"In this opposites-attract YA rom-com inspired by Emma, a failed romantic gesture puts a damper on a queer teen bookseller’s summer of book matching and matchmaking until a handsome lifeguard and romance skeptic waltzes into his bookstore. Sometimes you get a...
"The female heirs of two opposing families must duel to rule the land for the next generation in this dazzling fantasy adventure debut! Merriment Feast's life is one constant party, complete with dazzling gowns and delicious pastries. Well, except for her...
Fans of Rachael Lippincott, Elise Bryant, and Dahlia Adler will love this joyful debut novel, a sapphic enemies-to-lovers romance between a hotheaded hockey player and the ice princess at the figure skating rink next door.Charlie Porter is a force to be...
Joana is a young witch who secured her dream job with a coven in London, her favorite city, where she can dedicate herself to creating potions, her favorite activity! However, she will soon discover the reality of city life is not so idyllic. Finding a flat is...
Glistening with winter charm, this is an exhilarating, tender story of pushing past your comfort zone and finding inspiration in art and natural beauty.Our young narrator doesn't like itchy hats or cold wind, and she especially doesn't like going places she's...
"Count down from ten with Sleepy Unicorn and friends in this wonderfully warm, fun and imaginative new picture-book series - the perfect way to help little ones fall blissfully asleep. In a magical land not so far away, Sleepy Unicorn is tired and ready for...
A group of high schoolers get more than they bargained for when the drag show they're attending is attacked by monsters in this funny YA graphic novel from acclaimed queer comics creator Sina Grace Marvin Matocho just wanted to have a simple night out with his...
Nancy investigates a string of accidents at the theater in the twenty-sixth Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.When Ned is cast in a stage production of Macbeth, led by the famous but peculiar director Bear Larouche, Nancy volunteers to...
The Alden children were searching for a home--and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the first book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader--is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are...
Milly knew the moon must be lonely, floating in the cold night sky. It had nobody to talk to, and nobody to share its secrets. So Milly decides to keep it company. But how do you share secrets with the moon, when it is so far away and so silent?
The fictional story of Kahurangi, a kuia (female elder) from NgaÌ⁴ti TuÌ⁴ MaÌ⁴ia tribe and the whare (meeting house) that was built in her honour. The whare has been left neglected until hundreds of years later when it is reclaimed by a community in need.
Are You a Hungry Monster? is a hilarious interactive picture book that will have readers giggling and laughing along, as monster creates his legendary snack recipe! Are you feeling hungry? Do you like eating raggedy old socks and lots of earwax? No? So you're...
A retelling of the story of the first haka, a posture dance - with actions and rhythmically shouted words, best known as part of games played by the All Blacks, the New Zealand rugby team. The book was the winner of the NZCYA Wright Family Foundation Te Kura...
"Defender of the cosmos! Vanquisher of evil! Failure at frisbee?? Corgi shenanigans, epic space battles, and intergalactic heroes abound in this uplifting, action-packed adventure about the powerful connection between humans and their pets from GLAAD Media...
In this enthralling dystopian YA thriller where emotions become weapons, the fight for humanity's true essence takes centre stage. In a near-future Britain, societyʼs calm facade conceals a sinister truth: the state maintains its control by meddling with the...
From New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning author Hope Larson comes a middle grade graphic novel full of hijinks, unexpected friendships, and pizza, perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Miller.Verity "Very" Nelson can do it all.She's...
When Sian can't sleep she counts sheep from 1 - 10. The 11th sheep waits, unwanted, just out of sight. Bilingual editions of this popular New Zealand story by award-winning writer Kyle Mewburn.
Simple text and colourful imagestake you on a journey across thestunning landscape of Aotearoa;described both in te reo Māori and English.
Fifteen-year-old Emmalynn Marie is the daughter of America's most wanted sorcerer, Tristan Atera. With the country out for the blood of magic, Emma has one hope to protect her identity: enroll in the Callistro Academy, an all-girls boarding school that once...
The two-headed chicken is back, with twice the adventure, twice the jokes, and a lot more heads (wait, did they just accidentally turn into a double-headed space snake?). Having lost the Astrocap2; somewhere in the multiverse, our intrepid hero dons the...
"A queer YA coming-of-age featuring three queer teenage boys in small town Alabama who set out to get revenge on their ex-boyfriends and end up fighting their school's anti-LGBTQ+ initiatives"--
Cat lovers and comic readers alike rejoice at the return of manga's biggest name in feline cartoons - Chi! Chi's Sweet Adventures collects dozens of new full color Chi stories. Chi is back! Manga's most famous cat comic returns with a brand new series!...
