get comfortable, things change again. Lori's friends have found new interests. Her dad goes back to work for the first time since she was born. And when her mom decides to start coaching in the new after-school basketball league, Lori's home life collides with her passion. To make matters worse, all her friends are playing for the opposing team. Lori feels frustrated and alone, like she might be falling behind in her game"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

My trip with Drip

Mark, Josephine, 1981-


Translation of: Trip mit Tropf. School Library Journal, August 2025. "The Wolf's code says that if someone saves your life, you need to return the favor. And if a bunny rabbit plugged into an IV drip saves your life, you're in for a real adventure"--Back cover.
Date Published:2025

Cute animals that could kill you dead

Hartman, Brooke.


School Library Journal, April 2025. Booklist, March 2025. Kirkus Review, May 2025. Profiles seventeen adorable animals like hedgehogs, sea otters, and dolphins, and the killer instincts they use to find food.
Date Published:2025

Drawing magical creatures!

Zoo, Keith.


"The 7 essential techniques & 15 fantastical creatures everyone should know!"--Front cover. "Show-How Guides: Drawing Magical Creatures is a primer for curious minds with a clear, .. graphic style that invites any kid to get started with drawing unicorns, dragons, and more. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of essential drawing techniques and 15 mythical beasts to draw. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to ... master the basics, regardless of how they learn"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

"The 7 essential techniques & 15 fantastical creatures everyone should know!"--Front cover. "Show-How Guides: Drawing Magical Creatures is a primer for curious minds with a clear, .. graphic style that invites any kid to get started with drawing unicorns, dragons, and more. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of essential drawing techniques and 15 mythical beasts to draw. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to ... master the basics, regardless of how they learn"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021