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A Horse Named Sky (A Voice of the Wilderness Novel) By Rosanne Parry, Kirbi Fagan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rosanne Parry, Kirbi Fagan (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062995957
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Published: Greenwillow Books - August 29th, 2023

An instant New York Times bestseller!

A stand-alone companion to the national bestsellers A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild.


Stranded!: A Mostly True Story from Iceland By ÆVar þÓr Benediktsson, Anne Wilson (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781646869916
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Published: Barefoot Books - August 8th, 2023

Based on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, a brand new volcanic island in Iceland. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses and scant supplies before finally getting rescued.


Banned Books for Kids: Reading Lists and Activities for Teaching Kids to Read Censored Literature By American Library Association (ALA) Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781728266008
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Published: Sourcebooks - September 18th, 2023

From the American Library Association comes an expansive guide to teaching banned books to children at home or in the classroom, with a forward by renowned children's author Judy Blume.

Books matter. 


Billie Blaster and the Robot Army from Outer Space: A Graphic Novel By Laini Taylor, Jim Di Bartolo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Laini Taylor, Jim Di Bartolo (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781419753848
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - August 15th, 2023

Billie Blaster and the Robot Army from Outer Space is an out-of-this-world new middle-grade graphic novel about a genius scientist and her evil nemesis, created by New York Times bestselling author Laini Taylor and cartoonist Jim Di Bartolo.

Don’t you hate it when your archenemy launches your latest invention into space, accidentally creating a robot a


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Things in the Basement By Ben Hatke Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781250909541
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Published: First Second - August 29th, 2023

From New York Times bestselling author Ben Hatke comes Things in the Basement, a young readers graphic novel about Milo, a young boy who discovers a portal to a secret world in his basement.


Something, Someday By Amanda Gorman, Christian Robinson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Amanda Gorman, Christian Robinson (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593203255
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - September 26th, 2023

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson

You’re told that
This won’t work,
But how will you know
If you never try?


It's Fall! (Celebrate the Seasons #1) By Renée Kurilla Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316363990
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - August 22nd, 2023

An homage to the joys of the season—from jumping into piles of leaves, to trick-or-treating, to baking tasty meals—written in sweet and simple verse by a #1 New York Times bestselling artist.

Colors bursting, shadows tall. There’s lots to celebrate—it’s fall!

Break out your fuzzy socks and cozy scarves!


Stuntboy, In-Between Time By Jason Reynolds, Raúl the Third (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jason Reynolds, Raúl the Third (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781534418226
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Published: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books - August 29th, 2023

From Newbery Medal honoree and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes the sequel to the hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel Stuntboy, in the Meantime about the greatest young superhero you’ve never heard of, jam-packed with illustrations by Raúl the Third!

Portico Reeves is the greatest superhero a lot of people have ne


I Am a Dragon!: A Squabble & a Quibble By Sabina Hahn, Sabina Hahn (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sabina Hahn, Sabina Hahn (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063253995
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Published: HarperCollins - July 18th, 2023

A grumpy dragon gets fired up when he is mistaken for a Very Large Frog in this laugh-out-loud picture book perfect for fans of Mo Willems and Jon Klassen!

A squad of frogs is excited when they spot a Very Big Frog in their pond. But when the creature says that he isn’t a frog, the frogs insist that he’s the one who is wrong.


Welcome Back, Maple Mehta-Cohen By Kate McGovern Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781536224757
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Published: Candlewick - September 19th, 2023

Maple is in fifth grade—again. Now everyone will find out she struggles with reading—or will they? An engaging read for anyone who has ever felt different.


The Kindness Club By Kate Bullen-Casanova, Dave Petzold (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781761210440
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Published: Hardie Grant - September 5th, 2023

Say hello to The Kindness Club! A diverse cast of friendly characters welcome a new kid to their preschool and show them how all types of fun and emotions are for everyone. The Kindness Club depicts familiar activities and scenarios that readers can expect at preschool or kindergarten, but challenges age-old assumptions that boys will be boys and girls will be pretty.


We Play Soccer / Jugamos al fútbol (My Friend, Mi Amigo #2) By René Colato Laínez, Nomar Perez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By René Colato Laínez, Nomar Perez (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9780823456154
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Published: Holiday House - September 5th, 2023

Joe speaks English.  He loves soccer. José habla español. A José le gusta el fútbol. This story is in English and Spanish!

