New Titles

Norman and the smell of adventure

Higgins, Ryan T.,


Norman the porcupine leaves his best friend Mildred the tree and sets out to find an adventure, but eventually decides that the best adventures are shared.
Date Published:2025

The Hawthorne legacy

Barnes, Jennifer (Jennifer Lynn),


Thanks to a DNA test, Avery Grambs knows that she is not a Hawthorne by blood, but clues pile up hinting at a deeper connection to the family than she had ever imagined. Grayson and Jameson, the enigmatic and magnetic Hawthorne grandsons, continue to pull Avery in different directions. Tobias Hawthorne left his entire fortune to Avery, a virtual stranger, rather than to his own daughters or grandsons and there are those who will stop at nothing to see Avery out of the picture-- by any means necessary.
Date Published:2021

Thanks to a DNA test, Avery Grambs knows that she is not a Hawthorne by blood, but clues pile up hinting at a deeper connection to the family than she had ever imagined. Grayson and Jameson, the enigmatic and magnetic Hawthorne grandsons, continue to pull Avery in different directions. Tobias Hawthorne left his entire fortune to Avery, a virtual stranger, rather than to his own daughters or grandsons and there are those who will stop at nothing to see Avery out of the picture-- by any means necessary.

Date Published:2021

52 ways to reconcile : how to walk with Indigenous peoples on the path to healing

Robertson, David, 1977-


A guide for non-Indigenous people eager to learn, or Indigenous people eager to do more in our collective effort towards reconciliation, as people, and as a country. As much as non-Indigenous people want to walk the path of reconciliation, they often aren't quite sure what to do, and they're afraid of making mistakes. This book is the answer and the long overdue guide. The idea of this book is simple: 52 small acts of reconciliation to consider, one per week, for an entire year. They're all doable, and they're all meaningful. All 52 steps take readers in the right direction, towards a healthier relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and a time when we are past trauma. By following these steps, we can live in stronger and healthier communities equally, and respectfully, together.
Date Published:2025

A guide for non-Indigenous people eager to learn, or Indigenous people eager to do more in our collective effort towards reconciliation, as people, and as a country. As much as non-Indigenous people want to walk the path of reconciliation, they often aren't quite sure what to do, and they're afraid of making mistakes. This book is the answer and the long overdue guide. The idea of this book is simple: 52 small acts of reconciliation to consider, one per week, for an entire year. They're all doable, and they're all meaningful. All 52 steps take readers in the right direction, towards a healthier relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and a time when we are past trauma. By following these steps, we can live in stronger and healthier communities equally, and respectfully, together.

Date Published:2025

Cat Kid comic club. 2, Perspectives /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Flippy, Molly, Li'l Petey, and twenty-one baby frogs each have something to say. Naomi and Melvin don't see eye to eye and Poppy perceives the world differently than her siblings. Will the baby frogs figure out how to work together and appreciate one another's point of view -- both inside and outside the classroom?
Date Published:2021

Crazy planes

Lopetz, Craig.


Includes index. "Crazy illustrations of real-life planes show young readers their parts and how we use these vehicles"--
Date Published:2023

Football : running back

Earley, Christina,


"A Stingray book." Includes index. "Have you ever wanted to be a running back? Learn about this position and what it takes to be the best. Are you ready to be a great running back on the football field? "--Back cover.
Date Published:2023

The blue umbrella nightmare

Sato, Midori, 1977-


Urban legends are supposed to be just that, legends. But recently, there has been a rash of unexplainable occurrences, and victims are starting to pile up.
Date Published:2024

The trickster shadow

Pawis-Steckley, Joshua Mangeshig,


Zoon’s shadow is always in his way. It makes a mess of his room, disrupts his class at school, and trips him on the soccer field. Zoon doesn’t know what to do! Until he tells his grandmother about it, and she gives him his grandfather’s drum. Its rhythm is like a heartbeat. If only Zoon can listen to the drum’s song, and ultimately to his own heart, he may yet find a way to thrive alongside his shadow.
Date Published:2025

Zoon’s shadow is always in his way. It makes a mess of his room, disrupts his class at school, and trips him on the soccer field. Zoon doesn’t know what to do! Until he tells his grandmother about it, and she gives him his grandfather’s drum. Its rhythm is like a heartbeat. If only Zoon can listen to the drum’s song, and ultimately to his own heart, he may yet find a way to thrive alongside his shadow.

Date Published:2025

Zamzam for everyone : sharing water at Hajj

Gutta, Razeena Omar,


Mariam is one of millions of people in Makkah for Hajj, the annual pilgrimage--a time to do good, share, and be thankful. But what can one child do to help at this once-in-a-lifetime event?
Date Published:2026

Get into knitting

Dyer, Janice,


Knitting projects are more than just scarves and hats! Creative readers will "get into" knitting with this title, which offers a clear and easy-to-follow look at knitting techniques, opening readers' eyes to the fun possibilities of extreme knitting projects! A comprehensive guide to knitting basics and trouble-shooting will allow any reader to let their creativity shine in knitting!
Date Published:2017

A Black girl and her braids

Owens, Jaylene Clark,


Based on the spoken word poem of the same name, this picture book adaptation celebrates braids of all styles and the proud Black girls who wear them.
Date Published:2026

My powerful hair

Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-


After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her.
Date Published:2023

How to say you're sorry

Calmenson, Stephanie,


"After hurting their friend's feelings, an elephant learns how to say they are sorry"--
Date Published:2026

