Penguin Young Readers

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TRON meets sixth grade in this heartfelt and fantastical graphic novel where a pixelated quest helps one girl navigate grief, friendship, and the wilds of middle school. Sixth grade. The game just got real. For Lexie, this year was supposed to be all about joining clubs, claiming the perfect lunch spot, and gaming after school with her best friends. But shifting friendships and the grief of losing her beloved grandfather make middle school feel more like someone switched her life to hard mode. Then Lexie discovers a mysterious journal tucked inside her grandfather’s things. It’s filled with cryptic notes and cheat codes from an unfinished video game he was creating: Warrior’s Quest . When Lexie and her older sister, Eunice, are suddenly transported into the game’s pixelated world, the line between reality and fantasy starts to blur. Can Lexie and her sister level up and face the monsters in the game—and in real life—or is it game over for good?

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Bluey is just for kids? How very dare you! Grown-up fans of everyone’s favorite blue heeler can now enjoy coloring iconic moments from the wildly successful animated series Bluey , as seen on Disney+! Whether you relate more to Bandit or to Muffin, you’ll find your favorite Bluey scenes in this 96-page coloring book for adults. Beloved characters and instantly recognizable sets star in this collection made for mindful coloring, a perfect accompaniment to watching your favorite comfort show.

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Based on an episode of the wildly successful animated series Bluey , as seen on Disney+! It's the weekend—join Bluey and Bingo for some fun! It’s the weekend! What games will Bluey and Bingo play? Will everyone get to meet Bingo's new bug friend? And what will happen when Dad buys a statue that is definitely not a magic statue? Read on to find out!

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The perfect book to take on your ride to the Pink Pony Club! Follow the journey of queer pop icon Chappell Roan from her hometown in Missouri to her sold-out shows and Grammy wins! This book is highly illustrated and full of all the iconic nonfiction details the Who HQ series is known for.

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Bingo is on a mission to keep Bluey from attending Chloe's birthday party—luckily, she has her Featherwand to help her! Read more in this fun storybook based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey , as seen on Disney+! Bluey is about to head out to a birthday party—but Bingo is not invited! After discovering a magical feather that can make things oh-so-heavy, Bingo knows just what to do. She'll make everything in the Heeler house too heavy to lift! Will her plan work, or will Bluey make it to the party after all? Read on to find out!

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Candid, comforting, and practical, this graphic novel is an endearing portrayal of the ups and downs of living with ADHD. Kiki has always felt different from other people: She loses track of time, she daydreams when she should be paying attention, she questions all the rules and shows her emotions more strongly than her friends. But through trial and error (and error and error), she discovers her own ways to succeed and to connect with her loved ones. And eventually, she discovers a truth that makes all the difference—that she has been living with undiagnosed ADHD. Now, Kiki can get real help in managing her disorder and a new understanding of why she has been feeling more like an alien than a typical high school student. Through disarmingly honest fictional anecdotes and enlightening interludes that explain the specifics of ADHD, Pina Varnel shares her own life experiences and hard-won knowledge.

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A middle grade graphic novel debut by a New Yorker cartoonist following two best friends who share a passion for DIY filmmaking until the move to middle school sparks growing differences between them. Best friends Ami and Ivy couldn’t be more different: Ami is quiet and loves to daydream, while Ivy is loud and in constant motion. What they do share is a love of filmmaking, and spending their free time working on a sci-fi epic about a space mission following Earth’s destruction by a giant asteroid. But lately the girls are faced with something even scarier than asteroids: sixth grade . At their new school, students are divided into different teams that might as well be different planets, and Ami and Ivy get separated. Ivy quickly finds new friends, while Ami struggles to adapt, and is too embarrassed to tell Ivy how alone she feels. When the sixth grade talent show is announced, Ami is certain entering their film will show everyone how cool they are. The only problem? Ivy says she doesn't want anyone to see it. But Ami is sure everyone will love Ivy's over-the-top performance, and then everything will turn around for Ami socially. What could possibly go wrong? This hilarious and bittersweet graphic novel, punctuated with storyboard excerpts from the girls’ film project, boldly explores the complicated but wondrous galaxies of friendship, artmaking, and growing up.

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Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about KPop Demon Hunters . No more VERB ENDING IN “ING”, I'll be shining, like I'm born to be! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about KPop Demon Hunters , this game can be played alone, in a group, or onstage with HUNTR/X. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. KPop Demon Hunters Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about KPop Demon Hunters . - Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills. - Fun with friends: Each Mad Libs is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!

