1. Children of Virtue and Vengeance
    by Tomi Adeyemi
    Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
    Dec 03, 2019
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Epic
    Hardback
    Children of Virtue and Vengeance
    by Tomi Adeyemi
    Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
    Dec 03, 2019
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Epic
    Hardback

    An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller
    A GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick


    "Adeyemi has sparked magic once again." —The New York Times

    After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could’ve imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too.

    Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But when the monarchy and military unite to keep control of Orïsha, Zélie must fight to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy's wrath.

    With civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart.

    Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's New York Times-bestselling debut Children of Blood and Bone, the first book in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy.

    Praise for Children of Virtue and Vengeance:

    “Electrifying . . . With this second book Adeyemi brings a new maturity and depth to the series. Her characters are no longer underdogs on a hero’s journey to return magic―now they are leaders who are suffering from the consequences and trauma of their previous quest.” ―The New York Times

    “Like its predecessor, Children of Virtue and Vengeance is fast-paced and unafraid to ask tough questions about the cyclical nature of oppression and the systems that enforce it.” ―TIME

    “Relentless even beyond its finish, this is a sure-fire hit.” ―Booklist, starred review

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    The Complete Legacy of Orïsha Series:


    Children of Blood and Bone
    (Book 1)
    Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Book 2)
    Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Book 3)

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  2. Love from the Crayons
    by Drew Daywalt
    Penguin Workshop
    Dec 24, 2019
    JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Valentine's Day
    Hardback
    Love from the Crayons
    by Drew Daywalt
    Penguin Workshop
    Dec 24, 2019
    JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Valentine's Day
    Hardback
    Celebrate love with the New York Times Best-Selling Crayons! This charming title featuring everyone's favorite coloring crew is the perfect gift for that special someone any day of the year.

    Love is yellow and orange. Because love is sunny and warm.
    Love is purple. Because it's okay to love outside the lines.

    This special gift book, featuring all the The Crayons from The Day the Crayons Quit, explores the bright colors and subtle shades of love. This is a must-have for fans of The Crayons, and the perfect gift for that special someone.
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  3. The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle
    by Shannon Hale
    Candlewick
    Nov 26, 2019
    JUVENILE FICTION / Superheroes
    Lexile measure 520L, Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient L
    Hardback
    The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle
    by Shannon Hale
    Candlewick
    Nov 26, 2019
    JUVENILE FICTION / Superheroes
    Lexile measure 520L, Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient L
    Hardback
    Something smells like trouble! Can five princess heroes and one Goat Avenger pool their talents to vanquish a monstrous stink?

    The Princess in Black is in a very stinky situation. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, and it smells worse than a pile of dirty diapers or a trash can on a hot summer day. But every time the Princess in Black and her friend the Goat Avenger manage to get rid of the odor, they accidentally blow it to another kingdom! Other masked heroes and their trusty companions show up to help, but how do you battle a stench when your ninja moves fail? Fans with a nose for slapstick will be tickled to see the six stalwart friends join their wits to take on an impossibly beastly stink.
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  4. Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code
    by Rebel Girls
    Rebel Girls
    Nov 12, 2019
    JUVENILE FICTION / Technology / Inventions
    Hardback
    Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code
    by Rebel Girls
    Rebel Girls
    Nov 12, 2019
    JUVENILE FICTION / Technology / Inventions
    Hardback
    From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a story based on the exciting real-life adventures of Ada Lovelace, one of the world’s first computer programmers.

    Growing up in nineteenth century London, England, Ada is curious about absolutely everything. She is obsessed with machines and with creatures that fly. She even designs her own flying laboratory!

    According to her mother, Ada is a bit too wild, so she encourages Ada to study math. At first Ada thinks: Bleh! Who can get excited about a subject without pictures? But she soon falls in love with it. One day she encounters a mysterious machine, and from that moment forward Ada imagines a future full of possibility—one that will eventually inspire the digital age nearly two hundred years later.

    Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code is the story of a pioneer in the computer sciences, and a testament to women’s invaluable contributions to STEM throughout history.

    This historical fiction chapter book also includes additional text on Ada Lovelace’s lasting legacy, as well as educational activities designed to teach simple coding and mathematical concepts.

    About the Rebel Girls Chapter Book Series
    Meet extraordinary real-life heroines in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls chapter book series! Introducing stories based on the lives and times of extraordinary women in global history, each stunningly designed chapter book features beautiful illustrations from a female artist as well as bonus activities in the backmatter to encourage kids to explore the various fields in which each of these women thrived. The perfect gift to inspire any young reader!
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  5. P Is for Poppadoms!
    by Kabir Sehgal
    Beach Lane Books
    Nov 05, 2019
    JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Alphabet
    Lexile measure AD780L
    Hardback
    P Is for Poppadoms!
    by Kabir Sehgal
    Beach Lane Books
    Nov 05, 2019
    JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Alphabet
    Lexile measure AD780L
    Hardback
    From New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal comes a charming and unique alphabet book celebrating the rich culture, delicious foods, and fascinating animals of India.

