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Check it Out October 2017 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 love you like a pig by Mac BarnettHumorous text and illustrations celebrate the tender and silly moments found in life.
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BB-8 on the run by Drew DaywaltSeparated from his master, Poe Dameron, on the lonely desert planet of Jakku, plucky little droid BB-8 intrepidly engages new allies to help him get a top-secret map to the Resistance so they can find Luke Skywalker and save the galaxy from the evil First Order.
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The littlest train by Chris GallIn this endearing story of a tiny toy train, the creator of the hit series Dinotrux now breathes life into more than a half-dozen trains that climb, haul, chug, zip and zoom.
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Bumpety, dunkety, thumpety-thump! by K. L. GoingIllustrations and onomatopoeic text capture a busy day in the life of two young siblings as they pick berries, help make a pie, and "thumpety-thump" their way to bed.
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In the middle of fall by Kevin HenkesA vibrant companion to When Spring Comes explores the sights, sounds, smells and textures of the autumn season, describing in simple, alliterative text and striking imagery how its transformations culminate in the frosty winter. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.
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I'm smart! by Kate McMullanA school-time addition to the series that includes I Stink! and I'm Dirty! depicts a super-smart school bus that uses its savvy to navigate the roads in super-safe ways while transporting kids to and from school.
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Nothing rhymes with orange by Adam RexAll the fruits gather together and enjoy a rhyming party, but poor Orange feels left out because he does not rhyme with anything--until Apple invents a new word.
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Wishtree by Katherine ApplegateA wise old oak tree that stands as the neighborhood's "wishtree," where people write wishes on cloth and tie them to her branches, shares her days with her crow friend and helps the community embrace differences when new neighbors move in and are not warmly welcomed. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan.
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Caveboy is bored! by Sudipta Bardhan-QuallenAn early chapter book series designed to be a first step for students who have moved past leveled readers follows the daily activities of Caveboy, who looks for a friend to play with when he tires of his usual routine of caring for his pet rock and practicing base-skull skills.
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Halfway Normal by Barbara DeeBeginning seventh grade after two years of treatment for leukemia, Norah struggles with former friends who avoid her before bonding with a cute boy who does not know about her past and who encourages her to pursue her interests. By the award-winning author of Solving Zoe.
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11 before 12 by Lisa GreenwaldBest friends Kaylan and Arianna kick-start middle school with a list of 11 things they want to do to transform themselves, from makeovers and making guy friends to sharing candid conversations with their moms and helping humanity, before their shared 12th birthday party.
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Just dance by Patricia MacLachlanSubstituting as a reporter for the local news column during what she hopes will be an exciting summer, Sylvie, the daughter of a once-famous opera singer, wonders why her mother gave up her career and whether a former partner's visit will divide the family. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.
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In the deep blue sea by Bill NyeTraveling to the home of a famous tech genius who is working on a revolutionary power generator, Jack, his genius siblings and inventor Dr. Hank Witherspoon investigate numerous suspects who may be behind acts of sabotage.
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The purloining of Prince Oleomargarine by Mark TwainA vibrantly adapted, previously unfinished children's story completed from Mark Twain's fragmentary notes follows the story of a quietly courageous boy who receives a gift of magical seeds that enable him to speak with animals during a quest to rescue a kidnapped prince.
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Grand Canyon by Jason ChinA sumptuously illustrated exploration of the Grand Canyon past and present describes how it formed and how it is home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved there for millennia.
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Big machines : the story of Virginia Lee Burton by Sherri Duskey RinkerDesribes the life of the children's book author and illustrator, conveying her life at Folly Cove, her love of dance, and how she was able to create images of machinery, including those used in her book, Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel.
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What is rock and roll? by Jim O'ConnorLooks at the history of rock music, its different styles, and its impact on a generation.
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