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TeacherBook NotesIn Partnership with James Pattersonand Scholastic Book ClubsHelp Your Students Find theBooks They’ll Love to ReadThe 12 Days of Kindnessby Jenna Lettice illustrations by Colleen MaldenFormat: Picture BookPages: 24Teacher pick Singing and rhymingSocial-emotional learningCount out 12 ways to celebrateand honor friends, family,neighbors, and first responderswith small acts of kindness.LEX: AD600L GRL: H DRA: 14Absolutely Natby Maria ScrivanFormat: Graphic NovelPages: 240Funny Realistic fiction School storyLEX: GN500L GRL: Q DRA: 40 AR: 2.6Natalie is stuck at summer campwith her ex-BFF and some of theworst activities ever! But is there abenefit to being pushed outside ofyour comfort zone?PEEK INSIDEThe Alien Next Door:The Mystery Valentineby A. I. Newton illustrations by Anjan SarkarFormat: Chapter BookPages: 112Seasonal Funny Science fictionLEX: 640L GRL: N DRA: 28–30 AR: 4.0Zeke the alien is confused byEarth’s Valentine’s Day traditions—especially when he receives a cardfrom a secret admirer! Can hishuman friend, Harris, help him findout who sent it?Alma and How She Got Her Nameby Juana Martinez-NealFormat: Picture BookPages: 32Award winner All kinds of kidsSocial-emotional learningLEX: 490L GRL: L DRA: 20–24 AR: 1.9Alma Sofia Esperanza JoséPura Candela’s very long nameconnects her to her ancestorsand their amazing stories.
Amy Wu and the Perfect Baoby Kat Zhang illustrations by Charlene ChuaFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Funny Social-emotional learningAll kinds of kidsAmy loves to make bao with herfamily, but her buns keep comingout all wrong. Will practice makeperfect?LEX: AD490L GRL: K DRA: 16–18 AR: 2.6Avengers Assembly: X-Change Students 101by Preeti Chhibber illustrations by James Lancett 2022 MARVELFormat: Illustrated HardcoverPages: 176High interest School story All kinds of kidsLEX: 620L GRL: T DRA: 40–50The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix:Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Byeby Gabriela Epstein based on the novel by Ann M. MartinFormat: Graphic NovelPages: 176Family and friendship Favorite seriesAll kinds of kidsKamala (Ms. Marvel), Doreen(Squirrel Girl), and Miles (SpiderMan) are heading up north tostudy alongside the X-Men. Whatcould possibly go wrong?In this graphic novel adaptationof a chapter in the classic series,Stacey McGill is moving back toNew York! Could this mean theend of the Baby-Sitters Club?LEX: GN340L GRL: S DRA: 40–50Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix:Karen’s School Pictureby Katy Farina based on the novel by Ann M. MartinFormat: Graphic NovelPages: 128Family and friendship Favorite seriesSchool storyKaren has to get glasses—rightbefore picture day—and YickyRicky is making fun of her! Thelatest graphic novel adaptationof the beloved series.LEX: GN510L GRL: R DRA: 40Becoming Muhammad Aliby James Patterson and Kwame AlexanderFormat: Hardcover BiographyPages: 320Nonfiction Award-winning authorPoetry and verseLEX: 1010L GRL: U DRA: 40–50 AR: 5.4Big Words for Little Geniusesby Susan and James Patterson illustrations by Hsinping PanFormat: Hardcover Picture BookPages: 32Nonfiction Favorite author AnimalsWho was he before he becamethe greatest fighter of all time?An inside look at MuhammadAli as a teen—written in a mix ofprose and verse.Beginning readers will feelempowered by learning theworld’s biggest words with thisfun, adorably illustrated picturebook.
