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New Book Club for Kids
 Welcome to Page Turners Book Club!Page Turners is a NEW Book Club that will take place on the first Wednesday of every month. We'll choose from the Transitional Chapter Book aisle in the library (the green dot books). These books are generally rated at a 2nd grade reading level, so this book club is best suited for Grades 1-3 or others who read comfortably at this level. This first meeting on Wednesday, December 6 at 4:00pm will be a meet-and-greet where we'll hand out copies of the first book and make a bookmark craft. Snacks will be served or you can bring your own! No registration required. The Library will be closed December 23 & 25 for the holiday. |
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You may have noticed our Juvenile Paperbacks in the spinners have recently been shifted. We are organizing the paperbacks by the Series Title. So Warriors will now be under WAR instead of the author H. Dragon Masters is now under DRA instead of the author W. We hope this will make it much easier for kids to browse and find the series they love. There is still work to do as we switch our call labels, so please bear with us. |
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Tumblebooks
Tumblebooks has EVERYTHING - graphic novels, ebooks, read-alongs, videos, puzzles and games, language learning and more for kids. This is available from our website for free through August 2020 so take advantage of these resources for your at home learning and enjoyment!
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Where do diggers celebrate Hanukkah?
by Brianna Caplan Sayres
Diggers, cranes, cement mixers and more share how they celebrate Hanukkah nights after the sun sets. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Hanukkah upside down
by Elissa Brent Weissman
From their homes in New York and New Zealand, cousins Noah and Nora have a competition to decide who can have the world's best Hanukkah, winter or summer, but as the eight nights of Hanukkah go on, they realize they have more in common than they thought
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Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa
by Donna L. Washington
Wanting to celebrate the feast of Karamu, L'il Rabbit searches for a gift for his grandmother when she is sick during Kwanzaa, but ends up surprising her with the best gift of all--the gift of togetherness. 20,000 first printing.
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Kevin's Kwanzaa
by Lisa Bullard
Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday
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Who was born this special day?
by Eve Bunting
After all the animals in the manager answer that they were not the one born that night, it is determined that it was the Christ Child who was born on this special evening, in a colorful picture book by the illustrator of The Sleeping Boy.
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How does Santa go down the chimney?
by Mac Barnett
This laugh-out-loud picture book ponders how Santa goes down the chimney by channeling a child's fanciful explanations (and begging for further speculation). Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The Christmassy cactus
by Beth Ferry
Making a wish to be special and noticed, Tiny Cactus, with the support of her little girl and a dash of Christmas magic, discovers wishes can come true if you believe hard enough, in this enchanting story about friendship and self-acceptance. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Otto the ornament
by Troy Cummings
Fabulously flashy, Otto, an ornament who believes he deserves to shine at the top, searches for the tree he dreams of, learning about kindness and chosen family along the way. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Dr. Seuss's how the Grinch lost Christmas!
by Alastair Heim
To win Who-ville's Christmas Crown by making the most spectacular Christmas tree the Whos have ever seen, the Grinch threatens to leave for good when his plan goes awry, until one small, special Who reminds him that Christmas is NOT about winning. Illustrations.
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The story of Christmas
by Patricia A. Pingry
Presents the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and the first Christmas and explains how gift giving is in remembrance of the event
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Beverly Cleary"Beverly Cleary’s books have earned her many prestigious awards. In honor of her achievements, she’s been named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress. Of most importance to Beverly Cleary, her books have won more than thirty-five statewide awards based on the votes of her young readers. Her characters, including Henry Huggins, Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Ellen Tebbits, and Otis Spofford, as well as Ribsy, Socks, and Ralph S. Mouse, have delighted children for generations." (from Beverlycleary.com) |
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Borrow for 2 Weeks!
Family coming over? Need to get the kids away from the screens? We have lots of Board Games to borrow for all ages. Make it a family game night. |
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Wonka
by Roald Dahl
"This enthralling combination of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, introduces readers to a young Willy Wonka who is determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time and prove that the best things in life begin with a dream. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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A royal conundrum
by Lisa Yee
"Dropped off at the strangest boarding school ever, Olive discovers the“reforming arts” academy isn't what it seems?—?and neither is she?—?as she joins an elite group of misfits who fight crime and need her help to stop the heist of the century. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Minecraft : the island
by Max Brooks
An official tie-in to the globally popular video game traces the story of a new hero stranded in the world of Minecraft who must survive a harsh environment while unraveling the secrets of a mysterious island. By the best-selling author of World War Z.
