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A sophisticated blend of science and realism for readers who enjoyed the time-travel mystery of Rebecca Stead’s When You Reach Me or the intergenerational depth of Kelly Barnhill’s The Girl Who Drank the Moon. A strong addition to those seeking diverse speculative fiction with emotional resonance.
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Refugee: The Graphic Novel
The original Refugee remains an important and timely book; this graphic novel adaptation brings the moving stories of Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud to life for a new generation of readers. A good choice for where the original is popular.
A sweet story that uses fantasy elements to explore neurodivergence and learning differences.
A solid purchase, this story will resonate with middle schoolers who have endured similar shifting family structures.
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My Sister the Werebeast
Filled with familial love and high adventure that will leave readers with the warm fuzzies, this is a wonderful addition to middle grade graphic novel collections.
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Millie of the Manor
A comforting, fun, low-stakes middle grade mystery that gains depth in the thoughtful portrayal of Amy’s anxiety.
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The Picasso Curse
Readers will eagerly join Edwin in this twisty, action-packed story that throws in a dollop of financial literacy and art history for good measure.
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Setting the Stage
A plucky, engaging series debut that will resonate with theater-loving tweens. Perfect for middle school collections where Wicked is the musical du jour.
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How to Save a Library
A perfect book for tweens seeking realistic fiction that beautifully captures the emotions and challenges of middle school. Highly recommended for all library shelves as many resonant topics are expertly woven into one satisfying story.
A graceful homage to theater as both a space and an art form, lovingly broken down to its individual parts to give each its moment in the spotlight.
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12 Strays of Christmas
Readers don’t need to be animal lovers to pick up this story about love after loss.
This visually appealing anthology provides interesting new seasonal read-alouds perfect for December story times or family reading traditions. Librarians will appreciate the variety of selections that can be incorporated into holiday programming.
Joyful illustrations and vibrant backgrounds make this a delightful addition to holiday collections.
This is a comprehensive, attractive, and accessible volume, similar in format and scope to Marilyn Singer’s Awe-some Days, Leslie Kimmelman’s Dance, Sing, Remember, and Alfred Kolatch’s Let’s Celebrate Our Jewish Holidays.
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The Gift of Words
A lovely holiday story that speaks to the power of bringing community together during the holidays.
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Christmas Gnomes
A short, sweet holiday board book for babies and toddlers, who may find the book’s odd shape appealing.
This picture book is a good fit for religious collections, especially in schools or libraries seeking Nativity stories with a contemporary flair and a strong, relatable heroine.
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When Santa Wrote Back!
Though a touch saccharine in its conclusion, a charming and vibrant addition to most holiday collections.
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Jingle Bell Jokes for Funny Kids
A fine addition for libraries looking to add some lighthearted Christmas cheer to joke book collections.
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A Very Merry Holiday (Pokémon)
Pokémon enthusiasts can deck the halls with their favorite characters in this interactive work, great to share with a buddy or enjoy independently.
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Don’t Eat Eustace
A vibrantly illustrated tale of finding friendship through creativity, this book is a strong addition to picture book collections and story hour shelves.
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I Can Help in the Neighborhood
This charming board book features a helpful group of familiar animals with an engaging story that will make for an enjoyable read for an audience just learning to help others.
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The Lighthouse Keeper
Touching upon the importance of a lighthouse keeper, this picture book is a good choice for children’s collections and for those in search of this compelling, but little-mentioned, occupation.
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Bath Time for the Crayons
The crayons and their art are delightful, rustic, and interesting enough to keep children not only entertained but constantly looking for playfulness on every page. An aquatic amusement that lands across a range of grades.
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Searching for Mr. Johnson’s Song
A powerful tale that demonstrates the connective power of music and memory, as well as an appreciation for the strength of tradition passed through generations.
Recommended for lower elementary grades where fearless books on difficult topics, here masterfully captured in wordless form, are collected and lauded as required viewing.
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Cats on Cats on Cats
An appealing way to teach an important life lesson in communication, and great fun for the SEL shelves.
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Gray Squirrel Loses It!
An exciting and humorous opportunity to open discussions about the concept of seeds turning into plants, the food chain, and forest life, or just to read for fun.
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The Coziest Place on the Moon
A reflective social-emotional story that celebrates solitude and affirms that being alone does not mean being lonely. A thoughtful addition to collections exploring emotional intelligence and mindfulness.
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Little Red and Big, Bad Fred
A sweet and silly twist on a classic tale, with preschool-friendly pacing and a heartwarming bond at its center. A whimsically absurd love letter to childhood imagination and animal companionship.
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The Everything Trail
This love letter to the great outdoors is one that every library should have in their collection.
An immensely engrossing historical story, perfect for introducing elementary readers to past visionaries and locations.
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Love Finds a Way
A sweet and engaging exploration of love, friendship, and emotional growth that will resonate with young readers.
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Help Me Find My Hamster!
An enjoyable opportunity for interactive reading with a group or as a lapsit.
A highly recommended Christmas story that captures the magic of friendship, this title has something for the young at heart of all ages and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
For patrons looking for a heartwarming, comforting Christmas tale, this is perfection.
A gently playful addition for collections needing fresh holiday cheer for babies.
