New Titles

The chocolate touch

Catling, Patrick Skene



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Maizy Chen's last chance

Yee, Lisa,


"Eleven-year-old Maizy Chen visits her estranged grandparents, who own and run a Chinese restaurant in Last Chance, Minnesota; as her visit lengthens, she makes unexpected discoveries about her family's history and herself"--
Date Published:2022

The false prince

Nielsen, Jennifer A.


In the country of Carthya, a devious nobleman engages four orphans in a brutal competition to be selected to impersonate the king's long-missing son in an effort to avoid a civil war.
Date Published:2012

Stand up for yourself : the kids' book of courage /

Hanson, Anders, 1980-,


Learn about courage and what you can do.
Date Published:2015

How to draw a secret

Chang, Cindy, (Author and illustrator),


Junior Library Guild. "Twelve-year-old Cindy relishes drawing flawless images, but she is stumped by an art contest prompt: "What family means to me." No one at school can know that Cindy's dad moved back to Taiwan four years ago, so Cindy sketches out the perfect plan to draw the perfect picture while keeping her parents' separation secret. Then an unexpected trip to Taipei reveals devastating new secrets. Suddenly everything from Cindy's art to her family is falling apart. With her dream of perfection in tatters, Cindy must figure out how to draw from her heart and share her secrets. But can she really reveal the truth, messy lines and all?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Junior Library Guild. "Twelve-year-old Cindy relishes drawing flawless images, but she is stumped by an art contest prompt: "What family means to me." No one at school can know that Cindy's dad moved back to Taiwan four years ago, so Cindy sketches out the perfect plan to draw the perfect picture while keeping her parents' separation secret. Then an unexpected trip to Taipei reveals devastating new secrets. Suddenly everything from Cindy's art to her family is falling apart. With her dream of perfection in tatters, Cindy must figure out how to draw from her heart and share her secrets. But can she really reveal the truth, messy lines and all?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Gymnastics records that will be tough to beat

Fredeen, Kerry Kelaher,


Athletes have taken part in gymnastics since ancient times. The physical maneuvers, the equipment used, and the rules that govern the sport have changed a lot over the centuries. Many gymnastics records have been set-and broken-repeatedly over time. Other records have stood for decades, with current gymnasts still striving to break them. Many people think that some of these long-standing records will never be broken. Part of the Unbreakable Sports Records? series, Gymnastics Records That Will Be Tough to Beat tells the stories of five gymnastics record holders whose personal bests might just stand the test of time. .
Date Published:2026

Athletes have taken part in gymnastics since ancient times. The physical maneuvers, the equipment used, and the rules that govern the sport have changed a lot over the centuries. Many gymnastics records have been set-and broken-repeatedly over time. Other records have stood for decades, with current gymnasts still striving to break them. Many people think that some of these long-standing records will never be broken. Part of the Unbreakable Sports Records? series, Gymnastics Records That Will Be Tough to Beat tells the stories of five gymnastics record holders whose personal bests might just stand the test of time. .

Date Published:2026

Leadership on the playground

Hancock, James, (Children's writer),


Includes index. "In this book, readers will learn about leadership, traits of a good leader, and how to show leadership on the playground. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about leadership. Includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers"--
Date Published:2020

Includes index. "In this book, readers will learn about leadership, traits of a good leader, and how to show leadership on the playground. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about leadership. Includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers"--

Date Published:2020

Everything gymnastics

McDougall, Chros,



Date Published:2024

Best friends

Hale, Shannon,


Publisher Annotation: Best Friends is the vividly honest follow-up to the runaway bestselling graphic memoir Real Friends. Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon's got a sure spot in the in-crowd called The Group, and her best friend is their leader, Jen, the most popular girl in school. But the rules are always changing, and Shannon has to scramble to keep up. She never knows which TV shows are cool, what songs to listen to, and which boys she's allowed to talk to. Who makes these rules anyway? And does Shannon have to follow them? Or should she follow her heart? Bestselling creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first boyfriends, and finding your own path.
Date Published:2019

Publisher Annotation: Best Friends is the vividly honest follow-up to the runaway bestselling graphic memoir Real Friends. Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon's got a sure spot in the in-crowd called The Group, and her best friend is their leader, Jen, the most popular girl in school. But the rules are always changing, and Shannon has to scramble to keep up. She never knows which TV shows are cool, what songs to listen to, and which boys she's allowed to talk to. Who makes these rules anyway? And does Shannon have to follow them? Or should she follow her heart? Bestselling creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first boyfriends, and finding your own path.

