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New Children's Books (March 3, 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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Bo's magical new friend
by Rebecca Elliott
A debut entry in a new series by the best-selling creator of the Owl Diaries finds wish-granting unicorn Rainbow Tinseltail longing for a best friend before meeting newcomer Sunny Huckleberry, who has not yet discovered his unicorn powers. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Bo and the dragon-pup
by Rebecca Elliott
When a blanket and pair of glasses go missing at school after a lesson about dragons, Bo Tinseltail and the other unicorns of Sparklegrove Forest follow clues to the home of a stranger in the dragon caves. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The magic day
by Calliope Glass
Begging his big sister to give him wish-granting powers for one whole day, Sparkleton the shaggy purple unicorn resolves to prove how glittertastic he will be when performing magic, before unleashing mayhem in the form of zany wishes and neglected homework. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Bo the brave
by Rebecca Elliott
Training alongside his fellow Sparklegrover Forest unicorns to battle a scary monster and earn his Bravery Patch, a nervous Bo discovers that there are different ways to be brave, including standing up for others. By the best-selling author of Zoo Girl. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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The goblin princess
by Rebecca Elliott
Wanting to cheer up a bored goblin princess who longs to fly, unicorn best friends Bo and Sunny grant her magical Goblin Queen Powers before the princess’s catastrophic messes lead to a recommendation about the power of imagination. By the creator of the Owl Diaries. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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From hero to zero
by James Patterson
Excitedly visiting London during a class trip despite being under the watchful eye of his bad-tempered principal, Rafe is horrified when bully Miller the Killer is assigned to be his roommate, and Rafe's unavailable crush, Jeanne, becomes his partner for a project. 400,000 first printing. Movie tie-in. Simultaneous eBook.
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Master of disaster
by James Patterson
A crossover installment in the best-selling series finds Rafe and Jimmy saving a community literary event by teaming up with such fan-favorite characters as Jamie Grimm from I Funny, Jacky Ha-Ha, the Kidd family from Treasure Hunters and super-genius Max Einstein. 300,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The blackbird girls
by Anne Blankman
Relocating to Leningrad in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, two girls who have been taught to hate each other because of religious differences uncover painful family secrets while learning what it means to trust another person. Simultaneous eBook.
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Stand up, Yumi Chung!
by Jessica Kim
Reworking mortifying memories about her perpetual shyness and cross-cultural realities into comedy gold, an aspiring comedienne accidentally lands in a comedy camp under the instruction of a favorite celebrity. Simultaneous eBook.
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Don't worry, Little Crab
by Chris Haughton
Looking forward to going for a first dip in the big ocean with Very Big Crab, Little Crab ventures sideways from his rock pool to the water’s edge before the crashing waves challenge his bravery. By the creator of Little Owl Lost. Illustrations.
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Daniel's good day
by Micha Archer
"Strolling through his diverse community in search of what constitutes the ""good day"" his neighbors wish each other, little Daniel discovers that a good day can mean strong kite-flying winds, nice manners on the bus, plentiful bees in the garden, lots of birthdays at the bakery, wagging tails for the mail carrier and hugs shared with Grandma. Simultaneous eBook."
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Truck, truck, goose!
by Tammi Sauer
In this nearly wordless picture book, a picnicking goose causes a truck traffic jam
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Little yellow truck
by Eve Bunting
Longing to be included when larger and more powerful vehicles team up to build a children's park, a little yellow pickup truck happily accepts a task that is just right for him. By the author of The Wall. Simultaneous eBook
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Goodnight, veggies
by Diana Murray
A sleepy bedtime story set in a community garden depicts a friendly earthworm who observes the nighttime rituals of tuckered-out tomatoes, cuddly cauliflowers and potatoes with closing eyes. Illustrated by the award-winning creator of The Not So Quiet Library. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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What's the difference?
by Doyin Richards
An Upworthy.com and Today Show parenting expert presents a down-to-earth picture book filled with colorful photographs and simple text that celebrates friendship, diversity and acceptance.
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How to get your teacher ready
by Jean Reagan
The best-selling creators of How to Babysit a Grandpa imagine a student's tongue-in-cheek role-reversal tips and tricks for helping a teacher prepare for the first day of school and the milestones that mark a typical school year. Simultaneous eBook.
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Bo the brave
by Bethan Woollvin
Wanting to go on monster-hunting quests like her brothers, little Bo refuses to take no for an answer and embarks on a solo mission to defeat a griffin, conquer a kraken or slay a dragon, before making an unexpected discovery about monsters. By the creator of Little Red. Illustrations.
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Found
by Jeff Newman
Mourning a beloved lost dog who was never found, a young girl bonds with a stray and makes tough decisions about doing the right thing and moving on when the new dog's original owner is found, in a poignant wordless picture book by the author of The Boys. Simultaneous eBook
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At the pond
by Geraldo Valério
"Explores the nature of true friendship and love when a swan invites a boy and his dog on a ride through a shimmering pond"
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A map into the world
by Kao Kalia Yang
Moving into a new home with her family, a young Hmong girl encounters both birth and death as she curiously explores life inside and outside her home, discovering beauty in and connection to the busy world. Illustrations.
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Hands up!
by Breanna J. McDaniel
A young girl lifts her hands up during everyday moments—including greeting the sun, getting dressed and playing basketball—before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march. Illustrations.
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Unicorns are the worst
by Alex Willan
A celebration of the value of differences finds a practical, hard-working, decidedly grumpy goblin struggling to put his magic to good use in the face of frolicking, glitter-scattering, tea-partying unicorns who are anything but helpful. 125,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The piano recital
by Akiko Miyakoshi
A little girl named Momo is nervous about performing in the piano recital, but she ends up devising a creative way to soothe her fears
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How to find a fox
by Nilah Magruder
An adventurous little girl encounters more difficulties than she expected when she ventures into the woods to track down an elusive red fox, an effort marked by lighthearted advice to readers on how to stay ahead of clever fox tricks.
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Georgia O'Keeffe
by Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Presents information about Georgia O'Keeffe, from her childhood in Wisconsin where she developed her fascination with nature to her exhibits around the world
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Anne Frank
by Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Presents information about Anne Frank, including her childhood in Holland, her years in hiding, her death, and her legacy
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I am Anne Frank
by Brad Meltzer
A latest entry in the best-selling series by the host of Brad Meltzer’s Decoded introduces young readers to the life of Anne Frank, explaining how the diary she kept while in hiding during World War II continues to inspire the world to fight against discrimination. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The woman's hour : our fight for the right to vote : adapted for young readers
by Elaine F. Weiss
Published to mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, a young readers’ edition of the author’s acclaimed adult book includes coverage of the opposition that challenged voting rights for women, including other women who believed it was their duty to uphold traditional roles. Simultaneous eBook.
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Elizabeth started all the trouble
by Doreen Rappaport
The Caldecott Honor- and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author of Martin's Big Words presents a picture book tribute to Elizabeth Cady Stanton that celebrates her pivotal role in helping women gain the right to vote. 25,000 first printing.
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A girl like me
by Angela Johnson
A celebration of girls encourages readers to reject limitations and follow their dreams
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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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