New Titles Children’s March 2016 (arrived in February 2016)

• Audio Visual
• Into Reading
• Non-Fiction
• Older Fiction
• Picture Books
• World Languages
• Younger Fiction

Audio Visual

Alone for Christmas, directed by Joseph J. Lawson.

When a family visits Grandma's house on Christmas Eve, they leave their dog at home alone. And when burglars try to take the presents from under the tree, the dog must use every trick it knows to stop them.

Blinky Bill : the movie, directed by Deane Taylor.

Blinky Bill is a koala with a big imagination. An adventurer at heart, he dreams of leaving the little town of Green Patch and following in his explorer father's footsteps. Mr Bill went missing in the Outback sometime ago and Blinky is the only one who believes his father is still alive. When Blinky discovers a mysterious marker that hints at his Dad's whereabouts, he embarks on a journey that takes him beyond the boundary of Green Patch and into the wild and dangerous Outback. He quickly makes friends with Nutsy, a zoo koala, and Jacko, a nervous frill-necked lizard. Pursued relentlessly by a vengeful feral cat who has a personal score to settle with Blinky, the trio must learn to work together if they ever want to survive the rugged Australian landscape and find Blinky's father!

Christmas in wonderland [videorecording (DVD)], directed by James Orr.

After finding a large sum of money in a mall that they hope will make their holiday brighter, two kids find themselves on the run from the counterfeiters who made the money and want it back!

Impy's island, produced and directed by Reinhard Kloos, Holger Tappe.

"On a magical tropical island, a fun-loving group of misfit animals and people make a marvelous discovery...a baby dinosaur frozen since prehistoric times! Little Impy, as they call him, is loving his new family and ready to explore this strange new world. But when a king from a faraway country vows to capture the loveable baby dino for his private collection, all the inhabitants of Impy's island must join together to save their new friend".

In the dog house, director: Paul Rocha.

When a divorced mom tries to start dating again, her kids and her dog set out to sabotage the dates. They are successful until her high school sweetheart shows up and he's onto them and they do a comedic battle to sway their mom's heart away from her high school sweetheart back to their father.

Pan, directed by Joe Wright.

Peter is a mischievous twelve-year old boy with an irrepressible rebellious streak, but in the bleak London orphanage where he has lived his whole life those qualities do not exactly fly. Then one incredible night, Peter is whisked away from the orphanage and spirited off to a fantastical world of pirates, warriors and fairies called Neverland. There, he finds amazing adventures and fights life-or-death battles while trying to uncover the secret of his mother, who left him at the orphanage.

Molly Moon and the incredible book of hypnotism, directed by Christopher N. Rowley.

The story of a young orphan girl, Molly Moon, who comes across a book 'Hypnotism, An Ancient Art'. Learning its lessons, she hypnotizes her way to stardom in London and becomes rich and famous. But little does she know that an unscrupulous man wants her book. He tracks her to London, kidnaps her dog, Petula and blackmails Molly. In order to get her dog back, she must rob Shoring's Bank of all its jewels! And then she must find the friends she has lost from her hypnotic journey.

Doctor Proctor's fart powder, directed by Arild Frohlich.

By helping Doctor Proktor getting recognition for his amazing invention in a world quite different from ours, two lonely children get help to stand on their own two feet.

ABC kids Christmas. Volume 2.,

Simon says!,

From the acclaimed TV programme Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Series 2, Simon has selected his favourite episodes.

Birds, Kelvin Roy.

Octonauts. To the Gups!,

The Octonauts follows a team of adventure heroes who dive right into action whenever there is trouble under the sea. In a fleet of amazing aquatic vehicles, the Octonauts explore incredible new underwater worlds, rescue wonderful sea creatures, and often save the day before returning safely home to the Octopod. Under the leadership of Captain Barnacles Bear, closely flanked by Lieutenant Kwazii Cat and Medic Peso Penguin, the Octonauts are always ready to embark on an exciting new mission!

The adventures of Chuck & friends. When trucks fly.,

From global toy powerhouse Hasbro and inspired by the classic Tonka trucks, Chuck & Friends has quickly become a pre-school favourite! With episodes airing on Boomerang and toys in store now, join the little red Chuck and his brightly coloured vehicular friends as they learn the value of friendship and cooperation through play and adventure.

The Bolds, Julian Clary.

Mr and Mrs Bold are just like you and me: they live in a nice house (in Teddington), they have jobs (like writing Christmas cracker jokes) and they love to have a bit of a giggle. One slight difference: they're hyenas. Yes, that's right - they're covered in fur, have tails tucked into their trousers, and they really, really like to laugh. So far, they've managed to keep things under wraps, even when their children were born. But the nosey man next door smells a rat (or a hyena), and a trip to the local wildlife park, and the brilliantly wacky heist that results, could be the end of Teddington's best-kept secret. Whatever will the neighbours think?

Tunnels of blood, Darren Shan.

Darren, the vampire's assistant, gets a taste of the city when he leaves the Cirque du Freak with Evra the snake-boy and Mr. Crepsley. When corpses are discovered--corpses drained of blood--Darren and Evra are compelled to hunt down whatever foul creature is committing such horrendous acts. Meanwhile, beneath the streets, evil stalks Darren and Evra, and all clues point to Mr. Crepsley. Can they escape, or are they doomed to perish in the tunnels of blood?

Into Reading

Creta the winged terror, Adam Blade.

Evil Wizard Malvel has conjured up Creta, a terrifying monster that can unleash thousands of vicious insects from its body! Can Tom defeat Creta before the Beast destroys the whole kingdom?

Master Scatterbrain, the knight's son, Stephane Daniel ; illustrated by Christophe Besse.

Lancelot, son of Sir Scatterbrain and Prince of Luckless Castle, is in trouble. He has gone to rescue his friend, Agnes, from Deadwood Forest. All kinds of terrible creatures live there and he's not much good with a bow and arrow!

Mistress Scatterbrain, the knight's daughter, Stephane Daniel ; illustrated by Christophe Besse.

Mistress Scatterbrain is now at the age a princess is traditionally married to a knight. However, the knight has to prove his worth by rescuing her from danger first. Only Mistress Scatterbrain is not interested in getting herself in danger. In fact she wants to choose her husband herself and has has already fallen in love.

Splat the cat and the quick chicks, text by Laura Driscoll ; interior illustrations by Robert Eberz ; based on the bestselling books by Rob Scotton.

When Splat takes home his class project of fertilized chicken eggs, the eggs hatch and chicks wind up all over the place, forcing Splat to round them all up.

Beware of bears!, Vivian French ; illustrated by Cate James.

Vivian French introduces us to a world of stone age chaos as we follow the adventures of Pod, Pim and Little Nut. Join this quirky Stone Age family on a night fishing adventure. Tall Cousin and Pod have gone off to fish. Little Nut follows, so Pod joins in too. There's trouble when a hungry bear appears!

Brother trouble!, Vivian French ; illustrated by Cate James.

Vivian French introduces us to a world of stone age chaos as we follow the adventures of Pod, Pim and Little Nut. In Brother Trouble, Pim is being pushed to the limit by her brothers, who are up to mischief! They leave a mess wherever they go and keep stopping Pim from getting to learn how to make pots. When she finally gets started, all her brothers can do is sling mud! Where will the chaos end?

Little Nut's big journey, Vivian French ; illustrated by Cate James.

Vivian French introduces us to a world of stone age chaos as we follow the adventures of Pod, Pim and Little Nut. Join this quirky Stone Age family on a big journey. Winter is coming and Pod, Pim and Little Nut need to move home. They must find a cave quickly, the journey is dangerous!

Little Nut's lucky escape, Vivian French ; illustrated by Cate James.

Vivian French introduces us to a world of stone age chaos as we follow the adventures of Pod, Pim and Little Nut. Pod is not impressed when he and his brother and sister are charged with collecting berries. Pod would much rather join the old ones hunting and seeking out danger! But when he loses sight of Little Nut, trouble lies ahead how will he outwit a wild boar with its sights on his baby brother?

The pirates and the talent show, Adam and Charlotte Guillain ; illustrated by Rupert Van Wyk.

The Planktown Pirates are back! This time they want to show off their musical talents in a local talent competition. However, they don't have much musical talent, and they don't realise that they are up against their arch enemies the Gruseome Crew, who are bound to cause trouble!

Olympia the games fairy, Daisy Meadows.

Kirsty and Rachel are excited about the triathlon coming to town, and they plan to watch the swimming, biking, and running events, but when Olympia the Games Fairy's magic objects disappear, the girls set out to find them.

Pirate treasure, Christophe Miraucourt ; illustrated by Delphine Vaufrey.

Melinda and her brother Ricky discover the whereabouts of some secret treasure! However, the sinister Captain Crook is after the treasure too and takes the children to Skeleton Island where they must find the treasure or await their doom.

The pirate's daughter, Christophe Miraucourt ; illustrated by Delphine Vaufrey ; [English text and adaptation by Fabrice Blanchefort].

Melinda is struggling to find a birthday present for her Dad. What do you get a pirate who has everything?! Her brother Ricky soon starts to cause trouble and before you know it the two of them get themselves into terrible danger.

Amelia Bedelia by the yard, Herman Parish ; pictures by Lynne Avril.

Amelia Bedelia's mother loves garage sales so much, she decides to have one herself! But Amelia Bedelia loves her garage and does not want to sell it, so she and her parents decide to call it a yard sale instead. People come from all over the neighborhood to buy Amelia Bedelia and her parents' old things, and one woman even buys the yard!

Horrid Henry and the mega-mean time machine, Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Tony Ross.

There are more tricks in store for Horrid Henry and Perfect Peter in this hilarious story perfect for Early Readers.

Horrid Henry and the mummy's curse, Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Tony Ross.

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. When Henry hears the story of the terrifying ancient Egyptian mummy's curse, he can't wait to share it with Peter. But are they safe from the mummy? Or has the curse struck somewhere close to home? What's the difference between a mum and a mummy anyway? A funny, spooky story, perfect for Hallowe'en.

Nick Knight super sub, Sam Watkins ; illustrated by Davide Ortu.

