Kids Fiction & Non-Fiction - May

The One and Only Bob By Katherine Applegate, Patricia Castelao (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062991317
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Published: HarperCollins - May 5th, 2020

A #1 New York Times bestseller and a #1 Indie bestseller!

"Good dog Bob. Great to have a best friend.”—Danny DeVito


We Dream of Space: A Newbery Honor Award Winner By Erin Entrada Kelly Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062747303
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Published: Greenwillow Books - May 5th, 2020

A Newbery Honor Book • BookPage Best Books • Chicago Public Library Best Fiction • Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee • Horn Book Fanfare • New York Times Notable Children’s Book • School Library Journal Best Book • Today Show Pick • An ALA Notable Book


Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion: The Questioneers Book #3 By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781419736926
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Published: Amulet Books - May 12th, 2020

The New York Times bestselling Questioneers series continues with Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion,from author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts.
 
Watch Iggy Peck in the Netflix television series Ada Twist, Scientist!


Becoming Brianna (Emmie & Friends) By Terri Libenson, Terri Libenson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Terri Libenson, Terri Libenson (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9780062894533
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Published: Balzer + Bray - May 5th, 2020

New York Times bestseller! Terri Libenson returns with another endearing, relatable story of friendship and finding confidence. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm.

Middle school is full of challenges.


Spy School British Invasion By Stuart Gibbs Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781534424715
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - May 5th, 2020

In the seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley is finally going to take SPYDER down, once and for all.

Stranded in Mexico after nearly capturing the leaders of SPYDER, thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley desperately needs a shower.


Any Day with You By Mae Respicio Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780525707578
Published: Wendy Lamb Books - May 5th, 2020

A warm, tender story about a creative girl who hopes that by winning a filmmaking contest, she'll convince her great-grandfather not to move back home to the Philippines. For fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Kelly Yang.


Sweep (PJ Library edition): The Story of a Girl and Her Monster By Jonathan Auxier Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781419737022
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Published: Amulet Paperbacks - January 7th, 2020

A 2019 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner!

It's been five years since the Sweep disappeared. Orphaned and alone, Nan Sparrow had no other choice but to work for a ruthless chimney sweep named Wilkie Crudd. She spends her days sweeping out chimneys.


Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror By Natasha Farrant, Lydia Corry (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Natasha Farrant, Lydia Corry (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781324015567
Published: Norton Young Readers - May 5th, 2020

What makes a princess excellent?


Trailblazers: Simone Biles By Sally J. Morgan Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593124529
Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - May 5th, 2020

Bring history home with you and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of the most award-winning American gymnast. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.


Turtle Boy By M. Evan Wolkenstein Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593121573
Published: Delacorte Press - May 5th, 2020

SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD WINNER

A boy who has spent his life living inside a shell discovers the importance of taking chance in this "winner" (Booklist, starred review) of a friendship story that's perfect for fans of Wonder.


Shuri: A Black Panther Novel #1 By Nic Stone Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338585476
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - May 5th, 2020

From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes an all-new upper middle grade series based on one of the Marvel Universe's break-out characters Shuri, from Black Panther!

An original, upper-middle-grade series starring the break-out character from the Black Panther comics and films: T'Challa's younger sister, Shuri!


Trailblazers: Stephen Hawking: A Life Beyond Limits By Alex Woolf Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593124499
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - May 5th, 2020

Bring history home and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of a famous scientist who changed our understanding of physics forever. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.


Rick Riordan Presents: Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe-A Sal and Gabi Novel, Book 2 By Carlos Hernandez Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781368022835
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Published: Rick Riordan Presents - May 5th, 2020

Tornado Brain By Cat Patrick Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781984815316
Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - May 5th, 2020

In this heartfelt and powerfully affecting coming of age story, a neurodivergent 7th grader is determined to find her missing best friend before it's too late.


The Absence of Sparrows By Kurt Kirchmeier Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780316450904
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - May 5th, 2020

Stranger Things meets The Stand in this haunting coming-of-age novel about a plague that brings the world to a halt—and the boy who believes that his town's missing sparrows can save his family.   In the small town of Griever's Mill, eleven-year-old Ben Cameron is expecting to finish off his summer of relaxing and bird-watching without a hitch.


What Is LEGO? (What Was?) By Jim O'Connor, Who HQ, Ted Hammond (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jim O'Connor, Who HQ, Ted Hammond (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780593092941
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Published: Penguin Workshop - May 5th, 2020

Find out how these fun, stackable blocks became the most popular toys in the world.


