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Caldecott-winning artist of A Sick Day for Amos McGee, Erin Stead, dazzles once again in this ode to the first stirrings of spring.

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers is the winner of the 2004 Caldecott Medal, the 2004 winner of the Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books, and the winner of the 2006 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video.

In his latest graphic novel, Dragon Hoops, New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang turns the spotlight on his life, his family, and the high school where he teaches.

A nonfiction graphic novel for middle grade readers about notable female astronauts.

Stargazing is a heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel in the spirit of Real Friends and El Deafo, from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Jen Wang.

Written by Bea Birdsong and illustrated by Nidhi Chanani, I Will Be Fierce is a powerful picture book about courage, confidence, kindness, and finding the extraordinary in everyday moments.

From writer/illustrator Maxwell Eaton III, The Truth About Crocodiles is the fifth installment in his hilarous series offering another lighthearted look filled with useful facts about crocodiles that will make you laugh so hard, you won't even realize you're learning something! Did you know that crocs often keep rocks in their stomachs in order to stay underwater longer?Did you know that baby crocs make sounds similar to kittens when they hatch?Did you know that crocs have a lot of teeth, but don't actually chew their food?Discover these facts and more in this addition to the popular series that combines raucous amounts of humor with a surprising amount of information on beloved animal friends.

In Bad Kitty: Searching for Santa, by bestselling author/illustrator Nick Bruel, Kitty's back for another Christmas tale-this time involving Santa and complete with a colorful poster! In this hilarious story, Kitty battles with Santa and loses. Or does she?Kitty wants to write a letter.Actually, she wants to write a letter to Santa. But has Kitty been good this year? Hmmm . . . Kitty's not so sure.She writes the letter anyway and is soon on her way to meet Santa in real life at the mall! Will she make it in time? Will Santa give Kitty what she's asking for?

There's terrible news in the neighborhood next to Kitty's! A conflict there is growing worse and worse. It started as an argument and has now turned into a full-fledged fight. Worst of all: The cat shelter has been destroyed.Kitty's family decides it's time to do something to help. They have an idea to foster as many displaced kittens as possible. Kitty won't mind, right?Well . . . not exactly. Kitty does seem to mind.She minds A LOT. Will our favorite bad-tempered friend learn to share her space, her food, and **GASP!** her toys?Find out in Kitten Trouble, this hilarious and poignant addition to the Bad Kitty series from bestselling author and illustrator Nick Bruel.

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of famed artist Pablo Picasso.Pablo Picasso was co-founder of the Cubist movement, and an inventor of art forms such as constructed sculpture and collage. An extremely prolific and multi-faceted artist, he produced a wide variety of extraordinary artworks throughout his long lifetime, including the Guernica and The Young Ladies of Avignon oil paintings. His creative, revolutionary style continues to mesmerize the world to this day, and he is one of the most influential and universally renowned artists of the 20th century.About the Pocket Bios series: Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.Love art? Don't miss the Pocket Bios about Frida Kahlo and Vincent van Gogh.

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography about John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States.John F. Kennedy was an incredibly popular American politician who served as 35th President of the United States from 1961 to 1963, during the Cold War. As president, he most notably supported the African American Civil Rights Movement, authorized the Bay of Pigs invasion on the southern coast of Cuba, and dealt with the Cuban Missile Crisis. His family was greatly admired around the world, and his tragic assassination in Dallas, Texas, had a lasting effect on the American psyche. About the Pocket Bios series:Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more. Looking for biographies about political figures? Don't miss the Pocket Bios for Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Gandhi.

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of martyr and Roman Catholic saint, Joan of Arc.Joan of Arc was a teenager known for her instrumental role in the Hundred Years' War between the rulers of France and England. Guided by religious visions, she fearlessly helped King Charles VII win back the French throne from the British. After being captured and burned at the stake, she was declared a martyr and canonized as a saint in the Roman Catholic church. Joan of Arc is a national heroine and patron saint, as her legend remains popular and fascinating to this day. About the Pocket Bios series:Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more. Looking for biographies about women in history? Don't miss the Pocket Bios about Princess Diana, Cleopatra, Coco Chanel, Rosa Parks, Marie Antoinette, and Pocahontas.

