New Titles Children’s March 2018 (arrived in February 2018)

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

Audio Visual

Pup star, directed by Robert Vince.

Welcome to a world where dogs can not only talk–they can sing! Tiny, a cute little Yorkie pup with a big voice, gets a chance to audition for the singing competition for dogs, "Pup Star." After she earns a place in the finale, she's suddenly dog-napped! But with the help of her new friend, Charlie, a retired rock-and-roller, she escapes. Together they leave on an incredible journey through some of music's most iconic cities. They meet Big Ears–a soulful Bassett Hound who teaches Tiny to belt out the blues; Murray–a spiritual shaggy dog who helps her find her inner rhythm; and Emily Rose–a country-singing shepherd who helps her learn to sing from her heart. Most important of all, they all encourage Tiny to believe in herself and never give up on her dreams!

Camp cool kids, directed by Lisa Arnold.

Spence and his big brother Zach have just moved to a new home with their mother and grandpa. Spence has a hard time adjusting and is fearful of everything but Grandpa encourages Spence to have faith in himself as he heads off with his brother to one of his greatest challenges yet, Summer Camp. There, Zach and Spence make friends in opposing cabins. Spence joins the Armadillos and befriends Firefly and Little John. With the help of the camp counsellor they sharpen their skills in boating, archery and rock climbing to prepare for the Summer Camp Games. Zach joins the Pelicans, a team lead by the camp bully Dean. They play several pranks on the Armadillos, turning the brothers against each other. This starts an all-out battle but Zach and Spence soon discover that if they work together they can overcome any obstacle.

Captain Underpants: the first epic movie, directed by David Soren.

George and Harold are fourth-grade BFFs who love dreaming up funny pranks. One day, they accidentally hypnotize their principal into believing he's a dimwitted super-hero. But when the new schoolteacher turns out to be a disgraced scientist bent on ridding the world of laughter, George, Harold and the dimwitted super-hero must band together to stop his evil agenda!

Long way North, directed by Rémi Chayé.

Sacha, a young girl from the Russian aristocracy, dreams of the Great North and anguishes over the fate of her grandfather, Oloukine, a renowned scientist and Arctic explorer who has yet to return from his latest expedition to conquer the North Pole. Sacha has always been fascinated by the adventurous life of her grandfather and has the same calling to be an explorer. Sacha flees her home and launches an adventure-filled quest toward the Great North in search of Oloukine and his ship.

Pokémon the movie: I choose you!,

This movie retells and reimagines the origins of Ash and Pikachu's first meeting, the forging of their friendship, and their first adventure together in the world of Pokémon as they search for the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh. During the course of their journey, they'll encounter familiar faces, as well as new characters like the Trainers Verity and Sorrel. They even cross paths with the mysterious new Mythical Pokémon Marshadow.

Richard the Stork, directed by Toby Genkel.

Even though everybody else thinks he's a sparrow - Richard himself holds tight to the conviction that he is in fact a stork.

Robo-dog. Airborne, directed by Tony Steven Giordano.

Meet Robo-Dog, the world's coolest pet. He can run super-fast, grow a bionic arm, talk, and even fly. After creating the perfect pooch for his son Tyler, genius dad Tom gets called away. When Tyler and his wacky nerd friend Barry head off to a science fair, Robo-Dog runs away and has his memory chip erased. After starting a new life with a computer whiz and his adorable daughter, will this high-tech terrier ever find his way home to his original owner?

Slugterra. Eastern caverns.,

The time has come for Eli and the Shane Gang to accompany their new friend Junjie home to the strange and beautiful Eastern Caverns. But when they arrive, they are shocked to find a world darker and more dangerous than Junjie remembers. The sinister Emperor's henchmen have pillaged every cavern of its slugs, and without the slugs' energy, the Eastern Caverns have fallen into ruins. The stolen slugs are locked away in the heart of the Emperor's evil dominion - the imperial palace.

The comet kids, directed by Glen Triggs.

When a passing comet crash lands near their hometown, Lucas (Xavier West) and his five friends embark on an adventure of a lifetime to locate the landing site. Together, they will discover an incredible story behind this extraordinary cosmic event, and find themselves at the centre of a far-reaching conspiracy.

The emoji movie, directed by Tony Leondis.

In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression, except for Gene, who is bursting with multiple expressions. Determined to become normal, Gene enlists the help of his handy best friend Hi-5 and Jailbreak. Together, these unlikely heroes embark on an epic app-venture through the apps on the phone, each its own wild and fun world, to find the code that will fix Gene!

The Lego ninjago movie, directed by Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher, Bob Logan.

The young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, that are all secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu, is wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon, who also happens to be Lloyd's dad.

Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom. The magic test and other stories.,

Young fairy princess Holly and her best friend, Ben the Elf, live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise above the tallest towers. Holly is still learning how to fly - and her magic doesn't always go quite according to plan. Ben doesn't have wings and can't do magic, but elves are very good at making things, especially toys, which comes in handy.

The wild adventures of Blinky Bill. Blinky the brave and other wild tales.,

Blinky Bill is back to bring his trademark mischief, mayhem, and humour to life. Along with his best mate and sidekick Jacko, Blinky takes on the role as defender of his outback home, Greenpatch.

Transformers, Robots in disguise. Combiner force.,

Sideswipe learns its important to know your history when the Bee Team finds a Decepticon and his reluctant MiniCon partner scavenging for artifacts in the Autobots first base on Earth. Later, Starscream comes to Earth with Bounty Hunters in tow, searching for the Scavengers Mini-Cons, who can confer on him the ultimate power he craves for his revenge. His quest leads him to the Bee Team, where he takes Bumblebee hostage.

Birthday boy, David Baddiel.

This is the story of Sam Green, who really, really, really loves birthdays. He loves the special breakfasts in bed. The presents. The themed parties. Blowing out the candles on his cake. Everything. He is so excited about his 11th birthday, in fact, that he wishes it was his birthday every day. So, at first, it's quite exciting when his birthday happens again the next morning. And again. And again. And again… But it's not long before things start to go wrong. Soon, disaster strikes, threatening something Sam loves even more than birthdays. Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for…

The pearl in the attic, Karen McCombie.

When Scarlet's grandma goes into a retirement home, she must sort through her belongings in the cramped flat above a shop in Crouch End, north London. Here Scarlet comes across a real treasure: a novel that Gran wrote, imagining the life of a girl just like Scarlet, who once upon a time lived in the flat and worked in a cake shop downstairs. But as Scarlet reads about Ruby's life in Victorian London, she begins to realise this is no piece of fiction - Ruby was real! A real life, facing real danger - and a mystery that unravels to the present day.

Bad dad, David Walliams.

Dads come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. There are fat ones and thin ones, tall ones and short ones. There are young ones and old ones, clever ones and stupid ones. There are silly ones and serious ones, loud ones and quiet ones. Of course, there are good dads, and bad dads … A high-speed cops and robbers adventure with heart and soul about a father and son taking on the villainous Mr Big – and winning! This riches-to-rags story will have you on the edge of your seat and howling with laughter! Bad Dad is a fast and furious, heart-warming story of a father and son on an adventure - and a thrilling mission to break an innocent man into prison!

Lucy's winter rescue; &, Lucy's magical surprise, Anne Booth.

Lucy's winter rescue: Lucy finds a lost baby otter and she makes a Christmas wish to find him a special new home. But little does Lucy know that it's just the start of the Christmas magic, and that by helping the otter she will help lots of other people, and animals, too!
Lucy's magical surprise: Lucy is staying on her best friend's farm when a baby donkey is born early. Lucy calls upon her magic snow globe to keep the little foal safe. But will the new arrival bring the good fortune they need to save the farm and the tiny harvest mice who have also made it their home?

Captain Pug: and other adventures, Laura James

Introducing Captain Pug who's going on a seafaring adventure. He's had jam tarts for breakfast. He's wearing a smart sailor suit. But Pug is afraid of the water! In Cowboy Pug he and his faithful companion, Lady Miranda, are going to be cowboys for the day! But with their noble steed Horsey safely acquired, it's not long before they find themselves on the wrong side of the law. In Safari Pug Pug and Lady Miranda have a scary run-in with a lion one night, so Lady M decides Pug needs to face his fears and go on safari.

Elephant emergency, Tamsyn Murray.

Tanglewood's Savannah Safari is complete, and Zoe can't wait to meet its newest inhabitants - six African elephants. But when the head of the herd stops eating, Zoe and the keepers face an elephant emergency.

Buttons the runaway puppy, Holly Webb.

Sophie often sees old Mr Jenkins walking his Labrador puppy, Buttons, and wishes she could have a dog of her own just like her. Lively Buttons loves the outdoors and is always running off, even though she knows she shouldn't. Then one day, Sophie finds Buttons in the street on her own. She thinks the puppy is running away again, but Buttons isn't playing around this time - something at home is very wrong, but how can she let Sophie know?

Into Reading

Caveboy is a hit!, Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen; illustrated by Eric Wight.

On the first day of "baseskull" season, Caveboy teaches Mags the basics of batting, helps her find her talent for pitching, and saves his teammates from danger while searching for a missing necklace at the end of practice.

Great explorers, James Buckley Jr.

Discover the stories of explorers the most ancient to the modern day from the deepest depths of the ocean to the highest mountains in the world. In this book you'll find true stories about Marco Polo's Silk Road, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's conquest of Everest, and Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's trip to the moon, and much more. Learn all about the explorers who discovered the unknown and made the world the place we know today.

Rappy goes to Mars, Dan Gutman; illustrated by Tim Bowers.

When he takes a ride in a UFO to meet Janet, the head alien, Rappy must decide whether to live with her on Mars or return home.

Chinese New Year, Rachel Grack.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Chinese New Year.

Christmas, Rachel Grack.

Christmas is a holiday of symbols. Evergreen trees stand for life in the dead of winter. Nativity scenes remind Christians of Jesus's birthday. Santa Claus is the image of cheerful gift- giving. In this title, young readers will discover the meaning behind a few popular Christmastime traditions.

Diwali, Rachel Grack.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Diwali.

Easter, Rachel Grack.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Easter.

Kwanzaa, Rachel Grack.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Kwanzaa.

Ramadan, Rachel Grack.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Ramadan. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Saint Patrick's Day, Rachel Grack.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Saint Patrick's Day. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Valentine's Day, Rachel Grack.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Valentine's Day. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Life in the Stone Age, Deborah Lock.

Discover what life was like from where people lived, how and what they hunted, how plants were used, art, medicine, and spiritual rituals. From camps to cave paintings to megaliths, this is essential reading on the Stone Age.

The story of civil rights, Wil Mara.

A history of race relations in the U.S. includes coverage of slavery, abolition and segregation as well as the events of the Civil Rights movement, discussing subjects ranging from protests and speeches to legislation and the famous people around the world who helped promote equal rights.

Bella Tabbypaw, Daisy Meadows.

Best friends Jess and Lily love all animals. But when they follow a mysterious golden cat into Friendship Forest - a place where animals live in tiny cottages and sip dandelion tea at the Toadstool Cafe their animal friends suddenly become much more magical! Goldie has invited Lily, Jess and kitten Bella Tabbypaw for a sleepover! The girls can't wait to spend a night in Friendship Forest, but brave little Bella decides to go exploring on her own with the Boggits! Lily and Jess must head into the tunnels underneath the forest to find her, but will Grizelda the witch get there first?

Horrid Henry gets rich quick, Francesca Simon; illustrated by Tony Ross.

Horrid Henry needs money, and fast! But just how is he going to do it?

Max & Ruby: Max at school, Rosemary Wells; illustrated by Andrew Grey.

Max enjoys a busy day at school.

Cat the cat, who is that?, Mo Willems.

An exuberant cat introduces readers to her friends.

Hello, penguin!, Kathryn Williams.

Meet amazing penguins from all around the world! Young readers will learn about penguins big and small in this new pre-reader from National Geographic Kids. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups, helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the world.

Non-Fiction

Dot.common sense: how to stay smart and safe online, Ben Hubbard; illustrated by Beatriz Castro.

The Internet is fantastic. It's full of amazing things. But there are also potential dangers out there, too. Join Olivia and Sam as they discover the wonders of the Internet but learn about how to be safe while they explore.