Bilal Cooks Daalby Aisha Saeed illustrations by Anoosha SyedPicture BookPages: 40Award winner All kinds of kidsTeacher favoriteBilal’s friends have never tried hisfamily’s favorite dish—but he’shoping they’ll like it as much ashe does!LEX: AD520L GRL: L DRA: 20–24Busterby Caleb Zane HuettFormat: NovelPages: 336Animal story Family and friendshipAll kinds of kidsTherapy dog Buster will doanything to help his boy, Tonio,manage his anxiety—even if it getshim dragged to Dog Court!LEX: 690L GRL: V DRA: 40–50 AR: 4.6The Casagrandes: Case of the Missing Cakeby Daniel MauleónFormat: Chapter BookPages: 128Favorite characters All kinds of kidsMysteryLEX: 680L GRL: N DRA: 28–30Ronnie Anne Santiago helpedher abuela make a tres lechescake for a party—but now it’sgone missing! Based on the hitNickelodeon series.Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectivesby Dav PilkeyFormat: Hardcover Graphic NovelPages: 224Favorite author STEAM connectionsFunnyLEX: GN270L GRL: T DRA: 40–50The Cat Wants Kittensby P. Crumble illustrations by Lucinda GiffordFormat: Picture BookPages: 32Funny Animals Parent pickChicken Little and the Big Bad Wolfby Sam WedelichFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Fractured fairy tale Funny Teacher favoriteLEX: AD530L GRL: J DRA: 16–18 AR: 2.1Cat Kid Comic Club is back insession in the newest graphic novelfrom Dav Pilkey! Can Li’l Peteyhelp the baby frogs learn how towork together and appreciate eachother’s point of view?Kevin the cat has some new kittenplaymates. They are cute andcuddly, but they eat his food,scratch his post, and nap in hisbed! Can this fussy feline cope?Will Chicken Little fly the coopwhen a wolf shows up—or will shefind out if this newcomer reallydeserves his big, bad reputation?
City of Dragons: The Awakening Stormby Jaimal Yogis and Vivian TruongFormat: Graphic NovelPages: 240Magic and fantasy High interestAll kinds of kidsLEX: GN390L GRL: S DRA: 40–50 AR: 3.1Grace and her friends mustdefend a newly hatched dragonfrom mysterious evildoers—and uncover a sinister plotthreatening the entire city!PEEK INSIDECity Spies: Golden Gateby James PontiFormat: NovelPages: 432Favorite series Action and adventureAll kinds of kidsLEX: 780L GRL: Y DRA: 60 AR: 5.7Concealedby Christina Diaz GonzalezFormat: NovelPages: 320Mystery All kinds of kidsAction and adventureLEX: 610L GRL: W DRA: 60The Couch Potatoby Jory John and Pete OswaldFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Favorite authors Funny Parent pickLEX: AD550L GRL: L DRA: 20–24 AR: 2.8Agency intel reveals a mole withinthe organization, but when thespies head to San Francisco toinvestigate, things don’t go asplanned. The second book in thebestselling series!Katrina thinks life in the WitnessProtection Program is strange—but the truth of what’s happeningis stranger still. Filled with thrillingtwists and turns!When the power goes out, thisspud has to peel himself off hiscomfy couch and go outsidein this picture book from thecreators of The Bad Seed.The Deadliest Hurricanes Then and Nowby Deborah HopkinsonFormat: Narrative NonfictionPages: 208Nonfiction STEAM connectionsTimely topicTMand 2007–2022, Wimpy Kid, Inc.LEX: 990L GRL: Z DRA: 70Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shotby Jeff KinneyFormat: Illustrated NovelPages: 224Funny School story Favorite seriesPacked with graphics, photos,and facts for curious minds, thisgripping nonfiction shows theeffects that deadly hurricaneshave had on American history.Greg Heffley and sports just don’tmix. But when everything is on theline and the ball is in Greg’s hands,will he rise to the occasion? Newestbook in the wildly popular series.
