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"My name's Juno Hardwick--and I'm here to save your life."

A gripping, emotionally charged thriller with an unforgettable heroine from the acclaimed author of Dear Daughter . . .

Juno Hardwick's a fighter--or at least she thought she was. A year ago, she had a promising career influencing national security policy at the highest levels. Then her father died and her sister fell apart. Now she's in Los Angeles, rotting on the couch with her sister during the day, working as a bouncer at a bikini bar at night.

So when her best friend Min, a former CIA officer, invites her to join a high-profile security detail, Juno sees a way back to the person she used to be. It's a straightforward job: protect an investigative journalist whose exposés have made her powerful enemies, get her safely through a glittering museum gala, collect a paycheck. Mission accomplished.

But from the moment Juno meets her new team--an enigmatic ex-SEAL, a brilliant engineer, a failed actress, a retired FBI agent who hates her guts--something feels off. They're underprepared and out of sync, and the client, who made a career out of exposing other people's secrets, clearly has a few of her own. Meanwhile, Min's playing a deeper game than she's letting on, treating Juno less like one of the players and more like one of the pawns.

As the gala approaches, Juno finds herself fighting on two fronts, and while she's used to dealing with enemies on the battlefield, she's not prepared for traitors in her midst. In a world where everyone has something to hide--including herself--Juno is forced to consider the possibility that loyalty might be the deadliest weapon of all.

A vibrant and relatable picture book about first-day-of-school nerves that encourages young readers to celebrate new experiences and the big buddies they're sure to make along the way.

It's the first day of school and everywhere our small hero looks there are big kids! Big kids are shouting, playing, and high-fiving each other. Big kids are crowding the halls and hanging out on the playground. It all feels a bit overwhelming. And since it's Buddy Day, the big kids are pairing off with little kids. But maybe having a big buddy won't be so bad--he shows him where to find his classroom and where to hang his coat. He even uses his big kid arms to reach the chocolate pudding! Maybe big kids aren't so scary after all?

With K. L. Going's insightful text and Reggie Brown's energetic art, this perfect back-to-school read shines humor and empathy on that intimidating feeling every kid experiences starting at a new school!

Hop in the tractor and ride along with a corn farmer in this rhyming read-aloud full of things that clack, whoosh, and roll!

It's corn-picking time, and the farmer has all her tools ready! The cornhead gobbles the stalks. The spreader spits out chaff. The grain wagon fills with corn!

This is the farmer, whose happy heart leaps
at the sight of those first golden, glorious heaps!

Corn-picking time is a favorite season on author Jill Esbaum's family farm, and the joy is sure to be shared by young lovers of tractors, trucks, and all manner of machines. Rhyming text pairs with Melissa Crowton's colorful illustrations for a high-energy read kids will ask for again and again. Check out the copious information found at the end of the book to discover more about life on a farm.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

Why does Mr. Gill keep an empty chair in the front of his classroom? Find out in this poignant picture book based on a true story that celebrates a beloved teacher and his commitment to making sure all kids feel welcome.

From art to science, history to math, there are so many things to learn at school! But Mr. Gill's students are most interested in learning about the empty chair that sits in the front of their classroom. He tells them a story from his childhood about his Black best friend, Archie, the racism they experienced at a classmate's birthday party, when Archie was told there wasn't a chair for him, and how it inspired Mr. Gill to prioritize inclusivity and love.

In this true story of bravery and belonging from longtime elementary school teacher Dan Gill and gorgeously illustrated by Susan Gal, readers will learn to always keep an extra chair in their home and in their hearts.

Donal's Real Time Recipes has been designed with busy lives in mind. No marinading or time-consuming techniques, just STRAIGHT THROUGH COOKING.

Think quick sauces while the pasta is in the pot, char-grilled chicken whilst you prep a fresh chopped salad, speedy microwave greens, crisped air-fryer new potatoes - KITCHEN MAGIC using readily avilable supermarket ingredients.

90 FAMILY FAVOURITES IN 30 MINUTES OR LESS from the moment you step into the kitchen to the moment you sit down with a delicious home-cooked meal in front of you.

Recipes include: favourite pasta dishes like Sausage and Creamy Tomato Rigatoni and Basil and Ricotta Linguine; super tasty one-pot suppers like One-pot Spring Lamb and Mint Peas and Chilli Crisp Steak and Noodles; mouth-watering bowl food like Tomato Hoop Soup and Grilled Cheese Croutons and Hot and Sour Prawn and Noodle Laksa.

FOUR STARRED REVIEWS

What would happen if the moon moved in next door? A funny and original story about an unexpected friendship, the essential role of the moon, and our power to connect, even from far away.

"Perfectly captures the curiosity and delight of a child's mind. Adults could learn a thing or two."--Aaron Becker, author-illustrator of Caldecott Honor-winning picture book Journey

When the Moon moves into the long-empty house next door, all the rooms fill up with light--and Stella finally has a friend. But without the Moon in orbit, the world is going topsy-turvy. The tides stop, and the Earth has a new wobble. Stella worries, but the Moon just wants to stay and garden. Can Stella convince the Moon that life on Earth needs the Moon back in orbit? And what will become of her wish for a friend next door?

EDUCATIONAL AND HEARTWARMING: This deeply felt story of an unusual friendship also celebrates the Moon's role in the natural workings of the world. Fun facts about the moon's impact on our planet's environment, animals, and humans are included at the front and back of the book!

PRIORITIZING THE PLANET: Stella realizes that even though she loves having her friend close, the consequences are too significant. She learns to prioritize her planet over herself, supporting Moon in returning to his place in the sky and resuming his role. But she also learns that Moon is never far away!

ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORLD: This clever moon book for kids features a scientifically minded female protagonist who loves the Earth's smallest creatures, is concerned for everyone's well-being, and is interested in space.

BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING GIFT: Perfect for future scientists, aspiring astronomers, moon lovers, bug lovers, and budding gardeners--as well as anyone looking for a new friend.

Perfect for:

• Anyone who loves the moon
• Kids who enjoy science facts and learning about the environment
• Parents and educators looking for picture books with astronomical or STEM themes
• Readers interested in stories with strong themes of friendship and social-emotional learning

"Empowering, heartbreaking, and thrilling in equal measure." --Ivy Pochoda, award-winning author of Sing Her Down

The night Alison was murdered, Rachel could have stopped it.

When Rachel Nardelli finds out Alison Petrucci--her childhood rival--is found dead in Pleasant Pond, the same place the two girls had first said goodbye to each other back in eighth grade, the town of Waterbury is outraged by the fear of losing one of their own--the heir to Maine's largest construction company. But it's a little more complicated for Rachel. She saw Alison the night she died. Callous, she said something she shouldn't have. She stirred up the past. The next morning, Alison was gone.

Plagued by the complicated memories around Alison, Rachel joins her journalism crew to investigate the murder. But as she revisits their fraught relationship, she falls into a web of cruelties that threaten to undo everything she understood about her past.

A psychological drama from the acclaimed Kate Russo, Until Alison is a brilliantly incisive and resonant novel that is at once about class, gender, and the arbitrary nature of violence.

From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, Our Solar System! is a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the members of our solar system from the eyes of Comet, who's been traveling through the Solar System for eons.

Yee-haw! Strap in for one wild ride through our very own Solar System, guided by space-travelin' buckaroo Comet himself, while you travel around meeting one impressive star, 8 unique planets, a handful of dwarf planets, and a bonanza of moons, asteroids, and comets . . .

With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Comet in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to the other books in this series, like Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.