New Children's Books June 2023

"Ivy, Flame, and the rest of Ruby dorm must find the final piece of the treasure map, which will lead them to the Unicorn's Diamond, but someone else is determined to find it first"--

"In the animal kingdom, just like the human one, families come in all shapes and sizes. Meet some very different animal families, and discover who does what. Throughout the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, you'll begin to see animals in a whole new light. Discover who's the boss, who looks after the children, and who's in charge of getting dinner. Meet a different animal family on every page, learn about what it's like to live in the group,...

Joy, a twelve-year-old transgender girl, fights for her right to cheer in Texas.

Celebrates the lives of 52 more leaders, heroes, sportspeople and artists of color from around the world.

"In this book, early readers will learn about how rainbows form in the sky. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how raindrops refract light to form rainbows. A picture diagram shows how rainbows form from white light and make a spectrum, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about rainbows online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

""The shape of the earth is a sphere." So begins The Shape of You, as a mother tells her toddler daughter about the shapes that make up their lives--and the reader is invited into their cosy world. There's the triangle hill their house is on, the square of their kitchen table, the cubes of ice in their drinks... There's also the shape of light (all the colours of the sunset) and the shape of the wind (a scarf flapping). As the shapes transmute from...

Longing for connection, to be understood, quiet and shy Birdie, who finds comfort in nature and books, finally gets her wish with the arrival of Sunny, the nature-loving new girl whose smile makes Birdie’s heart happy.

"Think you know all about the chupacabra? Think again! This doglike cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. What are chupacabras' favorite snack? Do the hairless beasts like snuggling with stuffed animals? Uncover these exciting facts and more through entertaining photos and easy-to-read text that supports struggling readers and engages monster fans alike"--

"This interactive adventure book places the reader in the position of an outlaw mermaid who must free family members imprisoned by the evil ruler of Atlantis by finding a lost relic."

On a rainy day, a young artist struggles to find inspiration--until she remembers all the things she loves that are black and white.