Code it! Create it!: ideas & inspiration for coding, Sarah Hutt; illustrated by Brenna Vaughan.

Come up with the perfect coding-powered project in this informative, interactive journal!

How to code 2.0: pushing your skills further with Python, Elizabeth Tweedale; original illustrations, Venitia Dean.

Offers an introduction to Python software in ten lessons that include step-by-step illustrations designed to teach basic coding skills that are used in a variety of occupations.

The bronze dog: a story in English and Chinese, Li Jian; translated by Yijin Wert.

This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells the story of two young brothers and a magical dog.

Chinese zodiac animals, Sanmu Tang; [translation by Zhu Jingwen].

Introduces the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac; eleven real-life creatures and one mythical one, the dragon, and profiles the good and bad characteristics of each one, with advice on behaviour, career, finances, and lucky colours.

What to do when you worry too much: a kid's guide to overcoming anxiety, Dawn Huebner; illustrated by Bonnie Matthews.

Teaches school-age children cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce and overcome anxiety, fears, and worry, through writing and drawing activities and self-help exercises and strategies. Includes introduction for parents.

You, me and empathy: teaching children about empathy, feelings, kindness, compassion, tolerance and recognising bullying behaviours, Jayneen Sanders; illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.

This charming story uses verse, beautiful illustrations and a little person called Quinn to model the meaning of empathy. Quinn shows an abundance of understanding, compassion and kindness towards others.

Tessie tames her tongue: a book about learning when to talk and when to listen, Melissa Martin; illustrated by Charles Lehman.

Book for kids about when to talk and when to listen. Tessie talks too much, but with the help of her counselor, she learns how to become a better listener. Teaches kids strategies to tame talkativeness and improve their listening skills. Includes tips for parents and educators.

Bullies, bigmouths & so-called friends, Jenny Alexander.

Most books about bullying tell children how to act without addressing how they feel. But the usual advice to 'ignore it' or 'say something smart' is doomed to fail, as you can't act brave and confident if you feel stressed and helpless inside. Jenny Alexander's approach is to develop readers' psychological defences. Through an entertaining mix of exercises, quizzes and fictional scenarios, she combines common sense with simple cognitive therapy techniques, to build up children's self esteem. Her tone is humorous and upbeat, but always sensitive to the reader's feelings. This new, updated edition takes account of recent technologies such as texting, MSN and bluejacking, which are increasingly abused by bullies.

Teasing isn't funny: what to do about emotional bullying, Melissa Higgins; pictures by Simone Shin.

Sensitive, narrative text from illustrated animal characters shows readers what emotional bullying is and provides possible solutions to stop it.

Dealing with bullying, Jane Lacey; illustrated by Venitia Dean.

Sometimes you can sort out a problem on your own. But sometimes you need to ask for help. This book helps young children to make this decision and find out about and understand bullying. It features seven case studies from children who have a range of bullying problems from a girl who is being left out by her friends to a boy bullied for the way he speaks. It features both verbal and physical bullying. The end of the book features a short playscript to act out and discuss. The book has engaging illustrations throughout. In this series case studies combine with sensible, practical advice to help children find out what to do in difficult situations.

Understanding transgender, Honor Head.

A sensitive book that explores the issue of people who feel they do belong to the gender they were born with. It looks at what this means for the person and their family, issues around school policy, bullying and discrimination and explores the journey of transitioning.

Rebel voices, Eve Lloyd Knight, Louise Kay Stewart.

A beautifully illustrated celebration of the brave campaigners who fought for women's right to vote. Tracing its history from New Zealand at the end of the 19th century, follow this empowering movement as it spread from Oceania to Europe and the Americas, then Africa and Asia up to the present day.

New hands, new life: robots, prostheses and innovation, Alex Mihailidis, Jan Andrysek.

Everyone uses machines in our daily life; cars, buses and bikes, computers and phones, washing machines and dryers. Another type of machine is an "assistive technology". These enable a man missing a leg to walk, a woman missing an arm to hold objects, and a child in a wheelchair to play a sport. New Hands, New Life offers young readers the opportunity to learn how our bodies work during physical activity and what happens when they don't work properly. It shows how exciting advances in technology and science have allowed us to create assistive technologies; from artificial limbs and wheelchairs to exoskeletons and robots, that make it possible for someone with a disability to make new abilities. Assistive technologies are especially life-changing for a child who can overcome the challenges of a missing limb or reduced motor function to enjoy a life of learning and play that would be otherwise out of reach.

From here to there: the story of how we transport ourselves and everything else, HP Newquist.

Since humans first stood upright, we've been on the move. Need food? Water? Land? A place to live? Survival depends upon motion. For thousands of years, people have devised ways to move faster, farther, and more comfortably. Their inventions; shoes, skis, the rudder, the wheel, engines, rockets, have had an enormous impact on how and where human beings live and thrive.

Chinese New Year, Ann Heinrichs; illustrated by Benrei Huang.

The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate renewal and fresh beginnings. In America, this holiday has become an important and exciting cultural tradition. Teaches readers about the history and pastimes associated with the Chinese New Year, as well as what they can do to commemorate the day.

Chinese New Year: a celebration for everyone, Jen Sookfong Lee.

Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series, Chinese New Year is illustrated with color photographs throughout. Readers will learn how a simple gathering of family and friends grew into a weeklong, worldwide festival.

Walk this world at Christmastime, illustrations by Debbie Powell; written by Zanna Davidson and Mary Sebag-Montefiore.

A celebration of global cultures, this book illustrates the similarities and differences in the ways people around the world celebrate Christmas. Travel to a new set of countries with every turn of the page. See the variety of celebrations by lifting the many flaps and lift the numbered flaps for the fun of an Advent calendar.

My first Easter book, Jane Winstanley.

Find out all about Easter and enjoy making cards, presents, tasty treats and lots of other fun activities with this first Easter book. From making pancakes and decorating Easter eggs through to creating your own flower garden and chocolate nests, you'll be all ready for an amazing Easter.

Brave Red, smart frog: a new book of old tales, Emily Jenkins; illustrated by Rohan Daniel Eason.

Seven classic fairy tales, interwoven and retold, retain the spirit of the original lore in contemporary language.

Yummy, Lucy Cousins.

Lucy Cousins retells her favourite nursery stories in spare bold language and brilliant vibrant pictures. She gives their famous characters new life and imbues their great adventures with her own very modern magic.

If you were a pronoun, Nancy Loewen; illustrated by Sara Gray.

Fanciful pictures and simple text introduce and illustrate English language pronouns and their function.

First hundred words in Italian, Heather Amery; illustrated by Stephen Cartwright; Italian language consultant: Emanuela Guastella; edited by Jenny Tyler and Mairi Mackinnon; designed by Mike Olley and Holly Lamont.

One hundred everyday words are illustrated in busy scenes and with labelled pictures, to help readers learn key Italian words.

First hundred words in Russian, Heather Amery; illustrated by Stephen Cartwright; Russian language consultant: Katerina Burgess; edited by Jenny Tyler and Mairi Mackinnon; designed by Mike Olley and Holly Lamont.

One hundred everyday words are illustrated in busy scenes and with labelled pictures, to help readers learn key Russian words.

First hundred words in Polish, Heather Amery; illustrated by Stephen Cartwright; Polish language consultant, Dominika Boon; edited by Jenny Tyler and Mairi Mackinnon; designed by Mike Olley and Holly Lamont.

A bilingual Polish/English edition of the classic Usborne word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. One hundred everyday words are illustrated in busy scenes and with labelled pictures, to help readers learn key Polish words.

First hundred words in Hebrew, Heather Amery; illustrated by Stephen Cartwright; Hebrew langauge consultant Robert Cook; edited by Jenny Tyler and Mairi Mackinnon; designed by Mike Olley and Holly Lamont.

A delightfully illustrated Hebrew/English vocabulary book with labelled pictures and scenes to help children learn one hundred everyday words. Each picture has its name in Hebrew, plus pronunciation guide and English translation.

First hundred words in Arabic, Heather Amery; illustrated by Stephen Cartwright; Arabic language consultant, Fatima Dabboussi; edited by Jenny Tyler and Mairi Mackinnon; designed by Mike Olley and Holly Lamont.

One hundred everyday words are illustrated in busy scenes and with labelled pictures, to help readers learn key Arabic words.

Science: a LEGO adventure in the real world.,

LEGO figures present information on such science topics as electricity, energy, weather, technology, and outer space.

365 weird & wonderful science experiments: an experiment for every day of the year, Elizabeth Snoke Harris; [illustrations by Jeff Albrecht Studios].

Whether you're making your own slime, rockets, crystals, and hovercrafts or performing magic (science!) tricks and using science to become a secret agent, this book has something for every type of curious kid. Each experiment features safety precautions, materials needed, step-by-step instructions with illustrations, fun facts, and further explorations.

Maths in 30 seconds, Anne Rooney; illustrated by Putri Febriana; consultant, Dr. Katie Steckles.

30 fascinating topics for maths masterminds, explained in half a minute.

I can count: [meet Bip, Bop and Boo!].,

Give your child a head start on their first day of school with this fun-filled, interactive approach to learning numbers through play and exploration. Fun and friendly characters Bip, Bop, and Boo introduce a new number on each page and invite young readers from Foundation to Key Stage 1 to count objects in the colourful pictures and under the flaps. Each page has the same number of flaps as the number featured ensuring a unique and enjoyable early learning experience that will spark curiosity and boost confidence ahead of starting school.

Hubble Space Telescope: photographing the Universe, John Hamilton.

Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, and its mission to photograph the wonders of the universe, far above the atmosphere of Earth. Important details covered include the space observatory's planning and engineering, its launch, its scientific discoveries, and how its images have changed our perception of the cosmos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Curiosity Rover: searching for life on Mars, John Hamilton.

Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Curiosity rover, and its mission to search for signs of past life on Mars. Important details include a history of rovers on Mars, planning and construction of Curiosity, its launch from Earth, landing on Mars, and the science experiments it carried out and their results. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

What are stars?, written by Katie Daynes; illustrated by Marta Alvarez Miguens.

They twinkle in the night sky, but what exactly are stars? Which one's the nearest? Can humans visit a star? Curious little children can lift over 30 flaps to find the answers to these questions and many more in this delightful introduction to stars and the night sky, with simple explanations and gorgeous illustrations on every page.

Who am I?: an animal guessing game, Steve Jenkins & Robin Page.

Who Am I? gives reader clues so they can guess which animal will be revealed in a beautiful, full-spread illustration when they turn the page. Playful nouns, adjectives, and verbs describe the characteristics and movements of each animal.

Hidden wildlife: how animals hide in plain sight, Jim Arnosky.

Animals know that in order to survive, they must stay hidden, and, fortunately, nature helps them by providing colouration that camouflages them in their habitat. Award-winning author and illustrator Jim Arnosky looks at this most artful and beautiful aspect of animal life, from the dappled spots on a fawn and the leaf-like markings on a Copperhead snake to the white fur of the snowshoe hare in winter and the changing colors of the octopus. Featuring five large gatefolds, this stunning book covers a wide variety of mammals, birds, insects, and sea creatures, and also offers kids advice on becoming better at spying animals out in the wild.

Life-sized animal tracks, author, John Townsend; editor, Jacqueline Ford; designer, Isobel Lundie; wildlife consultant, John Rhyder.

This eye-opening guide features to-scale representations of the prints left by all manner of animal species from across the globe, as well as salient facts about the different creatures. It will help young readers to identify an animal by the tracks it leaves, opening their eyes to the wonders of nature and encouraging them to explore and appreciate their local wildlife.

Secrets of the sea, written by Kate Baker; illustrated by Eleanor Taylor.

Travelling from the rock pools of the shoreline to the deepest depths of the ocean, a blending of illustrations and facts about marine animals provides an introduction to some of the ocean's rarely seen creatures.

Gecko, Raymond Huber and Brian Lovelock.

Welcome to the world of Gecko. He warms up on the sunbaked rocks in the evening before hunting for food. A cockroach makes a yummy snack. Watch out! A hawk is hunting! An exciting introduction to one of the most varied species of lizard on the planet.

