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WeirDo (WeirDo #1)

Do, Anh

Meet Weir Do.No, that's not a typo, that's his name!Weir Do's the new kid in school. With an unforgettable name, a crazy family, and some seriously weird habits, fitting in won't be easy . . . but it will be funny!
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The Fate of Fausto: A Painted Fable

Oliver Jeffers · Philomel Books
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

A quirky, cautionary tale from beloved New York Times bestselling picture book creator Oliver Jeffers!There was once a man who believed he owned everything and set out to survey what was his."You are mine," Fausto said to the flower, the sheep, and the mountain, and they all bowed...
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Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist

Leung, Julie

An inspiring picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life.Before he became an artist named Tyrus Wong, he was a boy named Wong Geng Yeo. He traveled across a vast ocean from China to Am
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Who Was Harriet Tubman?

Yona Zeldis McDonough · Penguin Workshop
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad which she travelled by herself north to Philadelphia....
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The Big Shrink

Sarah Mlynowski

The Upside-Down Magic kids are back in another topsy-turvy adventure in the next installment of this New York Times bestselling series!Marigold Ramos can magically make things small - sometimes very, very small. The only problem? She can't figure out how to make the
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Doggy Defenders: Dolley the Fire Dog

National Geographic Kids · National Geographic Children's Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Calling Paw Patrol fans and all dog lovers! Follow the real life adventures of dogs with jobs as they help their communities and save the day.In this endearing read-aloud picture book, readers meet courageous canine Dolley, and follow her as she spends an exciting day at work with the fire...
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Little Libraries, Big Heroes

Miranda Paul · Clarion Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From an award-winning author and illustrator, the inspiring story of how the Little Free Library organization brings communities together through books, from founder Todd Bol's first installation to the creation of more than 75,000 mini-libraries around the world.Todd and his friends...
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George and Harold's Epic Comix Collection

Rusu, Meredith

Laff along with Captain Underpants and practical pranksters George and Harold in this collection of original comix from the hit Netflix TV series.George Beard and Harold Hutchins are back with original new comic adventures starring the world-famous Waistband Warrior, Capta
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Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy: Time Trout

Doug Savage · Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy are back in a time-traveling adventure, perfect for getting past and future fans hooked on reading.Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy return and just in time to save the day! A time-traveling fish is causing trouble for Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy in the past, present,...
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AstroNuts Mission One: The Plant Planet

Jon Scieszka · Chronicle Books
Pages: 220
Format: Hardcover

HITCHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY meets CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS in a funny, visually daring adventure series perfect for reluctant readers, teachers, and librarians alike.
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Born to Draw Comics: The Story of Charles Schulz and the Creation of Peanuts

Ginger Wadsworth · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A mixed-panel format picture book biography of Charles "Sparky" Schulz, creator of the beloved comic strip Peanuts.As a child, Charles split his free time between adventures outdoors with his friends and dog Spike, and daydreams and doodles inspired by the comics he loved to read....
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Champions of Change: 25 Women Who Made History

Naomi Watkins PhD

Stories of powerhouse women who pushed for justice in politics, medicine, art, music, religion, tribal leadership, and more. In fighting to pass the 19th Amendment, brave suffragists like Susan B. Anthony and Emmeline B. Wells fought to end laws and take down barr
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Calamity in the Cold

Jesse Wiley

In this choose-your-own-trail experience, you're traveling all the way from Florida, heading West to the Oregon Trail. See if you can make it to Oregon City!It's 1845 and your family is fleeing Florida with hopes of starting fresh out west. You'll encounter sudden snowstor
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Alien Superstar

Winkler, Henry

From Emmy Award-winning actor Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver comes a new out-of-this-world middle-grade series No one is shocked by the six-eyed alien strolling around the Universal back lot. The tourists just think he's part of the show. It doesn't take long for Buddy to
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A Place to Land

Barry Wittenstein · Neal Porter Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Much has been written about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1963 March on Washington. But there's little on his legendary speech and how he came to write it. Find out more in this gripping book with illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney.Martin Luther King, Jr. was once asked...
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