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Cover: Guess What Is Growing Inside This Egg

Guess What Is Growing Inside This Egg

“Through the double pleasures of a rhymed riddle and a hidden-picture clue, children learn about half a dozen animals who begin life inside an egg shell. . . The full-bleed collages, crafted of painted and textured papers, can be enjoyed by individuals and small groups, and the… View →

 
Cover: Juneteenth

Juneteenth

“Schroder’s plentiful illustrations have a static, dioramic look, but their rich colors will show to better effect in group use than many of the more tepid palette choices of easy chapter books. Like the good news itself, easy holiday books about Juneteenth have been late… View →

 
Cover: Rescue on the Outer Banks

Rescue on the Outer Banks

“Newly independent readers with a penchant for true adventure will welcome these new entries [Rescue on the Outer Banks and The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft] in the On My Own History series.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s… View →

 
Cover: To The Point: A Story about E. B. White

To The Point: A Story about E. B. White

“. . .well suited for children writing reports on their favorite authors.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →

 
Cover: Shoes for Everyone: A Story about Jan Matzeliger

Shoes for Everyone: A Story about Jan Matzeliger

“A clear text blessedly allows the extraordinary individual in focus.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →

 
Cover: An American Army of Two

An American Army of Two

“This easy-reader presents a fresh and feminist glimpse of an unusual event during the War of 1812.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →

 
Cover: Rescues!

Rescues!

“Eleven stories of peril and heroism, ripped from recent headlines are recounted here in brief, riveting chapters. . . Scrapbook-style shots of survivors and their rescuers-many taken on the scene-should lure the most jaded browsers.” —The Bulletin of View →

 
Cover: Isis & Osiris: To the Ends of the Earth [An Egyptian Myth]

Isis & Osiris: To the Ends of the Earth [An Egyptian Myth]

“This glossy comic-book-style entry is visually arresting and appealingly quick, making for an accessible introduction to an Egyptian unit. . . Witt’s pencil and ink drawings are vividly colored, creating a bright, rich desert-scape and reinforcing the emotionally taut… View →

 
Cover: Margaret Bourke-White

Margaret Bourke-White

“Vividly written for beginning readers, this biography of photographer Margaret Bourke-White captures the excitement and danger she experienced as she took her pictures.” —Booklist View →

 
Cover: Beowulf: Monster Slayer [A British Legend]

Beowulf: Monster Slayer [A British Legend]

“The abbreviated text nods to the original’s style and tone. . . an easily digestible introduction to one of the earliest ogre-and-dragon tales.” —Booklist View →

 
Cover: AfterMath

AfterMath

“Lucy’s story of grief and healing packs an emotional punch that will tug at your heart strings long after you’ve read the last page.” —Edith Cohn, author of Spirit’s Key and Birdie’s Billions View →

 
Cover: Artie and the Wolf Moon

Artie and the Wolf Moon

“A love letter to the power of family to help you grow, heal, and find yourself . . . As rich and immersive as a big family dinner.” —Melanie Gillman, Stage Dreams View →

 
Cover: AfterMath

AfterMath

“This book is for any kid who has ever felt alone with pain. It offers a light, an understanding, a togetherness that brings hope.” —Melissa Walker, author of Why Can’t I Be You View →

 
Cover: Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

“This book is the perfect blend of humor and heart!”—Laurie Friedman, author of the Mallory McDonald series View →

 
Cover: Artie and the Wolf Moon

Artie and the Wolf Moon

“An absolutely gorgeous, thrilling read.” — Blue Delliquanti, O Human Star View →

 
Cover: Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

“A warm and funny story that shows just how not alone we are, even when it feels otherwise.”—Chris Tebbetts, author of Public School Superhero and coauthor of the Middle School series View →

 
Cover: Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

“Danielle Joseph has created wonderful characters showcasing humor, sensitivity, and independence, all while highlighting the importance of friendship. Readers who have enjoyed the humor of Ramona Quimby will fall in love with Sydney Frankel.” —Christina Diaz Gonzalez, author View →

 
Cover: Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition

Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition

“Josh Hicks does a tremendous job satirizing professional wrestling in Glorious Wrestling Alliance. Every facet of pro wrestling, from art to ego to commerce, gets a shot at the title with Josh’s witty dialogue and vibrant art! A very funny and entertaining read!”… View →

 
Cover: Eddie Whatever

Eddie Whatever

“Comic, creepy, calamitous, and (in the end) completely satisfying.”—Claudia Mills, author of The Lost Language and Zero Tolerance View →

 
Cover: Where I Belong

Where I Belong

“In Milagros Vargas, author Marcia Argueta Mickelson has brilliantly captured a voice for our times.” —Diana López, author of Lucky Luna View →

 
Cover: Eddie Whatever

Eddie Whatever

“Eddie will win your heart.”—Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, author of No Crystal Stair View →

 
Cover: AfterMath

AfterMath

“AfterMath is both heartbreaking and filled with hope. Gentle, nuanced, and honest, Isler’s extraordinary debut will stay with readers long beyond the final page.”—Alex Richards, author of Accidental View →

 
Cover: Captured by Pirates: Book 1

Captured by Pirates: Book 1

“Part text and part comic book, this entry casts readers as an English lad setting sail in 1635, making decisions to determine the outcome of encounters with many seagoing dangers.” —Booklist View →

 
Cover: Artie and the Wolf Moon

Artie and the Wolf Moon

“A book of cycles—love, loss, reunion, redemption. Readers will thoroughly enjoy getting lost in the beautifully rendered forests.” —Wendy Xu, Mooncakes View →