Flying Squirrels, Marcia Zappa.

The book of massively epic engineering disasters, Sean Connolly.

It's hands-on science with a capital "E" For engineering. Beginning with the toppling of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, to the destructive, laserlike sunbeams bouncing off London's infamous "Fryscraper" in 2013, here is an illustrated tour of the greatest engineering disasters in history, from the bestselling author of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science. Each engineering disaster includes a simple, exciting experiment or two using everyday household items to explain the underlying science and put learning into action. Understand the Titanic's demise by sinking an ice-cube-tray ocean liner in the bathtub. Stomp on a tube of toothpaste to demonstrate what happens to non-Newtonian fluids under pressure and how a ruptured tank sent a tsunami of molasses through the streets of Boston in 1919. From why the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans to the fatal design flaw in the Sherman tank, here's a book of science at its most riveting.

Little kids first big book of things that go, Karen De Seve.

This charming reference book takes a closer look at the different ways people move from place to place, whether it is in a car, subway, hang glider, or submarine. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text that explains how race cars, bicycles, rockets, and so many other modes of transportation work. This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.

New Horizons: exploring Jupiter, Pluto, and beyond, John Hamilton.

Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's New Horizons space probe, and its mission to explore Jupiter, Pluto, and the mysterious objects of the Kuiper Belt. Important details include planning and construction of New Horizons, its launch from Earth, flybys of Jupiter and Pluto, and its continuing mission beyond our solar system. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Rosetta: voyage to a comet, John Hamilton.

Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft, and its mission to study Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Important details include Rosetta's planning and construction, its launch, its orbit around the comet, the fateful crash of its Philae lander, and the science discoveries of the orbiter. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

International Space Station: the science lab in space, John Hamilton.

Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to the International Space Station, NASA's science lab in space. Important details include space station history, planning and international cooperation, construction of the ISS, modules, solar arrays, and daily life aboard the space station. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Sergeant Reckless: the true story of the little horse who became a hero, written by Patricia McCormick; illustrated by Iacopo Bruno.

When a group of US Marines fighting in the Korean War found a bedraggled little mare, they wondered if she could be trained to as a packhorse. They had no idea that the skinny, underfed horse had one of the biggest and bravest hearts they'd ever known. And one of the biggest appetites! Soon Reckless showed herself more than willing to carry ammunition too heavy for the soldiers to haul. As cannons thundered and shells flew through the air, she marched into battle, again and again, becoming the only animal ever to officially hold military rank and receive two Purple Hearts.

Dairy: from farm to table, Woody Brambles.

Take an in-depth look at these amazing foodstuffs, and how they get from farms to our table. Dairy is one of the main food groups, and it is used in a wide range of products consumed by billions of people every day!

Sewing for children: 35 step-by-step projects to help kids aged 3 and up learn to sew, Emma Hardy.

Sewing for Children is full of projects that are specially designed to help children learn to sew. Split into five sections, there are projects for every child and every occasion! Complete with easy-to-follow photography, children will be guided through each project step-by-step, helping little ones learn and have fun at the same time!

Old Masters rock: how to look at art with children, Maria-Christina Sayn-Wittgenstein Nottebohm.

Parents often lack confidence about how to look at art with children, however, there is no magic secret and there are no right or wrong answers. Old Masters Rock: How to Look at Art with Children demystifies western art and demonstrates that it is accessible to all of us - adults and children alike. Old Masters Rock is a book for parents and children to look at together. It introduces the type of questions that help us discover things about a work of art and how we feel about it.

Fallingwater, Marc Harshman and Anna Egan Smucker; art by LeUyen Pham.

This book guides readers through the process American architect Frank Lloyd Wright used in designing Fallingwater, a now- famous house in Mill Run, Pennsylvania, perched atop a waterfall.

Drawing animals, Anna Milbourne; designed and illustrated by Jan Cafferty [and 3 others]; consultant, Gill Figg; additional illustrations by Catherine-Anne MacKinnon [and five others]; photographs by Howard Allman.

Learn how to draw all kinds of animals, from polar bears and orang-utans to kangaroos and pandas, with this inspiring book. Simple, step-by-step instructions explain techniques such as shading with chalk pastels and painting with watercolours. Includes QR links to download free images and watch video clips with drawing tips and inspiration.

Gardening lab for kids: garden art: fun experiments to learn, grow, harvest, make, and play, Renata Fossen Brown.

12 plant-related art projects that will spice up your already beautiful garden and encourage you and your family to enjoy the natural world around you.

The girls' book of crafts & activities.,

For girls who like to decorate, create, make and bake. "The Girls' Book of Crafts & Activities" is full of 150 girly projects, ideas and activities. From making button bracelets, baking gingerbread, sewing a phone sock for your mobile or designing your own fashion collection, it's got it all. Set out in clear step-by-step instructions, you can pick short 10 minute projects to those that will occupy you for a whole day! Not just a craft book, a cookery book or a sewing book "The Girls' Book of Crafts & Activities" is all of the best bits rolled into one.

The slime book, written, designed, edited and project-managed for DK by Dynamo Ltd.

Over 30 gloopy, gooey, colourful diy slime recipes will mesmerise youngsters by showing them how to make slime. Play, poke, push, pull, and pop awesome easy-to-follow slime recipes, all of which use inexpensive, accessible, and safe everyday products. Create Monster Slime with googly eyes, prepare for an eruption with Volcanic Slime and tuck in to some yummy edible chocolate slime! All slime recipes are borax-free.

Happy mail: keep in touch with cool & stylish handmade snail mail!, Eunice & Sabrina Moyle; photographs by Alex Bronstad.

Guided by the lettering artists behind the Hello!Lucky letterpress greeting cards, you will learn the basics of how to create beautiful hand-lettered designs and how to apply your hand-lettering skills to creating beautiful cards, stationery, envelopes, and more. Introduces a variety of lettering styles, including the basics of brush calligraphy, and the basics of writing and mailing letters the old-fashioned way. Once you learn and practice several different lettering styles, follow along with the simple step-by-step projects to create beautiful, personalized, and hand-written letters, cards, and envelopes to share with your loved ones.

Stitch camp: 18 crafty projects for kids & tweens, Nicole Blum & Catherine Newman.

In today's thriving maker culture, kids are hungry for hands-on guidance in creating stylish wearables and practical objects, or hacking and customizing existing ones. Authors Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman get them started with complete instructions for mastering six favorite fiber crafts.

The twelve days of Christmas, illustrated by Anna Wright.

Anna brings humour, beauty and sophistication to this perennially popular Christmas hymn, with her signature style. Exquisitely rendered in pen, ink, watercolour and collage, The twelve days of Christmas are beautifully and playfully reimagined for today's readership and have never looked so sumptuous.

Disney princess enchanted character guide, written by Beth Landis Hester and Catherine Saunders.

Journey into the enchanting worlds of the Disney princesses, where dreams really do come true. Discover wonderful tales of adventure, romance, and magic, meeting all your favorite characters along the way.

Wallace & Gromit: the complete cracking contraptions manual, illustrated by Graham Bleathman; designed by Lee Parsons; written by Derek Smith.

Now you can see all Wallace & Gromit's cracking contraptions in one book! Featuring everything from the Techno Trousers to the Mind Manipulation-O-Matic, this new paperback edition combines all the content of two previous hardbacks; fabulous cutaway drawings by Graham Bleathman as well as photos and technical descriptions, into a single chunky volume. This is a book no Wallace & Gromit fan should be without.

Bob the Builder: the fun is in getting it done!: owners' workshop manual, [author, Derek Smith].

Deep in the forest: a seek-and-find adventure, Josef Anton; Lucie Brunelliere.

Deep in the forest, early in the morning, the animals slowly wake; except the panda, who is sleeping in. The monkey stretches, the red ant hides, the black bear yawns, and the gazelle smiles. But where is the okapi? Can you find it? Over 50 animals; including the okapi, hide on the pages of this beautiful board book. The gorgeous forest scenes take readers from morning to night, from high in the trees to deep underground. Deep in the Forest is as much a visual treat as it is an introduction to exotic animals.

Find me: a hide-and-seek book, Anders Arhoj.

With simple text and colourful illustrations the reader is invited engage with this hide-and-seek picture book that can be read from front to back and from back to front.

A thousand billion things: (and some sheep), Loïc Clément; Anne Montel; [translated by Vanessa Miéville].

Every day presents us with a wide range of choices including what to have to breakfast, what to wear and what to do in our spare time. Even deciding which piece of homework to tackle first presents a challenge. But when night comes and it's time for bed, what choice is there but to lie in the dark and count sheep? This book takes us through all the choices in a typical child's busy day and presents the reader with nine different hidden picture puzzles.

Dinosaur Detective's search-and-find rescue mission, Sophie Guerrive.

With his red airplane, the Dinosaur Detective travels the world in search of lost animals. A rich and whimsical "hide and seek" picture book, which takes the reader on a puzzle-packed tour of a dozen different destinations, including the jungle, the stormy sea and outerspace. Detailed drawings of drama-filled scenes will challenge children of all ages to test their spotting skills.

Pirates magnified, [written by David Long; illustrated by Harry Bloom].

Ahoy shipmate! Grab your magnifying glass and seek out history's most notorious pirates in this swashbuckling search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot! Explore the lives of 10 real pirates and learn about life on the high seas, whilst using the free magnifying glass to spot more than 200 pirate-themed items in each eye-boggling illustration. Kids will have fun using the magnifying glass to search whilst learning about real life pirates in this seafaring adventure!

Mice in the city: London, Ami Shin.

An hypnotic hide-and-seek picture book that follows mice on a very busy and detailed tour through London.

Day & night: metropolis: explore the world around the clock, [illustrated by Phil Wrigglesworth].

Does a city sleep at night? Is the rainforest as lively as it is during the day after the sun goes down? Featuring two remarkable panoramic play scenes, Day & Night invites readers to learn about life in varying locations at distinctive points of a day, and challenges them to find specific things in a sea of amusing things. Spot how the world runs in daylight hours and a dozen others that take place when we go asleep. Who would camouflage themselves in the woods under broad daylight and who wake at night?

Magic tricks with coins, cards, and everyday objects, [Jake Banfield].

Learn the greatest magic tricks around and astound your friends and family, all without buying fancy props or equipment. From coins to muffins, you can make magic with anything you can get your hands on! With over 50 step-by-step magic tricks of varying levels of difficulty, this book is a great insight into the popular world of "street magic" where magicians specialize in up-close, informal tricks to bamboozle their audiences.

The everything kids' soccer book: rules, techniques, and more about your favorite sport!, Deborah W. Crisfield.

Presents an introduction to the game of soccer, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on its rules, describing key techniques, presenting winning drills, and offering tips for excelling at the game.

Soccer smarts for kids: 60 skills, strategies & secrets, Andrew Latham.

Coach Andrew Latham preps you to be your best by sharing secrets, techniques, and exercises to develop your skills on the field. Players age 11 to 15 and their parents will love this must-have guide, which features tips on setting goals, using proper form, practicing on your own, and respecting the rules while always having fun.

Writing radar: using your journal to snoop out and craft great stories, Jack Gantos.

Bursting with practical tips and tricks, such as creating actual story-finding maps of your neighborhood, this book will help you build confidence and establish good writing habits as you learn to use a journal to snoop out plots full of action and emotion about yourself, your family, your friends, your neighbors, and your pets. As Jack shows you hot to shape your rough ideas, organize plots, and polish drafts to shiny perfection, he also shares his own missteps, and ultimate success, as a would-be writer in middle school.

That is my dream!: a picture book of Langston Hughes's "Dream variation", illustrated by Daniel Miyares.

"Dream Variation," one of Langston Hughes's most celebrated poems, about the dream of a world free of discrimination and racial prejudice, is now a picture book stunningly illustrated by Daniel Miyares. An African-American boy faces the harsh reality of segregation and racial prejudice, but he dreams of a different life, one full of freedom, hope, and wild possibility, where he can fling his arms wide in the face of the sun.

Last laughs: prehistoric epitaphs, J. Patrick Lewis and Jane Yolen; illustrated by Jeffrey Stewart Timmins.

