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New Children's Books (April 7, 2021) |
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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by Shannon L. Brown Twelve-year-old cousins Sophie and Jessica are solving mysteries in small town Pine Hill. Each book is filled with fun, excitement . . . and a dash of danger. Join them and their friend Tony as they solve mysteries in The Feather Chase, The Treasure Key, and The Chocolate Spy. Books 1, 2, and 3
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Into the dark
by Claudia Gray
Forced to leave behind his beloved Jedi Temple archives for a mission on the undeveloped frontier, padawan Reath Silas and his traveling companions are knocked off course by a galactic event and forced to shelter in an abandoned space station, where strange things begin to happen. 150,000 first printing. Media tie-in. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The magnificent monsters of Cedar Street
by Lauren Oliver
Helping to protect the remarkable creatures that her neighbors in late 19th-century Boston call “monsters,” Cordelia teams up with human and fantastical friends when her beloved father and several of the creatures in his care go missing. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Eva Evergreen, semi-magical witch
by Julie Abe
Eva Evergreen is determined to earn the rank of Novice Witch before her 13th birthday or risk losing her magic forever, but when the biggest magical storm threatens the coastal town of Auteri, Eva hopes her limited powers will be enough to save the town and her dreams of becoming a witch. Simultaneous eBook.
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Eventown
by Corey Ann Haydu
To Elodee, eleven, things seem a little too perfect in Eventown when she moves there with her parents and identical twin, Naomi, especially since forgetting the past is so highly valued
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Ice cream queen
by Coco Simon
When Tamiko wins a contest to design the cover for a local magazine, she starts walking with her head in the clouds and not putting in her typical effort at the shop, and her friends must bring her back down to Earth
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Ice cream and sweet dreams
by Coco Simon
Encouraged by her friends to join a local singing contest, Sierra struggles with apprehension about her musical dreams when she finds herself surrounded by other super-talented singers. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The birthday castle
by Dee Romito
Struggling to raise funds after his allowance runs out, Caleb teams up with Jax and other neighborhood friends to organize a fort-building business, before disagreements about their first job challenge their working relationship. By the author of The BFF Bucket List. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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The maze of the menacing minotaur
by Crispin Boyer
A sequel to The Quest for the Golden Fleas finds Zeus the hamster and his gang of critter gods sneaking out under the cover of darkness to investigate a mythology-inspired mystery in the Mount Olympus Pet Center’s winding labyrinth duct system. Simultaneous eBook.
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Southwest sunrise
by Nikki Grimes
Jayden expects to see nothing but brown his first morning in New Mexico, but after being surprised by colorful rocks, flowers, birds, and animals, he wonders if this place could become home
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Smashy town
by Andrea Griffing Zimmerman
A rhythmic and lively onomatopoeic story by the creators of Trashy Town depicts a busy construction worker who uses a wrecking-ball crane to dismantle old buildings before using a bulldozer to clear debris away for a new building. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Golden threads
by Suzanne Del Rizzo
A tale inspired by the Japanese art form of kintsugi follows the experiences of a beloved stuffed fox that is swept from its young owner by a storm and lovingly repaired by a girl who is recovering from an injury before she endeavors to return the toy to its home. Illustrations.
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Here comes ocean
by Meg Fleming
A family and their dog share a fun-filled day at the beach marked by a big sand bucket, imagination and treasures that wash up on the shoreline, from a sand dollar to a sandpiper feather. By the author of Sometimes Rain. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Papa put a man on the moon
by Kristy Dempsey
Marthanne's whole community is excited about the moon landing, and Marthanne is especially proud because her father helped create the fabric for the astronauts' spacesuits
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The couch potato
by Jory John
A latest entry in the best-selling series that includes The Cool Bean depicts a Couch Potato who is forced by a power outage to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room to discover fresh air, sunshine and actual happiness outdoors. 250,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Violet Shrink
by Christine Baldacchino
Although her family loves parties, Violet suffers from shyness and social anxiety, but after she talks with her dad, they come up with a solution for her problem
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There are no bears in this bakery
by Julia Sarcone-Roach
The award-winning author of The Bear Ate Your Sandwich finds a hard-boiled gumshoe cat, Muffin, investigating a suspicious noise at the Little Bear Bakery, where a cub with a growling tummy has consumed all the yummy doughnuts
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Trains run!
by George Ella Lyon
A latest series addition by the authors of Boats Float! combines high-energy artwork with rhythmic text about the cars and crew that help keep everyone on track. 25, first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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Max & Mo's first day at school
by Patricia Lakin
When Max and Mo, two class hamsters, return to school and are placed in the Art Room, they use supplies found there to spell out their names for the students
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Max & Mo make a snowman
by Patricia Lakin
When it starts snowing one school day, Max and Mo, the art room hamsters, watch the "Big Ones" outside making snowmen, and they decide to make one too. Includes instructions for making a paper snowflake and snowman
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Max & Mo's Halloween surprise
by Patricia Lakin
Max and Mo, two class hamsters, decide to make their own Halloween masks after the students go home for the day
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Ready, set, go cart!
by Kim Dean
"Pete the Kitty is excited to build his very own go-cart. But things don't go as planned. Turns out, his go-cart is missing a few important things. Thankfully, Bob and Gus are there to help Pete out!"
