New Titles

The unsettling salad!

Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-


Thadeus Badger and his best friend, Oliver Possum, love eating hamburgers, but in an attempt to be healthy, they make a deal to eat a whole salad, only to find themselves in a showdown with something far more sinister than vegetables
Date Published:2026

Pokémon visual companion

Whitehill, Simcha,


Includes index. "Gotta catch 'em all!"--Cover. 1. The world of Pokémon -- 2. Kanto -- 3. Orange Islands -- 4. Johto -- 5. Hoenn -- 6. Sinnoh -- 7. Unova -- 8. Kalos -- 9. Alola -- 10. Galar. A reference to key characters, battles, and regions.
Date Published:2022

House of elephants

Ortega, Claribel A.,


Sequel to Golden frog games. Seven and Thorn still have not found a way to cure the hex that turned their friends into stone, magic seems to be working backwards, every new witchling at the Black Moon Ceremony is a spare--and the Hill Society blames the Spares and wants to prevent them from using magic.
Date Published:2024

Weird but true! Dinosaurs : 300 dino-mite facts to sink your teeth into.


Includes index. Collects three hundred facts about dinosaurs.
Date Published:2020

Friendsgiving

Siscoe, Nancy,


The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and Berry, Ginger, and Willow are enjoying the delights of fall. When these old friends join with new friends to bask in the bounty of the season, there is a lot to be thankful for - and a new tradition is born - Friendsgiving!
Date Published:2020

Pearl and Squirrel give thanks

Ehrenberg, Cassie,


Pearl the dog and her shy friend, Squirrel, find much to be thankful for while roaming their big city on Thanksgiving, but at day's end, they have a reason for lasting gratitude.
Date Published:2020

If you're thankful and you know it

Bozik, Chrissy,


"This Thanksgiving celebration is versioned on "If you're happy and you know it." Here, families, neighbours and friends gather to give thanks for everything the season has to offer: from changing leaves to turkey and pies; from a hockey game to a cozy sweater. And most of all, for the warm memories of time spent together with loved ones. A perfect reminder any time of the year of the things that are important, and to stop and be grateful. Fun-filled art shows the joy of family of different backgrounds and compositions coming together with neighbours and friends. A catchy read-aloud and sing-along, this book will be a favourite for repeat readings with a crowd, or an audience of one. A perfect Thanksgiving offering!"--
Date Published:2017

"This Thanksgiving celebration is versioned on "If you're happy and you know it." Here, families, neighbours and friends gather to give thanks for everything the season has to offer: from changing leaves to turkey and pies; from a hockey game to a cozy sweater. And most of all, for the warm memories of time spent together with loved ones. A perfect reminder any time of the year of the things that are important, and to stop and be grateful. Fun-filled art shows the joy of family of different backgrounds and compositions coming together with neighbours and friends. A catchy read-aloud and sing-along, this book will be a favourite for repeat readings with a crowd, or an audience of one. A perfect Thanksgiving offering!"--

Date Published:2017

Walk on the wild side

Oldland, Nicholas,


One day, the three friends, a bear, a moose and a beaver, who loved adventure set off to climb a mountain together. But on the way there, they decide to make it more exciting by turning the climb into a race to the top. It's only after being sidelined by a series of mishaps -- a boulder tumbling down the path, the moose hanging off the side of the cliff, the bear hanging off the moose hanging off the side of the cliff -- that the three friends realize competitions don't always make for a good time.
Date Published:2015

One day, the three friends, a bear, a moose and a beaver, who loved adventure set off to climb a mountain together. But on the way there, they decide to make it more exciting by turning the climb into a race to the top. It's only after being sidelined by a series of mishaps -- a boulder tumbling down the path, the moose hanging off the side of the cliff, the bear hanging off the moose hanging off the side of the cliff -- that the three friends realize competitions don't always make for a good time.

Date Published:2015

The busy beaver

Oldland, Nicholas, 1972-


"Edited by Yvette Ghione"--Prelim. The busy but careless beaver spends his days following random impulses, rarely thinking things through and leaving in his wake a devastated forest filled with stumps, half-nibbled trees and injured, homeless animals. But then one day the beaver finds himself on the wrong side of a falling tree, which as it turns out, is just the thing to knock some sense into him. After reflecting on his behavior, he decides to make some changes. (publisher).
Date Published:2011

"Edited by Yvette Ghione"--Prelim. The busy but careless beaver spends his days following random impulses, rarely thinking things through and leaving in his wake a devastated forest filled with stumps, half-nibbled trees and injured, homeless animals. But then one day the beaver finds himself on the wrong side of a falling tree, which as it turns out, is just the thing to knock some sense into him. After reflecting on his behavior, he decides to make some changes. (publisher).