Dino Ranch : Blitz Breaks Loose!Format: Picture BookPages: 24High interest Favorite charactersAll kinds of kidsLEX: AD630LDisney Learning: Puppy Dog Pals:Mission: Learn to Write Disney For ages 3 Format: Wipe-Clean Activity BookPages: 32 pagesFavorite characters Learning to readInteractiveLEX: AD440L GRL: J DRA: 16–18Jon is in for a speedy surprisewhen his velociraptor egghatches! Based on the hit TV show,this book has a gentle lessonabout teamwork and resiliency.Children can use the attacheddry-erase pen to complete funreading and writing activities—then wipe the pages clean formore learning fun!WARNING: CHOKING HAZARDSmall parts. Not for children under 3 years.Disney Princess: Mulan’s Lunar New Yearby Natasha Yim illustrations by Sophie LiFormat: Picture BookPages: 48Seasonal Favorite characterAll kinds of kidsLEX: AD600L GRL: M DRA: 20–24Do Lizards Eat Ice Cream? HowAnimals Beat the Heatby Etta Kaner illustrations by Jenna PiechotaFormat: Picture BookPages: 32Nonfiction Favorite series AnimalsLEX: 590L GRL: L DRA: 20–24Mulan is finally old enough tohelp prepare for her favoritefestival but everything is goingwrong! Readers can exploreholiday traditions with a favoritecharacter.From lizards that dance to keeptheir feet cool to elephants thatuse their ears like fans, this funnyand informative book revealshow animals adapt to survivewarm weather.PEEK INSIDEThe Do-Overby Jennifer TorresFormat: NovelPages: 256Family and friendship Timely topicAll kinds of kidsThe Dodo: Comeback Kids: Three AnimalsWho Overcame the Impossibleby Aubre AndrusFormat: Photographic NonfictionPages: 256Nonfiction Animals High interestLEX: 820L GRL: P DRA: 34–38Twin sisters Raquel and Lucindadecide to make good use of thepandemic lockdown—by trying toreunite their divorced parents!A contemporary twist onThe Parent Trap.As seen in the Dodo’s viral videos,three true stories about animalswho overcame the odds thanks toa little love and kindness. Includes16 pages of full-color photos.
Dog Diaries: Mission Impawsible:A Middle School Storyby James Patterson with Steven ButlerFormat: Chapter BookPages: 208Funny Animal story Favorite authorLEX: 820LDon’t Eat That!by Drew ShenemanFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Animals Funny Parent pickLEX: AD500L GRL: KDRA: 16–18 AR: 2.0Junior is telling readers all aboutthe fur-raising time he had whenhis humans went on a trip withouthim! Diary-style chapter bookfrom a dog’s point of view.Bear is hungry. Gertie wants tohelp. But finding the perfectsnack will require patience andteamwork! A read-aloud that willmake kids laugh.PEEK INSIDEDon’t Judge Meby Lisa SchroederFormat: NovelPages: 256School story Realistic fiction Timely topicLEX: 620L GRL: V DRA: 40–50 AR: 4.1Dragon Girls: Mei the Ruby Treasure Dragonby Maddy MaraFormat: Chapter BookPages: 144Magic and fantasy Favorite seriesHigh interestLEX: 590L GRL: N DRA: 28–30Dragons Are the Worst!by Alex WillanFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Funny High interest Parent pickLEX: 660L GRL: L DRA: 20–24Hazel likes to keep to herself. Butwhen she finds a list that ratesthe girls at her school based ontheir looks, she knows she has tospeak up.The Forest Book is missing!Without its precious knowledge,things will start to go very wrongin the Magic Forest. Can Mei useher gem powers to find it?Everyone thinks dragons aresooo scary. But shouldn’t theyactually be afraid of Gilbert and hisgoblin powers? Funny story aboutappreciating what makes othersspecial.PEEK INSIDEEach Tiny Sparkby Pablo CartayaFormat: NovelPages: 336Realistic fiction Family and friendshipAll kinds of kidsLEX: 680L GRL: V DRA: 40–50 AR: 4.4When Emilia’s dad returns fromdeployment, she thinks life willget back to normal. Instead, itunravels. Can working on an oldcar bring everyone back together?
