Fiction

This Newbery Honor winner and #1 New York Times bestseller is a beloved modern classic. Hoot features a new kid and his new bully, alligators, some burrowing owls, a renegade eco-avenger, and several extremely poisonous snakes. Everybody loves Mother Paula’s...

A beautiful and uplifting novel in verse about family, friendship, journeys that take us far from home and back again, renewed and more courageous from the three-time Coretta Scott King Honor winner of The Skin I’m In! James Henry used...

A moving novel in verse in which a lost dog helps a lonely girl find a way home to her family . . . only for them to find family in each other along the way. From the Newbery Honor...

Thanks to her best friend, Reagan, Mallory Moss knows the rules of middle school. The most important one? You have to fit in to survive. But then Jennifer Chan moves in across the street, and that rule doesn't seem to...

From Drew Daywalt, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, and illustrator Mike Lowery comes a heavily illustrated, paper-over-board middle grade novel about Sam, a noble pug who will go to any lengths to...

Batcat is back in an original graphic novel about facing your fears and making new friends along the way. Batcat and Al the Ghost are great roommates—Batcat even shares their eye scream occasionally—but sometimes Batcat still craves solo them time....

Heidi Heckelbeck mixes up a magical cookie concoction in a new whimsically witchy adventure that’s perfect for beginning readers. Heidi can’t wait to enter the famous Heckelbeck Chocolate Chunk Cookies in the annual cookie contest at Brewster Elementary. But when...

New backpacks? Check! Besties Pizza and Taco are ready to head back to school, but are they ready to meet the cool new kid? B.L.T. wears sunglasses–even in school! He’s not even worried about being late to class. SO COOL!...

In this charming sixth book of the Good Dog series, Bo has his first snow day! One fine winter day, Bo experiences his first snow fall! Most of the animals on the farm know how to handle cold weather. But...

Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series. Book Two: Salma Writes a...

Henry uses magic to build an awesome fort…but is his new hideout haunted? Find out in this third Henry Heckelbeck adventure! Henry is just like any other normal kid. He plays soccer. He isn’t a huge fan of homework. He...

The adventures of Ivy and Bean continue in the fourth installment from series creators Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. In Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter, the two girls hatch a plan to prove that Bean's big sister...

Best friends Ivy and Bean are back and looking for adventure in the second installment of this engaging series. This time they've made an amazing discovery: a ghost in the school bathroom! Ivy and Bean can see its cloudy form...

‘I am Thankful’ shows how easy it is to be grateful for everything in life, even the little things. From waking up in the morning, to enjoying the warm sun, to going back to sleep and hugging your favorite teddy...

It’s the summer holidays, and Mark is looking forward to having a big adventure! But when his Mom and Dad announce that the family is going on a camping trip he becomes scared. Will Mark overcome his fear of the...

This story is about a caterpillar who accidentally went on an adventure, traveling far away from her home in the forest. She had an exciting experience, trying new foods and exploring new places. But at the end, she was the...

This book about gratitude teaches kids to see the good in everything. Danny tells Dad about his day and describes everything that happened. Although Danny’s day didn’t go as planned, he still managed to enjoy it. It turns out, that...

Mei finds an old album in Grandma’s house in Beijing. She discovers a charming character doing a back flip on a faded photo and surprisingly learns this is her late Grandpa. She wishes she could have spent more time with...

A long time ago, a young man named Ding Xian is finally qualified for the imperial examination held in the capital city. Ding Xian travels day and night. While he is passing through Wuyi Mountain, he is so tired that...

Pedro came from a family of artists who created papier-mâché sculptures. With newspaper, cardboard and glue, they made piñatas, masks and mojigangas, giant puppets used in parades and festivals in Mexico. As a boy, he helped his family by collecting...

In this poetic ode to grandmothers, a young girl likens her abuela’s long hair to strength, security and understanding. The black strands speak of “finding courage in the unknown,” while the white ones represent wisdom and hope. Camacho-Church evokes the...

“My name is Gerónimo Pérez, / but everybody calls me Bilingual. / I like my name Gerónimo, / but I like Bilingual better.” The boy speaks English and Spanish and loves the ease with which he can flip back and...

Children will be introduced to the fascinating world of space exploration through the adventurous journey of Luz Lucero, the first kid astronaut. The book sparks curiosity about space travel and encourages children to dream big about the possibilities of exploring...

2024 Pura Belpré Youth Illustration Honor Award and 2024 Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature Commended Title Illustrated by Pura Belpré-award winner and fine art artist, Jose Ramirez, in this bilingual picture book children will learn about the...

With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the rockin’ picture book about a tenacious girl who achieves her wildest dreams with a little help from her community and a broken guitar...

Jeannie is a hamster whose twin caregivers, Mateo and Martina, have lost interest in her. The twins’ little sister, Sophia, feels left out of her older siblings’ lives and longs to make Jeannie her own. When Jeannie repeatedly escapes from...

"Share[s] the bright hand-drawn style of beloved Scarry characters. The colours are gorgeous and it’s brimming with amusing details to keep little ones engaged... this one has eye-catching brio and plenty of pop."—The Times For fans of Richard Scarry comes...

In a gentle story from Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo, a shy young girl finds exploring her new city and making friends overwhelming—until a rescue dog helps her uncover the bravery that was always in her. A young girl and her...

A fun and touching debut that explores the power of finding your voice. Rudābeh (Rudy for short) loves to talk, sing, jump and shout. There’s just one problem: the adults in her life are always telling her that she is...

Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choice American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book With humor and heart and brought to life by Jonathan Nelson’s warm, distinctive artwork, Kim Rogers’s A Letter for Bob celebrates the treasured...