What We Found in the Corn Maze and How It Saved a Dragon By Henry Clark Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780316492317
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - May 5th, 2020

When three kids discover a book of magic spells that can only be cast during a few short minutes a day, they'll need all the time they can get to save a dying magical world, its last dragon, and themselves.

An ordinary day turns extraordinary when twelve-year-old Cal witnesses his neighbor Modesty summon a slew of lost coins without lifting a finger.


Keep It Together, Keiko Carter: A Wish Novel By Debbi Michiko Florence Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781338607529
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Published: Scholastic Press - May 5th, 2020

Fans of Wendy Mass and Lisa Greenwald are sure to fall head-over-heels for this sweet story about first crushes, friendship drama, and finding the courage to stand up for yourself.

Seventh grade is supposed to be a game changer.


Pages & Co.: The Lost Fairy Tales By Anna James, Paola Escobar (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Anna James, Paola Escobar (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781984837295
Published: Philomel Books - May 5th, 2020

The second magical bookwandering adventure in the nationally bestselling Pages & Co. series, featuring Tilly Pages as she journeys to France to wander inside a peculiar book of fairytales. Perfect for fans of Inkheart and The Land of Stories.


Connect the Dots By Keith Calabrese Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338354034
Published: Scholastic Press - May 5th, 2020

Liar & Spy meets The Parker Inheritance in this whimsically complex story about human connection and the power we all have to determine our own fate.

Is there anything more random than middle school? Sixth graders Oliver and Frankie don't think so.


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The Moon Within (Scholastic Gold) By Aida Salazar Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9781338283389
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - May 5th, 2020

The dazzling story of a girl navigating friendship, family, and growing up, an Are You There God, It's Me Margaret? for the modern day, from debut author Aida Salazar.

****Four starred reviews!****

* "A worthy successor to Are You There God?


Rick Riordan Presents: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe-A Sal and Gabi Novel, Book 1 By Carlos Hernandez Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781368023627
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Published: Rick Riordan Presents - May 5th, 2020

Freedom Fire (Dactyl Hill Squad #2) By Daniel José Older Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338268850
Published: Scholastic Inc. - May 5th, 2020

"An unforgettable historical, high-octane adventure." -- Dav Pilkey, author-illustrator of the Dog Man series

Magdalys and the squad are flying south on pteroback. South to rescue her older brother. South to war.The squad links up with the dino-mounted troops of the Louisiana Native Guard, an all-black regiment in the Union Army fighting to free their people.


The Ruby Princess Runs Away (Jewel Kingdom #1) By Jahnna N. Malcolm, Janee Trasler (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jahnna N. Malcolm, Janee Trasler (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9781338565676
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Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - May 5th, 2020

Four girls are about to become princesses! But can they keep their kingdom safe?


The Sapphire Princess Meets a Monster (Jewel Kingdom #2) By Jahnna N. Malcolm Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338565690
Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - May 5th, 2020

Four girls are about to become princesses! But can they keep their kingdom safe?


Heart of Gold (Cutiecorns #1) By Shannon Penney, Addy Rivera Sonda (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Penney, Addy Rivera Sonda (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9781338540369
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Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - May 5th, 2020

Meet the Cutiecorns, adorable puppies with magical horns who get into all kinds of enchanting adventures.

Sparkle can't believe her puptastic luck! It's finally time for the Cutiecorns to learn how to use their special magic. And Sparkle's mom has given her a golden locket to mark the big day. But before the ceremony, the locket is stolen!


The Startup Squad: Face the Music By Brian Weisfeld, Nicole C. Kear Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781250180469
Published: Imprint - May 5th, 2020

Girls mean business in The Startup Squad: Face the Music, the second novel in the series, which Kirkus Reviews calls “an enjoyable and diverse story highlighting friendship, entrepreneurship, and perseverance.”


Hotdog! #1 By Anh Do, Dan McGuiness (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Anh Do, Dan McGuiness (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781338587203
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - May 5th, 2020

Meet Hotdog, the wiener dog, and his friends! In this colorful illustrated chapter book series, Anh Do introduces us to a small hero with a big heart.

Hotdog and his friends are going on a mad adventure to help a baby bird find his missing mom! They'll climb to crazy heights to find her! But can they handle dirty diapers and karate-chopping roosters along the way?


