Category Archives: New Children Books

Piper Chen Sings

By Phillipa Soo

An empowering story about a girl who turns her performance jitters into confidence when faced with singing a solo at her school concert. Inspired by the childhood experience of award-winning actress Phillipa Soo who originated the role of Eliza in Hamilton.

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Henry and Something New

By Jenn Bailey

It’s Field Trip Day! Henry’s class is excited to visit the museum, but Henry is not so sure. The museum means maybe seeing dinosaurs, Henry’s favorite. But it also means a lot of things that are new: a noisy school bus ride, a building full of echoes and hallways, and plenty of chances to get lost! Will he find something that makes all of this new worth the trip?

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Lucky Duck

By Chris Kurtz

A heartwarming animal adventure story about Frank, the odd one out in a family of ducks, who discovers both his courage and unique identity as he braves the unknown to save his family from an invading fox.

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The Red Fruit

By Lee Gee Eun

From Award-winning illustrator Lee Gee Eun comes a gorgeously illustrated story-delightful at every beat-about first discoveries and always landing in a safe place.

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Is This a House For Hermit Crab?

By Megan McDonald

Hermit Crab has outgrown his shell, and it’s time for a new home to keep him safe from predators. The beach is strewn with possible choices, but none are quite right. A rock is too heavy; a tin can is too noisy; a fishing net has too many holes.

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Gnome and Rat: Time to Party!

By Lauren Stohler

Gnome and Rat–the silly and endearing best friends from the Enormous Forest–can’t wait to celebrate Gnome’s 333rd birthday! Gnome has a few things to accomplish in preparation for his big extravaganza. But what about Rat? He’s feeling a little left out..what big day can he celebrate for himself?

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Poetry Comics

By Grant Snider

From the cloud-gazing hours of early spring to the lost bicycles of late autumn, Grant Snider’s brilliantly illustrated Poetry Comics will take you climbing, floating, swimming, and tumbling through all the year’s ups, downs, and in-betweens.

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Finding Bear

By Hannah Gold

April Wood has returned home from her adventure on Bear Island, but over a year later, she can’t stop thinking about Bear. When she hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she’s convinced it’s her friend and persuades her dad to travel with her to the northernmost reaches of the Artic. So begins an unforgettable journey across frozen tundra and icy glaciers.

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