1. Chain of Thorns
    by Cassandra Clare
    Margaret K. McElderry Books
    Jan 31, 2023
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy
    Lexile measure HL790L
    Hardback
    Chain of Thorns
    by Cassandra Clare
    Margaret K. McElderry Books
    Jan 31, 2023
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy
    Lexile measure HL790L
    Hardback
    James and Cordelia must save London—and their marriage—in this thrilling and highly anticipated conclusion to the Last Hours series from the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Thorns is a Shadowhunters novel.

    All first edition hardcovers will include full-color reverse jacket art, ten black-and-white interior illustrations, and a bonus short story!

    Cordelia Carstairs has lost everything that matters to her. In only a few short weeks, she has seen her father murdered, her plans to become parabatai with her best friend, Lucie, destroyed, and her marriage to James Herondale crumble before her eyes. Even worse, she is now bound to an ancient demon, Lilith, stripping her of her power as a Shadowhunter.

    After fleeing to Paris with Matthew Fairchild, Cordelia hopes to forget her sorrows in the city’s glittering nightlife. But reality intrudes when shocking news comes from home: Tatiana Blackthorn has escaped the Adamant Citadel, and London is under new threat by the Prince of Hell, Belial.

    Cordelia returns to a London riven by chaos and dissent. The long-kept secret that Belial is James and Lucie’s grandfather has been revealed by an unexpected enemy, and the Herondales find themselves under suspicion of dealings with demons. Cordelia longs to protect James but is torn between a love for James she has long believed hopeless, and the possibility of a new life with Matthew. Nor can her friends help—ripped apart by their own secrets, they seem destined to face what is coming alone.

    For time is short, and Belial’s plan is about to crash into the Shadowhunters of London like a deadly wave, one that will separate Cordelia, Lucie, and the Merry Thieves from help of any kind. Left alone in a shadowy London, they must face Belial’s deadly army. If Cordelia and her friends are going to save their city—and their families—they will have to muster their courage, swallow their pride, and trust one another again. For if they fail, they may lose everything—even their souls.
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  2. The Raven's Revenge
    by Kevin Sands Canada
    Aladdin
    Jan 17, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories
    Hardback
    The Raven's Revenge
    by Kevin Sands Canada
    Aladdin
    Jan 17, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories
    Hardback
    Christopher finally uncovers the Raven’s identity in this sixth novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series.

    The stakes are higher than ever when the Raven sets Christopher up for a horrible crime, leading him to be locked away in London’s most notorious prison. This terrible act is the first in a series of games the Raven plans to play with Christopher…games that are as dangerous as they are challenging.

    Once free from prison, Christopher, Tom, and Sally engage in a cat and mouse game with the Raven that takes them all over London. Can Christopher outwit the Raven one final time and finally unmask him? And what price might he have to pay to achieve that? This is the thrilling conclusion to the Blackthorn Key series that fans have been waiting for!
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  3. Peekaboo Rex!
    by Sandra Boynton
    Boynton Bookworks
    Jan 03, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
    Board book
    Peekaboo Rex!
    by Sandra Boynton
    Boynton Bookworks
    Jan 03, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
    Board book
    Join a T. rex who loves playing peekaboo in this surprising board book from bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton!

    Follow a lovable T. rex throughout its day as it plays peekaboo with a tiny dinosaur friend. A story only Sandra Boynton could dream up, featuring two adorable dinos and every toddler’s favorite hide-and-seek activity, the ending showcases the ultimate game of peekaboo!

    Do you like games?
    Come look inside.
    PEEKABOO REX
    will try to hide…
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  4. How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Be Kind?
    by Jane Yolen
    Scholastic Press
    Jan 03, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
    Lexile measure AD500L
    Hardback
    How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Be Kind?
    by Jane Yolen
    Scholastic Press
    Jan 03, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
    Lexile measure AD500L
    Hardback
    Laugh out loud as our bestselling dinosaurs learn to be kind despite their sometimes mischievous antics.

    How does a dinosaur learn to be kind? Does he roar about everything that is on his mind?

