Sam has a very busy family. Mom works late; Dads projects pile up. Even Sams younger sister Marla is always doing something. Everyone in Sams family has their own idea of what the perfect vacation would look like. But theres one thing they all agree on: they just cant get away right now. So Sam comes up with a different kind of getaway. With a little planning, a few supplies, and a touch of creativity, she finds that her familys dream vacation wasnt so far away after all.

Imagination Vacation

Children's Books

Gigot, Jami

Activities, Crafts & Games

Albert Whitman & Company

Mae and the moon love to play together. Their favorite game is hide and seek. But when the moon disappears one evening and cannot be found, Mae wonders what happened and begins to worry. Determined to find her glowing friend, Mae takes matters into her own hands and sets off on a wonderful and curious voyage through her imagination. This charming book, beautifully illustrated in soft moonlit hues, will capture the hearts of moon gazers everywhere.

Mae and the Moon

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Chicago Review Press-Ripple Grove Press

Nominee, Ezra Jack Keats Award Seb is determined to find some light for his sleepy coastal town. It is so far north, the sun does not shine in winter and the days are cold, dreary, and dark as night. So Seb embarks on a mission to find the sun. Along with his friend Walrus, he makes a plan, collects supplies, and rows far out to sea. Will Seb be able to find the sun and bring its light and warmth back to his town?

Seb and the Sun

Animals

A starry-eyed ode to self-expression and staying true to yourself, inspired by the life and lyrics of beloved icon David Bowie.For as long as David could remember, he felt like a stranger on his own planet. As if he’d fallen to Earth from outer space…David Bowie is one of the most influential artists of our time, beloved for his joyful self-expression and fierce individuality. But how did he come to be this iconic Starman, celebrated by millions around the world? Inspired by the life and lyrics of David Bowie, author-illustrator Jami Gigot imagines the story of a lonely young boy enchanted by the music of the stars―yet no one else can hear the shimmy-shake rhythm that moves through his body. At first misunderstood and ignored, David ultimately finds the courage to be true to himself, sparking a dazzling revolution… At once vibrantly imaginative and true to the spirit of Bowie, Starboy is about embracing your individuality and discovering the cosmic rhythm that hums within each of us.

Starboy: Inspired by the Life and Lyrics of David Bowie

Biographies

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

For fans of Larf and Alma and the Beast, an endearing, funny friendship story from an unexpected perspective. While there are many dangerous creatures in the forest, there's one species that Bigfoot fears most: campers! They're smelly and noisy, and they make a mess of everything. Thankfully, Bigfoot has ten simple guidelines sure to keep anyone safe from these interlopers. Only, when he slips up on Guideline #2 - "Never, EVER allow yourself to be seen by a camper" - Bigfoot's surprised to find himself ignoring his own advice to help one who's lost. Could it be he's had the wrong idea about campers all along? In this fresh, flipped take on Bigfoot, readers discover how reconsidering what we think we know about others can be a great way to make a friend. Jami Gigot's hilarious storytelling features text describing what not to do playfully juxtaposed with art that completely contradicts it!

The Bigfoot Field Guide to Campers: And Other Mysterious Creatures

Kids Can Press

Show young readers that whether they live in the country, city, or suburbs, their backyard is a world full of wonder ready to be explored in this imaginative picture book sure to delight fans of Lucy Ruth Cummins and Gabi Snyder. As children play together, a sandbox becomes a desert, sidewalk chalk drawings become an art gallery, and everything that can be dreamed up is within reach. From forests to hike and mountains to climb, oceans to sail and castles to build, creative little ones don't have to look any farther than their own backyard for wonderful things to be discovered!

The World in Our Backyard

Science, Nature & How It Works

Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

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