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Hoot Hoot
Perfect for story hours and one-on-one reading, this will be a crowd-pleasing choice on library shelves.
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Who Will Rule the Trees?
Those libraries seeking modestly religious creation stories may find this a quiet, sturdy edition to the shelves.
While not explicitly sports focused, the title’s rejection of organized games for spontaneous imaginary play makes for a light, spirited romp for young readers.
This gentle yet entertaining audiobook will engage younger listeners and hold their interest throughout. Fans of Henn’s The Music in Me will not want to miss this.
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Go Bananas!
Pull this one out when the classroom or story hour needs a re-set and some giggles.
A perfect introduction to this popular and fast-growing sport, with a particular focus on girls, recommended for middle and high school collections.
With its strong focus on the historical context of segregation and its comprehensive coverage of the sport’s indomitable heroes, this title is an excellent addition for upper-elementary and middle school collections, appealing strongly to both sports enthusiasts and readers seeking diverse historical perspectives.
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Burn the Kingdom Down
Seasoned fantasy readers will find this underwhelming, but those simply looking to escape into a different world may still enjoy the experience. A secondary purchase.
A visual delight and excellent take on Houdini’s life through his love of books and learning. Sure to be popular with book and magic lovers alike plus those interested in unusual illustration styles. A must have for most libraries.
Perfect for fans of realistic fiction such as “PAWS” and “The Babysitters Club” series.
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Los Momokis: Colores
A strong primer presented entirely in Spanish. A recommended purchase for most libraries.
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Roar of the Lambs
Despite some technical flaws, Shea’s (I Feed Her to the Beast) fantasy adventure offers a compelling exploration of temptation, power, and friendship. It will be at home in any teen audio collection.
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Spirit Shadow
An additional purchase for collections seeking more Indigenous representation.
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Turtle Slept In
Fans of this prolific author/illustrator’s work as well as children who love nature and seashore life will enjoy this short, beautifully illustrated story.
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A Song in the Dark
A great recommendation for readers who enjoyed Ginny Myers Sain’s When the Bones Sing, realistic portrayals of grief, and paranormal mysteries.
As schools and libraries face book bans across the country, this is a compelling choice, a timely piece of literature, and an urgent call to action, exhibiting the fictionalized narrative of a real book ban in Chicago and showcasing the power of those defending the right to freedom of information.
For fans of Christina Li’s Clues to the Universe, this is a strong addition to middle school collections.
A heavy book that is done with tact; with meaningful prose and incredible artwork, this is a recommended purchase for collections.
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Soccer World
A light fantasy with soccer and gamesmanship at the heart, an additional selection for elementary sports fiction collections.
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Gumshoe: A Graphic Novel
A spunky graphic novel that pays homage to old westerns, this high-energy adventure celebrating friendship and identity will appeal to fans of the genre, though the dense western-style language may occasionally slow down the pace.
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The Unruly Heart of Miss Darcy
A thoughtful and enticing romance, perfect for anyone searching for tales of hidden longing and true love.
Climate crisis is a real thing; something that affects all walks of life and this title helps readers to feel empowered to make the world better.
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Babies at the Zoo
A supplemental purchase for collections in need of additional animal titles.
An essential purchase, particularly for teens who gravitate toward budding LGBTQIA+ romance books and where stories of underrepresented sports like figure skating are in demand.
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Hooray for My Brain!
A buoyant shout out to our body’s most important organ (though look what’s telling us that)
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The Wild Robot on the Island
A captivating entrée for younger children to meet Roz and enjoy the “Wild Robot” trilogy.
Enhanced with audio narration that perfectly conveys the characters’ emotional arcs, Min’s (Beating Heart Baby) sophomore novel is a valuable addition to any young adult audio collection.
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Breathe Deep
A useful resource for programs that encourage mindfulness and self-calming skills for young children.
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Lionel Messi’s World Cup Triumph
Packed with world history and soccer lore and visually fertile, this is a promising series starter. Highly recommended for middle and high school libraries.
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I Want to Be a Scientist
An informative and attractive introduction to science careers, useful in most libraries catering to children and their interests.
A handy reference or a comprehensive overview, this football compendium will be deservedly popular in virtually any school.
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Brady Mason’s Perfect Fit
An enjoyable, accessible read that will be a strong addition to middle grade shelves. Recommended for fans of Pam Muñoz Ryan and Liz Kessler.
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Better Than a Touchdown
With Eagles QB Hurts’ star power, this celebration of perseverance and teamwork should be an easy sell for budding football fans.
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Attack of the Hangries
An additional purchase for libraries and a first purchase for classroom collections.
