Mouse Loves Spring
Join author Lauren Thompson and Mouse in celebrating Spring. Erdogan’s bright acrylic paintings and Thompson’s nicely crafted guessing game introduce Mouse and readers to the joys that can be found Read more...
Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World
When a tornado strikes town, Ivy’s house is destroyed beyond repair. Feeling invisible and ignored in the aftermath of the storm, Ivy internalizes her trauma. To make matters worse, Ivy’s Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on June 12, 2018
Dory Fantasmagory
More than anything, Dory’s family tells her, “Don’t.” Don’t make up stories, or friends, or adventures. Don’t get in the way. Don’t cause trouble. But Dory can’t help but do Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on May 18, 2018
Some Kind of Happiness
Finley’s parents are on the edge of a divorce and she is sent to live with grandparents she has never met. When the woods behind her grandparent’s house resemble her Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 23, 2018
Bradford Street Buddies: Backyard Camp-Out
While cleaning out the garage with their parents, Jada and Jamal stumble upon an old tent, inspiring the idea for a backyard barbeque and camp-out. Their neighborhood friends, Carlita and Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on February 2, 2018
Gaston
One day, Gaston’s family goes to the park and meets Mrs. Bulldog’s family, which includes the feisty Antoinette. Gaston and Antoinette couldn’t be more different, but as the mothers’ look Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 30, 2017
The Hopefuls
Beth finds herself hating Washington, D.C. after she moves there for her husband Matt's career. In the middle of figuring things out, Matt and Beth become best friends with Matt's Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on November 9, 2017
Bad Romance
Grace’s home life is far from perfect. With a controlling step-father and a mom with undiagnosed OCD, Grace has a lot to overcome. Enter Gavin: dreamy, a musician, and a Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on October 20, 2017
The World from Up Here
Wren is an anxious twelve-year-old with many fears, especially of Witch Weatherly, the legendary old woman who lives by herself up on Creeper Mountain. When Wren’s mother is admitted to Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on September 12, 2017
The Last Message Received
You don’t always remember the first words someone says to you, but you often remember the last. In this book by Emily Trunko and originally inspired by tumblr posts, readers Read more...
Beach Baby
A day at the beach comes to a close as the sun begins to set; a mother cuddles her sleepy little one, giving comfort and promises that more adventures await Read more...
We Are Okay
After tragedy struck, Marin left San Francisco behind, along with her home and everyone she knew. Staying alone in her New York dorm over winter break, she will be forced Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on August 11, 2017
Sofia Martinez: Abuela’s Birthday
Abuela’s (Grandma’s) birthday is coming up and Sofia wants to make her a nice surprise for her big day: a piñata! With the help of her cousins, Sofia’s progress on Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 23, 2017
Everywhere Babies
Babies come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Still, they share so many traits. Each two page spread in this book begins with “every day, everywhere” and then shows with Read more...