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New Arrivals

New Arrivals!
 
We have some newly available books to our library!  If you are interested in any of these titles, I encourage you to reserve them on our (OPAC) Online Public Access Catalogue.  For information on how to do this please visit the About Our Library Section.
 
New Non-Fiction:
 
Ripley's Believe It or Not!  Shatter Your Senses!
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Shatter Your Senses! is filled with thousands of strange stories, bizarre feats, and hair-raising oddities from around the world. Discover the sport of underwater ice hockey or marvel at the flower that bloomed in space--it's all weird and all true! Bursting with vibrant and eye-catching photos, as well as submissions from our dedicated readers, this book is a must-have for every Ripley's fan. - From the Publisher
 
Adele:  A Celebration of an Icon and Her Music
by Sarah-Louise James
Chronicles the life and career of the British singer, including her childhood, her early music, and her rise to international stardom. - From the Publisher
 
Guiness World Records 2022
This latest edition of the world's best-selling annual book looks at how despite pandemic and lockdowns, record-breaking has continued, with a focus on how people are going to extreme lengths to save the environment. - From the Publisher
 
Haunted Canada 10:  More Scary True Stories
by Joel Sutherland
Even more chilling ghost stories from all across our spooky land. Moody black-and-white illustrations and photographs enhance the hauntingly eerie read. - In Victoria, BC, the spirit of a killer haunts Fan Tan Alley. The ghost of little girl with long dark hair inhabits a hockey arena in Canmore, Alberta. - Mysterious knocking at the door of a home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, signals the start of a series of strange happenings. - From the Publisher
 
Guinness World Records 2021
"All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery!  This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very first circumnavigation, along with our History of Adventure timeline, featuring a host of remarkable achievements.  The fully revised and updated best-seller is packed with thousands of incredible new feats across the widest spectrum of topics, providing a whistle-stop tour of our superlative universe.  Our ever-expanding pool of international consultants and experts help us make sense of the world around us and the cosmos beyond.  So join us as we embark on a voyage through the vast panorama of record-breaking in 12 fact-packed chapters: - Travel through the Solar System and see the planets come to life with a free augmented-reality feature - Encounter the cutest, weirdest, most dangerous and exotic creatures on our home planet - Meet the world's tallest, shortest, hairiest and heaviest humans - Marvel at the latest high scores, speed runs and players at the top of their game in eSports and beyond - Get the lowdown on the world's most successful and prolific actors, musicians, TV stars and influencers - Review the greatest sports achievements from the past year and celebrate today's top athletes.  We've also selected the best of the newly approved claims from the 50,000 applications received from the public over the past 12 months.  But don't just be a tourist:  try some of our specially created try-at-home challenges that could see YOU listed in the world-famous book of records.  If you want to be one of those lucky few, check out our Against the Clock chapter - we might even see you in next year's edition!" - From the Publisher
 
Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Mind Blown 2021
Mind Blown! is sure to amaze and astound children and adults alike with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats and hair-raising oddities from around the world.  Discover how one woman can crush apples with her biceps.  Meet the pizza delivery person who travelled 225 miles to deliver two pizzas.
 
Game On! 2021 : The Ultimate Guide to Gaming!
by Stuart Andrews
Check out the ultimate annual video game guide from Scholastic AFK!  Game On! 2021 is full of the latest information on the hottest games of 2021, how they were developed, and how to beat them.  Get ready for another awesome year of gaming with this ultimate guide to all your favourite games, including a definitive list of the biggest games of the past year and hottest new ones coming in 2021!  Game On! 2021 is the most comprehensive guide to all the best games, tech, and streamers, featuring a bunch of the year's greatest gaming moments.  This complete guide is packed with secrets, stats, tips, and tricks for all your favourite games.  All games featured in AFK's Game On! 2021 are rated T for Teen or younger -- perfect for young gamers.
 
Scholastic 2021 Book of World Records
by Cynthia O'Brien
A reference guide includes records in the realms of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section of United States records.
 
Scholastic Year in Sports 2021
by James Buckley Jr.
Presents the most interesting, monumental, and strange sports stories of the past year, including championship statistics in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf and tennis.
 
