In an attempt to find the perfect pet, Evie soon realizes her plain old cat Sasha unknowingly fits the bill.

"From the bestselling and Governor General's Award-winning author of On the Trapline comes a beautifully told and comforting picture book about a boy's journey to overcome generational trauma of residential schools. Deep in the night, when James should be sleeping, he tosses and turns. He thinks about big questions, like why we don't feel dizzy when the Earth spins. He looks at the stars outside his bedroom and thinks about the night sky stories his kōkom has told him. He imagines being a moshom himself. On nights like these, he follows the moonlit path to his mother's bedroom. They talk and they cuddle, and they fall asleep just like that. One day, James's kōkom takes him on a special walk with a big group of people. It's called a march, and it ends in front of a big pile of things: teddy bears, flowers, tobacco ties and little shoes. Kōkom tells him that this is a memorial in honor of children who had gone to residential school but didn't come home. He learns that his kōkom was sent away to one of these schools with her sister, who didn't come home. That night, James can't sleep so he follows the moonlit path to his mother. She explains to James that at residential school when Kōkom felt alone, she had her sister to cuddle, just like they do. And James falls asleep gathered in his mother's arms."--

Today is Stompie the zombie's first family reunion in 500 years! Stompie the zombie is so excited that his relatives are coming for a family reunion. After all, it's been 500 years since their last one! But on the way to the GROSS-ery store to pick up some last-minute re-FLESH-ments, Stompie has a BUMPY spill on his cycle and BREAKS A BONE. Luckily, Itchy Witchy is nearby, and she flies him to Urgent Scare on her broom. Will Stompie recover in time to meet and greet his relatives? Find out in this PUNNY story that's sure to tickle your funny BONE.

An interactive experience where the pages become an interstellar portal that allow Zrk and Blrg to meet an alien through the pages ... who just happens to be the reader!

"Commander Julia and her team had one mission: to go out into the vast unknown and answer the greatest question of our universe: Are we alone? But after ten years of searching moons and planets of every size and color, they've found nothing but space dust. Commander Julia decides they will return home after checking ONE last planet. It is here, just as their patience and hope have faded, that their question is finally answered. But when they are confronted with this new more questions than ever before, like what it means to have a home, truly see it, and find your place in it." -- Flap on jacket cover.

Based on bestselling author and award-winning dogsledder Blair Braverman's real-life team of sled dogs! An adorable sled dog discovers the power of teamwork, self-acceptance, and never giving up in this debut picture book. "Dogsled racer Braverman's sweet narrative builds a satisfying case for individuality as a community asset. [Olivia] When's illustrations are...peerless. An absolute pleasure."--Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW)Leap is a sweet, snow-loving sled dog puppy who can't wait until she's big enough to join the team. Each of the other sled dogs is special in their own way. Boo is fast. Donut is brave. Jenga is smart. And Leap wonders: Is she special, too?This empowering story reminds us that anything is possible when teamwork, individuality, and friendship grow in leaps and bounds.Includes an author's note with photos of the real-life Leap and her teammates!

Like a racecar driver in a race, Baby zooms from room to room and crawls all over the place.

"A polecat brags to a porcupine about his unique biological and behavioral traits and demonstrates the surprising snazzy move he uses to ward off predators"-- Provided by publisher.

When a little girl tries to teach her monsters to read he runs away, but she uses word families to find him and save the day.

"When Mango and his grandmother's plans for an ice-cream outing are spoiled by a broken faucet, they devise a plan to fix the leak and get their dessert"-- Provided by publisher.

Through the ups and downs of a baseball game, a young athlete learns about teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience.

"Autumn has come to the farm, and Barn is opening her doors to young guests who choose pumpkins, pick apples, ride hayrides, and showlots of love to all the farm animals [during a fall festival]." --

"Lyrical prose and luminous illustrations welcome the arrival of fall in a season of community and thanksgiving. As colors in nature start to change, animals begin gathering items -- squirrels their acorns, crows their treasures, raccoons the bits and pieces needed to fortify their homes. Animals of all species prepare to gather with each other too, for warmth, for affection, for sharing food or stories. With lilting, rhythmic prose, Megan Litwin heralds the beginning of the season and follows the transition of animals and humans as they prepare for the coming winter. Alexandra Finkeldey's striking limited palette, capturing the preparations outside and in, brings this story of love and gratitude to quietly glowing life."--

A young boy forms a deep bond with an apple tree planted on the day of his birth, and after fleeing his homeland, he carries the tree with him to a new home, finding a lasting connection to both places as it grows.

