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The Worrysaurus

Bright, Rachel,


Kirkus, July 15, 2020. Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic. But it isn't long before he starts worrying. Can he find a way to soothe his fears away?
Date Published:2020

Spider in the well

Hannigan, Jess,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, In this modern fable set in the town of Bad Göodsburg, a doctor, a shopkeeper, and a baker are upset that the local wishing well is broken and their seemingly noble wishes are not coming true. They send an overworked newsboy to investigate the problem and he finds a spider that has kept the gold wishing coins and now tells the boy the three townspeople's actual selfish wishes. The boy uses this information to bring the greedy townspeople to justice and help himself in the process.
Date Published:2024

Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, In this modern fable set in the town of Bad Göodsburg, a doctor, a shopkeeper, and a baker are upset that the local wishing well is broken and their seemingly noble wishes are not coming true. They send an overworked newsboy to investigate the problem and he finds a spider that has kept the gold wishing coins and now tells the boy the three townspeople's actual selfish wishes. The boy uses this information to bring the greedy townspeople to justice and help himself in the process.

Date Published:2024

Adela's mariachi band

Vega, Denise,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, Adela loves her family's mariachi band and longs to be in it but every instrument or dance she tries falls flat. Adela knows she must practice, but also wants to be a part of the band now. Then she finds a way to be a part of what she loves. Includes notes on mariachi music and bands, and further resources.
Date Published:2024

Beautiful butterflies

Goldish, Meish.


Series subtitle: The world of invertebrates. Science Books and Films, School Library Journal, Provides an overview of butterflies describing their physical characteristics, feeding methods, and life cycle.
Date Published:2008

Chicka chicka boom boom

Martin, Bill, 1916-2004,


There is a poster on the reverse of the dust jacket. Booklist, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, An alphabet rhyme/chant that relates what happens when the whole alphabet tries to climb a coconut tree.
Date Published:2009

Have yourself a cheesy little Christmas

John, Jory,


"12 holiday cards inside"--Cover. Kirkus Review, Big Cheese brags about his elaborate Christmas parties with their shiny decorations, extravagant gifts, and surprises galore. However, just as this year's party is about to begin, Big Cheese's washing machine floods his house and shuts off the electricity. Big Cheese believes Christmas is ruined. Then he calls his friend Wedge who happily agrees to host the party instead. Wedge provides a simple, cozy party with food, music, and friends. Big Cheese suddenly realizes what Christmas is all about. Includes twelve tear-out holiday cards.
Date Published:2025

"12 holiday cards inside"--Cover. Kirkus Review, Big Cheese brags about his elaborate Christmas parties with their shiny decorations, extravagant gifts, and surprises galore. However, just as this year's party is about to begin, Big Cheese's washing machine floods his house and shuts off the electricity. Big Cheese believes Christmas is ruined. Then he calls his friend Wedge who happily agrees to host the party instead. Wedge provides a simple, cozy party with food, music, and friends. Big Cheese suddenly realizes what Christmas is all about. Includes twelve tear-out holiday cards.

Date Published:2025

Max, a little axolotl : an original graphic novel

Spiotto, Joey,


Includes fun facts about axolotls"--Back cover. "It's Max's first day at Coral Elementary school. The school is filled with marine animals, like dolphins, crabs, and octopus. But none of the other students have ever seen an axolotl before... and they have SO MANY QUESTIONS. Where did Max live before? Is it true he can regrow any of his limbs? What happened to his old friends? This is too much attention for Max! Hiccup! Uh-oh... Max gets the hiccups when he's nervous. Can this little axolotl adjust to his new underwater school or will the pressure just be too much? This silly and sweet graphic novel explores themes of friendship, nature conservation,and so much more!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Includes fun facts about axolotls"--Back cover. "It's Max's first day at Coral Elementary school. The school is filled with marine animals, like dolphins, crabs, and octopus. But none of the other students have ever seen an axolotl before... and they have SO MANY QUESTIONS. Where did Max live before? Is it true he can regrow any of his limbs? What happened to his old friends? This is too much attention for Max! Hiccup! Uh-oh... Max gets the hiccups when he's nervous. Can this little axolotl adjust to his new underwater school or will the pressure just be too much? This silly and sweet graphic novel explores themes of friendship, nature conservation,and so much more!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Outside

Holm, Jennifer L.,


Pub Weekly, July 2025. Kirkus Review, August 2025. "A girl being raised in a compound doesn't understand how isolated and unusual her life is until she must encounter the outside world"--OCLC.
Date Published:2025

Dream on. 1 /

Hale, Shannon,


Includes Author's Note. "Something is missing from Cassie's life. Her parents don't have much money, she has to share her bedroom (and bed!) with her sisters, and her family never seem to have time for her. To make matters worse, her best friend Vali is always busy with a new friend. When Cassie gets a letter from a magazine sweepstakes with the words "YOU'RE THE WINNER" stamped on the front, she thinks it's the answer to all her problems. She could buy new furniture to replace their shabby old sofa. Or maybe a car so her family doesn't have to take two trips to go places. Or maybe she can make Vali her best friend forever by taking her on a fabulous vacation. The possibilities are endless, like an all-you-can-eat buffet! But will prizes really solve Cassie's problems? And what will she lose if she doesn't win anything at all?" --Publisher.
Date Published:2025

Includes Author's Note. "Something is missing from Cassie's life. Her parents don't have much money, she has to share her bedroom (and bed!) with her sisters, and her family never seem to have time for her. To make matters worse, her best friend Vali is always busy with a new friend. When Cassie gets a letter from a magazine sweepstakes with the words "YOU'RE THE WINNER" stamped on the front, she thinks it's the answer to all her problems. She could buy new furniture to replace their shabby old sofa. Or maybe a car so her family doesn't have to take two trips to go places. Or maybe she can make Vali her best friend forever by taking her on a fabulous vacation. The possibilities are endless, like an all-you-can-eat buffet! But will prizes really solve Cassie's problems? And what will she lose if she doesn't win anything at all?" --Publisher.

