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Bring on the Bookjoy…and the heat! At the Fair, there’s a book for every reader. But these titles are winning over the most readers at Fairs across the country!

 

Check out the top-10 books trending at Scholastic Book Fairs:

The Bad Guys in Look Who's Talking

By Aaron Blabey

 

They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times–bestselling illustrated series. Forget what you know. This book changes everything. Someone's found her voice and she has A LOT to tell you. Take a deep breath, hermano, it's the 18th installment of the Bad Guys!

 

Amulet: Waverider

By Kazu Kibuishi

 

After her confrontation with Ikol, Emily finally understands the stone's power and what she must do to defend Alledia from the shadows. As she travels to Typhon to help her mom and Navin, Prince Trellis returns to the Kingdom of the Elves to save his countrymen—and confront the fraud who has seized power in the absence of a king. The threat of darkness follows all Stonekeepers closely, and it will take the strength of both new friends and old foes to conquer it...and survive.

 

Cool Cats! and Gator Bites

Sink your claws into two books that bring you inside the world of nature’s mightiest hunters!

 

Radical reptiles await you in Gator Bites. Go beneath the surface with alligators and crocodiles. You’ll find fantastic facts and photos sharper than a crocodile’s teeth. But beware: once you get a bite of these amazing animals, you’ll never let go!

 

Think you know the kitty curled up at your feet? Think again! Cool Cats is your complete guide to these beloved pets. Learn about their amazing abilities and see the uncontainable cuteness of fancy feline breeds. 

Running in Flip-Flops from the End of the World

By Justin A. Reynolds

 

When 12-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway and his friends are left home from Beach Bash, aka the greatest party of the year, only to realize that everyone in town has disappeared without a trace, they do what any smart, responsible kids would do...have the best day ever!

 

No parental supervision sounds fun for a while, but forever is a long time. And soon the gang starts to notice strange things happening around town, and they're only getting stranger. They have to figure out what happened to their families. It seems like getting to the beach will answer all their questions...but the only problem is that some mysterious force seems determined to prevent them from making it there.

 

Eddie knows that this is a clear sign—obviously they should be focused on having as much fun as possible for as long as possible. But everyone deals with the fear differently, and soon the friendships begin to fracture. Can Eddie find a way to get all his friends on the same page? And will they ever make it to the beach?

I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964

By Lauren Tarshis

 

It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong—Alaska tough. But then the most powerful earthquake in American history—the Good Friday Earthquake—struck.

 

The 9.2-magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending 30-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 people.

 

The Sour Grape

By Jory John, illustrated by Pete Oswald

 

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. 

 

Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! 

 

Orange never called back? Grudge! 

 

But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be.

 

Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet?

Heroes

By Alan Gratz

 

December 6, 1941: Best friends Frank and Stanley have it good. Their dads are Navy pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, and the boys get a front-row view of the huge battleships and the sparkling water. Yes, World War II is raging in Europe and in Asia, but the US isn't involved in the war, and the boys are free to dream about becoming comic book creators. They've even invented a superhero of their own, in the style of Batman, Superman, Captain America, and other stars of the Golden Age of Comics. Maybe they'll even get their comic published someday.

 

December 7, 1941: Everything explodes.

 

That morning, Frank and Stanley are aboard the battleship USS Utah when Japanese planes zoom overhead and begin dropping bombs on the ships below. Chaos ensues as everyone scrambles to dive for safety. Frank and Stanley realize what's happening: Japan is attacking America! The war has come to them.

 

As the boys fight to make their way home amid the carnage, it's clear that everything has changed. Stanley's mother is Japanese American and he is suddenly facing a terrible prejudice that he's never known before—he's now seen as the "enemy," and Frank, who's white, cannot begin to understand what Stanley will now face. Can their friendship—and their dreams—survive this watershed moment in history?

We Are Here

By Tami Charles, illustrated by Bryan Collier

 

Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times—bestselling picture book All Because You Matter offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time.

 

Tami Charles shares the beauty and excellence in the history of the Black community, assuring Black and brown children of the extraordinary legacy from which they come. Charles's powerful and empowering text is accompanied with illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time Coretta Scott King Award winner or honoree. We Are Here celebrates readers with pride, joy, and love, reminding them of their roots, inviting readers to imagine a future that shines ever bright, and strengthening them for their triumphant days to come!

Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers

By Dav Pilkey

 

The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?

The Baby-Sitters Club: Claudia and the Bad Joke

By Ann M. Martin, illustrated by Arley Nopra

 

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Arley Nopra!


Claudia isn't worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy Sobak, is a big practical joker. After all, how much harm can one little girl do?

 

Plenty. Claudia breaks her leg as a result of one of Betsy's jokes. Now Claudia is feeling like baby-sitting might be too dangerous and she's talking about quitting the club. Kristy thinks Betsy needs to be taught a lesson, and that the baby-sitters are just the ones to do it.

 

Watch out, Betsy Sobak. The joke war is on!

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