Date Published:2011

Bad Kitty makes a movie

Bruel, Nick,


When Uncle Murray accidentally uploads a video of Kitty to Viewtube, it goes viral, and Kitty becomes a star--kind of.
Date Published:2023

Paws. 5, The trouble with Leo

Fairbairn, Nathan,


"After an unfortunate run-in with a boy from class, the PAWS girls find themselves locked in an escalating turf war with his competing dog walking business, SCAMPS"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Fumiko and a Tokyo tragedy : a Great Kanto Earthquake survival story /

Griner, Susan,


When the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes Tokyo on September 1, 1923, twelve-year-old Fumiko must navigate the ensuing chaos and confusion in her fight for survival. Includes information about the Great Kanto Earthquake, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
Date Published:2023

Hettie and the London Blitz : a World War II survival story /

Walsh, Jenni L.,


After helping prepare their London home for German bombing raids, young Hettie and her brothers are sent to safety in the countryside, where she strives to keep them connected to each other and their parents.
Date Published:2021

Tara and the towering wave : an Indian Ocean tsunami survival story /

Oxtra, Cristina,


While vacationing in Thailand for the holidays, Tara and her mother are thrown into survival mode when a massive tsunami sweeps through Phuket.
Date Published:2021

Noelle at sea : a Titanic survival story /

Smith, Nikki Shannon, 1971-


In 1912, thirteen-year-old Noelle and her parents are aboard the Titanic, when she is awoken to a sinking ship and must evacuate to a lifeboat with her mother, but first she has to find and help her new friend, Pauline, who is in steerage.
Date Published:2019

The face in the mirror and other scary stories

Brallier, Max,


The face in the mirror -- Like pulling teeth -- As you wish -- The fox in the circle -- A teacher should know better. A collection of five scary stories.
Date Published:2025

The Secret Explorers and the plant poachers

King, SJ,


"Learn all about forest life, the amazing Venus flytrap, and the importance of conservation in the exciting eighth adventure with The Secret Explorers. This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet -- and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission... In this installment, Leah the biology expert and Gustavo the history buff are whisked away on a mission to a forest in North Carolina. There, they meet a botanist working to protect the amazing Venus flytrap -- an endangered species of plant -- from being stolen by poachers and sold for money. It'll take every bit of brainpower, bravery, and expertise that Leah and Gustavo have to stop the poachers and rescue the plants. Packed with fun illustrations and facts about plants, forest, wildlife, and the importance of conservation[...]" --
Date Published:2021

"Learn all about forest life, the amazing Venus flytrap, and the importance of conservation in the exciting eighth adventure with The Secret Explorers. This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet -- and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission... In this installment, Leah the biology expert and Gustavo the history buff are whisked away on a mission to a forest in North Carolina. There, they meet a botanist working to protect the amazing Venus flytrap -- an endangered species of plant -- from being stolen by poachers and sold for money. It'll take every bit of brainpower, bravery, and expertise that Leah and Gustavo have to stop the poachers and rescue the plants. Packed with fun illustrations and facts about plants, forest, wildlife, and the importance of conservation[...]" --

Date Published:2021

The Secret Explorers and the smoking volcano

King, SJ,


First publishing in 2020. "Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration". In this fun, fact-filled children's book, we join volcanoes expert Cheng on an exciting mission to Mount Yasur on the island of Vanuatu. Joined by biology expert Leah, the team are beyond excited to witness a real-life volcanic eruption. But soon, excitement turns to worry when they realize that people are in danger, and must stage a heroic rescue mission. Kids will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission!" --
Date Published:2021

First publishing in 2020. "Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration". In this fun, fact-filled children's book, we join volcanoes expert Cheng on an exciting mission to Mount Yasur on the island of Vanuatu. Joined by biology expert Leah, the team are beyond excited to witness a real-life volcanic eruption. But soon, excitement turns to worry when they realize that people are in danger, and must stage a heroic rescue mission. Kids will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission!" --

Date Published:2021

My big fat zombie goldfish : any fin is possible

O'Hara, Mo,


"Includes two dangerously hypnotic zombie stories!"--Cover. "When Tom rescued Frankie the goldfish from his older brother's evil science experiment by zapping him back to life with a battery, he never expected his pet to become a big fat zombie goldfish with incredible hypnotic powers but it's helpful when they are thwarting his big brother's evil plans. Tom and Pradeep are about to find out the truth behind the ancient Egyptian Curse of the Cat King, when their evil big brothers crash their overnight stay at the history museum. Dodging booby traps, avoiding evil, possibly mummified kittens ... it's all in a night's work for a zombie goldfish! Then, there's something fishy going on at sports day. All the athletic kids seem to be losing their sporting abilities, while Tom's evil big brother Mark has suddenly become amazing at every single sport. Can Frankie help Pradeep and Tom to foil Mark's evil plans? Or will Mark and his pet vampire kitten, Fang, take home the gold?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2016

"Includes two dangerously hypnotic zombie stories!"--Cover. "When Tom rescued Frankie the goldfish from his older brother's evil science experiment by zapping him back to life with a battery, he never expected his pet to become a big fat zombie goldfish with incredible hypnotic powers but it's helpful when they are thwarting his big brother's evil plans. Tom and Pradeep are about to find out the truth behind the ancient Egyptian Curse of the Cat King, when their evil big brothers crash their overnight stay at the history museum. Dodging booby traps, avoiding evil, possibly mummified kittens ... it's all in a night's work for a zombie goldfish! Then, there's something fishy going on at sports day. All the athletic kids seem to be losing their sporting abilities, while Tom's evil big brother Mark has suddenly become amazing at every single sport. Can Frankie help Pradeep and Tom to foil Mark's evil plans? Or will Mark and his pet vampire kitten, Fang, take home the gold?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2016

Let the monster out

Lucas, Chad,


When things in their town keep getting stranger and stranger, Bones Malone and Kyle Specks team up to solve this mystery, which forces them to face their worst nightmares as they search for the truth.
Date Published:2022