Date Published:2025

The (not so) superheroes

Haddow, Swapna,


"The Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best described as The Bad Guys meets Madagascar! -- In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin, and Barry the lemur have the WORST powers of all -- Zeb, Margarine, and Barry end up at the back of the line to have the Superpower Supermarket Manager grant them their superpowers and end up getting the short end of the stick. Margarine is granted the special ability to make macaroni and cheese. Barry the Lemur is gifted with the power to write neatly. And Zeb the Zebra can now blend in with a crosswalk...Working at a café and watching everybody else save the world day in and day out, Zeb, Margarine, and Barry wonder if they will ever get to be superheroes for a day themselves." --
Date Published:2025

"The Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best described as The Bad Guys meets Madagascar! -- In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin, and Barry the lemur have the WORST powers of all -- Zeb, Margarine, and Barry end up at the back of the line to have the Superpower Supermarket Manager grant them their superpowers and end up getting the short end of the stick. Margarine is granted the special ability to make macaroni and cheese. Barry the Lemur is gifted with the power to write neatly. And Zeb the Zebra can now blend in with a crosswalk...Working at a café and watching everybody else save the world day in and day out, Zeb, Margarine, and Barry wonder if they will ever get to be superheroes for a day themselves." --

Date Published:2025

Truck full of ducks

Burach, Ross,


Booklist, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Bernie the dog works for the Truck Full of Ducks company. He is on the road to make a delivery when one of the ducks eats the directions--not to worry, the flock know just how to find Bernie's customer, with a few hilarious pit-stops in-between.
Date Published:2018

There's a giraffe in my soup

Burach, Ross,


Kirkus, October 15, 2015. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, February 2016. An absurdly hilarious cumulative tale in which a mix-up at a fancy French restaurant leads to escalating problems with their cuisine.
Date Published:2016

The little butterfly that could

Burach, Ross.


Companion to: The very impatient caterpillar. Kirkus Review, March 2021. "A little butterfly persists through challenges"--OCLC.
Date Published:2021

Goodnight, Butterfly

Burach, Ross.


Companion to: The very impatient caterpillar. Butterfly wakes up while Porcupine is having breakfast, and Porcupine tries to explain what it means to be nocturnal and Butterfly considers the advantages of a nighttime life while trying to get back to sleep.
Date Published:2022

The very impatient caterpillar

Burach, Ross,


Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, A caterpillar struggles to be patient while he waits inside his chrysalis to transform into a butterfly. He learns that patience is hard, but also extremely rewarding.
Date Published:2019

Duck goes meow

MacIver, Juliette, 1972-,


"First published in 2023 by Scholastic New Zealand Limited"--Title page verso. Booklist, May 15, 2024. Woof! says Dog. Moo! says Cow. Cluck! says Hen, and Duck goes, meow. A little yellow duckling is amongst animal friends who are all sure of the sounds they make: hiss, neigh, moo, cheep, cluck and oink. But when Duck goes 'meow', the other animals say no, that is wrong, try again ... then Duck's mama arrives, and boy, do they get a surprise!
Date Published:2024

"First published in 2023 by Scholastic New Zealand Limited"--Title page verso. Booklist, May 15, 2024. Woof! says Dog. Moo! says Cow. Cluck! says Hen, and Duck goes, meow. A little yellow duckling is amongst animal friends who are all sure of the sounds they make: hiss, neigh, moo, cheep, cluck and oink. But when Duck goes 'meow', the other animals say no, that is wrong, try again ... then Duck's mama arrives, and boy, do they get a surprise!

Date Published:2024

Don't worry, bee happy

Burach, Ross,


Kirkus Review, October 2019. "Whether it is best friends picture day or the waggle dance, Bumble and Bee buzz around the pond, trying to engage Froggy in their playful activities--even coming up with a terrifying way to cure Froggy's hiccups"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

Let's play make bee-lieve

Burach, Ross,


Kirkus Review, Bumble and Bee buzz around the pond, playing make believe, and trying to tempt Froggy to participate in their games.
Date Published:2020

Let's bee thankful

Burach, Ross,


Bumble and Bee love their best friend, Froggy, and decide that this fall they are going to paint pumpkins and make pies. However, Froggy may want to start hibernating for winter instead.
Date Published:2020

Roll with it

Sumner, Jamie,


School library journal, September 2019. Publisher's Weekly starred, July 29, 2019. Kirkus starred, September 15, 2019. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, October 2019. Twelve-year-old Ellie, who has cerebral palsy, finds her life transformed when she moves with her mother to small-town Oklahoma to help care for her grandfather, who has Alzheimer's Disease.
Date Published:2019