Nic Knight loves all things Knight! He isn't interested in football.

Non-Fiction

Aliens, Sarah Tieck.

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about alien legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of aliens, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film.

Bigfoot, Sarah Tieck.

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about Bigfoot legends and how they influence

Children's services today : a practical guide for librarians, Jeanette Larson.

Here, one of America's foremost experts in public library services to children cover the basics of library services for children. Jeanette Larson highlights best practices and "toolkits" that provide tools and resources to quickly implement programs and services. Children's Services Today: A Practical Guide for Librarians offers basic background, practical experience, and best practices necessary for the successful provision of children's services in today's public library. Whether you are a part-time children's librarian in a small, rural library, a generalist assigned to provide children's programming in a medium-sized library, or a paraprofessional working in the children's department in a large urban library, this practical guide will help you implement dynamic programs and services that meet the needs of today's children and families.

Little kids' first big book of the world, Elizabeth Carney.

This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each continent. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, or any other time.

A beginner's guide to immortality : from alchemy to avatars, written by Maria Birmingham ; illustrated by Josh Holinaty.

Do you want to cheat death? If you said yes, then this is just the book you've been looking for the guide to immortality! Discover the ways people have attempted to live forever or died trying.

Ghosts, Sarah Tieck.

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about ghost legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of ghosts, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film. Table of contents, fun facts, critical thinking questions, glossary, and index included.

Witches, Sarah Tieck.

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about witch legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of witches, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film. Table of contents, fun facts, critical thinking questions, glossary, and index included.

My religion, your religion, Lisa Bullard ; illustrated by Holli Conger.

Lots of people practice a religion. What is similar about people's religious beliefs? How are people's religions different? A curious kid explores these questions within his/her family and among neighbours and friends.

The hard to swallow tale of Jonah and the whale, Joyce Denham, Amanda Hall.

Simple retelling of the biblical story of Jonah and the whale. It charts a dangerous mission, a man on the run, danger at sea, an incredible whale rescue and a grand finale about forgiveness.

Rules in the classroom, Paul Bloom.

The classroom is a place of learning, but it can also be filled with fun. Through simple text and supporting photographs, early readers will learn that listening to their teachers and being respectful of others is a lesson just as important as anything else learned in the classroom. Readers will understand the importance of basic classroom rules, such as raising your hand to ask a question, as well as how to interact with others in the classroom setting.

Mummies, Sarah Tieck.

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about mummy legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of mummies, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film.

Goldilocks and the three bears, Sebastien Braun.

A family of bears returns from a walk to find an unexpected visitor in their house.

The ugly duckling, Sebastien Braun.

Han's Christian Andersen's classic tale of belonging and self-discovery. An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.

Giants and trolls, Alice Peebles ; illustrated by Nigel Chilvers.

Is a massive Celtic warrior more powerful than the king of the trolls? This ranked lineup of mythical monsters answers that question and reveals more details about each legendary figure.

Mighty mutants, Alice Peebles ; illustrated by Nigel Chilvers.

Provides information on mythical creatures, including their special skills, where they come from, and how they could be

Demons and dragons, Alice Peebles ; illustrated by Nigel Chilvers.

Meet the fiercest dragons and the creepiest demons in the mythical universe. Who's the most powerful of them all? Check out the lineup to find out.

Vampires, Sarah Tieck.

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about vampire legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of vampires, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film.

Werewolves, Sarah Tieck.

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about werewolf legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of werewolves, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film. Table of contents, fun facts, critical thinking questions, glossary, and index included.

Zombies, Sarah Tieck.

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about zombie legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of zombies, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film.

Baa baa black sheep : five animal rhymes, [illustrated by Natalie Marshall].

This collection of five animal nursery rhymes includes Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Incy Wincy Spider, This Little Piggy, Hickory Dickory Dock and Little Bo Peep. Little hands will find stimulating pictures and interesting textures such as a soft woolly sheep, a fluffy spider and a silky little pig in this bright board book. There is a fun question for each rhyme to share with your toddler.

Twinkle twinkle little star : five bedtime rhymes, [illustrated by Natalie Marshall].

This collection of five bedtime nursery rhymes includes Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Wee Willie Winkie, Hush-a-bye, Baby, Hey Diddle Diddle and Rock-a-bye, Baby. Little hands will find stimulating pictures and interesting textures such as a a sparkly star, a glittery moon and a fleecy blanket in this bright board book. There is a fun question for each rhyme to share with your toddler.

A journey through space, Steve Parker ; illustrated by John Haslam.

Have you ever wondered what's in space? Take a journey through the solar system and beyond to discover the secrets of our amazing universe.

Moons, Aaron DeYoe ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Moons explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn how moons are made, find out which moon might have its own ocean of water, explore the moons that help keep Saturns rings in place and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning.

The universe, Kelly Doudna ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

The Universe explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn about the life cycle of a star, find out how our universe was created, explore nebulae, galaxies, black holes, giant stars and more.

Planets, Aaron DeYoe ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Simple text and illustrations describe the planets of the Earth's solar system.

Stargazing, Alex Kuskowski ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Stargazing explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn about Earths most famous astronomers, find out the difference between a meteor and a meteorite, explore the constellations in the night sky and more.

Extreme planet : Carsten Peter's adventures in volcanoes, caves, canyons, deserts, and beyond!, Carsten Peter with Glen Phelan.

Tornadoes, ice caves, glaciers, lightening -- no territory or phenomenon is too scarey for daring explorer Carsten Peter, who is right at home exploring the most outrageous places and raucous natural occurrences around the globe. Kids can follow along as he heads into extreme places and reveals the science and background behind these seemingly unexplainable natural places and phenomenon. Underlying each of his adventures is a dose of hard science, intriguing history, provocative images, tips, gear & gadget advice, and more to help kids learn about the Earth how they can help preserve the planet.

The big dinosaur book.,

The Big Book of Dinosaurs is the perfect book for the child who wants to know absolutely everything about life on prehistoric Earth. This brightly illustrated book discusses the four major groups of reptile: the carnivores, the herbivores, those that swam and those that flew, in an entertaining and accessible style.

The mystery of life : how nothing became everything, Jan Paul Schutten ; illustrated by Floor Rieder ; [translation, Laura Watkinson].

No generation has yet had to cope with the kind of rapid changes in science and technology that are facing today's teens. This is why "STEM education" is the latest buzz term and science literacy is enjoying a renewed focus. A foundation in basic science is key. With decades of scientific knowledge behind him and a genuine sense of fun in his approach, Jan Paul Schutten rewards curiosity with engaging explanations about some of the most complicated scientific issues that exist, and tells readers that there is much left to discover. For example: Why does the paramecium deserve a standing ovation? How do you build a planet? Does a tree want to be tall? How does a bacterium turn into a blue whale? How can you survive without a rear end? How can you yourself see evolution at work? Why would aliens most likely be meat-eaters? Are scientists not telling us everything?

A tower of giraffes : animals in groups, Anna Wright.

Provides the group names for a variety of animals, including a parcel of penguins, a troop of monkeys, and a romp of

Baby animals, Marfe Ferguson Delano.

Shows a variety of baby animals and how their mothers take care of them.

Bugs & butterflies : a close-up photographic look inside your world, [written by Heidi Fiedler].

Transform the ordinary into something extraordinary with exciting micro and macro photography! Bugs & Buttreflies explores all things creepy and crawly, pairing extreme, hyper-detailed images of butterfly wings, honeybee eyes, and spider legs with fun facts, activities, and brainteasers. So let's turn up the zoom and discover a whole new way of seeing the world.

Traveling butterflies, Susumu Shingu.

Monarch butterfly migration is one of nature's great mysteries. How do monarchs manage to fly some 2,500 miles from Canada and the northern United States south to Mexico? How do they trace a route they've never flown and reach the same destination their ancestors once found? Traveling Butterflies indulges the awe these creatures inspire by taking a poetic, meditative look at the monarch's life cycle. In a lyrical voice that seamlessly blends fact and storytelling, the book zooms in to show a monarch's progression from an egg the size of a dewdrop through growth, metamorphosis and preparation for their journey south. Rich illustrations in a vibrant color palette bring the butterflies to life and depict the rural and urban landscapes through which they fly. Rounded out with a page of factual text about monarchs and their migration, this informational picture book will leave readers equal parts informed and entranced.

Baby koalas, Megan Borgert-Spaniol.

Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby koalas to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

Koala hospital, written and photographed by Suzi Eszterhas.

Take a tour of a hospital dedicated to caring for sick and injured koalas.

Platypus, Sue Whiting & Mark Jackson.

Platypus leaves his burrow in the riverbank and dives into the cool green pool. It is dusk and he is hungry. Platypus is always busy, always moving, looking for his next meal. Follow platypus as he plays, swims, dives and scurries around his riverbank home.

Baby hedgehogs, Megan Borgert-Spaniol.

Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby hedgehogs to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

Baby squirrels, Megan Borgert-Spaniol.

Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby squirrels to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

Baby hippos, Megan Borgert-Spaniol.

Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby hippos to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

Baby giraffes, Megan Borgert-Spaniol.

Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby giraffes to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

The true story of Nina and Pinkie : elephant rescue, Louisa Leaman.

Keep wildlife in the wild! Join Born Free behind the scenes of an amazing elephant rescue, as they invite you to share in their incredible story. Pinkie and Nina are two elephants lucky enough to be rescued. Read their heart-warming stories and, through Born Free's lion character, discover how they should be living in the wild with interesting facts interspersed throughout the text.

Baby foxes, Megan Borgert-Spaniol.

Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby foxes to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

Moon bears, Mark Newman.

With their big round ears, moon-shaped crescents, and irresistible personalities, there is plenty to love about moon bears. Full of fascinating facts, this book is brought to life with stunning photographs by renowned wildlife photographer Mark Newman.

A journey through the human body, Steve Parker ; illustrated by John Haslam

Take a journey into the weird and wonderful world inside you! Follow your food as it travels through your body. Take a deep breath and explore your lungs. Let your mind boggle at what your brain can do. Packed with lively illustrations to reveal your boy's amazing secrets, this book is perfect for a parent and child to read together or to explore independently.