Elbow Grease: Teamwork Wins!by John CenaFormat: ReaderPages: 32Favorite author High interestSocial-emotional learningArt Mo Willems. ELEPHANT & PIGGIE is atrademark of The Mo Willems Studio, Inc.LEX: 400L GRL: G DRA: 12Elephant & Piggie: A Big Guy Took My Ball!by Mo WillemsFormat: ReaderPages: 64Favorite series Learning to readSocial-emotional learningLEX: AD270L GRL: G DRA: 12 AR: 1.0Even the fastest monster truckshave to slow down every once ina while. Can Elbow Grease helphis brother, Crash, learn when it’stime to take a break?Piggie is devastated when a bigguy takes her ball! Gerald is bigtoo but is he big enough to helphis friend? This funny series isbeloved by beginning readers.Eyes That Kiss in the Cornersby Joanna Ho illustrations by Dung HoFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Social-emotional learningAll kinds of kids Teacher favoriteLEX: AD610L GRL: I DRA: 16 AR: 3.7In this powerful and lyrical picturebook, a young girl learns to loveand celebrate her appearance. Anempowering tale of self-acceptanceand respect for one’s roots.PEEK INSIDEFly Guy & Fly Girl: Friendly Frenzyby Tedd ArnoldFormat: Hardcover ReaderPages: 32Learning to read Favorite character FunnyFly Guy and Fly Girl meet a lizardat the park. But wait don’t lizardseat flies? The newest book in thebestselling series.LEX: 490L GRL: J DRA: 16–18Freddy vs. School: The Rivalby Neill CameronFormat: Chapter BookPages: 224School story Science fictionFamily and friendshipFriday Night WrestlefestPEEK INSIDEby J. F. Fox illustrations by Micah PlayerFormat: Picture BookPages: 48Funny Parent pick High interestLEX: AD600L GRL: LDRA: 20–24 AR: 2.6The new kid at school thinkshumans are better than robots!There’s only one way to prove herwrong: a contest and Freddy therobot is definitely going to win.Inspired by professional wrestling,this charming picture bookpresents a family whose weekends with a fun playtime activityafter dinner.
Gabby’s Dollhouse: Mixed-Up DollhouseFormat: Picture BookPages: 24Favorite character Magic and fantasyAll kinds of kidsLEX: AD540L GRL: L DRA: 20–24The Girl in the Lakeby India Hill BrownFormat: NovelPages: 224Mystery Scary storySocial studies connectionsThe Girl with Big, Big Questionsby Britney Winn Lee illustrations by Jacob SouvaFormat: Picture BookPages: 32Social-emotional learningAll kinds of kids RhymingLEX: AD660L GRL: M DRA: 20–24Goodbye Winter, Hello Springby Kenard PakFormat: Picture BookPages: 32Seasonal Nonfiction All kinds of kidsThe rooms in the dollhouse are allmixed up! Join Gabby, Pandy, andthe rest of the Gabby Cats on anadventure to set things straight.Comes with a sheet of stickers andpunch-out trading card.Having grown up withsegregation at public pools,Celeste’s grandparents insist shelearn how to swim—but spookyevents are distracting her.“Can I be president when I growup?” “What makes a persongood?” This girl learns thatasking questions is how we solveproblems, learn, and grow.Join a boy and his dog as theyexplore nature and take a strollthrough the countryside, greetingall the signs of the coming season.LEX: AD440L GRL: I DRA: 16PEEK INSIDEGoodnight, Butterflyby Ross BurachFormat: Picture BookPages: 32STEAM connections FunnyFavorite authorLEX: AD360LA curious butterfly doesn’t wantto go to sleep and risk missingout on anything that mighthappen at night! This funnypicture book includes facts aboutnocturnal animals.PEEK INSIDEGoodnight, Goodnight, ConstructionSite: Bulldozer’s Shapesby Sherri Duskey Rinker and Ethan LongFormat: Board BookPages: 20 Trim: 6" x 5 ¾"Favorite series High interestEarly conceptsPEEK INSIDEThese tough trucks guidekids through a busy day at theconstruction site, where they’lllearn to recognize and name alldifferent kinds of shapes.