    Does he wake up at midnight and make lots of noise? Does he take his big sister’s new shoes and her toys?

    NO!!!

    A dinosaur knows how to be very kind, always keep other folks firmly in mind.

    Being kind can be a little difficult, even for dinosaurs. But with a little practice and some heartfelt humor, our prehistoric pals can develop empathy and compassion for others. Join in the hilarity as the bestselling duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague teach young readers and dinosaurs that being kind is important and cool!

    With over 24 million copies in print, each dino-mite How Do Dinosaurs...? book is a combination of hilarious situations and sing-song rhymes that show young children how to be more successful every day and in every way. The How Do Dinosaurs...? series will help children become confident readers while teaching them little life lessons. And as an added bonus, the names of each dinosaur are hidden on each page. Look for all the bestselling How Do Dinosaurs...? books by Jane Yolen with illustrations by Mark Teague.

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  5. Whale Done
    by Stuart Gibbs
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
    Feb 21, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
    Lexile measure 840L
    Hardback
    Whale Done
    by Stuart Gibbs
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
    Feb 21, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
    Lexile measure 840L
    Hardback
    In the eighth novel in New York Times bestselling Stuart Gibbs’s FunJungle series, Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle’s resident sleuth to find the culprits behind a blown-up whale and a string of beach sand thefts.

    After an escaped kangaroo starts a fire that burns down his house, Teddy Fitzroy accepts an invitation to go to Malibu with his girlfriend, Summer, and her mother, Kandace. He’s hoping to spend some time relaxing on the beach, but wherever Teddy goes, trouble isn’t far behind.

    First, a massive dead whale has washed up on the beach—and before anyone can determine what killed it, it explodes. Doc, the head vet from FunJungle, suspects something fishy is going on and ropes Teddy and Summer into helping him investigate.

    Then, Teddy stumbles upon yet another mystery involving tons of stolen sand. And the paparazzi start spreading rumors about Summer dating a celebrity, leading Teddy to question their relationship.

    Without Summer as his trusted partner, can Teddy navigate the rough waters of this glitzy world and uncover what’s going on?
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  6. Baby Boy, You Are a Star!
    by Andrea Pinkney
    Cartwheel Books
    Jan 03, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black
    Lexile measure AD260L
    Board book
    Baby Boy, You Are a Star!
    by Andrea Pinkney
    Cartwheel Books
    Jan 03, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black
    Lexile measure AD260L
    Board book
    New York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney create a joyful and beautiful ode to all bright brown baby boys -- the fifth title in our acclaimed Bright Brown Baby series!

    Baby boy. Precious boy. Yes! You’re a STAR!

    A joyful, poetic celebration and ode to all bright brown baby boys. With bouncing, rhythmic text from New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney and tender, charming illustrations from Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney, this tender affirmation is the perfect way to rejoice and teach your child that they truly are a star!

    This board book is part of the Bright Brown Baby publishing program, a celebration of Black and brown joy, babies, and families. And if you're looking for a gift-able picture book, be sure to also check out the beautiful picture book treasury, Bright Brown Baby, to read "Baby Boy, You’re a Star!" alongside four more poems. Just-right for new and expectant parents, baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and more! This is a perfect addition to every child's growing Bright Brown Baby bookshelf!

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  7. In Every Life
    by Marla Frazee
    Beach Lane Books
    Feb 07, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
    Lexile measure AD200L
    Hardback
    In Every Life
    by Marla Frazee
    Beach Lane Books
    Feb 07, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
    Lexile measure AD200L
    Hardback
    This Caldecott Honor picture book is a simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from three-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee.

    In every life, there is love and loss, hope and joy, wonder and mystery. With glowing art and spare, powerful text, Caldecott Honor–winning creator Marla Frazee celebrates the moments, feelings, and experiences, both big and small, that make up a life.
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  8. The Stolen Heir
    by Holly Black
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Jan 03, 2023
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Romance
    Hardback
    The Stolen Heir
    by Holly Black
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Jan 03, 2023
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Romance
    Hardback

    An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!