Be a survivor, Chris Oxlade ; illustrated by Eva Sassin.

What happens when you find yourself stranded in the big outdoors, without a phone or computer in sight? Don't panic! With these great survival ideas, you'll learn how to build a shelter from sticks, light a fire without matches, send signals to call for help, find and store water, and much more. Devised and tested by an expert in outdoor activities, these exciting projects bring you the thrill of surviving in the wild, using nature's resourcesand your own!

Ebola : fears and facts, Patricia Newman.

What's Ebola? Do we need to be afraid? This short book will take readers beyond the headlines to help them understand the 2014 outbreak. It will inform while helping to alleviate fears.

Learning to be kind and understand differences : empathy skills for kids with AD/HD, Judith M. Glasser, Ph. D. and Jill Menkes Kushner, MA. ; illustrated by Charles Beyl.

Did you know that there are ways to understand how other people think and feel? That's called empathy, and it is a skill you can learn!

The princess and the fog : a story for children with depression, written and illustrated by Lloyd Jones with a contribution by Melinda Edwards, MBE and Dr. Linda Bayliss.

Explains what depression is and how it affects people through a story about a princess and a fog around her that she cannot get rid of on her own.

3-D engineering : design and build your own prototypes with 25 projects, Vicki V. May ; illustrated by Andrew Christensen.

In 3D Engineering: Design and Build Your Own Prototypes, young readers tackle real-life engineering problems by figuring out real-life solutions. Kids apply science and math skills to create prototypes for bridges, instruments, alarms, and more. Prototypes are preliminary models used by engineers and kids to evaluate ideas and to better understand how things work.

Super simple telephone projects : inspiring & educational science activities, Alex Kuskowski ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Readers will discover the science behind the telephone invention and learn about Alexander Graham Bell in Super Simple Telephone Projects. Then do the science-based telephone projects like making a faraday box or creating sound waves.

Super simple aircraft projects : inspiring & educational science activities, Alex Kuskowski ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

In Super Simple Aircraft Projects young readers will learn about the science and history of flight. Then they can do the science-based aircraft projects like a straw rocket or a hovercraft.

Super simple automobile projects : inspiring & educational science activities, Alex Kuskowski ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Young readers discover the science behind the automobile in Super Simple Automobile Projects. Learn about Henry Ford and the Model T. Then do the science-based car projects like a balloon car or a mini motor.

On the space station, Carron Brown ; illustrated by Bee Johnson.

Watch as astronauts blast off into space in this beautifully illustrated book. By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a torch behind each page, young readers will be able to discover how astronauts work, eat and exercise on a space station, and will delight in following a crew from lift-off to touch-down. The innovative see-through feature fulfils a similar function to lift-the-flap books, but has the added interactive dimension of the child being able to see both the surface and the hidden picture at the same time.

Space travel, Aaron DeYoe ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Space Travel explores the science and machines we use in space. Kids will explore the International Space Station, learn about the rovers on the moon and Mars, find out which spacecraft has traveled out of our solar system and more.

Astronauts, Mary Elizabeth Salzmann ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Give kids a chance to find out more about Astronauts like Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride. They will learn about the first man on the moon, explore the parts of a space suit, find out what astronauts do during their days off and more.

Album of horses, Marguerite Henry ; illustrated by Wesley Dennis.

Briefly discusses the history and characteristics of common horse breeds.

Bonny grows her feathers and learns to fly, Angela Robertson-Buchanan.

This is a classic story of growing up, told in a way never seen before. Award-winning photographer Angela Robertson-Buchanan makes you feel like you were there as Bonny the Rainbow Lorikeet changed from an abandoned egg into a fully fledged bird. Follow Bonny's journey.

Art and entertainment, Jon Richards and Ed Simkins.

Marvel at amazing facts about the world of art and entertainment, including the film industry, pop stars, fashion and street art all visualised in beautifully designed infographics and graphic organisers.

The school of art, written by Teal Triggs ; illustrated by Daniel Frost.

Five professors provide demonstrations for forty activities that teach the basics of art and design, including composition, color, shape, line, and perspective.

Cool birds & bugs : great things to do in the great outdoors, Katherine Hengel.

Cool Birds & Bugs makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Build a beautiful bird's nest or craft a clever bug jar. Make bird feeders out of fruit, a paper towel holder or a plastic bottle. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Cool parks & trails : great things to do in the great outdoors, Katherine Hengel.

Cool Parks & Trails makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Make a magnificent walking stick or play a game of hiking bingo. Create a no-hands water holder or a bike helmet mohawk. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Cool outdoor arts & crafts : great things to do in the great outdoors, Alex Kuskowski.

Cool Outdoor Arts & Crafts makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Craft a sun-printed scarf or paint a pair of rocks. Make a terra-cotta wind chime or a beaded garden stake. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Holiday crafts : 50 projects for year-round family fun, Linda Reece.

The sweet and simple projects in Holiday Crafts will be sure to make lasting memories, not to mention priceless mementos. Author Linda Reece, mommy blogger and crafter, believes that no one likes to be plopped in front of the TV during family gatherings and celebrations. Spending time with your little ones doing simple crafts and actives is a perfect way to bring cheer to every holiday. Filled with fifty year- round holiday-themed crafts for ages 3-10, hours of enjoyment are guaranteed for children and parents alike. The easy-to-follow instructions, cheerful design, full-colour-photographs, and simple supply lists will ensure the success of any little crafter.

Super simple camera projects : inspiring & educational science activities, Alex Kuskowski ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Readers will find out about the history of the camera in Super Simple Camera Projects. Discover how George Eastman changed the photography industry. Then do the science-based camera projects like a pinhole camera or a sun print. This book has a timeline, easy-to-follow steps, how-to pictures, and, best of all, its written for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Rules on the playground, Paul Bloom.

The playground is meant for fun, but its also important to follow the rules. There are rules for the games young readers playlike hopscotch or basketball. These rules ensure everyone has fun and there are no arguments. Through accessible text and vibrant photographs early readers learn that playground rules are also meant to keep people safe! This books simple yet important message is a must for any early reading collection.

Star Wars, the force awakens : incredible cross-sections, illustrated by Kemp Remillard ; written by Jason Fry.

See the vehicles of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in unparalleled detail with this newest addition to the Star Wars Incredible Cross-Sections series. Twelve breathtaking artworks bring the new craft to life, showing all of the weapons, engines, and technology, while engaging text explains each vehicle's back story and key features.

Star Wars, the force awakens : the visual dictionary, written by Pablo Hidalgo ; special fabrications by John Goodson.

The complete guide to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this Visual Dictionary reveals all of the characters, creatures, drois, locations, and technology.

101 movies to see before you grow up, written by Suzette Valle ; illustrated by Natasha Hellegourach.

The handbook for movie-lovers of all ages, helping both kids and parents choose classic and contemporary movies appropriate for the entire family -- publisher.

Search and spot animals!, Laura Ljungkvist.

Invites the reader to look for various animals hidden or camouflaged in the illustrations.

Cool outdoor activities : great things to do in the great outdoors, Alex Kuskowski.

Cool Outdoor Activities makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Make a marvelous mini kite or bury a time capsule. Create a giant tic-tac-toe board or a twist-it game in the grass. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Cool maps & geocaching : great things to do in the great outdoors, Katherine Hengel.

Cool Maps & Geocaching makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Create your own secret cache or write in an adventure journal. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids!

Cool backyard camping : great things to do in the great outdoors, Alex Kuskowski.

Cool Backyard Camping makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Tell a spooky ghost story or delight in a delicious s'more. Make a cushion seat or a glow stick light. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Conoce a Gabriela Mistral, Georgina Lazaro Leon ; ilustraciones de Sara Helena Palacios.

Ripley's pirates : believe it or not!, [written by Camilla de la Bedoyere ; illustrations by John Graziano].

Pirates is a new title in Ripley Publishing's popular reference series for young

Fur, fins, and feathers : Abraham Dee Bartlett and the invention of the modern zoo, written and illustrated by Cassandre Maxwell.

A biography of Abraham Dee Bartlett and how he helped to invent the modern zoo.

Alexander Graham Bell, Lynn Davis ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

The telephone is one invention that changed the world. It was made by Alexander Graham Bell. Kids will read this book and find out more about him, like that his first job was teaching deaf people. They will also learn more about his invention and working with Thomas Watson.

Coco and the little black dress, Annemarie van Haeringen.

A picture book biography of the famous French fashion designer, Coco Chanel.

George Eastman, Lynn Davis ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

George Eastman was a pioneer! He changed the way people took pictures. Read this book to find out how he did it and learn more about his life. Then check out the rest of the Amazing Inventors & innovators series to learn about other great minds that shaped history.

Thomas Edison, Lynn Davis ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Thomas Edison was an inventor who changed everything! One of his most famous inventions was the phonograph. It was the first machine to record and play sounds. Read this book to find out how he did it. Then check out the rest of the Amazing Inventors & Innovators series to learn about other great minds.

The fantastic Ferris Wheel : the story of inventor George Ferris, Betsy Harvey Kraft ; illustrated by Steven Salerno.

The World's Fair in Chicago, 1893, was to be a spectacular event: architects, musicians, artists, and inventors worked on special exhibits to display the glories of their countries. But the Fair's planners wanted something really special, something on the scale of the Eiffel Tower, which had been constructed for France's fair three years earlier. At last, engineer George Ferris had an idea a crazy, unrealistic, gigantic idea. He would construct a twenty-six-story tall observation wheel. The planners didn't think it could be done. They called it a 'monstrosity.' It wouldn't be safe. But George fought for his design. Finally, in December 1892, with only four months to go until the fair, George was given permission to build his wheel. He had to fight the tight schedule, bad weather, and general disapproval. Against all odds, the Ferris Wheel turned out to be the talk of the Fair, and proof that dreaming big dreams could pay off. Today, George's Ferris Wheel is an icon of adventure and amusement throughout the world.