Hola, Joe. Hi, José.
I have my uniform. Tengo mi uniforme.
I am ready. Estoy listo.


The Star That Always Stays By Anna Rose Johnson Cover Image
$10.99
ISBN: 9780823456109
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Published: Holiday House - September 5th, 2023

When bright and spirited Norvia moves from the country to the city, she has to live by one new rule: Never let anyone know you’re Ojibwe.

"INSPIRING."—Kirkus Reviews

"A NEW CLASSIC."—Southern Bookseller Review


The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby By G. Z. Schmidt Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780823450732
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Published: Holiday House - September 5th, 2023

The Amadeuses were always considered somewhat strange. Even before the incident.


Wonders of Science Activity Book By Lisa Regan, Eilidh Muldoon (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lisa Regan, Eilidh Muldoon (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9781398825840
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Published: Arcturus Editions - September 5th, 2023

Young readers can embark on a voyage of scientific discovery with this wide-ranging, full-color activity book.


Zeus: Water Rescue: Dogs with a Purpose By W. Bruce Cameron Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250815569
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Published: Starscape - August 29th, 2023

The start of a brand new series about working dogs from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose, W. Bruce Cameron!

Some dogs were born to lend a helping hand (or paw!).

Zeus, a chocolate lab puppy, is one of them. With his courage, smarts, and strength his purpose seems clear: he’ll become a water rescue dog!


Weird But True World 2024 By National Geographic Kids Cover Image
$24.99
ISBN: 9781426374531
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Published: National Geographic Kids - August 29th, 2023

The blockbuster kid-favorite series Weird But True! is back with another annual volume of new, true, mind-blowing oddities for 2024 ... and beyond!


Pony By R. J. Palacio Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780553508147
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - August 29th, 2023

Instant New York Times Bestseller

The bestselling author of Wonder returns with an unforgettable adventure about a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide.


The Lost Library By Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250838810
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - August 29th, 2023

Now a New York Times bestseller, a #1 Indie Bestseller, and the Amazon #1 Best Kids' Book of 2023, readers won't want to miss this story of a little free library guarded by a cat and a boy who takes on the mystery it keeps.


A Horse Named Sky (A Voice of the Wilderness Novel) By Rosanne Parry, Kirbi Fagan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rosanne Parry, Kirbi Fagan (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062995957
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Published: Greenwillow Books - August 29th, 2023

An instant New York Times bestseller!

A stand-alone companion to the national bestsellers A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild.


You Can't Say That!: Writers for Young People Talk About Censorship, Free Expression, and the Stories They Have to Tell By Leonard S. Marcus (Editor) Cover Image
By Leonard S. Marcus (Editor)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781536232974
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Published: Candlewick - August 22nd, 2023

What happens when freedom of expression comes under threat? In frank and wide-ranging interviews, historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus probes the experience of thirteen leading authors of books for young people.


Washington's Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben By Josh Trujillo, Levi Hastings (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Josh Trujillo, Levi Hastings (Illustrator)
$24.99
ISBN: 9781419743726
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Published: Abrams ComicArts - Surely - August 15th, 2023

A graphic novel biography of Baron von Steuben, the soldier, immigrant, and flamboyant homosexual who influenced the course of US history during the Revolutionary War despite being omitted from our textbooks.
 
Author Josh Trujillo and illustrator Levi Hastings tell the true story of one of the most important—but largely forgotten—military leaders of the America


Banned Book By Jonah Winter, Gary Kelley (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jonah Winter, Gary Kelley (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781568463940
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Published: Creative Editions - August 8th, 2023

"The words were dangerous." For as long as people have been expressing their opinions in writing, there have been those in positions of power who have succeeded in censoring those thoughts. In this timely and provocative parable, a book is first subjected to redaction, then removal from a library. What becomes of a banned book? Is it really just landfill fodder in the end?


Mother Winter By James Christopher Carroll, James Christopher Carroll (Illustrator) Cover Image
$12.00
ISBN: 9781682770900
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Published: Creative Paperbacks - August 8th, 2023

A poetic personification of the winter season, Mother Winter goes walking "on the longest cold night," inviting the reader along to experience chill winds, icy ponds, white snowdrifts, and other quiet wonders.


