by Barb Langridge | Jul 17, 2020 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Black daughter, white father, white mother. Race, adoption, and identity collide in this award-winning #OwnVoices debut about a teen challenging the life she’s always known. Being a transracial adoptee doesn’t bother sixteen-year-old Alex Kirtridge-at...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 17, 2020 | Non-Fiction
Worshipped by millions of Hindus worldwide, Shiva (“the auspicious one”) is the god of love, righteousness, forgiveness, longevity, protection, health, and prosperity. He is said to bring good fortune, grace, and compassion. Shiva is depicted as clothed in ashes, with...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 16, 2020 | Picture Book
This hilarious picture book is about a sloth on the go. A sloth who is . . . very slowly . . . making his way to a major milestone: potty training! Today is Sloth’s big day. He’s excited. But he’s also nervous. What if something happens? What if...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 16, 2020 | Science Fiction
I’ve lived in nine towns in the past six years. I know my mom feels bad about it, but I don’t mind. Who wants friends anyway? All I’ve ever needed are my books. I’ve lived a thousand lives, had adventures I couldn’t even begin to imagine. To me, the places I...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 15, 2020 | Suspense / Thriller / Horror
From the acclaimed author of The Leaving comes a new psychological thriller that challenges our trust in the electronic devices we keep close. Eden, Eli, Marwan, and Ilanka barely know each other beyond having a class or two together. But when they are all summoned...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 15, 2020 | Picture Book
Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic, and it will affect the younger generation the most. So why not turn to the teacher kids like the most, Ms. Frizzle! Only the Friz can boil all the hoopla down to the scientific facts in a fun and informative way. With...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 15, 2020 | Picture Book
Big rig! Motorcycle! Fire truck! The creators of the Construction Crewseriestake to the road for an irresistible guessing game about things that go. Rumbly wheels, grumbly wheels, Hauling-up-the-hill wheels. Wheels go fast, wheels go slow. Shout what’s coming, if you...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 14, 2020 | Picture Book
It’s election day at the elementary school, and Curious George gets to join in the vote on the new school mascot! It’s election day, and Curious George is ready to cast his vote! On election day at the elementary school, Curious George and his friend the Man...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 14, 2020 | Non-Fiction
Introducing Puffin Little – beautifully designed, simple and engaging non-fiction books for young readers! Just because we’re LITTLE doesn’t mean we can’t learn BIG facts. Have you ever wondered how the ANZACs got their name? If you’re a Little Historian who...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 13, 2020 | Picture Book
A timely and timeless picture book about immigration, refugees, acceptance, and tolerance from a New York Times bestselling author. A young Parsi girl in modern times comes from India to live in America with her extended family. She feels so alone-like she’s not...