Pokemon:  Handbook to the Galar Region
A guide to the new region of the video game includes stats on new Pokemon and new facts on existing Pokemon.
 
Planet Earth
by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Is it true that Earth's crust is always moving?  Yes!  Earth's crust is made up of plates that fit together like a puzzle.  These plates move at about the same rate as your fingernails grow:  1 to 2 inches per year!  These surprising true facts will shock and amaze you!
 
New Graphic Novels:
 
Baby-Sitters Little Sister:  Karen's Kittycat Club
by Katy Farina
A graphic-novel rendering of the third entry in the Baby-sitters Club spin-off series finds Kristy's younger sister, Karen, trying to form a cat-sitting club with her friends. - From the Publisher
 
The Baby-Sitters Club:  Claudia and the New Girl
by Gabriela Epstein
Claudia has always been the most creative kid in her class... until Ashley Wyeth comes along. Ashley's really different: She wears hippie clothes and has multiple earrings, and she's the most fantastic artist Claudia has ever met. Ashley says Claudia is a great artist, too, but thinks she's wasting her artistic talent with The Baby-sitters Club. When Claudia starts spending more time with Ashley and missing BSC meetings, it becomes clear that Claudia has to make a decision -- one of them has to go! - From the Publisher
 
Absolutely Nat
by Maria Scrivan
"Between bug bites, bonfires, and bunkmates, summer camp is a bust. Rather than creating memories with her best buds, Zoe and Flo, Natalie is obligated to spend her days with her ex-BFF, Lily, and someone even more annoying than the mosquitoes: Millie Flatbottom. Natalie is trying her best to enjoy camp, but it's more difficult than she expected. She's constantly pushed out of her comfort zone and forced to come face-to-face with some of her greatest fears: heights, the legendary camp monster, and Flo's new friend Walter (who happens to be a spider). Ugh! Could this summer get any worse?!" - From the Publisher
 
Truly Tyler
by Terri Libenson
 "A story about being your truest self--and trusting your truest friends. Cliques. Crushes. Comics. Middle school. Ever since Tyler started getting into art and hanging out with Emmie, his friends and teammates have been giving him a hard time. He wonders why can't he nerd out on drawing and play ball? Emmie is psyched that she gets to work on a comics project with her crush, Tyler. But she gets the feeling that his friends don't think she's cool enough. Maybe it's time for a total reinvention..." - Provided by publisher.
 
Baby-Sitters Little Sister:  Karen's Worst Day
by Katy Farina
"Karen is having a terrible day.  Her new jeans are missing, there's no prize in the Crunch-O's box, and Boo-Boo the cat won't play with her.  She even gets punished and sent to her room!  Karen tries everything to make her day better, but nothing is going right, and her bad luck just won't go away.  Will this be the worst day ever?" -- Cover.
 
Five Nights at Freddy's:  The Twisted Ones
by Scott Cawthon
One year after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, Charlie is still haunted by nightmares of the gruesome puppets, and when bodies turn up bearing wounds that are disturbingly similar, she is drawn back into the world of her father's frightening creations. - From the Publisher
 
The City of Ember:  A Graphic Novel
by Jeanne DuPrau
It is said that the city of Ember is the only light in the dark world.  Without Ember's great lamps, the darkness would last forever.  Now the lights are flickering, and supplies are running low.  When Lina and Doon find a mysterious document that might hold the answer, they must decipher its meaning before it's too late.
Since 2003, readers all over the world have been captivated by Jeanne DuPrau's story about a doomed city and the two children determined to find a way out.  New and old fans alike are in for a treat as artist Niklas Asker brings this modern-day classic to life in page after page of gorgeous full-color panels. - From the Publisher.
 
Dog Man:  Mothering Heights
Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good.  The world is spinning out of control as new villians spill into town.  Everything seems dark and full of despair.  But hope is not lose.  Can the incredible power of love save the day?  - From Publisher.

