By Jeff Kinney

Love is in the air - but what does that mean for Greg Heffley? A Valentine’s Day dance at Greg’s middle school has turned his world upside down. As Greg scrambles to find a date, he’s worried he’ll be left out in the cold on the big night. His best friend, Rowley, doesn’t have any prospects either, but that’s a small consolation.

An unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves Rowley the odd man out. But a lot can happen in one night, and in the end, you never know who’s going to be lucky in love.

Hardcover containing 224 pages.

By Rachel Renee Russell

In an all-new addition to the New York Times bestselling series that's as popular as it is dorky, Nikki Maxwell is determined to help out her crush!

Nikki Maxwell isn't at all surprised to find out that her crush Brandon volunteers at a local animal shelter. He's such a sweet guy - of course he wants to help those adorable puppies! Then Brandon tells her that the shelter is in danger of closing, and Nikki knows she can't let that happen. Especially when she discovers a shocking secret about Brandon that makes keeping that shelter open more important than ever.

So Nikki and her friends Chloe and Zoey enter an ice skating competition to help raise money for the shelter, but (big surprise) Mackenzie has to stick her nose in and cause trouble so that she can be the one to swoop in and save the day. No way will Nikki let that happen: She'll just have to come up with some extra creative ideas this time!

Hardcover containing 368 pages.

By Lemony Snicket

HarperCollins Canada presents the first of 4 volumes in a new series from one of the world's most mysterious literary figures, Mr. Lemony Snicket. Drawing on events that took place during a period of his youth spent in a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, Snicket chronicles his experiences as an apprentice in an organization nobody knows about. While there, he began to ask a series of questions - wrong questions that should not have been on his mind.

Who Could That Be at This Hour? is Snicket’s account of the first wrong question. Mr. Snicket’s first authorized autobiographical account of his childhood, the series features illustrations throughout by critically acclaimed Canadian artist Seth.

Hardcover containing 300 pages.

By J. R. R. Tolkien

An Essential Modern Classic Edition of the beloved tale! Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services - as a burglar - on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo's life is never to be the same again.

Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as J.R.R. Tolkien's classic tale, 'The Hobbit'. Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, Bilbo Baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of fiction.

Softcover containing 368 pages.

By Jeff Kinney

Learn all about how the bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series was turned into 3 major motion pictures! Complete with 4-colour illustrations by Jeff Kinney, photos, storyboard sketches, costume designs and more, this revised and expanded Wimpy Kid Movie Diary explores all 3 movies, including the new 2012 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. The perfect companion to the bestselling series!

With over 27 million copies in print and 3 live-action films, the beloved series is a New York Times #1 bestseller, and has appeared on bestseller lists in USA Today and The Wall Street Journal!

Hardcover containing 256 pages.

By Lincoln Peirce.

Big Nate is awesome! Did you know that he's the star of his own comic strip? Check it out! Will Nate get away with his master plan? Or will Mrs. Godfrey catch him in the act? Find out what happens next in Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Plus, enjoy bonus Big Nate material in the back!

Softcover containing 224 pages.

By Dav Pilkey

When we last saw our heroes, George and Harold, they had been turned into evil zombie nerds doomed to roam a devastated, postapocalyptic planet for all eternity. But why, you might ask, didn’t the amazing Captain Underpants save the boys from this frightening fate? Because Tippy Tinkletrousers and his time-traveling hijinks prevented George and Harold from creating Captain Underpants in the first place! Now, having changed the course of human history forever, they’ll have to figure out a way to CHANGE IT BACK. Could this be the end for Captain Underpants?!!

Hardcover contains 224 pages.

By Rachel Renee Russell

In this 5th book of the New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series, Nikki Maxwell develops a sudden interest in student journalism that may or may not (okay, definitely does) have to do with the fact that mean girl Mackenzie has started writing a gossip column. And there just might be some juicy info involving Nikki’s crush, Brandon, that Nikki doesn’t want Mackenzie reporting to the world.

So Nikki joins the school newspaper staff—and ends up as an advice columnist! It’s fun at first, answering other kids’ letters. But when Miss Know-It-All’s inbox is suddenly overflowing with pleas for guidance, Nikki feels in need of some help herself. Fortunately she has BFFs Chloe and Zoey on her side—and at her keyboard!

Hardcover containing 336 pages.

By Lincoln Pierce

Big Nate is the best! Nate's not only the star of his own comic strip - he's the star goalie of his school soccer team! Will Nate defend his goal and save the day? Or will Jefferson Middle School win... again? Find out what happens next in the Big Nate Here Goes Nothing Collection, chock full of comix, comix and more comix!

Plus, find bonus Big Nate material in the back!

Softcover containing 224 pages.

By Annie Barrows, Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Bean's older sister, Nancy, is going to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp, where she will do Crafts and Music and First Aid and other secret things that Bean will never know about because girls have to be eleven to go to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp.

Bean doesn't care. She doesn't want to go to camp. She wouldn't go even if they begged her. So ha. So ha ha. So-wait a second! Bean and Ivy can make their own camp, their own better camp: Camp Flaming Arrow, where counsellors Ivy and Bean will give a whole new meaning to Crafts, Music, First Aid, and hands-on learning!

Hardcover containing 132 pages.

At the beach by Mouseford Academy, one of the Thea Sisters discovers a mysterious boy with blue skin washed up on the shore. He speaks an unfamiliar language, so the Thea Sisters call Thea Stilton to help figure out how to communicate with him.