Henry Ford, Lynn Davis ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

The car changed travel forever. Henry Ford started a car-making revolution. Kids can read this book to find out how Ford transformed America with his cars. They will learn how many cars Ford made before the Model T Ford. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Samuel Morse, Lynn Davis ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Presents the story of how an eccentric young artist became the inventor of the first telegraph system.

Noah Webster : man of many words, Catherine Reef.

A biography on Noah Webster, a controversial political activist, the primary shaper of the American language, and author of the Blue-Backed Spellers and the famous dictionary that bears his name. Illustrated with black-and-white archival images.

The Wright Brothers, Lynn Davis ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

The Wright Brothers are famous for their role in the history of flight! Kids can read this book to find out more about the Wright Brothers and how they flew the first airplane. They will learn how the Wright Brothers started a bicycle shop first and how their first flight at Kitty Hawk went. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

World Languages

Nga korero o Ngati Wai : a kete full of Ngati Wai stories and poems, authors Vicki Hall, Jess Ngatai, Carly Blenkhorn ; editors, Stephanie Chamberlain, Lenna Milton.

Xiao mei de shi wu yin hang, li he zhu ; wu pei zhen tu.

Hali Bote. Si shen de sheng wu, J.K. Luolin (J.K. Rowling) zhu ; Huang guan bian yi zu yi.

Tian zhen ma ma, Yang Hongying zhu.

Bao mu gou de yin mou = Baomugou de yinmou, Yang Hongying zhu.

Ben nu^ hai an qi er, Yang Hongying zhu.

Chao ji shi zhang, Yang hong ying zhu.

Chong wu ji zhong ying, Yang Hongying zhu.

Chong wu ji zhong ying, Yang Hongying zhu.

Ding ke jiu jiu, Yang Hongying zhu.

Feng ya tou du zhen zi, Yang hong ying zhu.

Hai zi men de mi mi le yuan, Yang Hongying zhu ; [cha hua, Bu ding juan cha hua gong zuo shi, Yan qing gong zuo shi].

Hong long long lao shi, Yang Hongying zhu.

Ju ren de cheng bao, Yang hong ying zhu.

Kai jia ke chong che de nu xiao zhang, Yang hong ying zhu.

Ming jiao niu pi de cha ban sheng, Yang hong ying zhu.

Piao liang nu^ hai xia lin guo, Yang Hongying zhu.

Si ge diao pi dan, Yang hong ying zhu.

Tiao tiao dian shi tai, Yang hong ying zhu.

Xiao da ren ding wen tao, Yang hong ying zhu.

Xiao ying xiong he ba lei gong zhu, Yang hong ying zhu.

Xun zhao da xiong mao, Yang hong ying zhu.

Zhen tan xiao zu zai hang dong, Yang Hongying zhu.

Tong zhuo yuan jia, Yang Hongying zhu.

Zoen me tot ik spin, illustraties van Wolf Erlbruch ; met liefdesgedichten van: Hans Andreus, Simon van der Geest, Eva Gerlach, Herman Gorter, Jan Hanlo, Judith Herzberg, Rutger Kopland, K. Michel, Bart Moeyaert, Hagar Peeters, K. Schippers, Annie M.G. Schmidt, Andre Sollie,

Kikker is bang, Max Velthuijs.

Die kleine Raupe Nimmersatt, Eric Carle ; [aus dem Englischen ubertragen von Viktor Christen].

Als das Faultier mit seinem Baum verschwand, Oliver Scherz; [Illustrationen von] Katja Gehrmann.

Rico, Oskar und die Tieferschatten, Andreas Steinhofel ; mit Bildern von Peter Schossow.

Subak suyongjang : An Nyong dal kurimch'aek, [An Nyong dal kul, kurim].

Meonameon yeohaeng, Eleon Bekeo jieum.

Koyangi in ch'ok horangi, kul, kurim Birdfolder.

Posu t'ago chihach'ol t'ago appa ege kayo, Chang So hui kul ; Song Chong hwa kurim.

Chal haessoyo chak chak chak!, Cho Un su kul ; Ko U ri kurim.

Omma ui mal, Ch'oe Suk-hui kul, kurim.

Agi taramjwi K'ongi, Chong Song nan kul ; Yi Chi hye kurim.

Chilt'u aebolle, Chong Un gyong kul ; Ha Il gwon kurim, Ch'oe Hye yong kamsu.

Mwo? na rang no rang talmatdago!?, Kome T'aro kul, kurim ; Kim Su hui omgim.

Chukka chukka ssukssuk, Ho Un mi kul ; Cho Won hui kurim.

Motchin chip ul ch'ajaso, Hong Hye gyong kul ; Ryu Un hyong kurim.

Ch'inguya, ne ka choa, Kang Suk in kul ; Kang In ch'un kurim.

Miun kon opsso, Kim Kyong ok kul ; Ch'u Kyo won kurim.

Omma nun hoesa eso nae saenggak hae?, Kim Yong-jin kul, kurim.

Saektong kom, Pak Chong jin kul ; Pak So yon kurim.

Hwanggum nach'imp'an : P'illip P'ulmon changp'yon sosol. Volume 1, Philip Pullman ; Yi Ch'ang-sik omgim.

Kalchak kalchak, So Sok yong kul ; Kim Chin hui kurim.

Kkok kkok yaksok'e, So Sok yong kul ; Yi U bom kurim.

Ssukssuk charanun namu, Son T'ae ung kul ; O Tul kurim.

Siro siro, Yi Chi hyon kul ; Kim Paek song kurim.

Tokkaebi pingsu, Yi Hyo son kul ; Hwang Chok hyon kurim.

Chip nagan Kkokko, Yi Kyu gyong kul ; Im Kuk hui kurim.

Cho man saenggak hanun hama, Yi Kyu gyong kul ; Cho A ra kurim.

Keurumbaengi tudoji, Yi Kyu gyong kul, kurim.

Kkori challin tomabaem, Yi Kyu gyong kul ; Kim Ae ran kurim.

Sudajaengi imgumnim, Yi Kyu gyong kul, kurim.

T'osun ine sikgu tul un tallaryo, Yi Kyu hui kul ; Pak Un yong kurim.

Nan kongbu ka choa, Yi Sang bae kul ; Yi Yu mi kurim.

Simsul i nomuhae, Yi Sang bae kul ; Kim Hui yong kurim.

Nulgun chwi wa haraboji, Yi Sang gyo kul ; Kim Se hyon kurim.

Nae aisuk'urim naenoa!, Yi Son min kul, kurim.

Aga ya pap mokcha, Yo Chong un kul ; Kim T'ae un kurim.

Hyanggi nanun ton, Yu Yong jin kul ; Son Ch'ang bok kurim.

Animals = Zhivotnye : English-Russian, [designed by Hakan San Bortecin].

Vibrant illustrations and clear text help children discover two languages by learning the English and Russian words for their favorite animals.

Monika i Mingus, Rotraut Suzanna Berner ; stikhotvornyi perevod N.D. Shakhovskoi.

Baiu-baiushki, luna, Margaret Uaiz Braun ; narisoval Klement Kherd ; perevela Marina Boroditskaia.

Barmalei, Kornei Chukovskii ; khudoznik, M. Kovalenko.

Colors = TSveta, designed by Hakan San Bortecin.

Charli i shokoladnaia fabrika, Roald Dal ; perevod s angliiskogo Eleny Baron i Mikhaila Barona ; stikhi v perevode Natelly Zlotnikovoi ; illiustratsii Kventina Bleika.

Tainstvennaia zvezda, Erzhe.

Tintin v Amerike, Erzhe.

Chto eto?, stikhi Eleny IAnushko.

Povernis! pokazhis!, stikhi Eleny IAnushko i Natali Malofeevoi.

Jobs = Professii, designed by Hakan San Bortecin.

Khrabryi utenok.,

Bolshaia kniga skazok, Sergei Kozlov ; khudozhniki Svetlana Borisova, Natalia Demidova.

Dama sdavala v bagazh-- : skazka, stikhi, S Marshak ; khudozhnik, Georgii IUdin.

Avanzando de aqui para alla, por Scotti Cohn ; ilustrado por Susan Detwiler ; traducido por Rosalyna Toth. .

En hojas de cerezo : Haikus, Cuca Serratos ; Illustaciones de Paulina Barraza G.

Conoce a Pablo Neruda, Georgina Lazaro Leon ; ilustraciones de Valeria Cis.

Vaya rabieta, Mireille d'Allance ; [traduccion, Julia Vinent].

Los animales de Eva, por Marianne Arellano Pazos.

El hermano mas salvaje, [ilustraciones de] Kerstin Meyer ; [texto de] Cornelia Funke.

El monstruo del planeta azul : una historia de Cornelia Funke ; con ilustraciones de Barbara Scholz ; traduccion de, Jesus Humberto Gonzalez.,

Dragon salchicha, Lilia Garcia Bazterra ; ilustraciones: Maria Lavezzi.

Nos vamos a Brasil!, Luigi Garlando ; ilustraciones de Stefano Turconi.

Once upon a time : traditional Latin American tales = Habia una vez : cuentos tradicionales latinoamericanos, Rueben Martinez ; illustrated by Raul Colon ; translated by David Unger.

A collection of seven traditional tales from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain retold in English and Spanish. Includes notes about each story.

Mi libro de las caras = My face book, translated by Eida de la Cega.

El monumento a la cometa, Paco Mir ; ilustraciones, Raquel Diaz Reguera.

El detective deductivo, por Brian Rock ; ilustrado por Sherry Rogers.

Un poema para curar a los peces, texto de Jean-Pierre Simeon ; ilustraciones de Olivier Tallec ; traduccion de Esther Rubio.

Mami partera : la aventura del nacimiento, Christy Turner; traduccion de Gabriela Abraham Estevez.

Contra el doctor Lecter, Lillian Wallaby.

La maleta de Sonny Bullet, Lillian Wallaby.

Older Fiction

Why can't I be good? : a story about an adopted girl with behaviour problems, Hedi Argent ; illustrations by Rachel Fuller.

Hanna really wanted to be good. Every morning she promised herself that she would be good all day. But somehow it never worked out that way. By the time she is seven Hanna is very badly behaved, but she wants to change. She is fed up with people telling her off and she wants to show her parents that she is glad they have adopted her. So Hanna makes a plan: she will try very hard to be good one day at a time in one way at a time.