Macabre, ironic, and witty epitaphs share how prehistoric creatures like the terror bird, the woolly mammoth, and the T-rex met their demise. The ever-entertaining J. Patrick Lewis and the inimitable Jane Yolen offer a collection organized by era, with posthumous poems paired with short secondary text providing additional, factual information about each creature.

Feel a little: little poems about big feelings, written by Jenny Palmer; illustrated by Evie Kemp.

"Animated rhymes and colourful illustrations helping children (and their grown ups!) talking about emotions. This is a book to come back to again and again, whether you feel a little nervous, happy, angry or just plain silly!"–Back cover.

Bound by ice: a true North Pole survival story, Sandra Neil Wallace and Rich Wallace.

In the years following the Civil War, "Arctic fever" gripped the American public, fueled by myths of a fertile, tropical sea at the top of the world. Several explorers attempted to find a route to the North Pole, but none succeeded. Bound by Ice follows the journey of George Washington De Long and the crew of the USS Jeannette, who departed San Francisco in the summer of 1879 hoping to find a route to the North Pole.

I am Jane Goodall, Brad Meltzer; illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.

Presents an illustrated biography of the conservationist and scientist known for her work with chimpanzees and her championing of animal rights.

The magician and the spirits: Harry Houdini and the curious pastime of communicating with the dead, Deborah Noyes.

A century ago, the curious idea that spirits not only survive death but can be contacted on the other side was widespread. Psychic mediums led countless sances, claiming to connect the grieving with their lost relations through everything from frenzied trance writing to sticky expulsions of ectoplasm.

Before she was Harriet, Lesa Cline-Ransome; illustrated by James E. Ransome.

We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was a slave whose spirit could not be broken. An evocative poem and opulent watercolours come together to honour a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.

The shape of the world: a portrait of Frank Lloyd Wright, K.L. Going, Lauren Stringer.

A little boy who loves to find shapes in nature grows up to be one of America's greatest architects, Frank Lloyd Wright.

Good night stories for rebel girls. 2, Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 is an entirely new collection of 100 more bedtime stories about extraordinary women from all over the world. It boasts a brand new graphic design and 100 incredible new portraits created by the best female artists of our time. Having a passionate community that spans across more than 70 countries is a great way to discover incredible stories. Now, we can all share them. We can't wait because they truly are breathtaking. While still inspiring rebel girls of the world to dream bigger, aim higher, and fight harder, this sequel is bigger than each of us, bigger than our individual hopes, and certainly bigger than our fears.

Young, gifted and black, [words by Jamia Wilson; illustrated by Andrea Pippins].

Meet figureheads, leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and sporting heroes, including Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams. Strong, courageous, talented and diverse, these extraordinary men and women's achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream. whatever it may be.

Continents of the world: Europe, Charles Hope.

The world is a vast and exciting place, with nearly 200 countries spread across seven continents. Europe is no exception, with its 50 countries rich in language, history and culture. Learn all about these countries in Continents of the World: Europe!

Turtle Island: the story of North America's first people, Eldon Yellowhorn & Kathy Lowinger.

Discover the amazing story of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas from the end of the Ice Age to the arrival of the Europeans. You'll learn what people ate, how they expressed themselves through art, and how they adapted to the land. Archaeologists have been able to piece together what life may have been like pre-contact– and how life changed with the arrival of the Europeans.

Die spree met foete, Philip de Vos & Piet Grobler; afrikaanse verwerkings van Annie M.G. Schmidt.

Xiao xiao ke xue ren: 100 ke xue da fa xian, ai li ke si.fu si(Alex Frith) deng wen; fei de li ke.ma li ya ni(Federico Mariani), he hei.ma ding(Jorge Martin) tu; zhang rong tian yi.

Huan you shi jie 200 guo: yi ben dai ni zou bian shi jie de lu you shu, Malcolm Croft zhu; li ya ru yi.

Shi zhi jiao zhi tou, Kaluolin-·Zhen-·Que'erqu zhu; Gao Mingmei yi.

Qiu tian de sen lin: du<> = Autumn forest: a story inspired by the poem "Thinking of Mr. Qiu on an autumn Night" huang yu xuan tu.wen.,

Ban shang yang le yi tou niu, Mucun Jiezi zhu; Xiangze Ludezi hui; Zhou Yaoping yi.

Ben he wo = Ben and me, Luobote Luosu zhu; Liu Bingdong, Zhu Haifeng yi.

Jian nan de dong ji = The tough winter, Luobote Luosu zhu; Chen Weiwei yi.

Maikeweini xian sheng de lü xing = McWhinney's Jaunt, Luobote Luosu zhu; Wang Qian yi.

Wo fa xian Gelunbu le = I discover Columbus, Luobote Luosu zhu; Li Xinru, Hu Qun yi.

Da hai wang de 10 ge mi mi, Lin Jiachun zhu.

Wo hao ai hao ai ni, wen Bannadite Luosaiti Susitake; tu Kaluolin Zhen Que'erqu; yi Gao Mingmei.

A book about how much we love our little ones!

Doudou de mi gong you le yuan, [Tangchaolizi wen; Dazhongertong tu].

Muisje mijn meisje, Lida Dijkstra; Piet Grobler.

Waar is de taart?, Thé Tjong-Khing.

A wordless picture book in which two rats steal a cake from a couple of dogs, who set off in pursuit through woods, fields, forests, and hills as other creatures alternately join the chase or carry on their own business.

Tic tac, Jorge Luján; [illustrations de] Isol; traduction, Mireia Porta Anau [i.e. Arnau].

Mon corps et moi, texte de Jorge Luján; dessins de Isol.

A child muses on the fact that his body is not identical with himself.

Le jour où Zoé zozota, Pierre Pratt.

Ich bin ein toller Hecht, Linda Wolfsgruber.

A rubber stamp of a whale is turned into different animals, accompanied by word play on the animals' names.

Yaho, Yusop'ŭ Kaja kŭrim ch'aek.

K'ottakchi K'oji: k'otkumţng ŭl t'alch'ul han, Hŏ; Chŏ;ng-yun chiŭm.

Ŏmma yak, Kŭl Kim Mi-ra; kŭrim K'i K'ŭn Namu.

Kurŭm t'okki, kŭl -À kŭrim Kim So-sŏ;n.

Na nŭn pongji, No In-gyŏ;ng kŭl -À kŭrim.

Uri kajok ieyo, No Yu-gyŏ;ng kŭrimch'aek.

The book tells a story of a boy and his family.

Nun k'o ip, Paek Chu-hŭi kŭl, kŭrim.

A little boy and his animal friends talking about their eyes, noses, and mouths.

Alsat'ang, Paek Hŭi-na.

Kogumaguma, Saida.

Kanjil kanjil, kŭl, kŭrim Sŏ; Hyŏ;n.

A story about a child and their happy way of dealing with the disease.

Talp'aengi hakkyo, Si -À Yi Chŏ;ng-nok; kŭrim -À Chu Ri.

Subak manse, kŭl, kŭrim Yi, Sŏ;n-mi.

Nyamnyam pingsu, Yun Chŏ;ng-ju kŭl -À kŭrim.

El cuento de Auggie Wren, Paul Auster; ilustraciones de Isol.

El cuento de Navidad de Auggie Wren, Paul Auster; ilustraciones de Isol; [traducción, Mariana Vera].

An unconventional story involving a lost wallet, a blind woman, and a Christmas dinner.

Por fin la verdad sobre hadas y brujas, Beatriz Ferro; illustrado por Rodrigo Folgueira.

Ramiro, Beatriz Ferro, Clara Urquijo.

Piñatas, Isol.

Numeralia, un poema de Jorge Luján; dibujado por Isol.

Count from 0 to 10, where each number is compared to something familiar.

Older Fiction

Greatest animal stories, chosen by Michael Morpurgo.

Award-winning children's writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo has collected his greatest animal stories from all around the world and put them in one place Here! From brave mice to hungry wolves, and mischievous spiders to ingenious cats, this is a timeless collection to treasure forever. Beautifully illustrated throughout, a menagerie will come to life before your eyes. There are lots of stories to choose from, including Puss in Boots, The Ugly Duckling, and Peter and the Wolf, so whether you're looking for a quick read or a longer story to lose yourself in, something to read alone or a tale to share, there's a great animal story within for everyone to find. This beautifully-illustrated, sumptuous gift edition is perfectfor young readers to treasure.

Sidetracked, Diana Harmon Asher.

Seventh-grader Joseph Friedman is friendless and puny, with ADD to boot. He spends most of his time avoiding the class bully and hiding out in the Resource Room. But the Resource Room teacher encourages (i.e., practically forces) him to join the school cross country team, and he meets Heather, a new student who's tough and athletic and refuses to be pushed around by anybody. With a new friend and a new team, Joseph finds himself off the sidelines and in the race (quite literally) for the first time. Is he a good runner? Well, no, he's terrible. But the funny thing about running is, once you're in the race, anything can happen.

The terrible two go wild, Mac Barnett, Jory John; illustrated by Kevin Cornell.

School's out, and Miles and Niles are running wild in the woods outside town: climbing trees, exploring caves, and, yes, pranking. But these leafy, lazy days of mischief darken when bully Josh Barkin and his cadets from a nearby kids' boot camp discover the merrymakers; and vow to destroy them.

The Adventurers Guild, Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos.

In one of the last cities standing after the world fell to monsters, best friends Zed Kagari and Brock Dunderfel have high hopes for the future. Zed desperately wishes to join the ranks of the Mages Guild, where his status as Freestone's only half elf might finally be an asset. Brock, the roguishly handsome son of merchants, is confident he'll be welcomed into the ranks of the Merchants Guild. But just as it seems the boys' dreams have come true, their lives take a startling turn and they find themselves members of the perilous Adventurers Guild, the guild acts as the last line of defense against the Dangers-hungry, unnatural beasts from otherworldly planes.

The broken mirror: a fable, Jonathan Coe; illustrated by Chiara Coccorese.

One day Claire, to escape her quarrelsome parents, takes refuge in the dump behind her house. There she finds a broken mirror, a nasty piece of sharp glass, yet she is strangely drawn to it. She soon discovers it has the power to transform even the most drab reality into a fairy-tale world: the grey sky is reflected blue, and Claire's modest, suburban house is transformed into the most beautiful castle. As Claire grows older, always accompanied by her magic mirror, she can see her face without her teenage acne, and her town before it fell victim to thieving property developers.

Shadow weaver, MarcyKate Connolly.

Emmeline's gift of controlling shadows has isolated her from the rest of the world, but she's grown to be content, hidden away in her mansion with Dar, her own shadow, as her only company. Disaster strikes when a noble family visits their home and offers to take Emmeline away and cure her of magic. Desperate not to lose her shadows, she turns to Dar who proposes a deal: Dar will change the noble's mind, if Emmeline will help her become flesh as she once was. Emmeline agrees but the next morning the man in charge is in a coma and all that the witness saw was a long shadow with no one nearby to cast it. Scared to face punishment, Emmeline and Dar run away. With the noble's guards on her trail, Emmeline's only hope of clearing her name is to escape capture and perform the ritual that will set Dar free. But Emmeline's not sure she can trust Dar anymore, and it's hard to keep secrets from someone who can never leave your side.

The hippo at the end of the hall, Helen Cooper.

One morning, Ben finds an envelope containing a very special invitation to come and see the Gee Museum; a dusty old place under threat of closure. However, once inside he discovers all sorts of incredible things like talking owls, dancing bees, magical bottles, witches, and of course, a hippo at the end of the hall. But most importantly he discovers a connection to his father and the family he never even knew he had. And now he has something important to fight for; the survival of the Gee Museum and the promise of finding out who he really is.

Sisters of glass, Naomi Cyprus.

Halan is a powerless princess. She is heir to the Magi Kingdom, a blazing desert land ruled by ancient magic. But unlike every royal before her, Halan has no magical powers of her own. Nalah is a powerful pauper. The glassblower's daughter, she lives in the land of New Hadar, where magic is strictly outlawed. But Nalah has a powerful force growing within her, one she can't always control. When a legendary mirror connects them, Nalah and Halan finally meet and must work together to save their two worlds, before everything they know is shattered forever.

