by Barb Langridge | Feb 11, 2024 | Picture Book
Emma is a big dog with a lot of little dreams. She dreams of a cool roll in the grass, a warm spring walk, and food, of course. Every day her dreams get bigger, and bigger, until one day…they all come true! A beautiful classic-in-the-making, Caldecott Honor...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 11, 2024 | Picture Book
When Grandma comes for a visit, silliness and creativity are guaranteed, in this funny and endearing book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub; her kids’ gaga, Susan Straub; and award-winning illustrator Jessica Love. Gaga days are the best! That’s when this...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 11, 2024 | Picture Book
Maggie Smith, bestselling author of the viral poem “Good Bones” and the memoir You Could Make This Place Beautiful, delivers a lyrical and reassuring picture book perfect for calming active minds at bedtime (or anytime). At bedtime, when lights go out…sometimes...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 11, 2024 | Historical Fiction
In this novel set in 1914, 18-year-old Clara is determined to prove that she is as capable as any man and enlists in an ill-fated, all-male expedition to Antarctica.—from the publisher ******** A teen’s fight for suffrage turns into one of survival when her...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 11, 2024 | Picture Book
From Julia Donaldson, best-selling author of The Gruffalo, comes a charming minibeast twist on the ugly duckling story. Crawling through the garden, the little Woolly Bear Caterpillar wonders what kind of moth she will become. Bonny and bright, stunning and smart, but...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 11, 2024 | Picture Book
Pearl—a little gosling who loves to sing—joins the quaint world of Olivier Dunrea’s Gossie & Friends in this preschool-friendly picture book about finding your voice. Pearl sings sleeping songs, slurping songs, quietly, and loudly, all over the farm—all day...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 11, 2024 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
A stylish graphic novel about the unique angst, humor, and self-doubt that comes with going away to college—perfect for fans of Heartstopper. Everyone gets a fresh start. Who do you want to be? Sarah is leaving suburban Wisconsin for college n Minnesota. She has high...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 11, 2024 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
From the bestselling, award-winning creator of Almost American Girl comes an epic new graphic novel fantasy—a queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology. Perfect for fans of Nimona, Squire, and The Prince and the Dressmaker. Kai Song...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 11, 2024 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Ignacio “Iggy” Garcia is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen living his best life. After bumping into Marisol (and her coffee) at school, Iggy’s world is spun around. But Marisol has too much going on to be bothered with the likes of Iggy. She has...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 11, 2024 | Picture Book
From bestselling and award-winning husband-and-wife team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek, Finding Things is a child-centered, cozy, and conceptually rich picture book that explores storytelling, connections, luck, nature, and responsibility. For readers of Antoinette...
