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This month in the Children's Room...
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Preschool Story Time Mondays at 10:30 am and Tuesdays at 1:30 pm Children's Room Each Preschool Story Time is concept driven with a different theme each week. We use rich books with engaging stories to explore our theme and we always involve music and movement as well as a craft or activity to extend the learning beyond the circle. Dates for Preschool story times for January are: 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 27, and 28.
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Infant and Toddler Story Time Mondays at 1:30 pm and Tuesdays at 10:30 am Children's Room Bring your infants and toddlers to our story time! We will explore Nursery Rhymes together through reading, repetition and recall as we build familiarity, understanding and confidence with language. Every week we utilize music and movement as well,as we pair each rhyme to a song and explore simple instruments too. Dates for Infant and Toddler story times for January are: 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 27,and 28.
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New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1, All Day We will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st on observance of the New Year's Day holiday.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful new year!
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Library Closed - Martin Luther King Jr Day Monday, January 20th we will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Neptune the Reading Dog - On Vacation in January Will be back in, February 5, 3:00 pm Children's Room Readers of all abilities can increase their confidence and skills by reading out loud to this wonderful, friendly and calm dog.
Neptune is back from vacation and we are so excited to see him again! Hope you're ready for some awesome reading Neptune! We missed you!
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Monster Squad Friday, January 3, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Children's Room
JANUARY MONSTER: MOTHMAN
Interested in Monsters? Cryptids? Creatures of Myth and Legend? Join our Monster Squad and explore a new monster each month! Leader Laura Lupin will profile a new monster monthly - sharing information, history and ideas - a discussion with refreshments will follow and we will decide if there can be any truth to the stories, then we will wrap up with a craft or project. FEBRUARY WILL BE DRAGONS!
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Family Card Game Night
Wednesday, January 8, 6:00-7:00 pm
Children's Room
Drop in the library and learn a kid friendly card games. We will use standard, regular cards - no special decks required - and no notepad needed to keep score. We will play games like: Old Maid, Snap, Crazy Eights, Slapjack, and Garbage, to name a few. This is a great way to learn new games and ways to keep kids busy and entertained and the only thing you need is a standard deck of cards!
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Chapter Cubs
Friday, January 10, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Children's Room
JANUARY THEME IS GRAPHIC: TITLE: EL DEAFO
FEBRUARY THEME WILL BE MASS BOOK AWARD NOMINEE: TITLE: Book Uncle and Me
Enjoy new stories and new friends. Members of the Chapter Cubs group we will read a new book each month then we will meet to discuss the story and share our thoughts and ideas as well as enjoy some light refreshments. Each month we will explore a new book and a new genre of literature. Please register with Miss Laura when you stop by her desk to pick up a copy of the chosen book.
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Lego Club
Saturday, January 11, from 10 am - 12 pm and Monday, January 13, 6:00-7:30 pm
Conference Room
Drop in for some free-style Lego building fun! We put out bins of assorted Lego pieces and you build whatever you can imagine. Place your completed piece on the table and we will show it off in our display case for the month, so all our patrons will see how creative our community is!
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Family Phonics Fun Night
Wednesday, January 15, 6:00- 7:00 pm
Children's Room
Help build reading skills by having fun at the library! There will be an assortment of activities and games for all levels of readers - some examples are: letter hunting throughout the library for beginner, word building games for intermediary and sentence building games for advanced readers.
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F.A.I.R. - Family Adventures in Reading
Wednesday, January 22, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Children's Room
January - A Wonderful Year by Nick Bruel
We will explore books, looking at many different aspects of the book, to build book knowledge. We will discuss the book such as format, text font, presentation, etc, then we will read the story and share our thoughts then we will have an activity to tie it all together as we enjoy some refreshments. Families will be welcome to keep the copy of the book under discussion to help build a strong library at home!
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Homeschool Meeting
Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 pm
Children's Room
Drop in and meet with other homeschool families in our community - Share ideas, Activities and knowledge - help the library learn how to better serve the homeschool families in our community.
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Friday Family Movie Night
Friday, January 24, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Children's Room
JANUARY TITLE: TBD - CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR UPDATE
The last Friday of the month will be a Family Fun Movie Night - Starting at 4 we will show on of the latest DVD movie releases we receive that month. Feel free to wear your PJs, bring a snack and a snuggle and spend a Friday Night at the library sharing a fun family movie together. Most children's movies run approximately 80-90 minutes so we should be done before 6 pm.
