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The Painter's Butterfly by Rebecca Weber

12-year-old foster child Nova finds a magical easel and learns the true meaning of home.

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Dandelion by Kayla Hicks

In a garden of flowers, Dandelion just wants to be seen as more than a weed and taken home too.

Miles Shares His Smiles by Nancy Lullo

Follow Miles as he shares his smiles on a journey with children of diverse cultures and special needs.

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*Net proceeds go to the Epilepsy Foundation.*

Pinkies Up by Raven Howell

Children gathering in party celebration learn about the importance of cooperation and teamwork.

Skylight by Patchree Jones

A middle grade Thai fantasy where twelve-year-old Sofia Luana and her best friend Cara find themselves in a Thai world in the sky; explores the boundaries of family, friendship, and how to fight a world that wants to use you.

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Roll for Initiative by Jaime Formato

Roll for Initiative follows sixth-grader Riley Henderson as she steps out of her brother’s protective shadow and behind the Dungeon Master's screen, discovering friendship, resourcefulness, and the ability to take initiative on her geeky journey towards independence and self-reliance.

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Enchanted Misadventures with Great-Aunt Poppy by Hallie Christensen

Three siblings must survive the holiday in a spooky, magical house filled with cats and their creepy Great-Aunt Poppy, who they're pretty sure is a witch!

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People Safari by Feather Chelle

Take a journey to spy upon the peculiarities of the world of people through the eyes of animals.

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On Poetry Street by Brian Moses

This poetry collection for 7+ readers includes 52 entertaining poems that will stimulate the imagination and get the creative juices flowing.

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Ghost Writers: The Haunting of Lake Lucy by Sandy Deutscher Green

When the ghost from his nightmares leaves behind cryptic notes, a 13-year-old boy must uncover the dark secret of a cursed lake—
or remain haunted forever.

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River of Crows by N.P. Thompson

A cryptic prophecy. A dangerous quest. An explosive family secret. And a crow with a white feather who is more than he appears…

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Unicycle Dad by Sarah Hovorka

Unicycle Dad shares the inherent struggles and quiet joys of a single-parent, impoverished household.

Meatballs for Grandpa by Jeanette Fazzari Jones

In this sensory-rich picture book, a little girl and her grandparents make the family’s traditional spaghetti and meatballs recipe together―and hope to jog Grandpa’s fading memory.

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No School, My Rules! by Stephanie Lupo Henson

A heartfelt story that takes readers on a lyrical journey through the eyes of a child who questions the need for school.​

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Why Did My Brain Make Me Say It? by Sarah Ziman

In this debut collection for children, Sarah takes the reader on a vibrant journey based on her acute observations of everyday life and language.

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Invisible Things by Susan Andrews, Jerrold Connors, Laura Cooney, and Jennifer Thomas

This fully illustrated zine contains 20 poems that explain the many mysteries that confound modern children.

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Last Girl In by Cheryl Diane Parkinson

Kerry-Ann is determined to carry on playing cricket with her friends. So she devises a daring plan to stay in the game she loves.

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The Groundworld Heroes by Adrian So

When Groundworld is on the brink of extinction, it takes one mole with courage to save the day.

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Autumn Moonbeam by Emma Finlayson-Palmer

With her best friend Batty by her side, can Autumn overcome her shyness, lack of confidence and magical mishaps to be chosen to join Sparkledale Dance Academy?

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Sadie Does Not Like Sorries by Susan Drew

A playground ball. A tussle. A girl who does not like saying sorry.

Sadie Does Not Like Sorries is a story about the importance of apologizing.

Will Sadie say sorry in time to enjoy recess with her friends?

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Arty by Penny Schneider

Arty is not your typical see a fish you fight Betta. What HE wants most of all is a friend. Then along comes a silly sea slug, and his world flips upside down.

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Billy Joins the Circus by Anna Christina

Yes you can! Follow your dreams...
Billy Joins the Circus is a joyful story about a monkey who wants to join the circus.

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Counting Kitties by Sarah Linx

Beginning readers can practice their basic reading and counting skills while learning about situations that pets could get themselves into during a typical day.

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