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Laugh out loud with the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones--now in graphic novels! Junie B. is in big trouble! She told everyone in Room 9 that she'd have the best job in the whole world for job day . . . only how's she supposed to...

Star Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny stories, these confidence-building books make reading...

Elvis and Romeo learn to share in this adorable new Level 1 Ready-to-Read book by Jacky Davis and David Soman, the creators of Ladybug Girl! Elvis has a new stuffie--and Romeo wants to play with it. Elvis does not want Romeo to play with his new stuffie,...

Laugh out loud with the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones--now in graphic novels! Junie B. is in big trouble! She told everyone in Room 9 that she'd have the best job in the whole world for job day . . . only how's she supposed to...

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted and illustrated by bestselling author and Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant!Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants...

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted and illustrated by bestselling author and Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant!Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants...

An adorably relatable story for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit and Lou! Kids everywhere will love this sweet and hilarious story about a group of emotional support bandages who are ready to help all kids, everywhere! Looks like it's another busy day...

Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2021 Parents Magazine October 2021 Book of the Month A sensitive story about food insecurity. Molly and her mom don't always have enough food, so one Saturday they visit their local food pantry. Molly's happy...

Join two friends as they garden, have sleepovers, and celebrate their unique similarities and differences in this delightful Step 2 reader. Perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new ones with help. Amy and Nia love to do...

Join best friends Frank and Bert in their fourth adventure, packed with soccer, friendship, and heart.Meet Frank and Bert. Frank LOVES soccer and he's teaching Bert everything he knows. Bert has the great big kick down pat, but after that, everything...

Gibberish meets Alma and How She Got Her Name in a celebration of language and how the words we use connect us with the people we love most! Words are like magia--magic! When her Spanish teacher asks the class to share the words that spark the most magic...

The Hey Jack! series' 48-page chapter books fill the need for a cool, real-life boys' series for early readers. Hey Jack! is full of down-to-earth, realistic stories, with word art or illustration on every second page and no more than 50 words per page...

Narwhal and Jelly meet The Bad Guys in this brightly illustrated, downright hilarious chapter book graphic novel full of "sweet, wholesome fun" (BCCB) about what happens when a very cranky chicken is befriended by a very cheerful worm. Cranky Chicken is,...

Competitive twins are transported to a place where it's all soccer all the time--and where teamwork is paramount--in this perfect wish-fulfillment story for all the legions of young fans everywhere. Twins Pete and Zoe live and breathe soccer. Pete is an...

U.S. Men's Soccer's Captain America, Christian Pulisic, tells a story of focus, determination, and most of all, confidence--all the soccer superpowers you need! Just in time for the 2026 World Cup! Christian loves to play soccer. The whoosh of the wind,...

Batcat is back in this heartfelt exploration of love and family in the latest installment of Meggie Ramm's critically acclaimed early-reader graphic novel series!Once a year, a star falls on Spooky Isle. But this is no ordinary star, it's a wishing star,...

Little Ghost tries to pick the perfect party theme for his summer birthday in this charming picture book companion to Little Ghost Makes a Friend by bestselling author-illustrator Maggie Edkins Willis. Little Ghost loves parties, but he's only ever had...

"A gorgeous celebration of swimming, disability, and imagination." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In the spirit of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners and I Talk Like a River, this lyrical picture book from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner tells the story of a...