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New Children's Books February 6, 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 boy on the porch
by Sharon Creech
Discovering a speech-disabled boy asleep on their porch, young couple John and Marta forge a loving bond with the child and come to think of him as their own while wondering about his mysterious past and enjoying the world through his eyes. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Walk Two Moons. 50,000 first printing.
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Mercy Watson fights crime
by Kate DiCamillo
Mercy the pig's love of buttered toast leads to the capture of a small thief who would rather be a cowboy
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Baseball Blowup
by Jake Maddox
Malcolm loves two things--baseball and science. He's always studying the stats and coming up with ideas to help his team gain an advantage over the competition. But when Malcolm's homemade glove oil causes a major blowup with his teammates, he must find a way to win back their trust. Leaning into science and statistics, he decides to try a new type of pitch to keep batters off balance during his next start. Will Malcolm's secret pitch prove to be a game winner or just another failed experiment?
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Little Red Quacking Hood
by Noah Jones
In her second adventure in the Land of Fake-Believe, Princess Pink meets Scaredy-Pants Wolf, a baker whose business has been robbed by Little Red Quacking Hoodand to save the bakery, Princess must figure out why the ducks are suddenly so interested in pies. Simultaneous.
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Merci Suárez can't dance
by Meg Medina
A follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning Merci Suárez Changes Gears finds Merci embarking on a seventh grade year shaped by high teacher expectations, a crush on a school-store co-worker and a bossy classmate’s plan for the annual Heart Ball. Simultaneous eBook.
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Claudia and the phantom phone calls
by Ann M. Martin
Learning that a jewel thief has been breaking into nearby homes, Baby-Sitters Club members Claudia, Kristy, Mary Anne and Stacey work together to prepare themselves for possible threats against their younger charges. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of Belle Teal. TV tie-in. Simultaneous.
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My Secret World of Mermaids
by Tamara Macfarlane
Learn how to become a mermaid seeker, how to care for these creatures and join Ruby, Head Mermaid Seeker, as you promise to look after your mermaid companion and protect their secret and their home.
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The Girl Who Looked Beyond the Stars
by L.B. Anne
This story is a captivating blend of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. For 11-13-year-old readers that enjoy books such as A Wrinkle In Time.""What am I?"Sheena Meyer is the girl that brings an extra sandwich to school each day just in case someone doesn't have lunch. She's also the girl that questions and investigates everything, driving her parents and teachers nuts. She spends most days waiting for some grand event to happen and change her life. But this isn't what she had in mind. The Murk is coming for her because of a gift she doesn't know she has.Nine years ago an angel appeared in front of select kids all over the world. In Michigan, it appeared in a willow tree in front of a four-year-old little girl. She's the only child that saw it, the one with the gift. Sheena is now thirteen and has since forgotten what she saw. But things change when her father is in a terrible accident...
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Sonic the hedgehog 30th anniversary.
by Ian Flynn
"Celebrate the Blue Blur's way-past-cool 30th birthday! This swank deluxe hardcover sends Sonic on electrifying all-new adventures inspired by the classic 2-D games with stories from bestselling authors Gale Galligan (The Babysitters Club series), The McElroy Brothers (The Adventure Zone) and series writer Ian Flynn! Join Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Mighty the Armadillo, Ray the Flying Squirrel, and even more special guests as they travel through zones inspired by the seasons in search of Chaos Emeralds!"
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Green Lantern : legacy
by Minh L©®
When thirteen-year-old Tai Pham inherits his grandmother's jade ring, he soon finds out he has been inducted into a group of space cops known as the Green Lanterns
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Jessi's secret language / : Jessi's Secret Language
by Chan Chau
Feeling isolated as the only African American in her class, Jessi gains a sense of belonging by participating in the Baby-sitters Club, learning sign language in order to communicate with a deaf child, and dancing in a ballet
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Unicornado : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure
by Dana Simpson
"A new school year means many things for nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. They prepare for a school dance (lame!), meet new friends (ghosts and gnomes and goblins, OH MY!), and even experience a rare supernatural phenomenon called a Unicornado! In fact, sometimes things get almost too magical. Marigold's presence attracts pixies, talking birds, and a sphinx, turning Phoebe's house into a magical sylvan glen. And Marigold even briefly transforms Phoebe into a goblin. Whether they're trick-or-treating, singing showtunes, or casting new spells, every day for Phoebe and Marigold is an adventure thanks to the power of friendship"
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Doodleville. 1
by Chad Sell
Creating a giant friendly monster character in her sketchbook after an inspiring if haphazard trip to the Art Institute of Chicago, Drew teams up with fellow artists to create comics that her monster character destroys whenever Drew starts to feel stress. By the co-creator of The Cardboard Kingdom. Simultaneous.
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Skater baby
by Jack Noel
Sneaking away from her mom, Baby finds a skateboard and embarks on a rollicking ride through the park, snagging items along the way, and as her haul steadily grows, so does the crowd of adults who are chasing after her! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Amanda Panda quits kindergarten
by Candice F. Ransom
When her plans for the first day of school are disrupted by unanticipated challenges, headstrong Amanda Panda walks out of her kindergarten classroom and joins her older brother in the second grade before an unlikely partner helps her learn how to cope. Simultaneous eBook.
