Child, Lauren

I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato

HC (LDS45864) 2022 9788412384154 $25.99

32 pp.  Grades K-2

Poor Charlie has to feed his picky sister dinner. After Lola enumerates the long, long list of foods she won't eat, Charlie has an idea. He offers her orange twiglets instead of carrots and Mt. Fuji clouds instead of mashed potatoes. Lola finds out that food by another name tastes better.

Pérez Hernando, Fernando

Chirimiri

HC (KA45898) 2022 9788413431338 $19.99

36 pp.  Grades PreK-1

Every afternoon, Mama Bird returns to the tree where she lives with her four children. Each one only knows one vowel. See what happens when it starts to rain and the four chicks try and have a conversation.

Cuevas, Michelle

Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow

Illustrated by Sydney Smith

HC (JV45837) 2022 9788426147370 $24.99

44 pp.  Grades K-2

Smoot the shadow is bored. His boy never smiles or does anything crazy. Smoot longs to be free and, one day, his dream comes true! Soon, the lives of both Smoot and his boy are transformed for the better.

Goossens, Jesse

Hemorrhages and Floods

HC (PV45816) 2021 9789583062827 $13.99

96 pp.  Grades 4-6

Would you know what to do if someone fractured a bone, fainted or had a heart attack? What about in the case of flooding, extreme weather events or acts of violence? This book offers practical and extremely valuable advice on how to act in numerous situations.

Gozzi, Annamaria

Celeste, Cinderella

PB (ENL45809) 2019 9789585497580 $14.99

32 pp.  Grades K-2

In this modern twist on Cinderella, Celeste lives in a large city with her stepmother and two stepsisters. When the invitation to the palace ball arrives, she wants to go, but she has nothing to wear. Mother Liu, the owner of the laundry, comes to her rescue. Celeste captures the eye of a tightrope walker outside the palace very close to midnight. Will this fairy tale have a happily-ever-after ending?

Hay, Louise L. & Kristina Tracy

I Think, I Am!

HC (JA45804) 2015 9788416082995 $21.99

32 pp.  Grades K-2

Bestselling author Louise Hay teaches children the power of positive thinking, especially about themselves. She presents examples they will relate to and learn from.

Jameson, Karen

Woodland Dreams

HC (COC45819) 2021 9788412268294 $22.99

32 pp.  Grades K-2

A young girl walks with her dog in the forest and observes the different animals as they get ready to sleep. Readers will learn a lot about the different species that live in the woods in a fun, lyrical way.

Lobel, Arnold

The Rose in My Garden

Illustrated by Anita Lobel

HC (COR45846) 2022 9788484706397 $19.99

40 pp.  Grades K-2

Mattiangeli, Susanna

Riding Hood Backwards

PB (ENL45807) 2019 9789585497573 $14.99

32 pp.  Grades K-2

Children will love this version that begins with a very full wolf and ends with Little Red Riding Hood getting ready to visit Grandma.

van Hest, Pimm

What If Dying Were Like Becoming a Butterfly?

HC (VV45810) 2021 9788412359701 $26.99

28 pp.  Grades K-2

After Cristian’s grandfather tells him that he should not take the caterpillar he found home because it could die, the two begin to discuss death in a very natural way. This story will allow children to ask questions, express fears, and share their thoughts on dying. A guide written by a therapist for teachers and caregivers is included.

Wahl, Phoebe

Sonya’s Chicken

HC (COR45883) 2022 9788484706410 $24.99

32 pp.  Grades K-2

Sonya’s father brings her three chicks, which she takes care of as if she were their mother. They grow up and thrive under her loving care. One night, a fox comes and takes one of her beloved chickens.   She’s brokenhearted, but her father comforts her by explaining that the fox just needed to feed her babies. This picture book can help explain the food chain to children.

Jansson, Tove & Amanda Li

Adventures in Moominvalley

HC (LV45805) 2021 9788414030325 $25.99

126 pp. Grades 2-4

Amanda Li adapted the adventures of Jansson’s beloved Moomins. This edition contains artwork from the animated TV series, which gives it a completely modern feel.