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Appley Dapply's nursery rhymes
by Beatrix Potter
A collection of simple verse about a mouse who loves pies and an assortment of her small animal friends
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Bedtime for sweet creatures
by Nikki Grimes
The Coretta Scott King Award-winning author of Bronx Masquerade presents an imagination-fueled bedtime story that finds a restless youngster growling, hunting and hiding through his nighttime routine before settling down to sleep. Illustrations.
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The case of the stinky stench
by Josh Funk
Inspector Croissant needs the help of Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast to investigate a terrible odor coming from the refrigerator
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Cowie
by Elizabeth Rose Stanton
Born a donkey but knowing he is meant to be a cow, Cowie pursues his dream by spending more time with the cows in his barn, while his friends, Mousie and Duckie, try to help him feel happy in his own skin. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Cub
by Cynthia L. Copeland
Book Annotation
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Diana, Princess of the Amazons : a graphic novel
by Shannon Hale
Eleven-year-old Diana, the gangly, sometimes clumsy, only child on the island of Themyscira, struggles to live up to the high Amazonian standards and longs for someone her own age whom she can talk to
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Drew and Jot : Dueling Doodles
by Art Baltazar
Using their combined talents to create an epic superhero crossover comic in their sketchbook, fifth grade best friends Andrew and Fox are horrified when Andrew’s little sister doodles a powerful villain in the sketchbook, changing the universe they have imagined. 10,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Elephants cannot dance!
by Mo Willems
Piggie tries to teach Gerald the elephant some new dance moves, but Piggie learns something even more important in the process. By the creator of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal book, There's a Bird on Your Head!
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Get Out and Play
by John Cena
A high-energy leveled reader based on John Cena’s picture book series follows a fun-filled day of racing, splashing and playing for Elbow Grease and his four monster truck brothers. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Ghosts
by Raina Telgemeier
The multiple Eisner Award-winning creator of Drama presents the graphically illustrated story of Catrina, who moves to coastal Northern California in the hope that the climate will be better for her sick little sister and who learns that her new community is haunted. Simultaneous eBook.
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Hilo : saving the whole wide world
by Judd Winick
When portals open up all over town, releasing hordes of strange magical creatures, Hilo, DJ and Gina try to send a giant mutant chicken, a viking hippo, a magical warrior cat and millions of killer vegetables back to their own worlds.
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I am going! : an Elephant & Piggie book
by Mo Willems
Piggie ruins a perfectly good day by telling her best friend Gerald the elephant that she is going, sending him into a panic. By the Geisel Medal-winning creator of There Is a Bird on Your Head!
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I love my new toy!
by Mo Willems
Piggie can't wait to show Gerald her brand-new toy, but when it gets accidentally broken, their friendship may be in jeopardy. 100,000 first printing.
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I Love You With All My Heart
by Jane Chapman
Worrying that her mommy will no longer love her when she accidentally breaks a favorite sunflower plant, Little Bear is reassured by her mommy’s advice to place her paw on her heart to feel their unconditional love for each other. Illustrations.
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Knuffle Bunny free : an unexpected diversion
by Mo Willems
While traveling with her family to Holland to visit her grandparents, Trixie once again loses her beloved Knuffle Bunny, in an epic love story filled with the joys and sorrows of growing up. 300,000 first printing.
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Knuffle Bunny too : a case of mistaken identity
by Mo Willems
When she arrives at school, excited to show off her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunny, Trixie is quite upset when someone else has the exact same bunny, resulting in hilarious chaos. 175,000 first printing.
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Leaving Lymon
by Lesa Cline-Ransome
In a companion to the award-winning Finding Langston, young Lymon is uprooted by tragedy from his life in the Deep South of 1946 before the limits of his talents and resilience are tested in two Northern cities. Simultaneous eBook.
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Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet!
by Dr. Seuss
A rerelease of a lesser-known inspirational Dr. Seuss Beginner Book introduces a rhyming mix of real and imaginary careers, from a firefighter and teacher to a perfume smeller and roller-coaster owner. Illustrations.