The incredible magic of being, Kathryn Erskine.

Some might say Julian is sheltered. But he lives large, and his eternal optimism allows him to see infinite possibilities wherever he looks. Despite his optimism, he is anxious about his stressed family falling apart. Even his ability to "uni-sense" what's happening with his sister is gone. If he can make his family focus on the magic in the universe, surely they'll appreciate life again. Now that they are moving from Washington, DC, to rural Maine, Julian can use his beloved telescope without any light pollution. He can discover a comet, name it for himself, and show his family how they're all truly connected. As Julian searches the night sky, he encounters a force that may drive his plan apart. His neighbor, Mr. X, could bring an end to his parents' dream of opening their B&B. Could one negative force unravel everything? An avid student of science, Julian understands that there is much about the universe that we don't yet know. Who is to say what's possible and what's not?

Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry, written and illustrated by Rosalie K. Fry.

Fiona McConville is a child of the Western Isles, living on the Scottish mainland. City life doesn't suit Fiona and at age ten she is sent back to her beloved isles to live with her grandparents. There she learns more about her mother's strange ways with the seals and seabirds; hears stories of the selkies, mythological creatures that are half seal and half human; and wonders about her baby brother, Jamie, who disappeared long ago but whom fishermen claim to have seen. Fiona is determined to find Jamie and enlists her cousin Rory to help. When her grandparents are suddenly threatened with eviction, Fiona and Rory go into action. Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry is a magical story of the power of place and family history, interwoven with Scottish folklore.

Matt Millz, Harry Hill; illustrated by Steve May.

Meet Matt Millz; Britain's youngest (and funniest!) comedian! Matt may be small but he is truly mighty on the comedy circuit. Well, he is in his head anyway. When the school holds a talent show, Matt has the opportunity to demonstrate that he's got the magical chutzpah quip to take him all the way to the Apollo. With the help of his diminutive manager, Kitty Hope, and his hapless form teacher, as well as the school brute, his heartthrob and Rob his best friend, Matt learns what it takes to be really funny.

The things Owen wrote, Jessica Scott Kerrin.

Owen has always done well, even without trying that hard. He gets A's in school, is an avid photographer and knows he can count on his family's support. But then Owen makes a mistake. A big one. And now he must face his fear of disappointing his entire family. A last-minute trip to Iceland, just Owen and his granddad, seems like the perfect way out. For Owen's granddad, the trip is about paying tribute to a friend with Icelandic roots. But Owen has a more urgent reason for going: he must get back the notebook his granddad accidentally sent to the Iceland archive. He can't let anyone read the things he wrote in it! The pair gets on a plane, excited to leave their prairie town for a country of lava fields, glaciers and geysers. However, as they explore Iceland, the plan to recover Owen's notebook starts to spiral out of control. Why does Owen's granddad seem so confused and forgetful? And can Owen really hide the truth of what's in his notebook?

Supergifted, Gordon Korman.

Donovan Curtis has never been what anyone would call "gifted". But his genius friend Noah Youkilis is actually supergifted, with one of the highest IQs around. After years at the Academy for Scholastic Distinction, all Noah dreams of is the opportunity to fail if he wants to. And he's landed in the perfect place to do it; Donovan's school. Almost immediately, Noah finds himself on the wrong side of cheerleading captain Megan Mercury and alpha jock Hash "Hashtag" Taggart. Sticking up for Noah lands Donovan in the middle of a huge feud with Hashtag. He's told to stay away from the sports star, or else. That should be the end of it, but when a freak incident suddenly makes Donovan a hero, he can't tell anyone about it since Hashtag is involved. So Noah steps in and becomes "Superkid". Now he's gone from nerd to titan at school. And it may have gone more than a little bit to his head.

Black Moon rising, D. J. MacHale.

Middle-schoolers Marcus, Theo, and Lu return to the Library to help figure out, and fix, what is going wrong at a school in Massachusetts.

Snow & Rose, written and illustrated by Emily Winfield Martin.

Once, they lived in a big house with spectacular gardens and an army of servants. Once, they had a father and mother who loved them more than the sun and moon. But that was before their father disappeared into the woods and their mother disappeared into sorrow. This is the story of two sisters and the enchanted woods that have been waiting for them to break a set of terrible spells. A reimagining of the classic but little-known fairy tale Snow White and Rose Red.

Magic, madness, and mischief, Kelly McCullough.

Kalvan Monroe is worried. Either he's going mad or he really did wake up with uncontrollable fire magic and accidentally summon a snarky talking fire hare. (Yes, that's right, a hare. Made of fire. That talks.) He's got to be going crazy, right? But if he's not, then magic actually is real, and he's got even more problems to worry about. Because Kalvan isn't the only one with powers. The same fire magic that allows him to talk his way into and out of trouble burned too brightly in his mother, damaging her mind and leaving her vulnerable to the cold, manipulative spells of the Winter King. Can Kalvan gain control of his power in time to save his mother, or will their fires be snuffed out forever?

Christmas dinner of souls, Ross Montgomery; illustrated by David Litchfield.

It's a dark and lonely Christmas Eve in the dining room of ancient Soul's College. The kitchen boy, 11-year-old Lucas, has helped prepare a highly unusual meal, made with unrecognisable ingredients, cooked by a mysterious chef. And then the guests arrive, and carnage ensues. They are ex-students of Soul's College, and they are all completely demented. They demand bottle after bottle of wine, flinging their cutlery and howling like banshees until, silence. The Dean of Soul's College has arrived, and the evening's ceremonies must begin. For this is the annual meeting of a secret club for those who despise children, warmth, happiness, and above all Christmas. Each member must try to outdo the others by telling the most terrible, disgusting story they know.

Lucky button, Michael Morpurgo; illustrated by Michael Foreman.

A lonely boy struggles to cope with school bullies and caring for his mother, until a mysterious encounter reveals life in the Foundling Hospital in the eighteenth century and unravels a touching tale about the power of music.

Dog, Andy Mulligan.

When Tom meets Spider, he thinks he has found a friend for life. But their friendship doesn't run smoothly; Spider can't help being a naughty puppy, while Tom has to deal with his parents' separation, the pressure of a new school and a bully's unwanted attention. But when Tom and Spider become separated, they learn that they are far braver and more determined than anyone cold have imagined. And in losing each other, they discover an unbreakable bond of love.

Zack and the turkey attack!, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor; illustrations by Vivienne To.

While helping on his grandparents' farm, Zach, his best friend Matthew, and neighbor Josie outsmart a tormenting turkey and, in the process, solve a mystery of missing jewelry.

Entangled with the Egyptians!, Gary Northfield.

After being shipwrecked on the shores of Egypt and mistaken for a Horse God, Julius can't believe his luck! Soon he and his bedraggled friends will be living it up in the city of Alexandria; preened and pampered like gods. Then a fancy boat procession will take them down the River Nile to Giza where, of course, a lavish party will be thrown in Julius's honour as well as getting the obligatory tour of the Pyramids. But it is this very tour that seems to signal the end to their glorious fortunes in Egypt. On a visit to the Tomb of Cleopatra, Felix is unable to resist a rather lovely looking treasure for his rock collection. He pockets the jewel and immediately a curse falls upon the group. And so the ridiculous adventure begins where Julius fights for his life as the Egyptians come to unravel the truth and realize that he is not quite what they thought he was.

Auma's long run, Eucabeth Odhiambo.

When AIDS devastates thirteen-year-old Auma's village in Kenya during the 1980s, Auma must choose between staying to help her family and working toward a track scholarship that will take her away from home.

My brigadista year, Katherine Paterson.

When thirteen-year-old Lora tells her parents that she wants to join Premier Castro's army of young literacy teachers, her mother screeches to high heaven, and her father roars like a lion. Lora has barely been outside of Havana why would she throw away her life in a remote shack with no electricity, sleeping on a hammock in somebody's kitchen? But Lora is stubborn: didn't her parents teach her to share what she has with someone in need? Surprisingly, Lora's abuela takes her side, even as she makes Lora promise to come home if things get too hard.

The maze of bones, Rick Riordan.

What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the source of the family's power was hidden around the world, in the form of 39 clues? What if you were given a choice - take a million dollars and walk away… or get the first clue? If you're Amy and Dan Cahill, you take the clue - and begin a very dangerous race.

Mez's magic, Eliot Schrefer.

Caldera has forever been divided into those animals who walk by night and those who walk by day. Nightwalker panthers, like young Mez and her beloved sister, have always feared daywalkers as creatures of myth and legend. Until the eclipse. Now Mez has discovered that she can cross the Veil and enter the daylight world. Her magical power has unknown depths, but she must rush to discover it after a mysterious stranger arrives at her family's den, bearing warnings of a reawakened evil. Saving Caldera means Mez must leave her sister behind and unite an unlikely group of animal friends to unravel an ancient mystery and protect their rainforest home.

Lumberjanes. Book one, Unicorn power!, Mariko Tamaki; illustrated by Brooke Allen.

Welcome to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. The five scouts of Roanoke cabin Jo, April, Molly, Mal, and Ripley love their summers at camp. They get to hang out with their best friends, earn Lumberjane scout badges, annoy their no-nonsense counselor Jen. and go on supernatural adventures. That last one? A pretty normal occurrence at Miss Qiunzella's, where the woods contain endless mysteries. Today is no exception. When challenge-loving April leads the girls on a hike up the tallest mountain they've ever seen, things don't go quite as planned. For one, they didn't expect to trespass into the lands of the ancient Cloud People, and did anyone happen to read those ominous signs some unknown person posted at the bottom of the mountain? Also, unicorns.

The end of the sky, Sandi Toksvig.

11-year-old Slim Hannigan and her family left their home in Ireland to travel to America in search of a better life. It has been so long and such a journey that Slim Hannigan and the rest of her family can't even imagine what home looks like anymore. And there are many, many miles across America for them to travel before they reach their destination. Between them and the home of their uncle lie thousands of miles of dangerous land, wild animals and strangers who do not wish them well. Slim has to draw on bravery like she's never known to keep her family together and to keep them moving forward.

Whiskerella, Ursula Vernon.

When a fairy godmouse forces Whiskerella to wear glass slippers and attend balls night after night in search of a happily ever after, it's up to Princess Harriet Hamsterbone to break the spell and save the day.

Cameo, the street pony, Kelly Wilson.

When nine-year-old Kelly Wilson outgrows her pony, her mum surprises her with a beautiful steel-grey mare that she spotted trotting down the street, tied to the back of a truck. But there's a catch. Cameo has never been ridden! While her sisters Vicki and Amanda are jumping higher than ever before, Kelly must face her fears on an untested pony. Will Cameo ever be ready for competitions? And will the girls' ponies hold their own against the purebreds at the Royal Show?

The sea of the dead, Barry Wolverton.

After the harrowing and life-changing events at the Dragon's Gate, Bren wants nothing more than to make his way back to England. Finding the answers to the great mysteries he'd been chasing only found him questioning why he'd ever pursued them in the first place, and now he's lost his best friend, forever. There's nothing left for him but to return home and hope his father hasn't given up on him.

Picture Books

Look, there's a helicopter!, illustrated by Esther Aarts.

Follow the holes to read the story in this interactive flying adventure! Little ones will love finding the holes with their fingers, peeping through and turning the page to see what they become. With a gentle rhyming text encouraging children to say what they can spy in every scene, this is a journey through the stars to visit time and time again.

Look, there's a tractor!, illustrations by Esther Aarts.

Follow the holes to read the story in this interactive farmyard adventure! Little ones will love finding the holes with their fingers, peeping through and turning the page to see what they become. With a gentle rhyming text encouraging children to say what they can spy in every scene, this is a journey through a farm to visit time and time again.

Alive again, Ahmadreza Ahmadi; illustrated by Nahid Kazemi; [translated by Azita Rassi].

When things that a boy loves disappear from his life, he wonders whether they are gone forever. Will blossom and rain ever come back? Yes they will, but in their own time. This reasurring story moves from feelings of loss to a new confidence that comes with knowledge that these and more do, and will, return.

Sir Scallywag and the golden underpants, Giles Andreae, Paul Korky.

