Check out the exciting new releases from Scholastic, out now!
Little ones (ages 3–8) will be delighted by these fantastic reads:
- Award-winning and renowned photographer Walter Wick will draw children of all ages into his world of wonders with Hey, Seymour!, his photographic, fold-out, search-and-find book.
- If You’re a Robot and You Know It with lyrics by Musical Robot and illustrations and paper engineering from bestselling artist and author David A. Carter; comes a childhood favorite with a futuristic robot twist that’s sure to get kids active and singing along.
- Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author/artist Jon J Muth is back with Zen Socks, another beautifully painted picture book that teaches valuable lessons just as flawlessly as it captivates the eyes.
- In When Sophie’s Feelings Are Really, Really Hurt,a sequel to her bestselling When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry..., Caldecott Honor illustrator Molly Bang asks: What hurts your feelings, and what do you do about it?
- A Lucky Author has a Dog written by New York Times bestselling author Mary Lyn Ray and illustrated by Steven Henry is chock full of inspiring answers every aspiring young author would like to know.
Young readers (ages 7–10) are sure to enjoy:
- Help journalist-in-training Emma Perez and friends as they try to solve the mystery of the missing costume in Emma is on the Air #2: Party Drama! by award-winning journalist Ida Siegal.
- Battle Bug: Chameleon Attack! is the fourth installment in the thrilling Battle Bugs series by Jack Patton.
- Shelter Pet Squad: Merlin is the second installment in the charming illustrated chapter book series by Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord, where the Shelter Pet Squad kids find the perfect homes for animals in need!
- Delve into a Winter Wonderland in Rainbow Magic Special Edition: Angelica the Angel Fairy by Daisy Meadows.
Middle school readers (ages 8–12) have wonderful books to choose from:
- Upside-Down Magic is the first book in a new middle grade series by bestselling authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins.
- Award-winning author, illustrator and performer, Kevin Sherry is back with Monsters on the Run, the second installment of his hilarious illustrated chapter book series The Yeti Files.
- Acclaimed author Tommy Greenwald introduces a humorous and illustrated new series with Crimebiters!: My Dog is Better Than Your Dog, about a boy whose new dog may or may not be a crimefighting vampire.
- Award-winning author Inbali Iserles introduces middle-grade readers to a heartfelt adventure in the Foxcraft trilogy; a vivid imaginative and spellbinding magical fantasy. In book one The Taken fox cub Isla searches for her family and discovers the ancient hidden secrets and powers of foxcraft.
For all those young adult readers out there (ages 12 and up):
- Acclaimed author Alyssa Sheinmel has created a compelling and gorgeously written tale of identity and love in Faceless; a story of losing yourself, and the long hard fight to find your way back.
- The Inker’s Shadow by Allen Say is the story of his coming-of-age at a military academy and the discovery of what it means to be American.
- Jennifer McKissack will keep readers clinging to the edge of their seats in her haunting and luminous Gothic YA novel Sanctuary, athoughtful exploration of love and loss—and the ghosts that come back to warn us.
- Untwine by Edwidge Danticat provides a graceful unflinching examination of the bonds of friendship, romance, family, loss, and the strength we must discover in ourselves when all seems hopeless.
- With a unique format, interspersing photos and text to create a provocative portrayal of bullying, Emil Sher’s debut novel, Young Man with Camera is a book that will definitely make readers think.
For younger readers who cannot wait for the holidays to arrive, we have a great selection of books that are sure to bring them holiday cheer:
- Christmas at Last! written by Sam Hearn and illustrated by Penny Dann is a sweet, rhyming story all about family, togetherness and presents!
- Join Clifford and Emily Elizabeth as they celebrate their first Hanukkah in Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah by Norman Bridwell.
- David Ercolini's over-the-top illustrations will have readers saying, “Ho! Ho! Ho!” in a hysterical new version of The Night Before Christmas!
