![Caribou Song](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1897252617.jpg?itok=ZjNJGJRA)
Bilingual in English and Cree, this story of the far north follows a family of four that has a spiritual connection to the caribou of the land. One brother, Joe, plays the accordion (a kitoochigan) and sings while the other, Cody, dances. On a magical day, all of nature aligns and ten thousand caribou come when the boys call. Though the stampede is strong, Cody and Joe emerge from the experience unharmed.
Caribou Song
![Jabari Jumps](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1536202908.jpg?itok=JvMGcYFR)
Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. “Looks easy,” says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. This simple tale about overcoming your fears captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy.
Jabari Jumps
![Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0807580260.jpg?itok=vSO2YGKl)
Holly loves doing experiments and learning new things in science class! But when she finds out the next experiment is making slime, she’s worried. Slime is made with glue, and glue is sticky. Holly has sensory issues because of her autism and doesn’t like anything sticky! With help from family and her teacher, Holly receives the accommodations and encouragement she needs to give slime a try.
Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism
![Planet Earth Is Blue](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0525646604.jpg?itok=oZQGrEep)
A powerful story about the extraordinary mind of a young nonverbal girl with autism, her passion for space exploration, and the bond between sisters.
Planet Earth Is Blue
![Can You See Me?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1338608916.jpg?itok=sn-90G2i)
Tally is smart, compassionate, and she has a superpower: autism. Inspired by young coauthor Libby Scott’s own experiences with autism, this is an honest and moving middle-school story of friends, family, and finding one’s place.
Can You See Me?
![A Wish in the Dark](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1536204943.jpg?itok=NekrJlMc)
Set in a futuristic fictionalized Thailand, run by a powerful Governor, Pong has spent his life in prison. He escapes but is pursued by Nok, the Warden’s daughter. Themes seen in Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables are freshly presented in a wholly original setting and vivid period in this riveting and accessible novel.
A Wish in the Dark
![Wink](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1984815148.jpg?itok=dN8UZFDo)
Middle school is never easy but 7th grade becomes particularly tough for Ross when he’s diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer. In spite of his best friend preparing to move and being bullied for the effect of the grueling cancer treatment, Ross finds power in music and friendship — and discovers something about his nemesis. This uplifting, often humorous novel is based on the author’s experience.
Wink
![""](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/2023-06/ryan-hart-ways-to-make-sunshine.jpg?itok=FiNXXz8j)
Ryan Hart finds ways to make sunshine even when she’s not happy about moving to a smaller house, selling the family car, and the other changes life brings. But her name means “king” and so she must lead. Lead she does in this contemporary, realistic and engaging novel just right for fans of Beverly Cleary’s Ramona Quimby.
Ways to Make Sunshine (A Ryan Hart Novel)
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After the death of Hanna’s mother, she and her father head to the Dakota Territory looking to start anew. But can a girl with a Chinese mother and a white father overcome the odds against them? The Newbery Medalist again presents rich historical fiction with an afterword that describes the genesis of this powerful story.
Prairie Lotus
![The One and Only Bob](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062991310.jpg?itok=huVI9EEb)
He’s small, a bit rough around the edges but he’s got a big heart and big friends. Meet Bob of dubious heritage; “…some Chihuahua, with a smidgen of Papillon…” His best friends are a gorilla named Ivan, a small elephant named Ruby, and a girl named Julia. The sequel to the Newbery-winning book, The One and Only Ivan (opens in a new window), this new story can stand alone with its unique verve and charm. Spot illustrations and a glossary of dog terms add humor and emotion.
The One and Only Bob
![The Midnight Hour](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1338569090.jpg?itok=sZ26g8lm)
Magical mayhem begins when Emily goes in search of her parents, finding instead an alternate London. Today’s London is in danger from the “other” London, and protected by an enchantment in which both parents play a part. This is a funny, fast, and accessible fantasy.
The Midnight Hour
![Black Brother, Black Brother](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316493805.jpg?itok=xDipFcHx)
Donte and his brother are biracial; their mother is Black, their father is white. They attend the same wealthy suburban school but have very different experiences there. Donte is dark-skinned but his brother appears white. How Donte gains a sense of sense of self and beats the bully at his own game is compelling and timely.