Usborne illustrated stories from India, illustrated by Anja Klauss ; [stories retold by Sam Baer [and three others]].

An illustrated collection of traditional stories from India, including tales of the battles and feats of the Hindu gods, plus ancient stories of trickery and cunning - all retold specially for young readers.

The terrible two get worse, Mac Barnett, Jory John ; illustrated by Kevin Cornell.

Separately, pranksters Miles and Niles were pretty devious. But now that they've teamed up together to form a pranking duo, they are truly Terrible! It's a good thing they have come into their own as friends and pranking partners as their powers will be tested when their favourite goat and nemesis, Principal Barkin, is replaced by his stern, no-nonsense father, Former Principal Barkin, who turns the school into boot camp. Now Miles and and Niles will do just about anything to get their nemesis back, including pranking for Barkin.

War for the waking world, Wayne Thomas Batson.

As fifteen-year-old Archer's dreams become more dangerous and threatening, so too does his waking life as a rift forms between the dream world and the waking world, causing people suddenly to find their waking lives resembling their wildest dreams.

Soar, Joan Bauer.

Moving to Hillcrest, Ohio, when his adoptive father accepts a temporary job, twelve-year-old Jeremiah, a heart transplant recipient, has sixty days to find a baseball team to coach.

Bad luck, Pseudonymous Bosch ; illustrations by Juan Manuel Moreno.

Clay's adventures at a magical camp continue as he befriends a new ally and faces new adversaries in his journey to find his magical talent and solve new mysteries of Price Island.

The nine lives of Jacob Tibbs, Cylin Busby ; illustrated by Gerald Kelley.

The story of cat Jacob Tibbs, runt of the litter, and his exploits on the high seas as a ship's mouser.

The goblin's puzzle : being the adventures of a boy with no name and two girls called Alice, Andrew S. Chilton ; illustrations by Jensine Eckwall.

A boy, a goblin, a scholar, and a princess join forces to defeat a dragon, outwit a scheming duke, and solve a logic puzzle.

The Icarus Show, Sally Christie.

Alex has worked out a foolproof way to avoid being picked on. Don't React. It's so simple, it's brilliant! David does react and becomes an outcast, nicknamed Bogsy. He's branded a weirdo and Alex is determined to avoid the same fate. But one day, Alex gets a note in his bag that forces him out of his safe little world. Who sent the note? And is it true will a boy really fly? A powerful story about friendship, loneliness and a strange kind of genius.

Brambleheart : a story about finding treasure and the unexpected magic of friendship, Henry Cole.

A young apprentice chipmunk in a guild of craftsanimals strikes up an unlikely relationship with a dragon who teaches him the meaning of true friendship.

Cleo Edison Oliver, playground millionaire, Sundee T. Frazier ; illustrations by Jennifer L. Meyer.

Fifth-grader Cleo Edison Oliver is full of money-making ideas, and her fifth-grade Passion Project is no different--but things get more complicated when she has to keep her business running, be a good listener when her best friend needs her, and deal with the bully teasing her about being adopted at the same time.

The adventures of Lettie Peppercorn, Sam Gayton and illustrated by Poly Bernatene.

Before she disappeared, Lettie Peppercorn's mother forbade her from leaving the house. An alchemist arrives at her front door, and he knows where Lettie's Ma is. Lettie, determined to reunite her family, will follow the alchemist on an amazing adventure to find her mother.

Some kind of courage, Dan Gemeinhart.

In 1890 Washington the only family Joseph Johnson has left is his half-wild Indian pony, Sarah, so when she is sold by a man who has no right to do so, he sets out to get her back and he plans to let nothing stop him in his quest.

Fortune Falls, Jenny Goebel.

In Fortune Falls, where superstitions are real, and all children must pass regular "luck tests" to see if they are worthy, ill-fortuned Sadie has always been deemed as unlucky, and shunted aside for her luckier younger brother but when she finds an unusually intelligent black cat named Jinx, her fortunes begin to change for the better.

Mission Hurricane, Jenny Goebel.

Who is the Outcast and why is he threatening the lives of innocent people?

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics, Chris Grabenstein.

Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympiad! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world- famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is at it again! This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first ever Library Olympics. Will it be fun? Like the commercials say Hello? It's a Lemoncello! But something suspicious is going on books are missing from Mr. Lemoncello's library. Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading?! In between figuring out mind-boggling challenges, the kids will have to band together to get to the bottom of this mystery. Now it's not just a game can Mr. Lemoncello find the real defenders of books and champions of libraries?

Under their skin, Margaret Peterson Haddix.

Twelve-year-old twins Nick and Eryn investigate why their mother and new stepfather are keeping secrets, why they are forbidden to meet their stepsiblings, and, most important, why their lives are in danger.

Ruby Lee & me, Shannon Hitchcock.

When a formerly segregated North Carolina town hires its first African-American teacher in 1969, two girls one black, one white confront the prejudice that challenges their friendship.

The longest day, Erin Hunter.

When the bears return to Great Bear Lake for the longest day gathering, they find their reunion more challenging than they expected.

Oli and the pink bicycle : a story about a girl born with foetal alcohol syndrome, Catherine Jackson ; illustrations by Rachel Fuller.

It's Oli's 7th birthday and she's really excited about the present she has been promised. A pink bicycle! But Oli's special day doesn't go to plan and she is so angry that she just screams and screams. Nothing ever seems to go right for Oli. Her first mamma drank too much alcohol and took bad medicine when Oli was just a tiny bump in her tummy. Now Oli finds numbers and spelling difficult, can't always make her arms and legs do what she wants them to and often loses her temper. Oli is sad until the mysterious Aggie Whitchhazel sets her challenges to help her discover the good.

To catch a cheat, Varian Johnson.

Because of his reputation for practical jokes Jackson Greene is the automatic suspect for anything that goes wrong at school but when he and his friends are framed for a crime they did not commit, Gang Greene sets out to expose the students responsible, who are trying to blackmail Jackson into helping them cheat on an important test.

Terror at Bottle Creek, Watt Key.

Thirteen-year-old Cort's father is a local expert on hunting and swamp lore in lower Alabama who has been teaching his son everything he knows. But when a deadly Gulf Coast hurricane makes landfall, Cort must unexpectedly put his all skills and bravery to the test.

Criminal destiny, Gordon Korman.

A group of kids discovers they were cloned from the DNA of some of the greatest criminal masterminds in history for a sociological experiment, and they must find a way to prove it to the rest of the world.

Audacity Jones to the rescue, Kirby Larson.

In 1910, Audacity Jones is an eleven-year-old orphan living a monotonous life at Miss Maisie's School for Wayward Girls, and wondering why nothing exciting ever happens but when the mysterious Commodore Crutchfield whisks her away to Washington D.C., she finds herself involved in a sinister and dangerous plot against the president of the United States.

Wild blood, Kathryn Lasky.

The filly Estrella, her human friend, Tio, and her small herd of horses have temporarily escaped from the evil human El Miedo, but he has not given up, and as the dawn horses keep searching for the sweet grasses that will give them strength, new friends and enemies both human and animal, will emerge from the shadows.

The skeleton tree, Iain Lawrence.

Chris and Frank's sailing vessel sinks and they are stranded alone in the wilds of Alaska. They don't like each other at all, but to survive they must build a relationship.

The dragon's return, written by Stan Lee and Stuart Moore ; art by Andie Tong.

The dangerous dragon power only grows stronger within Jasmine, and Steven struggles to hold their ragtag team together. But as alliances become strained, the line between the 'good guys' and the 'bad guys' becomes blurrier and blurrier. And it all culminates in a major cliffhanger that readers won't see coming!

Sam's trouble with words : a story about a boy with dyslexia, Lorna Miles ; illustrations by Rachel Fuller.

Sam has a secret and he doesn't want anyone to find out what it is. He has trouble reading, writing and spelling and is worried that his new foster family will not want him to stay if they find out. With the help of his carers, teachers and social worker Sam soon discovers that his secret is a real problem with a real name dyslexia and that lots of clever people have the same problem too! Will things get easier for Sam now?

Going where it's dark, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.

A coming-of-age novel about a boy whose daily life is difficult because he stutters but who discovers enormous courage when he goes on heart-pounding cave adventures.

A tale of highly unusual magic, Lisa Papademetriou.

Two girls on opposite sides of the planet connect through a mysterious book, whose phantom narrator guides them into spinning a story about the past that will affect their futures.

The big dark, Rodman Philbrick.

When something knocks out everything electrical at midnight on New Year's Eve, the world is plunged into chaos, including the town of Harmony, New Hampshire, where Webster Bragg, a vicious survivalist, sees an opportunity to dominate his fellow citizens but as the town struggles to maintain order and civilization, young Charlie Cobb sets out on a dangerous journey through the snow to find medicine for his diabetic mother.

Crisis zero, Chris Rylander.

Carson Fender, aka Agent Zero, must protect a powerful computer program. He's paired again with his friend, Danielle, aka Agent Atlas.

The Morrigan's curse, Dianne K. Salerni.

The battle between Kin and Transitioners that's been brewing for centuries has finally come to a head. The sinister Kin have captured Evangeline's younger sister, Addie, a descendant of Merlin whose presence will allow them to reverse the Eighth Day Spell and free themselves. Addie doesn't realize the full consequences of her cooperation. She's been helping the Kin because they value the strength of her magi something Evangeline never did. The feeling of power coursing through her veins is impossible to resist. Meanwhile, Riley, Evangeline, and Jax craft a plan to rescue Addie from her captors. But the Kin's unstoppable magic, and a rebellious Addie, force Riley to reconsider whether saving Addie is worth sacrificing everyone who lives in the seven-day week. Jax won't let Evangeline's sister be used as a pawn, so he risks it all in a secret mission of his own. With the Morrigan pushing both sides of the war toward annihilation, Addie must decide where her loyalties lie, while Jax, Riley, and Evangeline confront the possibility of losing Addie to save the world.

Anna and the Swallow Man, Gavriel Savit.

