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New Children's Books May 22, 2023 |
The following books are new to the shelves in the Children's Department at Kendall Young Library. To reserve an item, click on the image or title to be taken to the library's catalog. (Detailed instructions at the end of the newsletter.) |
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The right hook of Devin Velma
by Jake Burt
Even though he suffers from social anxiety, twelve-year-old Addison agrees to help his best friend achieve social media fame while at a nationally-televised NBA game
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Unidentified suburban object
by Mike Jung
Fed up with the lack of diversity in her small town and her peers' inclination to credit everything she does well to her Asian heritage, Chloe bonds with a new Korean-American teacher who invites her to explore her family history, with unexpected results. By the author of Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities. Simultaneous eBook.
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Fortress of the Stone Dragon
by Tracey West
Not all of the wizards who were freed from Maldred's time-trap were good wizards; one of them, Astrid, is planning on working a spell that will bring to life the bones that lie scattered in the Fortress of the Stone Dragon, bones that belonged to creatures much bigger than dragons--and when his friends are turned to stone it is up to Drake to find a way to save them, including his own dragon, Worm
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Call of the sound dragon
by Tracey West
Hoping to stop a duel between wizards that is threatening the city of Remus, new Dragon Master Tessa and her Sound Dragon, Sono, team up with Drake, Petra and Griffith in the hope of finding a special Power Crystal. By the author of the Hiro’s Quest series. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Future of the time dragon
by Tracey West
When Eko is trapped within a powerful spell by the dark wizard Maldred, Drake and Rori attempt to free her with the assistance of an elusive Time Dragon that mischievously sends Drake into the past. By the best-selling author of the Hiro’s Quest series. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Skunked!
by Jacqueline Kelly
Helping care for an abandoned baby skunk who has adapted well to sharing a home with humans, soft-hearted Travis is unable to resist offering help to the skunk's littermate, who proves to be less cooperative. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. Simultaneous eBook.
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Super Rabbit all-stars
by Thomas Flintham
Aspiring to become a champion during the All-Star Games Tournament, contestant Super Rabbit Boy embarks on a high-action competition that pits him against new friends and formidable enemies. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Land of the spring dragon
by Tracey West
When a terrible earthquake destroys the crops throughout Bracken, Drake embarks on a series of Dragon Master tests in the hope of visiting a secret fairy world to ask the Spring Dragon for help saving the kingdom. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Shirley & Jamila's big fall
by Gillian Goerz
When bully Chuck blackmails innocent kids in school, Shirley and Jamila break into his house to recover all his blackmail notes and encounter an intruder who can help them put a stop to Chuck's crimes once and for all. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Naomi the rainbow glitter dragon
by Maddy Mara
Loving her abilities and work as a Glitter Dragon Girl, Naomi finds the limits of her powers tested when she joins her friends to protect the Magic Forest from an uprising of particularly malevolent Shadow Sprites. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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InvestiGators : heist and seek
by John Patrick Green
"When rare paintings go missing, the InvestiGators are called on the scene...the ART SCENE! Mango and Brash go undercover and under canvas as internationally renowned painters to expose a crook who has truly mastered the art of CRIME! Can they recover the missing masterpieces and save the city art museum's fundraising gala before it's too late...and they run out of appetizers? Find out in this latest piáece de râesistance of action-packed illustrated fun"
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Catwad : it's me, two
by Jim Benton
In this newest collection of hilarious stories, the dynamic feline duo of Catwad and Blurmp explore fine art, travel to an alternate reality where the world has become extraordinarily dumb, get into gaming and more! Original. Gr 3-4
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Twenty questions
by Mac Barnett
Posing 20 playful and profound questions, this delightful invitation to speculate without limits and know no bounds explores where the best questions lead: to stories. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Tiny T. Rex and the grand ta-da!
by Jonathan Stutzman
Determined to win their school's talent show, Tiny and Pointy decide to become great magicians but soon discover that performing in front of an audience is even more challenging than perfecting their act. Illustrations.
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Chasing God's glory
by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
Embarking on an adventure with her mom, Zayla learns that God's glory can be found all around us, from sunrises and dancing to daffodils and green peppers to kind words and loving hugs??—??and much more! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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How to spot a dinosaur
by Suzy Senior
This up-ROAR-ious story follows two curious kids and their cute canine companion as they search for prehistoric creatures hiding in the park. Illustrations.
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I'm sticking with you--and the chicken too!
by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
This follow-up to I'm Sticking With You finds Bear and Squirrel perfectly in tune until Chicken comes along, claiming she could add something to their band of two, but when they disagree and Chicken gets into hot water, they rethink their decision. Illustrations.
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Woo hoo! You're doing great!
by Sandra Boynton
An extremely exuberant chicken has an important message to share in this entertaining rhyming book that reminds us that trying our best is reason enough to celebrate! Illustrations.
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I, too, sing America : three centuries of African American poetry
by Catherine Clinton
A collection of African-American poetry spanning three centuries explores themes of resistance, reconciliation and lamentation and includes pieces by such luminaries as W. E. B. Du Bois, Gwendolyn Brooks and Langston Hughes. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
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God, I feel sad : bringing big emotions to a bigger God
by Michelle Nietert
Told from a Christian perspective, this book offers social/emotional learning, showing kids it's okay to be sad and that God is in all things, including sadness, and how to manage their emotions in a healthy way. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Skin
by Robin Twiddy
It's the largest human organ and keeps everything else is place--what is it? It's skin! And there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. In fact, microscopic bugs, fungus, and bacteria may all be found on the skin. Readers travel across this large body part with some helpful, friendly kids who narrate the whole journey and impart essential facts about the human habitat of the skin.
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Pilots and what they do
by Liesbet Slegers
Explains what a pilot does, including checking if the airplane is ready to leave, talking to the control tower, and filling out a flight report
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The Godilock's zone : Real Facts About Outer Space
by Drew Sheneman
Goldilocks and her best friend, Baby Bear, take readers on an exciting interstellar adventure to learn all about the solar system, in this out-of-this-world nonfiction picture book that will delight space lovers of all ages. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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The Frightened Frog
by Brenda Moore
Written to educate elementary children about the environmental issues affecting amphibians. It includes Fun Frog Facts, a story describing the challenges of being a frog, and ways children can Leap Into Action to help protect, preserve and support frog and amphibian habitats in their own backyards!
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Jazzy in the jungle
by Lucy Cousins
Little ones can help search for Jazzy, a lovable lemur who loves to hide, by looking through the die-cut windows into a whole new world full of bright tropical colors and lively jungle creatures. Illustrations.
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Peekaboo baby
by Camilla Reid
Featuring a smooth mechanism to push, pull or turn on every page, this delightful baby-themed board book invites little ones to play peekaboo! Illustrations.
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ABCs of love for mom
by Patricia Hegarty
Showcasing everyday moments of love between mother and child, this adorable rhyming board book, filled with animal characters, helps little ones learn their ABCs while celebrating Mom. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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- The last 4 digits of your library card number.
- If neither of these options work, call the library at 832-9100.
- You will get a call from the library when the item is available.
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