Lily Halfmoon has just moved to the town of Piedraville. New house, new school and ... new powers? Surprise - Lily is a witch! She must learn magic, and find her animal guardian and gemstone, while keeping her new identity a secret. Protecting the people of...
Nao became confused about her feelings for the two men in her life. Now that she and delinquent Taiga are friends, she begins to realize who she truly has feelings for.
"What a job for Stanley - he's building a house for his friend, Myrtle. He will need his digger and his bulldozer and his cement mixer! He will also need his friend, Charlie to help. But will they manage to build the whole house?"--OverDrive.
In an epic battle against Dr. Eggman, Sonic the Hedgehog accidentally shatters the universe and ends up in a parallel world called New Yoke City! Can Sonic find his friends, defeat his enemies, and save the day? Read along and find out!
Move over, Charlotte Bronte?. The authors of the New York Times or A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. My Lady Jane, starred review).
A teen deep-dives into her dating history to uncover her mistakes, become the perfect girlfriend, and get revenge on the wrong guy so she can ride into the sunset with the right one in this debut rom-com.To the surprise of no one, Amelia Hernandez is once...
For twelve-year-old Tom Walker, life on his grandfather's remote farm on New Zealand's South Island is safe but stifling. Lonely days stretch into lonely years, with only his neighbour Victoria and his Gramps to keep him company. But as Tom's thirteenth...
"Tundra is the last settlement in a world of ice. Oswin Fields is its only stray – a foundling, rescued from the Endless Expanse. So, when he's summoned to the school for ice apprentices, he sets out to prove his worth. But all isn't as it seems in this...
"For young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, a spa stay becomes a lot more thrilling when TWO dead bodies are found in this third book in the Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen series, inspired by the life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most...
"Down on the farm, there's seeds to be sown. Stanley has to get on his tractor and plough the field. There's lots to be done, and friends to help him out, but will the seeds grow? Join Stanley and friends for an out-of-doors adventure in this colourful new...
"Bestselling author and Magnolia cofounder Joanna Gaines welcomes you on an imaginative adventure through nature's small surprises and invites you and your kids to be curious, slow down, and take in everyday wonders. With vibrant art by Julianna Swaney, The...
Are you mad about costume and fashion? From wellies and weddings to corsets and kimonos, the history of clothes and world costume is brought to life in this informative book.
"The King's Courier Tycho has made a treacherous bargain. Now beholden to the magical scraver who saved King Gray's life, one false move could end everything. Jax escaped his life in Briarlock and traveled with Tycho to Emberfall. But life outside his small...
"After getting rejected by every single Ivy League she applied to and falling short of all her Asian immigrant parents’ expectations, seventeen-year-old Jenna Chen makes a wish to become her smarter, infinitely more successful Harvard-bound cousin, Jessica...
"When Prince Xian was a boy, a white snake bit his mother and condemned her to a slow, painful death. The only known cure is an elusive spirit pearl--or an antidote created from the rare white snake itself. Desperate and determined, Xian travels to the city of...
After a dangerous blight strikes the magical ironwood trees her family cares for, eleven-year-old Nick ventures underground to the enchanting world of Underhill and uncovers dark secrets as she tries to save the magical groves.
"Meet the Bin family, a trio of raccoons in the risky business of dumpster diving for all their needs. With Dusty's brains, ReRe's muscle, and Scraps's gadgets (please don't tell him he's almost definitely an opossum), the Binses are determined to leave no...
"The children leaving the school are all very excited. There is a birthday party, but someone is not invited . . . What will happen when the enormous whale with the tiny hat appears?"--Publisher's description.
"What comes after heartbreak? Lia and Beck. Beck and Lia. Despitearmy-brat life orbiting them in and out of each other's worlds, Liaknows they are destined to be together. It's more than their friendship and chemistry. When Lia's mom was a teen, a fortune...
"For one little boy, a regular day at school is turned upside down. A band of dinosaurs are there to wreak havoc in the classroom, but the grown-ups can't see them! Can he convince the dinosaurs to behave?"--Publisher's description.
"After ice-skater and Olympic hopeful Mina wipes out at her biggest competition she gets recruited by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their Paranormal Roller Derby team."--Publisher's description.
"Eleven-year-old Benjamiah Creek believes in science, logic and the power of reason. He definitely does not believe in magic. But when he receives a mysterious gift in the post - a doll that can transform into a bird-- he is led into the impossible (and most...
"Most people's births aren't immortalized in a police report. Olivia was born during the infamous Camp Lost Lake murders but, when she begins questioning the events surrounding her birth, she finds there's a lot more to that tragic night. Most people don't...