When her university professor father is sent by the Gestapo to a concentration camp, seven-year-old Anna travels the Polish countryside with the mysterious Swallow Man during World War II.

Broken ground, Victoria Schwab.

A new threat something ancient and evil faces the world of Erdas and four young heroes and their spirit animals are determined to stop it as they embark on a desperate journey that takes them deep underground and to the far corners of the world.

Paper wishes, Lois Sepahban.

Near the start of World War II, young Manami, her parents, and Grandfather are evacuated from their home and sent to Manzanar, an ugly, dreary internment camp in the desert for Japanese-American citizens.

Hawking's hallway, Neal Shusterman and Eric Elfman.

It is up to Nick Slate to find the last of Nikola Tesla's powerful inventions or face devastating consequences.

Isabelle Day refuses to die of a broken heart, Jane St. Anthony.

After Isabelle's father tragically passes away, she and her mother move from Milwaukee to Minneapolis in the early 1960s, where Isabelle finds herself trying to escape her grief via the lives of her overly attentive landladies, the McCarthy sisters, and new friendships with classmates Margaret and Grace.

Escaping peril, Tui T. Sutherland.

Peril is possibly the most dangerous dragon in Pyrrhia, because she has firescales that can kill an opponent with a touch, but now she has a mission find her former queen, Scarlet, who is threatening the Jade Mountain Academy, and then stop her, and she is not sure if the persistent SeaWing, Turtle, who is accompanying her, will be a help or a hindrance.

The night parade, Kathryn Tanquary.

When thirteen-year-old Saki Yamamoto unintentionally invokes a death curse, she must enter the dangerous spirit world at the Night Parade and attempt to perform deeds that can break the curse.

Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade, David Teague.

Henry Cicada just wants to be plain, but extraordinary things keep happening to him. When he's accidentally transported to a different dimension, he realizes a little wackiness is the key to adventure.

Stick Dog tries to take the donuts, Tom Watson.

Stick Dog and his team of strays are off on another outrageous canine caper. To snatch some breakfast treats for his hungry pals, Stick Dog will need to stop a moving truck, outfox a man on a telephone pole, and calm down a very caffeinated Karen. But that's not all. He'll also need to manage the greatest confrontation in history when his good friend Poo-Poo comes face-to-face with the ultimate enemy a squirrel. With Stick Dog's smarts, daring, loyalty and patience he just might lead his buddies to the best breakfast ever.

My brother Booh has ADHD : a story about a boy with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Susan Yarney ; illustrations by Rachel Fuller.

This story about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will be helpful for any child aged seven to 11 who finds it difficult to stay still or pay attention or whose behaviour frequently gets them into trouble. it will be equally useful for a child who knows someone with ADHD. The book includes a question and answer section which covers a wide range of queries and concerns about ADHD, and provides practical information and advice in a straightforward and child-friendly style.

Picture Books

Noisy day.,

Featuring everyday noises from beep beep!, ding-dong! and miaow! to saying hello, this book lets you have fun with your baby exploring the colourful, high-contrast touch- and-feel pages of Noisy Day.

Henry wants more!, Linda Ashman ; illustrated by Brooke Boynton Hughes.

Whether spending time with Papa, singing songs with Grandma, playing games with Lucy, or racing with Charlie, toddler Henry wears his family out until bedtime, when Mama is the one who wants more.

Rock-a-bye romp, Linda Ashman ; illustrated by Simona Mulazzani.

A beloved lullaby comes to new life when Baby falls out of the treetop and into a rollicking adventure!

Whose knees are these?, Jabari Asim ; illustrated by LeUyen Pham.

Takes a loving look at knees from the vantage point of a mother's lap.

Worm loves Worm, J.J. Austrian, Mike Curato.

Two worms in love decide to get married, and with help from Cricket, Beetle, Spider, and the Bees they have everything they need and more, but which one will be the bride and which the groom?

Usborne baby's very first fingertrail play book garden, [illustrated by Stella Baggott].

A brightly coloured, high-contrast, touchy-feely book for babies. Delightful to share, the garden scenes in this book will engage even a tiny baby's attention and as babies grow they will love to trace their fingers round the tactile finger trails.

One day on our blue planet ...in the Antarctic, Ella Bailey

From breakfast to dinner, dusk to dawn, children will love spending the day with this curious penguin chick.

That's not Bunny!, words by Chris Barton ; pictures by Colin Jack.

From high above on his perch, Hawk searches for his next meal. When he spots a bunny he swoops down and snatches a carrot!? He decides to try again; because after all, he isn't a carrot hawk. When Hawk goes for his second attempt he comes up with a cucumber! The third time around, he grabs a head of lettuce! How can Hawk be a hawk if he can't catch a single bunny? As he surveys the assortment of vegetables in his nest, he gets a great idea for baiting the bunny.

Giant Jelly Jaws and the pirates, Helen Baugh & Ben Mantle.

A rollicking, swashbuckling adventure, full of cheeky humour! From the creators of Rudey's Windy Christmas. Jake, the new cabin boy, isn't brave like the rest of the crew on the pirate ship; he can't even climb the rigging and he still sleeps with a teddy! So how ever will he scare away the enemy pirates who have caught his shipmates, Captain Fish Breath Fred, Snot Nose Ned and Butt Beard Bob? If only Jake could make an ear-splitting noise like the legendary sea monster, Giant Jelly Jaws. Perhaps an extra-fizzy drink might help?

Mr. Goat's valentine, Eve Bunting and illustrated by Kevin Zimmer.

When Mr. Goat learns that it's Valentine's Day, he sets out in search of gifts for his first love, but his choices are a little unconventional.

Summer, Ailie Busby.

There's something special about each season of the year, wherever we live in the world. Follow the children in this book as they discover and explore the unique character of summer, through indoor and outdoor play. Sensory, detailed and child-centred, this is the perfect introduction for young children to the cycles of the year.

Winter, Ailie Busby

Children describe their favorite things to do during the winter, from playing in the snow to indoor activities..

The goodbye chair, written by Josephine Carson Barr ; illustrated by Simon Barr.

"Nannie is feeling sad. She has been looking after Nicholas for two weeks and is leaving to go home. Nicholas who is going back to preschool, comes up with a plan to make Nannie feel happy again"--Back cover.

Spring : a pop-up book, David A. Carter.

Just in time for spring.

Peek-a-booo!, written by Marie Torres Cimarusti ; illustrated by Stephanie Peterson.

Llift the flaps to play Halloween peek-a-boo!

Old Macdonald's things that go, Jane Clarke ; illustrated by Migy Blanco.

Old Macdonald's farm is full of pigs, cows, sheep, hens and horses, but what he really loves is his colossal collection of vehicles! From bicycles, tractors and buses, to boats, fire engines and aeroplanes, there are lots of things that go on Old Macdonald's farm, and the animals love to join in with the fun, too. Perfect for anyone who loves farmyard animals and vehicles.

Small and big, Karen Collum & Ben Wood.

Inspired by Karen's small son's attention to detail, 'Small and Big' celebrates the wonder of the world through the eyes of a child. Small and Big are the best of friends but they have very different personalities. Big is loud and confident and certain that it's the big things in life that matter, while the more reserved Small finds beauty in the details. When Small finds himself hopelessly lost in the city, Small and Big both discover what really matters: each other. A beautiful story about being lost and being found again, 'Small and Big' is a little book with a big heart.

Foodie babies wear bibs, Michelle Sinclair Colman ; illustrations by Nathalie Dion.

Illustrations and simple text show the activities of a food-loving baby such as exploring farmers markets, eating finger food, and reading cookbooks.

Urban babies wear black, Michelle Sinclair Colman ; illustrations by Nathalie Dion.

Illustrations and simple text reveal the lifestyle of the urban baby, from enjoying architecture to doing

Maisy goes to London, Lucy Cousins.

Explore London with this delightful children's picture book from the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins. Maisy and her friends are visiting the big city and there is so much to see! Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and even the Globe Theatre. It's very noisy in the city! Honk! Honk! Honk! What an exciting day!

Maisy's sports day, Lucy Cousins.

Get energetic with Maisy on her very first sports day! Ready, steady, go!

Freddy Bear and the beach, Joy Cowley ; illustrated by Philip Webb.

Freddy Bear is off to the beach with Dad. He runs, he plays, he chases seagulls, the waves chase him. Then, oops, Freddy Bear has a little accident!

Freddy Bear and the green peas, Joy Cowley ; illustrated by Philip Webb.

Freddy Bear wants peas for lunch, but there are none. He won't eat corn, or beans, or tomato! What are Mother and Father Bear going to do ...?

Bloom, Doreen Cronin and David Small.

When the glass kingdom begins cracking, the king and queen fail in their quest to get help from the fairy Bloom, who can work great magic but was banished because of her muddy boots and messiness, so they send Genevieve, an ordinary girl who will do what it takes to save the day.

Farm, Xavier Deneux.

This book teaches farm-related first words with a combination of word clusters and simple raised die-cut shapes on a left-hand page mirrored in the scooped-out forms of the right.

Love, Emma Dodd.

Join little rabbit and his mummy as they spend a glorious sunny day together in the meadow. Little rabbit finds love everywhere, but knows that a mummy's love is always the best love of all. Flurries of foil throughout and featuring a tenderly-told rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations. Exploring the loving relationship between animal parents and their babies, this beautifully-designed, padded picture book will soon become a bedtime favourite.

A bear's year, Kathy Duval ; illustrated by Gerry Turley.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text describe a year in the lives of bears as they journey through the seasons and raise their

Skimbleshanks, written by T. S. Eliot ; illustrated by Arthur Robins.

We must find him or the train can't start! All aboard as Skimbleshanks, the Railway Cat, stars in the third picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins and T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's cats, set on the Night Mail train where Skimble won't let anything go wrong.

Ben says goodbye, written by Sarah Ellis ; illustrated by Kim La Fave.

When Ben's best friend Peter moves away, Ben decides that he will move, too into a "cave" under the kitchen table. Caveman Ben doesn't need any friends except his tame (stuffed) lion. He hunts for his food (thoughtfully left on a plate by Mom and Dad) and communicates in grunts. And in the safety of his cave he can imagine a world where friends control their own destinies and distance is no obstacle.

