Ethereal, evocative illustrations convey the wordless tale of a dandelion that transforms into a real lion who explores the great wide world, wondering if he will ever be content to return to his meadow home again.

Don't worry, Little Crab
by Chris Haughton

In the rockpool above the sea, live two crabs: Big Crab and Little Crab. Today, they're going for a dip in the sea. "This is going to be so great!" says Little Crab. But then Little Crab catches a first glimpse of the water... Oh. The waves! They're ENORMOUS. "JEEPERS!" Will Little Crab be brave enough to go in?

In a Jar
by Deborah Marcero

When Llewellyn, a little rabbit who collects ordinary things in jars, meets a young girl named Evelyn, he joins with her to capture the extraordinary.

Facts vs Opinions vs Robots
by Michael Rex

A laugh-out-loud, timely conversation about the differences between facts and opinions explains how to tell them apart, the importance of listening and the role that seeking further information plays in establishing truth.

The Magical Yet
by Angela DiTerlizzi

Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet!
Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon?Yet! Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out.

The Old Truck
by Jarrett Pumphrey

On a small family farm, an old truck falls into disrepair and lies nearly forgotten, except by the family's daughter. The truck is been part of her daydreams as she grows up and develops strength and independence. As an industrious young woman, she pulls the rusted and overgrown vehicle from its almost-grave and restores it.

The Paper Kingdom
by Helena Ku Rhee

Accompanying his parents to their night-shift jobs as office cleaners, young Daniel reluctantly joins in as they use their imaginations to transform the deserted building into a magnificent paper kingdom where he might one day rule.

The Three Billy Goats Buenos by Susan Middleton Elya

"A rhyming twist on the classic tale in which the goats help fix what is making the troll so grumpy in order to cross the bridge. Incorporates Spanish words and includes a glossary"--.

We are the Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption.

You Matter
by Christian Robinson

In this full, bright, and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empathetically explored, from a pair of bird-watchers to the pigeons they're feeding. Young readers will be drawn into the luminous illustrations inviting them to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected, and that everyone matters.

The Bossier Baby
by Marla Frazee

A new baby sister has arrived to challenge bespoke-suited Boss Baby’s dominant position in the home. This infant executive, complete with a laptop and dressed in pearls and a ruffled onesie, has implemented a business plan to restructure the organization from the top down.

The Boring Book
by Shinsuke Yoshitake

A child, bored by his toys, contemplates the emotion and concept of boredom, and whether or not it is boring to be an adult--or a child.

Dogography
by Maree Coote

Every part of me's a letter. Does that help you see me better? Look very closely. Can you see the hidden letters that spell me? How do you spell DOG? In this brand new collection of typographic doggy delights this award winning illustrator show you a whole new way to spell your best friend. Each picture is created using only the letters that spell each dog's name, and is partnered with a brief, amusing verse. The exact fonts used are provided in a key on each page to help readers find all the letter shapes and that spell each dog.

Pink
by Margaret Wild

Pink was born to stand out Pink is a small dinosaur who stands out from the crowd. Hide-and-seek is her favourite game, but her colour means she's always the first one to be found. She doesn't want to be pink anymore... until her difference helps her friends find their way home again. An adorable new picture book about accepting yourself and finding your strengths.

Underwear
by Jenifer Harney

A "Who's on First" sketch featuring underwear. After a bath, a happy-as-a-clam, carefree "Bare Bear" is halted in their soggy tracks by a very serious parental figure in the bathroom doorway: "Stop right there! / You should be wearing / underwear!!!"

Why?
by Adam Rex

Would-be supervillain Doctor X-Ray swoops into the mall, threatening destruction, only to be confronted by a little girl asking "why" to his every declaration, until finally he is forced to reveal, and understand, the root of his anger--and so departs inpeace.

You loves Ewe
by Cece Bell

Donkey becomes terribly confused when bespectacled Yam introduces their new friend, a lady sheep: “This is ewe.” “That is me? I yam so cute and fluffy!” Donkey, who struggled with grammar in this book’s uproarious predecessor, I Yam a Donkey (2015), cannot quite grasp homonyms. His little friend attempts to Yam-splain- but to no avail.

The One and Only Bob
by Katherine Applegate

Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan's friend Bob! Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.

Cubs in the Tub
by Candice Fleming

Read about Helen who becomes the first female zookeeper at the Bronx zoo. This is a terrific non-fiction book to read aloud. Filled with adorable baby cats, this is a story about love, dedication, and a new kind of family.

Mr. Marty Loves a Party
by Dan Gutman

Planning a backyard bash to celebrate his ninth birthday, A.J. invites his family, friends and favorite teachers from Ella Mentry School while facing skepticism about the party planner’s arrangements for rival clowns, a bubble blower and a singing cowboy.

