by Barb Langridge | Jan 26, 2022 | Historical Fiction
Troublemaker follows the events of the LA Riots through the eyes of 12-year-old Jordan as he navigates school and family. This book will highlight the unique Korean American perspective. 12-year-old Jordan feels like he can’t live up to the example his older...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 26, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
This powerful, timely novel in verse exposes provocative truths about periods, sex, shame, and going viral for all the wrong reasons. After school one day, Frankie, a lover of physics and astronomy, has her first sexual experience with quiet and gorgeous Benjamin—and...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 26, 2022 | Fantasy
A spellbinding supernatural teen drama – and sequel to All Our Hidden Gifts. Maeve and her friends have revealed their powers and banded together as a coven: Roe can pick locks, Lily sends sparks flying, Maeve can read minds and Fiona can heal any injury. And...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 26, 2022 | Picture Book
Based on a true story, this sweet and playful picture book about a little lost narwhal introduces kids to the marine world and the surprising friendships under the sea. When little narwhal sets off on an adventure to see new sights, he finds himself far from home,...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 25, 2022 | Humor
2022 Geisel Honor Book Nothing Fits a Dinosaur is a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book! From award-winning author and illustrator Jonathan Fenske comes a funny, rhyming Level 1 Ready-to-Read that will have everyone asking the question: so what does fit a dinosaur? It’s...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 25, 2022 | Picture Book
A delicious and funny Mexican feast! Family Recipe for a Festive Story Time: Mix 1 birthday party, 1 delicious Mexican meal, and lots of children, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, and surprise guests into a fun romp. Add comic illustrations, jaunty rhythms, and...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 25, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Two brothers and a dog have fun at the beach! This Level C book is perfect for kindergarteners and rising first graders. Look. When two brothers at the beach find a shovel, they use it to discover all sorts of fun in the sun. I dig. I see a crab. I see stars. Very...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 25, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Explore the world with this Level B book, just right for first-time readers! I see an ant. I see a snail. I see a butterfly. Two brothers exploring the attic find a magnifying glass, and set out to see what they can see! Out in the backyard, they get a close-up look...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 25, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
2022 Geisel Honor book A boy hops around town on his pogo stick. I get cheese. I get bread I get apples. Very simple text and fun pictures support comprehension in this delightful book, ideal for new readers just starting out. Easy to read and brightly illustrated,...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 25, 2022 | Fiction
2022 Geisel Award Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner! In his next I Can Read adventure, Fox—the hilarious trickster character featured in Geisel Award-winning Fox the Tiger—overcomes his fear of monsters when he meets real nocturnal animals. Fox is up late in the...
