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The friends Moose and Bear (dogs) and Tiger (a cat), adopted by their human Cathy, are back for another everyday adventure. Short chapters by father and son authors are engaging, accessible, and filled with illustrations.

Mousse, the green-and-white-striped character first introduced in A Day with Mousse, decides to travel south with Barnacle, his walrus friend. Soon they are joined by another friend … is three a crowd? Original characters in lighthearted illustrations combine with an accessible tale of jealousy and friendship in this humorous and recognizable story.

The unlikely friendship between a bird and worm with very different personalities share everyday adventures (and messes!) in Book #2 — as well as winter fun in Book #3, Earl & Worm: Snow Problem and Other Stories. First introduced in Earl & Worm: The Bad Idea and Other Stories, these collections with short chapters stand alone and are equally appealing. 

Amos McGee, the old zookeeper from A Sick Day for Amos McGee and Amos McGee Misses the Bus, looks forward to the first snowfall of the season with his animal friends from the city zoo. Together they enjoy playing in snow, ending with hot chocolate for all. The gentle story is enriched by expressive, tender illustrations — another winner from this husband-wife team.

Spot, a Dalmatian dog, and a white cat with tan markings named Dot (from Please Look After This Cat), promote best care practices and understanding basic behaviors. Humor, information, and illustration combine in this engaging presentation. From the Pet Care series — child-friendly and accessible books about common pets that introduce young readers to their care and feeding. 
 

A jaunty rhyme describes the pleasure of bananas starting with the smile-like shape to the and ways to eat them. Bright illustrations with an occasional die-cut enhance the feel of this bright yellow fruit.

Meet various vehicles (e.g., a fire truck, a train, and even a helicopter) each with their own personality as they each do their specific jobs. The simple illustrations each include something to touch, such as the rough rubbery wheel of a tractor.

Here are little squirrel, raccoon, hedgehog, and mouse … but where are you? Lift the flap to reveal a small mirror until the final spread. The animals ask where the Little Baby is. Unfold the sturdy page to discover a larger mirror and a greeting from all of the animals.

It looks like rain so Little Chick asks different animals for a dry place to wait until it stops. Young fingers can feel the wool of the goat, the chick’s soft feathers, and so on until it finds a place in the cozy barn with a horse. 

A lost duckling is helped by a dog who in turn needs help. Each familiar animal is assisted by another until the duckling helps the horse find fresh water and begins the story again! Cozy illustrations and repeated text make this just right for young listeners.

The misfit detectives are again called into action to solve the mysterious but limited earthquake problem. This newest adventure first introduced the kids in A Royal Conundrum.

Ava, Medusa’s relative, and other so-called monster descendants return to the Acccademia del Forte where they thwart a plot by the Olympians. This decidedly feminist plays with traditional Greek myths in this engaging standalone second book in the Myth of Monsters series.

This weird, wacky, and downright fun and informative look at how disparate things connect is a worthy addition to the FACTopia series.

Actual information about sailing under less-than-perfect conditions combine with a humorous story in this newest Scout survival situation. Other titles in the series: Survival Scout: Lost in the Mountains and Survival Scout: Tsunami.

The unlikely friendship between a long-haired guinea pig and naked mole rat continues in three new stories sure to resonate with young readers. The humor first introduced in Otis & Peanut and Otis & Peanut Forever and Ever remains fresh and fun.

Dragons and their stories have traveled around the world for generations. Meet some in dramatic retellings and evocative illustrations.

Dip or dive into this book that dispels commonly held misinformation about well-known insects and other creepy crawlies. Illustrations further illuminate the information. Also in this series: Everything You Know About Dinosaurs Is Wrong!.

A story about how neighbors with very different styles and personalities become longtime friends is presented with comic illustration and easier-to-read text. This is Book #1 in the Earl & Worm series.

Readers will discover brief facts about plants all around as a jay hawk searches for food. When small flaps on each page are lifted, additional tidbits will be found. The same format is used when readers search for Whose Baby Is This? as a mother goose looks for her young.  

A family of elephants stick together as the sun comes up on the savannah. It travels across the world on other animal families until it ends where it begins again. Rhyming text and die-cuts indicate the passage of the day.

Explore the weather in lively language (both English and Spanish) accompanied by appealing, childlike illustrations. More books in the Whatever the Weather series include: Nieve/Snow, Lluvia/Rain, and Viento/Wind. 

A coming-of-age story for one of the world’s greatest superhero: Wonder Woman. But first she is Diana, Princess of the Amazons. And her fight is just beginning… Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law — risking exile — to save a mere mortal.

Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Follow Kaz and his crew into a world of magic and mayhem as they attempt to pull off ― and survive ―  the job of a lifetime. (Book 1 in the Six of Crows series)

Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Follow Alina Starkov through Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, and Ruin and Rising as she discovers her dormant powers and is swept up in a world of luxury and illusion. As Alina struggles to fit into her new life, a threat to the kingdom of Ravka grows ― one that will test old alliances and challenge the very limits of magic, one that will forge a leader from a frightened girl.