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Children's Books July 2024
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We are going to be pals!
by Mark Teague
Doing his best to teach Rhino about how to be a friend while navigating their non-so-simple symbiotic relationship, Egret discovers communication and kindness are the key to any friendship when Rhino comes to his rescue. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Firefighters to the rescue!
by R. W. Alley
"Firefighters to the rescue! The officers of Breezy Valley answer the call to protect their beloved town. Ladders, axes, and water hoses take center stage as the firefighters rescue the tabby cat twins, put out blazes, and save not only lives-but also the town ice cream parlor! Lively action, equipment details, cross-section pictures and more will keep young firefighter fans engaged throughout this delightful story"
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Mama in the moon
by Doreen Cronin
"Tumbling from his mama's arms into a soft patch of leaves far below their tree branch, Baby Sloth, with the help of his clever mama, is reassured and distracted by using his senses of sight, sound, smell and touch until she can get to him. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Oh, are you awake?
by Bob Shea
"When Lion isn't sleepy, he keeps waking up Penguin, who IS sleepy, with drums, bouncing on a squeaky trampoline and crunching on chips, forcing Penguin to resort to extreme?—?and entertaining?—?measures to get his friend to sleep. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Water day
by Margarita Engle
A joyful picture book from acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells the story of how a young girl and her community celebrate the arrival of the water man who visits weekly to distribute water to the village. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Roar-choo!
by Charlotte Cheng
"In this fiery tale of helping your friends and valuing differences, cold-ridden Dragon, who can't stop sneezing long enough to get a roar out, refuses to rest until patient, peaceful Phoenix convinces him to take the break he so badly needs. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Squirrel in the museum
by Vivian Vande Velde
When Twitch hears that the school children are taking a field trip to the science museum, he decides he wants to join in the fun--so he stows away on the school bus and hides in a backpack to get in. But as always, not everyone is glad to see a squirrel in their midst. Pursued by security guards, Twitch turns the exhibits into his own private carnival rides--swinging on a Foucault pendulum, riding a model Mars Rover, and skittering across the Bernoulli air pressure table. Just when it seems like there's no escape, Twitch's chaotic romp turns up some surprises for the museum staff. . . . and a friendly boy in a wheelchair saves the day for the squirrel, sneaking him back out. For aspiring scientists, Squirrel in the Museum also includes an explanation of the scientific exhibits Twitch encounters--as told by the friendly science lab geckos
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5 scary stories for a Dark Knight
by Cavan Scott
These terrifying tales find Batman contending with ancient curses, ghostly race car drivers and sinister witches in the darkest corners of Gotham City. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Pizza patrol!
by Christy Webster
The Turtles intend to celebrate pizza week by eating at each one's favorite pizzeria, but when they get to the first one it has disappeared into the ground
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Catalina incognito
by Jennifer Torres
Eight-year-old Catalina Castañeda uses Tía Abuela's sewing kit to turn ordinary clothing into a magical disguise, enabling her to uncover a thief at the local library
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Creating with paper tubes, rubber bands & yarn
by Elsie Olson
What can you create using three simple materials? Creating with Paper Tubes, Rubber Bands & Yarn challenges you to find out! Discover some of the many ways you can get creative with paper tubes, rubber bands, and yarn. Get inspired by example projects featuring these materials. Then head to the makerspace to construct your own toys, gifts, and more. When you're done, check out other books in the Makerspace Trios series for more three-material creations!
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Rebel Girls Celebrate Pride : 25 Tales of Self-love and Community
by Rebel Girls
"This collection features 25 inspiring tales of proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read about how these women, girls, and nonbinary people broke down barriers, honored their identities, and lived authentically no matter what anyone else said. Find your voice with Janelle Monae. Play for equality with Billie Jean King. Protect your community with Marcia P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. And organize joyful celebrations with Dr. Lady Phyll and Molly Pinta. With a foreword by Elena Favilli, this book pairs inspiring, easy-to-read text with colorful full-page portraits created by female and nonbinary artists from all around the world. Plus, scannable codes let you listen to longer stories on the Rebel Girls app!
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Minecraft : the crafter's kitchen : an official cookbook for young chefs and their families
by Victoria Granof
"Featuring 60 step-by-step recipes, this official Minecraft cookbook gives aspiring young chefs the tools needed to begin a lifelong love of cooking-as well as important lessons on environmental stewardship. The recipes in The Crafter's Kitchen are inspired by the beloved game and are ideal for kitchen first-timers and kids learning to cook with their parents. Each chapter features a unique biome of the Minecraft world, from Deep Ocean to Crimson Forest. In addition to recipes inspired by the biome, you'll learn about environmental issues facing similar areas in our own world, and possible solutions!"
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Children's book of music.
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
An introduction to music history takes readers on a chronological journey to explore music from different cultures, the development of instruments and the progression of musical styles. New edition. Illustrations.
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Let's fill this world with kindness : true tales of goodwill in action
by Alexandra Stewart
"Kindness is a superpower! We all feel the weight of the world on our shoulders sometimes. It's easy to forget how powerful we are. Through more than twenty-five true stories in these pages, you'll discover that no matter who you are or where you live, kindness to yourself and others can be an amazing source of strength"
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Want to request any of these titles? Place a hold through the online catalog, or call the library 831-768-3404 for assistance.
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Watsonville Public Library
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