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5-minute Marvel stories.
by Marvel
Each action-packed adventure features Marvels newest heroes and fan favorites and can be read aloud in five edge-of-your-seat minutes. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Farming strong, all year long
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Told in rhyming text, six farm vehicles work through all the seasons, from spring planting to building a barn to protect the animals in winter
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Pink is not a color
by Lindsay Ward
Confused as to why she isnt included in the rainbow, especially when she meets the Tints, Pink wonders if she is not really a color until a friend shows her that she is truly one of a kind, rainbow or not. Illustrations.
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Peep leap
by Elizabeth Verdick
Ten recently-hatched wood ducks prepare to jump from their tree to the water below, but the youngest duckling isn't so sure he can make the leap
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Team Moon : how 400,000 people landed Apollo 11 on the moon
by Catherine Thimmesh
From the engineers to the suit testers, the story of the many people in various professions who worked behind-the-scenes to get Apollo 11 on the moon and safely back is presented through quotes, transcripts, national archives, and full-color NASA photos. 20,000 first printing.
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G.O.A.T. men's basketball teams
by Matt Doeden
"Does having Kobe Bryant on the roster make a team great? Or does the number of championships carry more weight? Backed up with facts and stats, follow along to find out who makes the cut!"
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Unbound : the life + art of Judith Scott
by Joyce Scott
In this inspiring picture book biography, readers will meet Judith Scott, who, despite her perceived disabilities, became an artist of renown, having her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Shaped by her hands : potter Maria Martinez
by Anna Harber Freeman
A picture book biography of the renowned Native American potter describes how she learned the art form under the guiding hands of her aunt before discovering an aesthetic new firing technique that rendered her creations famous. Illustrations.
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Crushes : dating, rejection, and other [heart] stuff
by Nancy Holyoke
"Whether parents like it or not, romance is a part of girls' everyday lives. They see it in the media and hear about it from their friends and older family members. They may be having feelings they're not even sure how to define. It's all very exciting, but also very confusing for girls. This book helps answer all the questions popping up in her head: How can you tell if a person likes you? How do you tell someone you like them? What if you haven't had a crush yet? And, ugh, what about rejection? It includes tips and quizzes, plus age-appropriate and honest advice on navigating social situations and, most importantly, staying true to herself through any relationship"
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That's Betty! : the story of Betty White
by Gregory Bonsignore
"An innovative and joyful picture book biography that celebrates the life and achievements of TV legend, pioneer, and activist Betty White"
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Archeologists and What They Do
by Liesbet Slegers
The author of Pilots and What They Do offers a career profile of the work of archaeologists that colorfully explains the tools they use, the work they perform and how their discoveries teach us about life in earlier historical periods. Illustrations.
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Clifford, the big red dog
by Norman Bridwell
This board book edition of the first Clifford classic storybook follows the adventures of Emily Elizabeth, her big red dog, Clifford, and their friends in Birdwell Island. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Don't Tickle the T.rex!
by Sam Taplin
Little ones just won’t be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each dinosaur make a sound before all the dinosaurs join to create a prehistoric medley with music!
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Don't tickle the Polar Bear!
by Sam Taplin
A hilarious novelty book combining touchy-feely patches and animal sounds. You'd better not tickle that polar bear, because it just might growl if you do! Little children won't be able to resist tickling the adorable touchy-feely animals to hear the animal sounds in this unique novelty book. Alongside the polar bear there's a walrus, a seal and a puffin, followed by a musical finale guaranteed to get everyone dancing.
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Abuelita y Yo
by Leonarda Carranza
Este debut literario relata la profunda y conmovedora historia de cómo una niña y su abuelita enfrentan varias manifestaciones del racismo en su vida cotidiana.
El tiempo en casa con Abuelita es divertido. Incluye comer panqueques, saltar charcos y pintarse las uñas. Mientras que las salidas para hacer compras no siempre son divertidas. En el supermercado y en el bus la gente es impaciente y desconfiada. A veces alzan la voz y gritan. Esto entristece, enfada y atemoriza a la niña protagonista de la historia. Ella decide nunca más salir de su casa. Esto cambia cuando en un instante la pequeña se da cuenta que unidas, ella y Abuelita, son mucho más fuertes.
Los cálidos y expresivos dibujos de Rafael Mayani ilustran magníficamente la ternura que existe entre la narradora y su querida Abuelita.
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Presentamos a La Clase/ Meet the Class
by Samantha Brooke
Buckle your seatbelts! The Magic School Bus is back and ready to ride again! In Spanish. Meet Walkerville's newest class with this introduction to The Magic School Bus, perfect for the series' youngest fans. Learn all about your favorite students from the original series like Keesha, Ralphie, D.A., and Arnold, plus a few new friends.
¡Abróchense los cinturones de seguridad! ¡El autobús mágico está de regreso y listo para volver a despegar! Un libro en español.
Conozca la clase más nueva de la Escuela de Walkerville con esta libro que presenta a los personajes de la serie. Es perfecto para los fanáticos más jóvenes de la serie.
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All items can be reserved through the Kendall Young Library catalog: - When viewing an item in the catalog, click "place hold" button.
- Enter your library card number (14 digits on the back of your card) with no spaces.
- Enter your PIN. If you don't know your PIN, try:
- Your 4-digit birth month and day (i.e. August 4 would be 0804), or
- 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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