by Barb Langridge | Aug 7, 2022 | Picture Book
A boy builds a unique boat of his own with some help from his community in this new picture book by the critically acclaimed author of Alfie Sal loves the water. All day, he thinks about it: being out there, just him and the waves, alone. More than anything else, he...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 7, 2022 | Picture Book
From the author of the Purrmaids series comes a rollicking read all about a spoiled pug and her unexpected run-in with the great outdoors Roxie the pug lives a life of luxury. She loves fizzy drinks and fluffy pillows. She keeps her treats and chew toys close and...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 7, 2022 | Picture Book
A rollicking, spooky-fun trip through the most haunted home in America: the White House! It was late October, the moon was pale, late in October when it came by mail: a letter, a missive, a kind invitation to drum at THE MOST HAUNTED HOUSE IN THE NATION! When the...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 7, 2022 | Picture Book
A fairy tale of big waves and even bigger courage, inspired by the personal story of professional surfer Maya Gabeira, who smashed records and gender stereotypes. Young Maya is shy and often feels fragile and scared because of her asthma, except when she’s in...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 7, 2022 | Picture Book
Award-winning author Ying Compestine reimagines the classic fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood” from a Chinese perspective. By now, you have probably heard the old folk tale about a girl in a red cape. The truth is that the story took place here in China,...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 7, 2022 | Non-Fiction
A vibrantly illustrated biography about visionary artist Christo, encouraging creativity, perseverance, and appreciating the beauty all around us Christo (1935–2020) and Jeanne-Claude (1935–2009) are renowned for their large-scale, ambitious art installations that...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 7, 2022 | Picture Book
Practice makes progress in this multigenerational story about family traditions and the pursuit of the perfect challah Bubbie and Rivka are not the best bakers . . . yet. But they are starting a new tradition. Every Friday they will bake a challah together! Week after...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 7, 2022 | Picture Book
When a new friend sees him for who he truly is, Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name. —from the publisher ****** Perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Your Name is a Song, this picture book encourages...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 7, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
When a stray dog follows Clarice Bean home, she decides it’s up to her to take care of him. Now all she has to do is figure out how to keep him a secret from the rest of the family . . . Nothing ever happens except for sometimes. And only on rare-ish occasions, which...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 7, 2022 | Historical Fiction
A thrilling historical adventure about the rise of the KKK in Maine by the master of adventure himself, Rodman Philbrick. It combines the page-turning action of Wildfire with the historical depth and impact of Newbery Honor-winning The Mostly True Adventures of Homer...