"On the hottest day of the year Jeet, Fudge, Jamal, and Tugboat set up a lemonade stand to raise money to buy a fan for the puppies at the animal shelter. Little do they know two sisters and their pets have the same idea and they've set up a lemonade stand...
Kids and adults alike will delight in this level 2 emerging reader, the first in a series about a young Sikh boy, his "yummy" sidekick puppy, and their adventures in volunteerism and play. Jeet is new to town and a little lonely. To combat this, he and his mom...
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The sixth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal...
"Rover and Speck are back and ready for another scientific adventure on a new planet -- a gas giant! Can a giant gassy planet sustain life? Can Rover and Speck survive their trip to a new, dangerous world? And what's so funny about "gas," anyway? These...
"He belongs to the ocean, she belongs to the land. And they belong together. But you don't just walk away from a curse and the sea is coming for them. Can they stop the vengeful tide? ... When Skye and Hunter's worlds collide they discover a love beyond what...
"Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . . Jack and Annie get...
"He belongs to the ocean, she belongs to the land. Now they're together, but you don't just walk away from a curse. Someone is going to have to pay - starting with her. Skye Sebastian didn't believe in happy ever after. But when she fell for Hunter, a...
"A series of picture books that teach children about dinosaurs through a narrative story, plus additional facts and information about what they just learned. These picture books will teach children about dinosaurs through a story! Marie Bollman's beautiful...
In the midst of a battle with a chosen magic user graced with two marks, Mash makes a shocking discovery about his opponent. Then, more trouble is on the way when Mash's dorm gets paired with Lang, a dorm full of bad characters, for outdoor activities. Now...
A super-stylish board book for babies and toddlers from a tattooed family!Rosey tats, pose-y tats, tickle little toes-y tats! Tattoos are everywhere! And now these creative, unique, inked-up families are right here in a funny and hip board book. It's the...
It's dog-yoga day at the green space next to the animal shelter and Jeet, Fudge, and their friends are eager to join in to help manage their nerves about summer ending and school starting. Hilarity ensues when Fudge finds multiple ways to interrupt the...
"Narumi Momose has had it rough: every boyfriend she's had dumped her once they found out she was an otaku, so she's gone to great lengths to hide it. When a chance meeting at her new job with childhood friend, fellow otaku, and now coworker Hirotaka Nifuji...
"A magical love. An ancient curse. To free him she'll give her very soul. Skye Sebastian knows he's dangerous. Years after a childhood trauma seventeen-year-old Skye reluctantly returns to the seaside town of her greatest happiness and darkest terrors. But...
"Iggie and friends are back in this second book in the exciting Peculiar Woods series--and not a moment too soon! Iggie's friend, the curmudgeonly chair Boris, has been kidnapped and taken to the mysterious underground prison beneath the school. With help from...
"More Ducky the Spy laugh-out-loud hilarity in this perfectly pitched graphic novel from award-winning creator of Frank's Red Hat, Sean E Avery Mr Pig's giant pumpkin, Brunhilda (Hildy for short), in trouble. A powerful device stolen from a secret lab. A...
ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!Mega Robot Monsters are suddenly waking up all over and they're TOO BIG and TOO STRONG for Hilo to fight on his own!Luckily, he doesn't have to! He has GINA and some brand new SUPER POWERS on his side! Being heroes can be super fun-but it...
Peony may have come in second place on the mega popular cooking show Space Battle Lunchtime, but with a girlfriend and a royal catering gig for a space empress, she's on top of the world! Until she finds out her old rival, Melonhead, is catering the same...
"At Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply! Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Lia the lynx can't...
"Two lovable mismatched rovers are back for another adventure, this time on an oceanic planet! Organized, careful Rover and impulsive, excitable Speck are ready to set off on their next dangerous, hazardous, mysterious mission: a trip to Unexplored Planet...
"It takes guts to rise to the top of Meritocracy. It’ll take sheer ruthlessness to stay there. As militants and monsters lay waste to the Skylands, Uncle’s lawless tyranny threatens to unravel fragile Trade alliances. Conrad, no longer a mere Captain, now...
Demon King Twilight's childhood friend Agave sneaks into the castle determined to reunite with him, but the princess keeps getting in her way. Hades tries to reconcile with his little brother Zeus, but the princess gets mixed up in their business too....
Celebrating magical grandads everywhere. Perfect for father's day! A striking and heart-warming celebration of taking a moment to notice the beauty in everyday things. When a young boy finds himself thrown into a new city, his world suddenly feels very grey....