When King Colin's golden pants go missing, he calls for Sir Scallywag, the bravest knight in the land. But…Sir Scallywag is only 6 years old and with an evil giant to pursue, it's nearly mission impossible! Luckily, it's a story of David and Goliath. With his trusted steed Doofus at his side, Sir Scallywag proves that even the unlikeliest hero can be the bravest knight of all.

Animals, Ingela P Arrhenius.

On every page of this large book there is an illustration of an animal, with the word caption of the animal it is. A first book to introduce animals to young children.

Crown: an ode to the fresh cut, Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Gordon C. James.

Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair.

Winter dance, Marion Dane Bauer; illustrated by Richard Jones.

A fox wonders how he should prepare for the coming winter, but what other animals advise will not work for him until another fox comes to his aid.

The Anzac violin: Alexander Aitken's story, Jennifer Beck; Robyn Belton.

A WWI-era picture book, based on true events and a real-life young soldier from Dunedin named Alexander Aitken, who was a brilliant mathematician and a gifted violinist, as well as an artifact - the violin - that has survived the war and remains on display at Otago Boys High to this day.

I am a cat, Galia Bernstein.

Simon the housecat points out that he may not roar like a lion or run fast like a cheetah, but he has many other things in common with the big cats.

What's in my truck?, [this book was made by Ellie Boultwood, Robyn Newton and Kylie Hamley; illustrated by Adria Meserve].

With an interesting novelty to lift and slide on every spread, children will have fun finding out what's hiding inside every truck. From a tractor, to a dump truck, and a fire truck, there's lots to see, plus funny things to spot in each fun scene. The chunky pages are easy to turn and the flaps and sliders will encourage hand-eye coordination skills.

I wrote you a note, Lizi Boyd.

Simple text follows the path of a wayward note as each animal, Turtle, Duck, Spider, and many more, find it and use it for their own purposes.

Tweet! tweet!: with big flaps to lift, Sebastien Braun.

Five lavishly illustrated spreads, big, recessed flaps and a whole host of familiar garden birds to spot, name and mimic combine in this delightful little board book for the very young.

Grandma's tiny house: a counting story!, JaNay Brown-Wood; illustrated by Priscilla Burris.

In rhyming text, when the whole family and guests show up for the big dinner at Grandma's house, it becomes clear that the house is much too small to hold them all.

Big Wolf & Little Wolf: the little leaf that wouldn't fall, Nadine Brun-Cosme, Olivier Tallec; [translated by Claudia Bedrick].

When Big Wolf decides to surprise Little Wolf in the dead of winter by fetching a little leaf from an otherwise bare tree, both of them are rewarded in different ways by Big Wolf's effort.

Walk with me, Jairo Buitrago; pictures by Rafael Yockteng; translated by Elisa Amado.

A little girl imagines a lion taking the place of her father who no longer lives with her family, an animal that keeps her safe on her travels from school to home.

George and his shadow, Davide Cali, Serge Bloch; [translated from Italian by Debbie Bibo].

One morning, when George walks into his kitchen, he finds someone sitting at his table. "Who are you?" he asks. "I'm your shadow," answers the shadow. The shadow follows George; for a walk on the street, fishing on the pier at Coney Island, and everywhere else George goes. Who is this shadow? Is he an annoying pest? Is he a friend? Or is he both?

Feather, Cao Wenxuan; illustrated by Roger Mello; translated from the Chinese by Chloe Garcia Roberts.

A single feather, blown about by the wind, asks a variety of birds if she belongs to them but is dismissed time and again until she gives up her quest.

Spyder, Matt Carr.

It's not easy being a super special secret agent when you're only as big as a pin badge. But when a birthday cake is under threat, Spyder is called upon. It's time to pack the spy-kit with binoculars, a top-secret laser pen and a banana. Will Spyder save the day, and the party?

Easter surprise!, illustrated by Anna Jones; this book was made by Aimée Chapman, Natalie Munday, and Amy Oliver.

The Easter Bunny delivers Easter eggs to everyone, but at the end of the day there is a surprise waiting for him.

Happy birthday to you, Blue Kangaroo!, Emma Chichester Clark.

Lily has decided that this year she will have a pink party. Pink invitations, pink cake and pink presents. But Blue Kangaroo is not pink! Has Lily forgotten her best friend?

I'll show you, Blue Kangaroo!, Emma Chichester-Clark.

Lily has flooded the kitchen, thrown all her clothes out of the window and dressed the cat, and now she is showing off - and oh dear, anything can set her off! She tries to copy the acrobats on TV but goes too far with the baby on the see-saw and poor Blue Kangaroo is left clinging to a branch!

Charlie and Lola shapes, Lauren Child.

Help your toddler learn about shapes with Charlie and Lola! Lola says, "I know all my shapes. I know square ones, pointy ones and round ones. And some more extremely unusualish shapes too."

Charlie and Lola's numbers, Lauren Child.

Presented in a board book format, this work is suitable for young Charlie and Lola fans. Using artwork and material from the original and bestselling Charlie and Lola picture books.

Charlie and Lola's things, Lauren Child.

With the usual Charlie and Lola wit and style, these board books are suitable for young Charlie and Lola fans.

Rot the cutest in the world!, Ben Clanton.

Rot, a mutant potato, enters a "Cutest in the World" contest but worries when he sees his competition.

Firefly home, Jane Clarke & Britta Teckentrup.

Poor Firefly is lost and there are so many bright lights in the night sky she doesn't know which way to go. Can you help her find her way home?

The little fire truck, Margery Cuyler; illustrated by Bob Kolar.

A happy little fire truck, driven by Jill, zips all over town helping to put out fires and rescue animals.

Mighty Moby, Ed Young; text by Barbara DaCosta.

A bedtime story of a whale hunt inspired by the classic tale of the hunt for Moby Dick, here with a new twist. Deep in the dark ocean, Mighty Moby lurks. Up above the ocean waves, a one-legged captain pursues the whale he clashed with long ago.

The Grotlyn, Benji Davies.

I know when the Grotlyn's been slipping through your house unseen. What is the mysterious Grotlyn? What sort of creature could it be, scuttling across the town, frightening everyone in its path? And why has it stolen PC Vickers? Knickers?!

Bing. Something for Mummy, Ted Dewan.

Something for Mummy. It's a Bing thing. Bing bunny is doing something nice for his mummy. Making happy jammy toast is fun but it can get a bit messy. But don't worry, Bing. It's no big thing!

Chirri & Chirra: the snowy day, Kaya Doi; translated from the Japanese by Yuki Kaneko.

Sheltering in a cavern, Chirri and Chirra enjoy sweet treats, a game of marbles, soaking in a hot spring, and a comfortable rest in an igloo that is just the right size.

The new liBEARian, story by Alison Donald; pictures by Alex Willmore.

When the children discover a bear at the librarian's desk at story time, they think he's the new librarian. He's not!

Rabbit's nap: a lift-the-flap book, Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler.

Rabbit is trying to get to sleep, but everyone is being so noisy. Lift the flaps and find out who is keeping Rabbit awake! Will she ever have her nap?

Stick Man, Julia Donaldson; illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire. Join Stick Man on his troublesome journey back to the family tree.

Superworm, Julia Donaldson; illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! There's no other worm like SUPERWORM! Never fear, Superworm's here! He can fish Spider out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he's captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily, all of Superworm's insect friends have a cunning plan.

The Detective Dog, written by Julia Donaldson; illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.

There once was a dog with a keen sense of smell. She was known far and wide as Detective Dog Nell. Peter's dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. Whether it's finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, her ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. But Nell has other talents too. Every Monday she goes to school with Peter and listens to children read. So who better to have on hand when they arrive one morning to discover that the school's books have all disappeared! Who could have taken them? And why? There's only one dog for the job and Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit!

Erik the lone wolf, Sarah Finan.

Being a wolf means sticking with the pack. Everyone knows that except for Erik, one little wolf cub who dreams of setting off on his own adventure all by himself! But will life as a lone wolf be everything he hoped, or will he miss the rough and tumble of the pack?

Ten little fingers and ten little toes, Mem Fox; [illustrations by] Helen Oxenbury.

Rhyming text compares babies born in different places and in different circumstances, but they all share the commonality of ten little fingers and ten little toes.

Two little monkeys, Mem Fox, Jill Barton.

A rhyming tale about two little monkeys who are hiding from a leopard.

Yesterday I had the blues, Jeron Ashford Frame; illustrations by R. Gregory Christie.

A young boy ponders a variety of emotions and how different members of his family experience them, from his own blues to his father's grays and his grandmother's yellows.

What's in my house?, [this book was made by Nicola Friggens, Hannah Cockayne and Kylie Hamley; illustrated by Anja Boretzki].

With kooky characters to find and surprises hiding on every page, your little one will have lots of fun exploring what's in this house. Each spread features a different room with a flap to lift and slider to open. Toddlers will enjoy finding out who's hiding in the fridge, what's sleeping in the cupboard, and who's splashing about in the bathroom. The chunky mechanisms are fun to use and ideal for little hands.

A good day for a hat, written by T. Nat Fuller; illustrated by Rob Hodgson.

This is a picture book for very young children about having just the right hat, no matter what the occasion.

Tobor, Guido van Genechten.

Ben receives a very special present for his fifth birthday. Unlike Ben's stuffed animals who can't move on their own or talk, Tobor is different; with a press of his square nose, Tobor comes alive, suggesting and playing games, talking and asking questions and soon he becomes Ben's best friend. Sometimes friendship develops where you least expect it.

I spy under the sea, Edward Gibbs.

Little Monster's day out with dad, Pippa Goodhard, Nick Sharratt.

Join Little Monster and his dad on their big day out at the fair! But oh no! Their car breaks down; will they get there in time to ride the spooky train? Lift the flaps to find out!

Through with the zoo, Jacob Grant.

Goat has always dreamed of having his very own space. But Goat lives in a petting zoo, surrounded by hugs and rubs and grabby little hands. Determined to find his perfect alone space, Goat escapes into the big zoo. But space is not an easy thing to find, in this humorous picture book from Jacob Grant, Through with the Zoo.

Blue chameleon, Emily Gravett.

He can turn himself into anything and appear to fit in anywhere, but it seems that neither the swirly snail, the green grasshopper nor the stripy sock want to be friends. Will he ever find someone to talk to? Someone just like him? He can turn himself into anything and appear to fit in anywhere, but it seems that neither the swirly snail, the green grasshopper nor the stripy sock want to be friends. Will he ever find someone to talk to? Someone just like him? With a subtle and witty interplay between words and illustrations, this introduction to colours and shapes (and chameleons) is sure to delight everyone, from the youngest child upwards. This is another triumph by prize-winning Emily Gravett.

You hold me up, Monique Gray Smith and Danielle Daniel.

An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support.

Hooked, Tommy Greenwald; illustrations by David McPhail.

A boy and his dad discover all they have in common on a fishing trip in this sweet picture book about father-son bonding.

Supertato: Evil Pea rules, Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet.

It's all very well being a superhero and saving the day but what if there was no one there to cause the chaos? Fortunately, this isn't something we will have to worry about any time soon. The Evil Pea is back! And this time he has his biggest, most dastardly plan yet to take over the supermarket.

Dragon dance: a Chinese New Year lift-the-flap book, Joan Holub; illustrated by Benrei Huang.

It's Chinese New Year and there are so many fun things to do! Shopping at the outdoor market for fresh flowers, eating New Year's dinner with the whole family, receiving red envelopes from Grandma and Grandpa, and best of all; watching the spectacular Chinese New Year's parade! Introduce the customs of Chinese New Year to even the youngest readers with this festive new lift-the-flap book.

Snow scene, Richard Jackson; pictures by Laura Vaccaro Seeger.

A playful guessing game set in a snowy landscape.

A little paper caper, Oliver Jeffers.

When life in the forest begins to change; when trees mysteriously lose their branches, when whole tree trunks start to disappear, when homes are lost, the only course of action for the forest dwellers is to begin a full scale investigation. Alibis must be proved, clues must be sought but even so, blame is never far from anyone's thoughts. Who is the perpetrator of this heinous crime? Will justice be done?

The very fluffy kitty Papillon goes to the vet, A. N. Kang.