Guardians of Ga’Hoole #1: The Captureby Kathryn LaskyFormat: NovelPages: 240Magic and fantasy Favorite seriesAnimal story 2022 ATLANTYCA S.p.A. All rights reserved.LEX: 730L GRL: V DRA: 40–50 AR: 4.8Geronimo Stilton: Have a Heart, Geronimoby Geronimo StiltonFormat: Full-Color Chapter BookPages: 128Mystery Funny Favorite seriesLEX: 580L GRL: R DRA: 40This first book in the Guardians ofGa’Hoole series introduces Soren,Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger, asmall but brave band of owls on aquest to preserve their kingdom.Creepella opens Mouse Island’sfirst dating agency and hiresGeronimo as her assistant—butsomeone is trying to sabotagethe matches! Can Geronimo keephearts from getting broken?Horse Country: Can’t Be Tamedby Yamile Saied MéndezFormat: NovelPages: 224Animal story Realistic fictionAll kinds of kidsLEX: 740L GRL: S DRA: 40–50How to Catch a Snowmanby Adam Wallace and Andy ElkertonFormat: Picture BookPages: 32Rhyming Favorite series SeasonalLEX: AD560L GRL: J DRA: 16–18 AR: 2.8How to Catch the Tooth Fairyby Adam Wallace illustrations by Andy ElkertonFormat: Picture BookPages: 32Rhyming Favorite series SeasonalLEX: AD470L GRL: L DRA: 20–24 AR: 2.1Having grown up on Paradise Ranch,Caro takes pride in understandinghorses—and she clashes with the newowner’s daughter, Chelsie. But thegirls may discover they have more incommon than they think.These kids’ entry for the snowmancontest magically comes to life—and runs away! They’ll have torace through a trap-filled winterwonderland to catch him. Funrhyming read-aloud.These clever kids set all kinds oftricky traps, but the tooth fairymay just be too fast for them all!Fast-paced read-aloud from thepopular How to Catch series.How to Help a Cupidby Sue Fliess illustrations by Simona SanfilippoFormat: Picture BookPages: 32Social-emotional learningSTEAM connections SeasonalLEX: AD580L GRL: M DRA: 20–24Cupid shows readers how tospread kindness and happinesson Valentine’s Day by makingspecial cards and gifts for theirfavorite people.
I Promiseby LeBron James illustrations by Nina MataFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Social-emotional learningAll kinds of kids Favorite authorLEX: AD520L GRL: J DRA: 16–18I Really Want to Winby Simon Philip and Lucia GaggiottiFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Social-emotional learningAll kinds of kids FunnyLEX: AD640L GRL: K DRA: 16–18This lively and motivating bookfrom NBA superstar LeBron Jamesreminds readers that tomorrow’ssuccess starts with the promiseswe make to ourselves and ourcommunity today.A little girl can’t wait to win everyprize at her school’s Sports Day!But maybe winning isn’t really thepoint? This picture book deliversan important message of selfacceptance.PEEK INSIDEI Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 /Sobreviví el terremoto de San Francisco, 1906by Lauren TarshisFormat: Chapter BookPages: 112Favorite series Historical fictionAction and adventureAn 11-year-old boy experiencesthe earthquake of the century inthis thriller from the bestsellinghistorical fiction series. Availablein English and Spanish.LEX: 610L–640L GRL: S–T DRA: 40–50I’m Trying to Love Rocksby Bethany BartonFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Nonfiction High interestAll kinds of kidsLEX: 570L GRL: ODRA: 34–38 AR: 3.6From the Grand Canyon andvolcanoes to diamonds and fossils,this funny introduction to geologywill help kids think differentlyabout our planet.PEEK INSIDEInvestiGatorsby John Patrick GreenFormat: Graphic NovelPages: 208Funny Favorite seriesFamily and friendshipLEX: GN390L GRL: S DRA: 40–50 AR: 3.3Alligators Mango and Brash usespy technology—and toilet-basedtravel techniques—to flush out theforces of evil! Graphic novel seriesfor fans of Dav Pilkey.PEEK INSIDEItty-Bitty Kitty-Cornby Shannon Hale and LeUyen PhamFormat: Picture BookPages: 48Favorite author High interestSocial-emotional learningLEX: AD490L GRL: L DRA: 20–24PEEK INSIDEKitty feels so perfectly unicorn-y!But when a “real” unicorn clopsover, Kitty feels no bigger than aball of lint. Can this unlikely pairembrace who they are?
