by Barb Langridge | Oct 18, 2025 | Picture Book
How does a bear go to the ballet? A polar bear escapes into New York City in this heartfelt picture book from award-winning Afro-Latino artist Eric Velasquez. A wordless story of unlikely friendship that celebrates art and its ability to connect us. However, this...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 18, 2025 | Picture Book
New Yorker cartoonist Matthew Diffee makes his children’s book debut with this laugh-out-loud twist on the classic animal sound book. The cow says “moo.” The horse says “neigh.” Everyone can agree on these. But when the sheep says “baa,” the goat cuts in. The goat...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 18, 2025 | Picture Book
The cuteness meter is off the charts in this sweet and funny story from an exciting new picture-book talent, celebrating the chaos and joy that babies bring to our days. One Thursday morning, a box of babies arrived at this door. What do you do when a box of seven...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 18, 2025 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Thirteen-year-old Ivan is a tender-hearted vampire who prefers a plant-based diet. In his daydreams, he rejects his destiny and hangs out in the human world forever! But would it be worth it if it means hiding his truest self? Born into a family of vampires, cheerful...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 18, 2025 | Picture Book
Can gruff and grumpy Bear cheer up his usually upbeat friend Mouse? With signature with and whimsy, this delightfully mismatched duo is back in a much-anticipated seventh story! One fall day Bear is getting ready to have a picnic with Mouse. But when it’s time to...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 18, 2025 | Non-Fiction
Sometimes a dragon isn’t just a dragon—sometimes it’s a metaphor for creativity, in a free-spirited book inspiring kids to express themselves through words, art, and more. What should you do when you find a dragon? The first thing is to notice it, then hold it, look,...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 18, 2025 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Pirouette your way to the Shimmer and Shine dance studio! This first offering in a fun, inclusive, and accessible early chapter-book series brings the joy of dance to young readers. When Yara joins a community dance school, she meets lots of other children her age who...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 18, 2025 | Mystery
What would happen if you accidentally bought a doodle worth millions? Edwin Hodge finds out in this middle grade novel by Dan Gutman, bestselling author of My Weird School series. There were so many things Edwin Hodge didn’t know when he paid $10 for a cool poster of...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 18, 2025 | Non-Fiction
Fly high with the Bald Eagle, our national bird, in this new and updated edition of a classic from the go-to source for children’s nonfiction, Gail Gibbons. With it’s white head and tail feathers, the Bald Eagle is an iconic symbol of strength and freedom. These...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 18, 2025 | Non-Fiction
Take a walk with Charles Darwin in this electrifying new picture book from Sibert Medalist Nicholas Day. How do you work through a complicated idea, solve a tricky problem, or make a big discovery? Charles Darwin had a lot of ways to do it. He paced in circles and hit...
