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The dragonet prophecy : the graphic novel

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-,


"When a secret movement to end a generations-long war among the seven dragon tribes draws on a prophecy to compel five appointed dragonets to fulfill a painful destiny against their will, the five of them face great dangers and challenges." -- Novelist.
Date Published:2018

Gaston

DiPucchio, Kelly,


Junior Library Guild. A proper bulldog raised in a poodle family and a tough poodle raised in a bulldog family meet one day in the park.
Date Published:

Many things at once

Hiranandani, Veera,


Publishers Weekly, October 2024. Booklist, December 2024. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), January 2025. Kirkus Review, November 2024. A young girl with a Jewish mother and a South Asian father learns more about her family's history and embraces her multifaceted identity.
Date Published:2025

Time to leave, Laverne!

Button, Lana, 1968-,


Junior Library Guild. "When Laverne attends story time at the library, she arrives like a ray of sunshine. But when it's time to leave, she twists into a thunderstorm and needs to be carried out of the building and brought straight to her room until the storm subsides. The same thing happens when she goes to the park, to birthday parties, and to grocery stores. She arrives like a sunbeam ... and leaves in a storm. These thunderstorms are wearing everyone out, and soon, Laverne finds herself staying home all the time because her parents say the weather is just too unpredictable. Then one day, while pretending to bring her stuffies outside during a rainstorm, Laverne realizes that there are ways to prepare for all kinds of weather - and that maybe she could find a way to prepare for her own thunderstorms ..."--.
Date Published:2026

Junior Library Guild. "When Laverne attends story time at the library, she arrives like a ray of sunshine. But when it's time to leave, she twists into a thunderstorm and needs to be carried out of the building and brought straight to her room until the storm subsides. The same thing happens when she goes to the park, to birthday parties, and to grocery stores. She arrives like a sunbeam ... and leaves in a storm. These thunderstorms are wearing everyone out, and soon, Laverne finds herself staying home all the time because her parents say the weather is just too unpredictable. Then one day, while pretending to bring her stuffies outside during a rainstorm, Laverne realizes that there are ways to prepare for all kinds of weather - and that maybe she could find a way to prepare for her own thunderstorms ..."--.

Date Published:2026

Wings of fire. : the graphic novel. 1, Darkstalker :

Deutsch, Barry,


Kirkus Review, Long ago in the SeaWing kingdom, a prince learns he is an animus, with wonderful magic at a terrible price; in the mind of a NightWing dragonet, the future is revealed; and under three full moons and the eyes of a NightWing mother and IceWing father, Pyrrhia's most powerful dragon, Darkstalker, hatches from his egg, changing the world forever.
Date Published:2025

Every peach is a story

Masumoto, David Mas,


Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, A little girl named Midori asks her Japanese American grandfather, her "jiichan," how to tell if the peaches on their peach farm are ripe yet. The seasons pass, her senses sharpen, and her grandpa's stories continue to thrill her. Finally, she learns that when a peach is ripe, eating it tastes like a story.
Date Published:2025

Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, A little girl named Midori asks her Japanese American grandfather, her "jiichan," how to tell if the peaches on their peach farm are ripe yet. The seasons pass, her senses sharpen, and her grandpa's stories continue to thrill her. Finally, she learns that when a peach is ripe, eating it tastes like a story.

Date Published:2025

Dragons love tacos

Rubin, Adam, 1983-


Explores the love dragons have for tacos, and the dangers of feeding them them anything with spicy salsa.
Date Published:2012

I am Abraham Lincoln

Meltzer, Brad.


Focusing on a character trait that makes the featured role model heroic, this book shows how Abraham Lincoln always spoke up about fairness.
Date Published:2014

I am Amelia Earhart

Meltzer, Brad.


Presents the life of the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, who mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.
Date Published:2014

Lightfall. Book Four, A place between /

Probert, Tim,


"Bea, Cad, and their friends continue their quest to restore light on their dark world. After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on the shores of Pellidyr. There, he searches for Lorgon, the Water Spirit, but instead finds the other spirits of Irpa who question if their planet can be saved. One of them offers to help Cad and transports him to A Place Between, a strange liminal realm between the living and the dead, where Cad works to uncover the reason Lorgon summoned them to Pellidyr in the first place. Meanwhile, Bea awakens within the walls of the capital city. While Pellidyr's leader has heard the tales of Bea's derring-do and believes her to be a hero with all the answers, she's never felt more uncertain about the future. What she does know is that she can't accomplish anything without her crew. When Bea's escape plan also brings her to A Place Between, she makes a shocking discovery that changes her understanding of everything that came before her...and what could soon follow"--
Date Published:2026