    From C for chai to Y for yoga, this fresh alphabet book takes young readers on a spirited journey to discover the people, places, lifestyles, and language of India. Lush illustrations from debut illustrator Hazel Ito bring to life the beauty, wonder, and diversity of this vast and vibrant country.
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  6. Songs from the Deep
    by Kelly Powell Canada
    Margaret K. McElderry Books
    Nov 05, 2019
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Mermaids & Mermen
    Lexile measure HL720L
    Hardback
    Songs from the Deep
    by Kelly Powell Canada
    Margaret K. McElderry Books
    Nov 05, 2019
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Mermaids & Mermen
    Lexile measure HL720L
    Hardback
    A girl searches for a killer on an island where deadly sirens lurk just beneath the waves in this gripping, atmospheric debut novel.

    The sea holds many secrets.

    Moira Alexander has always been fascinated by the deadly sirens who lurk along the shores of her island town. Even though their haunting songs can lure anyone to a swift and watery grave, she gets as close to them as she can, playing her violin on the edge of the enchanted sea. When a young boy is found dead on the beach, the islanders assume that he's one of the sirens’ victims. Moira isn’t so sure.

    Certain that someone has framed the boy’s death as a siren attack, Moira convinces her childhood friend, the lighthouse keeper Jude Osric, to help her find the real killer, rekindling their friendship in the process. With townspeople itching to hunt the sirens down, and their own secrets threatening to unravel their fragile new alliance, Moira and Jude must race against time to stop the killer before it’s too late—for humans and sirens alike.
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  7. I Am Perfectly Designed
    by Karamo Brown
    Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
    Nov 05, 2019
    JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents
    Hardback
    I Am Perfectly Designed
    by Karamo Brown
    Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
    Nov 05, 2019
    JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents
    Hardback

    I Am Perfectly Designed is an exuberant celebration of loving who you are, exactly as you are, from Karamo Brown, the Culture Expert of Netflix's hit series Queer Eye, and Jason Brown—featuring illustrations by Anoosha Syed.

    In this empowering ode to modern families, a boy and his father take a joyful walk through the city, discovering all the ways in which they are perfectly designed for each other.

    "With tenderness and wit, this story captures the magic of building strong childhood memories. The Browns and Syed celebrate the special bond between parent and child with joy and flair...Syed's bright, cartoon illustrations enrich the tale with a meaningful message of kindness and inclusion."—Kirkus

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  8. Bad Kitty Joins the Team (classic black-and-white edition)
    by Nick Bruel
    Roaring Brook Press
    Jan 07, 2020
    JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Humorous
    Hardback
    Bad Kitty Joins the Team (classic black-and-white edition)
    by Nick Bruel
    Roaring Brook Press
    Jan 07, 2020
    JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Humorous
    Hardback

    See Kitty as you've never seen her before: EXERCISING (reluctantly) in Bad Kitty Joins the Team, the latest installment of Nick Bruel's phenomenally successful New York Times bestselling series.

    Kitty is terribly out of shape—she can barely torment Puppy without needing a break to huff and puff! When Kitty's owner catches her wheezing, Kitty is told it's time to EXERCISE.

    It takes some serious convincing, a high-stakes competition, and a little bit of trickery but eventually Kitty gets into the competitive spirit . . . albeit reluctantly. What did you expect?

    Will our favorite feline friend learn what it means to be a good sport? Find out in this hilarious addition to the Bad Kitty series.

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  9. Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii
    by Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson Canada
    Heritage House
    Nov 19, 2019
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island
    Hardback
    Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii
    by Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson Canada
    Heritage House
    Nov 19, 2019
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island
    Hardback

    Based on ancient Haida narratives, this vibrantly illustrated children's book empowers young people and teaches them to live in harmony with nature.

    Haida Gwaii is home to a rich and vibrant culture whose origins date back thousands of years. Today, the Haida People are known throughout Canada and the world for their artistic achievements, their commitment to social justice and environmental protection, and their deep connection to the natural world. Embedded in Haida culture and drawn from ancient oral narratives are a number of Supernatural Beings, many of them female, who embody these connections to the land, the sea, and the sky. Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii features ten of these ancient figures and presents them to children as visually engaging, empowering, and meaningful examples of living in balance with nature. Developed by renowned Haida activist, lawyer, performer, and artist Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and Haida educator Sara Florence Davidson, this book challenges stereotypes, helps advance reconciliation, and celebrates Indigenous identity and culture.

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  10. Aesop's Fables
    by Elli Woollard
    Macmillan Children's Books
    Nov 19, 2019
    JUVENILE FICTION / Classics
    Hardback
    Aesop's Fables
    by Elli Woollard
    Macmillan Children's Books
    Nov 19, 2019
    JUVENILE FICTION / Classics
    Hardback
    Charmingly retold in rhyming verse, with enchanting illustrations throughout, this is a retelling of a selection of Aesop's Fables. In this wonderfully illustrated collection, meet the vain peacock and the wise crane, discover what happens to the boy who cried wolf one too many times, and find out what the bear whispered to the traveller. Combining the brilliant rhyming talents of Elli Woollard with stunning illustrations from the award-winning Marta Altés, this collection is one children and adults alike will truly treasure. Stories include: The Travellers and the Bear The Hare and the Tortoise Peter and the Wolf The Ape and the Fox The Dog and the Bone The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse The Peacock and the Crane The Donkey in Lion's Skin
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