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December 2023 | Volume 20 Issue 11
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In this Issue
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If you're looking to cozy up with some good books this winter, but are unsure where to start, look no further! Starting December 1st, you can sign up for the Library's "Bundle Up with a Good Book" program! With this convenient service, simply fill out this quick form with your reading preferences, and our library experts will curate a tailored list of three fantastic book recommendations just for you. Please allow at least 24 hours for your bundle to be curated. You can pick up your bundle starting January 2, 2024 to kick off the New Year! Additionally, stay tuned for Adult and Children Winter Reading Challenges in January 2024! Your book bundle reads might even count for some of the challenges!
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CLOSED Sunday, December 24 Monday, December 25
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CLOSED Sunday, December 31 Monday, January 1
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New, Expanded Bookstore Hours! Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 12:30 - 3:30 PM Tuesdays 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Thursdays Main Library - Atrium 40 Washington Street The Bookstore is accessible to people with disabilities.
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8:30 - 9:30 AM Quincy Room Main Library Inspire Curiosity Foster Community Connect to the Online World Spark Imagination . Learn more about the Questions? Email the Board of Trustees at tcpltrustees@quincyma.gov
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Tuesday December 5 7 - 8 PM North Quincy Library Love to bake? Want to try new recipes and make new friends with other local foodies? Join the Great Quincy Bake-Off at North Quincy! December's baking challenge is recipes from Nadiya Bakes, by none other than Great British Bake-Off winner Nadiya Hussain! Copies of Nadiya Bakes are available for checkout at the North Quincy Library. This program is for adults (18+) only.
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Wednesday December 6 7 - 8 PM Main Library Tammy Donroe Inman, award-winning author of New England Desserts: Classic and Creative Recipes for All Seasons, will discuss her favorite desserts that originated in Massachusetts, the stories behind them, and the pleasures of seasonal baking. Enjoy this cozy discussion, learn some new recipes, and take home some yummy samples!
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Tuesday December 12 7 - 8 PM Main Library Do you have a favorite recipe you love to break out during special holidays? Are you looking to try something new? Join librarians Alexa & Rosie for a fun & cozy Recipe Swap event! We'll have music, tasty treats, & hot chocolate! All you need to bring is a copy of a recipe you enjoy to share with others.
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Wednesday December 13 6 - 7 PM Main Library Join us on Wednesday, December 13 as we learn from Boston's very own Ken Gloss, proprietor of Brattle Book Shop, one of America's oldest and largest antiquarian book shops, and rare and antiquarian books appraiser as seen on national tv! Ken specializes in books & manuscripts and will answer questions on how to evaluate and appraise antique books, how to care for them, and Brattle Book Shop! Guests are encouraged to bring any rare or antique books for a free verbal appraisal from Ken!
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Saturday December 16 2 - 3 PM Main Library December 16th marks the 250th anniversary of the infamous Boston Tea Party! Join us as we learn from The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Tea Master Bruce Richardson who will lead a virtual discussion focused on the origin stories of the five teas that were tossed into Boston Harbor in 1773, while enjoying tea & light snacks!
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Tuesday December 19 7 - 8:30 PM North Quincy Library Come join us for an alcohol-free version of a paint and sip! Bring your friends and come enjoy an evening of painting and mocktails at the North Quincy library. Supplies are limited, Registration Required.
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Wednesday December 20 7 - 8 PM Main Library Join us for the final Astrolo-Tea of 2023! We will reflect on the astrology of the past year, as well as do a deep dive into what each of the signs can expect in 2024. Please bring a copy of your birth chart with you, which you can access here!
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Thursday December 21 2 - 4 PM Main Library Celebrate the Winter Solstice with our drop in Cocoa & Coloring event! Stop by the Atrium for some free hot cocoa, zen coloring, & cozy reading recommendations! Sign up for our Winter Reading Club as well.