Far out in the depths of space lives Ori. Tired of living alone in the darkness, Ori discovers how to create a star and before she knows it, she has created hundred of them. As they light up the sky around her, figures far and wide begin to flock to the stars...
Getting dressed is difficult when you're a penguin. Socks are tight and titchy. Jumpers are way too itchy. And penguins really, really don't like pants! But can they find ways to make getting dressed more fun?
Mr Grinling has a puzzling mystery on his hands: someone is dumping rubbish into the sea! His nephew George thinks it could be pirates ... or could the culprit be someone closer to home? A charming new story in this beloved series, with an important...
A fledgling vampire and a headstrong vampire huntress must work together - against their better judgment - to rid the world of monsters. Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Zorro meets Pride and Prejudice in this irresistible romantic fantasy.LOVE IS AT STAKE ......
He thought he knew what he wanted. Turns out, all he wanted was her. Collette I'd kill to be the kind of dancer my mom wants me to be, but it's just not in the cards. I'm sick of dieting. I'll never fit into the perfect ballerina mold and I'm tired of...
When the disco arrives, Fish Finger is frozen with nerves. His classmates can't wait to dance but, after he slips and trips over his feet, there's no way he's taking the chance! Will Fish Finger be forever frozen or will he feel the rhythm and move to the...
The final book in a fast-paced fantasy adventure series set in a broken, future England, from the author of the bestselling Lockwood & Co series.Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne have raided their way across the Seven Kingdoms and eluded capture for two more...
"Jeremy is starting at a new school. He's not too sure about how he will fit in. But the other students make him welcome and every time he thinks he can't do something they say ... "Of course you can!" That is until the day they go to the swimming pool."--Back...
Accessible mindfulness activities with a focus on sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch.
Hands-on activities for mindfulness including yoga, arts and crafts, breathing exercises, and more!
Why brush your teeth when you could go snorkelling with a crocodile? Or ride a tiger! Or fly with an eagle! Small Panda doesn't understand why grown-ups like doing the most boring things. Especially when there's always something more exciting to do. Join Small...
What makes stars shine? Which planet would float in water? And have aliens ever visited Earth? Discover the scientific answers to these questions and more in this astounding book, which is overflowing with out-of-this-world facts about our solar system,...
We all have a certain creature that makes our skin scrawl and give us the 'heebie jeebies'. Spiders that make us scream, mice that make us jump on top of furniture until the coast is clear, or bats that make us shudder at the thought of them flapping around...
An infant explores a house, learning the words for the different parts of the house and its furnishings.
"You think you know the tale of the Little Red Hen. You think you know how it ends. But in this story everything changes when the hard-working Red Hen lays a perfect white egg. And out of this egg comes a chick with a mind of her own. Here is a beautiful book...
"This exploration of mixed and wide-ranging emotions is presented in illustrated vignettes and beautifully articulate text. Each spread portrays a specific scenario involving a child and a phrase that reminds readers (young and old) that not all feelings can...
The sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Winter are introduced with high-quality photography to create a lyrical poem in both English and te reo Maori. A book that should inspire young poets to try their hand at the other seasons.
"Moving from India to the US is difficult for Geetha, but things start to get better when she and a new friend help rescue a stranded seal."--
Written in Te Reo Maori with images of New Zealand flora and fauna, accompanied by a brief sentence using the word. Designed to help babies through to younger children to focus and recognise word shapes and phrases.
"The smell, sound, taste, feel and sights of summer are featured in a delicious list of adjectives in both Maori and English - designed to extend vocabulary and encourage a love of language. See the sky, wide and windy. Titiro ki te rangi whānui, rangi hauhau....
"Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant's office, and the auto shop. She helps them translate from...
It might be winter, but things at Kimetsu Academy show no signs of cooling off! If Giyu wants to enjoy some warm, freshly baked bread, he's going to have to overcome his embarrassment about his stern teaching style and set foot inside the Kamado Bakery. Then a...
"Discover how Marie Antoinette navigated the pressures and obstacles that came with preparing to marry the future king of France, Louis XVI. A story of political maneuvering, royal expectations, and determined resolve, this graphic novel immerses readers in...
"In the magic realm, magic is everything--everyone can use it, and one's skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he's become a fitness god. When Mash is discovered,...
"Little llama shows his friends and family how much he loves them with heart-shaped cards and lots of hugs. What could be sweeter than Llama Llama on Valentine's Day?"--Amazon.com
Little Blue Truck is making special deliveries for Valentine's Day, bringing cards to all his friends. Along the way, Little Blue hopes for a valentine, too. Will anyone have a card for Blue?
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