Date Published:2019

Making friends

Gudsnuk, Kristen,


Publisher Annotation: Kristen Gudsnuk takes readers on a magical adventure about friendship in this fourth and final installment of her imaginative Making Friends series.
Date Published:2024

Fennec fox

Siemens, Jared,


"Fennec foxes are the smallest foxes in the world. A group of fennec foxes is called a "skulk." These engaging facts and more are waiting to be discovered in Fennec Foxes, an Animals of the Desert book"--
Date Published:2022

The cool bean makes a splash

John, Jory,


Cool Bean wants to go down the super slide at the pool--but can he overcome his fear?
Date Published:2024

All-pro football almanac

Donnelly, Patrick, 1968-,


All stats are current through August 2024. About the League -- Greatest games -- Standout plays -- Team dynasties -- Iconic players -- Record breakers -- About the author. "From the greatest all-time passers and running backs to Super Bowl wins and everything in between, readers will find all the freshest football trivia here. Photos that pop and small bites of information make for fun, enjoyable reading for eager football fans. Browsable text and hard-hitting football action help to draw in reluctant readers as well as the most dedicated sports enthusiasts"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

All stats are current through August 2024. About the League -- Greatest games -- Standout plays -- Team dynasties -- Iconic players -- Record breakers -- About the author. "From the greatest all-time passers and running backs to Super Bowl wins and everything in between, readers will find all the freshest football trivia here. Photos that pop and small bites of information make for fun, enjoyable reading for eager football fans. Browsable text and hard-hitting football action help to draw in reluctant readers as well as the most dedicated sports enthusiasts"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

F-22 Raptor

McKinney, Donna,


""Engaging images accompany information about the F-22 Raptor. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-Provided by publisher"--
Date Published:2024

Comics squad : recess! /


School Library Journal, July 2014. Pub Weekly, April 2014. Booklist, May 2014. Kirkus Starred, June 2014. Horn Book, April 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2014. Library Media Connection, March 2015. A collection of comics about every kid's favorite school subject: recess.
Date Published:2014

Shubh Diwali

Chitra Soundar,


"One family celebrates the Hindu festival of lights"--
Date Published:2019

Chickenpox

Lai, Remy,


Publisher Annotation: All big sister Abby wants is to spend more time with her friends, far away from the sticky fingers and snooping eyes of her annoying brothers and sisters. But when a case of the chickenpox leaves the Lai kids covered in scratchy red spots and stuck at home together for two weeks of nonstop mayhem, Abby thinks this might be the end . . . of her sanity. Yet she feels responsible for the situation since her best friend was Patient Zero and brought chickenpox into their home. Will the itch to escape her siblings overwhelm Abby or will she realize being a big sister isn't all bad? Full of heart and hijinks, Chickenpox showcases what gets us through good times and bad.
Date Published:2025

Publisher Annotation: All big sister Abby wants is to spend more time with her friends, far away from the sticky fingers and snooping eyes of her annoying brothers and sisters. But when a case of the chickenpox leaves the Lai kids covered in scratchy red spots and stuck at home together for two weeks of nonstop mayhem, Abby thinks this might be the end . . . of her sanity. Yet she feels responsible for the situation since her best friend was Patient Zero and brought chickenpox into their home. Will the itch to escape her siblings overwhelm Abby or will she realize being a big sister isn't all bad? Full of heart and hijinks, Chickenpox showcases what gets us through good times and bad.

Date Published:2025

Diwali

Otterman, Joseph, 1964-,


Includes index. Festival of lights -- Holiday -- The light inside -- Problem solving -- Glossary -- Index -- Answer key.
Date Published:2019

V-22 Osprey

McKinney, Donna B. (Donna Bowen),


Plane or Helicopter? -- What is the V-22 Osprey? -- Fancy Flying -- The Osprey's Future. "Engaging images accompany information about the V-22 Osprey. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7."--
Date Published:2024

B-2 stealth bomber

McKinney, Donna B. (Donna Bowen),


"Engaging images accompany information about the B-2 stealth bomber. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-
Date Published:2024