BONE Adventures: A Graphic Novel By Jeff Smith Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781338620672
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Published: Graphix - May 5th, 2020

For the youngest fans of the bestselling graphic novel series BONE, Jeff Smith has created two hilarious tales to delight beginning readers.

In Finders Keepers, the Bone cousins find a coin -- finders keepers! -- but the boys can't agree on how to spend it. Fone Bone wants an apple and bananas they can share. Smiley Bone wants an ice cream cone with a pickle on top.


Soof (Scholastic Gold) By Sarah Weeks Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780545846660
Published: Scholastic Inc. - May 5th, 2020

In this stand-alone follow-up to Sarah Weeks's beloved So B. It, a girl who the world might see as weird finds her footing and stands her ground.

All her life, Aurora has heard stories about Heidi and all the good luck she brought Aurora's family. Aurora, though, doesn't feel very lucky. The kids at school think she's weird.


Execution (The Plot to Kill Hitler #2) By Andy Marino Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338359046
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Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - May 5th, 2020

Based on the real-life scheme to take down one of history's greatest monsters, this heart-pounding trilogy puts two courageous kids at the center of the plot to kill Adolf Hitler.

Summer 1944.Max, Gerta, and their parents have abandoned their home and relocated to a safehouse in a different Berlin neighborhood.


A Daring Rescue (Dolphin Island #1) By Catherine Hapka, Petur Antonsson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Catherine Hapka, Petur Antonsson (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781338290189
Published: Scholastic Inc. - May 5th, 2020

Welcome to Dolphin Island, where the tropical sun shines, the dolphins play, and friendship is always just down the beach!

Abby's family has just moved to the Florida Keys to run an island resort. She's excited to feel the surf, sand, and ocean breeze every day!


Trespassers: A Graphic Novel By Breena Bard, Breena Bard (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Breena Bard, Breena Bard (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781338264210
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Published: Graphix - May 5th, 2020

Gabby Woods loves a mystery, but is breaking into an abandoned lake house going too far to uncover the truth?

Gabby Woods is looking forward to another summer vacation at her family's lake house, even though she would rather bury herself in a mystery novel than make new friends.


Where Is the Congo? (Where Is?) By Megan Stine, Who HQ, Dede Putra (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Megan Stine, Who HQ, Dede Putra (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9780593093214
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Published: Penguin Workshop - May 5th, 2020

Discover what lives and grows in the Congo Basin in Central Africa, one of the planet's most remarkable regions.

Running through six countries in the middle of Africa, the Congo Basin contains some of the largest tropical rainforests in the world. Dealing with present-day issues of climate change, it is home to bonobo apes, mountain gorillas, forest elephants, and more.


The Sewer Rat Stink: A Graphic Novel (Geronimo Stilton #1) (Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel  #1) By Geronimo Stilton, Tom Angleberger Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338587302
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Published: Graphix - May 5th, 2020

Praise for The Sewer Rat Stink:"Fresh, funny, and fast-paced. The free-style artwork and anything-goes story will make kids want to write and draw their own books!" -Dav PilkeyThis is Geronimo Stilton like you've never seen him before!

A stinky smell is taking over New Mouse City! No mouse can live like this!


Lety Out Loud: A Wish Novel By Angela Cervantes Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338159356
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Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - May 5th, 2020

Award-winning author Angela Cervantes returns to the fan favorite animal shelter featured in Gaby, Lost and Found, with a heartfeltnovel about friendship and finding your voice.

Can Lety find her voice before it's too late?Lety Muñoz's first language is Spanish, and she likes to take her time putting her words together.


The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12) By Tui T. Sutherland Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338214499
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Published: Scholastic Press - May 5th, 2020

The #1 New York Times bestselling series continues with a thrilling revelation -- three brand-new tribes of dragons!

Growing up in the hives, Cricket has always had a million questions. Why are trees forbidden, even in art? Why do her parents seem to hate her? And the biggest, most dangerous and secret question of all: Why is Cricket immune to Queen Wasp's powers?


Tom Gates: Extra Special Treats (Not) By L Pichon, L Pichon (Illustrator) Cover Image
By L Pichon, L Pichon (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781536213201
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Published: Candlewick - May 5th, 2020

Between snowstorms, visiting relatives, and chocolate raisins, everything’s piling up around Tom Gates in his sixth doodle-packed diary.