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Who Are You?
Exploring the world will help one find oneself. Best shared with groups of older elementary children, or in quiet one-on-one readings with younger children.
An essential purchase; Mooradian and Yim have created a powerful book to share with care. It opens space for conversations about resilience, identity, and remembrance and it shows how storytelling helps us honor the past while finding beauty in survival.
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Unsettling Salad!
This spooky story is just right for readers in elementary school who enjoy mystery and humor.
A unique and valuable addition that belongs on shelves everywhere; Jewish or not, children need to know about its meaning.
Humor, heart, diversity, and pride abound in this vibrant, affirming tale. Highly recommended.
This would make an excellent classroom book for units on history, but it also works for its uplifting message and positive affirmations.
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Charlotte’s Web: Board Book
Although the original chapter book remains a beloved work of literature, this simplified adaptation is one that libraries can comfortably skip.
An exciting and compassionate adventure featuring an unconventional yet inspiring heroine. A must have for YA graphic novel collections.
A charming and informative look at life inside an egg that will work beautifully for read-alouds and is an essential addition to all collections.
This vibrant biographical collection of individuals with Down syndrome is both insightful and informative, making it a suitable addition to any young adult nonfiction audiobook collection.
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Deathly Fates
Nonstop action will keep readers, especially those who enjoy episodic monster-of-the-week adventures, turning the pages.
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The Beast You Let In
Perfect for fans of YA supernatural horror. Recommended for public library YA and high school libraries.
Highly recommend purchasing this series as it continues to be a strong, exciting fantasy that features true Black girl magic and adventure that will appeal to many readers.
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Action Jasmine
This is a good choice for libraries looking to add to their picture book collections, particularly the social-emotional learning shelves.
An essential memoir for all school libraries about an influential individual impacting our country who used their experiences to show how the law can provide solutions that change people’s lives and bring about monumental change.
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The Mother Tree
A moving depiction of the importance of trees and forests, this is highly recommended for all collections.
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Hummingbird’s Big Trip
A heartwarming and informative story that reassures children that even the smallest creatures can overcome big challenges.
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Planting Hope
This vibrant picture book would be a good selection for libraries, with a celebration of hope that is always welcome.
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The Greenies
An approachable, enjoyable story of rough beginnings and environmental themes for thoughtful middle-grade readers.
While it may have benefited from more in-depth non-Western coverage, this work is still a useful addition for libraries looking to build up their STEM collections.
Hand this to mature readers interested in gothic horror and who will be satisfied with an ending that doesn’t reveal all of its magical secrets.
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Space for Saffron
Readers sharing Saffron’s passion for STEM may enjoy this book, but the underdeveloped characters and Saffron’s shortage of endearing qualities give it limited appeal.
With themes of bullying, growing up, and belonging, Frank’s story will deeply resonate with kids who need reassurance that it’s okay to be different.
A strong addition from a neurodivergent author and illustrator that will resonate with many children and families.
This wonderful book would be a solid addition to any library for its reminder for all ages to appreciate the small things.
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Home Away from Home
Sweet celebration of faraway family, the beauty of culture, and the common experiences Nuha and Jadda share makes this tale a standout. Recommended for all collections.
A solid entry into the basics of soil and a solid purchase where needed.
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Shrinking Violet
This title is a great addition to social-emotional learning (SEL) collections, offering a dynamic and unique approach to discussing anxiety, inner strength, and resilience with young readers during a fun and compelling read-aloud.
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The Smushkins: ABC Zoinks
A strong primer for early ABC learning and a recommended purchase for most libraries.
A delightful and spooky read, especially for those who are into Wednesday on Netflix. This unputdownable book is highly recommended.
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Sockflea: A Stuffie in the Wind
This book is a surefire hit for story hours, providing laugh-out-loud entertainment contained in an adorable bundle of elephant energy.
This is a timely novel that is a must-buy for elementary schools as it gently yet effectively opens conversations about the critical topic of food insecurity for young readers.
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When It’s Your Turn for Midnight
A brief, beautiful Zimbabwean novel about war and family, recommended for collections where literary YA fiction is in demand.
A fun, informative fan companion for newbies or hardcore fans alike, a must have for elementary and middle schools.
An excellent addition to any library’s poetry collection and good for teaching about the gifts of the natural world.
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The Shy Book
A kind introduction to the challenges of being shy; it will help those who are dealing with that and also those around them.
This biography is an honest depiction of the cruelty in Canada’s First Nation residential schools from the perspective of a survivor. An important addition to every library’s juvenile biography section and classroom.
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