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Maybe you should fly a jet! : maybe you should be a vet!
by Seuss
A rerelease of a lesser-known inspirational Dr. Seuss Beginner Book introduces a rhyming mix of real and imaginary careers, from a firefighter and teacher to a perfume smeller and roller-coaster owner. Illustrations.
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We're red, weird, and blue! what can we do?
by Dan Gutman
Complemented by games and puzzles, a latest My Weird School Special story finds A. J. and Andrea representing Ella Mentry during the Presidents’ Day Challenge against Dirk School in the hope of winning a top-secret prize. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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The amazing life of Azaleah Lane
by Nikki Shannon Smith
Azaleah loved her class field trip to the National Zoo in Washington D.C, and is looking forward to earning extra credit by building a diorama of a tiger in his natural habitat for extra credit--but before she can even begin her task she has to solve themystery of her younger sister's favorite missing stuffed animal because her parents and older sister are too busy and Tiana is ready to throw a tantrum
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| The Smartest Kid in the Universe by Chris GrabensteinWhat it's about: After seventh-grade slacker Jake accidentally downs a bowl of experimental "Ingestible Knowledge" pills (they looked like jellybeans!), he suddenly becomes a full-on brainiac, devoting his newfound smarts to saving his middle school from a greedy principal.
Read it for: a funny celebration of geekiness starring a realistically diverse crew of kids.
Author alert: If you love the popular Mr. Lemoncello series, you don't want to miss this new book from author Chris Grabenstein. |
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Speedah-cheetah
by Troy Cummings
Hoping to win the upcoming Stermont Derby, racers Alexander, Nikki and Rip follow clues to the hiding place of a monster competitor who looks too hungry to defeat. By the creator of the Can I Be Your Dog? series. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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| Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters by Andrea Beaty; illustrated by David RobertsWhat it's about: Young engineer Rosie is ready to invent when a friend of her great-great-aunt needs a device to help her paint with two broken wrists. Rosie's first attempts are flops, however, so she turns to her friends, Ada Twist the scientist and Iggy Peck the architect.
Who it's for: fans of the picture books about Rosie and the Questioneers (remember those?), as well as eager engineers and anyone who needs a reminder to stop, think, and try again. |
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| The Infamous Ratsos by Kara LaRea; illustrated by Matt MyersStarring: rat brothers Louie and Ralphie Ratso, who aim to be just as tough as their dad, Big Lou, even though every mean prank they play accidentally turns into a good deed.
Series alert: If you like the black-and-white art, goofy humor (the Ratsos have an "unwelcome mat"), and lovable characters in this easy-to-read book, be sure to pick up the rest of the Ratso Brothers series, starting with book 2, The Infamous Ratsos Are Not Afraid. |
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| Juana & Lucas: Big Problemas by Juana MedinaWhat it's about: Juana Rosas loves her life in Bogotá: she has a wonderful familia, an awesome school (though English is hard), and a perfect perro, Lucas. But big changes are coming: Juana's mami is getting remarried and moving them to a new casa.
Read it for: bright cartoon art and an easy-to-understand blend of Spanish and English.
Series alert: You can jump into this sequel with cero problemas, or you can start from the beginning with Juana & Lucas. |
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| Sadiq and the Desert Star by Siman Nuurali; illustrated by Anjan SarkarWhat it's about: Third-grader Sadiq shares a love of the stars with his Baba, and with his school's space club. The club really wants a telescope, but since buying one is too expensive, Sadiq and his friends decide to build one themselves.
Further reading: Just like Sadiq's upbeat story (the 1st in a series) is about his family, hobbies, and Somali background, Saadia Faruqi's Yasmin series is about one kid's life and Pakistani heritage. |
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| A Friend for Dragon by Dav PilkeyWhat it is: short, silly adventures starring Dragon, a tenderhearted blue character who makes friends with an apple, goes on an unusual trip to the grocery store, and sweeps his dirt floor until it turns into a basement.
Who it's for: beginning chapter book readers who are wading into graphic novels, as well as kids who love Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, but want something they can read on their own. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for Kindergarten through 4th grade! |
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