Snappsy the alligator (did not ask to be in this book), words by Julie Falatko ; pictures by Tim Miller.

Is he prowling for defenseless birds and soft, fuzzy bunnies? ls Snappsy a big, mean alligator who's obsessed with snack foods that start with the letter P? It's no wonder Snappsy won't invite the narrator to his party! Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences from a pair of rising stars in the picture book world.

Buddy and Earl, Maureen Fergus ; pictures by Carey Sookocheff.

Buddy does not know what is in the box that Meredith carries into the living room. But when the small, prickly creature says he is a pirate and that Buddy is a pirate too the two mismatched friends are off on a grand adventure.

Astro the Robot Dog, Claire Freedman, Russell Julian.

When Astro is sent from Planet Xog on a journey through outer-space, not only does he find out what life is like on Earth, he also discovers the true meaning of friendship.

Colours, numbers and shapes, [this book was made by Nicola Friggens, Penny Worms and Amy Oliver].

There are colours, numbers and shapes to learn about in this sturdy board book, all illustrated with bright photographs to capture children's attention.

Bear make den, story by Jane Godwin & Michael Wagner ; pictures by Andrew Joyner.

Bear loves to get things done. He can make just about anything! He even builds a wonderful den. But something is missing. What could it be?

What do you wish for?, Jane Godwin, Anna Walker.

All the children in the street are writing down a special Christmas wish. But what is Ruby's wish? What does she wish for at Christmas time? Ruby thinks of all the things that make Christmas special.

Mine!, Emily Gravett.

Hare finds it hard to share.

My first trucks and diggers : let's get driving, [written by: Marie Greenwood].

Helps toddler learn about trucks and diggers. This book features bright, busy pictures that transport your toddler to the world of trucks and diggers, from fire trucks and diggers to tractors and tow trucks.

Frankencrayon, Michael Hall.

If the crayons cannot stop the scribble monster, this picture book and the play "Frankencrayon" may have to be canceled.

Shape shift, Joyce Hesselberth.

Round, curvy, pointy, or straight-shapes are all around us. With illustrations that highlight shapes in all their forms, this book reinforces the identification of circles, squares, crescents, diamonds, triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, and ovals while encouraging kids to pair shapes together to make new forms.

Mother Bruce, Ryan T. Higgins.

Bruce is a grumpy bear who likes no one and nothing but cooked eggs, but when some eggs he was planning to boil hatch and the goslings believe he is their mother, he must try to make the best of the situation.

I love you, Spot, [Eric and Gillian Hill].

Lets you join Spot as he finds the perfect way to say 'I love you!'.

Let's dance!, Tad Hills ; lyrics by Lauren Savage ; music by Ross Gruet.

Duck and Goose have fun dancing together as friends.

Alphonse, that is not ok to do!, Daisy Hirst.

Brother and sister monsters fall out and make up in spectacular style.

Baxter's book, Hrefna Bragadottir.

Baxter loves books! He likes stories about scary wolves, cuddly bears and cute rabbits. If only he could be in a book, too!

Hop, Jorey Hurley.

A day in the life of a rabbit family, from sleeping to grazing to hiding from danger.

I hear a pickle : (and smell, see, touch, and taste it, too!), Rachel Isadora.

Children explore their five senses, learning what they can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste.

Alan's big, scary teeth, Jarvis.

Meet Alan, an alligator with a secret. Famed for his big, scary teeth, he sneaks into the jungle every day to scare the jungle animals. "I'm big, scary Alan! Fear my razor-sharp teeth!" But after a long day of scaring, Alan likes nothing better than to run a warm mud bath and take out his false teeth, which nobody knows about! That is, until his teeth go missing. What will Alan do now? Scaring is the only thing he knows how to do! Can he still be scary without them?

Tiger and Badger, Emily Jenkins ; illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay.

Tiger and Badger are the very best of friends even when they don't get along. Tiger and Badger are best friends. Of course, sometimes even very best friends can get into disagreements over a toy, or a chair, or even sharing some orange slices. But no matter what, after a bit of pouting and with the help of some very silly faces, they always make up.

Poppy Cat's Christmas, Lara Jones.

Join Poppy Cat and her friends for a magical Christmas! There are tabs to pull on every page, a Christmas carol to sing along with and lots of twinkling lights on the pop-up Christmas tree.

Ralf, original idea and illustrations by Jean Jullien ; text collaboration by Gwendal Le Bec.

A fun picture book about an accident-prone sausage dog called Ralf, who is forever getting under his family's feet.

Into the snow, Yuki Kaneko ; illustrated by Masamitsu Saito.

A child plays in the snow and experiences the sensory joys of winter and independence.

Swap!, Steve Light.

A peg-legged youngster uses his bartering skills to trade for sails, anchors, a ship's wheel and other necessary supplies to fix their ship and make a friend in the

Blue & Bertie, Kristyna Litten.

Bertie the giraffe oversleeps and becomes separated from her herd, but a new friend helps him get home and gives him a new perspective in the

My first farm, [written and edited by Clare Lloyd and Louise Tucker]

Labeled photographs teach young readers about what it is like to live and work on a farm.

My first pets, [written and edited by Clare Lloyd and Louise Tucker].

In this book, your little one will discover kittens and puppies as well as animal sounds and what pets eat. It helps your toddler learn all about pets.

My first things that go, [written and edited by Clare Lloyd and Louise Tucker].

Packed with colourful images and clear labelling to help build the foundations of early learning. In this book, your little one will discover planes, cars, bicycles, trains and boats. It helps your toddler learn all about vehicles.

My first tractor, [written and edited by Clare Lloyd and Louise Tucker].

Packed with images and clear word-labels to encourage early learning, this book helps your toddler learn all about tractors. It encourages children to build vocabulary and language skills and grasp early concepts.

In, over and on! (the farm), Ethan Long.

Four farmyard friends illustrate prepositional phrases as they go in and out, over and under, around, on and off.

Bunny dreams, Peter McCarty.

In bunny dreams, anything can happen. A bunny might know the ABCs, or count by 1-2-3s. A bunny might find the perfect carrot. A bunny might hop, hop, hop. or even fly! But every bunny needs a cozy place to rest.

Hug time, Patrick McDonnell.

Jules the kitten learns that giving a hug is the simplest but kindest gift of all.

How to read a story, Kate Messner ; illustrated by Mark Siegel.

Step one: Find a story. (A good one.) Step two: Find a reading buddy. (Someone nice.) Step three: Find a reading spot. (Couches are cozy.) Now: Begin. Kate Messner and Mark Siegel chronicle the process of becoming a reader: from pulling a book off the shelf and finding someone with whom to share a story, to reading aloud, predicting what will happen, and finally coming to The End. This picture book playfully and movingly illustrates the idea that the reader who discovers the love of reading finds, at the end, the beginning.

Bum bum, Taro Miura.

A playful celebration of bottoms of all shapes and sizes, Taro Miura's concept book will have parents and babies giggling with every turn of the page!

There, there, Taro Miura.

Explore animal sounds and soothe a crying baby in this charming, graphic board book from Taro Miura.

Mungo Monkey to the rescue, Lydia Monks.

Mungo can't wait to join his daddy at work and ride in the fire engine! Where will he go and who will need rescuing? Join in the action by lifting the flaps and finding out what happens next.

Cockatoo, too, Bethanie Deeney Murguia.

Who can can-can? Find out in this hilarious book that features cockatoos, two more cockatoos, and tutued toucans too!

Saturday night sleepover, written by Jane O'Connor ; illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.

Fancy Nancy is back in this magical new story about a very exciting sleepover with a very special little sister Nancy and JoJo are having a sleepover and it's JoJo's first one ever! JoJo's a little nervous about sleeping away from home, but luckily big sister extraordinaire Nancy is there to put her mind at ease. Nancy is an expert at sleepovers. But when bedtime rolls around, it turns out it's Nancy who might not be as prepared as she thought.

The snow rabbit, Camille Garoche.

This wordless story is about two sisters, a walk in the snowy forest, and the appearance of an enchanted rabbit.

The tinder box, retold by Russell Punter ; illustrated by Annette Marnat.

Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, retold for young children as a picture book. Tom can't believe his luck when a mysterious witch leads him to a cave full of treasure. But could a battered old tinder box for kindling a fire hold the key to even greater riches?

Solomon and Mortimer, Catherine Rayner.

Solomon Crocodile and his friend Mortimer are bored. They want to find some fun, but what can they do? Tree-climbing is tricky, chasing lizards doesn't end well and flying turns out to be a lot harder than it looks. But then they spot the biggest hippo in the river. Just imagine the splash he'd make if two naughty crocodiles were to surprise him! But Solomon and Mortimer are about to get a whole lot more than they bargained for.

A beginner's guide to bear spotting, Michelle Robinson ; illustrated by David Roberts.

A young aspiring bear spotter ventures into bear country. But coming face-to-face with the furry creatures themselves, whether black or brown, can be dangerous, and our protagonist, accompanied by a trusty teddy bear, might need to use some unconventional means to stay out of trouble and avoid being (gulp!) eaten.

Odd socks, Michelle Robinson, Rebecca Ashdown.

The love story of two socks goes awry when one of them gets a hole.

Library day, Anne Rockwell ; illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell.

Beloved author Anne Rockwell celebrates books, the love of reading, and of course, libraries, with a gorgeous new picture book about a child's first visit to the library! One day, a young boy visits the library for the very first time. While he's there he listens to stories, reads books and magazines, and learns that there are also movies, crafts, chess, and puppet shows--something for everyone! With simple, lyrical text and bright illustrations that jump off the page, Library Day brings the joys of reading vividly to life.

The wheels on the tuk tuk, Surishtha Sehgal & Kabir Sehgal ; illustrated by Jess Golden.

In this twist on the classic song "The Wheels on the Bus," the wheels on the tuk tuk go round and round all over the city in India.

How to be famous, Michal Shalev.