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Minecraft : the mountain
by Max Brooks
When a stranded hero stumbles upon another castaway, they discover that teamwork might be the secret to survival
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Wings of Fire 7 : Winter Turning
by Tui Sutherland
"Setting out after his sister, Icicle, who has run away from Jade Mountain Academy, Winter and his new clawmates must enter the Ice Kingdom after escaping Queen Scarlet's vicious talons, where he'll have to face the greatest threat of all: his own family. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Molly's tuxedo
by Vicki Johnson
"Molly's school picture day is coming up, and she wants to have a perfect portrait taken to hang on their wall. Her mom has picked out a nice dress for her, but Molly knows from experience that dresses are trouble. They have tight places and hard-to-reach zippers, and worst of all, no pockets! Luckily, she has the perfect thing to save picture day--her brother's old tuxedo! But Mom doesn't want her to wear a tuxedo in the photo; she thinks Molly looks best in the dress. Can Molly find the courage to follow her heart and get her mom to realize just how awesome she'd look in a tux?"
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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's library : the graphic novel
by Chris Grabenstein
When the world's most famous game maker designs the town's new library and hosts an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, Kyle sneaks in, but when morning comes and the doors remain locked, he must solve every clue to find a way out. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Underwater Mission
by Simcha Whitehill
"Featuring two full-color graphic stories, this action-packed volume finds Ash, Goh and their Pokémon pals under the sea on a trial mission for Project Mew, while Team Rocket are yet again plagued by bad luck as they go on a wild chase after Pelipper. Original. Illustrations. "
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Animal Rescue Friends 3 : Learning New Tricks
by Gillian Goerz
Ten sweet tales follow the Animal Rescue Friends gang as they make new friends and learn that everyone?—?even insects?—?can sometimes use a helping hand. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Super Boba Cafâe
by Nidhi Chanani
"When her granddaughter Aria comes to stay with her, making it her mission to turn her boba café around, Jing Li, who is the secret keeper of the monster of San Francisco, is overrun with customers while Aria sneaks away to reason with the earthquake-causing monster. Simultaneous. Illustrations. "
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The Baby-sitters Club 15 : Claudia and the Bad Joke
by Ann M. Martin
"While baby-sitting for practical joker Betsy Sobak, Claudia breaks her leg as a result of one of Betsy's pranks and wants to quit the club, prompting Kristy and the other baby-sitters to teach Betsy a lesson. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Bad Kitty : Bad Kitty Makes a Movie
by Nick Bruel
"When Kitty accidentally becomes a social media sensation, she and Uncle Murray embark on a hilarious Hollywood adventure where she achieves stardom?—?and, of course, trouble! Illustrations. "
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Wrestling mania! / : Wrestling Mania!
by Stephen Shaskan
Pizza's and Taco's moms want them to join a sports team, so when they see the wrestling sign-up sheet at school they choose their wrestling names and create signature moves, hoping to join the club--Provided by publisher
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Words Are Magic!
by Zaila Avant-garde
"Celebrating the magic of words, this level 1 reader encourages kids to mix, match, shout and rap words as Scipps National Spelling Bee champ Zalia Avant-garde takes them along on an exuberant exploration of letters, sounds and reading. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Cinderella and a mouse called Fred
by Deborah Hopkinson
Told by the mouse who becomes Cinderella's coach horse, this imaginative story flips the script on the classic fairytale as Cinderella shapes her own destiny?—?and makes her own happily ever after. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The little wooden robot and the log princess
by Tom Gauld
To save his sister, an enchanted log princess, after she is accidentally carted off to parts unknown, a little wooden robot must summon all his courage to bring her back home. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Hidden charm
by Linda Chapman
"In this 8th Star Friends adventure, business is slow at the Copper Kettle cafâe until one day when suddenly, mysteriously, everyone wants cakes! In fact, the townspeople want the cakes so much that they get angry when they can't have them. Mia, Sita, Lexi, and Violet suspect that dark magic might be at work--but can they figure out who is behind it with the help of their Star Animals?"
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Moonlight mischief
by Linda Chapman
"Do you believe in magic? Sita and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventure awaits. When Westport enters the Prettiest Small Town competition, mysterious things begin to happen at night. Can the Star Friendsfigure out who is behind the strange events?"--Page [4] of cover
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Mystic forest
by Linda Chapman
"In this newest installment of the 'Star Friends' series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Violet, and Sita go on a camping trip. But when strange things start happening, the girls suspect that there's some kind of magic at work. Can they figure out what it is?With black-and-white illustrations throughout"
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Pick a pine tree
by Patricia Toht
A holiday read-aloud evokes the rituals of decorating a Christmas tree, from picking out just the right tree and digging out boxes of decorations to stringing tinsel and turning on the twinkling lights. A first picture book.
