New Books For the Young!!!

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star- A variety of baby animals are lulled to sleep by a version of the familiar lullaby tailored to their environment.

 


The Mouse With the Question Mark Tail- A very small mouse of unknown origins runs away from school in the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace shortly before the celebration of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee, celebrating her sixty years on the British throne. 

In Harms Way- As Benjamin Pratt and his friends Jill and Robert continue their efforts to save their school, they find themselves dodging two evil janitors, Lyman and Wally, but their team has also grown and now has a secret fund of millions of dollars. 

The Heartbreak Messenger- Quentin is the Heartbreak Messenger--someone who, for a fee, will deliver a breakup message to the soon-to-be ex. His business is surprisingly successful, but as he interacts with his clients, message recipients, and his best friend Abigail, he wonders if his own heart can remain intact. 

Sasquatch In the Paint- Eighth-grader Theo Rollins' growth spurt has Coach Mandrake trying to transform him into a basketball star, but training time is hurting the science club's chances of winning the "Aca-lympics," and being accused of stealing could mean Theo is off both teams.

The Third Door- Sonia, Rye, and his brothers have survived the perils behind the golden and silver doors, but Weld is still under threat from the skimmers, and the companions must pass through the ancient wooden door in a last, desperate effort to save their world. 

Al Capone Does My Homework- Moose Flanagan, who lives on Alcatraz along with his family and the families of the other prison guards, faces new challenges when his father is promoted to Associate Warden.

The Case of the Toxic Mutants- Danny Dragonbreath and his friends try to help the senior reptiles of Sunny Acres find a lost item.

Randolph Caldecott: The Man Who Could Not Stop Drawing- Available in time for the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal. An utterly unique biography of the remarkable artist the award honors: Randolph Caldecott, the father of the modern picture book. Includes never-before-published drawings by Caldecott himself.