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New Children's Books (June 3, 2020)
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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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Fetch-22 by Dav PilkeyDog Man and a rehabilitated Petey the Cat are challenged to set aside their differences and work as a team in the face of a dangerous threat that has challenged Li’l Petey’s sense of right and wrong. By the award-winning creator of Dog Breath. Illustrations.
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For whom the ball rolls by Dav PilkeyWhile Dog Man works with the Supa Buddies to overcome his paranoia about a new supervillain, Petey the Cat is released from jail before he is forced to reckon with family troubles and the difference between being good and doing good. Illustrations.
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Brawl of the wild by Dav PilkeySent to the pound for a crime he did not commit, the heroic Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people while his pals work diligently to prove his innocence. By the award-winning creator of the Captain Underpants series. Simultaneous eBook.
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Lord of the fleasby Dav PilkeyWhen a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action and with the help of a cute kitten and a remarkable robot, the heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat.
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A tale of two kitties
by Dav Pilkey
The less-than-stellar police canine, Dog Man, confronts two rivals in the form of Petey the cat and a super-cute but mischievous kitten who is dragged into the police force, challenging Dog Man's status as top dog. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of The Paperboy.
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Dog Man unleashed
by Dav Pilkey
Petey the cat's criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm and it's up to Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, to unleash justice on this feline ruffian to save the city and prevent Petey the cat from getting away with the purr-fect crime! Simultaneous eBook.
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Dog Man
by Dav Pilkey
A debut installment of a new series by the creator of Captain Underpants follows the heroic adventures of Greg the police dog who, after being injured on the job at the side of his police officer companion, makes history through a life-saving surgery that transforms him into Dog Man.
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The secret garden
by Martha Hailey Dubose
Presents an abridged version of the tale of ten-year-old Mary who, after the death of her parents, comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors where she discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.
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Pie in the Sky
by Remy Lai
Feeling as out of place as if he landed on Mars when his family moves to an English-speaking country, 11-year-old Jingwen dreams about the cakes he would have baked with his late father, a hope that is challenged by his mother's strict kitchen safety rules. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The Watsons go to Birmingham--1963
by Christopher Paul Curtis
When the eldest son of the family becomes a troublemaker, the Watsons travel to Grandma's Alabama home and witness the bombing of the Birmingham church, in a story told from the perspective of nine-year-old Kenny Watson.
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Midsummer's mayhem
by Rajani LaRocca
A contemporary retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream follows an 11-year-old Indian-American girl's effort to prepare a winning entry for a local baking contest, a competition that is challenged when her father, a famous food writer, mysteriously loses his sense of taste. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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All the impossible things
by Lindsay Lackey
Struggling to control the wind powers that render her skies stormy whenever she feels stressed, a foster-care girl arrives at the petting-zoo home of a quirky couple before her new sense of belonging is challenged by the return of her troubled mother. Simultaneous eBook.
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Once was a time
by Leila Sales
In World War II England, ten-year-old Lottie is transported via a portal to present-day Wisconsin, where she must find her way back to her family and her best friend, Kitty
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Indian no more
by Charlene Willing McManis
When Regina's Umpqua tribe is legally terminated and her family must relocate from Oregon to Los Angeles, she goes on a quest to understand her identity as an Indian despite being so far from home
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The ghost collector
by Allison Mills
In a debut inspired by Cree tradition, a girl from a family that can see ghosts decides to hoard the ghosts that approach her for help when her own mother passes away suddenly. Simultaneous.
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Finding perfect
by Elly D Swartz
With some help from her siblings and friends, Molly is able to face her OCD and be strong enough to get help for it
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Left out
by Tim Green
Struggling to overcome his hearing impairment and the way people look at him, Landon joins the football team in order to prove himself with little initial success, until Brett Bell and his family befriend him
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Disney princess 5-minute princess stories
by Disney Press
A treasury of 12 stories, designed to be read in about five minutes each, stars fan-favorite Disney Princess characters, from Snow White to Moana, and is complemented by a padded cover and full-page and spot illustrations. 150,000 first printing. Movie tie-in. Illustrations.