 

The Baby-Sitters Club:  Kristy and the Snobs
by Chan Chau - based on the novels by Ann M. Martin
Kristy's mom got remarried, and their family moved to the ritzy neighbourhood across town.  The members of The Baby-sitters Club think it's a good opportunity to get some new business, but the kids who live nearby aren't very friendly.  They criticize Kristy's clothes and make fun of the BSC.  And, worst of all, they laugh at Louie, Kristy's pet collie, who's getting old and not feeling well.  These kids are total snobs!  But if anyone can put them in their place, it's the Baby-sitters Club! - From the Publisher.
 
Miles Morales:  Spider-Man
Before the original Spider-Man died, young Miles Morales was posed to start the next chapter in his life in a new school.  Then, the bite of a stolen, genetically altered spider granted the grade-schooler incredible arachnid-like powers.  Now, Miles has been thrust into a world he doesn't understand, with gut instinct and a little thing called responsibility as his only guides.  Can he live up to Peter Parker's legacy? - From the Publisher.
 
Five Nights at Freddy's:  The Silver Eyes
Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie - whose father owned the restaurant - and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place, which had been locked up and abandoned for years.  After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be.  The four adult size animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed.  They now have a dark secret...and a murderous agenda. - From Publisher.
 
Goosebumps:  Slappy's Tales of Horror
Slappy, the evil talking dummy, introduces four terrifying tales from the master of horror, R.L. Stine.  
In "Shocker on Shock Street," Jamie Tolagson captures the thrills, chills, and deadly spills of a brother and sister doing their dream job: testing rides in a movie studio theme park, where the special effects are REALLY special. 
With his shadowy illustrations, Gabriel Hernandez creates the perfect atmosphere in "The Werewolf of Fever Swamp," a spooky story about a boy and his dog who go sniffing around in a lonely swamp...and wish they hadn't.
Ted Naifeh is at his creepy best in "Ghost Beach," a scary ghost story about a brother and sister who investigate a local legend and discover a terrible secret about their family.  
Finally, Dave Roman draws the horrifying pictures for "Night of the Living Dummy," the origin story about that most evil of all ventriloquist dummies, Slappy. - From Publisher.
 
Animorphs:  The Graphic Novel
by Katherine Applegate
"Sometimes weird things happen to people.  Ask Jake.  He could tell you about the night he and his friends saw a strange light in the sky that seemed to be heading right for them.  That was the night five normal kids learned that humanity is under a silent attack -- and were given the power to fight back.  Now Jack, Rachel, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco can transform into some of the most dangerous creatures on Earth.  And they must use that power to outsmart an evil greater than anything the world has ever seen..." - From the Publisher
 
Donut the Destroyer
by Sarah Graley
Donut (middle name: The; last name: Destroyer) has a heart of gold and incredible strength. She lives in a world where everyone is born with a special ability and can choose whether to develop it for good or evil. Donut has just received the best news of her life -- she's been accepted to Lionheart School for Heroes! But her parents are the most infamous villains around, and her best friend, Ivy, can't understand why Donut would choose a life of boring heroism and ruin their plans to cause chaos. Donut is determined to prove that, despite her last name, she's meant to go her own way and be a hero. Meanwhile, Ivy cooks up a plan to get Donut kicked out of Lionheart -- and back on track to villainy! - From the Publisher
 
Twins
by Varian Johnson
A contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about two twin siblings who begin to drift apart once they enter middle school. - From the Publisher
 
The Dragon Prince:  Through the Moon
by Peter Wartman
"The Dragon Prince has been reunited with his mother, the Human Kingdoms, and Xadia are at peace, and humans and elves are ready to move on. Only Rayla is still restless. Unable to believe Lord Viren is truly dead, and haunted by questions about the fate of her parents and Runaan, she remains trapped between hope and fear. When an ancient ritual calls her, Callum, and Exran to the Moon Nexus, she learns the lake is a portal to a world between life and death. Rayla seizes the opportunity for closure--and the chance to confirm that Lord Viren is gone for good. But the portal is unstable, and the ancient Moonshadow elves who destroyed it never intended for the portal to be reopened. Will Rayla's quest to uncover the secrets of the dead put her living friends in mortal danger?"--Back of book.
 
