Collection: Children

Now in paperback!

From the award-winning author of the best-selling Tristan Strong trilogy comes the sequel to Jax Freeman and the Phantom Shriek--a magical series about a special boy who is granted summoning powers from his ancestors.

Seventh grader Jackson "Jax" Freeman recently learned two important facts: one, he's a summoner--someone who can call on the magical powers of his ancestors to help him do amazing things--and two, he isn't the only person with this ability.

After much training, Jax and four of his summoner classmates from DuSable Middle school in Chicago are thrust into a competition called the Tournament of Spirits where they'll face the most skilled summoners from around the world.

But while everyone is focused on winning, Jax is given a special side quest by the elders of the four magical families: he has to spy on each of the competitors--including his own teammates--in order to uncover who is releasing endangered, and very dangerous, cryptids into the arena.

Can Jax take the top spot in the tournament and save himself and his friends from a mysterious foe?

Kwame Mbalia's incredible imagination and world-building talents are on full display in this thrilling adventure that's packed with magic, friendship, non-stop action, and a lot of heart.

Now in paperback! National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins crafts a contemporary chapter-book mystery about a 12-year-old Nepali girl who sets out to solve the disappearance of her Bengali friend's missing jewelry.

Set within a tea plantation in Darjeeling, 7-10-year-old readers are transported across the world to a politically and culturally rich setting, following our brave heroine, Sona.

Sona, a 12-year-old Nepali girl, has struck up a friendship with Tara, the niece of the greedy tea plantation manager who has promised Tara's hand in marriage in order to get his hands on her inheritance of precious jewelry. Then Tara's gold jewelry goes missing. The search is on for the culprit, and Sona must use all her wits in order to prove it wasn't her beloved brother, Samiran Daju, who stole it.

Filled with vivid characters against a complex and multilayered political and cultural backdrop, this novel showcases a strong girl protagonist whom readers will root for. The Golden Necklace is award-winning author Mitali Perkins's latest and most compelling story yet.

Baby Scientist is an adorable board book series that brings fun, accessible science concepts to baby's world using simple language, recognizable settings, and vibrant art. Read them all with your baby scientist!

Baby Paleontologist digs for fossils. With his pickax and brush, he discovers plants and animals that lived long, long ago.

What stories do fossils tell?

What did dinosaurs look like?

Find out with Baby Paleontologist!

Baby Scientist series creator and author Dr. Laura Gehl holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Georgetown. She has nearly twenty years of experience teaching and writing about science for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Don't miss the other books in this series, including Baby Oceanographer, Baby Astronaut, and Baby Botanist!

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From New York Times bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt comes an inspiring, empowering, and heartwarming tale about the powerful connection between animals and humans and the enduring friendships that can change a child's life.

Through beautiful illustrations and compelling text, the story of Brandy and Kat takes the reader on a journey where fear is transformed into courage. Where trust is earned, and love is realized.

Kat has loved horses for as long as she can remember. She's grown up going to the barn, watching her mom ride, and riding herself. But while out on a ride one day, her pony gets scared, and she falls off. Ever since then, Kat has been afraid to get back in the saddle--until she meets Brandy.

Brandy is a rescue horse with a past that makes it hard for her to trust others. From the moment Kat first sees Brandy in the pasture from afar, with her pretty white coat and the unique little scar on her face, she wants to learn the horse's story. Kat sees herself in Brandy and is intrigued, eager to get to know her better. Through patience and curiosity, Kat works through her worries and builds up the courage to get back in the saddle and ride again.

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt shares a heartfelt story--based on her own childhood memories with her real-life pony Brandy--complete with a letter to the reader about the bonds we have with animals that help us feel strong and confident, and sometimes even allow us to conquer fears we never thought possible.

Now in paperback! A clever kids' graphic book featuring theater-inspired poems, told in 3 acts chronicling a musical, from auditions to opening night!

Young thespian fans of Theater Camp and Better Nate Than Ever will cherish this love letter to theater and theater production. Enjoy the show!

An appealing combination of fun comic illustrations and verse, Limelight is a collection in 3 acts and takes place during the mounting of a middle-school musical theater production. From auditions to rehearsals to the drama of opening night, this genre busting, poetry graphic novel gives voice to all things theater.

Script's Tips
Dear actors, advice:
be perfect, precise--
say what the playwright wrote!

Throw in some spice,
some fire and ice,
but please, don't overemote.

Personification of the script, the rehearsal piano, the dressing room mirror and more, these fresh and funny poems prove that all the world's indeed a stage in this unprecedented middle-grade graphic novel.

Back matter includes information about poetic forms and theater terms to further enhance the reading.

A Kids' Indie Next Pick

With lyrical verse and dazzling illustrations, this joyful ode to Black hair will empower readers ages 4-8 to celebrate the historical, cultural, and emotional significance of their natural hair.

From the intricate coils of kings and queens to the cornrowed maps to freedom of African Americans, This Hair Belongs is a heartfelt poetic tribute to Black hair throughout history. Told through powerful verse, stunning illustrations, and fascinating back matter, this Black history picture book pays tribute to the African origins of Black hairstyles and will remind young Black readers that their hair is magical and beautiful and belongs.

JaNay Brown-Wood and Erin K. Robinson deftly weave African and American history into this powerful children's picture book about Black hair, making it an essential nonfiction title honoring Black cultural heritage.

