26-27 Little Bluestem

Bear in a bathrobe

Frost, Maddie,


Booklist, November 2024. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2024. "Bear learns to face his fear of the outdoors and ice skating with a little help from his friends and his comforting bathrobe that acts as a security blanket"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Don't trust fish

Sharpson, Neil,


School Library Journal starred, May 2025. Booklist starred, April 2025. Pub Weekly, January 2025. Kirkus Starred, February 2025. Horn Book, May 2025. "This nature-guide-gone-wrong is a . . . exploration of the seemingly innocent animals that live in the water"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

The hare who wouldn't share

Small, Steve, (Animator),


A surly hare does not want to share his turnips with anyone, but when an amiable family of rabbits move in nearby, he discovers the importance of friendship and hospitality.
Date Published:2025

I'm sorry you got mad

Lukoff, Kyle,


School Library Journal starred, August 2024. Pub Weekly, May 2024. Kirkus Starred, August 2024. "Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words. Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying 'I'm sorry'"--OCLC.
Date Published:2024

Mr. Fox's game of "No!"

LaRochelle, David,


Booklist starred, June 2024. "Can you beat Mr. Fox at his Game of No? The rules are simple: every time he asks a question, you must respond with 'NO.' If you accidentally say 'YES,' then it's back to the beginning of the book for you, where you must start all over again . . . Kids will giggle uncontrollably as they gamely aim to avoid Mr. Fox's clever traps--but just ask them if they'd like to read this book again, and they won't be able to resist: 'YES!'"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Booklist starred, June 2024. "Can you beat Mr. Fox at his Game of No? The rules are simple: every time he asks a question, you must respond with 'NO.' If you accidentally say 'YES,' then it's back to the beginning of the book for you, where you must start all over again . . . Kids will giggle uncontrollably as they gamely aim to avoid Mr. Fox's clever traps--but just ask them if they'd like to read this book again, and they won't be able to resist: 'YES!'"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Not perfect

Myers, Maya,


"Neal Porter Books." Dot grows increasingly frustrated that she is not perfect at anything.
Date Published:2024

Pop! goes the nursery rhyme

Bird, Betsy,


School Library Journal, February 2025. Pub Weekly, January 2025. Kirkus Review, February 2025. "The sensible Secretary Bird wants nothing more than to get on with their job of properly narrating a classic nursery rhyme book. But something is afoot in the orderly land of nursery rhymes . . . a zippy little Weasel has entered the scene! As the Secretary Bird tries to get through the rhymes--from Little Miss Muffet to Jack and Jill--the Weasel bursts in, throwing everything into a comical tailspin. Can the Secretary Bird put an end to the chaos?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal, February 2025. Pub Weekly, January 2025. Kirkus Review, February 2025. "The sensible Secretary Bird wants nothing more than to get on with their job of properly narrating a classic nursery rhyme book. But something is afoot in the orderly land of nursery rhymes . . . a zippy little Weasel has entered the scene! As the Secretary Bird tries to get through the rhymes--from Little Miss Muffet to Jack and Jill--the Weasel bursts in, throwing everything into a comical tailspin. Can the Secretary Bird put an end to the chaos?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

The quacken

Colon, Justin,


When Hector breaks the most important rule at summer camp -- do not feed the ducks -- he lets loose the giant Quaken!
Date Published:2024

That always happens sometimes

Frank, Kiley.


"This is a Borzoi Book published by Alfred A. Knopf"--Copyright page. Booklist starred, July 2024. Publishers Weekly, April 2024. Kirkus Starred, May 2024. School Library Journal, August 2024. "Max is not exactly a perfect kid. From sunup through his school day and right until bedtime, he's goofy, disorganized, and generally uncontainable--much to the frustration of those around him. But when a little enthusiasm and creativity are in order, you can count on Max to save the day!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

"This is a Borzoi Book published by Alfred A. Knopf"--Copyright page. Booklist starred, July 2024. Publishers Weekly, April 2024. Kirkus Starred, May 2024. School Library Journal, August 2024. "Max is not exactly a perfect kid. From sunup through his school day and right until bedtime, he's goofy, disorganized, and generally uncontainable--much to the frustration of those around him. But when a little enthusiasm and creativity are in order, you can count on Max to save the day!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Ursula upside down

Tabor, Corey R.


School Library Journal starred, June 2024. Booklist starred, May 2024. Booklist, May 2024. Horn Book, July 2024. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2024. "Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving above and a sky full of scrumptious bugs below. Then one question turns her world upside down. Is left right? Is right wrong? Which way even is up?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

School Library Journal starred, June 2024. Booklist starred, May 2024. Booklist, May 2024. Horn Book, July 2024. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2024. "Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving above and a sky full of scrumptious bugs below. Then one question turns her world upside down. Is left right? Is right wrong? Which way even is up?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024