CHILDRENS BOOKS

Every ten years in Wil’s home town of Lennon, California, one person is brought back to life for thirty days. Wil brings back her ex-best friend Annie LeBlanc. Wil’s ecstatic – who cares that Annie stopped speaking to her before she died? Discovering a loophole that means Annie can stay alive, Wil has one summer to make things work. But first, Wil might have to face some difficult truths about their past friendship.

Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by girls in the Anishinaabe tradition, for an upcoming powwow. Anang is two-spirit and nonbinary and doesn't know what others will think of them wearing a ribbon skirt, but they're determined to follow their heart's desire. Anang sets off to gather the materials needed to make the skirt and turns to those around them -- their family, their human and turtle friends, the crows, and even the lake itself -- for help. And maybe they'll even find a new confidence within themself along the way.

Erika knows that people find her weird and off-putting. Instead of making friends, she finds solace in talking to herself and obsessing over handsome actors and pop stars. When she starts attending a new school, her loneliness takes on a life of its own and she develops a new obsession: the cutest boy in her theater class, Christian. For some reason, Christian is kind to her and even agrees to star in the play that she wrote for him, and Erika starts to find a creative voice that might lead to new friendship and romance. But the more time Erika spends with Christian, the more she wonders what he sees in a creep like her. Can Erika somehow write her way into the center of her own heartfelt love story? Or does Christian have an ending of his own in mind?

An ancient prophecy is in play ... Dark forces are at work in Hunter’s Reach. Strange dragons lurk in the catacombs of Howling Rock, and signs of ancient sorcery have left their mark upon its walls. Prince Lyricon is no longer a prisoner, but nor is he allowed fly freely. He suspects his brother’s smug commands conceal a more sinister purpose. Meanwhile, Rana and the wolves find themselves in exile in the secret paradise of Ungoria. And with their warriors all missing, those remaining look to Rana to lead the strike against the dragons who’ve burned their lands. But how could they possibly win against such powerful foes? Little does Rana realise, a secret weapon is right under her nose ...

After years without true friends, Millie von Trapp has finally met ‘her people’ at Stage Stars Musical theatre club. And she’s extremely excited to be putting on a new show, which is a modern telling of the Cinderella story. But when new girl, Roxie, shows up, Millie worries Roxie will take the lead role and her new friends away from her. Will Millie get the main part she’s always dreamed of having? Or will Roxie steal the show? Written by stage and screen star, Penny McNamee, a book about loving who you are and finding your people.

Liz Watson loves reading, baking, and hanging out with her BFF, Katie. But there’s one thing she loves the most… netball. Read all about it in her diary! Liz is so excited to go on her very first netball camp! The Panthers are joining a round robin tournament and get to stay overnight at a campsite. But when an old injury starts to hurt, Liz has to make a big decision. Can the Park Panthers win the tournament?

New backpacks? Check! Best friends? Check! Pizza and Taco are ready to go back to school. But are they ready to meet the cool new kid? B.L.T. wears sunglasses—even in school! He’s not even worried about being late to class. So cool! Pizza and Taco quickly pick up on what’s cool—and what’s not—by watching B.L.T.’s every move. Will that spell t-r-o-u-b-l-e for Pizza and Taco with their teacher, Mr. Apple?

The iconic classic in a luxurious anniversary edition, with a foreword by Stephen King.

Sometimes life turns up the heat ...

A contagiously funny graphic novel from bestselling creator Remy Lai. Abby and her four younger siblings are itching to escape their house - literally. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.

Finally, the real Little Bunny Foo Foo song can be sung. You see, Little Bunny Foo Foo was provoked into bopping those field mice on the head after they stole her freshly baked cupcakes! And the so-called "good" fairy? Well, let's just say she was spotted accepting a sweetly frosted bribe or two. Adorable art, irreverent humor, and a deliciously satisfying surprise ending--Cori Doerrfeld has given this classic song an irresistible modern twist.Finally, the real Little Bunny Foo Foo song can be sung. You see, Little Bunny Foo Foo was provoked into bopping those field mice on the head after they stole her freshly baked cupcakes! And the so-called "good" fairy? Well, let's just say she was spotted accepting a sweetly frosted bribe or two. Adorable art, irreverent humor, and a deliciously satisfying surprise ending - Cori Doerrfeld has given this classic song an irresistible modern twist.

When Cal Ware wins a scholarship to an elite New England boarding school, he's thrilled to leave his past behind. Back home in Mississippi, he was the poor, queer kid who never fit in. But at Essex Academy, he'll be able to reinvent himself. Or so he hopes... But at Essex, Cal's classmates only see his cheap clothes and old iPhone. They mock his accent, and can't believe he's never left the country, or heard of The Hamptons. Cal, at his breaking point, is about to give up and return to Mississippi when he learns about a secret society on campus -- the key to becoming Essex royalty. Cal knows he's not exactly secret society material, but to his surprise, he finds an unlikely champion in the handsome, charismatic, and slightly dangerous Luke Kim. As they get swept up in the mystery and glamour of the Rush process, Cal finds himself falling in love for the first time. But as the initiation rituals grow riskier -- and increasingly nefarious -- Cal must decide how far he's willing to go, and how much of himself he's willing to sacrifice, to save everything and everyone he cherishes most. Because nothing at Essex -- not even Cal's first love -- is quite what it seems.

Sienna loves helping her parents run their bed and breakfast and taking care of her pet sheepadoodle, Jules, even though she does feel a bit overwhelmed a lot of the time. But then, one day, Jules discovers an orphaned and injured fawn! Sienna hides the fawn and names her Persimmon. But it’s not long before both Persimmon and the Bamp;B are in danger. With the help of a new friend, will Sienna be able to save Persimmon, help the family business stay afloat, and learn how to prevent her anxiety from taking over her life?

Tundra is the last settlement in a world of ice. Oswin Fields is its only stray, rescued from the Endless Expanse. So, when he's summoned to the school for ice apprentices, he sets out to prove his worth. But all isn’t as it seems in this enchanted place. When the beasts begin to strike, Oswin has to risk everything he holds dear. Can he look deep within himself to find the strength to prove that he belongs?

Best friends Monty and Mandy get excited over EVERYTHING, including the PING of a microwave! Imagine how excited they are to go to Camp Spaloonka, their first ever school camp. Will they outsmart Samson O'Reilly and win the Talent Show? Will they survive Whitewater Mania? Most importantly, will everyone else survive their camp hijinks? A fun, loveable book about what it takes to be best friends forever!