1. Oh No, the Aunts Are Here
    by Adam Rex
    Chronicle Books
    May 23, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General
    Hardback
    Oh No, the Aunts Are Here
    by Adam Rex
    Chronicle Books
    May 23, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General
    Hardback
    A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023
    A Bookpage Best Book of 2023


    Every family has its special aunt: the cool aunt, the wacky aunt, the scary aunt. But this family has ALL THE AUNTS.


    Shhh, listen. Do you hear that?
    Oh no. Oh dear. Oh . . . my . . . godmother.

    They've traveled on planes, in taxis, and across state lines. And now they're here at the doorstep, a cheesy gift in one hand, the other poised for a pinch on the cheek.

    IT'S THE AUNTS! THE AUNTS ARE HERE.

    One girl’s all-too-recognizable experience—a visit from a troupe of overwhelming and overly enthusiastic relations—escalates to new heights of chaos, absurdity, and delight in a laugh-out-loud take on family reunions. Written with signature humor by Adam Rex and illustrated by Lian Cho, this picture book is a celebration of the universal and endearing strangeness of family.

    MULTIGENERATIONAL FAMILY SHENANIGANS: The antics of our silliest family members are never not funny. This uniquely hilarious and authentic observation of aunts and uncles sets this book apart from other sweet family-based stories, which tend to take a more sentimental approach.

    LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FAMILY FUN: This book provides a truly different kind of lightheartedness and is perfect for those who love Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA and Goodnight Already. Any family can enjoy and bond over the common experience this book speaks to so humorously.

    GREAT READ-ALOUD: This book's irrepressible rhythm and its witty observations make it perfect for family read-alouds or library reading circles.

    BELOVED AUTHOR: Adam Rex books are beloved by librarians, booksellers, and readers of all ages. He is the creator of many modern classics, including School's First Day of School, Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors.

    FUN FOR KIDS: Even for families with normal aunts or no aunts at all, the quirky situations this character faces, and the ways her aunts save the day, will delight any child reader.

    Perfect for:
    • Parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles
    • Librarians and teachers seeking funny picture books to share
    • Anyone looking for humorous illustrated children's books or read-aloud family books
    • Birthday, holiday, or Mother's Day gift for aunts, nieces, nephews, or for the family
    • Fans of Adam Rex, Mo Willems, Drew Daywalt, Mac Barnett, Jory John, and Kevin Henkes
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  2. Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance
    by Kat Zhang
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
    May 30, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Asian American & Pacific Islander
    Hardback
    Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance
    by Kat Zhang
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
    May 30, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Asian American & Pacific Islander
    Hardback
    When Amy Wu learns about Chinese ribbon dancing, she can’t wait to try it out herself in this charming and brightly illustrated fourth installment in the Amy Wu picture book series.

    Amy Wu loves to move. From wriggling to shimmying to toe-tapping, she just can’t keep still, not when there’s music all around her! So when Amy sees Chinese ribbon dancing for the first time, she has to try it out. Only, how can she throw the perfect dance party when she doesn’t have the perfect ribbon for her dance?

    A special story from Mom may be just the thing to get Amy moving to the music again.
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  3. Pete the Cat Saves Up
    by James Dean
    HarperCollins
    May 02, 2023
    Hardback
    Pete the Cat Saves Up
    by James Dean
    HarperCollins
    May 02, 2023
    Hardback

    Pete the Cat earns and saves money to buy a supercool toy in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean.

    Pete the Cat wants a supercool Sharkbot toy, but he doesn’t have enough money in his piggy bank. He takes on odd jobs, from shoveling snow to selling lemonade and more, and saves every penny. How long will it take for him to earn enough money to buy the toy?

    Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat Saves Up is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

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  4. The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Rainbow Colors
    by Eric Carle
    World of Eric Carle
    May 30, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Colors
    Board book
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Rainbow Colors
    by Eric Carle
    World of Eric Carle
    May 30, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Colors
    Board book
    Discover the colors of the rainbow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

    In this delightful board book with rainbow-colored edges, young readers will experience a different vibrant shade on each spread. Find the red ladybug, the green tree, and more in this bright book featuring fun things in every color of the rainbow!
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  5. The Crayons Go Back to School
    by Drew Daywalt
    Philomel Books
    May 16, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
    Lexile measure AD460L, Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient K
    Hardback
    The Crayons Go Back to School
    by Drew Daywalt
    Philomel Books
    May 16, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
    Lexile measure AD460L, Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient K
    Hardback
    The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit are ready to go back to school!