La serie Middle grade escrita por Miriam Mosquera, repleta de misterio, acción trepidante y con un ritmo frenético.

Ser la hija de los responsables del Museo Arqueológico Nacional de Madrid puede ser un lujo: Manuela Jones viaja por todo el mundo y descubre cosas increíbles, pero tiene que hacer todo ello con su hermano mellizo J.J. y, lo que es peor, ¡sin wifi!

Esta vez Manuela y su familia viajarán hasta Santiago de Compostela donde les espera una carrera contrarreloj por las calles milenarias de la ciudad para intentar recuperar la espada de Santiago. Eso si las meigas y los peregrinos lo permiten.

Si empiezas a leer, ¡no podrás parar!

*Intrigas, aventuras y un ritmo frenético que engancha desde la primera página.
*Unos protagonistas con los que los lectores y las lectoras se sentirán identificados.
*Una lectura acompañada de ilustraciones a página completa.
*Entretenimiento y aprendizaje a partes iguales: el libro contiene datos asombrosos y contrastados sobre el misterio que se resuelve.
*Contenido de calidad: con el asesoramiento de la arqueóloga y egiptóloga Myriam Seco, referente entre los profesionales de su campo.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

A middle grade series by Miriam Mosquera--packed with mystery, heart-pounding action, and a thrilling fast pace.

Being the daughter of the curators of the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid might sound like a dream: Manuela Jones travels the world and uncovers amazing things. But she has to do it all with her twin brother J.J.--and what's worse, without Wi-Fi!

This time, Manuela and her family head to Santiago de Compostela, where a thrilling race against time through the ancient streets of the city awaits them, as they try to recover the legendary Sword of Saint James. That is, if the meigas (Galician witches) and the mysterious pilgrims don't get in their way...

Once you start reading, you won't put it down!

*Intrigue, adventure, and a fast-paced plot that hooks readers from the very first page
*Relatable characters that readers will instantly connect with
*Full-page illustrations that bring the story to life
*A perfect balance of entertainment and learning: packed with fascinating and well-researched facts about the mystery at hand
*High-quality content developed with the guidance of archaeologist and Egyptologist Myriam Seco, a leading expert in her field

Air horn blows, tires spin. All Frankie wants to do is WIN!

Frankie the ATV loves to zoom up rocky hills and down bumpy ramps with the other four-wheelers. Today Frankie's friend Pipsqueak is racing for the first time! The off-road course is mucky, but Frankie and Pip won't let a few squishy bogs stop them. Not far from the finish line, though, Pip gets bad-luck STUCK. Will Frankie stop to help a friend when victory is in sight?

This high-energy rhyming read-aloud will bring values and VROOMS to any story time.

Go beyond Star Wars(TM) The Rise of Skywalker with this definitive guide to the final chapter of the Skywalker saga, produced in close collaboration with Lucasfilm.

Written by Star Wars(TM) insider Pablo Hidalgo, this 200-page book is packed with more than 600 images, five stunning original cross-section artworks, and behind-the-scenes photography in this must-have companion.

Uncover the inner workings of the treadable and the secrets of Rey's Jedi library. Discover the Sith fortress world of Exegol and the treasures of droidsmith Babu Frik. Examine the brutal weaponry of the Knights of Ren and the ingenious garb of the Orbak riders. Meet the most notorious criminals of Kijimi and the sociable Aki-Aki on Pasaana. Study the intricate reforging of Kylo Ren's helmet and the menacing armor of the Sith troopers.

With a foreword by Episode 9 writer, Chris Terrio, Star Wars(TM) The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans of all ages.

(c) & TM 2020 LUCASFILM LTD.

Now in paperback! Meet 9-year-old Beth, a no-nonsense truth-teller with five brothers and laugh-out-loud childhood stories.

Debut author Beth Ann York draws on her childhood to tell relatable short stories full of love, family, and laughter. An illustrated, fast-paced chapter-book that 6-9-year-olds will enjoy!

9-year-old Beth marches to her own beat and her family falls right in, from her stern-but-loving mother to her take-no-nonsense stepfather, Bob, to her five boisterious brothers!

Through fast-paced, episodic, and illustrated chapters, young readers will be pulled along with Beth's large family through Beth's everyday life full of love, family, and lots of laughter.

A new and welcomed chapter book heroine to sit alongside Sara Pennypacker's Clementine and Debbi Michiko Florence's Jasmine Toguchi!

A picture book about a lonely ghost who learns to share and is finally fulfilled through friendship.

Gwei the ghost is absolutely famished, but unlike the other ghosts in the cemetery, he won't eat just anything. Luckily, it's Ghost Festival month: the one time a year when ghosts roam the realm of the living. Gwei flutters around the city eating steaming bowls of noodles, hot, hot, HOT chestnuts, and crispy fried fish with chili oil.

Yet no matter how much Gwei eats, his hunger won't go away. As he searches for the perfect meal, he catches someone following him. It's another hungry little ghost! When he hears her grumbling belly, he reluctantly reaches into his pouch to share. To his surprise, he finally starts to feel full.

With charming Chinese folklore-inspired text by Emeline Lee and warm, glowing illustrations by Basia Tran, Gwei the Hungry Ghost is a story about how friendship feeds the soul.

Features illustrated backmatter with more information on the real Hungry Ghost Festival and more spirits of Chinese mythology!