    An Instant #1 Indie Bestseller!

    Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with this first book of a captivating new duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black.


    A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both.

    Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There, she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge.

    Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, and the one person with power over her mother, fled to the human world. There, she lives feral in the woods. Lonely, and still haunted by the merciless torments she endured in the Court of Teeth, she bides her time by releasing mortals from foolish bargains. She believes herself forgotten until the storm hag, Bogdana chases her through the night streets. Suren is saved by none other than Prince Oak, heir to Elfhame, to whom she was once promised in marriage and who she has resented for years.

    Now seventeen, Oak is charming, beautiful, and manipulative. He’s on a mission that will lead him into the north, and he wants Suren’s help. But if she agrees, it will mean guarding her heart against the boy she once knew and a prince she cannot trust, as well as confronting all the horrors she thought she left behind.

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  9. Little Chicks
    by Taro Gomi
    Chronicle Books
    Feb 28, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Birds
    Board book
    Little Chicks
    by Taro Gomi
    Chronicle Books
    Feb 28, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Birds
    Board book
    Taro Gomi's little chicks are on a big adventure—and when they arrive home again, their loving parents will be waiting to hear all about it!

    From the beloved author of Everyone Poops, a charming tale of three little chicks who are ready to explore the big, wide world together! Running in sunshine and in the rain, over grassy fields and past friendly neighbors, these chicks are as eager for adventure as they are to run back home into the arms of their caring parents at the end of a long day. Internationally beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi takes the youngest of readers on a journey of adventure, discovery, and excitement, with a reassuring reminder that no matter how far they may roam, there is always love and support waiting for them at home.

    ENDEARING AND AFFIRMING MESSAGE: This sweet board book pairs an affirmation of young children's desires to explore with the reassurance of parental care and unconditional support that is always waiting in the wings.

    GO-TO GIFT FOR TODDLERS: Taro Gomi's simple yet stand-out illustrations make this engaging board book a must-have for toddlers. Just right as a new baby gift!

    PERFECT READ-ALOUD: A playful, accessible story tinged with sweetness offers ample opportunities for parent/child bonding, making this book a wonderful choice for a satisfying read-aloud experience.

    Perfect for:
    • Gift-givers seeking a sweet and engaging board book as a baby shower or birthday present
    • Perfect for fans of bestselling author-illustrator Taro Gomi’s board books, games, and playing cards
    • Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and storytime leaders who love sharing uplifting stories and vibrant art with babies, toddlers, and beginning readers
    • Great for including in an Easter basket or as a thoughtful springtime gift
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  10. Stillwater and Koo Save the World (A Stillwater and Friends Book)
    by Jon J Muth
    Scholastic Press
    Feb 07, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues
    Lexile measure AD490L
    Hardback
    Stillwater and Koo Save the World (A Stillwater and Friends Book)
    by Jon J Muth
    Scholastic Press
    Feb 07, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues
    Lexile measure AD490L
    Hardback
    Here is the first of four exciting new books for younger readers featuring the beloved Zen panda, Stillwater -- star of the Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times bestseller, Zen Shorts, and of the Peabody Award and three-time Emmy Award-winning Apple+ TV series.

    A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

    * “A stunning, tender testament to the idea that small acts of kindness, one by one, make a huge impact.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    * “The resolution ‘each time you do something good, you save the world a little bit,’ is inspiring.” — Booklist, starred review

    * “…An intriguing, intimate-feeling peek into the pandas’ household…they show respect for each other, their surroundings, and all living beings, in an effort to take care of the world and each other.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

    Today feels full of opportunities! “What would you like to do?” Stillwater asks Koo.

    “Something important! Fix all the things that are wrong! Let us save the world,” says Koo (who always speaks in haiku).

    But this is a very big idea for a little panda.

    During the course of the day, Koo discovers that it’s the little acts of kindness that all add up to help make the world a better place.

    In a story brimming with love and light, Jon J Muth shows how we can all heal the world a little bit at a time — just the right message for now, and for always!

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