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any clothing—until they create an outfit all their own with some unusual fashion pieces. Ages 3–7.
The Mother Tree by Sybil Rosen, illus. by Nancy Carpenter (Mar. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-70568-1). In this story celebrating the power of even the smallest of us to protect the natural world, Sadie saves the most important tree in the forest from being chopped down. Ages 4–8. Navigating Night by Julie Leung, illus. by Angie Kang (Mar. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-89769-0). A girl helps her father deliver Chinese take-out food from their family restaurant in this ode to the unique bond between immigrant parents and their children. Ages 4–8. Random/Star Wars Star Wars: ABCs in a Galaxy Far, Far Away by Lucasfilm Press et al. (June 2, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-368-11797-5), offers an alphabetical roundup of Star Wars heroes and villains. Ages up to 3. Random/WaterBrook Bedslime Blues by Kris Tarantino, illus. by Cori Doerrfeld (Feb. 3, $15.99, ISBN 978-0-593-79775-4), shows what happens when four monster friends try to resist bedtime. Ages 3–7. Lightseekers: A Kingdom of Shadows by Emily Bain Murphy (Mar. 3, $10.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-60145-7). In this series launch, a band of misfits fights the darkness that’s slowly overcom- ing their kingdom. Ages 8–12. Order of the Dragon Slayer: George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer: A Scouting Legend by Candace Lee and Eric Newman (May 5, $14.99, ISBN 978-0-593-60275-1). In this debut of a series reimag- ining dragon slayer St. George, ragtag scouts navigate a hidden world of ancient beasts and buried secrets. Ages 8–12. Series David’s Diary , a series starring an impulsive nine-year-old whose good intentions often get him into trouble, debuts with The Summer Camp Disaster (June 30, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978- 0-593-60154-9) and The Science Fair Sabotage (June 30, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-60156-3) by Bunmi Laditan, illus. by Elisa Rocchi, ages 6–9. And Carrick Hall Novels concludes with Once a Crown by Sarah Arthur (July 14, $13.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593- 19451-5), ages 12 and up. Red Comet Tova’s Sweet Solution by Melissa Taylor, trans. by Lise-Anne Aurélie (Apr. 21, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-63655-190-6). In this tale about creativity, resilience, and family, Tova finds a way to still enjoy her favorite treats after discovering she has food allergies. Ages 4–8. The White Raven by Kathryn Otoshi (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1- 63655-194-4). A child’s kindness and resilience helps a raven that was born different discover what it means to be seen, loved, and free. Ages 4–8.
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