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Kim Long, illustrated by Nicole Miles
Learn how to find Kraken, Mothman, Microbats, and more in this fun, fact-filled, STEM-based cryptozoology book for fans of The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures. For years the kraken was considered a mythical beast.
Rodeo Hawkins and the Daughters of MayhemJohn Claude Bemis, illustrated by Nicole MilesFoster kid Sidney Poblocki is thrilled to learn his destiny is to save the multiverse—until he discovers it’s actually his destiny to destroy it—in this fantasy adventure graphic novel!Get ready for Mayhem!When Sidney Poblocki runs away from his troubled home life, he winds up in a whole new world of trouble.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dream Warriors 1: A New WorldJesse Byrd, illustrated by Berto SantiagoNow a Children's Book Council LIBRARIAN FAVORITES 2026An exciting launch to a new graphic novel franchise that combines action, adventure, multi-cultural dream mythology, and of course humor. For readers, this is what dreams are made of!Dream Warriors are magical beings who battle "nap to night" to keep sleeping people safe from bad dreams.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hamburgers Don't Grow on Trees: Raising Beef on a Family Farm with KindnessLiza F. Carter, illustrated by Liza F. CarterHamburgers Don't Grow on Trees: Raising Beef on a Family Farm with Kindness offers a thoughtful and compassionate exploration of where our food comes from. Through the story of Lima Bean, a calf raised on a family farm committed toanimal welfare and sustainable practices, readers experience the full circle of life—from birth and playful youth to the difficult…Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details