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The lion of Lark-Hayes manor

Hartman, Aubrey.


Publishers Weekly, April 2023. Booklist, April 2023. Kirkus Review, March 2023. Twelve-year-old Poppy meets a water nymph and exchanges her favorite book for a lion, but her deal has unexpected consequences that Poppy must fight to correct.
Date Published:2023

Katrina Hyena, stand-up comedian

Kohn, Sophie.


Kirkus Review, August 2024. "When the spotted hyenas in Katrina's clan laugh, it's meant as a warning to alert the clan that danger is near. But that's not why Katrina laughs. Katrina laughs because she thinks world is just sooooo funny! This causes great frustration with the other hyenas. Every single time Katrina starts laughing, they think she's in danger and rush to help her. What if Gary the Lion is on the prowl?! Katrina, whose dream is to be a stand-up comedian, thinks her stressed-out clan worries too much about Gary, so she decides to help them relax by putting on a comedy show"--Amazon.
Date Published:2024

Kirkus Review, August 2024. "When the spotted hyenas in Katrina's clan laugh, it's meant as a warning to alert the clan that danger is near. But that's not why Katrina laughs. Katrina laughs because she thinks world is just sooooo funny! This causes great frustration with the other hyenas. Every single time Katrina starts laughing, they think she's in danger and rush to help her. What if Gary the Lion is on the prowl?! Katrina, whose dream is to be a stand-up comedian, thinks her stressed-out clan worries too much about Gary, so she decides to help them relax by putting on a comedy show"--Amazon.

Date Published:2024

Baby-sitters little sister. 4, Karen's kittycat club

Martin, Ann M., 1955-


Karen's best friend Hannie just got an adorable new kitten. Their neighbor Amanda has a cat, too, and Karen has grumpy old Boo-Boo. Now that they all have cats, Karen comes up with a great idea. She wants to start a Kittycat Club!
Date Published:2021

Box tales.

Burks, James (James R.)


School Library Journal, July 2025. Booklist, October 2025. Kirkus Review, July 2025. "Beatrix and Box want to eat a million strawberries! But their only way to do it is to grow their own strawberry garden! But well, how do you plant a garden? Do fruits grow in the ground? Is there a Pickle Tree? Or a Blueberry Muffin Bush? Where are the magic beans? And what do you talk to your plants about if you want them to grow big and strong?"--Publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal, July 2025. Booklist, October 2025. Kirkus Review, July 2025. "Beatrix and Box want to eat a million strawberries! But their only way to do it is to grow their own strawberry garden! But well, how do you plant a garden? Do fruits grow in the ground? Is there a Pickle Tree? Or a Blueberry Muffin Bush? Where are the magic beans? And what do you talk to your plants about if you want them to grow big and strong?"--Publisher.

Date Published:2025

Agents of S.U.I.T.

Green, John Patrick, 1975-


"That's right, Bongo and Marsha, the super-spy Badgers, are on the case. . .and way over-budget. When S.U.I.T. realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets and spy vehicles and custom plush toys, they're sent to Bora Bora to investigate a case. . .the old-fashioned way. The bees--that's 'bee-ee-ee,' like the insect--that run the resort are hiding something under the tropical sands, and Marsha and Bongo are just the bumbling agents to crack this pineapple-flavored case wide open"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

"That's right, Bongo and Marsha, the super-spy Badgers, are on the case. . .and way over-budget. When S.U.I.T. realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets and spy vehicles and custom plush toys, they're sent to Bora Bora to investigate a case. . .the old-fashioned way. The bees--that's 'bee-ee-ee,' like the insect--that run the resort are hiding something under the tropical sands, and Marsha and Bongo are just the bumbling agents to crack this pineapple-flavored case wide open"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Baby-sitters little sister.

Farina, Katy.


Based on: Karen's birthday / Ann M. Martin. "Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. Karen is having two birthday parties, one at her mom's place and the other at her dad's. But what she wants is just one big party with the whole family. Will her birthday wish come true?
Date Published:2023

Karen's haircut

Martin, Ann M., 1955-,


Karen feels like an ugly duckling, so she decides to get a new haircut. But when the beauty parlor lady cuts her hair all wrong, she is devastated and wonders if she will ever get back to feeling like her usual self. In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2023

Baby-sitters little sister.

Farina, Katy.


Based on: Karen's school picture / Ann M. Martin. "Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Cover. Karen is afraid she will make a fool of herself in front of her class and mean Ricky if she wears her new eyeglasses for her class picture.
Date Published:2022

Zombie and Brain are friends

Lucianovic, Stephanie V. W.


Publishers Weekly, June 2025. Kirkus Review, June 2025. "Zeb comes from a family of farmers--zombie farmers. Each week they pickle, bake, fry, and sell their grain-fed, free-range brains to be enjoyed by the masses. Zeb understands that brains are food, not pets . . . until one day he comes across the tiniest, pinkest, squishiest brain he ever did see! Can he convince his parents that his brainy bestie is better off as a member of the family than family dinner?"--Publisher.
Date Published:2025

Publishers Weekly, June 2025. Kirkus Review, June 2025. "Zeb comes from a family of farmers--zombie farmers. Each week they pickle, bake, fry, and sell their grain-fed, free-range brains to be enjoyed by the masses. Zeb understands that brains are food, not pets . . . until one day he comes across the tiniest, pinkest, squishiest brain he ever did see! Can he convince his parents that his brainy bestie is better off as a member of the family than family dinner?"--Publisher.

