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  • The Replay Trap

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    A girl stuck in a time loop repeatedly relives an awkward sleepover at a wildlife center with a wolf-like monster in the woods in this fun and creepy middle grade adventure.

    When Sydney heads to a sle

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    • Author: Brandt, Juliana
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 320
    • Publish Date: June 30 2026
    • ISBN10: 166598189X
    • Language: English
  • The Broke Hearts

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    In this “moving and heartbreaking” (BCCB) follow up to Barely Missing Everything, JD and Danny, still reeling from the gutting death of their best friend by police gunfire, grapple with life-changing [more below]

    • Author: Mendez, Matt
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 272
    • Publish Date: October 01 2024
    • ISBN10: 153440449X
    • Language: English
  • Shermy and Shake, the Not-So-Bossy Best Friend

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    Fastidious Shermy and freewheeling Shake face a substitute teacher, fall for a shelter dog, and keep their friendship sparkling in their latest big-hearted adventure.

    Shermy loves going to second grad

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    • Series: Shermy and Shake
    • Author: Larson, Kirby
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 112
    • Publish Date: March 03 2026
    • ISBN10: 1536251887
    • Language: English
  • The Green Otter

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    “A gentle, visually inventive book that understands exactly what small objects mean to small people.” —Kirkus Reviews

    A blue horse was all he asked for. What he loved most was the green otter.

    In The

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    • Author: Halfon, Eduardo
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 36
    • Publish Date: May 19 2026
    • ISBN10: 9798993082004
    • Language: English
  • El Pez Arco?ris Trae La Paz: (Spanish Edition)

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    Rainbow Fish learns to practice empathy and respect for all in this Spanish language offering, translated by award-winning author David Bowles.

    El Pez Arco?ris aprende a practicar la empat?a y el resp

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    • Series: Rainbow Fish
    • Author: Pfister, Marcus
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: April 07 2026
    • ISBN10: 0735845972
    • Language: Spanish
  • The Whole World’s Crazy

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    Amelia tackles being the new kid in a small town in the first book of the hilarious and heartwarming Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated middle grade graphic novel series–now with a brand-new look!

    Mee

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    • Series: Amelia Rules!
    • Author: Gownley, Jimmy
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 192
    • Publish Date: April 07 2026
    • ISBN10: 1665989920
    • Language: English
  • Pickles’ Prickly Problem

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    A colorful, quirky hedgehog picture book about self-acceptance and individuality, perfect for 3-5 year olds.

    Smooth, round, and perfectly squidgy… meet Pickles! He’s different from all his hedgehog

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    • Author: Ripper, Lydia
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: May 26 2026
    • ISBN10: 9798217138449
    • Language: English
  • All Our Families Are Awesome

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    Not all our families are the same, but all our families are awesome! This frank and funny celebration of diverse family structures is told naturally through a playground conversation.

    A group of child

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    • Author: Belliere, Charlotte
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 40
    • Publish Date: May 05 2026
    • ISBN10: 1782509518
    • Language: English
  • Together for Mama: A Story of Hope and Healing

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    Asha becomes a big sister and a big help to her parents when Mama struggles to find energy after the baby’s birth. This touching and meaningful story will reassure families who are experiencing the ha[more below]

    • Author: Makhijani, Pooja
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: June 23 2026
    • ISBN10: 9798217003563
    • Language: English
  • Today We’ll Be Eaten

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    This classic in the making, perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Charlie Mackesy, is a reassuring, poetic, and gently humorous story of two friends facing uncertainty and discovering joy.

    Written and i

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    • Author: Barillaro, Alan
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 48
    • Publish Date: June 30 2026
    • ISBN10: 9798217004362
    • Language: English
  • Mom’s Cloud and the Beach Adventure

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    A beach day. A stubborn cloud. A family’s love and understanding.

    Alma and Max are eager for a day of sunshine and adventure. But a cloud begins to follow Mom, dimming her day. With empathy and playful… [more below]

    • Author: Concini, Kendall
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 34
    • Publish Date: February 01 2026
    • ISBN10: 9798994068922
    • Language: English
  • Ruby’s Tools for Fixing Mistakes

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    Ruby the little fox uses a hammer and other tools to overcome anxiety and anger during a school group project in this heartfelt sequel to Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends by New York Times bestselling [more below]

    • Series: Ruby’s Tools
    • Author: Stott, Apryl
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 40
    • Publish Date: June 02 2026
    • ISBN10: 1665989092
    • Language: English
  • My Sweet Boy

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    MY SWEET BOY

    Are you looking for a fun, colorful way to teach your child good behavior? One of the best ways to learn is through fun and laughter and that’s what you’ll find with our new rhyming pictur

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    • Author: Diggs, Krystaelynne Sanders
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 26
    • Publish Date: April 27 2022
    • ISBN10: 9798985733358
    • Language: English
  • The Callers: The Journey Home: Book 3

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    The thrilling conclusion to the Callers trilogy, an exciting new middle-grade fantasy series that explores the power of summoning objects into being and the ominous consequences of doing so. Perfect f

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    • Series: The Callers
    • Author: Thomas, Kiah
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 296
    • Publish Date: June 16 2026
    • ISBN10: 1797222600
    • Language: English
  • Earl & Worm #1: The Bad Idea and Other Stories

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    This sweet, giggle-inducing early reader kicks off a brand-new series featuring two unlikely friends in the tradition of Frog and Toad, from the beloved Geisel Award-winning author of The Watermelon [more below]

    • Series: Earl and Worm
    • Author: Pizzoli, Greg
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 72
    • Publish Date: April 28 2026
    • ISBN10: 0593649656
    • Language: English
  • Gidget and Galley Go Over Grief Mountain

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    Gidget and Galley Go Over Grief Mountain is a heartwarming children’s grief book that follows two lovable dogs-Gidget, a gentle therapy wiener dog, and Galley, her energetic schnauzer best friend-as t

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    • Author: Cranston, Mary
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 44
    • Publish Date: December 12 2025
    • ISBN10: 9798993997506
    • Language: English
  • Dive

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    “A magical portrait of the unique ways we look at life and connect with others.“–Kirkus Reviews

    A true dive into the enchanting inner world of a unique boy, where wonder and creativity flow through t

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    • Author: Canônica, Volnei
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 44
    • Publish Date: March 24 2026
    • ISBN10: 9798988749998
    • Language: English
  • Always With You

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    What if the ones we love never truly leave us? Always With You is a heartwarming story of love, loss, and the invisible threads that keep us connected-no matter where we are. When young Scarlett begin… [more below]

    • Author: Randall, Kim-Adele
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: December 05 2025
    • ISBN10: 1037115147
    • Language: English
  • Saturday at the Food Pantry

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    Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2021
    Parents Magazine October 2021 Book of the Month

    A sensitive story about food insecurity.

    Molly and her mom don’t always have enough food, so one Satur

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    • Author: O’Neill, Diane
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: April 09 2026
    • ISBN10: 0807572950
    • Language: English
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