Looking for some great reads before they head back to school??
I Am a Dragon by Sabina Hahn (Harper Collins)
The frogs are excited when they spot a Very Big Frog in their pond. But when the creature says that he isn’t a frog, the frogs insist that he’s the one who is wrong.
Red Jacket by Bob Holt (Harper Collins)
Bob loves his cool red jacket. The red jacket makes other seagulls notice him. But when a wave washes it away, will Bob lose his cool and his newfound friends, too?
Monster Mac and Cheese Party by Todd Parr (Little Brown)
Monsters bring their favorite mac and cheese dishes to a wacky potluck. Includes recipes for vegan mac and Todd mac.
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Back to the Bright Before by Katherin Nolte (Random House Books for Young Readers)
When 11-year-old Pet Martin’s dad is injured in a fall from a ladder, the family’s future is compromised. Pet is determined to fix things with good old-fashioned grit…and maybe a little bit of magic.
Lei and the Fire Goddess by Malia Maunakea (Penguin Workshop)
Twelve-year-old Anna must dig deep into her Hawaiian roots in order to save her best friend and her island from an angry fire goddess.
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Viva Lola Espinoza by Ella Ceron (Kokila)
A young adult novel about a booksmart teen who spends the summer in Mexico City, meets two cute boys, tries to learn Spanish, and uncovers a family secret.
Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Razorbill)
Awkward teenagers Bethany and Jacob must navigate blossoming feelings after agreeing to date each other as practice for the real deal.
Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton (Bloomsbury YA)
Saoirse Sorkova, a murderous siren whose very existence is illegal, is forced to work with the prince she hates to hunt a deadly killer–herself. Our quarterly teen subscription box pick!
All available at Blue Willow Bookshop!
