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Series Giggle and Learn picks up Wild About Capybaras: Toon Level 1 by Kevin McCloskey (May 19, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-6577-6), ages 5–7. Top Shelf The Marsh Fellows by Anna-Laura Sullivan (May 19, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-603-09589-1). After a nuclear war plunges the world into darkness, young Urchin is taken in by the elderly Marvin and Pearl and is pulled into their quest to solve the riddles lurking outside Slumber City. Ages 9–12. Minnie Pouches in the MicroRealm by Caleb Geollner (June 23, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-603- 09590-7). Super strong and super anxious Minnie journeys through the MicroRealm to save her best friends: her five pets. Ages 9–12. Ghoul by Kasey Iris (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-603-09583-9). This graphic novel about a lonely Filipino American teen and her ghoulish companion puts a spooky twist on the imaginary friend trope. Ages 13–17. Tra No, No, No by Noemi Vola (Mar. 24, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-962098-34-2). Spider captures all the “No”s that Frog utters in his web—until a storm sweeps everything away and brings a new friend who helps Frog discover the value of “Yes.” Ages 4–8. The Nature of Our National Parks by Alexander M. Rigby (Mar. 17, $29.99, ISBN 978-1-962098-35-9). In this book inspired by a true story, a young adventurer explores all 63 U.S. national parks, sharing information about each park’s flora, fauna, and geographic formations. Ages 8–12. Transit Have You Ever Heard a Horse Sing? by Pauline Barzilaï (June 2, $20.95, ISBN 979-8- 89338-088-0). Offering a spin on classic ani- mal sounds, this story is set in a world where flowers dance, shoes fall in love, and horses sing. Ages 3–8. The Muéganos by Jaque Jours (May 5, $20.95, ISBN 979-8-89338-087-3). In this tale about independence, a girl’s curiosity causes a crack in the bond holding her family together, which is as sticky as the candy for which the family is named. Ages 3–8.
seemingly ordinary cat who naps in a gal- lery is actually the one creating the works of art—and she’s determined to expose the new artist who takes credit for her most ambi- tious work. Ages 5–7. Ten Speed Young Readers Chess for Babies by Levy Rozman (Mar. 3, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-0-593-83783- 2). Chess instructor Rozman introduces the basics of the game. Ages up to 3. I Am Not Boring: The True-Life Story of a Log by Lena Podesta (May 26, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-83829-7) is the tale of a log and its many functions in the forest, such as providing shelter, becoming food, and turn- ing into a safe place for a new tree to grow. Ages 3–5. Others: A Story for All of Us by Kobi Yamada, illus. by Charles Santoso (Mar. 31, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-83967-6). Two kids wonder what the people on the opposite side of a hedge are like in this story of kind- ness, compassion, and the importance of looking for the best in others. Ages 4–8. Axolotl-Ella: A Sort-of Cinderella Story by Kate Messner, illus. by Lian Cho (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-83799-3). This fairy tale retelling features a clever salaman- der with a dream that she can make real only by meeting the Prince at the King’s Festival. Ages 5–8. Spuddytime: Kid Potato: Welcome to My World by Neil Coslett (May 5, $16.99, ISBN 978-0-593-83914-0; $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-83915-7) launches a series about a potato and his eccentric schoolmates who embark on adventures in their zany town. Ages 8–12. Tiger Tales Don’t Do It, Doug! by Maudie Powell- Tuck, illus. by Duncan Beedie (Feb. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6643-0079-8). A curi- ous hamster who struggles with self-control deals with the consequences of his impul- sive actions. Ages 3–7. Frankenkitty by Maudie Powell-Tuck, illus. by Mini Grey (July 7, $18.99, ISBN 978- 1-6643-0097-2), centers on a stitched- together kitten living in a haunted castle who has a reputation that seems to terrify
everyone—except its inventor’s daughter. Ages 3–7.
Here a Creak, There a Shriek! by Kelly Conroy, illus. by Nikolas Ilic (July 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6643-0096-5). This Old MacDonald-inspired rhyme tours a spooky farm inhabited by cackling witches, howling beasts, and floating ghosts. Ages 3–7. Mister Norton’s New Truck by Huw Lewis Jones, illus. by Corey Egbert (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6643-0080-4). When a bear bor- rows his bicycle and breaks a wheel, Horace Norton tries new ways of getting to work— and then remembers his grandfather’s old truck in the barn. Ages 3–7. Moon’s Lullaby by Júlia Moscardó (Apr. 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6643-0090-3). As the day comes to a close, five goslings want Mama Goose to tell their favorite story—but can they stay awake until the end? Ages 4–8. Reach for the Stars by Isabel Otter, illus. by Lynn Giunta (Mar. 17, $10.99, ISBN 978-1- 6643-0091-0), compiles affirmations under- scoring how special children are and all they are capable of. Ages 3–7. Whose Nest Is Best? A Book of Bird Homes by Lyndsay Wasko (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978- 1-6643-0087-3) spotlights birds around the world and the types of nests that they build for their families. Ages 4–8. Series Diary of an Accidental Witch continues with Classroom Chaos by Perdita Cargill and Honor Cargill, illus. by Katie Saunders (Feb. 10, $6.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6643-4109-8), ages 6–9. Toon The Selfish Sister by David Sedaris, illus. by Bob Staake (Mar. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1- 6626-6575-2). This twisted look at siblings tells of a selfish sister who thinks only of herself and wants it all—even her brother’s kidney. Ages 7–10. Jake Spooky and the Wolves Within Him by Michael Grover (Apr. 14, $13.99, ISBN 978-1- 6626-6579-0). As a hurricane approaches and a shy, punk-rocker ghost can’t stop vomiting wolves, will his roommates be able to get things under control? Ages 8–12.
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