by Barb Langridge | Jun 8, 2022 | Picture Book
Jim the crocodile finds the courage to face his fear of swimming in this funny and charming debut picture book for fans of Jabari Jumps and Jean Reidy’s Truman! Jim the crocodile is scared of swimming—or rather, of sinking. His family’s swamp is just too deep, too...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 8, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Felicity’s sure she’s going to do something big. Exactly what is still a mystery, but she’ll figure it out. Her sister, Letty, teases Felicity that she never finishes stuff, but that’s just because Letty is so perfect. Still, life is good with plenty of...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 8, 2022 | Picture Book
The World Belonged to Us Two children’s book superstars—#1 New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Woodson, the author of The Day You Begin, and Leo Espinosa, the illustrator of Islandborn—join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, which is...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 8, 2022 | Picture Book
There is a glow to this book. That glow is very powerful. It says this book isn’t like all the other books – this one is special. When I opened it up I got goosebumps when I turned the pages. I shared it with a friend and she got goosebumps too. There...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 8, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Welcome to the Island of Vorn, where mythical creatures roam free and only the brightest students are invited to study them. In Book 1 of this riveting new middle grade graphic novel series, a gifted young cryptozoologist-in-training must learn to tame powerful...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 8, 2022 | Picture Book
Introduce your little ones to the power of imagination and the thrill of adventures, like exploring the jungle, from the comfort of their homes in both English and Spanish! Milo, an energetic girl confined to Abuelita’s plant shop, spends her time roaming the aisles...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 7, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Bree Paulsen’s brave little protagonist, Garlic, is back in this charmingly illustrated standalone companion to Garlic and the Vampire, serving up another tale of friendship, magic, and self-discovery. Give both books to readers who fell in love with Tidesong or Witch...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 7, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
An enchanting, farm-fresh debut graphic novel starring an unusual heroine who is braver than she realizes, for middle grade readers looking for a cozy, adventuresome read in the vein of Witch Boy or Be Prepared. Garlic feels as though she’s always doing something...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 7, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Anne of Green Gables with a twist: in this follow-up to Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy and The Secret Garden on 81st Street, this full-color graphic novel moves Anne Shirley to modern-day West Philadelphia, where where she finds new friends, new rivals, and a new family. When...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 7, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
The Princess Diaries meets Harriet the Spy when Abby—the most ordinary girl in the world—finds herself undercover at a summer camp for famous kids. From acclaimed author Jennifer Blecher, Camp Famous is an accessible and fun summertime adventure about fitting in,...
