Farley Follows His Nose by Lynn Johnston and Beth Cruikshank (9780061702341)
Ever-hungry dog Farley follows his nose from one alluring scent to the next on a beautiful summer afternoon.  As he wanders, he explores his town, helps out a new friend, and finally is reunited with his loving family.  This picture book stars the beloved dog from Lynn Johnston's classic comic strip “For Better or For Worse”.

Crazy Hair by Neil Gaiman (9780060579081)
Bestselling author Neil Gaiman teams with acclaimed illustrator Dave McKean for another unique, quirky, whimsical tale.  Young Bonnie ventures out with comb in hand to tame her friend's unruly mane, amid sailing pirates and leaping dancers, stalking tigers and sleeping ground sloths.  This witty, funny rhyming tale – their youngest picture-book collaboration yet – is perfect for reading aloud.

Emily Post's Table Manners for Kids by Cindy Post Senning and Peggy Post (9780061117091)
This kid-friendly guide to the dos and don'ts of table manners will help provide an antidote to the growing epidemic of bad manners in America.  From two of the leading authorities on etiquette, this guide is packed with Q&As, sidebars, and funny illustrations, providing tips on everything from which fork to use to how to start a conversation.  Sure to be a hit with kids and their parents!

The Dragons of Ordinary Farm by Tad Williams and Deborah Beale (9780061543456)
Middle schoolers Tyler and Lucinda get more than they bargained for when they go to spend the summer vacation at their great-uncle Gideon's farm – like, mythical creatures, dangerous enemies, and a rift in time!  Lively, fast-paced, and funny, this is the perfect fun read for middle school fantasy fans.  (Sasha recommends)

No Such Thing as the Real World by An Na, M. T. Anderson, K. L. Going, Beth Kephart, Chris Lynch, and Jacqueline Woodson (9780061470585)
What's the line that separates childhood from the “real world”?  When do you cross it?  Is it a choice?  What happens when the “real world” is nothing like you imagined it would be.  Six award-winning young adult authors tackle the subject of the “real world” in this stunning collection of stories about graduation, suicide, pregnancy, death, pain, love, and loss.

Wings by Aprilynne Pike (9780061668036)
Laurel has lived a normal life – until, as a high schooler, she discovers that she is a faerie, placed with human parents as a child.  As Laurel's wings begin to grow, she learns about her true background and the dangers that face her parents' faerie realm...and finds herself torn between her friend David, with whom she grows closer as she struggles to accept her new identity, and Tamani, a dangerously handsome faerie with whom she shares a mysterious connection.  Readers will devour this book and eagerly await the next in the series!  (Jenny and Lisa recommend)

Blueberries for the Queen by John and Katherine Paterson (9780064438742)
Newbery-award winning novelist Katherine Paterson collaborates with her husband John Paterson on this new picture book for younger readers.  Based on a true event in John's childhood, this book features young William, a boy in New England during World War II who lives to imagine that he is a brave knight fighting to end the war.  The watercolor illustrations perfectly capture the nostalgic feeling of the story and bring to life the emotion of seemingly simple encounters.

House of Many Ways by Diana Wynne Jones (9780061477973)
In this second sequel to the beloved Howl's Moving Castle, Charmain finds quite a few surprises when she house-sits for her Great-Uncle William, but the biggest surprise of all is finding herself in the midst of a hunt for a royal treasure....alongside none other than the Wizard Howl himself, along with Sophie and Calcifer the fire-demon.  A delightful return to the world of Howl and Sophie, this book is sure to charm readers new to the series as well as those returning for another splendid addition.  

Jinx by Meg Cabot (9780060837662)
In this paranormal teen novel, Jinx – nicknamed for her persistent bad luck – has moved in with relatives in New York City to avoid her past back in Iowa, but she can't escape trouble that easily.  Her cousin Tory wants Jinx to join her coven, and though Jinx knows how dangerous magic can be, she might have to use some spells of her own in order to stop Tory from hurting someone.

Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Claudia Gray, Maureen Johnson, and Sarah Mlynowski (9780061688720)

Five popular teen writers collaborate on a set of paranormal adventures – about how a fun getaway can turn into a can't-get-away-fast-enough disaster! – which feature a range of tones from light and funny to sinister and menacing.  Each author in this collection has a dedicated fan base, and the book will introduce teen readers to other authors whose work they will also love!