Sís, Peter

The Tree of Life: Charles Darwin

HC (EK45843) 2022 9788412372878 $25.99

40 pp.  Grades 2-4

Charles Darwin was an independent thinker. His ideas about the origin of life, natural selection, and evolution were revolutionary. This book presents his life and scientific research in a picture book format.

Zommer, Yuval

The Big Book of Belonging

HC (JV45897) 2022 9788426147332 $29.99

64 pp.  Grades 2-4

Did you know that squirrels can use their tails to protect themselves from the rain, wild horses can stand a few minutes after being born, oceans absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide or that in the Southern Hemisphere hurricanes and typhoons spin clockwise while in the Northern Hemisphere they spin in the opposite direction? This oversized book presents nature in an unforgettable way. Readers are invited to search for clues in the detailed artwork.

Andrewson, Natalie

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

PB (MAE45822) 2021 9788418184727 $24.99

144 pp. Grades 3-5

Natalie Andrewson has adapted and illustrated E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved Christmas classic into a graphic novel. Readers will love seeing how Marie’s nutcracker comes to life and whisks her away to a world filled with fairies, magic, and fierce battles.

Aesop

Aesop’s Fables

PB (ENL45811) 2017 9789585610835 $14.99

104 pp. Grades 3-5

This illustrated anthology contains 48 concise editions of Aesop’s fables. A brief biography on the classic writer is also provided.

Herlofsen, Sarah

What Is Cancer?

HC (PV45571) 2021 9789583062490 $13.99

92 pp.  Grades 3-5

Everything changes when someone close to you has cancer. The author, who is a doctor, answers questions that children have about the disease in an age-appropriate manner.

López, José M. & Xavier Romeu

The Little Big Book of Music

HC (GL45808) 2021 9788424668495 $27.99

56 pp.  Grades 3-5

This illustrated reference introduces children to every type of music from classical to hip hop. It provides information on the genre and recommends a playlist. A glossary is also included.

Núñez Pereira, Cristina & Rafael R. Valcárcel

Magic Words for Hard Times

HC (VS45806) 2021 9786078712670 $22.99

94 pp.  Grades 3-6

The pandemic has created a lot of angst and uncertainty in children. This book presents magic words and solutions for 19 common problems/feelings. They include empathy, motivation, caution, resilience, and hope.

Páramo Blázquez, Adrián

EL GRAN LIBRO DE LOS DINOSAURIOS

The Big Book of Dinosaurs

HC (LA45686) 2021 9788466240604 $24.99

128 pp. Grades 4-6

The author of this book is a paleontologist who uses digital technology to study dinosaurs. In this illustrated book, he presents 90 different kinds of dinosaurs, supplying fascinating facts about where they lived, what they ate, how they attacked or defended themselves, and how they reproduced.

Colfer, Chris

A Tale of Magic Witchcraft

PB (VS45775) 2021 9789877477542 $17.99

352 pp. Grades 5-8

Brystal has changed the world. She has made friends in a place that accepts magic and has defeated the Snow Queen. When a new witch arrives at the school and gathers apprentices, it’s clear that she does not have good intentions. Soon the peace is shattered and magic is once again threatened.

Dalrymple, Jennifer

FREEDOM!

Freedom!

HC (LV45815) 2021 9788414035801 $35.99

94 pp.  Grades 5-8

In this oversized, illustrated book, the life of Harriet Tubman is presented in the first person. It teaches readers about slavery and the abolitionist movement in a very visual, captivating way.

Aristarco, Daniele

They Said No

HC (PV45813) 2021 9789583063114 $15.99

200 pp. Grades 7-9

This book presents heroic acts of civil disobedience and the people who had the courage to take a stand. Starting with Prometheus from Greek mythology and ending with Mahvash Sabet in Iran, it demonstrates the importance of freedom socially, politically, and religiously.