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Check it Out New and notable items from the Children's Department August 2016 Highlights of new and exciting titles for caregivers, educators and children birth-twelve
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Inspector Flytrap by Tom AnglebergerHoping to become the greatest detective that ever grew, Inspector Flytrap, a Venus flytrap, and his assistant, Nina the Goat, investigate "big deal" mysteries at an art museum, a cookie shop, and a garden.
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An author's odyssey : An Author's Odyssey by Chris ColferEntering worlds crafted from Conner's imagination, the twins and their friends forge ties with astonishing new allies as they race to end the Masked Man's reign of terror. By the best-selling author of Struck by Lightning.
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All rise for the honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie ConnorSecretly being raised in prison so that he can be with his inmate mother, 11-year-old Perry is discovered by an ambitious new district attorney and brought to the outside world, where he desperately seeks to reunite with his mother while learning the truth about why she is in jail. Simultaneous eBook. 50,000 first printing.
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Hundred percent by Karen Romano YoungChristine Gouda, called Tink, and her best friend Jackie are entering sixth grade, and suddenly everything seems awkward and just plain wrong--boys are behaving differently, clothes do not fit the way they should, long term friendships suddenly seem tenuous, and most of all she needs a new nickname because "Tink" just does not fit anymore
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Where are the Great Pyramids? by Dorothy HooblerA natural expansion of the exceptional Who Was...? and What Was...? series, Where Is...? presents books that focus on a famous place: a landmark, a building or a natural wonder. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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National Geographic kids cookbook : a year-round fun food adventure by Barton SeaverA master chef, National Geographic Fellow, sustainability advocate and author of For Cod and Country documents a year's worth of culinary exploration and cooking, sharing advice for healthy eating, suggestions for food-themed activities and recommendations for hosting special occasions.
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Lion lessons by Jon AgeeLearning to be a lion takes some serious lessons, but luckily, this kid has a teacher who is a real pro.
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Pete the Cat's got class by James DeanA back-to-school story complemented by a poster, punch-out cards and more than 30 stickers finds Pete the Cat helping his friend through math struggles by finding a way to make learning fun. 150,000 first printing.
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Dirt + water = mud by Katherine Hannigan"A young girl and her dog spend the day playing in her backyard, where with their imagination--and a few helpful props--anything can happen"
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Teachers rock! by Todd ParrA celebration of the countless ways that teachers shape the world combines the author's signature kid-friendly illustrations with reflections on how teachers introduce ideas, motivate goals and foster creativity, in a tribute that is complemented by a Back-to-School poster. Simultaneous eBook. 35,000 first printing.
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A unicorn named Sparkle by Amy YoungA picture book about a little girl who desparately wants a beautiful unicorn as a pet, but winds up with a less than desirable one instead.
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