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New Books - JANUARY 2024

 
PICTURE BOOKS
The mouse who carried a house on his back
by Jonathan Stutzman

When an ordinary spot on a grassy hill calls out to him, mouse Vincent, who moves his house on his back, opens his doors to hungry and tired travelers who pass by, welcoming them into his home and making room for everyone. 
Llama Llama gram and grandpa
by Anna Dewdney

Packing an overnight bag to spend a first night away from home at his grandparents' house, Llama Llama has fun riding their lawn tractor, helping in the workshop and eating different foods before experiencing homesickness when he discovers that he has forgotten his stuffed toy. 
Llama Llama and the bully goat
by Anna Dewdney

Following their teacher's lead, Llama Llama speaks to Gilroy Goat and tells him he should not act like a bully on the playground.
Llama Llama red pajama
by Anna Dewdney

When Mama Llama tucks her in for the night and leaves the room, Baby Llama suddenly starts to get nervous and so bellows, hollers, and screams for her return in this lively picture book with simple text.
Llama Llama time to share
by Anna Dewdney

Llama Llama doesn't want to share his toys with his new neighbors, but when fighting leads to broken toys and tears, Llama learns that it's far better to share.
The little engine that could
by Watty Piper

Although he is not very big, the Little Blue Engine agrees to try to pull a stranded train full of toys over the mountain, in the classic re-illustrated by the illustrator of Mr. Peabody's Apples.
Twelve terrible things
by Marty Kelley

Grownups who wax nostalgic about their youth are given an in-your-face visual tour through twelve terrible experiences of childhood, including bedtime monsters and "atomic wedgies."
Pete the cat : I love my white shoes
by Eric Litwin

Wearing his brand-new white shoes, Pete the Cat walks down the street paying no mind to the piles he steps in, which turn his white shoes into colorful messes. 
Swamp Water
by Robert N. Munsch

Victoria's grandma takes her out for a very special, fancy birthday lunch. But how special can a restaurant be if it doesn't serve hamburgers or tacos or PB&J? Victoria is about to find out.
Moose!
by Robert N. Munsch

Luke and his family are surprised to find a moose in their backyard one Saturday morning, and while each family member has an idea to get the rid of the moose, Luke's sister comes up with a surprising solution.
Teamwork
by Robert N. Munsch

Matthew's parents think he should play on a sports team. How will he ever learn about teamwork if all he does is draw pictures all day? His mom signs him up for baseball. But out on the field, Matthew is too busy looking at stuff to catch the ball. When a ball falls directly into his glove, he draws a picture on it, and throws it back. The players toss him another, and another, and another, and he draws on those too. Soon, it's a toss-o-rama, as the teammates excitedly share their new art with each other, showcasing the most unique display of teamwork that the coach has ever seen!
The Enormous Suitcase
by Robert N. Munsch

Kelsey would rather live in ONE house, but if she has to live in two, she'll do it in comfort! Kelsey thinks she should live in one house and her mom and dad should visit her. Instead, she puts her books and her unicorn picture andher favorite pillow in her suitcase and takes them with her as she goes back and forth. But what will happen when she decides to pack up the dog? A charming story about a girl making the best of her co-parenting situation, and the mom and dad (and dog!) who love her.
Munsch Mania!
by Robert N. Munsch

A collection of six stories by Robert Munsch about the silly things that sometimes happen to families.
Curious you : on your way!
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

Featuring Curious George in classic scenes from many of his original books, an inspirational story helps readers of all ages to celebrate the milestones in their lives. 
Goodnight, goodnight, construction site
by Sherri Duskey Rinker

At sunset, when their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep.
The Paddington treasury : six classic bedtime stories about the bear from Peru
by Michael Bond

A delightful collection of the best-loved tales featuring the beloved bear from Darkest Peru, Paddington, features newly colored versions of the classic illustrations, marking Paddington's 50th anniversary and introducing him to a new generation of young readers.
Jigging for Halibut With Tsinii
by Sara Florence Davidson

Off the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, a boy goes fishing with Tsinii, his grandfather. As they watch the weather, jig for halibut, and row with the tides, the boy realizes there's more to learn from Tsinii than how to catch a fish.
Returning to the Yakoun River
by Sara Florence Davidson

Experience a Haida fish camp through the delighted eyes of children as they learn from the land and from their Elders. Based on author Sara Florence Davidson's childhood memories, this illustrated story captures the joy and adventure of a Haida fish camp. Every summer, a Haida girl and her family travel up the Yakoun River on Haida Gwaii, following the salmon. While their father fishes, the girl and her brother spend their time on the land playing and learning from Tsinii (Grandfather).
Minnow : The Girl Who Became Part Fish
by Willie Poll

A young Indigenous water protector named Minnow goes on an underwater journey; learning from our ocean-living relatives. When she returns to the surface, she gathers her community to help make a change. This story is told in lyrical rhyme and helps children gain a better respect for Indigenous water and land protectors, the environment and world around them, and helps show children activism at an early age.
FANTASY
The school for good and evil
by Soman Chainani

