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1) Magicalia
Author
Series
Magicalia volume 1
Publisher
Walker Books US, a division of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Description
Bitsy and her best friend, Kosh, are spending a normal evening playing video games--until a purple hamster the size of a bathtub barges in and eats Bitsy's gym clothes. Now it's a race against time to rescue Bitsy's dad from a mysterious kidnapper, which starts with learning the truth--that he, Bitsy, and Kosh can conjure magicores, creatures made from the energy of emotions. From magic-carpet-like huffluffs to shape-changing (and purring) copycats...
Author
Publisher
Piñata Books
Pub. Date
2025
Language
Multiple
Description
A picture book based on the true story of Ofelia T. Vasquez-Philo, who, along with four other women, worked tirelessly to open a non-profit cultural center in San Marcos, Texas, where children can study the arts at low or no cost. -- from author's note.
Author
Series
Norendy volume 3
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Description
When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) in his shop, he takes her in, names her Evangeline, and raises her as his own. The shoemaker's wife, however, fears that Evangeline has bewitched her husband, so when an opportunity arises to rid herself of the girl, she takes it. Evangeline finds herself far from her adopted father and her home, a tiny girl lost in the wide world. But she is brave, and she is resourceful, and with the...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Description
One fall day Bear is getting ready to have a picnic with Mouse. But when it's time to leave together, there is no tap, tap, tapping on Bear's front door. Where is Mouse, small and gray and bright-eyed? Bear sets out to meet him on the path, only to find his friend sitting alone on a stump, looking sad, lamenting the changes of the season leaves falling, flowers dying, birds migrating. I don't like it when things go away, Mouse says quietly. How can...
8) Busted
Author
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old's Oscar and Natasha assist an ex-mobster retiree bust out of his retirement community in exchange for money to help Oscar and his grandfather to stay in their home.
"Oscar Aberdeen is a bit of an oddball. He's a twelve-year-old who is an ace at playing bridge, loves Frank Sinatra, and attends a whole lot of funerals. He's also the youngest resident of Sunny Days Retirement Community by more than half a century -- and he wouldn't have...
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
"Join Curious George and the man in the yellow hat as they decorate their house, prepare for trick-or-treaters, choose their costumes, and set out for a night of Halloween fun"-- Provided by publisher.
10) The lost hat
Author
Publisher
AM Ink Publishing
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Description
"When a gust of wind sweeps Paige's beloved red hat into the ocean, an extraordinary adventure begins. As the hat drifts through the sea, it encounters a whale, a crab, and a kind turtle who discovers it fits him perfectly. Will the hat find its way back to Paige, or continue its journey? This heartwarming tale of adventure, friendship, and unexpected kindness is beautifully illustrated, bringing to life the wonders of the ocean and the delight of...
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Description
Three kids experience spine-chilling horrors in the small town of Hollow Hills.
Tony has a love of old comics... but when he goes poking around where he doesn't belong, will he find himself discontinued? Kylie is thrilled to have a summer job at the local pet store... but will the store's more gruesome creatures rub off on her? Teddy knows his new substitute teacher has a monstrous secret... but will telling the truth mean risking Mr. Howell's wrath?...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
©2025
Language
English
Description
"Nano and his older brother, Felix, are best friends. They do everything together: play dino smash monster truckers, express themselves through art, and even share super secret phrases, like 'totally grape' (Felix, by the way, is 'totally grape'). So, of course, when Felix starts hanging out in his awesome tree house, Nano goes with him. But wait--why is there a sign on the door that says 'No Nanos allowed'?"-- Front jacket flap.
Author
Series
Stella and Marigold volume 2
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Description
Sisters Stella and Marigold receive a book from their Cousin Judy that prompts them to make new friends, leading them to brainstorm creative ideas and plans that ultimately foster friendship and connection.
Author
Publisher
Tundra
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Description
"A picture book about a chicken, who knows deep down she's really a dinosaur. Her fellow chickens are confused, but Lena stays true to herself and works on her roaring and her chasing. When a weasel tries to break into the coup, Lena's bravery makes a big impression."-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
North-South
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
The tenth book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series encourages care and respect for the ocean and its creatures. Rainbow Fish and his friends have only ever heard stories about the nets that come through and take away shoals of fish from the ocean. Luckily, they've never had to experience that danger for themselves. All is peaceful until one day, Rainbow Fish and his friends come face to face with the trawling net. Even though getting...
16) Sparrow
Author
Publisher
Astra Young Readers, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Description
"In this moving picture book on the importance of hope, a small bird -- nestled in a dusty crack in the Western Wall -- feels a deep shift within, setting her on a path to overcoming her fear of change. One day, Sparrow wakes up feeling different. Her world is on the brink of change and she knows that she must prepare. As she flies from one familiar corner of her life to the other -- from the fruit stand to the top of the bell tower -- she searches...
17) My dear sea
Author
Publisher
Blue Dot Kids Press
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Description
Come on a family beach trip with a girl and her family as she swims in the waves, builds sandcastles, learns to keep the ocean clear of trash--and develops a bond with the sea. On a family beach trip, an excited young swimmer rushes to the water as her dad cautions her to respect the sea. As she swims in the waves and builds sandcastles onshore, she shares valuable lessons on responsibility that she learned from her best friend, the sea. As she explores...
18) Hap-pea holidays
Author
Series
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
"The holidays are here, and that means plenty of gifts to give and joy to share for the peas"-- Provided by publisher.
19) Ant party
Author
Publisher
Walker Books US, a division of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"It's another busy day at the ant hill. The farmer ants are collecting food, the worker ants are building tunnels and the soldier ants are guarding the queen. But for Andy, it's a very special day: it's his birthday! Word spreads for his 'small gathering'and, in no time at all, thousands of ants arrive to bust their best moves and tuck into dips. But as the party gets into full swing an unwanted guest arrives...The ants must work together to save...
Author
Series
Montgomery Bonbon volume 3
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Description
"Bonnie Montgomery (as her case-cracking alter ego Montgomery Bonbon) has been tasked with delivering a priceless diamond to Adderstone Manor, the home of retired master thief Fergus Croke. The plot thickens faster than a good roux when Croke is found dead hours later, and every one of his four protégés is suspected of the dirty deed. But when everyone is a crook, how does even the great Bonbon know where to begin? With the help of Grampa Banks...