    The crayons are getting ready to go back to school, and each crayon has a subject they're looking forward to the most. They're also ready to meet new friends. . . and let loose during their very favorite time of day: art class. A humorous, small hardcover back-to-school story from everyone's favorite school supplies.
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  6. A Day at School with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
    by Eric Carle
    World of Eric Carle
    Jun 20, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
    Board book
    A Day at School with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
    by Eric Carle
    World of Eric Carle
    Jun 20, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
    Board book
    Spend a day at school with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

    It's a busy day at school with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! From greeting the teacher to reading a book, get ready to celebrate learning in this tabbed board book with easy-to-flip tabs, easy-to-read text, and easy-to-love Eric Carle art.
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  7. Pete the Cat’s 100 First Words Board Book
    by James Dean
    HarperFestival
    May 02, 2023
    Board book
    Pete the Cat’s 100 First Words Board Book
    by James Dean
    HarperFestival
    May 02, 2023
    Board book

    A super cool word book illustrated with groovy art from the world of Pete the Cat!

    Sturdy oversized board pages with 100 words organized into Pete-tastic categories such as Colors, Awesome Animals, Rockin’ Instruments, and more makes this word book just right for helping babies and toddlers identify words they’re beginning to learn.

    There’s no cooler way to get kids pointing, naming, and talking than with the words and illustrations readers will recognize from James Dean’s and Kimberly Dean’s beloved Pete the Cat series.

    Perfect for tiny hands and growing minds, this word book is a groovy addition to every child’s first bookshelf.

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  8. Surprisingly Sarah
    by Terri Libenson
    Balzer + Bray
    May 02, 2023
    Hardback
    Surprisingly Sarah
    by Terri Libenson
    Balzer + Bray
    May 02, 2023
    Hardback

    Two choices, two storylinesone surprise ending! Will Sarah be brave enough to ask out her crush or will she lose her nerve? Both stories play out in this funny and heartfelt seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series.

    Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL.

    Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything... until Sarah starts crushing on Leo’s friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice —

    · ask Ben to the school dance!

    OR—

    · chicken out.

    Either way, Sarah and Leo’s friendship will be put to the test. Which one would you choose?

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  9. See Touch Feel: Farm
    by Roger Priddy
    Priddy Books US
    May 16, 2023
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books / General
    Board book
    See Touch Feel: Farm
    by Roger Priddy
    Priddy Books US
    May 16, 2023
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books / General
    Board book

    See, Touch, Feel: Farm is a fantastic first concepts book from Priddy Books. This new compact board book format introduces the farm to very young children in a fun and simple way.

    Specially designed to stimulate toddlers and encourage the development of motor skills, this engaging board book is filled with embossed images and textures to touch. The bright pages featuring happy babies and handprint artwork will appeal to young children as they learn farm words.

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  10. I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (I Survived Graphic Novel #7)
    by Lauren Tarshis
    Graphix
    May 02, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Action & Adventure
    Lexile measure GN400L
    Hardback
    I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (I Survived Graphic Novel #7)
    by Lauren Tarshis
    Graphix
    May 02, 2023
    JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Action & Adventure
    Lexile measure GN400L
    Hardback

    Could an entire city really burn to the ground? One brave boy finds out in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestelling I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Mitchell.

    Oscar Starling never wanted to move to Chicago. The smog, the stench, the thieves around every corner -- it’s so different from his old life on the farm. Will the big city ever feel like home? But shortly after Oscar arrives, a huge fire breaks out. All of Chicago is ablaze and one thing is clear: the city is like a powder keg, ready to explode. An army of firemen tries to help, but this fire is a ferocious beast that wants to devour everything in its path. Will Oscar -- and his new city and new friends -- survive one of the most famous and devastating fires in history? ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.
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