New Titles

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

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

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

Eva at the beach

Elliott, Rebecca.


"Appeals to 1st-2nd graders; reading level grade 2"--Back cover. Eva is very excited about a beach vacation with her family and best friend Lucy, but her secret fear of swimming where there might be hungry sharks could keep her from finding the legendary mermowls.
Date Published:2021

Anonymoose

Tenney, Shawna J. C.


Ana the moose goes through great lengths to be left alone and stay Anonymoose until an interaction with a classmate makes her wonder if she is missing out.
Date Published:2024

Zendaya

Bleckwehl, Mary E.,


"Learn about actress and singer Zendaya and how she paved her way to Hollywood in this biography packed with photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. Includes a table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"--
Date Published:2025

Zachary Taylor

Elston, Heidi M. D., 1979-


"12th." Includes index. Zachary Taylor -- Timeline -- Young Zachary -- Military family -- A great war hero -- War with Mexico -- Getting elected -- President Taylor -- Slavery problem -- A sudden death -- Office of the President -- Presidents and their terms. "This biography introduces readers to Zachary Taylor including his early political career and key events from Taylor's administration including the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and the national debate over slavery. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"12th." Includes index. Zachary Taylor -- Timeline -- Young Zachary -- Military family -- A great war hero -- War with Mexico -- Getting elected -- President Taylor -- Slavery problem -- A sudden death -- Office of the President -- Presidents and their terms. "This biography introduces readers to Zachary Taylor including his early political career and key events from Taylor's administration including the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and the national debate over slavery. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Wyoming

Layton, Christine, 1985-


School Library Journal, November 2024. "From watching bull riders at the Frontier Days festival to exploring Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming is full of adventures. This title introduces the state's people, culture, and places to visit"--Amazon.
Date Published:2025

Work

Primm, E. Russell, 1958-


School Library Journal, November 2024. Photographs and illustrations teach a variety of words for work in both American Sign Language and English.
Date Published:2025

Woodrow Wilson

Rumsch, BreAnn, 1981-


"28th." Includes index. Woodrow Wilson -- Timeline -- Young Tommy -- Off to college -- Teacher to leader -- Honest governor -- President Wilson -- World War I -- After politics -- Office of the President -- Presidents and their terms. "This biography introduces readers to Woodrow Wilson including his early political career and key events from Wilson's administration including the Underwood Tariff Act and World War I. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
Date Published:2025

"28th." Includes index. Woodrow Wilson -- Timeline -- Young Tommy -- Off to college -- Teacher to leader -- Honest governor -- President Wilson -- World War I -- After politics -- Office of the President -- Presidents and their terms. "This biography introduces readers to Woodrow Wilson including his early political career and key events from Wilson's administration including the Underwood Tariff Act and World War I. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.

Date Published:2025