by Barb Langridge | Apr 15, 2021 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
In the third book in Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell’s beloved series about the Baxter children, Ashley and Kari Baxter struggle with what it means to grow up. When Kari Baxter is assigned an essay about what she wants to be when she grows up, her mind goes blank....
by Barb Langridge | Apr 15, 2021 | Action / Adventure
Judy Moody meets Netflix’s One Day at a Time in this first book in a new chapter book series featuring a young Cuban American girl who tries to find adventure based on the classics she read with her beloved abuela—can Dominguita become a noble knight? All Dominguita...
by Barb Langridge | Apr 14, 2021 | Picture Book
Turkey is off to school―or is he?―in this addition to the much-loved Turkey Trouble series. School is starting soon and Turkey can’t wait. Each day, he and his barnyard friends practice their writing and math. But when the school bus rolls up, they are booted off. It...
by Barb Langridge | Apr 14, 2021 | Author Information
Born February 9 Meet the author: https://mattdelapena.com/ ____________ Author bio: “Matt de la Peña is the New York Times Bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning author of seven young adult novels (including Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here, and Superman:...
by Barb Langridge | Apr 14, 2021 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
From Epic Originals comes an action-packed graphic novel series about a new breed of superhero. Return to Metro City’s furry underbelly in this exciting follow-up to Kirkus-starred Cat Ninja volume 1! When Leon brings a mystery egg home from school, Cat Ninja...
by Barb Langridge | Apr 14, 2021 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Beware, villains! Cat Ninja may appear to be nothing more than a silly internet meme. But he is evil’s greatest enemy, and the silent master of Kat Fu and carpet scratching! From Epic! Originals, Cat Ninja is a hilarious graphic novel series about a lovable cat...
by Barb Langridge | Apr 13, 2021 | Picture Book
2022 Caldecott Medal 2022 Newbery Honor Being different. Being different from the other people around you and being different from your own parents. Not fun. So what is it like to grow up in a family of immigrants, in a family who look different from the people...
by Barb Langridge | Apr 12, 2021 | Fantasy
One week …one week that might change the world. Five fights that night and the sweat was pouring down her face. It was a bad habit this fighting but after the first fight weeks ago she discovered she had fought off the grief and after the second fight...
by Barb Langridge | Apr 11, 2021 | Picture Book
Daddy’s nose is red. His eyes are sleepy. How can we make him feel better? Part of the Bright Start series, Feel Better, Daddy introduces and helps develop the idea of empathy for children aged 1–3. A big pot of “soup,” a beautiful drawing, a snuggle—a girl explores...
by Barb Langridge | Apr 11, 2021 | Picture Book
A fact-filled story about a little girl and an evergreen tree that grow up side by side. Perfect for anyone who loves the natural world—or wonders about the origins of their holiday tree. On the morning little Zee Cooper is born, a Douglas-fir seedling emerges from...
