New Titles

In my heart : a book of feelings

Witek, Jo, 1968-


Originally published in French in 2013 under the title Dans mon petit coeur. A young girl explores what different emotions feel like, such as happiness which makes her want to twirl, or sadness which feels as heavy as an elephant.
Date Published:2014

The color monster : a story about emotions

Llenas, Anna


One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color.
Date Published:2018

The story hunter

Reid, Barbara, 1957-


Published simultaneously in softcover by Scholastic Canada Ltd. "An extraordinary story that celebrates the art and origin of storytelling itself! In this unique and captivating new book, a curious stone age hunter-gatherer child follows Grandmother on an unusual hunting expedition into a deep cave. Overcoming fear of being swallowed by the dark, the child experiences the painted animals that spring to life on the cave walls and takes part in painting a new family story, leaving his marks in the form of handprints. Inspired by this magical experience, the child chooses to become a story hunter, carrying the community’s stories as they move on."--
Date Published:2026

Published simultaneously in softcover by Scholastic Canada Ltd. "An extraordinary story that celebrates the art and origin of storytelling itself! In this unique and captivating new book, a curious stone age hunter-gatherer child follows Grandmother on an unusual hunting expedition into a deep cave. Overcoming fear of being swallowed by the dark, the child experiences the painted animals that spring to life on the cave walls and takes part in painting a new family story, leaving his marks in the form of handprints. Inspired by this magical experience, the child chooses to become a story hunter, carrying the community’s stories as they move on."--

Date Published:2026

In my mosque

Yuksel, M. O.,


A picture book featuring culturally rich artwork celebrates the joys, rituals, and traditions that are practiced in mosques throughout the world, and includes a glossary and information about many historical and significant mosques.
Date Published:2021

The color monster : a pop-up book of feelings

Llenas, Anna


Released also under the title: The colour monster. We teach toddlers to identify colors, numbers, shapes, and letters—but what about their feelings? By illustrating such common emotions as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, this sensitive book gently encourages young children to open up with parents, teachers, and daycare providers.
Date Published:2015

The bear fairy

Coccia, Paul,


Spencer is determined to catch a fairy and show his friend Mariah. But the one he catches doesn't look like he expected it to ... this fairy is hairy. He eats all of Spencer's chips, and he isn't exactly the best houseguest. But an argument with Mariah makes Spencer realize that his new friend is perfect the way he is.
Date Published:2026

Sarabeth's garage

Florence, Melanie,


Sarabeth loves fixing cars with her dad, but her visiting grandmother believes girls shouldn’t do that. When Gran’s car breaks down and Sarabeth is the only one who can repair it, her skills challenge her grandmother’s assumptions and open her eyes to what girls can do.
Date Published:2026

The League of Littles

Lyall, Casey,


Eli, Lexi, and Mo, three trainees to an international organization that supports the needs of youngest siblings, accept their first mission and help find a lost hamster.
Date Published:2025

This is how a ball rolls : the science of wobbling, bouncing, spinning balls

Tekavec, Heather, 1969-


Tongue-twisting main text, informative science sidebars and wacky, colorful art combine in this unique informational picture book that begs to be read aloud. Can you name a "zigging, zagging, zippy" ball? How about a "score-some-points-and-win" ball? In a madcap romp that's part guessing game, readers will learn all about these balls and more, from teeny tiny marbles all the way up to the giant, person-sized Zorb.
Date Published:2025

Tongue-twisting main text, informative science sidebars and wacky, colorful art combine in this unique informational picture book that begs to be read aloud. Can you name a "zigging, zagging, zippy" ball? How about a "score-some-points-and-win" ball? In a madcap romp that's part guessing game, readers will learn all about these balls and more, from teeny tiny marbles all the way up to the giant, person-sized Zorb.

Date Published:2025

The great puptective. 2, Purranormal activity /

Tysoe, Alina,


"When a new neighbor moves into the house next door, Poppy the puptective couldn't be more uninterested. She's too busy solving the mystery of the unseen culprit chewing up all the furniture in her house. But when Poppy catches a possible ghost playing with Truffles's toys in the middle of the night, whatever's going on next door becomes urgent! Good thing Poppy and Truffles the cat are on the case!"--Amazon.
Date Published:2025

"When a new neighbor moves into the house next door, Poppy the puptective couldn't be more uninterested. She's too busy solving the mystery of the unseen culprit chewing up all the furniture in her house. But when Poppy catches a possible ghost playing with Truffles's toys in the middle of the night, whatever's going on next door becomes urgent! Good thing Poppy and Truffles the cat are on the case!"--Amazon.