How to read a very serious book

Messier, Mireille, 1971-,


Reading serious books is a very serious matter. Or so thinks a seriously knowledgeable narrator who guides two young readers as they practice various ways of presenting a Very Serious Reader persona to the world.
Date Published:2026

My first recipe book : recipes for the food kids really want to make and eat

Larrivée, Ricardo


A lively and fun cookbook written for kids and young teens--focused on the recipes they really want to make (bubble tea! ramen! tacos! milkshakes! pizza!)--from culinary icon Ricardo Larrivée. My First Recipe Book is a colorful cookbook written and designed with budding chefs at top of mind--intended for the many young people who love cooking, want to get their hands dirty, or even prepare their own party. These delicious dishes are recipes they'll actually want to make, written with the simple step-by-step instructions that kids can follow on their own.
Date Published:2025

A lively and fun cookbook written for kids and young teens--focused on the recipes they really want to make (bubble tea! ramen! tacos! milkshakes! pizza!)--from culinary icon Ricardo Larrivée. My First Recipe Book is a colorful cookbook written and designed with budding chefs at top of mind--intended for the many young people who love cooking, want to get their hands dirty, or even prepare their own party. These delicious dishes are recipes they'll actually want to make, written with the simple step-by-step instructions that kids can follow on their own.

Date Published:2025

Crazy cars

Lopetz, Craig.


Includes index. Crazy illustrations of real-life cars show young readers their parts and how we use these vehicles.
Date Published:2023

Desmond Cole ghost patrol. 1, The haunted house next door /

Miedoso, Andres


A fearless eight-year-old runs his own ghost patrol in this graphic novel based on the first book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series! Andres Miedoso just wants everything to be normal-boring. But after moving to a new town called Kersville, it quickly becomes clear that this place is anything but ordinary. His new neighbor, Desmond Cole, runs a Ghost Patrol, taking on any monster-catching job no matter how spooky, icky, or risky it might be. Grown-ups always have a lot of advice for new kids in town. But they never say what to do when the house--no, the entire town--is haunted!
Date Published:2026

A fearless eight-year-old runs his own ghost patrol in this graphic novel based on the first book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series! Andres Miedoso just wants everything to be normal-boring. But after moving to a new town called Kersville, it quickly becomes clear that this place is anything but ordinary. His new neighbor, Desmond Cole, runs a Ghost Patrol, taking on any monster-catching job no matter how spooky, icky, or risky it might be. Grown-ups always have a lot of advice for new kids in town. But they never say what to do when the house--no, the entire town--is haunted!

Date Published:2026

The final gambit

Barnes, Jennifer (Jennifer Lynn).


Avery's fortune, life, and loves are on the line in the game that everyone will be talking about. To inherit billions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is survive a few more weeks living in Hawthorne House. The paparazzi are dogging her every step. Financial pressures are building. Danger is a fact of life. And the only thing getting Avery through it all is the Hawthorne brothers. Her life is intertwined with theirs. She knows their secrets, and they know her. But as the clock ticks down to the moment when Avery will become the richest teenager on the planet, trouble arrives in the form of a visitor who needs her help--and whose presence in Hawthorne House could change everything. It soon becomes clear that there is one last puzzle to solve, and Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are drawn into a dangerous game against an unknown and powerful player. Secrets upon secrets. Riddles upon riddles. In this game, there are hearts and lives at stake--and there is nothing more Hawthorne than winning.
Date Published:2022

Avery's fortune, life, and loves are on the line in the game that everyone will be talking about. To inherit billions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is survive a few more weeks living in Hawthorne House. The paparazzi are dogging her every step. Financial pressures are building. Danger is a fact of life. And the only thing getting Avery through it all is the Hawthorne brothers. Her life is intertwined with theirs. She knows their secrets, and they know her. But as the clock ticks down to the moment when Avery will become the richest teenager on the planet, trouble arrives in the form of a visitor who needs her help--and whose presence in Hawthorne House could change everything. It soon becomes clear that there is one last puzzle to solve, and Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are drawn into a dangerous game against an unknown and powerful player. Secrets upon secrets. Riddles upon riddles. In this game, there are hearts and lives at stake--and there is nothing more Hawthorne than winning.

Date Published:2022

This ends in embers

Cole, Kamilah,


After her sister, Faron, is kidnapped by a brutal conqueror, Elara must use powers both modern and ancient to bring her home, and save their country from war.
Date Published:2025

Bear worries

Shaloshvili, Natalia,


At first, Bear is happily munching his cookie, until a thought creeps in: what if it's the last cookie? When this turns out to be true, he sets off for the stores--and his worries mount and mount. He worries about missing the bus . . . and it leaves without him. He worries he'll get lost . . . and gets lost. By the time he finds the cookie line, he's at the very back; and his worst worry comes true. The very last cookie goes . . . to Duck! But just when Bear thinks his worst fears have been realized, Duck gently shows him that worries don't have to end in disaster. By sharing his cookie and reminding Bear that 'what ifs' can lead to happy endings too, Duck helps his friend see that things often turn out better than expected.
Date Published:2026

At first, Bear is happily munching his cookie, until a thought creeps in: what if it's the last cookie? When this turns out to be true, he sets off for the stores--and his worries mount and mount. He worries about missing the bus . . . and it leaves without him. He worries he'll get lost . . . and gets lost. By the time he finds the cookie line, he's at the very back; and his worst worry comes true. The very last cookie goes . . . to Duck! But just when Bear thinks his worst fears have been realized, Duck gently shows him that worries don't have to end in disaster. By sharing his cookie and reminding Bear that 'what ifs' can lead to happy endings too, Duck helps his friend see that things often turn out better than expected.

Date Published:2026