Join the Club, Maggie Diazby Nina Moreno illustrations by Courtney LovettFormat: NovelPages: 240Realistic fiction School storyAll kinds of kidsKarma’s World : The GreatShine-a-Thon Showcase!by Halcyon Person illustrations by Yesenia MoisesFormat: Chapter BookPages: 144Favorite character All kinds of kidsHigh interestEveryone in Maggie’s life isperfect at something, so she joinsevery club she can think of to findher one true passion.When a famous rapper’s show iscanceled, Karma decides to put onher own neighborhood concertin this chapter book based on theNetflix animated series.LEX: 690L GRL: S DRA: 40–50The Last Firehawk: The Secret Mazeby Katrina CharmanFormat: Chapter BookPages: 96Magic and fantasy Favorite seriesAction and adventureLEX: 500L GRL: O DRA: 34–38The Last Kids on Earth and theDoomsday Raceby Max Brallier illustrations by Douglas HolgateFormat: Illustrated NovelPages: 320Favorite series All kinds of kidsAction and adventureTag and his friends have foundBlaze the dragon’s firehawk family,and now they want to returnhome. But first they’ll have to getthrough an underground maze inthe Land of the Firehawks!Jack discovers a thriving monstersociety—and decides to run formayor! Kids love this zombieapocalypse series that inspired ananimated Netflix show.LEX: 660L GRL: T DRA: 40–50 AR: 4.6Lily to the Rescue: Lost Little Leopardby W. Bruce CameronFormat: Chapter BookPages: 128Animals Favorite seriesFamily and friendshipLEX: 700L GRL: O DRA: 34–38Little RaindropFormat: Picture BookPages: 32Nonfiction RhymingTeacher favoriteLEX: 520L GRL: K DRA: 16–18PEEK INSIDEOnce a stray, Lily was saved by ananimal shelter. Now she rescuesother animals in trouble—like theorphaned Amur leopard cub atthe zoo!This charmingly illustratedrhyming story follows araindrop from a cloud to theocean and back again.
Little Red Gliding Hoodby Tara Lazar illustrations by Troy CummingsFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Fractured fairy tale FunnyAll kinds of kidsLittle Red has a new skatingpartner—and you won’t believewhat big eyes, sharp teeth, andfurry paws he has! Surprisingfractured fairy tale.LEX: AD500L GRL: M DRA: 20–24 AR: 3.1Llama Llama and the Bully Goatby Anna DewdneyFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Social-emotional learningRhyming Favorite characterWhen Gilroy Goat starts teasinghim, Llama Llama knows exactlywhat to do: walk away and tellsomeone. But can he also find away to be kind?LEX: AD330L GRL: L DRA: 20–24 AR: 1.5Love You by Heartby Peter H. ReynoldsFormat: Hardcover Picture BookPages: 32 Trim: 7" x 7"Favorite author SeasonalSocial-emotional learningA joyful, simply writtencelebration of unconditional lovefor cherished friends and family,from the author of Be You!LEX: AD300L GRL: I DRA: 16Mars’ First Friendsby Susanna Leonard Hill and Elisa PaganelliFormat: Picture BookPages: 40STEAM connections Family and friendshipSocial-emotional learningLEX: 580L GRL: L DRA: 20–24This lonely planet has no one toplay with. Then one day, Earthsends two rovers to visit! Includesfacts about Mars, the solar system,and NASA’s space program.PEEK INSIDEMartin Rising: Requiem for a Kingby Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian PinkneyFormat: Biography in VersePages: 128Award-winning author NonfictionSocial studies connectionsReaders will experience the finaldays of the civil rights legendthrough stunning artwork andlyrical poetry.LEX: 730L GRL: Z DRA: 70 AR: 4.8PEEK INSIDEPEEK INSIDEMartin’s Big Wordsby Doreen Rappaportillustrations by Bryan CollierFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Award winner NonfictionTeacher favoriteLEX: AD610L GRL: S DRA: 40–50 AR: 3.4This introductory biography offersan uplifting look at how Dr. Kingused his big ideas and his voice inthe struggle for civil rights.