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of famous British royal, Princess Diana. Princess Diana was the wildly popular first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales. Known as "the People's Princess," she was involved in many charities, including the British Deaf Association, and supported other controversial causes like AIDS and the ban of landmines. From her engagement to Prince Charles, Princess Di had a special connection with the public in England and around the world. Her tumultuous marriage was subject to aggressive media attention, and she was forever memorialized in the hearts of the British people after her death in a tragic car crash in Paris.About the Pocket Bios series:Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more. Want to know more about women in history? Don't miss the Pocket Bios about Cleopatra, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank, Marie Antoinette, Joan of Arc, and Pocahontas.

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of the Buddha, founder of the fourth-largest religion in the world.

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of famed artist Vincent van Gogh.

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of Native American teenager Pocahontas.

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of the last queen of France, Marie Antoinette.

An adorable cautionary tale from Caldecott Honoree Vera Brosgol.

From This One Summer co-creator Mariko Tamaki comes a hilarious and poignant story of teen heartbreak and friendship.

Goofy, gross, demented, and delicious! K.A. Holt has created a classic tale of middle-school angst...the difference being that this illustrated novel is written entirely in Haiku. Middle school is tough enough, but it''s even worse when your classmates include lifers (regular humans), nasty blood-sucking creatures called chupacabras, and zombies. Loeb (pun fully intended) falls into the last category and, unfortunately for him, he has a huge crush on a human girl (major no-no). Can he push past the stereotypes and the different cliques to win his school''s haiku competition and impress the girl?In scenes set around a lunch table (the menu: brains) and around the school, eyes roll and jaws drop (literally). Also featured in the cast of characters is Carl, a chupacabra (bloodsucking critter) and Mrs. Fincher, a sympathetic and seductive librarian.

Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's picture book about the aftermath of Humpty Dumpty's famous fall-and Humpty's determination to overcome his fear to reach great new heights.

All Kitty wants to do is play her favorite video game. But Kitty has been playing her video game for FIVE hours. Now it's time for Kitty to:go outside,draw a picture, read a book,do anything other than play video games.Kitty doesn't want to do any of these things. . . but eventually she does anyway, and discovers that some things are way more fun than video games.

A healthy ocean is home to many different kinds of animals. They can be big, like a whale, tiny, like a shrimp, and even scary, like a shark. Even though sharks can be scary, we need them to keep the oceans healthy. Unfortunately, due to overfishing, many shark species are in danger of extinction, and that can cause big problems in the oceans and even on land. What would happen if this continued and sharks disappeared completely?Artist Lily Williams explores how the disappearance would affect other animals across the whole planet in this clever book about the importance of keeping sharks, and our oceans, healthy.

Matthew Swanbeck has a classic problem. Back in seventh grade, his dad talked him into playing the trumpet instead of the drums. Now he's a lowly brass player in the school marching band. Until one day he has an epiphany: He can start his own band, play in all the cool rock venues, even go on tour ... if only he can scrape together the cash to buy a drum set. But how will he ever get the money together when The Man thwarts him at every turn, taking taxes out of his paycheck, forcing him to mow the lawn for a measly $10 a week, and creating all of those rules that get in the way of dreams? It's one teen against the system in this light-hearted look at the challenges and rewards of chasing your dreams.

Do you want a deliciously epic journey with sword wielding bunnies, magician bunnies, bunny knights rescuing bunny princesses, thieving bunnies, bunnies that make really bad henchmen, witch bunnies, and a non-bunny evil queen seeking world domination?! That was a rhetorical question.

It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him?

From classics like "Puss in Boots" and "Goldilocks" to obscure gems like "The Boy Who Drew Cats," this title has something to offer every reader. It features seventeen fairy tales that are adapted and illustrated in comics format by seventeen different cartoonists.