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Some books inspire so much excitement that we just can't wait to get them in our hands. Pre-order your book here to make sure that you can start reading on the day it's released. Sometimes you'll even get a signed copy or a special treat with your pre-paid book order (while supplies last)!

Good Night, Little Man By Daniel Bernstrom, Heidi Woodward Sheffield (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063011144
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Published: HarperCollins - May 23rd, 2023

From Daniel Bernstrom, the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, comes a new bedtime favorite featuring a persistent Little Man who refuses to sleep without his sheep-sheep.

It’s time for bed! But Little Man can’t get to sleep without his beloved stuffed animal.


The Digger and the Butterfly (The Digger Series) By Joseph Kuefler, Joseph Kuefler (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Joseph Kuefler, Joseph Kuefler (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063237940
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Published: Balzer + Bray - May 23rd, 2023

From Joseph Kuefler, the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower, comes a new book in his popular Digger picture book series, about a crew of building trucks who befriend a caterpillar and witness its metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly. Perfect for readers who love the machines in Sherri Duskey Rinker’s Construction Site series.


Oh No, the Aunts Are Here By Adam Rex, Lian Cho (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Adam Rex, Lian Cho (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781797207940
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Published: Chronicle Books - May 23rd, 2023

Every family has its special aunt: the cool aunt, the wacky aunt, the scary aunt. But this family has ALL THE AUNTS. 
 

Shhh, listen. Do you hear that?
Oh no. Oh dear. Oh . . . my . . . godmother.
 
They've traveled on planes, in taxis, and across state lines.


Heroes of the Water Monster By Brian Young Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780062990433
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Published: Heartdrum - May 23rd, 2023

An unmissable companion to Healer of the Water Monster, which won the American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award, this novel by Navajo author Brian Young tells the story of two contemporary young Navajo heroes—and one water monster—who must learn to work together to save their present world from the lasting hurts of their people’s past.


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ChupaCarter and the Haunted Piñata By George Lopez, Ryan Calejo, Santy Gutierrez (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593466001
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - May 30th, 2023

In this hilarious follow-up to ChupaCarter, world-famous entertainer George Lopez delivers a spooky tale of mystery, revenge, and friendship starring 12-year-old Jorge and Carter, the fearsome but friendly Chupacabra!


Rebel Girls Celebrate Pride: 25 Tales of Self-Love and Community (Rebel Girls Minis) By Rebel Girls, Elena Favilli (Foreword by), Elena Favilli Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781953424280
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Published: Rebel Girls - May 23rd, 2023

TRUE STORIES OF PRIDE AND POWER!

This collection features 25 inspiring tales of proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read about how these women, girls, and nonbinary people broke down barriers, honored their identities, and lived authentically no matter what anyone else said.


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Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance By Kat Zhang, Charlene Chua (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kat Zhang, Charlene Chua (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665916721
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - May 30th, 2023

When Amy Wu learns about Chinese ribbon dancing, she can’t wait to try it out herself in this charming and brightly illustrated fourth installment in the Amy Wu picture book series.

Amy Wu loves to move. From wriggling to shimmying to toe-tapping, she just can’t keep still, not when there’s music all around her!


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Under the Blanket Sky By Tim Fischer Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593645918
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Published: Doubleday Books for Young Readers - May 30th, 2023

An extraordinary debut picture book about a boy and his unusual friend—a majestic owl—and a long yet fleeting summer that changes them forever.

In the spirit of The Velveteen Rabbit and Robert Frost’s poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” here is a heartfelt and luminously illustrated story about friendship and eternal love.


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Bunny & Tree By Balint Zsako (Created by) Cover Image
By Balint Zsako (Created by)
$29.95
ISBN: 9781592703937
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Published: Enchanted Lion Books - July 18th, 2023

A gorgeous wordless adventure story about a rabbit and a tree, their surprising friendship, and the distance they go to find a place to call home.

Bunny and Tree first meet when the tree observes a ferocious wolf threatening the bunny and comes to its protection.


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Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy (I Can Read Level 2) By Emma Otheguy, Andrés Landazábal (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Emma Otheguy, Andrés Landazábal (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9780063223134
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Published: HarperCollins - May 30th, 2023

In Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy, Reina is embarrassed to admit she is afraid of a very big dog. This Level Two I Can Read story is perfect for social emotional learning!


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Honey... Honey... Lion! By Jan Brett, Jan Brett (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jan Brett, Jan Brett (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9780593616734
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - June 6th, 2023

A rollicking animal-chase fable set on the African plains, with a lift-the-flap surprise, from New York Times bestseller Jan Brett—now in a board book edition!

Honeyguide and Honey Badger have always been partners. When the honeyguide finds honeycomb and the honey badger cracks it open with his strong claws, they share the sweetness. That is how it has always been.


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ABC and You and Me By Corinna Luyken Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593530467
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - June 6th, 2023

Award-winning artist Corinna Luyken inspires kids to move their bodies as they learn the alphabet with this playful approach to a fundamental concept.

Can you wiggle your wrists? Can you twist from your hips? Can you lean without bending your knees? Well then, follow me!


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Harry at the Dog Show (I Can Read Level 1) By Gene Zion, Margaret Bloy Graham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gene Zion, Margaret Bloy Graham (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9780062747778
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Published: HarperCollins - June 6th, 2023

Harry the Dirty Dog is back—and he gets as dirty as ever, in this bark-out-loud funny Level One beginning reader!  


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Rebel Undercover (The Forgotten Five, Book 3) By Lisa McMann Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593615805
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - June 6th, 2023

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the third installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds.


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Camp Sylvania By Julie Murphy Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780063114029
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Published: Balzer + Bray - June 6th, 2023

From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, comes a hilarious and creepy middle grade summer camp story that takes a bite out of fat camp and diet culture. Perfect for fans of Spooky Stories and Starfish.


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Lore Olympus: Volume Four By Rachel Smythe Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9780593599044
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Published: Random House Worlds - June 6th, 2023

Witness what the gods do after dark in the fourth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe.
 
“I don’t always get to do as I please.”
 


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The Secret Summer Promise By Keah Brown Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781646141739
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Published: Levine Querido - June 6th, 2023

THE BSE (Best Summer Ever) LIST!
 

1.        Blueberries
2.        Art show in ShoeHorn
3.        Lizzo concert
4.        Thrift shop pop-up
5.        Skinny Dipping at the lake


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Henry the Snail By Katarina Macurova Cover Image
$16.95
ISBN: 9788000067933
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Published: Albatros Media - June 13th, 2023

A gentle story about a little snail called Henry who was born without slime and therefore will never be like everyone else.


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Our Pool By Lucy Ruth Cummins, Lucy Ruth Cummins (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781534499232
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - June 13th, 2023

On a hot day, people come from all over the city to spend the day at the pool in this joyful picture book that’s a love song to summer, the city, community, and staying cool!

Today is a pool day in the city! The sun is shining, so what are you waiting for? Friends and family. Kids and grandparents. Big bodies and small bodies. Everybody is welcome at our pool!


My First Book of House Pets is a beautiful introduction to the world of furry, fluffy, and all-around adorable pets for babies and toddlers.

Like other titles in the earth-friendly series Terra Babies at Home, this book helps tots develop a connection with the natural world and is made with FSC materials and nontoxic inks.


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You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight By Kalynn Bayron Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781547611546
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Published: Bloomsbury YA - June 20th, 2023

At Camp Mirror Lake, terror is the name of the game . . . but can you survive the night?

This heart-pounding slasher by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is perfect for fans of Fear Street.