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Check it Out November 2016 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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Attitude of gratitude by Julie AndrewsThe acclaimed mother-daughter team present a latest entry in the best-selling series, depicting young Gerry participating in her school's Gratitude Day exercises by making thoughtful donations until a disastrous setback challenges her feelings of thankfulness.
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I'll wait, Mr. Panda by Steve AntonyWhen he begins a mysterious project, the creative panda from Please, Mr. Panda is surrounded by curious animal friends who drop away, one by one, until only a single companion, a penguin, remains who has the patience to wait for the item to be completed.
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Hotel Bruce by Ryan T HigginsReturning from a southern migration trip with his goslings, a very tired and grumpy Bruce the bear discovers that a trio of mice have turned his den into a hotel and filled it with messy, noisy animals who will not leave.
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We found a hat by Jon KlassenA conclusion to the celebrated trilogy by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of This Is Not My Hat follows the hilarious efforts of two increasingly estranged, deadpan turtles to share a single hat between them.
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The mermaid's purse by Patricia PolaccoStella loves books so much, she starts her own library--but then a storm threatens to destroy everything.
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The happiest book ever! by Bob SheaReaders are invited to enjoy the world's happiest book that features such things as a dancing cake, a candy parade and a hug monster that are only somewhat overshadowed by the pervasive presence of a grumpy frog who must be shooed away. By the creator of the Dinosaur vs. series.
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Nanette's baguette by Mo WillemsA plucky young heroine embarks on her first big solo trip to the bakery, wondering which choices she should make through a series of whimsical rhymes. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
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The Wolf Keepers by Elise BroachHaving an unconventional upbringing in a caretaker's home at the zoo, where she observes animal behaviors and has difficulty making friends, 12-year-old Lizzie bonds with a runaway who is seeking shelter at the zoo before stumbling into a covert investigation involving the zoo's dying wolves and the legend of John Muir.
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The ninja librarians : sword in the stacks by Jen Swann DowneyAfter stumbling upon the secret society of ninja librarians who transcend time and space, Dorrie and her brother, now apprentices to the Lybrarians, are determined to help find a missing key that could destroy their beloved fortress, Petrarch's Library, but the mission they undertake which transports them to 1912 England is fraught with danger that could lead the Lybrarians' enemy directly to their door.
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Garvey's choice by Nikki GrimesPreferring science and reading to the sports his father wants him to pursue, insecure Garvey comforts himself with food and endures teasing by bullies before joining the school chorus, where his musical talents help him accept himself and bond with his father. By the award-winning author of Bronx Masquerade.
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Catching a storyfish by Janice N HarringtonAfter moving from Alabama to Illinois, the talkative Keet finds it hard to make friends and stops talking, and no longer feeling like herself, sets out to find her voice.
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Double down by Jeff KinneyWhen his mom encourages him to broaden his horizons beyond video games, Greg finds an old video camera in his basement and hatches a plan with best friend Rowley to become rich and famous by filming a scary movie.
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Frank Einstein and the EvoBlaster belt by Jon ScieszkaMore clever science experiments, funny jokes and robot hijinks await readers in book four of the New York Times best-selling Frank Einstein chapter book series about the kid-genius and inventor. 75,000 first printing.
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The littlest Bigfoot by Jennifer WeinerShipped off to boarding school where she remains as unseen and unnoticed as she was at home, 12-year-old Alice befriends a mysterious girl who she rescues from drowning and who Alice learns is a member of the long-forgotten Bigfoot clan.
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Six dots : a story of young Louis Braille by Jennifer BryantAn inspiring picture book biography of Louis Braille describes how after losing his eyesight in early childhood he wanted to read so much that he invented a touch alphabet that became a standard that is still in use today. By the author of A River of Words.
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Get into cartooning by Vic KovacsCombines pictures and words to create stories and share experiences to motivate and inspire readers interested in the world of cartooning.
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Some writer! : the story of E.B. White by Melissa SweetThe two-time Caldecott Honor winner combines White's personal letters, photos and family ephemera with original artwork in an account of his life and career, from his early years through his achievements as a journalist and author of three of the most iconic works of children's literature.
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