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Traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal.

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Mr. S: A First Day of School Book

It was the first day of school. But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was seriously wrong . . . Where was the teacher? Who left this sandwich on the desk? The only clue, written…

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Butt or Face?

Using a cheeky guessing game format, Butt or Face? is a hilarious nonfiction picture book that teaches fascinating facts about animals! Are YOU ready to play?

Move over, Jeopardy, Family Feud, and The …

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Jovita Wore Pants

Scholastic/Levine has acquired Aida Salazar's debut picture book, Jovita Wore Pants, the story of Jovita Valdovinos, who dressed as a man and commanded a battalion of revolutionaries in a fight for re…

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Beneath

In this stunning story from New York Times bestselling creator Cori Doerrfeld, a child and their grandfather take a walk in the woods and discover more about themselves.

Finn is in a horrible mood and …

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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of t…

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What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?: And Other Questions About Moths & Butterflies

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Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport

This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, as Hitler's campaign of hatred toward Jews and political di…

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The Book of Turtles

Everyone loves turtles. And no wonder: long-lived, unhurried, and ancient, these shelled reptiles are fascinating.

Turtles are also endlessly surprising. There are turtles with soft shells, turtles wit…

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We Are Definitely Human

An alien invasion story with a message about what it means to be human. When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host he invites them back to hi…

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The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium

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Twenty Questions

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson tap deep into childhood curiosity with a mind-tickling ode to the open-ended.

Not all questions have answers. Some have more than one answer. A…

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How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to Outside

Say hello to worms, dirt, peas, and more in this gentle how-to guide for connecting with nature.

The beautiful simplicity of a garden is depicted through digital woodcut illustrations and engaging nonf…

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Creepy Crayon!

A #1 New York Times bestseller!

From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carrots! and Creepy Pair of Underwear! comes the third in this hilariously spooky series about a young rabbit …

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All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson

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The Cursed Moon

Celebrated author Angela Cervantes' brand new novel combines a chilling ghost story with her award-winning, heartfelt storytelling style. One two, the Caretaker’s coming for you. Three-four, you’ll br…

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Thankful

Stunning, diorama illustrations bring to life this “wonderfully evocative” ( BookPage ) lullaby of a picture book about celebrating everyday things that make life wonderful.

I am thankful for a home wh…

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Shermy and Shake, the Not-So-Nice Neighbor

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How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question.

When Santa arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfir…

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A visually stunning story of resilience and determination by an award-winning new author-illustrator team, perfect for back to school.

This is no ordinary first journey. The rainy season has come to th…

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