Geronimo Stilton:  The Sewer Rat Stink The Graphic Novel
by Tom Angleberger
Geronimo and his friend Hercule Poirat venture into the sewers to find the origin of the horrible stink that is driving all the mice away from New Mouse City--and learn an important lesson about recycling. - From the Publisher
 
The Witches: A Graphic Novel
by Roald Dahl 
"Witches are real, and they are very, very dangerous. They wear ordinary clothes and have ordinary jobs, living in ordinary towns all across the world - and there's nothing they despise more than children. When an eight-year-old boy and his grandmother come face-to-face with the Grand High Witch herself, they may be the only ones who can stop the witches' latest plot to stamp out every last child in the country!" -- Jacket.
 
Forget Me Nat
by Maria Scrivan
There's a reason it's called a crush! For the first time in her life, Natalie feels confident in her own skin. Her talents are being recognized, she has supportive friends, and she's spending a ton of time with her crush, Derek! But when Derek tells Natalie that he wants to be just friends, Natalie's self-confidence quickly changes to self-loathing. As she attempts to recover from her broken heart, Natalie casts aside her talents and even her friends. With no one to turn to, Natalie will have to pull herself out of this mess on her own. - From the Publisher
 
Dog Man:  For Whom the Ball Rolls
by Dav Pilkey
"The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain! Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a new life with Li'l Petey. But when Petey's own father arrives, Petey must face his past to understand the difference between being good and doing good."--Publisher.
 
Dog Man: Grime and Punishment
by Dav Pilkey
The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world.  Dog Man has a new      
problem to pound, and he's going to need his entire pack to help him.  Will he go barking up the
wrong tree? - From the Publisher
 
Baby-Sitters Little Sister:  Karen's Witch
by Katy Farina
Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has wild gray hair. Mrs. Porter has a black cat named Midnight and always seems to be working in her garden. Karen isn't supposed to spy on her neighbour, but she's determined to prove that Mrs. Porter is a witch named Morbidda Destiny! - From the Publisher
 
Baby-Sitters Little Sister:  Karen's Roller Skates A Graphic Novel
by Katy Farina
It's going to be a great weekend!  Karen has new roller skates and is a very good skater.  She's looking forward to trying some new tricks.  But, oh no!  Karen falls down and has to go to the hospital.  Her wrist is broken!  Karen is determined to get everyone she knows -- plus someone famous -- to sign her cast.  It isn't going to be easy, but she won't give up until the job is done. - From the Publisher
 
Logan Likes Mary Anne
by Gale Galligan
It's the first day of a new school year, and while Mary Anne doesn't know what to expect from the eighth grade, she's looking forward to getting back into the swing of things.  One thing she definitely doesn't expect is to meet Logan Bruno, who just moved to Stoneybrook!  Logan has a dreamy southern accent, he's awfully cute...and he might be interested in joining the BSC.  But the baby-sitters aren't sure if Logan would make a good club member, so they send him on a job with Mary Anne as a test.  Logan and Mary Anne hit it off, but Mary Anne isn't sure of where their friendship can go.  Life in the Baby-sitters Club has never been this complicated ? or this fun! - From the Publisher
 
Sparks!  Double Dog Dare
by Ian Boothby
"Charlie and August, the two cats that control the mechanical superhero dog, Sparks, are keeping the city safe. But when a second, evil Sparks shows up and starts causing trouble around town, everybody blames the real Sparks. Determined to prove that Sparks is still the hero everyone can count on, Charlie and August set out to uncover the shocking truth about who is responsible for all the chaos" -- Book jacket flap.
 
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916:  A Graphic Novel
by Georgia Ball
Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle's little New Jersey town. He has three new friends, and they love cooling off in the creek on hot summer days. But then comes shocking news: A massive shark has been attacking swimmers in the ocean along the Jersey Shore, not far from where Chet is staying. Fear is in the air. So when Chet spots a gray fin in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination running wild. It's impossible he's about to come face-to-face with a killer shark right? - From the Publisher
 
New Young Adult Novels:
 
The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
It is 1939.  Nazi Germany.  The country is holding its breath.  Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.  Liesel Meminger finds her life changed when she unearths a single object from the snow.  It is The Grave Digger's Handbook, left there by accident at her brother's funeral, and it is her first act of book thievery.  
But these are dangerous times.  When Liesel's foster family hires a Jewish man in their basement, Liesel's world is both opened up and closed down.  
In superbly crafted prose that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time. - From the Publisher.
 