When Papillon's hiccups cause him to stop floating, Miss Tilly rushes him to a clinic where, once he feels better, he makes new friends.

Hibernation Hotel, John Kelly, Laura Brenlla.

Bear can't get ready for hibernation because his friends are too loud and smelly so he checks into the Hibernation Hotel but he still can't get to sleep!

Mog's amazing birthday caper, Judith Kerr.

Relive another classic story about everyone's favourite family cat, Mog, in this beautiful new edition. Join the loveable, accident-prone cat as she makes her way to Debbie's birthday party through an alphabet adventure.

Follow the track, all the way back, Timothy Knapman; illustrated by Ben Mantle.

Little Train happily ventures out on the railroad track alone for the first time, but when he reaches the end of the tracks, it is getting dark and Little Train is worried until he recalls what his parents said about finding his way home.

The blue songbird, Vern Kousky.

A little blue songbird longs to sing like her sisters. But whenever she tries, she cannot get the tune right. Her mother encourages her to leave home and find a song that only she can sing. With courage and tenacity, she travels the world, seeking advice from a crane, an owl, and a mean-looking crow, and other birds, hoping they will lead her to her special song. Told in gentle, lyrical prose and with bright, beautiful watercolor illustrations, The Blue Songbird is an empowering story for kids of all shapes, sizes, and singing ability.

Dragons: father and son, written by Alexandre Lacroix; illustrated by Ronan Badel; [translated by Vanessa Miéville].

When Drake's father tells him to go to the village and burn some houses down, he doesn't know what to do. He's hardly ever breathed fire and burn a house down? No way! How can Drake find a way to be nice to the villagers and still make his father proud?

Touch the Earth, Julian Lennon with Bart Davis; illustrated by Smiljana Coh.

While on the White Feather Flier, children learn to do what they can to help save the environment, including creating clean water for people to drink and taking pollution out of the ocean.

I love my daddy, text by Jonathan Litton; illustrations, Fhiona Galloway.

Find out why each dad deserves his shiny star in this concentric, colourful book of giving.

Ethan Long presents Valensteins: (a love story),

On a cold, dark night perfect for scaring, Fran is making a valentine, causing other members of Fright Club to howl and hiss over the idea of being in love.

Snickerdoodle takes the cake, Ethan Long.

Snickerdoodle knows he should not touch Nana's birthday cake, but eating just a tiny crumb leads to a big problem.

Waltz of the snowflakes, Elly Mackay.

It is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter something special: tickets to the ballet. Her granddaughter is reluctant to go. The weather is terrible and they have to wear fancy, uncomfortable clothes. But as the curtains rise on The Nutcracker, the girl's eyes light up as she's introduced to the magic of the theatre. The bright costumes, the intricate dances, the magical music, and a new friend all combine to captivate the girl and to bring colour to an otherwise dreary evening.

Someday, Narwhal, written by Lisa Mantchev; illustrated by Hyewon Yum.

A tiny narwhal in a fishbowl discovers that sometimes the difference between staying home and a big adventure is a group of loving friends.

15 things not to do with a puppy, Margaret McAllister; illustrated by Holly Sterling.

Don't teach your puppy how to play the trombone or take her to school. Don't let your puppy drive the car or juggle with the washing up. Don't walk your puppy at a football match or wake her when shout she won't understand. Do play with your puppy, be patient with your puppy, walk your puppy and give her lots of cuddles and love. In no time at all you'll be best friends!

I'm brave!, Kate & Jim McMullan.

He's a big red engine with a siren, a horn, a tank full of water, and whole lotta hose! He's a good-lookin' fire truck, and he's brave, too. When the alarm sounds, he's gotta drive through smoke and heat straight to a blazing fire!

Peep inside the sea, illustrated by Simona Dimitri; [written by Anna Milbourne].

Peep under chunky flaps and through holes in the pages to discover hungry sharks, giant whales, deep-sea jellyfish and even a shy sea dragon.

Chicken or Egg: who comes first?, Brenda S. Miles, and Susan D. Sweet; illustrated by Melon + Mandarina.

Chicken and Egg compete in sports, on tests, and in other ways until they discover that winning and losing are less fun than playing together.

Lines, Sarvinder Naberhaus; illustrated by Melinda Beck.

A concept-based introduction to the simplicity and complexity of the world around us challenges young children to think beyond shapes, colors, letters and numbers to see how simple lines and pieces make up a larger, more complex whole.

I love you, stick insect, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros.

Stick Insect is in love! Just think of all the fun and laughter he will have with his perfect partner surfing the ocean waves, racing on speeding motorcycles with the wind in his feelers, dancing the hula whoop-di-whoop! But there's something not quite right about Stick Insect's new sweetheart, and Butterfly seems to have spotted the problem.

Use your imagination, Nicola O'Byrne.

Rabbit is bored. What shall he do? Luckily, Wolf has the perfect solution. "Why not write a story?" he suggests. "I am a librarian, you know." Well, Rabbit is just delighted what a brilliant idea! And so Wolf teaches Rabbit to use his imagination to create the perfect story with lots of exciting props and interesting characters.

Poet extraordinaire!, written by Jane O'Connor; illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.

Fancy Nancy and her class learn about poetry and write their own poems to read on Family Day at school.

Willa and the bear, Philomena O'Neill.

When Willa's ragdoll, Rosie, falls into the snow and disappears, Willa is inconsolable until Rosie mysteriously reappears on Grandma's doorstep.

Draw the line, Kathryn Otoshi.

After two boys drawing their own lines realize they can connect them, a misstep creates a rift between them.

Pandamonia, Chris Owen and Chris Nixon.

When visiting the zoo, whatever you do, don't wake the panda! Join in the fantastic fun as one grumpy panda sets off a frenzy of wild partying.

The very, very, very long dog, written and illustrated by Julia Patton.

Bartelby, a very long sausage dog, causes chaos when walking with his friends until they find a way for him to keep track of his bottom.

I am Jellyfish, Ruth Paul.

Chased to the depths of the bottomless blue, what does a tiny Jellyfish do? Jellyfish is quietly crooning in the shallows, when knife-nosed Swordfish swooshes, races and chases her, down, down, down, deep into the dark blue sea. At that moment, stealthy Squid stretches a tentacle, tussling and tossing Swordfish in the darkness. Who will help Swordfish? He makes a last wish…Then…ON goes a light - it's Jellyfish!

Miguel and the grand harmony, written by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Ana Ramŭrez.

La Musica exists in many places in the twang of a guitar, in the beat of a drum, even in the whistling wind and the morning bird's son. She brings colour and life wherever she goes, connecting people to a grand harmony. And in the town of Santa Cecilia, she is everywhere. When La Musica discovers a boy with longing in his heart and no music in his home, she vows to help him find his passion.

Hey Black Child, Useni Eugene Perkins; illustrated by Bryan Collier.

A lyrical, empowering poem that celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young ones to dream big and achieve their goals.

Wishker, Heather Pindar, Sarah Jennings.

Mirabel doesn't want much, just a never-ending sleepover and zoo animals for pets but everyone always says "no" to her! When rufty-tufty cat shows up with magic wish-granting whiskers, things start looking up for Mirabel or do they?

Thank you, Mr. Falker, Patricia Polacco.

At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.

My hand to hold, Smriti Prasadam-Halls & Alison Friend.

I love you in the dazzling sun, When everything we do seems fun. But when you have to shout and yell, I love you at those times as well. This delightfully tender, heartfelt picture book follows the passage of the seasons, and the ups and downs of daily life, showing that love will always shine through, whatever the weather!

The Thing, Simon Puttock & Daniel Egnéus.

One day the Thing falls from the sky and four strangers stumble across it. But what is the Thing? Who does it belong to? What does it do? And is it any use for anything at all? A story about thoughtfulness, an adventure in friendship and a subtle commentary on the search for the meaning in modern life.

Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Edna the very first chicken, Douglas Rees; Illustrated by Jed Henry.

A humorous picture book in which Edna the very first chicken faces off against a hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex.

The birthday invitation, Lucy Rowland, Laura Hughes.

When handing out the invitations for her birthday party, Ella mistakenly drops one on the forest floor, and who should find it?

Tricky, Kari Rust.

The Duke and his dog, Tricky, spend their days making trouble. They cheat, steal, and play cruel-hearted pranks on their neighbors, just for fun. But one day, somebody new comes to town and gives Tricky a treat that melts his mischievous heart and sets him thinking about the effect his actions have on others. Inspired to change his ways, Tricky decides to set things right the only way he knows how; with tricks! Tricky's ploy might just lead The Duke to reconsider his ways.

Life, written by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Brendan Wenzel.

There are so many wonderful things about life, both in good times and in times of struggle. Through the eyes of the world's animals'including elephants, monkeys, whales, and more; Cynthia Rylant offers a moving meditation on finding beauty around us every day and finding strength in adversity.

100 things I love to do with you, Amy Schwartz.

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate the many things friends can enjoy doing together.

Twinkle twinkle little star, illustrated by Matt Shanks.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are! Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. Share story time with Olive the owl as she journeys across the twinkling sky, delivering books to all her friends.

Bizzy Mizz Lizzie, David Shannon.

Mizz Lizzie is the busiest bee in town, and she is determined to win the school spelling contest but after studying all night she falls asleep during the contest, and when she finally wakes up she realizes that she has to learn to stop and smell the flowers.

Shark in the dark!, Nick Sharratt.

Timothy Pope is looking out into the night with his telescope. Is that really a shark he can see? Turn the page and find out…Children will delight in peeping through the die-cut holes and guessing what Tim has spotted.

My mum's the best, Rosie Smith & Bruce Whatley.

Slow down world, Tai Snaith.

A timely reminder for children and adults alike to slow down, stop and appreciate the world around us. From a fast-paced metropolis, to the greener, magical places of a young girl's imagination, Slow Down, World is a whimsical journey towards mindfulness.

A sick day for Amos McGee, written by Philip C. Stead; illustrated by Erin E. Stead.

"Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, always made time to visit his good friends: the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and the owl. But one day–'Ah-choo!'–he woke with the sniffles and the sneezes. Though he didn't make it into the zoo that day, he did receive some unexpected guests."–Dust jacket.

Can you find my robot's arm?, Chihiro Takeuchi.

One morning, a robot wakes up to find he is missing an arm. He and his robo buddy search inside and outside the house, through a garden, an amusement park, a library and even a candy shop, but it's nowhere to be found. Where can the arm be, and what might make a suitable replacement? A lollipop? A fish bone? How about a fork?

Chalk eagle, Nazli Tahvili.

A young boy living in the heart of a busy city spots an eagle swooping overhead, and dreams of what it would be like to fly away and soar over mountains and rivers. Using a little chalk he draws his own eagle and then himself into existence. The two fly away together, and embark on a wonderful adventure of the boy's own imagination.

The snowbear, [text, Sean Taylor; illustrations, Claire Alexander]

Snow comes in the night, and Iggy and Martina make a snowbear. But then a sledge ride takes them deep into the woods. How will they get back home again?

Clumsy duck, Britta Teckentrup.

Poor Clumsy Duck! Not a day goes by without her stumbling, tripping, or falling over her huge webbed feet. But with the help of her special friend Little Chick, Clumsy Duck discovers exactly what those big feet are good for and what a fabulous swimmer she is. With delightful illustrations and a most endearing character, Britta Teckentrup has created a charming story about finding your own special talents.

Accident, Andrea Tsurumi.

When Lola the armadillo accidentally knocks over a jug of juice all over her parent's favorite chair, her panic sets off a chain reaction that sends the whole town into chaos. While "sorry" still might be the hardest word, this silly and sincere book will help readers realize that making a mistake isn't a disaster.

I want that nut!, Madeline Valentine.

Meet Mouse and Chipmunk, two young rodents who want the same thing; a big, beautiful nut! But who deserves it more? After all, Chipmunk and the Nut read together and lie in the grass and stare at the clouds. Chipmunk wants that nut! And Mouse and the Nut play tic-tac-toe and have a dance party together. Mouse also wants that nut! But then Squirrel comes along and claims the Nut for his own. What's a rodent to do?

Shake the tree!, [Chiara Vignocchi, Paolo Chiarinotti and Silvia Borando; illustrated by Silvia Borando].

