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New Children's Books (May 11, 2021)
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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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Heidi Heckelbeck and the hair emergency! by Wanda CovenWhen one of Henry’s toys gets stuck in her hair, necessitating a humiliating haircut, Heidi Heckelbeck resorts to magic to fix the problem, triggering unexpected consequences for the entire family.
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A tale of witchcraft...
by Chris Colfer
Fourteen-year-old Brystal Evergreen has secured worldwide acceptance for the magical community but new threats arise, including the centuries-old Righteous Brotherhood that intends to exterminate all magical life, beginning with Brystal.
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The hideout
by Susanna Mattiangeli
An adventurous young nature scout creates a secret hideout in the woods and imagines herself alongside her companion, an Odd Furry Creature, before the voice of a loved one calls her back home. 12,500 first printing.
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A new day
by Brad Meltzer
The History Channel host and author of the best-selling The First Conspiracy and the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Adventures of Beekle depict the chaos that ensues when Sunday quits and her weekday and weekend companions advertise for a special day of rest, gratitude and kindness.
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Eyes that kiss in the corners
by Joanna Ho
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers but by drawing from the strength of the powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment
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Pokko and the drum
by Matthew Forsythe
The award-winning illustrator of My Name Is Elizabeth! presents the story of a little frog, Pokko, who takes a magical drum deep into the quiet forest, where her playing draws the attention of musical animal friends. 25,000 first printing.
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My little brave girl
by Hilary Duff
The actress and singer best recognized as the title star of Lizzie McGuire draws on her personal experiences with motherhood in a lyrical tribute to the courage of girls that offers empowering messages about pursuing one’s dreams and approaching the world with an open heart.
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Someone builds the dream by Lisa WheelerA sumptuous tribute to the dedicated and talented people who construct our world combines spare rhymes with high-detail spreads depicting laborers who use their skills and hard work to build homes, farms, amusement parks and other structures.
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Peanut goes for the gold
by Jonathan Van Ness
Peanut, a guinea pig, has their own way of doing things, so when they decide to become a rhythmic gymnast, their teacher comes up with a routine that suits them perfectly, in a text that is gender neutral
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VOX Books by Kimberly & James DeanFrom rockin' red to cool cat blue, with a box of crayons there's nothing Pete can't do! Pete uses his groovy crayons to draw lots of things, and for the first time ever, he's drawing his pals. But when Pete shows his artwork to his friends, they don't react the way he expected them to. Will Pete put his favorite crayons down or find a way to turn it all around? Not to worry! Pete learns there are no mistakes when it comes to art-art comes from the heart! Get artsy with everyone's favorite blue cat in this groovy picture book that adds a creative touch to the importance of great friends and never giving up.
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We're all wonders Wonderbook by R.J. PalacioAuggie is an ordinary kid who doesn't look like other kids, and other children make fun of him. Experience what it's like to live in Auggie's world - a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he's not always seen that way. Taps in to every child's longing to belong and to be seen for who they truly are. It's the perfect way for families and teachers to talk about empathy, difference and kindness with young children.
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Axel the Truck Wonderbook
by J.D. Riley
Mr. Cooper's class is having a talent show. But A.J. has a problem-he doesn't have a talent! What will he do when the big day comes.
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Wonderbook by Jane O'ConnorWhen Nancy's class hosts a swap-and-shop, Nancy finds the perfect tutu, but her mother tells her she already has too many tutus.
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Goes to the museum Wonderbook
by Dan Gutman
A.J. and Andrea are taking a class trip to the museum! Their museum guide has been warned that one of them might misbehave. But who will it be
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Wonderbook by Lincoln PeirceSupremely confident middle school student Nate Wright manages to make getting detention from every one of his teachers in the same day seem like an achievement.
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Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy
by Doug Savage
Best friends Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy work to keep their forest home safe by battling aliens, a mutant bearfish, a cyborg porcupine, and a mechanical squirrel
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Slime for dinner
by Geronimo Stilton
Featuring freestyle comic artwork and a highly engaging storyline, a Geronimo Stilton graphic-novel adventure finds Geronimo and his friends visiting Creepella’s spooky castle for a dinner and mystery. By the award-winning creator of the Star Wars Origami Yoda series.
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Tomorrow I'll be brave
by Jessica Hische
Illustrations by a lettering artist and easy-to-read text reveal a young rabbit's bedtime promise to strive the next day to be adventurous, strong, curious, and more
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Space : stars, supernovas, satellites
by Elizabeth Jenner
"Ten illustrators journey into outer space, peeling back the layers of the Universe for adventurous readers to explore. Lift the gate-fold pages on every spread to take a closer look at the wonders of space. Discover all things intergalactic - from the Big Bang, stars and Solar System to astronauts, rockets and distant galaxies. Lift the gate-fold pages on every spread to take a closer look at the wonders of space"
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Guess again!
by Mac Barnett
A short, rhyming poem on each page and its clever accompanying illustrations make it so easy to shout out the missing word, but when the page is turned and the actual ending is revealed, one can't help but laugh at the absurd result.
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Woke : a young poet's call to justice
by Mahogany L. Browne
A collection of poems by women of color, written for today’s generation of young activists, reflects the passion of the fight for social justice while tackling subjects ranging from discrimination and empathy to acceptance and speaking out.
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What breathes through its butt? : mind-blowing science questions answered by Emily Grossman"Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its butt? This book uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh? With delightful interactive features that invite readers to guess answers to questions and make links between different scientific concepts, this is a great book for reluctant readers and STEAM lovers alike"
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Starstruck : the cosmic journey of Neil deGrasse Tyson
by Kathleen Krull
A STEM-focused Step Into Reading portrait of groundbreaking physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson describes the thirst for knowledge that shaped his early years and the achievements that rendered him the Hayden Planetarium’s director and America’s most-recognized living expert on the cosmos.
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Cristiano Ronaldo by Bonnie HinmanPortuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo left home at age eleven to play soccer. He was very homesick after he went to live at the Sporting CP Youth Academy. He later said, "Football kept me going." There's more interesting information about one of the best soccer players in world inside this book.
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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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