Date Published:2025

Wrath of the rain god

Valenti, Karla.


"Ages 7-10"--Back cover. School Library Journal, October 2024. Booklist, March 2024. Nine-year-old twins Emma and Martín travel into a book of legends where they must try to stop the rain god's flood.
Date Published:2024

There's something odd about the babysitter

Crain, Elayne.


Kirkus Review, April 2025. "Freddie has had many, many babysitters over the years. And he's never liked a single one. So when a new one shows up, he's sure he's in for a boring night. Yet the babysitter seems nervous. Their table manners are appalling. And dinner is garbage--literally. But after Freddie decides to team up with the babysitter to turn the evening around, what started out as boring becomes a night he won't forget"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Kirkus Review, April 2025. "Freddie has had many, many babysitters over the years. And he's never liked a single one. So when a new one shows up, he's sure he's in for a boring night. Yet the babysitter seems nervous. Their table manners are appalling. And dinner is garbage--literally. But after Freddie decides to team up with the babysitter to turn the evening around, what started out as boring becomes a night he won't forget"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

The Sherlock society

Ponti, James,


Kirkus Reviews. Twelve-year-old Alex Sherlock, his thirteen-year-old sister Zoe, and their friends Lina and Yadi decide to spend their summer in Miami investigating the many "cold cases" their grandfather accumulated during his years as a reporter--first up, Al Capone and a buried treasure.
Date Published:2025

Queen of the sea

Eschmann, Reese,


"Caitlin and her big brother, Dylan, are still getting used to shuttling between Mom's new little house and Dad's fancy new condo after their divorce. But summer means a solid six weeks with her dad. Finally, one toothbrush in one place and all her outfits together! So when her dad announces that he's gotten a new job on the fanciest, most fun, family-friendly cruise line -- and he's bringing his kids along -- Caitlin has mixed feelings. For about a minute! Then off she goes on the adventure of a lifetime on the biggest ship she's ever seen, the Wandering Princess, which is tricked out to perfection. But soon the pressures of being a crew kid get to Caitlin. She's already had to adjust to two new homes . . . will she be able to make the Wandering Princess her third?"--
Date Published:2025

"Caitlin and her big brother, Dylan, are still getting used to shuttling between Mom's new little house and Dad's fancy new condo after their divorce. But summer means a solid six weeks with her dad. Finally, one toothbrush in one place and all her outfits together! So when her dad announces that he's gotten a new job on the fanciest, most fun, family-friendly cruise line -- and he's bringing his kids along -- Caitlin has mixed feelings. For about a minute! Then off she goes on the adventure of a lifetime on the biggest ship she's ever seen, the Wandering Princess, which is tricked out to perfection. But soon the pressures of being a crew kid get to Caitlin. She's already had to adjust to two new homes . . . will she be able to make the Wandering Princess her third?"--

Date Published:2025

No rain, no rainbow

Fay, Hannah, (Children's author).


Kirkus Review, January 2026. "Rain, a rain-loving, independent fairy, joins the Fairy Scouts and learns a magical lesson about teamwork when her new club is tasked with building a fairy house"--OCLC.
Date Published:2026

No rain, no rainbow

Fay, Hannah, (Children's author).


"Ages 5-9"--Jacket flap. Kirkus Review, January 2026. "Rain, a rain-loving, independent fairy, joins the Fairy Scouts and learns a magical lesson about teamwork when her new club is tasked with building a fairy house"--OCLC.
Date Published:2026

Villains' Realm

Pearson, Ridley.


"When suddenly Villains Realms are being built in every park across the globe, Eli and his friends, with the help of Fairy Godmother, must stop Ursula from ending Disney magic as we know it in an epic battle between good and evil"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

The shimmer

Pearson, Ridley.


The Kingdom keepers discover they are in possession of unusual powers as they work together to rescue their friend and discover the truth about how this real magic has entered their lives.
Date Published:2023

InvestiGators.

Green, John Patrick, 1975-


"The InvestiGators latest case is a dairy disaster! The city's water supply has been replaced with milk and the newest feline agents, the InvestiGatos, don't seem to be complaining. What's with the simian scientists and why is the rain green? All will be revealed in this sticky volume of InvestiGators!"--OCLC.
Date Published:2026

The house at the edge of magic

Sparkes, Amy.


"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. Publishers Weekly, December 2024. Booklist, February 2025. Kirkus Review, January 2025. School Library Journal, June 2025. "Nine is an orphan pickpocket with nothing to her name, but when she plucks a beautiful ornament from someone's purse, she's sure her luck is about to change. Instead her treasure grows into an enormous house full of magic, mystery, and ridiculous residents. But this enchanted place is under a terrible curse that only Nine can break. And she might be willing to help for something in return"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. Publishers Weekly, December 2024. Booklist, February 2025. Kirkus Review, January 2025. School Library Journal, June 2025. "Nine is an orphan pickpocket with nothing to her name, but when she plucks a beautiful ornament from someone's purse, she's sure her luck is about to change. Instead her treasure grows into an enormous house full of magic, mystery, and ridiculous residents. But this enchanted place is under a terrible curse that only Nine can break. And she might be willing to help for something in return"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

The Faraway Forest.

Fong, Debbie.


Publishers Weekly, June 2025. Booklist, October 2025. Horn Book, November 2025. Kirkus Review, July 2025. Wally the raccoon mail carrier and his friend Bo deliver kindness and packages while trying to win over their grumpy neighbor, Mr. Sternbill.
Date Published:2025