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All you knead is love
by Tanya Guerrero
Reluctantly spending the summer with her estranged grandmother in Barcelona, 12-year-old Alba discovers a supportive network of new friends and a passion for baking that she hopes may heal her troubled family. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Ben Braver and the vortex of doom
by Marcus Emerson
When the baddest of bad guys threatens the world with a giant black hole, Ben Braver is the only one who can stop it. Ready or not, he's about to learn what it really means to be a hero
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Ben Yokoyama and the cookie of endless waiting
by Matthew Swanson
Partnered with the school misfit when he follows a fortune cookie’s advice, literal-minded Ben struggles with his teammate’s social awkwardness while navigating a fight with a friend and a scavenger-hunt competition to win a half day of recess. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Blue, Barry & Pancakes
by Dan Abdo
"One day, when the gang goes to the beach, Barry and Pancakes lose Blue's beloved beach ball. They come up with a plan to get it back, but things go way off course. Now, these pals will have to go inside a giant whale's stomach, crash a pool party on an alien spaceship, and survive Duckzilla's volcanic birthday bash if they ever hope to see Blue's beach ball again!"
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Breathing underwater
by Sarah Elisabeth Allen
Accompanying family members to the site of a time capsule they buried near their former home, a 12-year-old aspiring photographer worries about her older sister’s worsening depression before discovering the power of being there for a loved one. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Carpenter's helper
by Sybil Rosen
A little girl hard at work helping her Papi renovate their bathroom discovers a wren’s nest with eggs on a high corner and quietly and patiently observes as the bird parents care for their hatchlings until the time arrives for the young birds to leave the nest. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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DJ Funkyfoot. #1, Butler for hire!
by Tom Angleberger
DJ Funkyfoot may have a name fit for a hip-hop star, but as a dog butler desperate to find a job, he takes a job as a nanny watching over a ShrubBaby that loves chaos
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Fair and square
by Heather Ayris Burnell
Yeti and Unicorn cannot always agree, whether it is about which shape is most pleasing, whose style of painting is best, or, more serious, how to divide up a pie--but the two friends always find a way past their differences, because their friendship is important to both
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Fly Guy presents : weird animals
by Tedd Arnold
Featuring holographic foil cover accents and lighthearted mixed-media illustrations, a latest entry in the popular series finds Buzz and Fly Guy encountering less-familiar animals during a field trip to the zoo. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Fox & Rabbit 1
by Beth Ferry
Easygoing Fox and anxious Rabbit forge an unlikely best friendship marked by a search for hidden treasure, a backyard garden, overcoming fears and shared moments of everyday magic, in a debut installment in a full-color graphic-novel series by the best-selling author of Stick and Stone. Original. Illustrations.
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Hello, Crabby! : An Acorn Book
by Jonathan Fenske
Crabby is not a happy crab, in fact Crabby is quite crabby, so pushy Plankton, who is always trying to cheer up fellow marine creatures, bakes Crabby a cake--but will Crabby finally smile?
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Hello, mandarin duck!
by Bao Phi
On their way to a May Day parade, twins Hue and Hoa spy a confused-looking duck and try to help it reach the pond, while neighbors from many countries offer help and greetings in different languages
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I'll Always Hold Your Hand
by Guido Van Genechten
The award-winning creator of This Book Is Full of Monsters presents a gift-appropriate exploration of the innumerable small ways that parents show their love for their babies, from recording first words and offering healthy foods to changing diapers and playing peekaboo. Illustrations.
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The infamous Ratsos : ratty tattletale
by Kara LaReau
After standing up to some kids who have bullied his friend and they take revenge on him, Ralphie listens to his brother Louie's advice to tell a grown-up and confides in his father Big Lou, who provides some wise guidance
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Ivy and Bean Get to Work!
by Annie Barrows
Inspired by the stories of a professional treasure hunter on Career Day at Emerson Elementary, Ivy and Bean become frustrated by their lack of success when their classmates’ treasure hunts produce amazing finds. Illustrations.