Me and My Family TreePEEK INSIDEby Joan Sweeneyillustrations by Emma TrithartFormat: Picture BookPages: 32Teacher favorite All kinds of kidsSocial studies connectionsA young girl uses simple language,drawings, and diagrams to explainhow the members of her familyare related to each other and toher. Includes a fill-in family tree.LEX: 400L GRL: K DRA: 16–18Must Love Pets: Furry Friends Foreverby Saadia FaruqiFormat: Chapter BookPages: 208All kinds of kids Animal storyFamily and friendshipImaan’s mom won’t let her havea dog—so she starts a pet-sittingbusiness to show how responsibleshe can be!My Father’s Dragonby Ruth Stiles Gannettillustrations by Ruth Chrisman GannettFormat: Chapter BookPages: 80Award winner Magic and fantasyAction and adventureThis clever boy tries to rescue ababy dragon with just chewinggum, lollipops, and a toothbrush!An all-time classic.LEX: 990L GRL: N DRA: 28–30 AR: 5.6MyTwo new friends.One great adventure!OTTERHalfMy Otter Halfby Michelle SchustermanFormat: NovelPages: 240Animal story Family and friendshipAction and adventureAfter an oil spill separates Oliverthe sea otter from his family, heteams up with a rambunctious pupto find his way home!Mic hell e SchustermanNational Animals: Furry, Feathered,and Fantastic Symbols fromAround the WorldFormat: Photographic NonfictionPages: 64Animals NonfictionSocial studies connectionsGo beyond the bald eagle!Discover 51 national animals thatrepresent the strength, values,and histories of countries from allseven continents.LEX: IG980L GRL: R DRA: 40PEEK INSIDENational Geographic Kids : Tide Poolsby Laura MarshFormat: ReaderPages: 32Nonfiction AnimalsTeacher favoriteLEX: 510L GRL: J DRA: 16–18PEEK INSIDEReaders meet bright starfish,spiky anemones, and othercolorful creatures that live in theshallows in this introduction to aunique animal habitat.
National Geographic Kids :Weird but True! 1Format: Photographic NonfictionPages: 216 Trim: 6 ½" x 6 ½"High interest NonfictionFavorite seriesLEX: IG820L GRL: Q DRA: 40Did you know that peanut buttercan be turned into a diamond?Or that the world’s oldest petgoldfish lived to be 43 years old?Three hundred fifty amazing factspaired with funny illustrations.PEEK INSIDENational Geographic Kids Look & Learn: BearsFormat: Photographic NonfictionPages: 32Nonfiction Animals Early conceptsLEX: AD450L GRL: H DRA: 14This nonfiction book sharessimple facts about all kinds ofbears, with a focus on shape, size,color, and other early learningconcepts.PEEK INSIDENational Geographic Kids : Bling!by Emma Carlson BerneFormat: ReaderPages: 48Nonfiction High interestFavorite seriesBudding geologists can discoverhow rocks form, learn the namesof the coolest rocks and minerals,and see examples of some rareand beautiful gemstones.PEEK INSIDENative American Heroesby Dawn QuigleyFormat: Biography CollectionPages: 32Nonfiction All kinds of kidsSocial studies connectionsLEX: 990L GRL: S DRA: 40–50 AR: 6.4New Kidby Jerry CraftFormat: Graphic NovelPages: 256School story Favorite authorAll kinds of kidsLEX: GN320L GRL: S DRA: 40–50 AR: 2.9Some mature content.From activists to Paralympiansto astronauts, these 18 menand women will inspire readersto learn more about NativeAmerican culture today.As one of the few kids of colorat Riverdale Academy, canJordan learn to navigate his newschool culture while keeping hisneighborhood friends and stayingtrue to himself?PEEK INSIDEThe Nightsilver Promiseby Annaliese AveryFormat: Hardcover NovelPages: 304Magic and fantasy Action and adventureKeepsake hardcoverLEX: 840L GRL: W DRA: 60After learning her fate is doomed,Paisley sets out to protect herbrother, who is touched by theancient power of dragons and tofind her missing mother.