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Mabel and her imaginary friend, Mr. Elephant, are back in the second book of this delightful graphic novel series for early readers all about friendship, fun, and finding your place in the world. In this second story of the series, Mabel does all she can to resist joining the Lightning Bugs, a scout group that her parents insist means new friends, fun activities, and a shiny sash full of badges. But Mabel is skeptical and determined to dislike it. With Mr. E's boundless excitement and support, Mabel reluctantly gives it a try. Join Mabel and Mr. Elephant in this charming tale that explores the joys of friendship, the possibility of new experiences, and the courage to embrace change. Perfect for readers who love humor, heart, and a touch of magic!

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In this extraordinary graphic memoir companion to Newbery Honor winner Mexikid , hilarious family hijinks, immigration patrols, and musical daydreams shape a year of growth and change for a Mexican-American boy and his family. Pedro Martín is sick of strawberries. Since he was seven, he’s spent every weekend and summer picking berries with his family under the hot sun. Sometimes it’s not so bad—Pedro’s an ace at “strawberry wars” with his siblings, and when a good song comes on the radio, the fields can come alive with music. But mostly, Pedro wishes he could just stay home watching Saturday cartoons, head to the beach like other kids, and not worry about immigration patrols. When his older brother gets a job away from the farm, freedom suddenly seems within arm’s reach: Pedro just has to prove to his dad that he’s ready to follow a different path! Maybe he can be a trombone player, or a cartoonist—if that’s even a real job. But as Pedro learns more about his parents’ and abuelito’s past, and the choices they made in order to open up more choices for him, he starts to understand that freedom isn’t just about leaving the fields—it’s about knowing where you came from and having the courage to draw your own life.

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Learn all about the first American pope! Follow Pope Leo XIV from his childhood in Chicago to his election as the 267th pope! Filled with all the iconic hallmarks of a Who HQ biography, this illustrated book is a great place for young readers to learn more about this historic figure.

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Ready, set, GO, Sonic superfans! Join in the fun with Sonic and friends in this book of tear-out posters!

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The third installment of the #1 New York Times , Wall Street Journal , and USA Today bestselling apocalyptic adventure series, now in paperback with custom-designed sprayed edges! A Netflix Original series! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid Jack’s friends make a startling discovery: they may not be the last kids on earth, after all. This is great news for everyone… except Jack. Once they’ve found other humans, his friends won’t stick around for long! Jack’s only hope for keeping things the way they are is to prove that everything here is perfect , life is crazy fun , and nothing else could be any better. After all, they live in a mind-clobberingly cool tree fort, speed through town playing real-life Mario Kart, have a crew of monster buddies, and battle zombies on the regular. That's as good as it gets! One problem: it’s hard convincing his friends that everything is great when they’re being hunted by a monstrous Nightmare King and an ancient evil who won’t rest until Earth has been devoured. Crud! Maybe life after the monster apocalypse is more complicated than Jack thought… Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect series for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in their own comic book or video game.

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Learn about one of the worst tragedies in American history: the Indian Removal Act of 1830. From 1838 to 1839, thousands of people from the Cherokee Nation and other Indigenous tribes were forced off their homelands because the white settlers believed this land belonged to them. The journey, which became known as the Trail of Tears, took up to six months and saw the Cherokee traveling across rivers, valleys, and mountains for over eight hundred miles in bitter cold and blazing heat. They had little food or water, and many of them died along the way. By the time they made it to their destination in present-day Oklahoma, the Cherokee Nation had suffered huge losses, including cultural disruptions that led them to refer to this long and brutal march as "The Trail Where They Cried." Author Sean Teuton masterfully explains why this community was forced to relocate and recounts stories from travelers whose lives and cultures were forever changed.

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Get to know the Oscar-nominated star of Wonka , Dune , and A Complete Unknown ! This is the perfect read for young movie fans, aspiring actors, and theater kids. Timothée Chalamet grew up in a family of artists and performers in New York City. From a young age, he knew that he wanted to be a great actor. He made his television debut at just fourteen years old on the popular show Law & Order . While attending a prestigious performing arts high school in New York City, Timothée continued to book new acting gigs. He was in Christopher Nolan's Interstellar and then had his big breakthrough in the Oscar-winning film Call Me by Your Name . Audiences today know Timothée as the star of several blockbuster movies. The actor has already been nominated for two Academy Awards, and he's just getting started.