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Deck the halls, we're off the walls!
by Dan Gutman
A Christmas special edition featuring 32 pages of games and bonus content finds A. J. and the gang lining up at the mall to see Santa Claus only to have their efforts challenged by a place-swapping kid rapper and a disappointing discovery. Simultaneous. 100,000 first printing.
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We're going on a present hunt
by Goldie Hawk
This fun-filled reimagining of the classic American folk song follows a trio of children as they fight their way through spiky Christmas trees, hungry reindeer, noisy carolers and a very busy toy store to find the perfect present!
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Cupig : the Valentine's day pig
by Claire Tattersfield
"When a storm sends her arrows off course and into hearts that don't need to be mended, causing Peanut Butter to stop loving Jelly, Salt and Pepper to break up, and Needle and Thread to unravel, Cupig must get these classic pairs back together again! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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The princess and the (greedy) pea
by Leigh Hodgkinson
"In this uproarious mash-up of“The Princess and the Pea” and“There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” that will have little listeners asking for seconds, a very hungry little green pea devours everything in its way until it gets sleepy. Illustrations. "
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Karen's New Year
by Ann M. Martin
"On New Year's Eve, Karen asks her brothers and sisters to make a promise, but when they all start breaking them and call her a spy, she wonders why everyone is being bad except her. Original."
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Million dollar mess
by James Patterson
"When he inherits a fortune, Rafe also inherits a million problems when his all-expenses-paid trip to Beverly Hills is more trash than treasure as he attends the world's snobbiest school where you can bet your bottom dollar he doesn't fit in. Simultaneous eBook."
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The North Wind & the Sun
by Philip Christian Stead
"The cruel North Wind and the kind Sun vie to take the coats from three sisters out on a walk"
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Mario's big adventure
by Mary Man-Kong
"From Nintendo and Illumination comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. Featuring Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach, boys and girls ages 5 to 8 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader inspired by the film"
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Meet Mario!
by Malcolm Shealy
Introduces Mario, Luigi, and all of their friends and foes from Mushroom Kingdom
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Mobs in the Mansion!
by Arie Kaplan
"Introducing Minecraft fans to the game's most mysterious biomes, this action-packed leveled reader follows players Emmy and Birch, along with their tame wolf Byte, as they explore a dark Minecraft mansion. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Small-girl Toni and the quest for gold
by Giselle Liza Anatol
"Inspired by the life and works of Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison, this engaging picture book follows young Toni as she sets out on a quest for gold with her siblings, telling stories and looking for a little magic at every turn. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Sabrina Sue Loves the Moon
by Priscilla Burris
"Determined to blast off into outer space despite her barnyard friends' warnings, plucky chicken Sabrina Sue may just prove them wrong with her out-of-this-world adventure. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Detective Hitch
by Megan Roth
"When Sunny and Izzy go missing, it's up to Detective Hitch and his detective-in-training Zipp to solve the case! My Little Pony: Detective Hitch is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it's perfect for shared reading with young readers new to graphic novel storytelling"
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The hangout headache / : The Hangout Headache
by Steve Behling
"Spidey invites Hulk to hangout in WEB-Quarters for the day, like any good friend would do. But it quickly turns into disaster. It turns out that Hulk in WEB-Quarters is worse than a bull in a china shop"
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Og meets Mog / : Ready-to-read Pre-level 1
by Ame Dyckman
"Og is a thoughtful monster who stumbles upon a curious creature trapped in a block of ice! Will Og come up with the perfect plan to break the ice, and possibly make a new friend?"
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Eva for president
by Rebecca Elliott
"When no one steps up to run against Sue for class president, Eva decides to throw her hat into the ring during this very special week at Treetop Elementary. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Super Game Book
by Thomas Flintham
"In this choose-your-own-adventure-style book, readers can press start to help Super Rabbit Boy rescue his kidnapped animal friends from evil King Viking and watch their choices make the story unfold in fun and exciting ways. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Fun and games
by Heather Ayris Burnell
"In this enchanting and entertaining story that features vibrant artwork, speech bubbles and easy-to-read text, sparkly best friends Unicorn and Yeti invite beginning readers to join in the fun as they play all sorts of games together. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Dark tricks
by Linda Chapman
Sita teams up with her deer star animal, Willow, and their fellow Star Friends when a growing malevolent force tests the limits of their unique magical abilities. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Night shadows
by Linda Chapman
"Ever since Mia and her friends stopped Aunt Carol from using dark magic to cause trouble in their small town, life has been peaceful for the girls and their Star Animals. But it seems that peace was only temporary as the girls and their Star Animals aregoing to have to use all of their Star Magic skills to battle the latest threat"
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Poison potion
by Linda Chapman
"Do you believe in magic? Lexi and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventure unfolds in this exciting new chapter book from the Star Friends series featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout. When strange things begin to happen in Westport, Lexi, Mia, Violet, and Sita suspect that someone is doing dark magic. Mia has a scary dream about someone casting spells in the girls' special clearing in the woods. The adults seem to have forgotten about their responsibilities. And one night, the girls all notice that ivy begins crawling up the windowsill in their bedrooms! Can the Star Friends--with the help of their beloved Star Animals--figure out who is behind the dark magic before it is too late?"