It all begins with one tasty nut, hanging on the highest branch of a tree. A little Mouse looks at it longingly; he wants to eat it, so very much. But how can he get it down? By shaking the tree, of course! Can you, the reader, help him? Shake the tree a little to the right (shake) and a little to the left (shake shake). But, uh-oh, something else is falling from the tree, and it's looking rather hungry!

Wild Goose, Laura Wall.

Sophie, Goose and friends go on a fun new adventure into the wild, looking for treasure and discovering the joys of nature!

That's not my witch, [written by Fiona Watt; illustrated by Rachel Wells].

There are five friendly witches to meet in this Halloween addition to the much-loved That's not my… series. Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages and touching the textured patches as they try to find their witch. The bright pictures and textured patches to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness.

Max & Ruby's treasure hunt, Rosemary Wells.

When their tea party is rained out, Max and Ruby and their friends Louise and Lily go indoors, where Grandma has arranged a treasure hunt.

Babies can sleep anywhere, written by Lisa Wheeler; illustrated by Carolina Búzio.

Compares the sleeping habits of animals with those of human babies.

Hickory dickory dash, [Tony Wilson; illustrated by Laura Wood].

Before the clock infamously strikes one, a poor mother mouse must search the house for her two missing sons. But she'd better watch out for the cat!

Meow!, Victoria Ying.

Meow? Meow? Meow! Using this one word expressed in a lot of different ways and expressive art, this almost wordless picture books shows a feisty young kitten who gets frustrated when her family is too busy to play.

How do dinosaurs go to school?, Jane Yolen; illustrated by Mark Teague.

Explains how young dinosaurs should behave during a typical school day.

Professional crocodile, Giovanna Zoboli & Mariachiara Di Giorgio.

In this book without words, Mr. Crocodile gets up every morning and carefully gets ready for work but just what is his job?

Big Brown Bear's cave, Yuval Zommer.

Big Brown Bear's new cave just doesn't feel like home, so he fills it with all kinds of stuff. Soon there is so much stuff there is no room to stretch or scratch or do any of the things that Big Brown Bears generally like to do. And there is definitely no room for his friends to come and visit. Something's got to give!

Younger Fiction

My worst book ever!, Allan Ahlberg with pictures by Bruce Ingman.

Picture books are such good fun and so is making them but who knew there were so many things that could go wrong? This is the story of a picture book doomed from the very start. Allan has a good idea for a book about a crocodile, but every time he sits down to write, he's interrupted. The manuscript gets soaked in coffee, nibbled by snails, and when Bruce gets started on the pictures, he gets overexcited and draws a hippo, not a crocodile, at which point the publishers get overexcited too they want a dinosaur and experiment with all kinds of different fonts. Allan and Bruce finally think they've straightened things out, when the book goes off to the printer and you guessed it the trouble really starts. My Worst Book Ever is a clever and amusing introduction to the process of writing books for children, and they along with their parents will be delighted to see how hilariously wrong Allan and Bruce's book turns out.

Bad Kitty. Camp daze, Nick Bruel.

Kitty's life is really hard. Like really, really hard. All she asks for is twenty-two hours a day to sleep and food to be delivered morning and night. But does she get it? No. And when Puppy and Baby get a little rambunctious during her naptime, Kitty gets bonked on the head and starts to believe she's a dog.

Blackberry patch, Joy Cowley; [illustrations by Tracie Grimwood].

Ten year-old Rachel takes her little sister Taylor blackberry-picking. Taylor finds a little caterpillar and wants it to be her friend, but later on the caterpillar vanishes. Taylor hasn't eaten it, has she? Will the day end with laughter or tears?

Drum, Joy Cowley; [illustrations by Tracie Grimwood].

Drum is a people dog, and his favourite people are children. But while everyone in town knows and loves Drum, the old dog doesn't belong to anyone. When Drum has an accident one day, people are happy to take care of him. Will his life be changed by this event?

Fairy tale, Joy Cowley; [illustrations by Ian Forss].

Ross Beansack, the big hairy author, writes modern stories for modern children about modern concerns like saving the whales and the Amazon rainforest. One day he's visited by an extremely angry fairy who demands the author write a story about the neglected little folk. What will the very modern publisher say when this story arrives on her desk?

Messy adventure, Joy Cowley; [illustrations by Ian Forss].

Ross Beansack, the big hairy author, is writing a book about saving the rainforests. His very modern publisher says people can't write about something they haven't experienced. "Simple," says Sophie, Ross's seven-year old neice. "Just take the number 23 bus." But Ross Beansack is caught up in a recycling catastrophe of his own.

Scary story, Joy Cowley; [illustrations by Ian Forss].

Ross Beansac, the big hairy author, has been asked by young readers to write a story about ghosts. The very modern publisher is horrified when she hears of his plans. Ross Beansack sets off to do his own research in the local haunted house.

Swimming for gold, Joy Cowley; [illustrations by Tracie Grimwood].

Esther is determined to become a champion swimmer. She wants to do everything for herself, but that's been more difficult since her accident. Then one rainy day, she discovers that accepting help and working together can make a strong person even stronger.

The amazing Gribbles, Joy Cowley; [illustrations by Lisa Coutts].

When the Gribble children's python chases away their cook they have to find a way to make dinner. Luckily they're great at inventing things and robot JB007 with its cooking-tool fingers seems to be just what they need. Or is it…

The brilliant Gribbles, Joy Cowley; [illustrations by Lisa Coutts].

The Gribble children are great at inventing things but not so great at tidying their house. When they need to find a pair of missing glasses it seems like a brilliant solution to use their search-and-find robot but then things get out of control.

The clever Gribbles, Joy Cowley; [illustrations by Lisa Coutts].

The Gribble children are great at inventing things. When Asia and Silas invent a rocket-powered skateboard for their brother Fred's birthday they need all their ingenuity to get themselves out of the mayhem that results.

Invasion of Badger's Bottom, written by Tommy Donbavand; illustrated by Claudia Souza.

Nothing ever happens in the sleepy town of Badger's Bottom. In fact, its only claim to fame is that it's the most boring place to live in the universe. That's until a UFO lands in Jamie and Megan's back garden and invaders leap out to begin their conquest of Earth, under the command of Major Pain.

The curious case of the panicky parrot, written by Tommy Donbavand; illustrated by Ken McFarlane.

Crackpot detectives Pouch and Tray are called in to solve the case when Freddie the parrot disappears (he always did have the gift of the gab). Pretty soon they're on a trail leading to Don Puggoni, otherwise known as "the Dogfather".

The girl with the broken wing, Heather Dyer; illustrated by Peter Bailey.

Attack of the snack, story by Julian Gough; illustrations by Jim Field.

A Mysterious Thing lands in Rabbit and Bear's peaceful summer lake. Is it exciting, or terrifying? Is it a tiny fluffy owl, or a huge hungry monster? And has Rabbit finally met a creature with worse habits than himself? Rabbit's sure he can solve this mystery. But when he accidentally turns the Best Day Ever into the Worst Day Ever, he needs Bear's help.

Just Grace; Still just Grace; Just Grace walks the dog, written and illustrated by Charise Mericle Harper.

Meet third-grader Grace Stewart, who gets stuck with the name "Just Grace" when she tries to distinguish herself from the three other Graces in her class. Grace is plenty different, though. She has a "teeny-tiny superpower," for instance she can tell if someone is unhappy and often tries to fix it. But sometimes her good intentions backfire. Join Just Grace as she deals with a missing cat, a new neighbour, and more in this delightfully funny three-book.

The wooden camel, written by Wanuri Kahiu; illustrated by Manuela Adreani.

Etabo dreams of being a camel racer. One day he might even beat his older brother when they race. But with the price of water rising, Etabo's father must sell the camels, and his siblings must find work. What will Etabo do now? This story of love and hope centres on the inspiring Turkana people of north-west Kenya. Told with gentleness and humour, it is a universal story about keeping one's dreams alive.

The secret hunt, Kyle Mewburn; [illustrated by] Donovan Bixley.

Step back in time to meet clever cave boy Arg and his Stone Age family. It's where the trouble begins! What are the men of the village up to? They act as if they have a secret. Arg wants to find out what it is.

The worst witch to the rescue, Jill Murphy.

Mildred Hubble is sure that the new term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches is going to go brilliantly. She has prepared the best Holiday Project ever - she's certain that her form teacher, the formidable Miss Hardbroom, will be impressed. Even Mildred's arch enemy, Ethel Hallow, seems to have turned over a new leaf.

Captain Underpants and the wrath of the wicked Wedgie Woman: the fifth epic novel, Dav Pilkey; with color by Jose Garibaldi.

When Harold and George create an evil monster called the Wedgie Woman, she, along with her terrifying robots and her rabid robo-claw, wreaks havoc on the world, giving the wedgie of doom to unsuspecting people who stand in her way, including Captain Underpants.

All Mary, Gwynedd Rae, Clara Vulliamy.

A wonderfully funny whirlwind adventure, full of madcap mishaps and misunderstandings, as Mary Plain goes on her first ever 'svisit' and ends up as Berne's most famous bear! Join Mary, who in her own words is 'an unusual first-class bear', as she tries all sorts of new things, including eclairs, cream buns, going on buses, aeroplanes, boats, taxis and even winning first prize at a show, all in the company of her long suffering-friend, the Owl Man. Gwynedd Rae's enchanting Mary Plain stories have an enduring, timeless appeal and Clara Vulliamy's fresh, funny and energetic illustrations will introduce Mary Plain and friends to a whole new generation of readers. The original text is lovingly reproduced in this hardback foiled edition, with brand-new black and white artwork by renowned illustrator Clara Vulliamy, including a new heart-warming introduction from Clara Vulliamy about what the books mean to her.

Mary in America, Gwynedd Rae, [illustrated by] Clara Vulliamy.

Mary Plain is off on another adventure with her friend, Owl Man, this time to America! Join her as she wins first prize, stars in a parade in New York, catches some crooks, chases a high-speed train, rescues a small boy from drowning and becomes a Hollywood star!

Mary in London, Gwynedd Rae, [illustrated by] Clara Vulliamy.

Finding herself on an unexpected visit to her great friend the Owl Man, Mary takes London by storm! She enjoys every second, making friends, and causing Mary scenes wherever she goes. She takes every opportunity to eat as much as she possibly can, especially cream buns and meringues, and even appears in a teatime BBC radio show!

Mostly Mary, Gwynedd Rae, [illustrated by] Clara Vulliamy.

Mary Plain is an orphan who lives with her relatives in the bear pits at Berne Zoo, Switzerland. A delightful but rather unusual bear, with a huge personality and an appetite to match, you never quite know what escapades she'll get up to next!

Frank Einstein and the bio-action gizmo, Jon Scieszka; illustrated by Brian Biggs.

Boy genius and inventor Frank Einstein and his robot pals Klink (intelligent) and Klank (sort-of intelligent) study the science of ecology and conservation as they try to stop classmate and archrival T. Edison and his loggers from destroying the Midville Forest Preserve.

Wedgie & Gizmo, Suzanne Selfors; illustrated by Barbara Fisinger.

While his human Elliot adjusts to his new home and stepfamily, Gizmo, an evil genius guinea pig, searches for a new evil lair where he can plot to take over the world, but Gizmo is constantly thwarted by Elliot's little stepsister Jasmine (who likes to play dress-up), Abuela (who may or may not like to eat cavies), and Wedgie (a Corgi superhero and Gizmo's nemesis).

Baby Monkey, private eye, story by Brian Selznick and David Serlin; pictures by Brian Selznick.

Baby Monkey, private eye, will investigate stolen jewels, missing pizzas, and other mysteries if he can manage to figure out how to put his pants on.

The feather, written by Margaret Wild; illustrated by Freya Blackwood.

When a great feather drifts from the leaden sky, two children recognise its extraordinariness and take it to the village for its protection. The villagers, however, want to encase it, upon which the feather loses its radiance. The children take it home and care for it through the night. In the morning it is again radiant, and when they set it free it leaves behind the first signs of blue sky and colour. The ambiguous ending invites multiple interpretations about the effects of selflessness and kindness.