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Nat again

Scrivan, Maria,


Graphic novel. The most popular girl in school is throwing the biggest party of the year, and everyone is invited but Nat. Gasp! As Nat wonders why, she becomes tangled in her own 'thought traps'--the false stories she's created in her mind. Did she say something hurtful or do something wrong? Maybe she's just too uncool to be included? Before jumping to conclusions, can Nat get out of her own head long enough to find the truth?
Date Published:2026

Graphic novel. The most popular girl in school is throwing the biggest party of the year, and everyone is invited but Nat. *Gasp!* As Nat wonders why, she becomes tangled in her own 'thought traps'--the false stories she's created in her mind. Did she say something hurtful or do something wrong? Maybe she's just too uncool to be included? Before jumping to conclusions, can Nat get out of her own head long enough to find the truth?

Date Published:2026

Who's making that big stink?!

Lunde, Darrin P.,


Animals make all sorts of smells for all sorts of reasons! Can you guess the stinker from its stink? Simple clues and laugh-out-loud art make this guessing game perfect for rowdy read-alouds. Fun facts from a world-class zoologist reveal the science behind the stink.
Date Published:2026

The dream of an education : how Phymean Noun built a school

Hughes, Susan, 1960-


Introduction: Phymean dreams -- The early years -- A dark world -- Years of danger and fear -- Starting over -- Reuniting -- Cambodia at peace -- Lunch by the river -- No time to waste -- New challenges, new opportunities. This illustrated nonfiction book introduces young readers to Phymean Noun and her mission to give Cambodian children living in poverty access to education. As a child, Phymean Noun dreamed of learning to read and write, but this was impossible growing up under the Khmer Rouge government in Cambodia. But Phymean persevered and made her impossible dream a reality, eventually going on to open a school to help other children who dreamed of an education.
Date Published:2026

Introduction: Phymean dreams -- The early years -- A dark world -- Years of danger and fear -- Starting over -- Reuniting -- Cambodia at peace -- Lunch by the river -- No time to waste -- New challenges, new opportunities. This illustrated nonfiction book introduces young readers to Phymean Noun and her mission to give Cambodian children living in poverty access to education. As a child, Phymean Noun dreamed of learning to read and write, but this was impossible growing up under the Khmer Rouge government in Cambodia. But Phymean persevered and made her impossible dream a reality, eventually going on to open a school to help other children who dreamed of an education.

Date Published:2026

Color in nature : secrets of animal survival

Aitken, Stephen, 1953-


Ten of the most colorful animals in the world -- Animal studio : making color from light -- Making an impression : mating and dominance -- The art of invisibility : now you see me...now you don't -- Defense : warnings, deceptions and confusion -- Conserving nature's palette. Animals like rainbow-colored parrots, red-nosed mandrills and brilliant blue peacocks use their vibrant colors to survive. ... But even with the power of color on their side, many of these species, their habitats and food sources are under threat. We need to conserve the entire spectrum of the animal world to maintain a healthy and colorful planet for all life on Earth.
Date Published:2026

Ten of the most colorful animals in the world -- Animal studio : making color from light -- Making an impression : mating and dominance -- The art of invisibility : now you see me...now you don't -- Defense : warnings, deceptions and confusion -- Conserving nature's palette. Animals like rainbow-colored parrots, red-nosed mandrills and brilliant blue peacocks use their vibrant colors to survive. ... But even with the power of color on their side, many of these species, their habitats and food sources are under threat. We need to conserve the entire spectrum of the animal world to maintain a healthy and colorful planet for all life on Earth.

Date Published:2026

It's my bird-day!

Willems, Mo,


Various publishers. The Pigeon has the hat. And the hot dog cake! He is ready for the presents! But... do YOU think The Pigeon can handle his BIG bird-day surprise!?!
Date Published:2026

10 shocking facts about capybaras

Watt, Mélanie, 1975-


Dive into the fact-packed picture book and uncover the secrets, some cute, some curious, some not so much of these lovable oversized rodents.
Date Published:2026

I survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 : the graphic novel

Ball, Georgia,


Graphic novel. "Based on the novel...by Lauren Tarshis"--Title page. A day no one will ever forget... Danny Crane and his mom moved from New York City to Pearl City, Hawaii two months ago. Every day since, Danny has been making a plan to get back to NYC. He's not afraid of the crime or dark alleys there. And he's not afraid to stow away on the next ship out of Pearl Harbor. But that morning, the skies fill with fighter planes. Bombs pound the harbor. Bullets rain down on the beaches. Danny is shocked--and, for the first time, truly afraid. He's a tough city kid. But can Danny survive the day that will live in infamy?
Date Published:2026

Graphic novel. "Based on the novel...by Lauren Tarshis"--Title page. A day no one will ever forget... Danny Crane and his mom moved from New York City to Pearl City, Hawaii two months ago. Every day since, Danny has been making a plan to get back to NYC. He's not afraid of the crime or dark alleys there. And he's not afraid to stow away on the next ship out of Pearl Harbor. But that morning, the skies fill with fighter planes. Bombs pound the harbor. Bullets rain down on the beaches. Danny is shocked--and, for the first time, truly afraid. He's a tough city kid. But can Danny survive the day that will live in infamy?