Glass Sword
by Victoria Aveyard
The electrifying next installment in the Red Queen series escalates the struggle between the growing rebel army and the blood-segregated world they've always known -- and pits Mare against the darkness that has grown in her soul. Mare Barrow's blood is red -- the color of common folk -- but her Silver ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court tries to control. The crown calls her an impossibility, a fake, but as she makes her escape from Maven, the prince -- the friend -- who betrayed her, Mare uncovers something startling: she is not the only one of her kind. Pursued by Maven, now a vindictive king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other Red-and-Silver fighters to join in the struggle against her oppressors. But Mare finds herself on a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying to defeat.Will she shatter under the weight of the lives that are the cost of rebellion? Or have treachery and betrayal hardened her forever? - From the Publisher
 
Poisoned
by Jennifer Donnelly
In this adaptation of the fairy tale Snow White, the huntsman follows the queen's order to kill Sophie, but the princess is brought back to life by the seven men of the woods, who, along with other brave friends, help Sophie overcome the story's true villain and reclaim her throne. - From the Publisher
 
New Fiction Books:
 
Fish In a Tree
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. As her confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and the world starts opening up with possibilities. She discovers that there's a lot more to her -- and to everyone -- than a label, and that great minds don't always think alike.- From the Publisher
 
Because of Mr. Terupt
by Rob Buyea
Seven fifth-graders at Snow Hill School in Connecticut relate how their lives are changed for the better by "rookie teacher" Mr. Terupt. - From the Publisher
 
Mr. Terupt Falls Again
by Rob Buyea
Several students relate their experiences helping Mr. Terupt move the old classroom to the sixth grade annex during the summer vacation. - From the Publisher
 
A Wolf Called Wander
by Rosanne Parry
Swift, a wild wolf cub, lives with his pack in the mountains.  When a rival pack attacks, Swift and his family scatter, and Swift sets out on an incredible journey through dense forests, into barren wilderness, and across flowing water.  The trip is dangerous and full of peril, and Swift encounters fire, hunger, hunters, and highways as he wanders.  Will Swift find the courage to survive?  Will he ever find a place to call home? - From the Publisher 
 
Riverdale:  The Poison Pen
by Caleb Roehrig
"Archie, Betty, Jughead, Veronica, and the rest of the gang are getting ready for life after high school. At least, they're trying to. They begin receiving letters from someone calling themselves the Poison Pen. Letters about their deepest, darkest secrets, directing them to do exactly what their told: at first things like post an embarrassing video online. As the stakes get higher with each letter, the group may not have a future to protect." --Adapted from back cover.
 
Riverdale:  Death of a Cheerleader
by Micol Ostow
Betty, Veronica, Cheryl, and the rest of the River Vixens are heading out of town for the weekend on a cheerleading retreat. So Archie, Jughead, and the rest of the guys decide to have a poker night at La Bonne Nuit. But a storm causes the power to go out, and the speakeasy goes into lockdown. When the lights come back on, all of the cash is gone. The thief has to be someone the guys know -- but who? A few hours away, the River Vixens are ready to enjoy a few days of nature and team bonding. But when they arrive at the cheerleading camp, there are two other feuding squads already there. The team from Stonewall Prep claims that the Greendale girls are the reason one of their teammates went missing two years ago. Betty and Veronica volunteer to investigate after creepy things start happening all over camp. And when one of the cheerleaders nearly drowns in the lake, B&V know they have to find out the truth before anyone else gets hurt -- or worse. - From the Publisher
 
Wimpy Kid:  The Deep End
by Jeff Kinney
On their cross-country camping trip, Greg Heffley and his family find themselves stranded at an RV park that's not exactly a summertime paradise and when the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation -- or if they're already in too deep. - From the Publisher
 
New Junior Paperbacks:
 
