1. The Summer of Bitter and Sweet
    by Jen Ferguson Canada
    Heartdrum
    May 10, 2022
    Hardback
    The Summer of Bitter and Sweet
    by Jen Ferguson Canada
    Heartdrum
    May 10, 2022
    Hardback

    In this complex and emotionally resonant novel about a Métis girl living on the Canadian prairies, debut author Jen Ferguson serves up a powerful story about rage, secrets, and all the spectrums that make up a person—and the sweetness that can still live alongside the bitterest truth. A William C. Morris Award Honor Book and a Stonewall Award Honor Book!

    Lou has enough confusion in front of her this summer. She’ll be working in her family’s ice-cream shack with her newly ex-boyfriend—whose kisses never made her feel desire, only discomfort—and her former best friend, King, who is back in their Canadian prairie town after disappearing three years ago without a word.

    But when she gets a letter from her biological father—a man she hoped would stay behind bars for the rest of his life—Lou immediately knows that she cannot meet him, no matter how much he insists.

    While King’s friendship makes Lou feel safer and warmer than she would have thought possible, when her family’s business comes under threat, she soon realizes that she can’t ignore her father forever.

    The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young readers, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books.

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  2. Roswell Johnson Saves the World!
    by Chris Colfer
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Jun 04, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
    Hardback
    Roswell Johnson Saves the World!
    by Chris Colfer
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Jun 04, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
    Hardback
    ★ A New York Times bestseller! ★ A USA Today bestseller! ★ An IndieBound bestseller! ★

    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a funny, heartfelt, action-packed “Guardians of the Galaxy meets The Land of Stories” adventure series that will take readers on an epic journey across the galaxy to save Earth!


    Eleven-year-old Roswell Johnson is obsessed with conspiracies about extraterrestrial life, an interest he inherited from his late father, who aptly named Roswell after the infamous UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico. 

    When Roswell is accidentally abducted by aliens, his biggest dream comes true—he learns that aliens are real! But when he discovers Earth is in grave danger, he must join forces with a team of quirky extraterrestrials, including two bickering Grays, a humorless Cyborg, a germophobic Mantis, an overly confident Furgarian, and an over achieving Pleiadean to save his planet from a tyrannical invasion. But can Roswell restore his own faith in humanity and Earth in time to save the world?
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  3. The New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The New Girl #1)
    by Cassandra Calin Canada
    Graphix
    Jun 04, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Humorous
    Lexile measure GN210L
    Hardback
    The New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The New Girl #1)
    by Cassandra Calin Canada
    Graphix
    Jun 04, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Humorous
    Lexile measure GN210L
    Hardback

    Instagram sensation and Tapas webcomic superstar Cassandra Calin makes her long-form debut with this funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic novel about change.

    Goodbye, old life...

    Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends, and Romania -- the only home Lia has ever known. But Lia's heartache is overshadowed by the discomfort of her first period. As if things weren't difficult enough! Now Lia is thrust into a world where everything is different: her home, her language, and even her body. With so many changes happening at once, Lia struggles with schoolwork, has trouble communicating with classmates, and has no idea how to manage her unpleasant periods. Will she ever feel like herself again?

    Inspired by the author's own immigration experience, The New Girl is a comically charming story about change and acceptance.

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  4. Dinosaurs in Trucks Because Hey, Why Not?
    by Sandra Boynton
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    May 07, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
    Board book
    Dinosaurs in Trucks Because Hey, Why Not?
    by Sandra Boynton
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    May 07, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
    Board book
    Find out what happens when you suddenly give some dinosaurs their very own trucks in this hilarious rhyming board book from bestselling author Sandra Boynton.

    You like dinosaurs. Of course you do!
    Dinosaurs are terrific! I like them too.
    You also like trucks and watching them go.
    Dinos never had trucks. (As far as we know.)


    This masterful mash-up by beloved author and illustrator Sandra Boynton brings together two things kids love...because HEY, WHY NOT? A riotous read aloud and the perfect gift for dinosaur-obsessed / truck-obsessed toddlers, this book will make little listeners roar with laughter as they zoom through the pages!
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  5. Little Fish's Opposites
    by Lucy Cousins
    Candlewick
    May 14, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Opposites
    Board book
    Little Fish's Opposites
    by Lucy Cousins
    Candlewick
    May 14, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Opposites
    Board book
    Have fun exploring opposite word pairs in this vibrant, bubbly board book by Maisy creator Lucy Cousins, the award-winning creator of Hooray for Fish!

    Hello! I am Little Fish,
    swimming in the sea.
    Today I’m learning opposites.
    Come along with me!

