At the new house, there were movers and shouting and boxes and blankets. There were many places a girl like Mabel and a boy like Sam could be tripped over or smooshed or trod upon. There was one safe place where they would not. And that is how Mabel became a Sea Captain. In this three-part picture book of moving house and imaginative play, Mabel and Sam sail the high seas of their new home; tour the intriguing museum of their living room; journey through outer space to the safety of their own beds; and discover how far afield--and how close to home--imagination can take them.

Who belongs in the fruit bowl? Apples, check. Blueberries, check. Tomato, che-- Wait, what? Tomato wants to join the other fruits, but does he belong? Using sly science (and some wisdom from a wise old raisin), Tomato proves all the fruit wrong and shows that he belongs in the bowl just as much as the next blueberry And he's bringing some unexpected friends too. The perfect mix of botany and a bunch of bananas.

The incomparable Don Brown chronicles the ballooning misadventures of John Jeffries, scientist and aviation pioneer. Swept up by the European ballooning craze of the 1780s, Dr. John Jeffries longed to become the first person to fly across the English Channel. But first he had to outwit a rascally copilot, keep the balloon from bursting, and avoid crashing into the sea. The good doctor's quick-thinking solutions will surprise young readers--and keep them giggling. Orbis Pictus and Sibert Honor winner Don Brown tells this quirky true story with his usual accuracy and heart.

An early reader in comic form! Fox and Chick don't always agree. But Fox and Chick are always friends. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these two seemingly opposite friends. The luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book panel form will entice emerging readers, while the spare text and airiness of the images make this early chapter book accessible to a picture book audience as well.

In this sweet and funny companion to Weekends with Max and His Dad by acclaimed author Linda Urban, Max and his mom embark on a road trip as they adjust to their new understanding of family. Third-grader Max is heading off on a road trip with Mom. With miles to travel, cousins to meet, and a tall roller coaster to ride (maybe), it will be an adventure! But Max always spends weekends with Dad; will Dad be okay if he’s left behind? And will Max be brave enough for all the new explorations ahead of him?

15-year-old Zoe ducks into a bank simply to get out of the rain and witnesses a robbery gone horrifyingly wrong. The good news is that Zoe has a unique ability: she can play back time and repeat events. But it's not an unlimited deal -- she can only jump 23 minutes, and her first playback creates an even more disastrous outcome. Zoe has only 10 tries to get it right before this particular 23 minutes becomes irreversible. In the process of trying to become the heroine she doesn't believe she can be, Zoe learns about herself and realizes that there is more to who she is than she thought. Gripping, breakneck pace, ideal for reluctant readers!

Acclaimed author Linda Urban deftly portrays a third-grader's inner world during a time of transition in this sweet and funny illustrated story that bridges the early reader and middle grade novel. From the PW *starred* review: "Urban's subtle and perceptive take on divorce will resonate with children facing similar predicaments as she blends Max's worries and someone-sitting-on-his-chest feelings with a vivid imagination and good intentions that take father and son on some very entertaining adventures with future ones planned."

Be astonished and dazzled by the true story of Adelaide Herrmann, the Queen of Magic! A dazzling celebration of one of the first female conjurers in show business. From the creators of "Mesmerized, " this rollicking romp tells the true story of one fearless magician's rise to glory, featuring exquisitely lavish illustrations by Iacopo Bruno. * Starred * reviews from Booklist: "Adelaide's independent spirit is inspiring". . . "Pure magic"! SLJ: "Sure to please readers, young and old"! and PW: "Spectacular"!

THE FOXGLOVE KILLINGS by Tara Kelly, Entangled Teen, 9/1: Tensions between locals and tourists run high when a killer begins stalking a small coastal town. AMAZING + atmospheric!

MILO SPECK, ACCIDENTAL AGENT by Linda Urban, HMH, 9/1: A funny and magical adventure about Milo, an ordinary kid who finds himself in a VERY extraordinary place...

TWO MICE by Sergio Ruzzier, HMH, 9/1: A grand opera cunningly disguised as an extremely simple counting book.

The JP Series, illustrated by Erica Sirotich, Albert Whitman, 9/1: About a kid who uses his big imagination to conquer moods. Books 1+2 tackle being Scared and being Mad.