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Fa La La Family
A fun and festive dive into Christmas celebrations with diverse families. Recommended for all libraries, especially where the authors’ other book is popular.
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Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Though the rhyming is sometimes clunky, this book is recommended for all collections, and encourages families to teach small children about Kwanzaa.
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Group Hug at Christmas!
Recommended as a general purchase for a holiday collection for the youngest readers. The unique layout of pages will certainly be appealing to toddlers and beyond.
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Banana Menorah
An engaging book depicting a family’s fun and unique spin on their Hanukkah celebrations.
A heartfelt ode to the celebration of chosen family to welcome into every holiday library collection.
An adorable, romantic, sapphic rom-com perfect for fans of the original, but still accessible for new readers who just want a quick, fun romp.
An appealing and authentic introduction to Dongzhì for readers of any background.
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Thanksgiving Is a Blessing
A joyful title that emphasizes the importance of connection and togetherness, whether with family or found family.
Look no further for fresh festive fun where search-and-find books are popular.
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Crocodile Christmas
Freshen up holiday board book collections with this joyful read-aloud that encourages families to read, sing, talk, write, and play together
An excellent secular selection for any library serving young children.
Only fans of the show will enjoy this simple, short story that celebrates how life is sweeter with friends by your side.
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Could That Be an Elf?
Fans of the Christmas holiday and Adam Wallace’s “How to Catch” series will appreciate the story’s formula.
Children will love the beautiful artwork and hidden images in this heartfelt holiday book.
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Candy Corn Christmas!
Full of humor and holiday spirit, this is sure to please Fenske’s existing fans and is a perfect suggestion for fans of Jan Thomas and Bob Shea.
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Hap-Pea Holidays
An adorable mash-up of peas and the joy of Christmas activities with family and friends.
A sweet, meaningful addition to holiday collections.
Excelling in engagement, design, and joyful reading experience, this festive title will delight young browsers and enrich collections seeking high-interest seasonal books.
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Death in the Cards
Manansala has maintained aural consistency with her adult titles; hopefully, YA listeners can expect to hear Salvacion’s in future pairings.
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El Niño
Mourning has no easy antidote, but this notable lineup provides insight and comfort.
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Up in Smoke
Brooks’s all-too-timely, aurally-proven, close-up ready thriller just needs that studio contract.
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Return to Sender
Brosgol’s groupies devoted to appreciating her memorable illustrations might opt for print, but Lee’s engrossing performance ensures an aural enhancement not to be missed.
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Deadstream
What’s most aurally notable here is not so much distinct characterizations, but the range of media contained within.
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Smoke & Mirrors
Fouhey expertly (mis)leads listeners with a marvelously convincing performance.
A virtuoso trio (with ending identifying credits!) connects then and now with gratifyingly healing results.
Sanderson gifts readers with a brilliantly distinctive, hair-raisingly convincing performance of Mackay’s brilliant debut.
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The Summer I Ate the Rich
Despite uneven wobbles, Sewak’s distinctly elevating performance will likely impel listeners to the final track.
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Very Dangerous Things
Murder, of course, is highly dangerous, but Rey ensures it’s also twisty-turny deadly fun.
Gibson single-voicedly transforms an already electrifying read into a polyphonic marvel.
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Fine Young People
Clearer distinctions between Frankie’s narration and the 18-year-old interstitials of what happened then would have elevated Powers’s performance.
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Another
De Campo expertly captures Tremblay’s creepfest, adroitly building momentum as Casey’s alarm—and Morel’s transformation
Van Ness gloriously elevates these pages into empowering, enlightening entertainment.
Author and narrator jointly honor an extraordinary American hero.
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Hermana pegajosa
This Spanish-language picture book is a fun and humorous demonstration of the realities of sisterhood and a first purchase for all libraries.
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No quiero ir a la escuela
A great purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities or with bilingual programs.
This work is another wonderful addition to Spanish-language collections for children.
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Baby Beluga/Bebé beluga
Perfect for bilingual households, early language learners, or any family wanting to share a beloved song across cultures, this edition is a joyful celebration of nature, music, and connection.
A must-purchase for Spanish-language YA collections, this first volume in a planned trilogy will draw readers in from the start.
This vibrant Spanish-language picture book is an excellent choice for children’s collections.
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La vuelta a un año
A beautiful addition to Spanish-language collections for children, with a compelling view of the passage of time.
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Tate Tuber, Space Spud
A fun pick for the early reader section. Readers will enjoy Tate and his offspring’s zaniness and the passion they apply to everything they do.
Exuberant storytelling through the endearing voice of a headstrong heroine continues the playful legacy of this thoughtful series; returning and new readers will be enchanted by this latest addition.
A standout among early readers. Every library should have a copy of this one on the shelves.
Song’s standalone adventure is a recommended purchase and will delight readers who are ready to move on from easier graphic fare like “Pizza and Taco” and “Pea, Bee, & Jay.”
A heartwarming, hilarious gem that young readers will return to again and again. A must-have for any collection serving young readers.
Another excellent title from Fitzharris. Recommended for all middle schools.
Children, and adults, who enjoy baking, and decorating their creations will value this crafty book most.
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