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Didi Dodo, future spy : recipe for disaster!
by Tom Angleberger
When Koko Dodo's secret chocolate sauce is stolen just before an important cooking contest Didi, a dodo bird, devises a daring plan to help--whether he wants her to or not
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Guest : a changeling tale
by Mary Downing Hahn
When her infant brother is snatched by malicious sprites and replaced by a hideous changeling, Mollie embarks on a perilous rescue mission in the eerie land of the Kinde Folke. By the award-winning author of Took. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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The lost continent
by Tui Sutherland
Noticing the early development of his own wings and silk while attending his sister’s Metamorphosis, Blue apprehensively anticipates changes before his world is turned upside down by dangers he never knew existed. By the best-selling author of the Pet Trouble series.
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Fry bread : a Native American family story
by Noble Maillard
A celebration of the long-cherished Seminole Nation tradition of sharing fry bread during family meals combines evocative verses with vibrant artwork by the award-winning illustrator of La Princesa and the Pea. Illustrations.
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Felix eats up
by Rosemary Wells
Preferring a very limited diet of mostly buttered oat bread and macaroni, picky eater Felix confronts an anxiety-provoking restaurant menu on the night of his friend Fiona's half-birthday celebration that challenges him to try something new. By the award-winning creator of the Max and Ruby series.
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Amelia Bedelia's first apple pie
by Herman Parish
When the very literal-minded Amelia visits Grandma's house, she gets into the spirit of the fall season by baking her first apple pie, in the third installment of the Amelia Bedelia picture-book series which includes a recipe at the end. 100,000 first printing.
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Pick a pumpkin
by Patricia Toht
The creators of Pick a Pine Tree celebrate the fun seasonal tradition of pumpkin picking in a rhythmic story that depicts a family searching for just the right pumpkin, enjoying cider and toffee apples and carving a jack-o’-lantern. Illustrations
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Good night, Little Blue Truck
by Alice Schertle
A bedtime-story entry in the best-selling series that includes Little Blue Truck Leads the Way finds Little Blue Truck and his friends supporting each other while trying to go to sleep during a scary thunderstorm. 250,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Unicorn Club
by Suzy Senior
Preparing cupcakes, crafts and prizes for her new unicorn fan club, Amy is disappointed when nobody she invited shows up, before she notices swishing tails and hears clattering hooves coming from her treehouse. Illustrations.
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The butter battle book
by Seuss
Engaged in a long-running battle, the Yooks and the Zooks develop more and more sophisticated weaponry as they attempt to outdo each other
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I got next
by Daria Peoples-Riley
A celebration of hard work, imagination and the joy of sports follows the motivational practice of a young basketball player who gets ready for a neighborhood pickup game. By the creator of This Is It. Illustrations.
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How big could your pumpkin grow?
by Wendell Minor
An engaging nonsense tale inspired by America's annual giant pumpkin competitions features larger-than-life pumpkins decorating national landmarks and is complemented by a series of fun facts. Illustrated by the acclaimed artist of Buzz Aldrin's Look to the Stars.
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The magic word
by Mac Barnett
Entreated by his long-suffering babysitter to use the magic word, precocious young Paxton C. Heymeyer triggers a fantastical series of misadventures involving rampaging friendly animals and a full water park and moat in his yard. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole. 75,000 first printing.
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A big bed for Little Snow
by Grace Lin
A heartwarming companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning A Big Mooncake for Little Star celebrates the first snowfall of a child’s life in the story of a little boy who struggles to resist jumping on his fluffy new bed. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Skulls!
by Blair Thornburgh
Revealing how skulls are more than just spooky Halloween symbols, an introduction to the human skull and its importance combines upbeat, engaging facts with kid-friendly artwork by the award-winning illustrator of Zombie in Love. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations
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Bobo and the new baby by Rebecca HuangA dog who loves his life at the center of his beloved human parents' attentions wonders about how his world is changing when his family welcomes a new human baby. 15,000 first printing.