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Let's taco about how great you are
by Bob Holt
Smile-inducing food puns celebrate the reader’s distinctive self, heralding a young person’s milestones with encouragement about how they “can’t be beet” and how “hap-pea” the giver is to know them, in a gift book that features opening page bookplates for easy personalizing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Mars! : Earthlings welcome
by Stacy McAnulty
Mars relates key facts about itself, including that it is the fourth planet from the Sun, is the second smallest planet in the solar system, has two moons, Phobos and Deimos, and the tallest volcano in the solar system
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Mountain top mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner’s story of the same name, an illustrated early reader finds the Boxcar Children embarking on a mountain hike that is upended by a rockslide and a mysterious cave. Illustrations.
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My first day
by Nguyen Quang Phung
Originally published in Singapore, a latest collaboration by the award-winning creators of The First Journey follows the metaphorical travels of a determined young Vietnamese boy who embarks on a boat voyage marked by a single oar, giant waves, eerie forests and heavy rainfall. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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My life as a Youtuber
by Janet Tashjian
Derek is excited about creating his own Youtube series, but quickly discovers that it is a lot more work than it looks and when it is time for his foster monkey Frank to leave, Derek scrambles to find a reason for him to stay
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My red hat
by Rachel Stubbs
Winsomely expressive artwork blends with meditative reflections on the love between generations in the story of a grandfather who passes down a hat that has seen a lifetime of memories. A first picture book. Illustrations.
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Mystery of the hidden elves
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Traveling with Dr. Iris Perez to Iceland to investigate activities attributed to local superstitions, the Alden siblings learn the legend of the mischievous huldufolk elves before uncovering clues that offer scientific insights into the strange phenomena. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Peppa Pig and the Earth Day adventure
by Candlewick Press
Celebrating Earth Day with a visit to the Botanical Gardens, Peppa Pig and her family participate in recycling and composting, take a ride in Daddy Pig’s electric car and learn about the important contributions of bees before discovering a delightfully squishy mud puddle. TV tie-in. Illustrations.
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Robert and the world's best cake
by Anne-Katherin Behl
Robert bakes the biggest and best cake in the world, but when his party invitations fly out of the window, unexpected guests arrive wanting a taste of his cake
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Bats : learning to fly
by Falynn Koch
A latest entry in the accessible science graphic-novel series introduces kids to the bat through the adventures of an injured critter who meets a variety of bat species while rehabilitating and relearning how to fly. Simultaneous.
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Flying machines : how the Wright brothers soared
by Alison Wilgus
An introduction to the Wright Brothers and their amazing achievements combines an engaging graphic novel format with fun facts about how the famous aviators conducted historic experiments and designed amazing machines that blazed a trail for the modern world's airplanes, jets and helicopters. Simultaneous.
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The Secret of Bigfoot Valley
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Learning about paleontology and fossil hunting under renowned scientist Dr. Iris Prez while attending summer camp in Colorado, the Aldens investigate an outbreak of strange events that local superstition attributes to a bigfoot creature roaming the valley. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The strange birds of Flannery O'Connor : a life
by Amy Alznauer
"When she was young, the writer Flannery O'Connor was captivated by the chickens in her yard. At age six, her life was forever changed when she and a chicken she had been training were featured in the Pathé News, and she realized that people want to seewhat is odd and strange in life. But while she loved birds of all varieties and kept several species around the house, it was the peacocks that came to dominate her life"
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Summer of Brave
by Amy Noelle Parks
Twelve-year-old Lilla wants to make everyone happy, so when her best friend Vivi dares her to start telling the truth as part of their Summer of Brave, Lilla hesitates because if she says out loud what she really wants, her whole life might crash down around her
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The tree in me
by Corinna Luyken
A compassionate portrait of the strength in all of us and the nourishment that we receive from the natural world blends poetic text with high-detail artwork to illustrate the intricate ways that all human beings are resilient, creative and connected to each other. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Trying
by Kobi Yamada
Discusses the importance of trying new things and learning from failures, as well as successes
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Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
by Kirsten Anderson
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Winterborne Home for mayhem and mystery
by Ally Carter
A sequel to Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor finds April unraveling family secrets, creepy legends and mysterious identities when setbacks in her plans with Gabriel force her to fight on behalf of the orphans who have become her family. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Yasmin the librarian
by Saadia Faruqi
It is library day and helper Yasmin is busy shelving books, but suddenly she discovers that her own special book is missing prompting her to calmly retrace her steps
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Yasmin the recycler
by Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin is thrilled about her school's new recycling program, but getting her friends to pitch in is no easy task
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Yasmin the scientist
by Saadia Faruqi
Everyone seems to have an idea for the science fair except for Yasmin, but after some failed experiments Yasmin's snack break with Nani inspires an idea
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Yasmin the singer
by Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin is excited to attend a wedding party, but when the singing starts Yasmin is too shy to join in
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A year full of celebrations and festivals
by Christopher Corr
Fact-filled text and bright, engaging artwork profile dozens of special festivals that are celebrated all over the world, sharing the history and cultural significance of diverse traditions ranging from India’s International Kite Festival to Japan’s Hanami Cherry Blossom Festival. Illustrations.
