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16[Levine Querido]Alebrijes Donna Barba Higuera Alebrijes is Donna Barba Higuera’s highly anticipated followup to her Newbery and Pura Belpré Medal-winning book The Last Cuenista, which has sold 120K copies and counting. 400 years into a post-apocalyptic Earth, 13-year-old pickpocket Leandro takes the fall for his little sister and has his consciousness placed in an ancient drone, […]

15[Collective Book Studio]Gray Fox in the Moonlight Isaac Peterson With simple poetry and two-color illustrations that overflow with light, Gray Fox in the Moonlight is an evergreen story that illustrates independence, parental relationships, and the powerful bond that calls us home from wandering. Written and illustrated by Portland-based and Alaskan-born Isaac Peterson, this School Library

14[Levine Querido]Ancient Night David Álvarez, David Bowles Ancient Night is an enchanting twist on traditional Mesoamerican tales, featuring luminous artwork by debut artist David Álvarez. This treasure of a book has been called “breathtaking”(Foreword), “richly gratifying” (Kirkus), “spellbinding” (Horn Book), and “one of the best picture books of 2023” (BookPage).

10[Rockpool Publishing]Wishcraft Oracle #3 Stacey Demarco – Author/ Lix Tiethoff – Illustrator Wishcraft Oracle is an empowering set of cards for young and old alike. Children and adults alike love to make wishes and this magic is a part of our lives. From blowing out candles to wishing on a shooting star, wishcraft is an

9[Rockpool Publishing]Wishcraft Oracle #2 Stacey Demarco – Author/ Lix Tiethoff – Illustrator Wishcraft Oracle is an empowering set of cards for young and old alike. Children and adults alike love to make wishes and this magic is a part of our lives. From blowing out candles to wishing on a shooting star, wishcraft is an

8[Rockpool Publishing]Wishcraft Oracle #1 Stacey Demarco – Author/ Lix Tiethoff – Illustrator Wishcraft Oracle is an empowering set of cards for young and old alike. Children and adults alike love to make wishes and this magic is a part of our lives. From blowing out candles to wishing on a shooting star, wishcraft is an

7[CANDLEWICK PRESS]This Is a Story #2 John Schu/Lauren Castillo This book is about the power of finding the perfect book, making it a great choice for the cover of the holiday catalog. John Schu and Lauren Castillo invite us to imagine the myriad ways that books can foster connection and understanding—and how they can empower

6[CANDLEWICK PRESS]This Is a Story #1 John Schu/Lauren Castillo This book is about the power of finding the perfect book, making it a great choice for the cover of the holiday catalog. John Schu and Lauren Castillo invite us to imagine the myriad ways that books can foster connection and understanding—and how they can empower

5[TOMMY NELSON]Cocoa’s Cranky Christmas Beth Hughes This silly holiday story features a grumpy dog who is not ready for Christmas (we’ve all been there with holiday stress!). In this book, you’ll follow the directions to clap, sing, and find the doggy cookies to try to cheer up Cocoa in time for Christmas Eve!

4[GECKO PRESS]Have You Seen Dinosaur? #3 David Barrow A boy, and his friends—dog, elephant and bird—decide to look for a dinosaur in the city. It is surprisingly hard to spot! This absurd, brilliantly interactive, laugh-out-loud picture book is a guaranteed hit with children who will love being the best at spotting dinosaurs. As the friends