Mira's Diary: Home Sweet Rome

By Marissa Moss
978-1-4022-6609-6

Mira was prepared to travel the world to find her mother—but she never expected that she’d have to travel through time as well. When Mira’s search transports her to 16th-century Rome, she befriends the famed painter Caravaggio and falls into his group of scientists and fellow artists. But Mira quickly realizes this is no place for forward thinkers and is soon faced with protecting her new friends from the evil Madame Lefoutre. Mira’s outmatched 5,000 miles (and 500 years) from home, but she’ll have to succeed if she ever hopes to be reunited with her mother.

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Mira's Diary: Lost in Paris

By Marissa Moss
978-1-4022-6606-5

Mira is shocked when she receives a postcard from her missing mother – from Paris! Her father decides it’s time for a trip to France to search for her. While visiting Notre Dame, Mira touches a gargoyle and is whirled into the past. There she meets the famous painter Degas and catches a brief, shocking glimpse of her mother. Mira begins to suspect that her mom didn’t run out on them but is a prisoner of the past. Can one family on an incredible worldwide adventure stop a plot in time?

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Wonder Light

By R.R. Russell
978-1-4022-7989-8

Deep in the mist-shrouded forests of an old and haunted island, one girl will come face to face with the most elusive and legendary creature: a unicorn.

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This Journal Belongs to Ratchet

By Nancy J. Cavanaugh
978-1-4022-8106-8

This Journal Belongs to Ratchet is the story of one eleven-year-old's quest to make a friend, save a park, and find her own definition of normal. Ratchet tells her story through the assignments in her homeschool language arts journal.

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How Does Sleep Come

By Jeanne C. Blackmore
978-1-4022-7105-2

In her picture book debut, Jeanne Blackmore continues her grandfather Roger Duvoisin’s tradition of creating beautiful books for children. Through her poetic and deceptively simple text, Blackmore has created an ideal sleepy time tale.

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Flower in the Snow

By Tracey Corderoy
979-1-4022-7740-5

Luna and her polar bear friend (Bear) discover a beautiful gold flower growing in the snow. But when the flower fades, Bear goes on a search around the world for another to bring to Luna. It’s only when he returns home that the true strength of their friendship is revealed. A beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates the joys of friendship, A Flower in the Snow has the look and feel of an instant classic.

Dream Big Little Pig

By Kristi Yamaguchi
978-1-4022-5275-4

Poppy has big dreams – lots of them! But following her dreams isn’t as easy as it sounds. It’s a good thing Poppy’s friends and family—who love her no matter what—encourage her to keep believing in herself and making her dreams come true.

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It’s a Big World Little Pig

By Kristi Yamaguchi
978-1-4022-6644-7

Poppy, the adorable, persistent, dreaming-big pig, has a new adventure in store for her: the World Games ice-skating championship in Paris! Poppy is nervous about meeting so many new people in a new place. But, ever courageous and supported by her family (Emma, too!), Poppy embarks upon this exciting adventure head-on.

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I Believe in You

By Marianne Richmond
978-1-4022-6344-6

I Believe In You showcases the spirit of a parent who is on a child’s team no matter what. From a beloved bestselling author who has touched the lives of millions, Marianne’s evocative text and beautiful illustrations will speak straight to a parent’s heart, exploring that feeling of unwavering support. Sure to become a new fan favorite, I Believe In You evocatively portrays the complex and tender emotions all parents have for their children.

My Name is Not Isabella

By Jennifer Fosberry
978-1-4022-4395-0

Ever shot a syrup shooter and hit a china plate dead on? Isabella has! Ever kept your school bus seat and started a movement? Isabella has! Ever thought your cookie was radioactive? Isabella has!

My Name is Not Isabella explores some of the amazing women who changed history. This heartwarming tale empowers young girls to realize their true capabilities while inspiring them to let their own personalities shine.

My Name is Not Alexander 

By Jennifer Fosberry
978-1-4022-5433-8

“Good Morning Alexander,” said the father, “Practice in 30 minutes, but breakfast first.” “My name is not Alexander,” said the little boy. “I am Theodore, the greatest, roughest rider that ever was.” “Well Teddy, don’t be such a BEAR and come down for breakfast.”

So begins the day for Alexander, an imaginative little boy who explores the innovative men who influenced and shaped our world. Travel through history with: Teddy Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, Chief Joseph, Jackie Robinson, Fred Astaire, and of course, Daddy...

Isabella Girl on the Go

By Jennifer Fosberry
978-1-4022-6648-5

The precocious, purple-haired traveler spends the day playing with her dad as she pretends everyday things (like the sandbox) are extraordinary places (like the desert and the pyramids of Egypt). Isabella ends the day in her own home-sweet-home, the most wonderful place to be.

Travel around the world to places like: Pyramids of Giza, Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China, Chichen Itza, Big Ben, and the Statue of Liberty.

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I Love You More

By Laura Duksta
978-1-4022-1126-3

Are you one of the hundreds of thousands, possibly millions, of people that use the phrase “I Love You More” everyday? Are you part of that magical giving and receiving of love? If so, then reach out and embrace I Love You More, a story about a mother and son, and really, if we are lucky, all of us, who every day can say I LOVE YOU MORE!

Once opened, the combination of a heartfelt message, rhyme and rhythm, child-like illustrations and a cleverly conceived flip story, which ends in the middle and starts from either side, will show you what love looks like from both a parent and a child’s perspective.