    Join Little Fish and friends on an exciting underwater search for opposites! Baby seahorses are young, but Turtle is very old. Look at how shelly fish hide in their shells, but come out when Little Fish calls. Ele-fish may be slow, but Fly Fish whizzes fast! Readers both big and small will enjoy this delightful board book from Lucy Cousins with its playful rhyming text and bold illustrations—a fresh, effervescent introduction to learning opposite words, with adorable Little Fish as a guide.
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  6. Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!
    by James Dean
    HarperCollins
    Jun 04, 2024
    Hardback
    Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!
    by James Dean
    HarperCollins
    Jun 04, 2024
    Hardback

    A NEW YORK TIMES AND INDIE BESTSELLER!

    I scream! You scream! Pete screams for ice cream!

    The Just Chillin’ ice cream truck is coming today and Pete the Cat can't wait. He runs as fast as he can to find the truck. It's getting late, but his friends need his help.

    Will Pete take a little time out of his day to help his friends?

    Follow Pete the Cat as he learns that it's always cool to be kind.

    From the authors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series, James and Kimberly Dean, this picture book is reminiscent of Pete favorites like Magic Sunglasses and perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang.

    Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!, Pete the Cat’s Groovy Imagination, and Pete the Cat Plays Hide-and-Seek.

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  7. 10 Little Construction Trucks
    by Annie Bailey
    Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Jun 18, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Transportation / Cars & Trucks
    Board book
    10 Little Construction Trucks
    by Annie Bailey
    Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Jun 18, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Transportation / Cars & Trucks
    Board book
    Fans of cars and trucks can count down from ten to one as they follow ten construction vehicles on a busy workday. This sturdy board book is perfect for the youngest readers!

    Ten little construction trucks excited for the day.
    They can’t wait to get to work, but something’s in their way!

    On each page of this exciting board book, young readers can count down construction vehicles from ten to one. Along the way, they'll learn about different machines on a construction site, such as bulldozers, rollers, forklifts, and concrete mixers. With action on every page, this is the perfect book to read aloud with your little vehicle fan.

    Also available:
    10 Little Tractors
    10 Little Excavators
    10 Little Race Cars
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  8. Kids Book of Black History in Canada, The
    by Rosemary Sadlier Canada
    Kids Can Press
    Jun 04, 2024
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Canada / General
    Hardback
    Kids Book of Black History in Canada, The
    by Rosemary Sadlier Canada
    Kids Can Press
    Jun 04, 2024
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Canada / General
    Hardback
    An important and comprehensive exploration of 400 years of Black history in Canada. This narrative journey through Black history in Canada begins with the arrival in 1604 of Mathieu Da Costa, the first known African in the country, and continues through the Black Lives Matter movement and the ongoing fight for social justice. A one-of-a-kind book, it contains inspiring and thought-provoking stories of the people involved in Canada's legacy of slavery, the Black Loyalist and Exoduster movements, the Underground Railroad and the fight for civil rights. Separate from the chronological history, the book also examines key issues that have affected the lives of Black Canadians, including slavery, racism and prejudice, and representation. The definitive children's guide to Black history in Canada, this book is an essential update to the bestselling and award-winning The Kids Book of Black Canadian History, which was first published in 2003. With informative and engaging text, author Rosemary Sadlier honors the proud history of Black Canadians on every page. Sidebars with interesting facts, quotations and profiles of historical figures appear throughout the book, making this a perfect fit for social studies lessons on Canadian heritage and history. The back matter includes six pages of profiles of important Black figures in the arts, sciences, sports, politics and more, as well as a glossary of key terms and an index. Redesigned for a new generation of readers featuring Arden Taylor's contemporary style using blocks of color and vivid illustrations, this book is a must-have resource for every classroom and library across the country.
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  9. The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Walk
    by Eric Carle
    World of Eric Carle
    Jun 04, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Counting & Numbers
    Board book
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Walk
    by Eric Carle
    World of Eric Carle
    Jun 04, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Counting & Numbers
    Board book
    A simple search-and-find in the great outdoors with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

    In this engaging search-and-find board book, young readers will be challenged to find various animals on a nature walk with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Count the creatures hidden on each spread and discover all there is to see in nature. Lace up those hiking boots, grab some binoculars, and get ready for an adventure!
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  10. Changes for Riley (Disney/Pixar Inside Out 2)
    by RH Disney
    RH/Disney
    May 28, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Media Tie-In
    Hardback
    Changes for Riley (Disney/Pixar Inside Out 2)
    by RH Disney
    RH/Disney
    May 28, 2024
    JUVENILE FICTION / Media Tie-In
    Hardback
    This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on the Disney and Pixar film Inside Out 2—in theaters summer 2024!

    Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is an all-new adventure inside the mind of now-teenager Riley, who is definitely feeling all kinds of new Emotions. Amy Poehler returns as the voice of Joy. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, Inside Out 2 is set for release in Summer 2024. Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the animated feature film.

    Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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