by Cynthia Lord

Marco Polo is a retired Christmas ornament, but in his mind he is a great mouse explorer.  Because he’s tiny and likely to be lost, he is the least-borrowed of the Book Buddies and he almost never leaves the library.  But the little mouse finally meets the right match in Seth, a boy who is about to attend his first slepover.  If Seth were to bring the stuffed bunny he usually sleeps with, he’d risk being teased, but Marco Polo is the perfect size to hide away in his sleeping bag.  Are both boy and mouse in for an unexpected adventure? 

by Mark Wilson

Are the snowy owls in trouble?  Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to find out.  Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.  

by Gillian McDunn

Elliott has never had many friends,  and he’s sure where he fits into his own family, especially since his newly remarried dad and stepmom are expecting a baby.   His only solace is cooking, where he can control the outcome, testing exciting recipes and watching his favorite cooking shows.

When he’s paired with the super-popular Maribel for a school-wide business project, Elliott is a little nervous that they won’t see eye to eye.  But Maribel is also looking for a new way to show others her true self, and sometimes the least likely friends have the most in common…and sometimes you have to make a few mistakes before you learn what’s right. 

by Avery Monsen

There once was a youngster named Chester Van Chime.  Who woke up one day and forgot how to rhyme.  Chester loved rhyming, in poem or song.  It always felt right, but today it felt…not right.  VERY not right. 

by Bob Graham

Max’s baby sister arrives with two little strands of red hair at exactly the stroke of midnight.  Maxine receives a superhero’s welcome.  Then, just as everyone expects her to, she flies!  But not all superheroes wear masks and capes, and Maxine is determined to be herself, dream big, and fly high on her own terms. 

by Chris Van Dusen

That big truck is stuck!  How will the island residents get where they’re going?  A tale of community and ingenuity from the celebrated Chris Van Dusen, inspired by a true story. 

by Jacqueline Davies

Sydney and Taylor have been best friends since before they can remember.  But how does one make new friends?  Taylor wants to try, so Sydney does what any best friend would do: accompany him on his biggest adventure yet!  When sincere compliments and gifts of friendship don’t lead anywhere, Sydney and Taylor may need to look where they least expect…

by Lincoln Peirce

Everyone’s favorite knight-in-training is back…to back!  Max’s twin is public enemy number one, and it’s up to the Midknights to find her before time runs out!  But dangers loom, including bloodthirsty trolls, murderous pirates, and even a ruthless king–or two. 

by Danny Robertshaw & Ron Danta

Inspired by a real dog from Danny & Ron’s Rescue from the popular Documentary, Life in the Doghouse, this first book in a sweet chapter book series follows an old dachshund who forms an unlikely friendship with the boy in his new family.  

by Meer Trehan

Part thriller, part friendship story, part real estate listing, this witty and inventive debut explores the nature of friendship and home.