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Check it Out November 2019 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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I want a dog by Jon AgeeSearching for a dog to adopt from a wonderfully eccentric animal shelter, a little girl is introduced to such pet candidates as an aardvark, a goose and a python before falling in love with an adorable seal. By the award-winning creator of Life on Mars.
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Goodbye, friend! hello, friend! by Cori DoerrfeldA gentle story about the difficulties and promises of change follows two friends who say goodbye and hello to the transitioning seasons before facing the harder challenge of separation when one of them has to move away. By the creator of The Rabbit Listened.
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The scarecrow by Beth FerryGoing against his nature to save a baby crow that has fallen from midair, a lonely scarecrow forges an unlikely friendship that is tested by the changing of the seasons. By the best-selling author of Stick and Stone.
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Sweep
by Louise Greig
An uplifting story about how to confront big emotions finds a youngster navigating the worst bad mood of his life when it spreads like dark clouds over his whole community. By the award-winning author of The Night Box.
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The evil princess vs. the brave knight by Jennifer L HolmThe creators of the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse graphic novels present a series debut featuring two young rivals who confront the truth about their respective reputations as a mischief-making princess and a chivalrous do-gooder.
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The hundred-year barn by Patricia MacLachlanA timeless celebration of generations of family life features a little boy who helps during the construction of a red barn, which becomes a symbol of ancestry, community and peace for more than a century.
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Motor Mouse by Cynthia RylantThe creators of the Mr. Putter and Tabby books present a first installment in a sweet and funny series that invites young readers to join Motor Mouse on three hilarious adventures that find him driving his delivery car, eating cake and visiting with friends.
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Mr. Nogginbody gets a hammer by David ShannonIn a picture book inspired by the familiar parable, silly Mr. Nogginbody buys a hammer and begins mistaking, and smashing up, everything that looks like a nail to him, with wacky results. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of No, David!
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Top secret smackdown by Mac BarnettWhen all the ravens are stolen from the Tower of London, secret agent Mac is dispatched on a rescue mission in Iceland, where he confronts his KGB nemesis while discovering secret submarines, hungry polar bears and mysterious blueprints.
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A tale of magic... by Chris ColferA tale set in the universe of the Land of Stories finds 14-year-old Brystal pursuing creative ways of obtaining books in an oppressive Southern Kingdom where women are forbidden to read. By the award-winning author of Struck by Lightning.
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Someplace to call home by Sandra DallasForced from their home by the double crises of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, 12-year-old Hallie and her brothers join thousands of migrants who endure harsh treatment and conditions in order to find work.
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Diary of a wimpy kid : wrecking ball by Jeff KinneyWhen an unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley's family a chance to make big changes to their house, they soon discover that renovations may not be worth the effort.
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Revenge of the EngiNerds
by Jarrett Lerner
A follow-up to EngiNerds finds Ken's efforts to track down a rogue robot challenged by his crew's disinterest and the persistence of an alien-obsessed girl who wants to join the EngiNerds.
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Judy Moody : book quiz whiz by Megan McDonaldTeaming up with Stink and three other fellow bibliophiles from second and third grade for a literary trivia competition, an enthusiastic Judy Moody finds inspiration in classic characters before discovering that the opposing team includes a fourth grader.
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Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler by Steve SheinkinAbby and her stepbrother, Doc, must persuade Abraham Lincoln to play his part in history after one too many comments about history being boring cause him to go on strike.
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Catwad : it's me, two by Jim BentonCollects the adventures of Catwad, a grouchy blue cat, and his best friend, a happy-go-lucky cat named Blurmp who can see the bright side of anything, as they explore fine art, get into gaming, and investigate monsters under the bed.
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Field trip
by Molly Brooks
Separated from their schoolmates during a field trip to another planet, Sanity and Tallulah find themselves stranded with nothing but the wreckage of a crashed shuttle and the contents of Tallulah’s overloaded backpack to help them get home safely.
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Sunny rolls the dice by Jennifer L HolmSunny's life becomes confusing when she starts middle school, with her best friend Deb's interests changing to fashion, boys, makeup, and being cool, while Sunny would rather play Dungeons & Dragons with friends.
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White bird : A Wonder Story by R. J PalacioInspired by the author’s best-selling Wonder, a graphic novel debut traces the heartrending story of a grandmother who as a Jewish girl was hidden by a brave, compassionate family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II.
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Big Nate : hug it out! by Lincoln PeirceCollects more of Nate Wright's sixth-grade adventures as he is bombarded with useless trivia, gets knocked out of a ballgame and into the emergency room, is tutored by arch enemy, Gina, and has a chance encounter with a girl at an amusement park.
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The unicorn whisperer : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure by Dana SimpsonPhoebe navigates the challenges of school life with a little help from her unicorn friend, who is always ready with the perfect spell for the occasion, but as the magic spells mount up, both Phoebe and Marigold find themselves wondering if sometimes they might be taking things just a little too far.
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Guts by Raina TelgemeierDeveloping a chronic stomachache that she initially dismisses as a bug, young Raina discovers that her symptoms are related to her anxieties about school, food and changing friendships, in a story based on the Eisner Award-winning author’s childhood.
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Fly Guy presents : garbage & recycling by Tedd ArnoldVisiting a landfill and a recycling plant to discover where their garbage goes, Fly Guy and Buzz learn fascinating facts about environmentally friendly landfills, the recycling process and how readers can help keep the planet healthy. By the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning creator of I Spy Fly Guy!
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The who was? history of the world by Paula ManzaneroBased on the best-selling series, a comprehensive timeline of world history offers fresh perspectives on individuals who shaped world events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai.
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Thurgood by Jonah WinterBefore Rosa Parks, before Martin Luther King Jr., before the civil rights movement there was Thurgood, fighting for African Americans - and winning. Here is the powerful story of the trailblazer who proved that separate is not equal.
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