Baby Sitters Little Sister:  Karen's Kittycat Club
by Ann M. Martin
Karen wants to start a club like her big sister, but instead of babysitting they will cat-sit. - From the Publisher
 
The Binder of Doom:  Hydrant-Hydra
by Troy Cummings
It has been a busy summer of makerspace projects at the library and monster hunting for the three members of the Super Secret Monster Patrol, and the puddles that are appearing all over town are a clue to the identity of another monster--an angry hydra water monster who is obsessed with cleaning up (literally) the town of Stermont, even if it means drowning all the messy children who live there. - From the Publisher
 
Thea Stilton: and the Race for the Gold
by Thea Stilton
The Thea Sisters help their friend Beatrice prepare for the Summer Olympics! - From the Publisher
 
Thea Stilton:  and the Rainforest Rescue
by Thea Stilton
The Thea Sisters are off to save the rainforest in Malaysia! - From the Publisher
 
Diary of a Pug:  Paws for a Cause
by Kyla May
When the local animal shelter can't afford new toys, it's up to Bub and his human, Bella, to save the day.  But how could they possibly raise the money?  A pet wash, of course!  Fun and high jinks abound as Bella and Bub learn that running a pet wash is harder and wetter than it looks.  With full-colour artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend. - From the Publisher
 
Doug the Pug:  Food for Thought
by Leslie Mosier
Who is Doug the Pug? Just the most beloved dog on the Internet! Now you can dig in with Doug and discover all his favorite foods, plus much more! Dig in with Doug! Stuff yourself full of Doug's favorite phrases, memes, and of course food! Each page will have your mouth watering for more of Doug's clever commentary on the world of pizza, doughnuts, and ice cream around him! - From the Publisher
 
Press Start:  Super Rabbit Boy's Time Jump!
by Thomas Flintham
Super Rabbit Boy gained his superpowers when, as a baby, he ate the magic carrot he found in the Wise Woods; now King Viking has built a time machine in order to team up with his younger self, Prince Viking, and prevent Baby Rabbit Boy from finding that carrot--so Super Rabbit Boy has to go back in time, and with help from an unexpected player, save his younger self and protect the timeline. - From the Publisher
 
New Picture Books:
 
Life is Better with Friends
by Micol Ostow
For when it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year . . . your friends will be there for you! Rediscover many of the amazing and heart-warming moments that Ross, Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, and Joey experienced in the hit TV show Friends. You'll get to see Central Perk, Rachel and Monica's apartment, Marcel the monkey, and a whole lot more. With an adorable art style and a focus on key moments, this is the picture book you've been waiting for! - From the Publisher
 
You Are Enough
by Margaret O'Hair
Thank you to the Vaz Family for the donation of this book!
"It can be hard to be different-whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez-a young model and actress with Down syndrome-reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind" - From the Publisher
 
Parks and Recreation:  Leslie for Class President
by Robb Pearlman
Introducing the acclaimed television show to a new generation of readers, this picture book follows Leslie Knope as she runs for class president, making some big promises for votes that she is not sure she can keep. - From the Publisher
 
The Office:  A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary
Michael Scott is a new Line Leader at Dunder Mifflin Elementary!  It's a very big job, but Michael is sure he can do it.  There's just one problem - Michael doesn't know how to lead the line!
Filled with beloved characters and hilarious references to the acclaimed TV show, this storybook is the perfect way for longtime fans of The Office to share their fandom with the whole family. - From the Publisher.
 
Pig the Fibber
by Aaron Blabey
He's back!
But this time Pig, the word's greediest pug, is telling great big lies.
Won't he ever learn? - From the Publisher
 
Go Away Unicorn:  Doggone Magic!
by Emily Mullock
A second original storybook based on the hit Disney Channel series finds Alice's dog, Max, feeling sidelined by Unicorns sparkly magic before unexpectedly growing horns, turning different colors and hovering in midair. - From the Publisher
 
Hair Love
by Matthew A. Cherry
The tender and empowering account of a father styling his daughter's natural hair is a celebration of self-confidence and daddies and daughters everywhere. - From the Publisher