by Barb Langridge | Oct 14, 2022 | Picture Book
A uniquely humorous approach to sadness, this picture book helps kids understand this big, heavy feeling while encouraging mindfulness and exploring what it means to be a good friend.—from the publisher 9780593564561 Ages 3-6 Keywords: sadness, dealing with...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 14, 2022 | Picture Book
A heartwarming picture book about a Chinese-American girl who grows to appreciate the traditional dishes her parents prepare for her and finds a way to share her lunch with her classmates. Everyone loves lunchtime. Everyone, that is, but Zia. At school, the other kids...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 14, 2022 | Picture Book
Adorable jungle animals explore kindness and the importance of respecting others in this playful and energetic romp. Ellie, the littlest elephant, is in a big hurry. She’s just learned to swim, and she’s excited to get to the water. She better get dashing...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 14, 2022 | Picture Book
A kindhearted wombat offers refuge to a parade of animal friends during an Australian bushfire in a delightful new picture book from New York Times best-selling creators Carmen Agra Deedy and Brian Lies. Australian bushfires roar above Wombat’s home. He is fortunate...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 14, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Saints of the Household is a haunting contemporary YA about an act of violence in a small-town–beautifully told by a debut Indigenous Costa Rican-American writer–that will take your breath away. Max and Jay have always depended on one another for their...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 14, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
The grandchildren of two rival Brazilian bakeries fall in love despite their families’ feud in this delicious debut rom-com perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Gloria Chao. Trust neither thin-bottomed frying pans nor Molinas. Lari Ramires has always known this to be...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 14, 2022 | Fiction
Layla and the Bots’ newest invention is going to make a big SPLASH! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content,...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 14, 2022 | Picture Book
Every person, no matter how small, can do something to change the world for us all! In her picture book debut, Taimani Emerald, has created a gentle introduction for young readers on what being an ally looks like. Whether it’s sharing, saving, joining, or...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 14, 2022 | Fiction
In this ninth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry blasts into space! Henry visits the Brewster Space Center with his class. But when his best friends think they spot a real-life alien and spaceship, Henry goes on an out-of-this-world adventure! With easy-to-read...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 14, 2022 | Picture Book
How big is big? In this large board book from award-winning creator Xavier Deneux, children learn how different animals compare in size: from the tall turkey to the enormous blue whale. The turkey is a big bird, but a bear is bigger. A walrus is big, but a hippo is...
