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New Books For Educators February 2018
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How Oscar Indigo Broke the Universe : And Put It Back Together Again
by David Teague
Oscar Indigo has never been good at baseball, so naturally he’s nervous when he has to fill in for his team’s injured All-Star, Lourdes. Luckily, Oscar has a mysterious gold watch that can stop time, which he uses to fake a game-winning home run. Now Oscar’s the underdog hero of his town and even Lourdes wants to be his friend.
But the universe is a precarious place, and you can’t just steal time without any consequences. If Oscar doesn’t find a way to return the time he stole, the universe will unwind completely.
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Lost in time : the fourth journey through time
by Geronimo Stilton
When his friend, Professor Paws von Volt, is lost in time during a trip into the past to prove the authenticity of an Egyptian artifact, Geronimo Stilton and his companions board the professor's time machine and meet an array of famous historical figures. Simultaneous eBook.
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No kimchi for me!
by Aram Kim
Teased by her brothers for her dislike of the strong-smelling, pickled cabbage Korean condiment known as Kimchi, little Yoomi tries to force down her portions by hiding them in favorite foods until her grandmother teaches her how to make kimchi pancakes, in a story complemented by a recipe and back matter.
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Whiskerella
by Ursula Vernon
Princess Harriet Hamsterbone is not the kind of princess who enjoys fancy dresses or extravagant parties. Cliff-diving, fractions, and whacking people with swords are more her thing. So when she's forced to attend a boring ball in honor of a visiting ambassador, Harriet is less than thrilled--until a bewitchingly beautiful stranger arrives. Who is she? And where did she come from? The mystery leads to a not-so-wicked stepsister, an incontinent lizard, and a fairy's spell that's really more of a curse. Luckily, Harriet knows a thing or two about curses...
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A funny thing happened at the museum...
by Davide Cal
The team behind such popular tales as I Didn't Do My Homework Because… finds notoriously unreliable narrator Henry arriving late to a museum class trip, where he navigates imaginatively treacherous displays while attempting to catch up with the other kids. Simultaneous eBook.
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Festival of Colors
by Surishtha Sehgal
Spring is here, and it’s almost time for Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors. Siblings Mintoo and Chintoo are busy gathering flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during the festival. And when at last the big day comes, they gather with their friends, family, and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of fresh starts, friendship, forgiveness, and, of course, fun!
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Many moons
by Rémi Courgeon
A strikingly illustrated exploration of the moon's phases, from the new moon to a waning crescent, compares each phase to a familiar shape, from smiles and bananas to a cat's tail and the open eyes of an owl.
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Fallingwater : The Building of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Masterpiece
by Marc Harshman
In Bear Run, Pennsylvania, a home unlike any other perches atop a waterfall. The water's tune plays differently in each of its sunlight-dappled rooms; the structure itself blends effortlessly into the rock and forest behind it. This is Fallingwater, a masterpiece equally informed by meticulous research and unbounded imagination, designed by the lauded American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
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The art of screen time : how your family can balance digital media and real life
by Anya Kamenetz
Today's babies often make their debut on social media with the very first sonogram. They begin interacting with screens at around four months old. But is this good news or bad news? A wonderful opportunity to connect around the world? Or the first step in creating a generation of addled screen zombies?
Many have been quick to declare this the dawn of a neurological and emotional crisis, but solid science on the subject is surprisingly hard to come by. In The Art of Screen Time, Anya Kamenetz--an expert on education and technology, as well as a mother of two young children--takes a refreshingly practical look at the subject.
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The Yes Brain : How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child
by Daniel J. Siegel
When facing challenges, unpleasant tasks, and contentious issues such as homework, screen time, food choices, and bedtime, children often act out or shut down, responding with reactivity instead of receptivity. This is what New York Times bestselling authors Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson call a No Brain response. But our kids can be taught to approach life with openness and curiosity. Parents can foster their children’s ability to say yes to the world and welcome all that life has to offer, even during difficult times. This is what it means to cultivate a Yes Brain
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Co-parenting from the Inside Out : Voices of Moms and Dads
by Karen L. Kristjanson
Effective co-parenting, or sharing significant parenting time with an ex-spouse, is one of the best gifts separated parents can give to their children. The interviews in Co-Parenting from the Inside Out are with real moms and dads in diverse circumstances, showing them making choices, sometimes struggling, and often growing. Their stories offer insights into wise decision-making, as well as practical strategies that strengthen families.
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Tessie tames her tongue : a book about learning when to talk and when to listen
by Melissa Martin
"Tessie is bright and eager to share all the stories about her life. She talks to her parents, her little brother, the bus driver, her teacher, and her classmates. But when she gets chatty, she's loud. and talks with her mouth full of food. and doesn't give anyone else a chance to say what's on their minds. After her little brother complains and her classmates ignore her, Tessie knows it's time to tame her talkative tongue. With help from her school counselor, Tessie learns to talk less and listen more"
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Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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Thomas Ford Memorial Library 800 Chestnut St Western Springs, Illinois 60558 (708) 246-0520fordlibrary.org
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