by Barb Langridge | Oct 6, 2021 | Fantasy
A budding dark sorceress determined not to use her formidable powers uncovers yet more secrets about the workings of her world in the stunning sequel to A Deadly Education, the start of Naomi Novik’s groundbreaking crossover series. At the Scholomance, El,...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 6, 2021 | Picture Book
“Home where my thought’s escapin’ Home where my music’s playin’ Home where my love lies waitin’ Silently for me” – Paul Simon (1966) I still love that song. When it was released, I was a tween and my home was a recently-constructed split level in East Northport, Long...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 6, 2021 | Picture Book
Zaza’s animal friends aren’t feeling well today. What do they need? A visit from Dr. Zaza! A perfect story to read on a sick day, or any day! For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s skills.—from the publisher At Clavis, our focus is...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 6, 2021 | Picture Book
Tilda’s world is just the way she likes it. She has her toys, books and friends. But then something happens that turns everything upside down and nothing is the way it was. Nothing seems to be right and gradually Tilda retreats into herself, into a dark place...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 6, 2021 | Fantasy
When a freak weather event puts everyone in danger during a Unicorn Academy trip to the coast, Shimmer’s newfound magic might be able to save them, if they can think fast and be very brave.—from the publisher 128 pages 9780593426722 ...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 6, 2021 | Fiction
Peek behind the curtain and find the Ballet Bunnies in this new full-color chapter book series featuring the most darling dancers you will ever meet! The Ballet Bunnies dance to the rescue! The Ballet Bunnies live at Miss Luisa’s School of Dance. The only kid...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 6, 2021 | Fiction
In this seventh Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry’s friendly spy competition might expose his magical secret! It’s a spy versus spy world when Henry enters into a spying contest with one of his best friends, Max Maplethorpe. But will Max find out a little too much...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 6, 2021 | Picture Book
Kids will look forward to their next nature walk after reading this playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds. The forest has lots to say… if you listen. When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is too. She listens carefully...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 6, 2021 | Picture Book
Even the grumpiest kiddos will cheerfully gobble up this the delicious follow-up to Crankenstein and A Crankenstein Valentine! This year, Crankenstein’s favorite day of all—Halloween—has gone rotten! Creepy-cool costumes, super-scary jack-o’-lanterns, and...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 6, 2021 | Non-Fiction
Part memoir, part call to action, this young readers’ edition dives into the inspiring life of the late U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings—from childhood through his time as chairman of the House Oversight Committee—and his tireless fight for justice. Elijah’s story...