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Wednesday December 27 7 - 8 PM Main Library As the year draws to a close, let's test your memory and celebrate the moments that made 2023 unforgettable! Our "Year in Review Trivia Night" promises an engaging and fun-filled experience for all ages. Gather your team, or join one at the event, and compete in rounds of trivia that cover a wide range of topics, including current events, entertainment, sports, and more.
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Weekly Wednesdays December 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30 - 10:30 AM Join us for 60-minutes of FREE yoga in the Community Meeting Room at the Main Library! Instructor Rhiannon of Humble Roots Yoga, uses physical demonstration, verbal instruction, modifications and variations to create all level classes for all fitness abilities. Humble Roots Yoga classes are friendly, non-competitive, judgement free and trauma sensitive. Hands on assists will not be provided. Accessibility: beginner friendly, must be able to get up and down from the ground. Thursdays December 7, 14, 21, 28 1 - 2 PM Are you seeking legal information or assistance in navigating state, local and federal laws? Every Thursday at 1 PM join the Head Law Librarian at Brockton Law Library, Alexandra Bernson, for a virtual Zoom Q&A session. There are 15 Trial Court Law Libraries located across Massachusetts. Just like local public libraries, the law libraries are open to everyone. You can receive legal reference assistance, borrow books, and use print and electronic resources. This “Ask a Law Librarian” program is designed to provide the community with virtual access to many of these services.
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Monthly Thursday, December 7 | 6 - 8 PM Sunday, December 10 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM Online Series with Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Wednesday, December 13 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Tuesday, December 19 | 7 - 8 PM * New Monthly Meditation Series * Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Thursday, December 21 | 2 - 4 PM
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In-Person North Quincy Library Tuesdays, 6 - 8:30 PM Saturdays, 10 AM - 12:30 PM Registration Required! Register here, call, email, or WhatsApp us! Classes start Tuesday, November 28. This session will meet for 12 weeks
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Online (using Zoom) Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 AM Registration Required! for remaining open classes This session meets for 10 weeks
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With your library card, you're able to reserve up to two passes per month (one per day)! Must be 18+ and a Quincy resident. Museum and Zoo passes are sponsored by
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. The Online Library gives you 24/7 access to ebooks, eaudiobooks, magazines, comics, movies, tv shows, music, newspapers and more. You can access them on any smartphone, tablet, e-reader, computer/laptop, or smart-TV!
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Gain unlimited access while using any device on the Thomas Crane Public Library network. to redeem your 72-hour off-site access token!
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Learn hundreds of languages online for free, such as American Sign Language, Cantonese, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Kurdish, Maori, Nahuatl, Ojibwe, Yoruba, and so much more! All you’ll need to do to get started is create an account with Transparent Language.
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Wednesday, December 6 3 - 4 PM Main Library Stop by our monthly crafternoon to make something and enjoy snacks! This month's craft: Cookie Decorating No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only
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Wednesday, December 13
1:30 - 2:30 PM Main Library If you're a teen in grades 8 - 12 who loves art, stop by Teen Art Club and get creative! Bring your own project or start a new one with our supplies. No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only
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Wednesday, December 13
1 - 4 PM North Quincy Library Get ready for midterms with a quiet study area just for 9 - 12th graders at the North Quincy Library! Enjoy snacks, relaxation games and crafts, and a space away from the noisy library to work on your homework. No Registration Required For teens in grades 9 - 12 only
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Thursday, December 21
3 - 4 PM Main Library, Teen Space Each month we'll read a graphic novel we vote on, and munch on some international snacks while we discuss the book! For this meeting, we'll be reading Fangirl Volume 1 by Rainbow Rowell available for pick up at the Teen desk or through the Libby app! This month's international snacks are from: Germany No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only
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Friday, December 29
2 - 4 PM Wollaston Library In lieu of our usual, monthly Tweens & Teens Dungeons & Dragons game, this month we'll be hosting a workshop for teens interested in learning how to run a D&D game as a Dungeon Master! Join librarian Amanda at the Wollaston Library for a workshop on how to run a game, from picking an RPG system to use, to preparing for when your party goes in a direction you never expected! We'll go over the basics, answer questions, and then break into small groups to run a short game. Registration Required For ages 13-17 only
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North Quincy T.A.B. Meetings North Quincy Library North Quincy Library
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Main Library T.A.B. Meetings 3:30 - 4:30 PM Main Library, Teen Space
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Ages 3 - 5 years Monthly Event Each month activities, experiments and instructions will be provided on a different science topic you can do with your child. Let's learn about forces and simple machines this month with levers, pulleys, gears and more!