"Bea, Cad, and their friends continue their quest to restore light on their dark world. After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on the shores of Pellidyr. There, he searches for Lorgon, the Water Spirit, but instead finds the other spirits of Irpa who question if their planet can be saved. One of them offers to help Cad and transports him to A Place Between, a strange liminal realm between the living and the dead, where Cad works to uncover the reason Lorgon summoned them to Pellidyr in the first place. Meanwhile, Bea awakens within the walls of the capital city. While Pellidyr's leader has heard the tales of Bea's derring-do and believes her to be a hero with all the answers, she's never felt more uncertain about the future. What she does know is that she can't accomplish anything without her crew. When Bea's escape plan also brings her to A Place Between, she makes a shocking discovery that changes her understanding of everything that came before her...and what could soon follow"--

Date Published:2026

Pokémon XY. 11 /

Kusaka, Hidenori,


"A Pokémon adventures special edition!"--Page 4 of cover. Pages numbered from right to left. Chiefly illustrations. Y and friends are battling Legendary Pokémon Yveltal, as X and Blue are attacked by Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, while the mysterious test subject trapped inside the Essentia Expansion Suit regains consciousness.
Date Published:2017

Pokémon adventures. Volume 13 /

Kusaka, Hidenori.


Translated from the Japanese. "Original Japanese edition "Pocket Monster Special" published by Shogakukan Inc."--P. facing t.p. "Vizkids"--Cover. "This book reads from right to left"--Cover p. [4]. The Masked Man plans to invade the stadium with Team Rocket during the Pokémon Gym Leader Exhibition, bringing about a clash of good and evil that may go the Masked Man's way unless the Trainers can join forces.
Date Published:2011

Translated from the Japanese. "Original Japanese edition "Pocket Monster Special" published by Shogakukan Inc."--P. facing t.p. "Vizkids"--Cover. "This book reads from right to left"--Cover p. [4]. The Masked Man plans to invade the stadium with Team Rocket during the Pokémon Gym Leader Exhibition, bringing about a clash of good and evil that may go the Masked Man's way unless the Trainers can join forces.

Date Published:2011

Baby rabbit or baby raccoon?

Chang, Kirsten, 1991-,


Kits and cubs! -- Fur and tails -- Binky and purr -- Who is cuter?. Compares the physical features, diet, and behaviors of two cute animals: rabbits and raccoons. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.
Date Published:2025

The Asian animal encyclopedia

Basu, Ritta M.,


Welcome to Asia -- Mammals -- Reptiles -- Birds -- Fish and crustaceans -- Amphibians -- Insects and arachnids. The Asian Animals Encyclopedia introduces readers to more than 130 of the animals on Earth’s biggest continent. Readers will learn how these Asian animals survive alone and in groups. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction covering Asia’s landforms, climates, and habitats. Features include a glossary, fun facts, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Date Published:2026

Welcome to Asia -- Mammals -- Reptiles -- Birds -- Fish and crustaceans -- Amphibians -- Insects and arachnids. The Asian Animals Encyclopedia introduces readers to more than 130 of the animals on Earth’s biggest continent. Readers will learn how these Asian animals survive alone and in groups. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction covering Asia’s landforms, climates, and habitats. Features include a glossary, fun facts, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Date Published:2026

Baby zebra or baby giraffe?

Chang, Kirsten, 1991-,


Foals and calves -- Stripes and spots -- Bray and moo -- Who is cuter?. Simple text compares and contrasts facts about baby zebras and baby giraffes, and asks the reader to decide which is cuter. Includes color photographs, a picture glossary, and further resources.
Date Published:2025

The Australian animal encyclopedia

Gramson, Hannah.


". . . introduces readers to more than 125 of the animals from one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction covering Australia's habitats that are home to species found nowhere else in the world, including some of the world's most deadly"--Publisher.
Date Published:2026

The Arctic animal encyclopedia

Kuehl, Ashley, 1977-


" . . . introduces readers to more than 100 of the animals in the northernmost area of earth. Readers will learn how these Arctic animals survive despite the extreme conditions. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction covering the Arctic's geography, climate, and habitats"--Publisher.
Date Published:2026

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Rowling, J. K.


Sequel to: Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone. When the Chamber of Secrets is opened again at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from a dark power that has once more been released on the school.
Date Published:1999

Mercy Watson to the rescue

DiCamillo, Kate.


After Mercy the pig spends the night in the Watson's bed, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor and it is up to Mercy to save them.
Date Published:2005

Driving school

Cena, John,


Elbow Grease and his monster-truck brothers learn the value of being safe and following the rules of the road.
Date Published:2021