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New Kids' Books to BPLD July 2026 |
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The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good
by Kirsty Applebaum
What if you disappeared and no one remembered who you were?A forbidden garden. A missing girl. And the ancient legend that links them . . . Fran doesn't want to stay with her aunt and uncle and her snooty cousin, Imogen. But when she arrives at their home on the grounds of Stillness Hall, Imogen isn't there. Her aunt and uncle say they've never heard of Imogen--or even had a daughter. So it's up to Fran, and Imogen's best friend, Bex, to find her. Except Bex doesn't know who Imogen is either. How will Fran find her cousin if no one will admit she ever existed? Could a locked and dangerous garden and a mysterious old tale of enchantment and death hold the answers?
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Berserkers
by M. a. Larson
A modern-day hunt for Viking treasure collides with Spanish conquistadors and small-town Minnesota in this delightfully zany adventure, perfect for fans of The Goonies and Holes.
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Lionel Messi's World Cup Triumph: (History's Greatest Games #1)
by Chris Barish
This thrilling new nonfiction graphic novel series offers a front row seat to the greatest moments in sports history, starting with Lionel Messi and his triumph in the 2022 FIFA World Cup against French superstar Kylian MbappeA Junior Library Guild Selection***STARRED REVIEW*** Packed with world history and soccer lore, this is a promising and visually -fertile series starter. Highly recommended. --School Library Journal, starred reviewIt's the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, and Lionel Messi--one of the greatest players to ever take the field--is one match away from victory. Despite his many awards and accolades, Messi has never been able to add a World Cup trophy to his collection.If Argentina wins, this would be a historic moment not just for the country, but for the entire legacy of soccer on the international stage.Travel back in time to learn how the World Cup began and see the incredible players--from Maradona to Mbappe--who built it into the global phenomenon we know today.This exciting new graphic novel series offers a portal to the past, putting young readers in the middle of the most epic moments in sports history.Along with action-packed games and nail-biting victories, this series zooms out to explore the incredible backstories, social and political issues, and larger historical context that truly make these games the greatest in history.
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Diamond Fever!: A True Crime Story in the Wild West
by Steve Sheinkin
A fun, high-stakes nonfiction middle grade about the Great Diamond Hoax of 1872, by award-winning author Steve Sheinkin--featuring spot art and comic interstitials throughout. Perfect for fans of MONA LISA VANISHES!
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New Picture Books & Early Readers
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Seahorse Is Furious: And There Is Nothing You Can Do about It
by Morag Hood
It's a dire day under the sea for a seahorse stuck in an angry mood in this funny and accessible picture book perfect for fans of Nobody Hugs a Cactus. Seahorse is furious. It is a bad day. In a terrible week. In an awful ocean. And nothing in that whole entire, awful ocean is going to make him feel better. That's right: nothing. Not even his favorite things or his closest friend or the cuddliest bunny will help--unless... No, no he's furious. And there's nothing you can do about it.
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There Are No Ants in This Book
by Rosemary Mosco
This hilarious meta picture book from the author of Butterflies Are Pretty... Gross! shows us that ants aren't so bad. In fact, they're pretty amazing, and with their humongous families, they might turn your picnic into a party!--
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The Dumped Truck
by Daniel Bernstrom
Grumpy Monkey meets Little Blue Truck meets Toy Story in this hilarious picture book about a play truck who is cast out by the other toys for doing his job, created by Daniel Bernstrom and Pura Belpre Award winning artist, Marcelo Verdad. Welcome to Toyville, where Dump Truck does his work. His dirty work. Dump Truck cleans, fixes, and dumps stuff because -- hey! -- it's his job. But the other toys can't stand Dump's less-than-tidy appearance.So they make a new rule: NO DIRTY DUMP TRUCKS. When Dump Truck gets dumped, what will he -- and the other toys -- do? Find out in this funny yet thoughtful tale about working together and proving that there's nothing wrong with getting a little dirty.
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Byron Public Library District
100 S. Washington St.
Byron, Illinois 61010
(815) 234-5107byronlibrary.org |
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