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What was the age of exploration?
by Catherine Daly-Weir
A What Was? introduction to the Age of Exploration includes coverage of such topics as the nautical practices of 15th-century Europe, Henry the Navigator’s fateful new sea routes and the impact of European advancement on ancient civilizations. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Almost there and almost not
by Linda Urban
The award-winning author of Almost There and Almost Not presents the bittersweet tale of a girl with absent parents who lands in the care of an eccentric relative before discovering that the residence is haunted by the ghost of a long-ago ancestor. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Finn and the time-traveling pajamas
by Michael Buckley
A sequel to Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox finds Finn advised by an older version of himself to include Lincoln and Julep in his time-traveling adventures, before the trio become stranded in different timelines by malfunctioning time-travel pajamas. Simultaneous eBook.
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Graduation groove
by Kathryn Heling
A diverse class of kindergarteners completes final projects and says goodbye to a kind teacher and a beloved class pet while dancing their way through a kindergarten graduation ceremony of caps, gowns and first-grade anticipation. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Hugo and the Impossible Thing
by Renée Felice Smith
Living near a forest edge where a formidable region of boulders, rapid rivers, high cliffs and thorny overgrowth has been declared impossible to traverse, a plucky little bulldog ignores the trepidation of his fellow animals to become the first to try. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Kecko the Gecko
by Sindy McKay
"Matt takes his pet gecko to school, and disaster almost strikes when the gecko escapes. Matt and his friends try to catch the gecko as it runs around the classroom, hoping their teacher won't notice. In the end Matt learns a valuable lesson, and the class learns a lot about geckos"--Page [4] of cover
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The Star Festival
by Moni Ritchie Hadley
Joining her loved ones for the annual Star Festival, Keiko and her mama observe beautiful decorations while eating delicious traditional foods and learning about the Tanabata Matsuri folktale, before they use their tanzaku wishes to reunite with a missing loved one. Illustrations.
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Who was Levi Strauss?
by Ellen Labrecque
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Wonder walkers
by Micha Archer
"Two curious children go for a walk, asking imaginative questions about the natural beauty that surrounds them"
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Dragons do not go to school!
by D. J. Panec
Rex doesn't think that dragons should have to go to school, but with the encouragement of his mother, he does agree to attend the first day and happily discovers some things he didn't expect
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The anti-book
by Raphael Simon
A boy struggling with anger over his parents’ remarriages orders a mysterious blank book that invites him to write about the people he would make go away, before finding himself in a mysterious alternate world populated by strangely familiar beings. Simultaneous eBook.
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Artemis Fowl : the Arctic incident : the graphic novel
by Michael Moreci
Receiving an urgent email that his father has been kidnapped by the Russian Mafiya, Artemis Fowl forges a precarious alliance with Captain Holly Short and the LEPrecon fairy police to conduct a daring rescue mission. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Aru Shah and the city of gold
by Roshani Chokshi
Searching for her mentors in a city of gold on the brink of war, Aru questions the identity of her Sleeper’s daughter sister and her own commitment to fighting the demon army on behalf of increasingly devious gods. Simultaneous eBook.
