New Titles

The gruffalo

Donaldson, Julia,


A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake--only to have to outwit that creature as well.
Date Published:2016

Crow helps a friend

Fritz, Andrea.


School Library Journal, April 2024. School Library Journal. "Indigenous artist and storyteller Andrea Fritz tells the tale of a wood duck and a crow who turn a mistake into an opportunity for friendship and growth"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Dragon's Halloween

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Originally published by Orchard Books in 1993. Dragon is looking forward to Halloween: carving pumpkins, attending a costume party, and making pumpkin treats--but as usual things do not go smoothly.
Date Published:2020

Just joking sports

Funk, Joe.


Includes index. "Presents a variety of jokes and facts about sports, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, and riddles"--OCLC.
Date Published:2018

Pete the Kitty. 5 paw-some tales /

Dean, Kim, 1969-


Pete the Kitty and the unicorn's missing colors -- Pete the Kitty goes to the doctor -- Pete the Kitty and the case of the hiccups -- Pete the Kitty's outdoor art project -- Ready, set, go-cart!. "Join Pete the Kitty as he helps a friend, visits the doctor, gets creative, and more in this collection of five Pete-tastic stories bound up into one groovy book!" -- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin

Fry, Sonali.



Date Published:2014

A scar like a river

Graff, Lisa (Lisa Colleen), 1981-,


"Christy Ottaviano Books." As thirteen-year-old Fallon navigates friendship struggles, family upheaval, and the chaos of the school play, secrets from her past -- including the truth behind the large scar on her face -- threaten to surface, forcing her to find the strength to confront them.
Date Published:2026

The second life of snap

Kelly, Erin Entrada,


Twelve-year-old Zuzu befriends a guardian robot with a limited battery life that was given to her father as severance after being laid off from the mega corporation that controls everything.
Date Published:2026

Welcome to our classroom

Penfold, Alexandra.


May include a poster. "A Borzoi Book"--page facing title page. Kirkus Review, April 2026. Kirkus Review. "A teacher welcomes a new group of students on the first day of school and introduces an exciting and collaborative year ahead"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Even Steven

Finison, Carrie,


"A child who values fairness learns there are many different ways to share"--
Date Published:2026

Over and under the coral reef

Messner, Kate.


"Takes readers on a journey into the . . . coral reef of Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. Over the reef, terns circle and frigate birds soar. Sea turtles paddle and balloonfish float through the sparkling waves. But under thereef's arms, where nurse sharks prowl the seafloor and octopuses slip away into shadows, there waits a living rainbow of peacock flounders and blue damselfish, pink anemones and creamy conch shells. Discover the . . . world just beneath the waves--over and under the coral reef"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Takes readers on a journey into the . . . coral reef of Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. Over the reef, terns circle and frigate birds soar. Sea turtles paddle and balloonfish float through the sparkling waves. But under thereef's arms, where nurse sharks prowl the seafloor and octopuses slip away into shadows, there waits a living rainbow of peacock flounders and blue damselfish, pink anemones and creamy conch shells. Discover the . . . world just beneath the waves--over and under the coral reef"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Breakout

Wyman, Christina,


Thirteen-year-old Ellis, who suffers from chronic acne, struggles to navigate her relationships at home and at school while learning to feel comfortable in her own skin.
Date Published:2026

The many colors of Harpreet Singh

Kelkar, Supriya, 1980-


School Library Journal starred, August 2019. Kirkus Review, July 2019. "Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from pink for dancing to bhangra beats to red for courage. He especially takes care with his patka-his turban-smoothing it out and making sure it always matches his outfit. But when Harpreet's mom finds a new job in a snowy city and they have to move, all he wants is to be invisible" -- Amazon.
Date Published:2019

School Library Journal starred, August 2019. Kirkus Review, July 2019. "Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from pink for dancing to bhangra beats to red for courage. He especially takes care with his patka-his turban-smoothing it out and making sure it always matches his outfit. But when Harpreet's mom finds a new job in a snowy city and they have to move, all he wants is to be invisible" -- Amazon.

Date Published:2019

North for the winter

Podesta, Bobby.


School Library Journal starred, September 2025. Publishers Weekly, July 2025. Kirkus Review, August 2025. School Library Journal starred. Publishers Weekly. Kirkus Review. "What would you think if you saw a reindeer fly? When thishappens to Virginia, she isn't sure what to do--she's just lost her mom, she's in a new city, and everything seems so hard. But when she reluctantly confesses what she saw to her neighbor, Benny, he's convinced that flying reindeer can only mean one thing: this is Santa business"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal starred, September 2025. Publishers Weekly, July 2025. Kirkus Review, August 2025. School Library Journal starred. Publishers Weekly. Kirkus Review. "What would you think if you saw a reindeer fly? When thishappens to Virginia, she isn't sure what to do--she's just lost her mom, she's in a new city, and everything seems so hard. But when she reluctantly confesses what she saw to her neighbor, Benny, he's convinced that flying reindeer can only mean one thing: this is Santa business"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Teachers in the wild

Davidson, Brad, (Writer),


"A humorous guide teaching children how to react if they encounter their teachers outside of school"--
Date Published:2026

We are growing!

Keller, Laurie.


School Library Journal, August 2016. Booklist starred, July 2016. School Library Journal. Booklist starred. Kirkus Review, July 2016. Publishers Weekly Annex, September 2016. "Walt is not the tallest or the curliest or the pointiest or even the crunchiest. A confounded blade of grass searchesfor his 'est' in this ... story about growing up"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2016

The monster and puppet show!

Micucci, Kate.


Kirkus Starred, December 2025. Kirkus Starred. "When Monster meets Puppet, they decide to put on a show. Puppet knows what Monster should do! Monster should tell a joke! Monster should dance! Monster should sing! But the more Monster does, the more Puppet wants MORE"--Amazon.
Date Published:2026

Dark Lord : The teenage years

Thomson, Jamie, 1958-


Thirteen-year-old schoolboy, Dirk Lloyd, has a dark secret - in fact he is a dark secret. Dirk - according to his own account - is the earthly incarnation of a Dark Lord, supreme ruler of the Darklands and leader of great armies of orcs and warriors, intent on destruction and bloody devastation.
Date Published:2011

How the king of Elfhame learned to hate stories

Black, Holly.


Horn Book, January 2021. Kirkus Review, September 2020. Horn Book. Kirkus Review. "Cardan Greenbriar, High King of Elfhame, visits the mortal world to face the troll woman, Aslog of the West"--OCLC.
Date Published:2020

Pokémon. Mega evolution handbook.


Includes index. "Discover the power of Mega Evolution! Only certain Pokémon can harness this unique skill, which takes them beyond the limits of regular Evolution to a new and mighty form. This official insider's guide has all the stats and facts you need about Mega-Evolved Pokémon, so you can make the most of the Pokémon on your team!
Date Published:2026