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Secret spell
by Linda Chapman
Lexi and her star animal, a squirrel named Juniper, use their special powers against the forces of dark magic when the Star Friends begin arguing in team-risking ways amid fears that more dark magic is brewing. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Wish trap
by Linda Chapman
A sequel to Mirror Magic finds Violet and her wildcat star animal, Sorrel, uniting their special powers to counter the forces of dark magic when a spate of bad luck breaks out among the members of the local gymnastics team. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
by Margaret McNamara
"As they celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the kids in Mrs. Connor's class share their hopes and dreams and imagine how to make the world a better place to honor the important holiday. Illustrations. "
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Between Two Windows
by Keisha Morris
"Kayla and Mateo enjoy passing drawings of dinosaurs to each other across the clothesline that runs between their apartment windows, but when the clothesline is taken down, the two children must find a new way to keep their story?—?and friendship?—?going. Illustrations. "
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The Big Cheese
by Jory John
The best at everything and not afraid to let others know it, the Big Cheese is prepared to win the annual Cheese-cathlon, but when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top, Big Cheese gets slice of humility. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Bunny slopes
by Claudia Rueda
A high-energy, interactive story featuring a scrappy little bunny on skis invites young children to "help" Bunny make his whimsical journey down the slope and avoid obstacles by shaking, tilting and turning the book. By the award-winning creator of Huff & Puff.
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House-sitting at Tony's
by Steve Behling
Web-slinging Spidey and his Amazing Friends must stop Electro from becoming more powerful when Ironman is called away from home. Original. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Spidey saves the day / : Spidey Saves the Day
by Steve Behling
Everyone's favorite webslinger and his superhero friends team up with the Hulk and Ms. Marvel to battle villains like Green Goblin and Doc Ock. Original. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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What is the story of Romeo and Juliet?
by Max Bisantz
"Revealing the origins of one of literature's most famous couples, this eye-opening book reveals how much of the romantic teenage duo's story was adapted from tales by other writers and how it grew into adaptions like West Side Story and even Gnomeo & Juliet. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Frogs : awesome amphibians
by Liz Prince
"With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there's a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around So pull up a lily pad and dive in, because the frog facts in this book will truly give you something to croak about!"
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The cat on the mat
by Bonnie Worth
In this simple rhymed introduction to mindfulness meditation, the Cat in the Hat shows beginning readers how to slow down and still their bodies and minds through simple breathing exercises and focused concentration. Illustrations.
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Thank a farmer
by Maria Gianferrari
"Thanking farmworkers around the world, this lyrical picture book emphasizes the importance of agriculture in our day-to-day lives and traces the food and clothing that a family uses back to the people who harvested and created them. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Blue Whale Vs. Mosquito
by Jerry Pallotta
"Pitting two unlikely animals against each other?—?a blue whale and a mosquito?—?children will learn about each creature's anatomy, behavior and more to discover who would win the fight! Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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What was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
by Steve Kortâe
A series presented in the same format and designed for the same audience as the phenomenally successful Who Was...? series offers compelling, easy-to-read accounts of historical events that changed our world and includes 16 pages of photos and reproductions as well as illustrations. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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What was the Donner Party?
by Ben Hubbard
A series presented in the same format and designed for the same audience as the phenomenally successful Who Was...? series offers compelling, easy-to-read accounts of historical events that changed our world and includes 16 pages of photos and reproductions as well as illustrations. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Oh, the lavas that flow! / : All About Volcanoes
by Todd Tarpley
Assisted by Thing One and Thing Two, the Cat in the Hat travels around the Earth and into space to introduce readers to the science and history of volcanoes, from how they form and why they erupt to the sites of famous volcanoes and their role in weather. Illustrations.
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Plainville Public Library plainvillepubliclibrary.org/
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Plainville, Massachusetts 02762
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Regular: Monday & Tuesday: 9:00am-3:00pm | Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00am-8:00pm | Fridays: 1:00-5:00pm |Saturdays: 9:00am - 1:00pm | Sundays: Closed. Closed Saturdays June 6 through Labor Day.
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