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These picture book series offer a sweet escape into education or entertainment.
The gentle stories in this collection of early readers feature warm, inviting illustrations and focus on navigating family and friendships.
These cheerful chapter books span a wide range of reading interests and genres and are a bastion of diverse stories and characters.
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These hi-lo titles have all the adventure, intrigue, romance, and drama that will engage striving readers.
Wild adventures, goofy characters, and candy-colored illustrations dominate this collection of graphic novels.
Hidden identities, action and survival, and, of course, true love can be found in these new and ongoing manga series.
The books in these YA series serve up a generous dose of big feelings.
Whether it's the latest book in a favorite series or the next great read, librarians will find plenty of options to keep their most voracious patrons satisfied.
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Red as Royal Blood
Sure to be popular with students seeking an exciting and emotionally rich read, this deliciously romantic and intricate adventure is a highly engaging addition for young adult collections.
Readers will enjoy this easygoing but slight story about perseverance and friendship.
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The Magic in You
The idea for this book is a good one, but the execution doesn’t hold up. Purchase other magic books instead.
Good intentions can’t turn this into an essential purchase, plus there is a fill-in page that caps the usefulness of this book in libraries.
Not an essential purchase, but a work that will add to WWII collections.
This is a tender, culturally rich story that belongs in every school and community library. A touching celebration of culture, honesty, and family that inspires young readers to cherish their roots.
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Serendipity
Full of hijinks and endless energy, this is a strong additional purchase where realistic, slice-of-life graphic literature is in demand.
Recommended for purchase for nonfiction collections in both school and public libraries. This is a perfect nonfiction text for reluctant readers who may need some lighthearted humor.
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An Ocean Apart
For fans of Kiera Cass’s The Selection, a fast-paced, The Bachelor inspired romance, going deeper with purpose for its characters.
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Dragon Flower
A secondary purchase where folktales are popular or in need of modern reinvigoration.
Powell’s illustrations match perfectly with the text; this would be a great addition to any library’s early chapter book collection.
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Charlotte’s New Moccasins
A valuable resource, especially for libraries looking to expand their collections of books about North American peoples.
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The Devouring Light
This amazingly cool and super scary book is recommended for teen readers.
Recommended for all libraries, as it will prove popular with both series fans and those new to it.
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Always Raining Here
A queer slice-of-life romance that acknowledges the rocky reality, while the creators work through their own artistic bumps. By the end of Volume 1, this is a solid graphic novel.
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The Library of Lost Girls
Recommended for fans of gothic fiction, horror books, and anyone who enjoyed C.J. Drews’s Don’t Let the Forest In or Lauren Kate’s Fallen.
A laugh-out-loud funny whodunit that is a first purchase for mystery fans.
Poring over the details and finding themselves in the pages makes this a mirror-and-window board book with reach beyond the usual preschool demographic.
Succinct text, audacious facts, and vibrant imagery make this nonfiction text a good selection for preschool-aged readers with an interest in animal adaptations.
The pigeon will count to 10 in story hours and classroom counting units; children can take it from there. Bold and funny.
A timely, heartfelt, and emotive adventure for fans of survival or dog narratives utilizing a quick pace to grip readers.
An accessible title to both educate and show readers they are not alone. Reviewer: Amanda Borgia.
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Run Home: A Graphic Memoir
While touching on familiar themes of growing up and the journey through adolescence, Bermudez’s refreshing YA memoir deftly broaches topics of family, loss, grief, and forgiveness with openness and a nuanced understanding of change.
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My Backyard Used To Be
A meaningful addition to school and public libraries, as well as a lovely choice for readers to take home, where they can consider their own neighborhood’s history.
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Ten-Ton Titan Terrier
A fun mecha adventure with an animal-hero twist, this is a solid addition to collections where sci-fi/fantasy graphic novels are popular.
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Flick! The Truth About Lizards
Lots of photographs and surprising information about lizards make this book both appealing and informative; this book could help launch student inquiries into a wide range of animal life.
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TIME for Kids: Planets
A strong purchase. Add this to your collection, especially if your science section could use a little star power.
This book offers a unique and engaging blend of fictional storytelling and scientific education, making it an excellent addition to school library collections. It celebrates themes of self-identity, bravery, and understanding scientific concepts in a fun, accessible way, making it valuable for young readers and for social-emotional learning.
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Winging It: A Graphic Novel
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City Farm
A satisfying story that also could be useful for discussions about our need for natural spaces or about what community means.
A good choice for fans of the “Little People, Big Dreams” series, this biography will help inspire young athletes and bring much deserved attention to women’s sports.
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¡Sal de ahí, Topo!
A beautiful Spanish-language picture book about worries and friendship that is a great choice for children’s SEL collections.
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Our Little Sharing Circle
This is a useful tool for introducing concepts of empathy, belonging, and peaceful problem-solving to young children, addressing important SEL concepts without being preachy.
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Dog Loves Baby
A pleasant, bite-sized reverie on the meaning of love, this can be added judiciously to the holiday shelves.
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Salon Saturday
A joyful celebration of both individuality and community and a great purchase for public libraries, pre-schools, and lower elementary schools.
A nice biographical introduction of an amazing woman and a good selection for a well-rounded collection.
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Take a Walk with the Wind
This may be the story that sends readers off to research other ancient stories from China. And Treelings certainly feel like a merch moment waiting to happen.
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Don’t Open This Book!
This may acclimatize children to the names of great books, if it holds their attention.
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Wind Whirls
A simple, charming stroll will inspire lapsitters and emerging readers alike to get out into the wind and look around.
A must-purchase for libraries looking for books on algorithms, bias, and media literacy.
Informative and engaging, this is an important addition to nonfiction library collections for elementary school-aged readers. Grades K-3
Heartfelt and moving, this is an exceptional and a must-have for the shelves helping children deal with divorce and other challenges.
Baby’s first football game is not a necessary purchase, but it works as an introduction to the sport.
A heartfelt and inspiring story and a strong choice for library collections, especially where bilingual titles and stories about perseverance and the arts are valued.
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Wiggler’s Big Joke
A great addition to classrooms and libraries, this SEL-focused book will charm readers and leave them wanting more adventures with Wiggler.
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The Siren and the Star
Readers of books in verse, romance, and music history will all be drawn to this engaging book.
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