New Titles

Wrath of the rain god

Valenti, Karla.


"Ages 7-10"--Back cover. School Library Journal, October 2024. Booklist, March 2024. Nine-year-old twins Emma and Martín travel into a book of legends where they must try to stop the rain god's flood.
Date Published:2024

Volcanoes

Beckerman, Nell Cross, 1973-


Booklist, June 2024. "Leads children on an adventure through the radioactive wonders that are volcanoes. From deep down on the ocean floor to extraterrestrial volcanoes, [Nell Cross] Beckerman guides readers with dramatic, poetic language. Nonfiction text on every page allows for deeper understanding of the topic"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

A very cranky book

DiTerlizzi, Angela.


"Ages 4-8"--Dust jacket. Publishers Weekly, September 2023. Kirkus Review, July 2023. A snarky tale of a very cranky book that might not be so cranky after all.
Date Published:2023

There are no ants in this book

Mosco, Rosemary.


Booklist, June 2024. "Nothing can ruin a picnic faster than a bunch of ants. It's a good thing there are no ants in this book. . . . Well, maybe there's only one. Or two . . . Or ten? Maybe it's not so bad. Ants are kind of cool, after all--especially the ones with amazing butts, like the Acrobat Ant that waves its back end around to scare off enemies. Or the Slender Leaf Ant that can glide through the air. Or the Dinosaur Ant, which is the biggest ant in the world! Okay, so a picnic with ants is actually lots of fun! But what if an anteater also wants to join the picnic?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Booklist, June 2024. "Nothing can ruin a picnic faster than a bunch of ants. It's a good thing there are no ants in this book. . . . Well, maybe there's only one. Or two . . . Or ten? Maybe it's not so bad. Ants are kind of cool, after all--especially the ones with amazing butts, like the Acrobat Ant that waves its back end around to scare off enemies. Or the Slender Leaf Ant that can glide through the air. Or the Dinosaur Ant, which is the biggest ant in the world! Okay, so a picnic with ants is actually lots of fun! But what if an anteater also wants to join the picnic?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Stuntboy, in-between time

Reynolds, Jason.


"A Caitlyn Dlouhy book." "(Live in front of a studio audience)." Booklist starred, June 2023. Horn Book Starred, November 2023. Kirkus Review, June 2023. Portico Reeves, or Stuntboy the greatest superhero people have never heard of, tries to manage his frets and navigate his new normal with divorced parents, bullies in his building, and a newfound friend.
Date Published:2023

Ripley : fire station five /

Cameron, W. Bruce.


Ripley, a border collie fire rescue dog in training, helps young Samantha manage her anxiety after she survives a house fire.
Date Published:2024

Remembering Rosalind Franklin : Rosalind Franklin & the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA /

Stone, Tanya Lee.


School Library Journal starred, January 2024. Booklist starred, December 2023. Horn Book Starred, January 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2023. ". . . nonfiction picture book about Rosalind Franklin, the groundbreaking chemist who helped discover the structure of DNA . . ."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

A plate of hope : the story of humanitarian chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen /

Frankel, Erin.


Publishers Weekly, December 2023. Kirkus Starred, December 2023. Booklist, January 2024. "A biography about chef José Andrés, who, through his World Central Kitchen organization, is fulfilling a vision to feed people in need all over the world"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Pedro's yo-yos : how a Filipino immigrant came to America and changed the world of toys /

Peñas, Rob.


School Library Journal, September 2024. Booklist, February 2024. Kirkus Starred, February 2024. Horn Book, May 2024. "The story of businessman Pedro Flores, inventor of the yo-yo"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Nimbus

Eldredge, Jan.


"Ages 8-12"--Dust jacket. Publishers Weekly, July 2023. Kirkus Starred, August 2023. "A small black cat discovers she has magical abilities when she must go on a journey to return to her beloved owner"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

My book of bugs

Hubbard, Ben, 1973-


Includes index. School Library Journal, March 2025. Covers the seven major insect groups and includes profiles for over 40 insects, such as the stag beetle, monarch butterfly, and honeybee. Dive into their brilliant world and learn how some insects blend in with their surroundings. Discover how some can survive in different environments, while others can defend themselves against predators using clever tactics. Explore the many ways in which insects help humans, and the crucial role they play in pollination and maintaining a balance in the ecosystem.
Date Published:2025

Includes index. School Library Journal, March 2025. Covers the seven major insect groups and includes profiles for over 40 insects, such as the stag beetle, monarch butterfly, and honeybee. Dive into their brilliant world and learn how some insects blend in with their surroundings. Discover how some can survive in different environments, while others can defend themselves against predators using clever tactics. Explore the many ways in which insects help humans, and the crucial role they play in pollination and maintaining a balance in the ecosystem.

