by Barb Langridge | Mar 31, 2022 | Picture Book
Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her mother at a local...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 30, 2022 | Picture Book
This extraordinary little book gives us a glimpse into the world of a young boy who has lost his mother and one of his legs in the Iran-Iraq war. We meet the boy in his room, where he recreates the conflict with an imaginary enemy and soldiers, trying to avenge his...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 30, 2022 | Fiction
An instant classic with a bear-sized heart, Hannah Gold’s debut novel is a touching story of kindness, adventure, and forging your own path—perfect for fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander. There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that’s what April’s...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 29, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Fans of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will love diving into the mysterious and witchy world of award-nominated creator Sweeney Boo. Enchanting full-color illustrations will be sure to charm readers as they explore the halls of Younwity’s Institute of Magic and...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 29, 2022 | Science Fiction
Facing a world dually altered by climate change and those who profit from it, Yolanda Cicerón will have to fight to save the last known beehive from extinction in this stirring new adventure by award-winning author Pablo Cartaya. In a future shaken by climate...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 29, 2022 | Picture Book
Got something in your life that makes you feel like you can always count on it? With that one thing you do anything and go anywhere? For this young lady that one special thing is…. a rubber band! A rubber band you might ask? What is so special about a rubber...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 29, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
A splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas! Bree can’t wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees—until she’s stuck with the only elective that fits her...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 28, 2022 | Picture Book
From beloved comedian, actress, and New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Haddish comes Layla, the Last Black Unicorn, a hilarious, original picture book tale about a lovable but awkward unicorn who learns why her uniqueness is her biggest strength. It’s not easy...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 28, 2022 | Picture Book
A Very Big Fall In this picture book destined to become a fall classic, life as a leaf is pretty sweet! This charming and reassuring picture book about finding joy in change will be returned to again and again. The weather is pleasant, the view is fine, and everything...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 28, 2022 | Non-Fiction
Did you know animals can use tools? In this fascinating book by award-winning pair Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, we learn all about what makes a tool a tool and the remarkable ways animals can use them to find food, protect their young, and more. Until 1960, when Jane...