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Grades 4 - 6 Monthly Event, 3rd Wednesdays NO DECEMBER WORKSHOP Wollaston Library No Registration Required ExPLORE (Experiment, Play, Learn, Observe, Read, Examine) is a series of monthly hands-on science workshops for children in grades 4-6. Each workshop has a short portion of instruction and then exploration and experimentation. Topics range from forensic science to bubbles and parents/caregivers are welcome to participate as well alongside their children. NO DECEMBER WORKSHOP DUE TO HOLIDAYS January's Explore Science Workshop will be on Circuitry!
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Weekly Storytimes Ages 3 - 5 years Mondays, 10 AM North Quincy Library (11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11) This storytime series for preschoolers meets each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet. We’ll read stories, sing songs and play games all centered around the letter of the day, including our favorite game: Mystery Bag! Ages 4 - 8 years Mondays, 3 PM Wollaston Library (11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11) StoryLab is a combination storytime and science activity for children ages 4-8. We will use stories to introduce a science concept or topic, then explore that topic further with science demonstrations, activities, and experiments. Ages 12 - 23 months Tuesdays, 10 AM Main Library (11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12) Late-Fall Registration has ended Thursdays, 11 AM Main Library (11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14) Late-Fall Registration has ended Winter Registration opens in January 2024 for January - March sessions with Miss Lori Ages 2 - 3 years Tuesdays, 10 AM Adams Shore Library (11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12) This program for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories and concepts to young children. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and felt board activities will be used to reinforce concepts. with Ms. Rebekah Ages 2 - 5 years Wednesdays, 10 AM Main Library (11/15, 11/26, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13) Come ready to learn about instruments, sing favorite songs, and do some dancing! with Mrs. Miller Ages 4 - 11 months Thursdays, 9:30 AM Main Library (11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14) Rock-a-Bye Baby is a storytime designed for some of our youngest patrons and their caregivers. This storytime series provides an introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children.
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Monthly Events Music & Movement with Miss Rubi Most 1st Saturday Saturday, December 2 | 10:30 AM Main Library Saturday, December 2 | 11:15 AM Main Library Every 1st Monday Ages 0 - 7 years Monday, December 4 | 6:15 PM Adams Shore Library  Family PJ Storytime Every 1st Thursday Thursday, December 7 | 6:30 PM Main Library Every 2nd Tuesday Tuesday, December 12 | 6:30 PM North Quincy Library Every 2nd Friday Ages 5 - 13 years Friday, December 8 | 10 AM Main Library Every 2nd Wednesday Ages 6 - 8 years Wednesday, December 13 | 1 - 2 PM Adams Shore Library Elliot and his owner Michelle are volunteers trained by Dog B.O.N.E.S. therapy dogs of Massachusetts. 10 minute timeslots with Elliot will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Every 3rd Saturday Ages 9 - 23 months Saturday, December 16 | 10 AM Main Library, Community Meeting Room Every 3rd Wednesday Grades 3 - 5 Wednesday, December 20 | 3 PM Main Library This month, we will be having a Board Game Bonanza! ***Ages 13 - 17 years*** Friday, December 29 | 2 PM Wollaston Library Registration Required Friday, December 1 at 9 AM Tween Crafternoon Every 4th Wednesday Grades 5 - 8 Main Library NO DECEMBER MEETING DUE TO HOLIDAYS
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Grades 3 - 5 & Parents/Guardians Saturday, December 9 10 - 11 AM Main Library Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month. A new book club for parents/guardians and their 3-5th grader. You can read the book together or separately and join us to discuss! December's title is Coraline by Neil Gaiman. Pick up a copy in the Children's Room or read it online and as an ebook or audiobook on Hoopla. Grades 3 - 4 Thursday, December 14 7 - 8 PM Main Library Registration Required Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month. We invite children in grades 3 and 4 to join us to discuss a chapter book or graphic novel on the second Thursday of each month. We’ll vote for upcoming titles at the end of each meeting. For December, we’ll get together discuss to discuss Ugly Cat and Pablo by Isabel Quintero. Copies of the book are available to check out in the Children’s Room or as an ebook or audiobook on Hoopla. Review Crew Book Club Grade 5 - 7 NO DECEMBER MEETING Main Library Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Do you like talking about books, movies, or video games? Want your favorites displayed in the children's room? The Review Crew for 5-7th graders will meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Main Library to present and discuss our thoughts on library materials, write reviews, and put together a display to share our favorites with the rest of the children's room! NO DECEMBER MEETING DUE TO HOLIDAYS