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Balloons for Papa : A Story of Hope and Empathy
by Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia
Wanting to bring comfort to his depressed father while helping care for his sick mother, young Arthur looks for a way to get a balloon from a park vendor to convey a small glimmer of hope to his family. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Confessions of a Class Clown
by Arianne Costner
A dedicated but misfit young comedian who aspires to make a viral video searches for a partner in a school friendship club before weighing the risks of getting famous and making strangers laugh at the expense of others. By the author of My Life as a Potato. Simultaneous eBook.
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Dear Treefrog
by Joyce Sidman
A poetic celebration of the joys of finding a kindred spirit follows the experiences of a lonely girl who encounters a tiny treefrog in her new home. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of Hello, Earth! 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Ruffing It : A Middle School Story
by James Patterson
Excitedly accompanying his human family on a camping vacation in the woods, canine Junior happily chases raccoons, fetches sticks and doggy-paddles in the lake, before an obedience-obsessed human arrives and spoils his fun. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Max Meow : donuts and danger
by John Gallagher
"When Max and Mindy's evil look-alikes try to take over the world's donut supply, the real and Max and Mindy work together to save the day and the donuts"
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The End Is Just the Beginning
by Mike Bender
A comforting and innovative story about how to manage life’s inevitable endings combines evocative illustrations with gentle text that explains how the end of anything, however difficult, is also the beginning of something new. By the best-selling author of The Book About Nothing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Free
by Sam Usher
A boy and his beloved Grandad discover the wonders of the natural world in the first of a planned quartet that follows a shared journey into the wilderness to return a rehabilitated bird to its natural home. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The Messengers
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Receiving a mysterious message that their friends in the alternate world are under attack, the Greystone kids uncover evidence of mind-controlling forces that are preparing to invade the real universe. 150,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Catwad 5 : High Five!
by Jim Benton
A latest comic compilation by the award-winning creator of the Dear Dumb Diary series finds Catwad, Blurmp, Pigmichael and their friends going on a wacky vacation, getting sent back to school, entering a spelling bee and more. Original. Illustrations.
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I Want My Mummy!
by Nancy Krulik
Transported to Egypt by their teacher’s magical map while on a field trip, a new class of students is challenged to solve the riddle of an ancient curse when they come face-to-face with a mummy. By the best-selling author of the How I Survived Middle School series. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Keeping the city going
by Brian Floca
The Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Locomotive presents a heartfelt thank-you to the essential workers who have kept their communities safe, running and supplied throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Thrilling Tales from the Tree House
by Max Brallier
An anthology of six original Last Kids short stories, designed to bridge the gap between books 6 and 7, features contributions by prominent graphic artists and finds Jack and his friends spinning yarns about their over-the-top post-apocalyptic adventures. TV tie-in. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Little Dolphin Rescue
by Rachel Delahaye
In the Little Animal Rescue series, early readers are invited to join Callie on her magical adventures to rescue wild animals in danger all around the world. Includes black and white illustrations throughout. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Little Tiger Rescue
by Rachel Delahaye
In the Little Animal Rescue series, early readers are invited to join Callie on her magical adventures to rescue wild animals in danger all around the world. Includes black and white illustrations throughout. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Long Time, No Sea Monster
by Nancy Krulik
A follow-up to I Want My Mummy! finds the students of Ms. Frogbottom’s class transported by her magic map to Scotland, where they come nose-to-nose with the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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My Life As a Billionaire
by Janet Tashjian
Embarking on a spending spree with his friend after winning a billion dollars in the lottery, reluctant reader Derek Fallon triggers unexpected consequences before deciding to find more helpful ways to use his money. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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A Pizza With Everything on It
by Kyle Scheele
In this hilarious read-aloud that will have kids clamoring for more, a father-son duo make a pizza so delicious, and so over-the-top with toppings, that it destroys the universe! Illustrations.
