by Barb Langridge | Jan 20, 2025 | Picture Book
A joyful ode to play and boyhood, perfect for readers who loved The King of Kindergarten. I am a big boy, Full of big boy joy! Big boys can climb high and go, go, go! Big boys can smash and crash. They can share and play. Playtime is the best time–a time of...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 20, 2025 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
When Evie Steinberg’s family moves right before seventh grade, she promises her dad that she’ll make sure everything goes perfectly. Maybe if she keeps her promise, he’ll finally forgive her for accidentally ruining the biggest moment of his...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 20, 2025 | Action / Adventure
Our Flag Means Death meets The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue in this YA historical fantasy about three queer and trans teens facing down a secret magical society. Cas has a rule: Don’t tell anyone. Not about the nagging gender discomfort, and...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 20, 2025 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Humor, heart, and Shakespeare abound in this middle-grade novel about Angus, a 10-year-old theater fanatic, his struggling family, and his changing relationship with big brother Liam. Perfect for fans of books that handle difficult subjects and family dynamics in a...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 20, 2025 | Non-Fiction
Poop! Ewwww! No, don’t say “Ewwww.” Ask, “Whose poop is that?” This simple, and yes, charming book asks this question about seven examples of animal poop. By investigating visual clues, young readers can learn to identify the animal through its droppings. For...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 20, 2025 | Picture Book
The Baby Loves Science board book series is big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. It’s time to get dressed! How does Baby know what to wear? She checks the weather–and learns about wind, the water cycle, precipitation, and prediction! Accurate...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 18, 2025 | Picture Book
A gorgeously written picture book about how healing it can be to return home, the natural beauty of the Philippines, and the concept of bayanihan. A trip home reminds us of who we are. Mateo and his dad live lonely, disconnected lives in the city. Every night at...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 18, 2025 | Picture Book
Zamzam divides his time between his grandparents’ homes in New York City in the United States and Alexandria in Egypt. While the two places are different in terms of sights, sounds, and flavors, they share much in common. But the most important thing they share is...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 18, 2025 | Romance
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • When it comes to romance, sometimes it doesn’t hurt to play games. A fun YA romcom full of fake dating hijinks! No one loves musicals more than Riley Morris—her dream is to be a Broadway director. But when the spring show is canceled, Riley...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 18, 2025 | Romance
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of Dungeons and Drama comes another gaming romance that’s sure to win you over! Quinn Norton is starting over at a new high school and hopes that joining a D&D game will be the trick to making friends. The plan sounds...