Black Brother, Black Brother
![Saturday](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316431273.jpg?itok=sbbj1Ji-)
A mother and daughter look forward to their special Saturday routine together every single week. But this Saturday, one thing after another goes wrong. The up-and-down journey that reminds them of what’s best about Saturdays: precious time together.
Saturday
![When You Look Up](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1592702937.jpg?itok=y6B8wCGS)
A boy is not happy about moving but while exploring his new home, he finds a large roll top desk. There he discovers imaginative, surprising stories. The Argentinian author/illustrator has created a memorable fantasy juxtaposing the real world and extraordinary adventures held in the found journal. Surreal illustrations are presented in sequential art, calling to mind a graphic novel.
When You Look Up
![McTavish Goes Wild](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1536203319.jpg?itok=r5i-EMrW)
Can rescue dog, McTavish, help his Peachy family with vacation plans? His human family needs his guidance and patience — again. Whether revisiting the Peachys (Good Dog, McTavish (opens in a new window)) or meeting them for the first time, this charming, recognizable family is sure to charm readers of all ages.
McTavish Goes Wild
![InvestiGators](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1250219957.jpg?itok=9b_jeaHI)
Mango and Brash right the wrongs created by “crime, corruption, and confusion.” They are the InvestiGators, with an emphasis on gators, for Mango and Brash are alligators. Fast-paced and slightly goofy, this clever tale is sure to delight graphic novel and mystery aficionados alike.
InvestiGators
![Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1419736922.jpg?itok=qa0hRqya)
Can Iggy Peck use his architectural prowess to help Ada Twist’s Aunt Bernice from losing the house she inherited? Iggy, Ada, and the other Questioneers come together to solve the mystery of the missing antiques and acquire a bit of history along the way in this latest story in the Questioneers series.
Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion
![Fox & Rabbit](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1419740776.jpg?itok=nLHkS-4I)
Fox and Rabbit, unlikely friends with very different personalities, visit a fair, go to the beach, start a garden, and more in five stories. Charming and gently humorous, this is the first in a new, engaging graphic novel series.
Fox & Rabbit
![Chick and Brain: Egg or Eyeball?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1536204390.jpg?itok=EX4VDktO)
Is the object that Brain finds an eyeball or is it an egg, as Chick says? Can Chick — or anyone — convince him otherwise? Silliness abounds in image and word in this graphic novel by the creator of Newbery Honor winning El Deafo (opens in a new window).
Chick and Brain: Egg or Eyeball?
![This Is a Dog](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1788005155.jpg?itok=4u72rQ4O)
Readers know from the title page that the dog will not give up the spotlight. The dog is really a scruffy mutt who creates chaos and lots laughter as it peeks onto pages with other animals. Expressive animals appear on uncluttered colored backgrounds until the surprise conclusion.
This Is a Dog
![Sandcastle](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1536211435.jpg?itok=9qYVA5fA)
While visiting the beach, the narrator declares that she will build a sandcastle — one with turrets and more. Build she does, which attracts royal visitors who become disenchanted with their sandy food. Imagination reigns in the detailed illustrations, until a wave allows the girl to begin anew.
Sandcastle
![The Music of Life](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374303150.jpg?itok=tMoeuhov)
Lenny is an artist who plans to compose a symphony. His mind is blank until he listens to sounds around him. As the sun rises, Lenny returns home full of notes, music, and life. Lightly lined illustrations and lots of lively language present the music of Paris.
The Music of Life
![The Little Blue Cottage](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1624149235.jpg?itok=ZkTMtbkl)
A girl and her family visit their little blue cottage by the bay every summer as she grows. Lyrical language and gentle illustrations expressively depict time passing until the girl, now grown, returns with her own family, implicitly diverse and intergenerational.
The Little Blue Cottage
![Hike](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/153620157X.jpg?itok=z0LItAYp)
A father gently awakens his child to begin their day outdoors. As they leave home, the scenery changes, becoming more tranquil and natural where they begin their hike. At the end of the day, they head home. The joy of an outdoor afternoon and the pleasure of an outing with dad are elegantly conveyed with few words.