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Check it Out August 2022 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 Fairy Garden by Georgia BuckthornThe Fairy Garden is a delightful story of a young girl who finds fairies in her garden, who deliver a message to her about protecting their habitat.
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Lou by Breanna CarzooMeet Lou. Lou has an important job . . . as the neighborhood toilet for dogs on their walks. Useful as he may be, he gets the feeling that deep down inside, there might be more to him than that. He just doesn't seem to know exactly what yet. When disaster strikes, will Lou find out what he's made of and save the day?
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Remixed : a Blended Family by Arree ChungIn Mixed City, families of every combination of color, shape and size sometimes go through changes that might make some feel worried or sad until they learn that despite change, love can thrive.
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Music is a Rainbow by Bryan CollierVisually stunning, this touching story follows a young boy who, after losing his parents, feels their warmth and love through the power of music, which teaches him to relax, shine and dream as it fills his soul.
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Poopsie Gets Lost by Hannah E. HarrisonForced out of her comfort zone by the pushy narrator, Poopsie, a fluffy, nap-loving cat, goes on a fur-raising adventure in the jungle where she must call upon her inner tough kitty to make it out in one piece.
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I'm not Scared, you're Scared! by Seth MeyersWhen Rabbit urges Bear, who is easily scared, to face his fears and go on an adventure together, hilarious chaos ensues as they learn the true meaning of bravery, in this debut picture book from one of Americas favorite comedians.
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Punky Aloha by Shar TuiasoaArmed with her grandmothers magical sunglasses and a lot of aloha in her heart, plucky Polynesian girl Punky Aloha, who is scared to make new friends, sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time.
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Brand New Boy by David AlmondWhen a new boy joins their class, everyone thinks he's...odd. George doesn't behave like other kids. He doesn't think like other kids. But he's great at football and snacking, and that's what matters to Dan and Maxie and friends who resolve to make George feel welcome. Over time, they learn that he's just like them, in most ways, except one: George is a robot, part of an ambitious new experiment with sinister people bent on destroying him. When his lab pulls him out of school, can George's new friends recover him--and set him free?
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Freddie vs. the Family Curse by Tracy BaduaWhen he discovers a century-old amulet from the Philippines thats supposed to bring good luck, Freddie couldnt be more wrong and has 13 days to break a curse or meet an untimely demise.
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The Last Beekeeper by Pablo CartayaTo prove that she belongs in a place where only the smartest and most useful are welcomed, 12-year-old Yolanda learns that her survival rests on the rediscovery of a long-extinct beehive that could be the answer to everything.
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A Perfect Mistake by Melanie ConklinTo remember the events on the night that left his friend Will in a coma, Max enlists the help of a classmate and aspiring journalist, but not everyone wants the truth to be revealed.
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Manatee Summer by Evan GriffithWhen his relationship with his best friend is jeopardized by an unwelcome surprise, nature-loving Peter realizes he has as much to discover about himself as he does about the world around him.
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The Einsteins of Vista Point by Ben GutersonAfter the tragic death of his sister, 11-year-old Zach and his family move to Vista Point where he meets a strange girl who shows him all the special places to be discovered, but who is also hiding a dark secret.
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The Fort by Gordon KormanWhen a tight-knit group of friends discover a trap door in the woods that leads to a completely intact bomb shelter, they vow to keep the place a secret while sharing their individual secrets to build the safest space possible.
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Spineless by Samantha San MiguelStaying at a health resort in the wilds of Gilded Age South Florida due to his asthma, 12-year-old budding naturalist Algie stumbles upon a brand-new species that he must protect from a famous collector of exotic animals in a place where evil is lurking.
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Worser by Jennifer ZieglerWilliam Wyatt Orser's life is turned upside down after his mother has a stroke, but the socially awkward, word-loving twelve-year-old finds glimmers of hope when he discovers friends who share his love of wordplay and books.
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Who is Cristiano Ronaldo? by James BuckleyIllustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general.
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Hedgehogs by Mary QuattlebaumTeaches kids all about hedgehogs, including their features, behaviors and habitats all over the world, and provides an up-close look at their spines, snouts, claws, fur and undeniable cuteness.
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Sky Wolf's Call : the Gift of Indigenous Knowledge by Eldon YellowhornFrom healing to astronomy to our connection to the natural world, the lessons from Indigenous knowledge inform our learning and practices today. How do knowledge systems get passed down over generations? Through the knowledge inherited from their Eldersand ancestors, Indigenous Peoples throughout North America have observed, practiced, experimented, and interacted with plants, animals, the sky, and the waters over millennia. Knowledge keepers have shared their wisdom with younger people through oral history, stories, ceremonies, and records that took many forms. In Sky Wolf's Call, award-winning author team of Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger reveal how Indigenous knowledge comes from centuries of practices, experiences, and ideas gathered by peoplewho have a long history with the natural world. Indigenous knowledge is explored through the use of fire and water, the acquisition of food, the study of astronomy, and healing practices.
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