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The Rock from the Sky
by Jon Klassen
The Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the Hat trilogy presents a hilariously deadpan meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, foresight and the funny feeling that something is off, when two companions stand in a perfectly good spot that may be hit, sometime, by a falling rock. Illustrations.
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The Weirdest Wish
by Calliope Glass
Warned by everyone that the complicated rules of the wish-granting Pixie Cap can make very bad things happen, Sparkleton considers wishing for particularly snowy conditions for the upcoming Winter Carnival. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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War and Millie McGonigle
by Karen Cushman
The Newbery Award-winning author of The Midwife’s Apprentice traces the story of a girl from 1930s California who helps her family through the challenges of food rationing and caring for an ailing sister as America draws closer to World War II. Simultaneous eBook.
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A Warrior's Choice
by Erin Hunter
An accessibly priced compilation of three novellas in the best-selling series includes the previously unpublished “Blackfoot’s Reckoning,” “Daisy’s Kin” and “Spotfur’s Rebellion.” 100,000 first printing. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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The place of no stars
by Erin Hunter
A latest entry in the action-packed story arc finds the increasingly divided five Clans uncovering the truth about their ancestors’ silence and their own vulnerability in the wake of Squirrelflight’s disappearance with an imposter. 125,000 first printing.
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We Are Still Here! : Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
by Traci Sorell
One dozen kids discuss the historical and contemporary laws, policies, movements and victories that have shaped Native American culture of the past and present, from forced assimilation and tribe nation delegitimization to language revival efforts and the Indian Child Welfare Act. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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We Are a Garden : A Story of How Diversity Took Root in America
by Lisa Westberg Peters
A timely story about the role of migrants in the history of North America depicts a girl from a clan during the frozen era of the mammoths whose home is gradually transformed over time by gold-hunters, slavers and immigrants seeking a new home. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Kamala and Maya's big idea
by Meena Harris
The niece of Senator Kamala Harris presents a debut picture book inspired by a childhood story about her aunt and policy expert mother that depicts two sisters who work with their community to turn an empty apartment courtyard into a playground. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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What do you do with an idea?
by Kobi Yamada
A boy has an idea which makes him uncomfortable at first but he discovers it is magical and that, no matter what other people say, he should give it his attention
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What do you do with a problem?
by Kobi Yamada
When a young boy discovers a persistent problem, he avoids it until it gets so large that he must gather up the courage to face it
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Your name is a song
by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
"Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Your Name is a Song is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names"
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Backhoes
by Amy McDonald
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Emu or ostrich?
by Kirsten Chang
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces emus and ostriches to young readers through leveled text and related photos"
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Working dogs
by Emily Rose Oachs
"Engaging images accompany information about the working group. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"
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Addams family /
When the Addams family moves to a new neighborhood, Wednesday forms a friendship with the daughter of a conformist reality television show host
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PJ Masks
Three normal six-year-olds become superheroes at night, fighting crime as the superhero team PJ Masks
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Planet Sheen: The Complete Series
Here are all 26 out-of-this world episodes from the series that put Sheen a million light years from Earth on planet Zeenu. Revisit how he got there, his encounters with Nesmith, the evil Dorkus, Princess Oom, wedgie-giving barbarians and lots more! 00056053
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Soul /
A New York jazz musician suddenly finds himself stuck between Earth and the afterlife
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King of the railway:
When a special guest arrives on the Island of Sodor, he has important jobs for Thomas, Percy, and James
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Wiggles:
The Wiggles explore a variety of ways to travel as they embark on singing and dancing adventures
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Camp time in California
by Mary Pope Osborne
Whisked through time by the Magic Tree House to Yosemite National Park in 1903, Jack and Annie accompany John Muir and President Theodore Roosevelt on a historically significant camping trip that sets the stage for environmental conservation in America. Simultaneous.
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Rescue
by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Rescuing an injured British spy found hiding in her grandmother’s barn, Meg agrees to guide a family of German refugees across occupied France to Spain in exchange for her father’s freedom from a Nazi prison. By the best-selling author of the Ascendance series. Simultaneous.
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