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Between us and Abuela : a family story from the border
by Mitali Perkins
Traveling with her mother and brother on Christmas to spend a short visit with her grandmother on the fence border between California and Mexico, young Maria plans a clever way to deliver an oversized gift that will not fit through the fence slats. By the award-winning author of Rickshaw Girl. Illustrations.
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Looking for yesterday
by Alison Jay
Wishing he could repeat the happiest day of his life, a boy tries to use his scientific knowledge to go back in time before consulting with his Grandad, who shares memories from his own past. Illustrations.
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Squeak!
by Laura McGee Kvasnosky
Squeaking awake when a gentle breeze tickles his ear, a little mouse triggers a chain of sounds and movements that awaken his animal neighbors in turn, in a lavishly illustrated story by the award-winning creators of Little Wolf’s First Howling. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations
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The Invention Hunters discover how electricity works
by Korwin Briggs
An Invention Hunters guide to understanding the basics of electricity profiles some of the world's greatest everyday inventions, from batteries to toasters, explaining how they get power from electricity and magnetism. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Invention Hunters discover how machines work
by Korwin Briggs
Traveling the globe in their flying museum to collect the world's amazing innovations, the Invention Hunters discover how simple machines, from pulleys to levers, are used to engineer tools. By the creator of the Veritable Hokum webcomic. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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A stone sat still
by Brendan Wenzel
A follow-up to the Caldecott Honor-winning They All Saw a Cat shares environmental perspectives into concepts ranging from color and size to sensory experience and the passage of time. Illustrations
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Truman
by Jean Reidy
"Living with his human best friend, Sarah, in a home high above the taxis, trucks and buses of the ""world below,"" Truman the tortoise embarks on a remarkable adventure when Sarah departs for her first day of school. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook."
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Doozers have bubble trouble
by Lisa Lauria
Enjoying the process of tidying up with their cool new cleaning machine, the Pod Squad gets carried away and pushes too many buttons, causing the machine to produce an abundance of hard-to-pop bubbles. TV tie-in. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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The mixed-up monster
by Ximena Hastings
Tiring of being a monster and wishing to be normal, Hank is accidentally turned into a human by a well-intentioned spell by Mavis, who races to transform Hank back before his human qualities scare everyone at Hotel Transylvania. TV tie-in. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Hamster Holmes a big-time puzzle by Albin SadarInvited to join their friends during a day at the fair, Hamster Holmes and his firefly sidekick, Dr. Watt, compete in a race to solve word puzzles and find a hidden hourglass, in a leveled reader complemented by detective-themed back matter. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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My best friend is a yeti!
by Patty Michaels
Introduces Peng, who loves playing basketball and eating pork buns with his best friend, a yeti named Everest
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Earthquake!
by Marion Dane Bauer
Examines why and where earthquakes happen, the way they are measured, the destruction they can bring to a community, and steps that can be taken to stay safe if one strikes
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Pizza patrol!
by Christy Webster
The Turtles intend to celebrate pizza week by eating at each one's favorite pizzeria, but when they get to the first one it has disappeared into the ground
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The Mermaid Park mystery
by Random House
When Barbie and her friends all get jobs at Mermaid Park, they must solve the mystery of the missing rare purple pearls
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Get out and play
by John Cena
A high-energy leveled reader based on John Cena’s picture book series follows a fun-filled day of racing, splashing and playing for Elbow Grease and his four monster truck brothers. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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My monster truck family
by John Cena
An Elbow Grease leveled reader introduces the irrepressible monster truck, his four brothers and their respective talents in a skill-building story that celebrates the value of never giving up. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Busy Bunny
by Tex Huntley
Complemented by more than 30 shiny stickers, a seasonal leveled reader based on the popular Nickelodeon series finds the entrepreneurial Sunny helping her friend, Rox, search for a missing bunny. TV tie-in. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The green team!