National Geographic Kids Almanac 2021, U.S. Edition (National Geographic Almanacs) By National Geographic Kids Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781426336713
Published: National Geographic Kids - May 5th, 2020

The latest installment of the New York Times best-selling almanac features brand-new amazing animal stories, explorer profiles, and outrageous attractions that kids know and love, plus more of the incredible inventions, awesome games, and fresh challenges for curious kids who want to learn all about the world and everything that's in it!


The War Below By Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338608335
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - May 5th, 2020

This companion novel to Skrypuch's Making Bombs for Hitler follows a boy who joins the underground Ukrainian resistance in the fight against Hitler.

The Nazis took Luka from his home in Ukraine and forced him into a labor camp. Now, Luka has smuggled himself out - even though he left behind his dearest friend, Lida.


A Long Line of Cakes (Scholastic Gold) By Deborah Wiles Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338150513
Published: Scholastic Inc. - May 5th, 2020

Two-time National Book Award finalist Deborah Wiles introduces us to the Cakes, a family of traveling bakers, who've just arrived in Wiles's legendary Aurora County, Mississippi.

Emma Lane Cake has five brothers, four dogs, and a family that can't stay put. The Cake family travels from place to place, setting up bakeries in communities that need them.


You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P! (Scholastic Gold) By Alex Gino Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780545956253
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - May 5th, 2020

Alex Gino, the Lambda Literary Award-winning author of Melissa, is back with another sensitive tale based on increasingly relevant social justice issues.

Jilly thinks she's figured out how life works. But when her sister, Emma, is born deaf, she realizes how much she still has to learn.


Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray (Elements of Genius #1) By Jess Keating, Lissy Marlin (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jess Keating, Lissy Marlin (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781338295207
Published: Scholastic Press - May 5th, 2020

"Let the official record show that, I, Nikki Tesla, did not intend to destroy the world."

There are only so many times a kid can invent an instrument of global destruction without getting grounded.


A Is for Elizabeth By Rachel Vail, Paige Keiser (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rachel Vail, Paige Keiser (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781250250247
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Published: Square Fish - May 5th, 2020

The first in a new chapter book series spinning off of the Justin Case books, starring Justin's little sister, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth is in second grade. Class 2B! It's great! Friends, recess, homework!
Even a big project: Make a poster of your name.

Yayyy!

Hang on.

The name Elizabeth has a bajillion letters in it!


Big Mouth Elizabeth (A Is for Elizabeth #2) By Rachel Vail, Paige Keiser (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rachel Vail, Paige Keiser (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781250250254
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Published: Square Fish - May 5th, 2020

Big Mouth Elizabeth is the second in a new chapter book series spinning off of the Justin Case books, starring Justin's little sister, Elizabeth.


The Mini Jokiest Joke Book: Side-Splitters That Will Keep You Laughing Out Loud (Jokiest Joking Joke Books #1) By Kathi Wagner, Amanda Brack (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kathi Wagner, Amanda Brack (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781250270337
Published: Castle Point Books - May 5th, 2020

Why did the geologist quit?
Because rocks were too hard.


The Mini Jokiest Knock-Knock Book: Knee-Slappers That Will Keep You Laughing Out Loud (Jokiest Joking Joke Books #3) By Brian Boone, Amanda Brack (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Brian Boone, Amanda Brack (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781250270375
Published: Castle Point Books - May 5th, 2020

Knock-Knock.
Who's there?
Aida.
Aida who?
Aida lot of sweets, and now I have a tummy ache.


Jacky Ha-Ha: A Graphic Novel (A Jacky Ha-Ha Graphic Novel #1) By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Adam Rau (Adapted by), Betty Tang (Illustrator) Cover Image
By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Adam Rau (Adapted by), Betty Tang (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9780316491952
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Published: jimmy patterson - May 4th, 2020

Adapted from James Patterson's #1 New York Times bestselling series, this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel introduces Jacky Ha-Ha, a class clown who makes people laugh with her so they can't laugh at her!

With her irresistible urge to tell a joke in every situation--even when it's a bad idea--Jacky Ha-Ha loves to make people laugh.


Planet Earth Is Blue By Nicole Panteleakos Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780525646600
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Published: Yearling - May 5th, 2020

"Tender and illuminating. A beautiful debut." --Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me

A heartrending and hopeful story about a nonverbal girl and her passion for space exploration, for fans of See You in the Cosmos, Mockingbird, and The Thing About Jellyfish.