She sets the mouselings on an exciting journey across the world to hunt for clues about the boy's origins...and they learn that he is prince of the underwater world of Atlantis! He had always dreamed of exploring the world above, but now he doesn't know how to get home. Even worse, an evil rodent is after him! It's up to the Thea Sisters to help him get home safely.

Hardcover containing 320 pages.

By Sheryl Berk and Carrie Berk

Includes recipes and tips to try at home!

Meet Kylie Carson. She's a 4th grader with a big problem. How will she make friends at her new school? Should she tell her classmates she loves monster movies? Forget it. Play the part of a turnip in the school play? Disaster! Then Kylie comes up with a delicious idea: What if she starts a cupcake club?

Soon Kylie's club is spinning out tasty treats with the help of her fellow bakers and new friends. But when Meredith tries to sabotage the girls' big cupcake party, will it be the end of the Cupcake Club?

Sheryl Berk, New York Times bestselling author of Soul Surfer, and her 9-year-old daughter, Carrie, a cupcake connoisseur who has reviewed confections from the world in her Carrie's Cupcakes Critiques newsletter, have cooked up a delightful new series sure to be a treat!

Softcover containing 208 pages.

By Dav Pilkey

When we last saw George and Harold, they were headed to jail for the rest of their lives. What could be worse? How about being pulled from prison by a time-traveling tyrant named Tippy Tinkletrousers! Now the boys are taking a trip back in time to the carefree days of kindergarten, when the scariest thing they had to face was not evil mad scientists or alien cafeteria ladies but a sixth-grade bully named Kipper Krup, the nephew of their clueless school principal. And because George and Harold don't invent Captain Underpants until they're in fourth grade, the clever kindergartens are on their own. Will their brains be enough to beat the bully?!!

Hardcover contains 304 pages.

By Kevin Sylvester

World-class chef Neil Flambe isn’t thrilled when his cousin Larry moves to Japan to work on an online manga comic book. Now who’ll help him in the kitchen? But he finds a replacement in Gary the bike courier, and life, and the restaurant, moves on without Larry. That is, until the news that life may have really left Larry behind—he’s been lost at sea.

Neil is devastated. But then he checks Larry’s online manga. There’s a subtle change in the plot, something Neil and Larry had discussed—something only Neil would notice. Is this a cryptic message from beyond the grave—or is Larry still alive? Determined to find out, Neil heads to Japan to solve his next mystery.

Hardcover containing 352 pages.

By Jeff Kinney

Hold on tight, this winter has BITE! Cabin Fever is the latest book in the phenomenal bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. With over 27 million copies in print, this beloved series is a New York Times #1 bestseller, and has also appeared on bestseller lists USA Today and The Wall Street Journal. In book 6 the Heffley's are being held captive by some wild weather. Will our hero Greg survive the Heffley family bonding? Find out in this hilarious new addition to the wildly popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series!

Hardcover containing 224 pages.

By Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it’s cracked up to be? Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older - all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the "ugly truth"? Find out in this hilarious new addition to the wildly popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series!

Soft cover containing 224 pages.

By Geronimo Stilton

Holey cheese! Join Geronimo as he returns to the Kingdom of Fantasy for a third amazing adventure! In this full-colour story, Geronimo returns to the Kingdom of Fantasy when he learns that the Kingdom has fallen under an endless, freezing winter and the Queen of the Fairies is in danger.

Once there, Geronimo explores fantastical new lands and travels on a magical talking ship! Can Geronimo extinguish a threatening volcano in time to restore peace and springtime to the Kingdom of Fantasy? He is put to the test on this extraordinary quest!

Hardcover containing 320 pages.

By Brian Selznick

Ben's story takes place in 1977. Rose's story takes place in 1927. Ever since his mother died, Ben feels lost. At home with her father, Rose feels alone. When Ben finds a mysterious clue hidden in his mother's room, and when a tempting opportunity presents itself to Rose, both children risk everything to find what's missing. Both incredible stories - Ben's in words and Rose's in pictures - weave back and forth on an unforgettable illustrated journey!

Hardcover.

By Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee, Illustrated by Tony Fucile

Meet Bink and Gollie, two precocious little girls--one tiny, one tall, and both utterly irrepressible. Setting out from their super-deluxe tree house and powered by plenty of peanut butter (for Bink) and pancakes (for Gollie), they share three comical adventures involving painfully bright socks, an impromptu trek to the Andes, and a most unlikely marvelous companion. No matter where their roller skates take them, at the end of the day they will always be the very best of friends. Full of quick-witted repartee, this brainchild of Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo and award-winning author Alison McGhee is a hilarious ode to exuberance and camaraderie, imagination and adventure, brought to life through the delightfully kinetic images of Tony Fucile.

Paperback containing 96 pages.

Winner of the 2011 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award.

By Rachel Renee Russell

Everything is new this year for Nikki J. Maxwell. A new school, a new mean girl who thinks she's a total dork, a new crush...with all this new stuff, a new diary is in order. This way, Nikki can spill about all of it and keep it confidential (except for you, of course). This book is written and made to look like a compilation of journal entries. It includes some hilarious sketches to accompany all of Nikkis misadventures in her new school. Most girls will be able to relate to the main character and if not, they'll earn a new respect, and like, for those who are like her!

Hardcover containing 282 pages.