by Lauren Clauss
Introduces Corn and Peg, a unicorn and a pegasus who are inseparable best friends and who love to make their home, Galloping Grove, a better place
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
by Laurie Calkhoven
"Biography of American Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg"
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A pony with her writer : The Story of Marguerite Henry and Misty
by Thea Feldman
A fact-filled entry in a new series profiling the relationships between famous notables from history and their real-life pets shares the story of the pony who inspired Marguerite Henry’s Newbery Honor-winning Misty of Chincoteague. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Susan B. Anthony : her fight for equal rights
by Monica Kulling
Published on Susan B. Anthony’s 200th birthday, a leveled-reader introduction to the heroic suffragette and her role in the passage of the 19th Amendment describes how she teamed up with other activists, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, to gain support for voting rights for women. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Susan B. Anthony
by Kitson Jazynka
Published to correspond with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, a skill-building portrait of the iconic activist describes the early experiences that shaped Susan B. Anthony’s perspectives and groundbreaking achievements in promoting rights for women. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Thomas Edison : lighting the way
by Lori Haskins Houran
Providing additional historical back matter, a leveled-reader introduction to the life and achievements of Thomas Edison identifies some of his amazing inventions while revealing how he helped develop and complete the innovations of others. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Frederick Douglass : voice for justice, voice for freedom
by Frank Murphy
Written with skill-reinforcing text, an introduction to the civil rights achievements of the iconic abolitionist includes coverage of his early experiences as a child slave, his pursuit of an education and his influential writings on injustice and inequality. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Ranger Rick : I wish I was a monarch butterfly
by Jennifer Bové
Complemented by vivid wildlife photography and a glossary of terms, a Ranger Rick introduction to the monarch butterfly engages developing readers by comparing its life cycle and behaviors to those of kids. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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All about bears : Pre-reader
by Jennifer Szymanski
Complemented by a concept-group vocabulary tree and a wrap-up activity, a tour of the world’s bears introduces species ranging from grizzlies and polar bears to sloths and black bears. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Ink! : 100 fun facts about octopuses, squid, and more
by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Presents information about cephalopods, including details about the evolution, physical characteristics, and behavior of such sea creatures as octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and nautiluses
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Visionary women around the world by Vashti HarrisonA highly anticipated follow-up to Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History shares illustrated profiles of 40 women trailblazers from different world regions and historical periods, including activist Wangari Maathai, architect Zaha Hadid and physicist Chien-Shiung Wu. 50,000 first printing
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NBA's Top 10 Rookies
by Will Graves
NBA's Top 10 offers readers a handpicked list of the best that pro basketball has to offer. With action packed text and stunning photos, this series will get fans on their feet and debating these awesome lists.
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Never too young! : 50 unstoppable kids who made a difference
by Aileen Weintraub
A collection that includes profiles of 50 incredible kids who made a positive impact in their communities and the world features entries for famous and lesser-known individuals, from Louis Braille and Anne Frank to S. E. Hinton and Malala Yousafzai.
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Glowing animals
by Rose Davidson
Introduces bioluminescence in animals, describing how and why certain animals emit light.
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ECLIPSE by Darcy PattisonIn 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Albert Einstein's new theory of general relativity. The theory talks about how forces push (acceleration) and pull (gravity) objects in space. Einstein said the sun's gravity could pull and bend light. To test this, astronomers decided to photograph the 1919 solar eclipse. Read the exciting of how Eddington's eclipse photos changed science forever.
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Clang! : Ernst Chladni's Sound Figures
by Darcy Pattison
What if your science experiments were so interesting that even an Emperor wanted to know more? In 1806, scientist Ernst Chladni (KLOD-nee) made a 23 year road-trip to entertain Europeans with his science, including Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Like Bill Nye, the Science Guy today, Chladni popularized Science. Chladni, was know as the father of Acoustics.
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POLLEN
by Darcy Pattison
On January 25, 1862, naturalist Charles Darwin received a box of orchids. One flower, the Madagascar star orchid, fascinated him. It had an 11.5" nectary, the place where flowers make nectar, the sweet liquid that insects and birds eat. How, he wondered, did insects pollinate the orchid? Science is the process of asking and answering questions. This question took 130 years to answer. Follow the scientists as they work to solve the mystery.
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