by Barb Langridge | Feb 15, 2026 | Non-Fiction
Discover the life of Muzoon Almellehan, from Syrian refugee to advocate, perfect for newly independent readers, in this Step 4 Biography Reader. Before she was the “Malala of Syria”, Muzoon lived in a province called Dara’a, in the country of Syria....
by Barb Langridge | Feb 15, 2026 | Non-Fiction
An evocative autobiographical picture book about Cree activist Na’kuset’s life as a young girl taken from her home along with thousands of other indigenous children during the 1960s, and the journey of discovery that leads her to reclaim her life and...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 15, 2026 | Non-Fiction
From basketball icon Brittney Griner comes a captivating memoir about her journey from early athletic stardom to her page-turning account of how she persevered in a Russian prison—now adapted for young adults. On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner arrived in Moscow...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2026 | Picture Book
An Indie Next Pick! Written by the author of the Caldecott-winning FIREWORKS! A young fox learns the joys – and surprises – of being independent in this lush new story from award-winning children’s book author, Matthew Burgess and rising-star illustrator, Julie...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2026 | Action / Adventure
They couldn’t be outlaws when they tried, but now they’re being framed as fall guys? Judy Moody creator Megan McDonald and illustrator Scott Nash bring back the lovable pair for a comedy full of mischief, magic tricks, and misperceptions. Thornton’s shiny new coin has...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2026 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
he New York Times bestselling creator of Hilo introduces new stories, new heroes, and new worlds with Hilo Presents! Miranda’s an average kid trying to make it through the school day—but is she also the SUPERHERO known as THE MIGHTY?! Get ready for mega-sized...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2026 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Max and Chaffy are back in another adventure, and this time they’re diving below the waves to explore the ocean floor! It’s another glorious day on Animal Island, but in the dark depths of the ocean is a map that leads to treasure, just waiting to be...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2026 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
The sun is shining and it’s a perfect day for a surprise party! But wait…where has Crumbles’ special strawberry cupcake gone?! Max and Chaffy are on a mission to find what has been lost. Join these hilarious explorers in another search and find...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2026 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
The Boggle family has just arrived on Animal Island, and Max can’t wait to find out all there is to discover! Max Boggle loves finding things. He loves putting them back where they belong even better! When Orlando the pilot mentions a mysterious creature that he’s...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2026 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
It’s a new day on Animal Island, but something is different… It’s snowing! New friend Jacob has arrived to search the snowy landscape for the elusive Ice Chaffy. Who better to help him than Max and Chaffy? Skip through snowy meadows, explore ice caves, and...