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My Monster Truck Family
by John Cena
An Elbow Grease leveled reader introduces the irrepressible monster truck, his four brothers and their respective talents in a skill-building story that celebrates the value of never giving up. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Narwhal on a sunny night
by Mary Pope Osborne
Transported by the Magic Tree House some 1,000 years back in time, Jack and Annie arrive in Greenland, where they meet young hunter Lief Erikson and ask him for help saving a narwhal. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Notorious
by Gordon Korman
Moving to an unfamiliar island split between the United States and Canada, Keenan learns about the island’s Prohibition-era smuggling history from an unconventional neighbor who believes her dog has been murdered. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The old truck
by Jarrett Pumphrey
A resilient and steadfast old pickup truck works tirelessly alongside the members of a bustling farm, becoming part of the dreams and ambitions of a human family’s hardworking young daughter. A first picture book. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Snakes on the job
by Kathryn Dennis
Illustrations and easy-to-read text follow a crew of snakes as they slide into trucks, operate a crane, and line up at the lunch truck, working together to reach their goal
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The story of Diva and Flea
by Mo Willems
A small yet brave dog and a curious streetwise cat meet in Paris and forge an unlikely friendship that bridges gaps between their disparate backgrounds. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of The Spider and the Fly. 50,000 first printing.
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The tailor of Gloucester
by Beatrix Potter
When the tailor becomes sick and cannot finish the waistcoat for the Mayor, the mice finish it for him
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The tale of Benjamin Bunny
by Beatrix Potter
Peter's mischievous cousin, Benjamin Bunny, persuades him to go back to Mr. McGregor's garden to retrieve the clothes he lost there
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The tale of Ginger & Pickles
by Beatrix Potter
Ginger, a yellow tom-cat, and Pickles, a terrier, run a very popular general store but soon run into trouble because they give everyone unlimited credit
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The tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
by Beatrix Potter
After visiting each other's homes, Johnny Town-Mouse and Timmy Willy who lives in the country, decide that they prefer their own place
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The tale of Mr. Tod
by Beatrix Potter
A children's story about the unfriendly relations between a disagreeable fox and an uncouth badger and the problems they create for the rabbits living peacefully in the forest
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The tale of Peter Rabbit
by Beatrix Potter
Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught
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The tale of Pigling Bland
by Beatrix Potter
Pigling sets off from home and, among his adventures, helps Pig-wig escape from Mr. Piperson
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The tale of Squirrel Nutkin
by Beatrix Potter
Squirrel Nutkin would rather ask an old owl riddles than gather nuts with the other squirrels
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The tale of Tom Kitten
by Beatrix Potter
In addition to being naughty and losing their company clothes, Tom and his two sisters indulge in rowdy behavior when they are sent upstairs as punishment
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The tale of two bad mice
by Beatrix Potter
While the dolls are away, two curious, naughty mice explore the dolls' house and steal their furniture
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Time to say please!
by Mo Willems
Narrated by a group of friendly mice, an amusing book provides preschoolers with an entertaining introduction to manners through helpful demonstrations of when certain words and phrases, such as "excuse me" and "please," are used in social situations.
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Unplugged and unpopular
by Mat Heagerty
When Erin's parents ban her from using her electronic devices, she realizes that aliens are using screens to control the human race and the only people who notice are Erin and her grandmother
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The Westing game
by Ellen Raskin
The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance, in a special twenty-fifth edition that features a brand new cover.
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Yasmin the friend
by Saadia Faruqi
After carefully planning a visit with Aly and Emma, Yasmin is disappointed to see that they want to play on their own, but a creative compromise may make everyone happy
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Yasmin the gardener
by Saadia Faruqi
When spring arrives, Yasmin and her Baba plant a garden but Yasmin's flower seedling keeps wilting until her Nani sits in the sun, revealing to Yasmin what the plant needs
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Yasmin the soccer star
by Saadia Faruqi
When a new gym teacher introduces her gym class to soccer, Yasmin fears it will be as rough as the professional sport but must try to find courage to play goalie
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Yasmin the writer
by Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin struggles with Ms. Alex's assignment to write an essay about her hero until she realizes that her hero is someone very close to her
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Book Uncle and me
by Uma Krishnaswami
Every day, nine-year-old Yasmin borrows a book from Book Uncle, a retired teacher who has set up a free lending library next to her apartment building. But when the mayor tries to shut down the rickety bookstand, Yasmin has to take her nose out of her book and do something. But what can she do? The local elections are coming up but she's just a kid. She can't even vote! Still, Yasmin has friends -- her best friend, Reeni, and Anil, who even has a black belt in karate. And she has grownup family and neighbors who, no matter how preoccupied they are, care about what goes on in their community. Then Yasmin remembers a story that Book Uncle selected for her. It's an old folktale about a flock of doves trapped in a hunter's net. The birds realize that if theyall flap their wings at the same time, they can lift the net and fly to safety, where they seek the help of a friendly mole who chews a hole in the net and sets them free. And so the children get to work, launching a campaign to make sure the voices of the community are heard
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The tale of little pig Robinson
by Beatrix Potter
Little pig Robinson goes to market for his aunts and, after a series of unexpected and amazing adventures, including an unexpected sea voyage, settles to a pleasant life on an island in the South Seas
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Time to pee!
by Mo Willems
With the author's signature humor and a group of sign-holding mice, children are gently led through each step in the process that will finally bring them to their emancipation from diapers. 35,000 first printing.