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Grades 5 - 7 Tuesday, December 12 7 - 8 PM Main Library Registration Required Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Tweens in grades 5-7 are invited to join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for our Tween Graphic Novel book club. Each month we will discuss a different graphic novel. December's title is Stargazing by Jen Wang. Pick up a copy in the Children's Room. Grade 3-5 Wednesday, December 27 7 - 8 PM Main Library Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Children in grades 3-5 are invited to join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month for our Page Turners graphic novel book club. Each month we will discuss a different graphic novel and make our own. Copies of the books are available for pick up in the main library children’s room. Grades 1-2 Mondays, 6:30 - 7:15 PM Main Library Registration Required Late-Fall sessions: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 Late-Fall Registration has ended. There is no wait list for this program. Winter Registration will open in January 2024 for January to March sessions. This book group is a cross between a storytime and a book club. Using short stories and early chapter books as our texts, we'll have fun with simple games and crafts while reinforcing key reading and discussion skills in this fun and interactive series.
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Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Againby Reggie Watts "'Growing up as the only biracial kid in Great Falls, MT, the comedian, musician and band leader takes us through his story, hitting upon the culture shock he experienced after moving from Europe to Montana -- a place he needed to leave, but is ultimately drawn back to. " [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Autobiographies and memoirs; Life stories; Life stories; Family and Relationships; Arts and Entertainment; Arts and Entertainment; Debut title Storyline: Own voices Tone: Heartwarming; Nostalgic; Offbeat; Strong sense of place; Atmospheric Writing Style: Candid; Engaging; Witty Media Mentions: CBS: The Talk (Nov 2023); Syndication: Drew Barrymore (Oct 2023); CBS: Mornings (Oct 2023)
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"The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history. Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last " [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Autobiographies and memoirs; Life stories; Life stories; Life stories; Arts and Entertainment Media Mentions: NPR: It's Been a Minute (Oct 2023)
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by Elif Batuman "Embarking on her freshman year at Harvard in the early tech days of the 1990s, a young artist and daughter of Turkish immigrants begins a correspondence with an older mathematics student from Hungary while struggling with her changing sense of self, first love and a daunting career prospect " [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Literary fiction; Autobiographical fiction Themes: Coming of age Character: Introspective; Likeable Storyline: Character-driven Pace: Leisurely paced Tone: Sardonic; Reflective Writing Style: Engaging; Incisive
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by A. G. Riddle "A new ice age. A mysterious object in space. And a desperate mission to save humanity from extinction. As a new ice age begins, nations go to war for the world's last habitable zones. A probe sent into space discovers a mysterious object outside Earth's orbit. Is it responsible for the current catastrophe? Or is it a relic from a long-extinct civilization? Scientist Dr James Sinclair joins the first contact mission. But what the crew finds out there is beyond anyone's imagination, and James makes a decision that will change civilization forever" [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Apocalyptic fiction; Science fiction; Science fiction thrillers Themes: First contact
