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New Children's Books April 28, 2025 |
The following books are new to the shelves in the Children's Department at Kendall Young Library. To reserve an item, click on the image or title to be taken to the library's catalog. (Detailed instructions at the end of the newsletter.) |
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A copycat conundrum
by Lisa Yee
When one of their classmates starts receiving threatening notes, the Misfits investigate and uncover ties to an art forgery scheme
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Tales of a Not-so-super 6th Grader
by R. L. Ullman
Elliott feels ever-so-ordinary, until a mysterious girl tells him he's the only one who can capture a mega-powerful, extraterrestrial orb before it falls into the wrong hands.
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Zali sparkles
by Maddy Mara
Trying out for the Sparkleberries, the most creative fairy pod in the Magic Forest, Zali must overcome her fears when she discovers she must sing and dance, putting on an amazing show with her friends. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Mountain Challenge
by Bear Grylls
A magical compass transports Lily to a mountain top high above sea level, and Bear Grylls helps guide her down the mountain, all the while facing her fears and building confidence.
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Cat ninja. 1
by Matthew Cody
"Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, Claude dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja--Metro City's secret protector"
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Big Jim begins / : Big Jim Begins
by Dav Pilkey
Discover the origin of the characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to see if goodness and bravery can prevail as they try to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Out of order / : Out of Order 1
by Josh Hicks
"Riley is an unassuming farmer living a comfortable life in a small hillside hamlet, with little desire for adventure. This all changes when the militant Province of Perfect Sameness storms into town and flattens their home, led by the identical twins, Paula and Prentice. The twin's campaign to impose their vision of "perfect sameness" on the Overworld forces Riley and friends into action, sending them all on the adventure of a lifetime! Riley employs the aid of friend Charlie, a brilliant builder with atendency to ignore health and safety rules and overuse TNT which has earned him the reputation as town troublemaker--and Emily, a loner and former warrior for the Province of Perfect Sameness who is torn by guilt over her service with the Province. Together, they must venture to the Province's fortress, cross swords with the twin's legion of soldiers, and pull off their biggest (and only) heist ever to steal back all the materials taken from their Hamlet!"
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I wish I had a dragon with marshmallows
by Diane Alber
When a little boy wishes he had marshmallows and a dragon to toast them with and his wish comes true, he then discovers that the dragon can't breathe fire, in a story about friendship and the power of imagination and play. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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What would Bluey's mum do?
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Learn why Mum is so great, whether it's because she has the best dance moves, or always knows what to say to make things better, or because she makes the best granny. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Dairy farming
by Grace Hansen
"This title takes readers to farms throughout the United States that raise, care for, and milk dairy cows. Readers will learn what life is like for dairy cows, how they are often milked, and how the milk is made safe for drinking or made into other products such as cheese and yogurt. Title is complete with glossary, index, and information about common dairy cow breeds."
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Gouldian finch
by Julie Murray
"Gouldian finches are known for their beautiful colors. Readers will learn about where the bird lives, what it eats, and all the colors that make it so unique! The title is complete with a glossary, index, and more facts"--Provided by publisher
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All cats are on the autism spectrum
by Kathy Hoopmann
"This updated edition of the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome provides an engaging, gentle introduction to autism. All-new cats take a playful look at the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all those who arefamiliar with typical autistic traits, bringing to life common characteristics such as sensory sensitivities, social issues and communication difficulties. Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes all the joys and challenges of being on the autism spectrum, leaving the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and the potential of autistic people"
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The tractor and equipment encyclopedia
by Donna B. McKinney
"Lets readers discover information about many kinds of farm equipment. Along with the development of tractors, readers will learn about major tractor brands as well as a variety of types of equipment and their uses"
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Diana Taurasi : basketball GOAT
by Kristen Rajczak Nelson
"Diana Taurasi is often named as the best women's basketball player ever and is considered one of the best basketball players ever too, man or woman. She's a many-time Olympic gold medalist and a WNBA All-Star that holds an impressive WNBA record. She's the league's all-time leading scorer by more than 2,000 points! Through full-color photographs of Diana on the hardwood, readers follow her from her beginnings in basketball, to being a star at the University of Connecticut, to playing with the Phoenix Mercury, highlighting her accomplishments in the United States and on the world stage throughout"
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Ultimate Pterosaur rumble
by Jerry Pallotta
"This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts sixteen of the fiercest flying pterosaurs. Readers will learn about each pterosaur's unique features, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling pterosaurs before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations. It includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans"
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The first cat in space and the wrath of the paperclip
by Mac Barnett
CheckMate, an AI paperclip designed to fix grammatical errors, wants to turn carbon-based lifeforms into paperclips, and when he invades every computer, the First Cat in Space, the Moon Queen and LOZ 4000 come to help. 150,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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You can find the class pet, Pout-Pout Fish!
by Deborah Diesen
When the class pet vanishes, Mr. Fish and his students work together to bring the pet home in no time, turning their frowns upside down! Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Dog vs. Cat
by Chris Gall
Agreeing to be on their best behavior when they are forced to share a room in spite of never having gotten along, Dog and Cat are annoyed by each other's habits before circumstances bring out the best and worst in both of them. By the award-winning creator of Dinotrux. 35,000 first printing.
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Nat the cat takes a bath
by Jarrett Lerner
"Nat the Cat must take a bath. But first, he wants his toys. Then he won't get in the tub without bubbles. And of course, he'll need a towel. As Nat the Cat keeps coming up with excuses to not get in the bath, the narrator can't help but wonder if he's hiding something--like a fear of water"
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Bluey and Bingo's book of singy things.
by Ludo Studio Pty Ltd
"This interactive tabbed board book invites little ones to sing along with Bluey and Bingo as they make up fun songs for their games, such as“Poor Little Bug on the Wall” and“The Wheels on the Bus.” Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Te recuerdo / Remembering
by Xelena González
Una niña y su familia observan las costumbres del Día de los Angelitos, una de las celebraciones del ritual del Día de Muertos, para celebrar la vida de su amado perro que falleció. Construyen una ofrenda conmovedora para ayudar a llevar el alma de la mascota a casa y ayudarle a esta persona pequeña a procesar su duelo en este conmovedor recordatorio de que nuestros seres queridos nunca se han ido realmente si nos tomamos el tiempo para recordarlos.
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All items can be reserved through the Kendall Young Library catalog: - When viewing an item in the catalog, click "place hold" button.
- Enter your library card number (14 digits on the back of your card) with no spaces.
- Enter your PIN. If you don't know your PIN, try:
- Your 4-digit birth month and day (i.e. August 4 would be 0804), or
- The last 4 digits of your library card number.
- If neither of these options work, call the library at 832-9100.
- You will get a call from the library when the item is available.
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