Date Published:2025

Barefoot skateboarders

Singh, Rina, 1955-


The tiny village of Janwaar in Madhya Pradesh, India, gets a new skatepark, which inspires Ramkesh and all the local kids to learn how to skateboard, putting them on the map and uniting their community.
Date Published:2024

Plant attack! : the fascinating ways flora defends itself

Silver, Erin, 1980-


This illustrated nonfiction picture book explores the unique and disgusting ways plants protect themselves.
Date Published:2025

Dogs vs. humans : a showdown of the senses

Gibeault, Stephanie,


In showdown of the senses, who do you think would win, dog or human? In this book, the sensory abilities of dogs and humans are explained and compared, with a final tally provided at the end. Includes glossary.
Date Published:2025

Every little bit Olive Tran

Truong, Phuong,


"Olive Tran is turning ten! Now she can walk to school by herself and go to Kandy Korner whenever she wants. Finally! But when Olive finds out Mrs. Ly was pushed on the street and her brother's school friends had gross things thrown at them because they're Asian, she starts to feel less safe. And why doesn't her best friend Josh want to come to her birthday party at the trampoline park anymore? Olive knows something is wrong, but she is determined to have fun at her party. If she shows kindness, maybe others will too. Every little bit counts!"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Olive Tran is turning ten! Now she can walk to school by herself and go to Kandy Korner whenever she wants. Finally! But when Olive finds out Mrs. Ly was pushed on the street and her brother's school friends had gross things thrown at them because they're Asian, she starts to feel less safe. And why doesn't her best friend Josh want to come to her birthday party at the trampoline park anymore? Olive knows something is wrong, but she is determined to have fun at her party. If she shows kindness, maybe others will too. Every little bit counts!"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Salma speaks up

Ramadan, Ahmad Danny,


Salma’s best friend Riya has had a secret: she dreams of becoming a poet! So when their school’s Speech Club announces an assembly where the winner will get a spot in a city-wide writing workshop, Riya convinces Salma to join the club with her. But Nathan, another member of the club, keeps criticizing the girls for not speaking English “correctly.” Salma grows increasingly frustrated: why does Nathan get to decide which accents are good or bad? Also, Salma is worried about her beloved Khalou Dawood, who keeps canceling their dinner plans, although he claims he’s not sick. Through research and discussions with her family, Salma discovers what might be impacting Khalou and also gains the courage and confidence to embrace her voice and speak up for herself and others.
Date Published:2025

Salma’s best friend Riya has had a secret: she dreams of becoming a poet! So when their school’s Speech Club announces an assembly where the winner will get a spot in a city-wide writing workshop, Riya convinces Salma to join the club with her. But Nathan, another member of the club, keeps criticizing the girls for not speaking English “correctly.” Salma grows increasingly frustrated: why does Nathan get to decide which accents are good or bad? Also, Salma is worried about her beloved Khalou Dawood, who keeps canceling their dinner plans, although he claims he’s not sick. Through research and discussions with her family, Salma discovers what might be impacting Khalou and also gains the courage and confidence to embrace her voice and speak up for herself and others.

Date Published:2025

The big splash

Ahn, Angela,


Julia is dismayed to learn that Coach Marissa has to leave the Vipers swim team for an urgent family matter. Coach Nathan, their new temporary coach, is strict and humorless. He doesn't even let them have Splash Time! And it's not just Julia who's upset -- two of her teammates have even quit the team. So it's no surprise that the team is not enthusiastic when Coach Nathan asks them to put together a car wash fundraiser for the team. But then they learn that there's going to be a big increase in pool rental fees, which means the Vipers may lose practice days, or worse, not be able to swim at all. Julia takes the lead and gets the Vipers organized. Along the way, she learns more about her nemesis, teammate Olivia, and even Coach Nathan. Maybe first impressions aren't always the most accurate.
Date Published:2025

Julia is dismayed to learn that Coach Marissa has to leave the Vipers swim team for an urgent family matter. Coach Nathan, their new temporary coach, is strict and humorless. He doesn't even let them have Splash Time! And it's not just Julia who's upset -- two of her teammates have even quit the team. So it's no surprise that the team is not enthusiastic when Coach Nathan asks them to put together a car wash fundraiser for the team. But then they learn that there's going to be a big increase in pool rental fees, which means the Vipers may lose practice days, or worse, not be able to swim at all. Julia takes the lead and gets the Vipers organized. Along the way, she learns more about her nemesis, teammate Olivia, and even Coach Nathan. Maybe first impressions aren't always the most accurate.

Date Published:2025

Chomp-o-rama : the strange ways that animals eat

Birmingham, Maria,


Crunch… munch… slurp… CHOMP! These animals are hungry, and each creature has its own way of eating. Some dine in ways similar to humans. And others definitely do not. This nonfiction book offers creative comparisons between the way humans eat and the mealtime habits of a dozen other creatures.
Date Published:2025

The case of old MacDonald and his farm

Teague, Mark,


Office Busby is called to Old MacDonald's farm on April first where there is something suspicious and silly afoot.
Date Published:2026

Being the biggest

Mead, Molly,


A reassuring picture book that gently explores the emotional journey of becoming a big sibling.
Date Published:2026

I am a good friend

Harper, Charise Mericle,


A girl overwhelms her animal friends with her own idea of what friendship is, before learning how to be a good friend for them.
Date Published:2026