Summer Books & Goodies

Three sisters spend a transformative summer with their unconventional mother in Oakland, learning about family, country, and themselves.

Return to The Valley with Haru, Yama, and friends in the magical sequel, Haru Book 2: Summer. Follow their quest, uncover secrets, and face new challenges.

Transform sand molding into an adventure with realistic skeleton molds. Create a full skeleton with 15 pieces, perfect for little pirates at the beach or in a sandbox. Age 3+, no batteries needed. Made in China. Dimensions: 11.0 L x 7.0 W x 20.0 H.

Non-binary kid Elle goes on a wild adventure to meet their hero, Nuri Grena, in this zany, heartfelt middle-grade story full of friendship and self-discovery.

Cloud Puppy and friends go on summer adventures at the amusement park, where Cloud Puppy helps Mossquatch overcome his fear of roller coasters.

Three sisters reunite in Japan to rescue their youngest sibling from scandal, facing their family's past while finding hope for the future in Kakigori Summer.

Explore the mysteries of the sea and oceans in this richly illustrated book for kids 8+. Discover fascinating facts on various subjects.

Two small sisters with big imaginations embark on everyday adventures in this charming early chapter book series. Join Stella and Marigold as they make new friends and lots of magical plans. A fun and humorous read for independent readers aged 6-9.

The Big Steps series helps toddlers cope with everyday experiences. In No More Pacifiers, follow two toddlers learning to give up their pacifiers through fun and play!

A best-selling TikTok sensation about a star-crossed gay romance in 1986 Pioneer Camp that shook Russia and changed lives forever.

Join Bug Scouts Doug, Abby, Josh, and Luna on a hilarious camping trip in this graphic novel series! Will they survive the spooky night in the woods? Laugh-out-loud fun for young readers.

Join Plum the peacock as he saves the zoo from an ego-driven intruder in Leave It to Plum! A highly illustrated, humorous novel perfect for young readers.

Experience the inspiring true story of the first Earth Day through a child's eyes. Winner of the Green Earth Book Award. Join the movement for a better planet!

Celebrate the funniest and most unusual winners of the Ig Nobel Prize in this fully illustrated book, featuring research on farting herrings, smelly feet, soggy cereal, and more!

Warriors series continues with Power of Three #2: Dark River. Lionpaw, Hollypaw, and Jaypaw face new dangers and discover darkness within.

"Clever Heroine tackles paranormal intrigue to solve father's disappearance in ADHD reimagining of Hamlet. Perfect for ages 9-12. Award winner! Includes bonus content and educator guides."

Award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith and illustrator Kate Gardiner deliver a heartwarming picture book about family, friendship, and the power of staying connected despite distance.

Join Vera and Beaker as they meet a mantis shrimp and explore Tidal Grove in this fun, easy-to-read series perfect for young readers!

"Grandmother Fish simplifies Charles Darwin's theory of common descent for young readers, exploring the history of life on earth in an engaging way. Includes helpful science notes."

A girl wins a magical goldfish at a fair, ignoring its strange appearance. As she cares for it, the goldfish begins to transform. A story of love and magic.

Join Planet Earth, Narwhal, and Jelly in this funny graphic novel series about heroic animals surviving in the wilderness, with facts about climate change and how to protect the environment.

In Creation Lake, a seductive American woman infiltrates an anarchist collective in France. Taut noir novel of strategy, seduction, and dark humor.

Introducing I Can Read Comics, an early reader series from HarperCollins that combines graphic novel storytelling with visual literacy. Firefly must use their light to find a moonflower in Firefly Night, a Level Three I Can Read Comic.

Eisner and Lambda nominated graphic novel about tipsy mermaids trapped on land, navigating hangovers, friendships, and finding a way back to the sea.