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Check it Out May 2018 New and notable items from the Children's Department Highlights of new and exciting titles for caregivers, educators and children birth-twelve.
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The Petes go marching by James DeanIn this version of the folk song, "The Ants Go Marching," as the Petes march along the "groovy" one gathers instruments for a musical performance.
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Twinkle, twinkle, little car by Kate DopirakIn this twist on the classic poem, a little red car takes a final cruise around town before going to bed, beeping good-night to all his vehicular friends.
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Old hat by Emily GravettAfter buying one outrageous hat after another in an attempt to keep up with the latest fashions set by his teasing animal friends, Harbet the dog learns that true happiness comes from being yourself.
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Sheep 101 by Richard T. Morris100 sheep have leapt over a fence to help a child fall asleep, but when the 101st sheep gets stuck, chaos ensues.
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The very, very, very long dog by Julia PattonA loveable, extra-long dachshund who lives in a bookstore enjoys taking long walks through the city with his friends before making the mortifying discovery that his bumbling backside is leaving a trail of havoc and accidents in its wake. By the award-winning creator of Unstoppable Max.
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Bear and wolf by Daniel SalmieriBear and Wolf become unlikely companions one winter's evening when they discover each other out walking in the falling snow.
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All the Animals Where I Live by Philip C. SteadThe author used to live in the busy city where there were buses and trains, and people waiting for buses and trains. Now he lives in the country and takes us on a tour of his home, pointing out all the animals that share his space.
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Sakura's cherry blossoms by Robert Paul WestonMoving from her native Japan to America when her father gets a new job, little Sakura misses her grandmother and the cherry blossom trees under which they shared so many happy hours, a transition that is shaped by a new friend, her grandmother's illness, a visit back home and a wonderful springtime surprise.
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Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring by Angela CervantesA room locked for fifty years. A valuable peacock ring. A mysterious brother-sister duo. Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together. While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable wring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward - and the thanks of all Mexico. What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist. Do they really want to return the ring, or are they after something else entirely?
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Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani ChokshiTelling fibs in order to fit in better with her wealthier peers, 12-year-old Aru Shah spends her school break at the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, where her decision to light a cursed lamp unwittingly releases an ancient demon. By the author of The Star-Touched Queen.
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Saint Philomeme's Infirmary for Magical Creatures by W. Stone CotterSiblings Chance and Pauline Jeopard find themselves in the underground hospital for magical creatures where they must foil a plot to destroy the hospital and the millions of resident patients.
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The Misfits Club by Kieran CrowleyNothing exciting ever happens in the small town of Newpark, where Brian, Hannah and twins Chris and Sam live. And when they start their summer vacation, they know it's the end of an era. The Misfits Club - a club they started when they were eight years old - is disbanding, and they still haven't managed to solve any real mysteries. But when they persuade new club member Amelia to go investigate a spooky old house, they unexpectedly discover some stolen goods. Could this be their chance for one last adventure? One thing is for sure, though: Newpark is decidedly more interesting now.
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We're Out of Here! by Elise GravelOlga decides she would like to figure out what planet Meh is from and begins to conduct some research on space travel.
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The ostrich and other lost things by Beth HautalaOlivia, eleven, has a knack for finding lost things but when she promises her brother, Jacob, that she will find his ostrich, she hopes its return will cure his autism.
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The Parker inheritance by Varian JohnsonTwelve-year-old Candice Miller is spending the summer in Lambert, South Carolina, in the old house that belonged to her grandmother, who died after being dismissed as city manager for having the city tennis courts dug up looking for buried treasure--but when she finds the letter that sent her grandmother on the treasure hunt, she finds herself caught up in the mystery and, with the help of her new friend and fellow book-worm, Brandon, she sets out to find the inheritance, exonerate her grandmother, and expose an injustice once committed against an African American family in Lambert.
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The 11:11 Wish by Kim TomsicWhen Megan makes a wish at 11:11 to reinvent herself at her new school, she finds herself with unexpected popularity, and wonders if magic was the key to her fresh start after all.
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The adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig by Steve JenkinsEsther the Wonder Pig was adopted as a teacup pig, but her dads Steve and Derek quickly find that she's actually a full-size pig who is far too big for their little apartment, so the family expands to a full-size farm with Esther and all her animal friends.
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Rescue and Jessica : A Life-changing Friendship by Jessica KenskyRescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog - it's the family business, after all. When he gets news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time.
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Little Leonardo's Fascinating World Art by Greg PaprockiLittle Leonardo's Fascinating World of the Arts is a great way to encourage kids' interests in all manner of artistic pursuits that they might aspire to. This volume introduces children to the many different types of creative fields in the arts including drawing and painting, music and dance, writing, design, architecture, and photography.
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Yoga Storytime : Breathe, Stretch, Be Calm by Miriam RaventosDiscover the basics of practicing yoga by tracing the story of its beginnings in India, showing how its earliest practitioners observed things in nature, such as trees, cats, snakes, and lions, and then imitated their poses. They realized that the most simple and natural thing to do is breathe; the practice of yoga starts with becoming mindful of one's own breath and then learning how to breathe and do nothing more. This book includes a reading guide as an important practical component for those who want to begin the practice of yoga through easy postures.
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How to Be a Fashion Designer by Lesley WareAn introductory guide for aspiring fashion designers shares a wealth of ideas for expressing oneself through fashion, outlining practical tips and recommendations for creating and accessorizing dresses, custom t-shirts and bags, or mix-and-matching the articles in fun and stylish ways.
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When Thomas Edison fed someone worms by Mark WeaklandEngaging text and fun illustrations tell the story of Thomas Edison's childhood, discussing the inventor and businessman's childhood, including his constant curiosity, his work as a "candy butcher" and how he became a telegraph operator at fifteen.
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