What to Do with a Box By Jane Yolen, Chris Sheban (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jane Yolen, Chris Sheban (Illustrator)
$12.00
ISBN: 9781682772959
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Published: Creative Paperbacks - August 8th, 2023

Jane Yolen poetically reminds young readers that a simple box can be a child's most imaginative plaything as artist Chris Sheban illustrates its myriad and magical uses.


Grand Old Oak and the Birthday Ball: A Search and Find Adventure (Brown Bear Wood) By Rachel Piercey, Freya Hartas (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rachel Piercey, Freya Hartas (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781419766008
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - August 8th, 2023

The follow-up to If You Go Down to the Woods Today, a Grand Old Oak and the Birthday Ball is a charming picture book that invites readers to join Bear and his friends through the seasons as they prepare a party filled with love, homemade delights, and woodland magic.

Welcome friends and settle in:
there’s lots to do and see


We Still Belong By Christine Day Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780063064560
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Published: Heartdrum - August 1st, 2023

A thoughtful and heartfelt middle grade novel by American Indian Youth Literature Honor–winning author Christine Day (Upper Skagit), about a girl whose hopeful plans for Indigenous Peoples’ Day (and plans to ask her crush to the school dance) go all wrong—until she finds herself surrounded by the love of her Indigenous family and community at an intertribal powwow.


Stars in Their Eyes: A Graphic Novel By Jessica Walton (Created by), Aska (Created by) Cover Image
By Jessica Walton (Created by), Aska (Created by)
$15.99
ISBN: 9781338818796
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Published: Graphix - August 1st, 2023

In this lighthearted YA romance, Maisie and Ollie discover that nothing beats the feeling of falling in love for the first time.

Maisie is on her way to Fancon! She's looking forward to meeting her idol, Kara Bufano, the action hero from her favorite TV show, who has a lower-leg amputation, just like Maisie.


Calling for a Blanket Dance By Oscar Hokeah Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781643753911
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Published: Algonquin Books - July 25th, 2023

A moving and deeply engaging novel about a young Native American man as he learns to find strength in his familial identity. 

Told in a series of voices, Calling for a Blanket Dance takes us into the life of Ever Geimausaddle through the multigenerational perspectives of his family as they face myriad obstacles.


Bright By Brigit Young Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781250878878
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Published: Square Fish - July 4th, 2023

"Real, relatable, and fully dimensional, Marianne is a main character you will root for with all your heart." —Dan Gemeinhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Children

In this poignant middle grade novel, a struggling student joins her school's celebrated quiz team in a bid to avoid failing eighth grade.


Colours (Percy the Park Keeper) By Nick Butterworth Cover Image
$6.99
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ISBN: 9780008535971
Published: HarperCollins Children's Books - May 30th, 2023

Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series By Traci Sorell, Arigon Starr (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Traci Sorell, Arigon Starr (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593406472
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Published: Kokila - April 11th, 2023

The true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who in 1911 became the first two Native pro baseball players to face off in a World Series. This picture book teaches important lessons about resilience, doing what you love in the face of injustice, and the fight for Native American representation in sports.


Julia and the Shark By Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Tom de Freston (Illustrator) Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781454948698
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Published: Union Square Kids - March 28th, 2023

"Deep beautiful, and true--a classic from cover to cover."
--#1 New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer

There are more secrets in the ocean than in the sky...


We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish: A Penelope Rex Book By Ryan T. Higgins Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781368076982
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Published: Disney Hyperion - March 28th, 2023

Penelope Rex faces her biggest (and fishiest) fear in this companion to the #1 New York Times best-selling We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins.


The World and Everything in It By Kevin Henkes, Kevin Henkes (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kevin Henkes, Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063245648
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Published: Greenwillow Books - March 28th, 2023

There are big things and little things in the world, and everything in between. Caldecott Medal winner and #1 New York Times bestseller Kevin Henkes encourages young readers to be curious about the world around them in this timeless, beautifully illustrated, and educational picture book.


Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine By Hannah Moushabeck, Reem Madooh (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Hannah Moushabeck, Reem Madooh (Illustrator)
$18.99
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ISBN: 9781797202051
Published: Chronicle Books - March 28th, 2023

A father and his daughters may not be able to return home . . .


This Book Is Banned By Raj Haldar, Julia Patton (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Raj Haldar, Julia Patton (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781728276564
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Published: Sourcebooks Explore - September 26th, 2023

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of P Is for Pterodactyl Raj Haldar comes a silly and irreverent new picture book all about sharing ideas

This is a book about dinosaurs. No it's not. Dinosaurs are not allowed.