Date Published:2025

Magnolia Wu unfolds it all

Miller, Chanel.


Publishers Weekly, February 2024. Kirkus Starred, March 2024. Horn Book, July 2024. "A self-proclaimed sock detective inside her parents' New York City laundromat, 10-year-old Magnolia Wu and Iris, a new friend from California, set off across the city to solve the mystery of each missing sock, meeting people and uncovering the unimaginable along the way"--OCLC.
Date Published:2024

The lumbering giants of Windy Pines

Netz, Mo.


Pub Weekly, December 2023. Booklist, March 2024. Horn Book, May 2024. Kirkus Review, January 2024. While staying in the strange town of Slumbering Giant and discovering her missing mother is actually a demon slayer, 11-year-old Jerry ventures into the forbidden woods in her trusty wheelchair to unravel the truth about the town to save her mom.
Date Published:2024

Lucky duck

Pizzoli, Greg.


"This is a Borzoi book . . ."--Colophon. Booklist, January 2024. Horn Book, January 2024. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), January 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2023. "Susan the duck keeps feeling unlucky, so when a wolf shows up with gifts she has won it seems like her luck is turning around, but soon she realizes the wolf's intentions may not be as helpful as she imagined"--BTCat.
Date Published:2024

The liars society

Gerber, Alyson.


"1"--Spine. School Library Journal, March 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2023. "Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the prestigious Boston School, she's excited to be in the same world as her dad . . . But Weatherby has a secret she'll risk everything to protect, one that could destroy her new life. Every member of Jack's wealthy and privileged family has made their mark at the Boston School. Everyone, that is, except for Jack, who is entirely mediocre . . . But Jack has a secret of his own . . . one with the power to ruin everything.When the money for their school trip to a private island . . . is stolen, Jack and Weatherby are invited to play a high-stakes game and solve the mystery of the missing money"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

"1"--Spine. School Library Journal, March 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2023. "Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the prestigious Boston School, she's excited to be in the same world as her dad . . . But Weatherby has a secret she'll risk everything to protect, one that could destroy her new life. Every member of Jack's wealthy and privileged family has made their mark at the Boston School. Everyone, that is, except for Jack, who is entirely mediocre . . . But Jack has a secret of his own . . . one with the power to ruin everything.When the money for their school trip to a private island . . . is stolen, Jack and Weatherby are invited to play a high-stakes game and solve the mystery of the missing money"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

How to make a peanut butter sandwich in 17 easy steps

Edlund, Bambi.


Kirkus Review, November 2023. "It's lunchtime, and all the animals are hungry. In fact, you're feeling hungry too, and you know exactly what to make-delicious peanut butter sandwiches for everyone! The recipe is surprisingly complicated, but you're not worried. You gather the critters and a few necessary items (the peanuts and bread, of course, and don't forget the accordion and wooden clogs!), and then you get started!"--Publisher.
Date Published:2023

Kirkus Review, November 2023. "It's lunchtime, and all the animals are hungry. In fact, you're feeling hungry too, and you know exactly what to make-delicious peanut butter sandwiches for everyone! The recipe is surprisingly complicated, but you're not worried. You gather the critters and a few necessary items (the peanuts and bread, of course, and don't forget the accordion and wooden clogs!), and then you get started!"--Publisher.

Date Published:2023

Hannah Sharpe, cartoon detective

Tashjian, Janet.


"Christy Ottaviano books." School Library Journal, January 2024. Publishers Weekly, July 2023. Hannah Sharpe, an eleven-year-old cartoonist with Autism spectrum disorder, uses her curiosity, creativity, and amazing memory to investigate her family's newest Airbnb resident.
Date Published:2023

Haiku, ew! : celebrating the disgusting side of nature /

Brunelle, Lynn.


School Library Journal, April 2024. Booklist, April 2024. "These gross . . . haiku highlight thirteen animals (and a few fungi) and the exceptionally icky things they do! Accompanied by bonus facts . . ."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

I survived the great Alaska earthquake, 1964

Tarshis, Lauren.


"It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong--"Alaska tough". But then the most powerful earthquake in American history--the Good Friday Earthquake--struck. The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending thirty-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 people"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

"It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong--"Alaska tough". But then the most powerful earthquake in American history--the Good Friday Earthquake--struck. The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending thirty-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 people"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

The girl who figured it out

Dentler, Minda.


"Ages 4 and up"--Back cover. School Library Journal starred, August 2024. The story of wheelchair athlete Minda Dentler, and her journey from being a paralyzed infant in India to becoming an Ironman World Championship triathlete.
Date Published:2024