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Check it Out December 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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I just like you by Suzanne BloomThe Geisel Honor-winning creator of the Goose and Bear series presents a near-wordless story about friendship and tolerance that depicts a group of animal friends who like each other despite, and because of, their differences.
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How to eat pizza by Jon BurgermanAn irreverent picture book by the creator of Rhyme Crime features a riotous slice of pizza who has plenty to say about toppings, eating with one's hands and what other varieties of pizza the reader should eat instead of him.
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A parade of elephants by Kevin HenkesFive joyful elephants on a mission march up and over, over and under, and through and around from dawn to dusk before arriving at a surprise destination. By the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Kitten's First Full Moon.
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We don't eat our classmates by Ryan T HigginsThe award-winning creator of Mother Bruce presents the story of a dinosaur preschooler who has difficulty making friends with tasty humans, before discovering that she may not be at the top of the food chain after all.
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Auntie Luce's talking paintings by Francie LatourVisiting her artist aunt in Haiti every winter, a young girl observes the paintings created in honor of the heroes who fought for the country's independence and discovers her own historical identity when the time comes to have her own portrait painted.
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All are welcome by Alexandra PenfoldIllustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared.
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Hey, wall : a story of art and community by Susan VerdeArmed with pencils, paints, dreams, and Grandma Addy's memories of how beautiful the neighborhood once was, Angel and others paint the big wall that had been cold, empty, and cheerless.
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The girl with the dragon heart by Stephanie BurgisKeeping her head down to avoid trouble years after her parents go missing in a neighboring fairy land, a young waitress is recruited by the Crown Princess to spy on visiting Elfenwald royals, who harbor a destructive agenda. By the author of Renegade Magic.
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Louisiana's way home by Kate DiCamilloLouisiana Elefante's granny wakes her up in the middle of the night and tells her they need to leave home immediately, and this time Granny intends for them never to return.
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You don't know everything, Jilly P! by Alex GinoRealizing she has a lot to learn when her baby sister is born with a hearing impairment, Jilly tries to connect with fellow reader Derek, a hearing-impaired African-American ASL communicator who helps her understand how to see life in different ways. By the award-winning author of George.
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The bottle imp of Bright House by Tom LlewellynThirteen-year-old Gabe buys a bottle bearing an imp that will grant his every wish, but someone else will pay the price and, if he dies while owning the bottle, he will lose his soul.
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9 from the Nine Worlds by Rick RiordanWhile Magnus Chase is away visiting his cousin, Heartstone, Blitzen and the rest of the Nine Worlds friends find themselves navigating tricky challenges in the form of dull-witted giants, murderous monsters and meddlesome gods.
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The Guggenheim mystery by Robin StevensA long-awaited sequel to The London Eye Mystery finds Ted, Kat and their cousin Salim investigating a theft at the Guggenheim Museum when Salim's mother is framed for the crime.
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Soof by Sarah WeeksA standalone follow-up to So B. It finds Aurora unhappily standing in the shadow of popular Heidi, who is credited as a good-luck charm by Aurora's family until a house fire and the disappearance of Aurora's beloved dog challenge her beliefs about love. By the award-winning co-author of Save Me a Seat.
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Who was Selena? by Kate BisantzAs a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings, quinceañeras, and on street corners in their native Texas. Selena learned how to sing in Spanish and soon became hugely popular with the Latino community - so much so that she became the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s. Selena was poised to be a great success, but her life was cut short after being fatally wounded by the president of her fan club. Selena's contributions to music and fashion during her life made her one of the top Latin musicians in the 1990s, and readers will want to know more about the woman who introduced the world to Tejano music.
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On the court with ... Kevin Durant by Matt ChristopherDescribes the life and career of the basketball player, from his MVP season with the Oklahoma City Thunder to his NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors.
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The bee book by Charlotte MilnerA lavishly illustrated introduction to the secret world of bees reveals their natures as industrious, social and highly productive workers whose pollinating behaviors are an essential part of the growth cycle and human food supplies, in an early reference that also explains what everyday kids can do to help declining bee populations.
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Roblox Character Encyclopedia by Official RobloxAn official character reference draws on the expert knowledge of leading designers, YouTube stars and other insiders to provide biographical information, listings of avatar items and more, in a fan's guide that is complemented by an exclusive Outrageous Builderman figure. Video game tie-in. 100,000 first printing.
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