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Space traveler Sally Brown
by Ximena Hastings
Published in cooperation with NASA, a space-themed Peanuts early reader finds Sally Brown writing a report for class about America’s first woman in space, Sally Ride, before becoming inspired to pursue a career as an astronaut, herself. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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I want to be a teacher
by Laura Driscoll
"I never knew that there are so many different ways to be a teacher. When my family gets a new puppy, I learn that there are teachers who train dogs, teachers who teach swimming, teachers who teach music--and more!"
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The frog book
by Steve Jenkins
The Caldecott Honor-winning creators of What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? explore form, colors and patterns as they uniquely appear on a rainbow assortment of the world's most diverse and threatened frog species. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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Squirrel's family tree
by Beth Ferry
A busy squirrel searches for, finds and hides her acorn treasures beneath the shadows of a great forest oak, unaware of the role she plays in creating her home environment, in a read-aloud celebration of nature by the best-selling author of Stick and Stone
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If I were a park ranger
by Catherine Stier
"A group of kids imagine all the duties and responsibilities of U.S. National Park Rangers"
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Two brothers, four hands : the artists Alberto and Diego Giacometti
by Jan Greenberg
Complemented by extensive backmatter and insights for understanding Giacometti sculpture, a lavishly illustrated dual portrait of the iconic 20th-century artist and his daredevil brother celebrates their dedication to their respective vocations and each other. Simultaneous eBook.
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A ray of light : a book of science and wonder
by Walter Wick
The creator of the best-selling A Drop of Water pairs striking photography with simple but engaging explanations of the scientific properties of light, touching on subjects ranging from incandescence and iridescence to light waves and the spectrum
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Hey, water!
by Antoinette Portis
The Geisel Honor-winning creator of Not a Box presents the story of a spunky little girl who observes how water appears in many different shapes and forms everywhere, from nature and the weather to her home and her own body
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Ick! : delightfully disgusting animal dinners, dwellings, and defenses
by Melissa Stewart
"From award-winning author Melissa Stewart comes the grossest journey through the animal world you'll ever take. From ants to zorillas, get ready to discover some seriously strange animal behaviors. Slurp up soupy insides with houseflies, spit sticky saliva to build nests with birds, and fend off predators with poop-flinging caterpillars and farting snakes. And that's just the tip of the dung pile! These yucky habits may seem surprising to us, but they're totally normal for these animals. In fact, their survival depends on them."
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Gut garden : a journey into the wonderful world of your microbiome
by Katie Brosnan
Within our bodies hides an entire world of organisms called microbes. They boost our immune systems, digest our food, regulate our metabolism and even impact our mental health. Through Katie Brosnan’s personable illustrations, we follow the digestive process from the moment the food enters our mouths to the moment waste leaves our bodies. An easily digestible read that will ignite the imaginations of a future generation of microbiologists. Applicable to primary school science curriculums. Illustrations.
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We're different, we're the same
by Bobbi Jane Kates
Elmo and an array of classic characters help teach toddlers that everyone is the same on the inside and that it is differences that make our world wonderful, in a lighthearted celebration of diversity that features nostalgic illustrations by a veteran Sesame Street artist.
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Snapdragon
by Kat Leyh
Befriending an eccentric but savvy older woman who suggests that they help each other while raising a litter of orphaned baby opossums, a young girl discovers that the woman may possess real magic and a possible connection to her family. Simultaneous.
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The phantom twin
by Lisa Brown
Haunted by the ghost of the stronger conjoined twin who did not survive their separation, Isabel struggles to find a place for herself in the world against a backdrop of the hardscrabble life of circus sideshow performers. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Green Lantern : legacy
by Minh L©®
When thirteen-year-old Tai Pham inherits his grandmother's jade ring, he soon finds out he has been inducted into a group of space cops known as the Green Lanterns
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Owly : the way home
by Andy Runton
Frightening away prospective friends who fear owls, kindhearted Owly eventually bonds with a friend-seeking Wormy, who becomes his faithful companion and helper as they share adventures, problems and laughter. By the Eisner Award-winning author of Owly Flying Lessons. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Lois Lane and the friendship challenge
by Grace Ellis
Lois Lane and her friend Kristen want to promote their friendship video channel at the big neighborhood barbecue and bike race but when the fireworks go missing and a new girl takes up all of Kristen's attention, Lois tries to face her challenges and still celebrate the summer
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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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