Emerging Readers (Ages 5-8)

Silly best friends Gnome and Rat are back to celebrate Gnome's 133rd birthday. But what about Rat? Join the fun as they create a new holiday and find reasons to celebrate each other.

A stunning picture book celebrating the unsung hero of Black history, photographer Roy DeCarava, capturing the beauty of Harlem in the 1940s through his lens.

In Book 5 of Tales of Sasha, Princess Sasha must stop the Plant Pixies from stealing the flying horses' feathers before their magic disappears.

Celebrate James Baldwin's centenary with his illustrated biography - a captivating tale of his journey from Harlem to becoming a fearless voice for change.

Drake, Worm, and friends battle evil wizard Maldred with help from the Chaos Dragon in this action-packed installment perfect for young readers!

Roommates Bat, Cat & Rat plan a vacation in silly and sweet stories with conflicts, compromise, and mischievous pranks. Will they find a compromise?

Join Muffin and Ziggy in the hilarious and sparkly world of Sparkle Pigs, as they lead a fabulous parade in their fancy costumes!

Enter the whimsical world of Sparkle Pigs, a charming new chapter book series about two guinea pigs on magical adventures in Piggieland!

Young Frankie starts her own news show when her journalist Mama is away, reporting on household news with her sister and an unlikely news crew.

Barbara Lehman's graphic novel To the Rescue! teaches visual literacy to kids with a story of friendship in the arctic. Level Three book for independent readers.

Get ready for the hilarious adventures of the REAL PIGEONS! Crime-fighting heroes who are ready for anything, from monsters to bad guys. Great for fans of DOG MAN.

Join the Real Pigeons as they fight crime and protect endangered birds in this hilarious and action-packed book perfect for reluctant readers! 🐦🕶️ #RealPigeons#CrimeFightingBirds

Real Pigeons Book 3: Nest Hard! Hilarious series featuring crime-fighting pigeons on a mission to save the city. Will they find the perfect nest?

Real Pigeons are crime-fighting feathered friends who eat danger and save the day in this hilarious and action-packed illustrated series.

James and Harriet return to the city in Ursula K. Le Guin's Catwings series. A big adventure awaits as they visit their old alley and uncover a wonderful surprise.

Join the Alden children on a summer adventure on Grandfather's island in this Step 2 leveled reader. Perfect for young readers just starting out!

A reimagined edition of Edward Lear's nonsense verse poem "The Scroobious Pip" with illustrations celebrating diversity and acceptance.

Discover the magic of fairies, butterflies, and more in this fun My First Hidden Pictures activity book. With stickers, crafts, puzzles, and more, kids ages 3-6 will be entertained for hours!

Princess Minna in Castle Tall-Towers loves sorting mix-ups & mishaps in the kingdom! Join her in a fun adventure to tame a unicorn for afternoon tea.

Join Princess Minna on another adventure in this illustrated chapter book as she solves mishaps in the kingdom and races to wake a sleeping prince before a birthday celebration.

This 48-page book is filled with gnome-themed puzzles and activities, including hidden objects and puffy stickers. Perfect for ages 3-6, it encourages creativity and attention to detail while providing hours of entertainment.

Award-winning team creates charming chapter book about a shy bulldozer overcoming fears to make friends. Perfect for emerging readers.

Join Bluey and Bingo on an Easter egg hunt in this coloring book with puffy stickers, based on the popular animated series! Perfect for Easter baskets.

An inspiring collection of poems by women and girls, featuring well-loved poets like Maya Angelou and newer voices like Amanda Gorman. Energizing and empowering.