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| Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets by Kwame Alexander with Chris Colderly and Marjory Wentworth; illustrated by Ekua HolmesPoetry. With this book, you can travel through time and space by using an unexpected tool: poetry. Instead of the same old poems that have been used in countless classrooms, Out of Wonder offers you poems about 20 different poets from throughout history and around the world. Here you’ll find odes to long-departed poets (like Persian mystic Rumi and haiku master Bashō), as well as loving tributes to more modern poets such as Nikki Giovanni and Naomi Shihab Nye. And even if poetry isn’t your thing, you can admire the attention-grabbing collage art on every page of this imaginative, inspiring collection. |
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| Captain Pug: The Dog Who Sailed the Seas by Laura James; illustrated by Eglantine CeulemansAnimal Fantasy. Though he looks sharp in his dog-sized sailor suit, Pug would much rather cuddle up with a plate of jam tarts than go anywhere near water. Fancy Lady Miranda, however, has been invited to a party at the boating lake, and she doesn't do anything without her beloved dog by her side. Can the water-shy Pug find the courage to face a day full of aquatic exploits and unexpected mishaps? Find out in in this cartoon-illustrated chapter book, the 1st in a charming, laugh-out-loud funny series. |
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Matylda, Bright and Tender
by Holly M. Mcghee
Sussy and Guy are best friends, fourth-graders who share their silliest thoughts and deepest hopes. One afternoon, the two of them decide they must have something of their very own to love. After a trip to the pet store, they bring home a spotted lizard, the one with the ancient face and starfish toes, and they name her Matylda (with a y so it’s all her own). With Guy leading the way, they feed her and give her an origin story fit for a warrior lizard. A few weeks later, on a simple bike ride, there is a terrible accident. As hard as it is, Sussy is sure she can hold on to Guy if she can find a way to love Matylda enough. But in a startling turn of events, Sussy reconsiders what it means to grieve and heal and hope and go on, for her own sake and Matylda’s. By turns both devastating and buoyant, this story is a brave one, showing how far we can justify going for a real and true friend.
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A Single Stone
by Meg McKinlay
Every girl dreams of being part of the line—the chosen seven who tunnel deep into the mountain to find the harvest. No work is more important.
Jena is the leader of the line—strong, respected, reliable. And—as all girls must be—she is small; years of training have seen to that. It is not always easy but it is the way of things. And so a girl must wrap her limbs, lie still, deny herself a second bowl of stew. Or a first.
But what happens when one tiny discovery makes Jena question the world she knows? What happens when moving a single stone changes everything?
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| Skateboard Party by Karen English; illustrated by Laura FreemanFiction. Third-grader Richard lives for skateboarding, and he's excited to show off his flat-ground Ollie at his friend Greg's party. He's less excited about a note home from his teacher about his poor schoolwork. With brothers to annoy and skateboard tricks to learn, it's hard for Richard to remember how to spell "quotient," or when his report about howler monkeys is due. But it might be even harder to hide the teacher's note from his parents until after the party. Set at the same school as author Karen English's Nikki and Deja series, this 2nd book in the Carver Chronicles is perfect for readers who want funny, realistic, easy-to-read chapter books. |
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Olga and the Smelly Thing From Nowhere
by Elise Gravel
Discovering a grumpy, smelly, fussy creature in her garbage can that she names after herself, young Olga befriends and studies the eccentric Olgamus in ways that subtly introduce the scientific method, the practices of Jane Goodall and other scientific concepts.
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| The Frog Who Croaked by Jarrett J. KrosoczkaMystery. If you love Jarrett Krosoczka's Lunch Lady graphic novels, don't miss his chapter book debut about a mismatched pair of platypus police officers. Rookie Zengo and old-timer O'Malley aren't exactly thrilled about working together. But when they uncover a trail of illegal synthetic fish -- a trail that leads to Pandini, a rich and powerful businessman -- they'll have to overcome their differences in order to crack the case. Poking fun at cop shows and featuring likable animal characters, this new series starter is a great pick for fans of Bruce Hale's Chet Gecko mysteries. |
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| The Story of Diva and Flea by Mo Willems; illustrated by Tony DiTerlizziFiction. Pampered pooch Diva considers it her job to patrol the courtyard of the fancy apartment building where she lives. She never considers exploring further until she meets alley cat Flea, who is a devoted flâneur -- someone who roams the streets, seeing the sights. And there are so many sights -- after all, this is Paris! A satisfying tale of new friendship, Diva and Flea is filled with small moments of bravery, as well as lively, stylish illustrations. Chapter book readers who have happy memories of author Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie series will relish this new animal duo. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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