Best friends Sophie (princess wannabe) and Agatha (witchy loner) are headed (via kidnapping) to the School for Good and Evil, but their assumed destinies are reversed: Sophie's dumped into the School for Evil for Uglification and Henchmen Training classes, while Agatha attends Princess Etiquette and Animal Communication at the School for Good, and when a certain prince charming (son of King Arthur) is150,000 first printing.
A world without princes
by Soman Chainani

When best friends Sophie and Agatha return to a fairy tale world, they find that old enemies are no longer fighting, but a war begins to brew as an enemy arises from within.
The last ever after
by Soman Chainani

While the two former best friends are separated, villians from the past attempt to create a new realm with Sophie as their queen, leaving only Agatha and Tedros to fight against the forces of evil.
Quests for glory
by Soman Chainani

For their fourth-year quests, Tedros and Agatha attempt to return Camelot to its glory as king and queen, while Sophie endeavors to mold evil in her own image.
A crystal of time
by Soman Chainani

Forced to become the queen of the traitor who has imprisoned Merlin and the School for Good and Evil Quest seekers, Sophie teams up with Agatha in a race to save Camelot and help Tedros reclaim the throne.
One true king
by Soman Chainani

Sophie and Agatha prepare for an ultimate confrontation to determine the fate of their school, Camelot's crown, and the Endless Woods.
MYSTERY
The Dancing Men
by Sir Doyle, Arthur Conan

When it comes to mysterious pasts, Elsie Cubitt certainly has one. So when she starts receiving secret coded messages around the house, her husband begins to worry and turns to Holmes and Watson to help. But can the genius detective and his trusty sidekick crack the code before these dancing drawings turn deadly?
Now look what mistakes were made
by Stephan Pastis

A two-in-one omnibus of the first two Timmy Failure stories introduces new fans to the clueless and comically overconfident young detective who creates a detective agency along with an impressively lazy polar bear. 
We meet again
by Stephan Pastis

The irrepressibly overconfident young sleuth resolves to catapult his detective agency to global fame through the Miracle Report in spite of a temporary setback involving academic probation.
Find a missing star
by David Lewman

When Patrick Star goes missing, SpongeBob sets out to find his best friend, an investigation that leads him to the darkest corners of Bikini Bottom where Patrick's secrets are quickly revealed. 
SERIES
The just right gift : a story of love
by Katherena Vermette

Migizi tries to find the perfect gift to show his Gookom how much he loves her.
Singing sisters : a story of humility
by Katherena Vermette

Ma'iingan knows she is a very good singer, but conflict erupts when her little sister wants to sing just like her.
Misaabe's stories : a story of honesty
by Katherena Vermette

Misaabe tells fake stories and tries to pass them off as true so that his friends will admire him, but his mom soon assures him that his real life is just as good as his stories.
What is truth, Betsy? : a story of truth
by Katherena Vermette

Betsy teaches Miskwaadesi that truth can be found all around her, in the earth, in the community, and even within herself
Kode's quest(ion) : a story of respect
by Katherena Vermette

When Kode learns the word "respect" in class, she asks her family what respect means, and each family member gives her a different answer.
The first day : a story of courage
by Katherena Vermette

Makwa has first-day jitters when he has to go to a new school.
Amik loves school : a story of wisdom
by Katherena Vermette

Amik tells his grandfather about his school, and his grandfather then tells Amik how he went to residential school as a child.
The adventures of Captain Underpants
by Dav Pilkey

When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is the superhero Captain Underpants, he leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robot henchmen.
Captain Underpants and the wrath of the wicked Wedgie Woman / : Color Edition
by Dav Pilkey

When George and Harold's inventive antics lead to the creation of an actual monster, the Waistband Warrior becomes the town's only defender against a supervillain with bad hair who seeks to achieve world domination with the help of her rabid robot cohorts.
Captain Underpants and the invasion of the incredibly naughty cafeteria ladies from outer space / : Color Edition
by Dav Pilkey

In the third Captain Underpants adventure, presented here in full color, George and Harold have played a trick or two on nearly everyone at Jerome Horwitz Elementary, so when their latest prank causes the school's cranky cafeteria ladies to quit, Mr. Krupp hires a trio of unusual replacements—who happen to look an awful lot like aliens!
Captain Underpants and the perilous plot of Professor Poopypants : the fourth epic novel
by Dav Pilkey

When a latest prank triggers the early retirement of their science teacher, George and Harold meet their new teacher, Professor Pippy P. Poopypants, who retaliates against the boys' teasing by forcing everyone in town to adopt equally silly names.
Captain Underpants and the preposterous plight of the Purple Potty People : the eighth epic novel
by Dav Pilkey

Harold and George's time-traveling Purple Potty lands them in an alternate universe where everything seems delightful, but evil lurks just beneath the surface, and leads to a battle between Captain Underpants and his own evil twin.
Captain Underpants and the revolting revenge of the radioactive robo-boxers : the tenth epic novel
by Dav Pilkey

A latest entry in the popular series that includes Super Diaper Baby 2 reunites George and Harold in a new adventure that forces them to contemplate a world without underpants. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of The Paperboy.

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