Take a trip through the zoo with this irrepressible pigeon, as she preens and poses alongside all the animals, right up to the sharp teeth of a grumpy

Suppose you meet a dinosaur : a first book of manners, Judy Sierra ; illustrated by Tim Bowers.

Illustrates basic polite behaviour that one might need to use while grocery shopping at the same time as a dinosaur.

Where my feet go, Birgitta Sif.

A young panda uses his feet as a way to explore his imagination.

Follow the trail baby animals, [written by Dawn Sirrett ; design and illustration by Rachel Parfitt Hunt].

Most pages have a round hole, including the cover, that give you a glimpse of what is to come next.

Bedtime, [written by Dawn Sirett ; special photography, Lol Johnson ; illustrated by Christine Battuz].

Learn about getting ready for bed with this perfect bedtime book for babies. Get out of the bath, put on your sleepsuit and share a bedtime story before putting on the night light in Baby Sparkle Bedtime, the ideal first board book for your baby.

Follow the trail farm, [written by Dawn Sirett ; design and illustration by Rachael Parfitt Hunt].

A tactile board book that is packed with colourful illustrations to help encourage early learning. Suitable for hands-on learning, it helps your child learn as they explore farm life.

Funny faces, [written by Dawn Sirett ; special photography, Lol Johnson ; illustrated by Christine Battuz].

This is a sparkly book for babies which introduces facial expressions. Make a happy face, pull a sad face and recognise a sleepy face in Baby Sparkle Funny Faces, the ideal first board book for your baby.

Poo in the zoo, Steve Smallman, Ada Grey.

Bob McGrew, the head keeper at the zoo, loves his job except when he has to clean up after the animals! One day, after escaping his cage, the iguana leaves behind something that catches the attention of the entire town and a poo museum owner that ends up making Bob's messy job a lot easier!

The mummy's gold, Kristina Stephenson.

Sir Charlie Stinky Socks' latest quest is to return a sack of stolen Egyptian gold back to its right owner, one Elfie Corrie. Sounds simple, but Sir Charlie's adventures never are. Can they find the missing gold of Pharaoh Aboo Rah lost in the desert for thousands of years?

Don't call me Choochie Pooh!, Sean Taylor, Kate Hindley.

What's an adorably small canine with a big personality to do?

My first body, [written by Louise Tucker].

Packed with colourful images to help build the foundation of early learning. In this book, your little one will discover faces, legs, arms and feet. It helps your toddler learn all about the human body.

My first dinosaur, [written by Louise Tucker].

Packed with colourful images to help build the foundations of early learning. In this book, your little one will discover T-Rex, Stegosaurus and Triceratops. It helps your toddler learn all about dinosaurs.

Here comes Valentine Cat, Deborah Underwood ; pictures by Claudia Rueda.

Cat does not want to send a valentine to anyone, until some unexpected gifts from the dog next door make him change his mind.

The little tree, Muon Van ; illustrated by JoAnn Adinolfi.

When the Little Tree sees the world around her narrowing, she worries about what life will be like for her Little Seed. She decides to take the biggest risk of all, and let Little Seed find a richer life on her own.

Sonya's chickens, Phoebe Wahl.

Sonya raises her three chickens from the time they are tiny chicks. She feeds them, shelters them and loves them. Everywhere Sonya goes, her chicks are peeping at her heels. Under her care, the chicks grow into hens and even give Sonya a wonderful gift: an egg! One night, Sonya hears noises coming from the chicken coop and discovers that one of her hens has disappeared. Where did the hen go? What happened to her? When Sonya discovers the answers, she learns some important truths about the interconnectedness of nature and the true joys and sorrows of caring for another creature.

The pocket dogs and the lost kitten, Margaret Wild, Stephen Michael King.

Biff and Buff love riding in the pockets of Mr Pockets very big coat. They love to have Mr Pockets all to themselves, but when a little lost kitten needs a home they might have to learn about sharing.

Nanuk the ice bear, Jeanette Winter.

At the top of the world, a polar bear hunts, swims, courts, raises cubs, and worries as they go off on their own.

Stina, Lani Yamamoto.

Although Stina hates to be cold and does everything she can to avoid it, she wonders how the children playing outside do not seem to be bothered by the

Be a friend, Salina Yoon.

Dennis is an ordinary boy who expresses himself in extraordinary ways. Some children do show-and-tell. Dennis mimes his. Some children climb trees. Dennis is happy to be a tree. But being a mime can be lonely. It isn't until Dennis meets a girl named Joy that he discovers the power of friendship and how special he truly is!

The whisper, Pamela Zagarenski.

When a little girl receives a curious book filled only with pictures, a whisper urges her to create the words she cannot see. As the pages turn, her imagination takes flight and she discovers that the greatest storyteller of all might come from within.

Younger Fiction

Bad kitty goes to the vet, Nick Bruel.

Even the best bad kitties can get sick, and when it happens, it means just one thing: a visit to the vet!

Marguerite's Christmas, written by India Desjardins ; illustrated by Pascal Blanchet ; [translated from the French by Carolyn Grifel].

An old woman will no longer leave her house, not even on Christmas. She prefers to stay home, rather than take the risk of falling or coming down with a cold. She settles into the solitude and isolation of her safe, interior world. But just as she's about to enjoy a peaceful dinner in front of the TV, her doorbell rings. This is a touching story about overcoming fear and the role of chance in life.

A woodland wedding, Rebecca Elliott.

Eva's teacher, Miss Featherbottom, is getting married, but when her special necklace disappears, Eva and her friends set out to track down the thief and return the necklace before the wedding.

Rabbit's bad habits, story by Julian Gough ; illustrations by Jim Field.

From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, comes a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and bear who discover that things are always better when they're shared with a friend. Bear wakes up early from hibernation. If she can't sleep, then at least she can make a snowman. Rabbit has never made a snowman, but he definitely wants to make one that's better than Bear's. But with an avalanche and a hungry wolf heading his way, Rabbit soon realises that it might be nice to have a friend on your side. A tale of friendship, gravity, and just a little bit of poo.

The only child, Guojing.

In this wordless graphic novel, a young girl traveling from her city apartment to her grandmother's country home becomes lost and enters a fantastical world in the

The Princess in Black and the hungry bunny horde, Shannon Hale & Dean Hale ; illustrated by LeUyen Pham.

It's a case of monstrous cuteness as the Princess in Black encounters her biggest challenge yet: a field overrun by adorable bunnies. Princess Magnolia and her unicorn, Frimplepants, are on their way to have brunch with Princess Sneezewort, an occasion Frimplepants enjoys more than anything in the world. But just when he can smell the freshly baked bread and the heaping platters of sugar-dusted doughnuts, Princess Magnolia's glitter-stone ring rings. The monster alarm! After a quick change in the secret cave, Princess Magnolia and Frimplepants are transformed into the Princess in Black and her faithful pony, Blacky. But when they get to the goat pasture, all they can see is a field full of darling little bunnies nibbling on grass, twitching their velvet noses, and wiggling their fluffy tails. Where are the monsters? Are these bunnies as innocent as they appear?

My grandparents, Claudia Harrington ; illustrated by Zoe Persico.

Lenny follows Layla for a school project and learns what it is like to live with grandparents.

The Menino : a story based on real events, Isol ; translated by Elisa Amado.

When the new baby arrives, both the baby and the parents are in for a steep learning curve. In this book, born out of personal experience, internationally renowned author/illustrator Isol brings us a dual narrative and guide. For babies, there's a rich range of images of babies and all their functions to look at. From crying, to nursing, to peeing and pooing, to looking, to hearing, to deciding that this weird new world they've entered is worth staying in (because they finally recognize that in every grown-up they see there is a former baby), there are hours of fun and amusement, since babies love nothing better than looking at and talking about themselves. For parents, this is a wonderful exploration of the new world this stranger-baby brings with him or her. Amusingly written, the text presents in a humorous, wry way all the facets of the new baby's reality. A great gift for new parents both before and after baby is born.

The football's revolt, pictures and words by Lewitt-Him.

Footballs, as well as footballers, have feelings too, as proven by this reproduction of the charming 1940's children's book by design duo Lewitt-Him. The excited citizens of Kickford and Goalbridge turn out for their annual football match only to have it cut short. After a particularly violent kick, the ball decides it has had enough and remains in the air, in spite of the townspeople's heroic attempts to bring it back down. It is left to the children of the town to come up with a plan to save the match.

A complicated case, Ulf Nilsson ; illustrated by Gitte Spee.

Detective Gordon, a toad, and his assistant Buffy, the mouse, are the police in a large forest and rule by the big Book of Law which says such things as "you can't push a squirrel into the river" and more importantly you cannot tease other animals because it is hurtful. Unfortunately there is a culprit teasing other animals and all is not well in the forest. Toad and mouse must investigate.

The seriously extraordinary diary of Pig, Emer Stamp.

Pig, Duck, Cow and all the Sheeps are far away from their Farm and beloved Vegetarian Farmers. More fun, parps, slops and unbelievable adventure from this much-loved set of characters.

The race against time : the third journey through time, Geronimo Stilton ; illustrations by Danilo Barozzi [and others] ; translated by Julia Heim].

Geronimo Stilton travels back in time to the ice age, ancient Greece, and Renaissance Italy, where he experiences wild historical adventures.

Isaac and his amazing asperger superpowers!, Melanie Walsh.

Meet Isaac. He's a superhero! He might look like everyone else, but he has a kind of autism called Asperger's. Inside this book he'll tell you all about what it's like to have his Asperger superpowers. An essential book for anyone wishing to understand more about Asperger's Syndrome.

Flight, Nadia Wheatley & Armin Greder.

Tonight is the night. The family has to flee. They've been tipped off that the authorities are after their blood. Set in biblical times, a small family sets off across a desert in search of refuge from persecution in their own country, and an ancient story becomes a fable for our times. Their journey is beset by heat and thirst, threatening tanks and the loss of their donkey, but eventually they reach a refugee camp where they can wait in safety for asylum in another country. In this first-time collaboration between multi-award-winning author, Nadia Wheatley, and internationally-renowned illustrator, Armin Greder, words and images blend seamlessly to take readers on a journey they will never forget.