Running Wild : Awesome Animals in Motion
by Galadriel

WatsonCreatures sprint, slither, and soar in this STEM-driven dive into the extraordinary, everyday ways animals move!

Ways to Make Sunshine
by Renee Watson

The Hart family of Portland, Oregon, faces many setbacks after Ryan's father loses his job, but no matter what, Ryan tries to bring sunshine to her loved ones.

Winged Wonders : Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery
by Meeg Pincus

Monarch butterflies swooped through and people wondered, "Where do they go?" In 1976 the world learned: after migrating, the monarchs roost by the millions in an oyamel grove in Mexico. This was a mystery that could only be solved when people worked as a team.

The World of Whales
by Darcy Dobell

Dive into an exploration of these majestic mammals, one of the most fascinating animal species on the planet.

Baseball: Amazing but True Stories
by Derrik Barnes

An illustrated book of true sports stories about baseball for middle grade readers by award-winning author Derrick Barnes, Who Got Game?: Baseball collects the coolest and most surprising tales about a favorite sport, from unsung heroes to priceless stories, stats, and amazing comebacks.

Bringing Back the Wolves
by Jude Isabella

An unintended experiment in Yellowstone National Park, in which an ecosystem is devastated and then remarkably rehabilitated, provides crucial lessons about nature's intricate balancing act.

Ghost Squad
by Claribel Ortega

Shortly before Halloween, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St. Augustine. Together, they must join forces with Syd's witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely's firefly spirits before it's too late.

The Girl who Speaks Bear
by Spohie Anderson

Discovered in a bear cave as a baby, 12-year-old Yanka dreams of knowing who she really is. Although Yanka is happy at home with her loving foster mother, she feels out of place in the village where the other children mock her for her unusual size and strength. So when Yanka wakes up one morning to find her legs have become bear legs, she knows she has no choice but to leave her village. She has to find somewhere she truly belongs, so she ventures into the Snow Forest with her pet weasel, Mousetrap, in search of the truth about her past.

Planet Omar :Accidental Trouble Magnet

by Zanib Maian

Welcome, readers, to the imaginative brain of Omar! You might not know me yet, but once you open the pages of this book you'll laugh so hard that snot will come out of your nose (plus you might meet a dragon and a zombie, what more could you want?). My parents decided it would be a good idea to move house AND move me to a new school at the same time. As if I didn't have a hard enough time staying out of trouble at home, now I've also got to try and make new friends. What's worse, the class bully seems to think I'm the perfect target.

Plastic: Past, Present, and Future
by Eun Ju Kim

Where does all the plastic waste go? Journey through the life cycle of plastic - how plastics are produced, the many uses of plastics throughout the last century, how our plastic use has spiralled out of control, and what we can do about it.

Stand Up Yumi Chung!
by Jessica King

When eleven-year-old Yumi Chung stumbles into a kids' comedy camp she is mistaken for another student, so she decides to play the part.

Black Brother, Black Brother
by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Suspended unjustly from elite Middlefield Prep, Donte Ellison studies fencing with a former champion, hoping to put the racist fencing team captain in his place.

Gloom Town
by Ronald L. Smith

Twelve-year-old Rory and his friend Izzy try to foil the plans of Lord Foxglove, for whom Rory works as a valet, and his inhuman accomplices from taking over the world.

Lila and Hadley
by Kody Keplinger

Avoiding people and her fellow canines at a rescue shelter, an abandoned dog is fostered by a teen with failing eyesight who resists her cane and wonders if the dog is too broken to rehabilitate.

Mananland
by Pam Munoz Ryan

Twelve-year-old Max, who loves the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow, sets out on a dangerous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds, armed with a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides.

The Only Black Girls in Town
by Brandy Colbert

The only two black girls in town discover a collection of hidden journals, revealing shocking secrets of the past.

Show me a Sign
by Ann Clare Lezotte

It is 1805 and Mary Lambert has always felt safe among the deaf community of Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard where practically everyone communicates in a shared sign language, but recent events have shattered her life; her brother George has died, land disputes between English settlers and the Wampanoag people are becoming increasingly bitter, and a "scientist" determined to discover the origins of the islands' widespread deafness has decided she makes the perfect "live specimen"--and kidnapped her.

We Dream of Space
by Erin Entrada Kelly

Cash, Fitch, and Bird Thomas are three siblings in seventh grade together in Park, Delaware. In 1986, as the country waits expectantly for the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger, they each struggle with their own personal anxieties.

When you Trap a Tiger
by Tae Keller

Moving with her parents into the home of her sick grandmother, young Lily forges a complicated pact with a magical tiger, in a story inspired by Korean folktales.