Scholastic is excited to launch the following new books for readers of all ages, check them out below!
The littlest children (ages 3 and under) will find joy in these delightful reads:
- Peek-a-Boo Zoo is a sweet animal board book filled with large lift-the-flaps from the adorable world of Joyce Wan.
- My Barnyard: A Read and Play Book! by Betty Ann Schwarts and Lynn Seresin, illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello, is a fun with this innovative board book featuring everyone's favorite barnyard friends.
- Red Light, Green Light by Yumi Heo is an excellent introduction to the rules of the road perfect for the young backseat driver.
For the younger crowd (ages 3 to 8), check out these fantastic reads:
- The Sky is Falling! by award-winning author and illustrator Mark Teague tells his humorous version of "Chicken Little" with a zany twist.
- ABC School’s for Me! by Susan B. Katz, helps kids get ready for school with this clever, rhyming alphabet story illustrated by bestselling artist Lynn Munsinger.
- First Grade, Here I Come! by award-winning author Tony Johnston and David Walker comes the perfect book for first-time First Graders.
The Princess and the Pony by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Kate Beaton is a laugh-out-loud story of overcoming first impressions and falling in love with one unforgettable roly-poly pony.- Scarecrow Magic by Ed Masessa, illustrated by Matt Myers tells the magical story of what happens at night when the moon is high…the scarecrow comes to life.
- Jampires by Sarah McIntyre, illustrated by David O’Connell, is a sticky and fun story about missing jam and the little creatures who can’t stop getting in trouble.
- Believe It or Not, My Brother Has a Monster! is a hilarious, side-splitting cumulative story with a monster twist of an ending from the brilliant minds of children's poet laureate Kenn Nesbitt and talented illustrator David Slonim.
Young readers (ages 4 to 10) will enjoy:
- Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. The Uranium Unicorns from Uranus from Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, an out-of-this-world friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations.
- The Notebook of Doom #8: Charge of the Lightning Bugs by Troy Cummings is the zapping return to the popular Branches Book series.
- Little Rhino: Dugout Hero is the third chapter book from Major League Baseball's 2006 National League MVP, Ryan Howard and his wife, Krystle Howard.
- Ranger in Time #2: Danger in Ancient Rome by Kate Messner is back for the second book in Kate Messner's new chapter book series starring Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever.
Middle school readers (ages 8 to 12) have plenty of awesome books to choose from:
- Award-winning author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown returns for the third installation of the New York Times bestselling Star Wars: Jedi Academy series, The Phantom Bully, in this incredibly original story that captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school—all told through one boy's comics, journal entries, letters, sketches, e-mails, and more.
- Into the Killing Seas by New York Times bestselling author Michael P. Spradlin is based on the true events of the 1945 sinking of the USS Indianapolis and tells a harrowing story from World War II.
- The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny in Wings of Fire #7: Winter Turning by Tui T. Sutherland.
For all those young adult readers out there (ages 10 and up), Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older, introduces a heroine and magic unlike anything else in fantasy fiction, and marks the YA debut of a bold new voice.
For readers who have ever felt bullied, The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Teen by Aija Mayrock, is a kid-friendly, inspiring book is filled with advice, tips, and strategies for how to deal with bullying. It covers everything from cyber bullying to how to deal with fear and how to create the life you dream of having. From inspiring "roems" (rap poems), survival tips, personal stories, and quick quizzes, this book will light the way to a brighter future.