A peaceful celebration of the memories our loved ones leave with us when they pass. I was sad when Grandpa died. I think about how sad Mom was too. Mom says she misses Grandpa, but all her memories are like shining lights. Grandpa died last November. Now, one year later on the anniversary of his death, a boy and his family light a special candle. It's not a birthday, Hanukkah, or Shabbat candle. It's a yahrzeit candle in remembrance of him, and it will burn all night and all day tomorrow until sunset. But why does it burn for so long? The boy and his family spend the next night and day remembering Grandpa and sharing stories with each other. From his stylish hats, to piano duets, and apple squares for dessert, warm memories of Grandpa shine like stars with them while the yahrzeit candle burns -- and continue to shine when it goes out.

Bear proudly soars above his friends in a hot air balloon... until he realizes he doesn't know how to land! This sweet picture book celebrates both independence and knowing when to ask for help. Bear is on an adventure in a hot air balloon... all by himself! As he flies proudly above his friends--Moose in the lake, his sisters in a tall tree--he feels independent and brave. But, when he's ready to rejoin his friends on the ground, he realizes he has a problem: he doesn't know how to get down! Not all adventures go according to plan, and Bear will have to work up a different kind of courage to ask his friends for help. And of course they'll all join together to bring him home!

"The big moment is here—the start of the first winter games! Most of the forest animals have trained all year, honing their skills to compete in a variety of events. Owl hasn’t trained at all. But Owl isn’t worried! She's always the best at everything without having to train or practice. Her natural talent and confidence are enough—or so she thinks....Katy Hudson brilliantly showcases themes of self-awareness, friendship, and the difference between being confident and being arrogant." --publisher's website.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text celebrate the special relationship between a rabbit and the baby who made her an aunt.

"Brown Bear delights in finding triangles, squares, semicircles, and more in this charming shapes book. With rhythmic, rhyming, read-aloud text, and an oh-so-touchable crinkle novelty cover, it's perfect for the youngest of readers. Featuring Eric Carle's bright, distinctive artwork, each shape is introduced in Brown Bear's natural world. It's an exploration of shapes that will engage all of the senses and delight every child!" --

"A child donates a can of food to their school food drive. But in an unexpected twist, they come to understand what it means to give and receive. A child is excited to donate a can of their favorite Zoodelicious to the school food drive. Their teacher has explained that the food will be given to people in need, along with mittens from the "mitten tree." In the classroom, there's a carpet with one hundred squares, and the goal is to fill each square with a can of food. When the child places their can of Zoodelicious on square 100, everyone cheers, and the teacher puts a snowflake sticker on top to celebrate. But a few days later, the child finds the same can of Zoodelicious among the groceries their mom has brought home. And there's a pair of red mitts, too. "Mom, are we the people in need?" the child asks. The next morning, after having thought of all the people who will receive food from the school and wondering what else they might need, the child donates their too-small blue mittens to the mitten tree at school. Created by an award-winning team, One Can tells a timely and touching story of a child who learns to give and receive--and wants only to give again in return."--

On her first day of school, Rexy, a T. rex, is self-conscious about her big teeth and small arms, but embraces her uniqueness during a schoolyard emergency.

"In this gorgeous, wordless story, a family makes their home on a cliff overlooking the sea. They live peacefully, spending their days exploring the ocean and filling their home with warmth and laughter. But as seasons pass, the waters rise, bringing the tides closer to the clifftop and the house. When a powerful storm rages and giant waves engulf the cliff, the family must leave -- but not without their beloved home." --

"What will we bake today? Babies and toddlers will love cuddling up and discovering the world around them while learning simple concepts about science, nature, and culture" -- (back cover).

"An adorable quokka is not as happy as they look"--