FOR AGES 0-8
What Fish Are Saying: Strange Sounds in the Ocean
By Kirsten Pendreigh, Illustrate by Katie Melrose
Did you know that deep in the ocean, fish are loud? With modern technology, scientists have recently discovered that fish and shellfish grunt and groan, crackle and cluck, and even burp and boop to communicate. They warn each other, woo each other, and welcome each other with sounds, making the ocean noisy!
Digging for Dinosaurs: At the Beach
By June Smalls, Illustrated by Grace Habib
In this uniquely interactive board book, toddlers go “digging” for dinosaurs by lifting flaps, discovering many objects at the beach along the way! A delightful introduction to paleontology, young children will enjoy this treasure-hunt approach to storytelling, and their excitement will grow as they get closer to finding the greatest treasure of all: a dinosaur!
Don’t Disturb the Pirate! A Bedtime Adventure
By Rhiannon Findlay, Illustrated by Siân Robe
Sneak over, under, round and through the book, just remember. . .don’t disturb the PIRATE
Elmo’s Day at the Beach
By Sesame Workshop, Illustrated by Barry Goldberg
Join Elmo and the Sesame Street friends for some fun in the sun as they work together to build a sandcastle using STEM principles and perseverance!
FOR AGES 10-14
Isle of Ever
By Jen Calonita
Twelve-year-old Everly inherits a fortune on her birthday, but in order to claim it, she must find a missing island and undo its curse.
The Changelings
By Christina Soontornvat
Three-time Newbery Honor winning author Christina Soontornvat’s debut novel, about a young girl who must join a ragtag groupe of outlaw Changelings to save her sister in the land of Faerie – now with a new cover!
The Last Great Heir
By Carina Finn
The female heirs of two opposing families must duel to rule the land for the next generation in this dazzling fantasy adventure debut!
The Mystery of Locked Rooms
By Lindsay Currie
The instant New York Timesbestseller and #1 Kids’ Indie Next Pick is now in paperback! Three friends team up to find a hidden treasure in an abandoned 1940’s funhouse in this fast-paced middle grade adventure.
Cure of the Night Witch
By Alex Aster
Twelve-year-old Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, but he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. Tor wishes for a different power and is cursed by the Night Witch. Can he undo the curse and find his true path?
Finders Keepers
By Jeff Strand
A scavenger hunt goes from easy to sinister in this creepy tale.
FOR CAR RIDES, ROAD TRIPS AND BEACH DAYS
Camping Activities for Kids: 20 Hands-On Projects to Explore Nature
By Steve Lemming, Illustrated by Tara Sunil
Going on a camping trip? Encourage kids to explore like a scientist with an illustrated camping activity guide for ages 8 to 12.
Ocean Activities for Kids: 20 Hands-On Projects to Explore the Sea
By Laura Petrusic, Illustrated by Kim Malek
This fun and interactive guide for kids shows you how to discover the seas with an active mind for learning.
Awesome Road Trip Activities for Kids: Over 100 Fun Games, Puzzles, and Journal Prompts!
By Jen Tousey
You’ll find oodles of travel-themed fun for hours of entertainment on long road trips. With 9 different types of activities and over 100 individual puzzles, games, and prompts, this book turns “Are we there yet?” into “Aww, we’re there already?”
