Stuck Together: Pea, Bee and Jay

Like all peas, Pea loves to roll so when he is dared to roll all the way off the farm, he is sure he can do it!  But along the way, a powerful thunderstorm strikes and bounces Pea off course.  Lucky for him, he meets two unlikely new friends, a bee named Bee who thinks she knows it all and a bird named Jay who  can’t figure out how to fly.  On their own, they may not look like much, but if this trio can stick together, they might just help Pea find his way back home!  An early reader graphic novel that’s on many “Best Books of 2020” lists! 

Lily: The Puppy Place

In this favorite series about a family that fosters young dogs, giving them love and proper care until they can find each a forever home, the Peterson family is headed to the beach.  Ready to enjoy a vacation at Fair Harbor Inn, young Charlie Peterson meets Lily, an untrained English cream golden retriever puppy named Lily.  She is very rambunctious and it may be difficult to find a family willing to take this bundle of endless energy.  Can Charlie and his sister Lizzie find a home for this lively pup?  A great choice for pet lovers of all ages.

Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots: Graphix Adventures of the Bailey School Kids

A graphic novel format brings a modern feel to this classic early chapter book series!   The kids in third grade at Bailey Elementary are so hard to handle that all of their teachers have quit.  But their new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, is different to say the least.  She just moved from Transylvania and seems to have some strange powers that help her deal with these mischief-makers.  Her methods may be a bit unusual, but are they just what the Bailey School kids need?  A choice that will keep even the most reluctant reader turning pages after bedtime! 

Press Start: Super Rabbit Boy’s Team Up Trouble

In this latest in the bestselling series for newly independent readers, King Viking, his robot army, and Miss Business are working together to create a perfect storm of trouble in Underland.  It’s up to Super Rabbit Boy and Mega Mole Girl to team up and save the day.  But these two heroes are used to flying solo.  Will they be able to work together to save the day or will their squabbles spell disaster for Underland?  

Mermicorns: Sparkle Magic

When a mermicorn’s horn starts to sparkle, that means she’s ready for Magic School!  Sirena can’t wait to learn to do all kinds of magic around the ocean.  But magic isn’t as easy to learn as she had hoped, and to make matters worse, her school partner, Lily, is way better at magic than she is.  Feeling frustrated and angry, Sirena learns that it is hard to do magic when you’re jealous or angry.  Can she learn to be a good friend and master her first magic lesson?  A new series that ‘s part unicorn, part mermaid and totally magical for readers who love a little imagination in their books!

Mermicorns: A Friendship Problem

Mermicorns Sirena and Lily are best friends at Magic School. They love to find special places to practice their magic so when Sirena finds a spot on the coral reef that's perfect for a club house, she can't wait to take Lily there. But she also wants to invite her kitten mermaid friends to the club...and that makes Lily jealous. Does Sirena have room for old friends AND new ones in her clubhouse? 

J.D. and the Family Business

Eight-year-old kid barber J.D. joins forces with his sister, who has beauty shop dreams, in this hilarious illustrated chapter book series.  J.D. is a barber battle champion. He's graduated from home haircuts to having a regular chair at the neighborhood shop, Hart and Son, and he's making enough money to keep his candy jar stocked and his comic book collection growing. And yet, J.D. knows it's time for his next challenge. He doesn't just want to be the best barber in Meridian, Mississippi—he wants to be the best barber in the state . . . and maybe the country! When his older sister, Vanessa, starts to gain a following online for her hair tutorials, the kids decide that to truly level up, they must join forces. How do two siblings with big personalities, big ambitions, and competitive spirits work together (or not) to take over the hair world?