Middle Grade (8-12 yrs)

Head Colds. Neglected Colds. Hay Fever Colds. Why are there so many Colds? Renowned artist André François explains in his own delightful way in Never Catch a Cold, narrating just why the Cold— in all its various forms—continues to flourish. Combining tongue-incheek humor with François’ inimitable black ink drawings, this is a Cold epidemic worth getting in on!

Forty cards for scratchable holiday fun! Whether alone or with a parent, sibling, or friend, kids will have a blast with these tear-out cards filled with holiday-themed games, activities, and jokes. Perfect for a Halloween treat (or trick!).

Design your own adorable Kokeshi outfits with this ultra-cute activity book. The pretty, colorful pages include step-by-step instructions on how to draw Kokeshi dolls and ready-to-color kimonos, accessories, and more.

The oh-so-stylish patterns and up-to-the minute fashions in the Kokeshi’s world make this chic stationery set a wonderful way to connect with friends near and far!

Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Let’s say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometimes confused, inventor.

Die-cut along its edge to mimic the shape of a lucky cat, this adorable journal will bring much fortune and prosperity!

The 8th book in the New York Times bestselling Ivy & Bean series is now available in paperback! Ivy and Bean need some money. Ten dollars, to be exact. Never mind what for.

Every kid worries about making friends at a new school, but when nine-year-old Bud accidentally catches the wrong bus and finds himself launched into deep space, new friends are the least of his problems! At Cosmos Academy, Bud learns that Earthlings are the most feared creatures in the galaxy, and even Earth’s location has been hidden! With the help of his new friend, Gort, Bud goes undercover as a Tenarian exchange student.

When nine-year-old Bud accidentally catches the wrong bus and finds himself launched into a far-away galaxy, making friends is the least of his problems!

What do you get when you combine a word and a number? A wumber!

Ten-year-old Tua—Thai for “peanut”—has everything she needs at home in Chiang Mai, Thailand, except for one thing she’s always wanted: a sister.

A new thrill ride begins in the Amazon rainforest with the latest novel in the Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure series!

You think jackalopes aren’t real? Think again.

Come down to the shore with this rich and vivid celebration of the ocean! With watercolors gorgeous enough to wade in by award-winning artist Meilo So and playful, moving poems by Kate Coombs, Water Sings Blue evokes the beauty and power, the depth and mystery, and the endless resonance of the sea.

Immediately compelling and action-packed, this carefully researched work of historical fiction introduces young readers to the childhood of the famous yet elusive Beryl Markham, the first person to fly solo from England to North America.

What do guys and girls really think? Twelve of the most dynamic and engaging YA authors writing today team up for this one-of-a-kind collection of “he said/she said” stories—he tells it from the guy’s point of view, she tells it from the girl’s.

Inspiration resides in the kitchen for eleven-year-old Jack Witherspoon. And for good reason. When Jack was going through incredibly tough times—battling leukemia for the second time—he sought solace in the Food Network and decided his dream was to become a chef.

This creative art activity pack encourages young artists to make and display their own modern masterpieces. Kids can explore the full-color museum reproductions, get inspired by the open-ended activity ideas developed by MoMA's art educators, and then get...

When thirteen-year-old Josephine moves to Awkward Falls she can’t help but snoop around the dilapidated mansion next door.

Life-sized bugs leap, fly, crawl, and buzz off the page! In this book, dozens of insects—from fascinating fliers to creepy-crawlies—spring to life in eye-popping phantogram 3-D.

Is any superhero cooler than Batman? He’s a crime-fighting vigilante with a tragic past, a lawless attitude, and a seemingly endless supply of high-tech gadgetry. In this fully illustrated memoir, author Michael Uslan recalls his journey from early childhood fandom through to the decades he spent on a caped crusade of his own: to bring Batman to the silver screen as the dark, serious character he was at heart.

“The sun retreated. The colors followed, hunted by the cold. The world turned silver under black. Bright stars freckled the sky. The moon reclaimed its throne.”

Join the youngest crew of astronauts ever to make the trip to Mars! Faced with fearsome dangers and difficult decisions, your choices will determine your fate on the Red Planet.

It’s the best of the worst! This hardcover, full-color edition of the popular series loved by parents and kids alike serves up a wild ride through mudslides, volcanos, shark-infested oceans, menacing mountains, and more.

An embarrassment of pandas, a galaxy of starfish, a shiver of sharks...these are all collective nouns used to describe their groups. Woop Studios, acclaimed for their work on the Harry Potter movies, has illustrated these quirky phrases, creating a series of extraordinarily beautiful art that has been collected here for the first time.

The creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs...

Create stunning cupcakes fit for a princess, with scrumptious recipes, designer liners, and wraparound crowns!Princesses meet cupcakes and it's tastily ever after! Princess Cupcakes has everything parents and kids need to create m...

Ivy and Bean fans can pass important messages and share secret notes with these super-adorable mini notes. Includes 30 colorful fold-and-seal notes and stickers....

Seekers of all ages will delve into their destinies with these revealing fortune-tellingthemed cardsand enjoy every minute of it! Scratch for insightful predictions on everything from friendship to school and beyond. The perfect gift for anyone with a p...

This charming gift book shares the wisdom of one very special dog who found a home and family in his own unique way. Inspired by the true story of Rudy, a troubled shelter dog who overcame the abuse and neglect he experienced as a puppy with the help and...

The Secret World of Whales takes readers deep into the history of human encounters with whales. In conjunction with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Charles Siebert illuminates the latest research on these gentle giants. Readers will...