No More Monsters Under Your Bed!by Jordan Chouteau illustrations by Anat Even OrFormat: Hardcover Picture BookPages: 32Social-emotional learningParent pick Keepsake hardcoverOrdinary People Change the World:I Am Jackie Robinsonby Brad Meltzer illustrations by Christopher EliopoulosFormat: Picture BookPages: 40Favorite series BiographySocial studies connectionsThis book will have readerslaughing all the way to bedtimewith its adorable, not-too-spookymonsters. It also features positivemessages about sharing andconquering your fears.Jackie was the first Black playerin Major League Baseball, and hisbravery changed history. Popularseries of biographies featuringcomic-style speech bubbles.LEX: 540L GRL: O DRA: 34–38 AR: 3.4PEEK INSIDEOwly: A Time to Be Braveby Andy RuntonFormat: Graphic NovelPages: 128Social-emotional learningFamily and friendship Favorite seriesOwly and Wormy have a hard timeaccepting a new visitor to theforest because of his scary looks.Can they ever be friends?LEX: GN420L GRL: P DRA: 34–38PEEK INSIDEPawtriot Dogs: Save the Sanctuaryby Samuel P. FortschFormat: Chapter BookPages: 96Animals High interestAction and adventureLEX: 660L GRL: Q DRA: 40 ABD Ltd/Ent. One UK Ltd 2003.Peppa Pig : Peppa LovesFormat: Shaped Board BookPages: 10 Trim: 8" x 8"Favorite character SeasonalLearning to readFormer Army rescue dog Sgt.“Rico” Richochet, a bomb-sniffingMalinois, is on his first postcombat mission: to save an animalshelter in Washington, DC. Writtenby a former Army captain.Discover all of the places,characters, and activities thatPeppa loves in this shiny heartshaped board book.LEX: AD290L GRL: I DRA: 16Perfectly Normanby Tom PercivalFormat: Picture BookPages: 32Social-emotional learningFavorite author Teacher favoriteLEX: AD610L GRL: M DRA: 20–24 AR: 2.8Norman has always beenperfectly normal until one day,he grows a pair of wings! Canhe summon the courage to behimself and fly? From the authorof Ruby Finds a Worry.
Pete the Kitty: Ready, Set, Go-Cart!by Kimberly and James DeanFormat: ReaderPages: 32Favorite character Learning to readHigh interestLEX: 270L GRL: I DRA: 16Pikwik Pack: Suki Goes with the FlowFormat: Picture BookPages: 24Favorite characters Family and friendshipHigh interestPizza My Heartby Rhiannon RichardsonFormat: NovelPages: 272Romance Realistic fictionAll kinds of kidsLEX: 840L GRL: T DRA: 40–50 2022 The Pokémon CompanyInternational. TM, Nintendo.Pokémon Legendary and MythicalGuidebook: Super Deluxe EditionFormat: GuidebookPages: 144High interest Favorite charactersNonfictionLEX: 930L GRL: T DRA: 40–50The Pout-Pout Fish and the Mad, Mad Dayby Deborah Diesen illustrations by Dan HannaFormat: Picture BookPages: 32Rhyming Favorite characterSocial-emotional learningPete the Kitty is building a coolgo-cart, but what happens whenhe forgets a few big things? Thisearly reader introduces kidsto Pete the Cat when he wasyounger!Wally Mammoth is stuck on aniceberg in the Freezy FrozenNorth! Can the Pikwik Pack worktogether to deliver the perfectpackage to help?Everything changes whenMaya’s family moves to thesuburbs to open their latestpizza shop. But her new crushcould be a slice of heaven. This updated guidebookfeatures the newest Pokémonfrom every region, from Kantoall the way to mysterious Galar,from the Sword and Shieldgames for Nintendo Switch.When Mr. Fish has a bad morning,his friends show him how tounderstand and manage his anger.The latest book starring a relatablefavorite character.LEX: AD620L GRL: K DRA: 16–18The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Unicornby Bella SwiftFormat: Chapter BookPages: 160High interest Animal storyFamily and friendshipLEX: 620L GRL: P DRA: 34–38Peggy the shelter pup is beingfostered by Chloe, a little girl whoreally wants a unicorn, not a pug.Can Peggy convince Chloe to giveher a forever home?
Rabbit’s Snow Danceby James and Joseph Bruchac illustrations by Jeff NewmanFormat: Picture B
Books They’ll Love to Read In Partnership with James Patterson and Scholastic Book Clubs Count out 12 ways to celebrate and honor friends, family, neighbors, and first responders with small acts of kindness. Natalie is stuck at summer camp with her ex-BFF and some of the worst activitie