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"In Atlanta, just before Christmas, 12 teens band together to help a friend pull off the most epic apology of her life during the storm of the century, which results in a magical moment that changes everything " [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Contemporary romances; African American fiction; Anthologies; Multiple perspectives Character: Black; LGBTQIA Storyline: Character-driven; Own voices Tone: Romantic; Upbeat Writing Style: Banter-filled Media Mentions: CBS: Mornings (Nov 2022) Min/Max Grade level: 9 - 12 
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"After being murdered, Todd Mayer, now some sort of ghost, replays the events that led to his death, while Georgia, who didn’t know Todd but feels a strange connection, sets out to expose a killer in their quiet town " [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: LGBTQIA fiction; Mysteries; Paranormal fiction; Multiple perspectives Character: Gay; LGBTQIA Storyline: Own voices Tone: Atmospheric; Thought-provoking Media Mentions: CBC Radio (Canada): The Next Chapter (Mar 2022) Min/Max Grade level: 8 - 12 
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Nimona (Graphic Novel)by N.D. Stevenson "Lord Blackheart, a villain with a vendetta, and his sidekick, Nimona, an impulsive young shapeshifter, must prove to the kingdom that Sir Goldenloin and the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are" [ Novelist] . Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Fantasy comics; Webcomics; Comics and Graphic novels; Page to screen; Books for reluctant readers Themes: Dark lord Character: Quirky; Strong female; Spirited Storyline: Plot-driven; World-building Writing Style: Witty Min/Max Grade level: 7 - 12 
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by David A. Robertson "When two indigenous foster children find a secret portal to another reality, they encounter Ochek, the only hunter supporting his starving community of Misewa, and the three try to save Misewa before the icy winter freezes everything" [Novelist] Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms:Genre: Gateway fantasy; Fantasy fiction; Canadian fiction Character: Indigenous Storyline: Own voices; World-building Writing Style: Attention-grabbing Media Mentions: NPR: Code Switch (Dec 2020); CBC Radio (Canada): Unreserved (Sep 2020) Min/Max Grade level: 4 - 6
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by Kate Milford "It’s wintertime at Greenglass House. The creaky smuggler’s inn is always quiet during this season, and twelve-year-old Milo, the innkeepers’ adopted son, plans to spend his holidays relaxing. But on the first icy night of vacation, out of nowhere, the guest bell rings. Then rings again. And again. Soon Milo’s home is bursting with odd, secretive guests, each one bearing a strange story that is somehow connected to the rambling old house. As objects go missing and tempers flare, Milo and Meddy, the cook’s daughter, must decipher clues and untangle the web of deepening mysteries to discover the truth about Greenglass House—and themselves" [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms:Genre: Fantasy mysteries Themes: Solve the puzzle Character: Well-developed; Likeable Storyline: Plot-driven Writing Style: Attention-grabbing Min/Max Grade level: 5 - 8
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by Dan Bar-El "As Duane, a polar bear, explores his new home he makes friends with the wide variety of creatures he encounters, despite their varied personalities" [ Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms:Genre: Animal fantasy; Illustrated books; Canadian fiction Themes: Being a friend Character: Anthropomorphic Tone: Whimsical; Feel-good Writing Style: Attention-grabbing Illustration: Delicate Min/Max Grade level: 2 - 4
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by Donna Jo Napoli & Naoko Stoop "When a young Japanese girl moves into her new house, she is happy to see a girl her age playing in the snow just outside her window. The only problem is the Japanese girl doesn't speak English and the American girl doesn't speak Japanese. But each girl's love of the snow teaches them that they don't need to speak the same language to have fun " [ Novelist]! Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms:Genre: Picture books for children; Bilingual materials Themes: New to the neighborhood; Being a friend Character: Asian Tone: Feel-good; Sweet Writing Style: Minimal text Min/Max Grade level: Pre-Kindergarten - 1
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"Told in the style of Clement C. Moore's timeless holiday poem, this new installment in the series follows a little boy on the night before Kwanzaa spending time with his family learning about their history and traditions " [ Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Holiday stories; Stories in rhyme; Picture books for children Tone: Feel-good Illustration: Cartoony Min/Max Grade level: Kindergarten - 3
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