In this Issue

Fiction
Graphic Novels
Early Reader (ER)
First Chapter
Nonfiction
Picture Books
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April 21st - April 27th
 
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Fiction

Found Sound by Meg Wolitzer
Found Sound
by Meg Wolitzer

When Felix Frank discovers a mysterious musical box while on vacation he joins forces with the eccentric girl next door, Marigold, to follow a string of clues on a sound-related scavenger hunt through town.
Graphic Novels
I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 (I Survived Graphic Novel #11): Volume 11 by Lauren Tarshis
I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 (I Survived Graphic Novel #11): Volume 11
by Lauren Tarshis

When the massive metal tank filled with sticky brown molasses that rises up over her crowded North End neighborhood explodes, young Carmen must fight for her life, as a tsunami of molasses rushes through the streets.
Early Reader (ER)
Brain Quest Phonics Readers: Set 1: 12 Decodable Readers: Short and Long Vowels by Workman Publishing
Brain Quest Phonics Readers: Set 1: 12 Decodable Readers: Short and Long Vowels
by Workman Publishing

Learn to read with Brain Quest! Brain Quest Phonics Readers give kids practice sounding out words in 12 fun books built on expert-approved decoding strategies. Each reader has supportive tips for caregivers and is aligned to phonics and reading standards.
 
First Chapter
Unicornia: Rainbow Roller Skates: (A Magical Chapter Book for Kids Ages 5-7 about Friendship, Fun, and Rainbow-Sparkle Roller Skating) by Ana Punset
Unicornia: Rainbow Roller Skates
by Ana Punset

The sixth magical book in the sparkling unicorn-adventure series. It's the day of the Magical Unicorn Show and Claudia is excited to watch Chai and the other unicorns perform. But - oh no! - she and her friends have missed the flying bus! How will they ever get there in time? Find out in this whizzy airborne adventure, filled with unicorn acrobatics, sparkling skies, and zooming skates.
Nonfiction
101 Optical Illusions by Sam Taplin
101 Optical Illusions
by Sam Taplin

You'll be amazed at the mind-boggling optical illusions in this book. From colorful spinning circles and baffling beach huts to wobbly lines that are actually completely straight, these illusions will astonish the whole family. Snippets of information explain what's happening and how each illusion works. You won't believe your eyes!
Buzz: A Family Guide to Bugs and Bees and How to Spot Them by Richard a. Jones
Buzz: A Family Guide to Bugs and Bees and How to Spot Them
by Richard a. Jones

Let your child's curiosity run wild with this beautifully illustrated book of beetles, butterflies, bees, and more. Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colors of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal.
Who Was Cleopatra? by Kathryn Waterfield
Who Was Cleopatra?
by Kathryn Waterfield

Cleopatra was born into a time when power struggles within her own kingdom of Egypt were magnified with the increasing dominance of Rome. As more and more kingdoms were conquered by the Roman Empire, Cleopatra faced challenges at home in Egypt. When her brother Ptolemy XIII stole the throne from her, Cleopatra knew she had to befriend Rome in order to protect Egypt. Working with Roman general Julius Caesar, she regained control of her empire and served her people well. After Caesar's death, Cleopatra joined with his friend Mark Antony to ensure the preservation of Egypt. Cleopatra is remembered as the resourceful and charming leader of Egypt who helped the kingdom prosper and maintain power at a time when much of the Mediterranean was in turmoil.
Picture Books

Go Bananas! by A. B. Peele
Go Bananas!
by A. B. Peele

When you?re feeling down, what?s a banana to do? You call out to your friends, of course: Bananas of the world unite! This infectiously silly read-aloud picture book brings a classic chant to bouncy, rhythmic life with a cast of very a-peeling yellow fruit friends!
What Shall We Do, Winnie-The-Pooh? by Jeanne Willis
What Shall We Do, Winnie-The-Pooh?
by Jeanne Willis

Join Winnie-the-Pooh for a walk through the Hundred Acre Wood as he ponders over what to do about each of his friends. Poor, timid Piglet is scared of everything, Tigger is far too bouncy sometimes, and Eeyore is always gloomy . . . but Pooh soon realises that he loves his friends because of their differences, and that the most important thing is to be yourself! With a gentle rhyming story by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by A. A. Milne's original Winnie-the-Pooh hum from The House at Pooh Corner, and charming illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of E. H. Shepard, this authorized sequel is the perfect gift for anyone who loves Winnie-the-Pooh.
At the Summer Lake by Daniela Kulot
At the Summer Lake
by Daniela Kulot

Squirrel decides to jump into the lake to cool off on a summer day, but when he cannot figure out how to get back out, his friends come to the rescue.
Float by Larry Daley
Float
by Larry Daley

Dive into the fun as first grader Rosie leaps into action to retrieve her soggy snacks from a stealing seagull! Enjoy the many colorful creatures swimming in this wild aquarium adventure. Spot Bubbles the octopus sneaking through the pages as she plans her escape, find the twenty sea turtles hidden in the artwork, and explore the back pages to learn what these animals love to eat! You might even uncover a few new facts before your next trip to your favorite aquarium.Larry Daley creates an immersive story about anticipation, frustration, and the power of pausing when things get tough.
Construction Site: Dad and His Crew Power Through! by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Construction Site: Dad and His Crew Power Through!
by Sherri Duskey Rinker

A giant wheel loader teaches his little skid steers how to work and play as a team. As the sun rises on the construction site, a giant wheel loader rumbles awake. It's time for a busy day of work and play! This wise, patient dad teaches his little ones how to dig, lift, carry, and climb and, most importantly, how love, teamwork, and plenty of fun make a family.
 
How Not to Make a Jelly Sandwich by Ross Burach
How Not to Make a Jelly Sandwich
by Ross Burach

Readers follow five unconventional steps to make a simple jelly sandwich.
The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story by Kate Messner
The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story
by Kate Messner

Readers will laugh aloud at the silly antics of a pair of opinionated sea mammals in a tale presenting one side of a debate when read front-to-back and the other side when read back-to-front, slyly revealing the way identical facts can be used to support opposite positions. A boastful whale and a showboating otter compete in a battle of words to prove that each is the greatest animal ever to swim the seas. Read one way, the first-person text brags about whales' superiority; read the other way, it extols how much better otters are. Using true information about the two marine species to make both arguments, Kate Messner's adroit text and Brian Biggs's giggle-worthy artwork brilliantly illustrate how the same words can be used to express contradictory opinions when speakers have a one-sided view of the world. Includes factual back matter about language usage and the actual similarities of whales and otters.

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