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The tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
by Beatrix Potter
The story of a little mouse's funny house, the visitors she has there, and how she finally rids herself of the untidy, messy ones
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The tale of Timmy Tiptoes
by Beatrix Potter
An innocent squirrel accused of stealing nuts is forced down a hole in a tree, where he meets a friendly chipmunk
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Confessions of a Dork Lord
by Michael Johnston
A hapless warlock-in-training struggles to live up to his great and terrible destiny as the next in line to rule the Grim World in the face of his father’s disappearance, magic gone wrong and inconvenient allergies. A first children’s book. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Fred's Big Feelings : The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers
by Laura Renauld
An uplifting picture book portrait of the creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood describes Fred Rogers’ struggles with big feelings in childhood, his relationship with his loving grandfather and his impassioned Capitol Hill hearing about the importance of public television funding. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The hall of fame heist
by Mike Lupica
Going on a school field trip to a National Baseball Hall of Fame pop-up museum exhibit, twins Zach and Zoe team up with their classmates to help when they discover that an important relic has gone missing from its case. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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The heart of a whale
by Anna Pignataro
Calming his fellow sea creatures with his beautiful songs about happiness, hope and wonder, Whale realizes that his music is not filling his own empty heart, before his mournful sigh is carried like a wish throughout the sea to just the right place. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Heidi Heckelbeck Takes the Cake
by Wanda Coven
Becoming so bogged down by reading, homework, projects and everyday life that she forgets her friend Bruce’s birthday, Heidi organizes a magical make-up party to apologize, with unexpected results. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Honey, the dog who saved Abe Lincoln
by Shari Swanson
A deeply researched picture book rendering of a less-remembered classic story from Abraham Lincoln’s childhood finds the future 16th American president rescuing a stray dog who becomes his best friend and eventually saves his life. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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In a Jar
by Deborah Marcero
A charming, beautifully illustrated picture book about the power of memory and the magic of friendship finds little rabbit Llewellyn, who loves to collect things in jars, and best friend Evelyn trying to find a way to continue their very special friendship when Evelyn’s family moves away. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The lost tide warriors
by Catherine Doyle
Deserted by his magic, Fionn Boyle, Storm Keeper of Arranmore, sees the island beginning to wither and illness sweeping the land and must find a way to summon Dagda's army of merrows
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No Rest for the Easter Beagle
by Charles M. Schulz
Getting burned out while scrambling to prepare for his Easter Beagle duties, Snoopy is encouraged by Lucy to get some well-deserved rest while the Peanuts gang teams up to finish coloring and hiding Snoopy’s Easter eggs. TV tie-in. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver
by Gene Barretta
A picture book account inspired by George Washington Carver’s secret childhood garden describes how his experiences with growing things helped him develop a love of nature that shaped his adult achievements as a botanist, scientist and inventor. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Swim Swim Sink
by Jenn Harney
An adorably illustrated little duckling sinks during his first swimming lesson and tries over and over again to learn how to swim, inviting young readers to cheer his successes when he whimsically innovates a working solution. By the creator of Underwear! 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Tbh, I Feel the Same
by Lisa Greenwald
Pursuing respective interests with the swim team, school play and poetry club, BFFs Cece, Gabby and Prianka find their bond tested by classmates who discriminately rank others according to their looks, smarts and popularity. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Thief Knot
by Kate Milford
When her parents are recruited to help solve a puzzling crime, Marzana assembles a group of unusual kid detectives, including the ghost of a ship captain’s daughter, to explore hidden passageways and magical architecture to foil a band of kidnappers. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do?
by Dan Gutman
Complemented by games and puzzles, a latest My Weird School Special story finds A. J. and Andrea representing Ella Mentry during the Presidents’ Day Challenge against Dirk School in the hope of winning a top-secret prize. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Regular Library Hours: Monday 10:00am-8:00pm, Tuesday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday 10:00am-8:00pm, Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm, Friday 1:00pm-6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm & Sunday - Closed.
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