Children's

Slugfest

By Gordon Korman

Gordon Korman has demonstrated a penchant for championing misfits. Slugfest introduces a new group of lovable underdogs in a summer gym class. Yash is his middle school’s most talented jock, which has actually kept him from properly earning his PE credits, so he’s stuck with a bunch of fellow “slugs” in Physical Education Equivalency (PEE) class. Knowing Korman, there’s much more to this mishmash of personalities than what’s apparent on the surface.

Gordon Korman has demonstrated a penchant for championing misfits. Slugfest introduces a new group of lovable underdogs in a summer gym class. Yash is his middle school’s most talented jock, which has actually kept him from properly earning his PE credits, so he’s stuck with…

Ten Little Rabbits

By Maurice Sendak

This picture book by the late Where the Wild Things Are author was previously available only as a pamphlet created for the Rosenbach Museum in 1970. Now, for the first time, it’s seeing a wide release. Sendak invites readers to learn numbers at Mino’s magic show, where the little magician struggles to keep a succession of rascally—yet insanely adorable—rabbits under control.

This picture book by the late Where the Wild Things Are author was previously available only as a pamphlet created for the Rosenbach Museum in 1970. Now, for the first time, it’s seeing a wide release. Sendak invites readers to learn numbers at Mino’s magic…

Tree. Table. Book

By Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry’s Tree. Table. Book. will captivate readers as they reflect on the vagaries of history and the beauty of friendship, which are so poignantly conveyed in this timeless tale.

Lois Lowry’s Tree. Table. Book. will captivate readers as they reflect on the vagaries of history and the beauty of friendship, which are so poignantly conveyed in this timeless tale.

The Curse of Eelgrass Bog

By Mary Averling

Mary Averling bewitches with her debut middle grade novel, The Curse of Eelgrass Bog, which straddles the line between slimy and sweet, concocting a fantasy world that balances snarky demons, magical bogs, concerned witches and awe-inspiring serpents.

Mary Averling bewitches with her debut middle grade novel, The Curse of Eelgrass Bog, which straddles the line between slimy and sweet, concocting a fantasy world that balances snarky demons, magical bogs, concerned witches and awe-inspiring serpents.

The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum

By Dan Santat, By Lisa Yee

From mind-bending technology to sometimes hilarious hijinks, A Royal Conundrum has everything a young reader—especially one who feels invisible—could want.

From mind-bending technology to sometimes hilarious hijinks, A Royal Conundrum has everything a young reader—especially one who feels invisible—could want.

Angela’s Glacier

By Jordan Scott, Illustrated by Diana Sudyka

A warmhearted ode to the colder side of the natural world, Angela’s Glacier gives readers everywhere a chance to ponder the “glacier’s music.”

A warmhearted ode to the colder side of the natural world, Angela's Glacier gives readers everywhere a chance to ponder the "glacier's music."

Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem

By Gary Golio, Illustrated by E.B. Lewis

This beautiful biographical picture book about the essential American photographer Roy DeCarava will inspire readers to “look slowly” and discover a deep love for the everyday moments in their lives.

This beautiful biographical picture book about the essential American photographer Roy DeCarava will inspire readers to “look slowly” and discover a deep love for the everyday moments in their lives.

Grandma’s Roof Garden

By Tang Wei, Translated by Kelly Zhang

Tang Wei’s heartwarming tale, punctuated by expressive colored pencil drawings, will energize readers to grow community and good health in their very own gardens too.

Tang Wei’s heartwarming tale, punctuated by expressive colored pencil drawings, will energize readers to grow community and good health in their very own gardens too.

Like You, Like Me

By Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

Through collages made from painted papers and oil sticks, Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw has created a vibrant celebration of global connectedness based on the author’s daughter and her real-life pen pal.

Through collages made from painted papers and oil sticks, Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw has created a vibrant celebration of global connectedness based on the author’s daughter and her real-life pen pal.

Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu

By Ying Chang Compestine, Illustrated by Crystal Kung

In a world of myriad fairy-tale retellings, Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu stands out as delightful, energetic and unique: a fairy tale you will happily devour.

In a world of myriad fairy-tale retellings, Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu stands out as delightful, energetic and unique: a fairy tale you will happily devour.

The Ramadan Drummer

By Sahtinay Abaza, Illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova

With visceral descriptions accompanied by bold illustrations—particularly its glorious depictions of nighttime—The Ramadan Drummer will appeal to both the senses and emotions of young readers.

With visceral descriptions accompanied by bold illustrations—particularly its glorious depictions of nighttime—The Ramadan Drummer will appeal to both the senses and emotions of young readers.

A Toni Morrison Treasury

By Slade Morrison, By Toni Morrison

Adults will enjoy sharing the stories of A Toni Morrison Treasury with young readers, as many Morrison fans may never have encountered her writing for children.

Adults will enjoy sharing the stories of A Toni Morrison Treasury with young readers, as many Morrison fans may never have encountered her writing for children.

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