Date Published:2026

Cat ninja. Vol. 04, Welcome to the 'burbs

Cody, Matthew,


Graphic novel. Cat Ninja's back in a suburban tale of quiet streets, backyard barbecues, and...goldfish? Our hero and his family are in for a long summer in Peaceful Valley, where there's nothing for a crime-fighter to fight. But when an odd neighbor gives an even odder gift, it doesn't take long for Cat Ninja to figure out that just below the surface of the 'burbs, something really stinks--and it isn't just the fish flakes factory. Plus a bonus Cat Ninja Tale starring Adonis!
Date Published:2022

Graphic novel. Cat Ninja's back in a suburban tale of quiet streets, backyard barbecues, and...goldfish? Our hero and his family are in for a long summer in Peaceful Valley, where there's nothing for a crime-fighter to fight. But when an odd neighbor gives an even odder gift, it doesn't take long for Cat Ninja to figure out that just below the surface of the 'burbs, something really stinks--and it isn't just the fish flakes factory. Plus a bonus Cat Ninja Tale starring Adonis!

Date Published:2022

The lunch club. Vol. 08, The puzzle of doom

Pelletier, Dominique,


Graphic novel. Translated from the French. School's back in session at Pleasant Valley Elementary. Time for a talent show, trying out for the team, making friends with the new exchange student. But there's someone else new haunting the halls this year too. Can Tia solve the puzzle before Leo and Mr. Peabody are ghost-busted forever?
Date Published:2025

Wings of fire, the graphic novel. Vol. 09, Talons of power

Deutsch, Barry,


Graphic novel. Turtle the SeaWing isn't one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he'd use his animus powers to help Pyrrhia - instead of keeping his abilities a secret. Now that Darkstalker, the charming but dangerous dragon from Pyrrhia's most notorious legends, has returned, Turtle knows what he needs to do: hide. And stay hidden. As he watches Darkstalker from the shadows, Turtle realises that someone needs to stop the powerful dragon. A real hero. But Turtle is running out of time to find one, which means... he might have to save the day himself.
Date Published:2026

Graphic novel. Turtle the SeaWing isn't one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he'd use his animus powers to help Pyrrhia - instead of keeping his abilities a secret. Now that Darkstalker, the charming but dangerous dragon from Pyrrhia's most notorious legends, has returned, Turtle knows what he needs to do: hide. And stay hidden. As he watches Darkstalker from the shadows, Turtle realises that someone needs to stop the powerful dragon. A real hero. But Turtle is running out of time to find one, which means... he might have to save the day himself.

Date Published:2026

Bubbly beautiful Kitty-Corn

Hale, Shannon,


Various publishers. Kitty helps her best friend Unicorn accomplish his dream of being a mermaid, but despite an elaborate DIY mermaid tail, the friends' trip to the beach does not go as planned and Unicorn's insecurities ermerge.
Date Published:2024

A big guy took my ball!

Willems, Mo, 1968-


Various publishers. Piggie is upset because a whale took the ball she found, but Gerald finds a solution that pleases all of them.
Date Published:2013

My new friend is so fun!

Willems, Mo, 1968-


Various publishers. Gerald the elephant and Snake fear that Piggie and Brian Bat will have so much fun together they will no longer need their best friends.
Date Published:2014

Are you ready to play outside?

Willems, Mo, 1968-


Various publishers. Friends Elephant and Piggie are playing outside when it starts to rain, and then they must decide what to do.
Date Published:2008

Should I share my ice cream?

Willems, Mo, 1968-


Various publishers. Gerald the elephant has a big decision to make, but will he make it in time?
Date Published:2011

Watch me throw the ball!

Willems, Mo, 1968-


Various publishers. Gerald the elephant tries to tell Piggie that ball-throwing is serious business, but Piggie just wants to have fun.
Date Published:2009

I broke my trunk!

Willems, Mo, 1968-


Various publishers. Gerald the elephant tells his best friend Piggie a long, crazy story about how he broke his trunk.
Date Published:2011

Listen to my trumpet!

Willems, Mo, 1968-


Various publishers. When Piggie plays her new trumpet for Gerald, the elephant decides he must be honest in his response.
Date Published:2012

Waiting is not easy!

Willems, Mo, 1968-


Various publishers. Piggie tells Gerald she has a surprise for him, but it is not there yet so Gerald must be patient.
Date Published:2014

Cat Ninja. Vol. 05, Cat's claw

Cody, Matthew,


Graphic novel. Chiefly illustrations. Cat Ninja created by Matthew Cody and Yehudi Mercado. Mystery of the cat's claw -- The fast and the furriest -- Bat ninja -- Puppynappers -- Training for trouble -- TOast3r. In Cat's Claw, a new band of baddies comes to town looking to settle an old score, and Cat Ninja gets some help from his friends--the vaguely villainous and the half -heartedly heroic--to face them in this four-part tale.
Date Published:2023

Graphic novel. Chiefly illustrations. Cat Ninja created by Matthew Cody and Yehudi Mercado. Mystery of the cat's claw -- The fast and the furriest -- Bat ninja -- Puppynappers -- Training for trouble -- TOast3r. In Cat's Claw, a new band of baddies comes to town looking to settle an old score, and Cat Ninja gets some help from his friends--the vaguely villainous and the half -heartedly heroic--to face them in this four-part tale.

Date Published:2023