Oh. This is now a book about avocados! Sorry. We deleted those too.


I’m From By Gary R. Gray Jr, Oge Mora (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gary R. Gray Jr, Oge Mora (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063089969
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Published: Balzer + Bray - September 19th, 2023

A poetic, heartwarming ode to the small, defining moments of a boy’s life, by a brilliant new debut and a Caldecott Honoree. For fans of Last Stop on Market Street. 

Early morning wakeups and homemade pancakes, 

Raucous bus rides and schoolyard games, 

Family games and bedtime rituals… 


The Crayons Go Back to School By Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9780593621110
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Published: Philomel Books - May 16th, 2023

The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit are ready to go back to school!


Mexikid: (Newbery Honor Award Winner) By Pedro Martín, Pedro Martín (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Pedro Martín, Pedro Martín (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780593462294
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Published: Dial Books - August 1st, 2023

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican American boy’s family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico


Bitsy Bat, School Star (The Bitsy Bat Series) By Kaz Windness, Kaz Windness (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kaz Windness, Kaz Windness (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665905053
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - June 6th, 2023

Three starred reviews!

A little bat struggles to fit in only to learn to celebrate differences in this “darling book for all children but especially those with autism” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) from Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor–winning author-illustrator Kaz Windness about starting school, making friends, and seeing what makes each per


Wonders of Nature Activity Book By Emily Stead, Eilidh Muldoon (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Emily Stead, Eilidh Muldoon (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9781398825703
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Published: Arcturus Editions - September 5th, 2023

Young readers can explore the marvels of the natural world with this educational activity book, beautifully illustrated in full-color.


I See You, Sad Bear By Vern Kousky, Vern Kousky (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Vern Kousky, Vern Kousky (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250842022
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - July 25th, 2023

A poetic and comforting story that explores emotional literacy and friendship, perfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened and Be Kind.

Sad Bear, why are you so sad?

As we follow Sad Bear through a gloomy day, we can only guess at why he's so blue.

Did you drop your ice cream on the ground?


Merriam-Webster's Ready-For-School Sticker Book: 250 Words for Big Kids By Merriam-Webster (Editor), Jake McDonald (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Merriam-Webster (Editor), Jake McDonald (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9780877791478
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Published: Merriam-Webster Kids - June 1st, 2023

Prepare for the adventure of starting school with Merriam-Webster's playful book featuring 400 stickers Label classroom objects, name animals at the zoo, identify different shapes and colors, and much more...


I Am Ready for School!: A Board Book (Empowerment Series) By Stephen Krensky, Sara Gillingham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Stephen Krensky, Sara Gillingham (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781419761683
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - July 18th, 2023

Prepare your little one for their first day of preschool or kindergarten with this uplifting board book from the Empowerment series from Stephen Krensky and award-winning illustrator Sara Gillingham.

I fit just right in every chair.
With toys and books for me to share.

Reassuring rhyming text introduces preschoolers to their first day of school, whe


Where Can We Go?: A Tale of Four Bears By Dai Yun, Igor Oleynikov (Illustrator), Helen Mixter (Adapted by) Cover Image
By Dai Yun, Igor Oleynikov (Illustrator), Helen Mixter (Adapted by)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781771649810
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Published: Greystone Kids - September 12th, 2023

From a Hans Christian Andersen award-winning illustrator comes a moving and imaginative story of four polar bears searching for a new home.

One evening, Papa Bear announces, "we are moving tomorrow." His family can longer live in their Arctic home: there are no more seals to catch, and too few fish. The next morning, they set off, in search of more promising places.


Corner By Zo-O (Pen Name) Cover Image
$19.95
ISBN: 9781771475327
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Published: Owlkids - March 14th, 2023

A quirky and relatable story about balancing creativity and connection

A crow finds itself in an empty corner and begins to make the space its own. First, it furnishes the corner with a bed, a bookshelf, a rug, even a potted plant. In the newly decorated space, the crow reads and eats, listens to music and waters the plant, but something's missing. What is it?


A Walk in the Woods By Nikki Grimes, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator), Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Nikki Grimes, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator), Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823449651
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Published: Neal Porter Books - September 12th, 2023

In this moving account of loss, a boy takes a walk in the woods and makes a discovery that changes his understanding of his father.

week after the funeral
I stare in the morning mirror
Angry that my father’s eyes
Stare back at me.