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Check it Out June 2021 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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The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. BaptistEveryone in the Donovan family can dance--and has a dance nickname--except Kai, but his family helps him practice his moves to prepare for his aunt's wedding reception.
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A polar bear in the snow by Mac BarnettFollow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human...where is he going?
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Oona by Kelly DiPucchioOona and her best friend Otto love to search for treasure but often find messy, tricky, and even shark-related trouble, instead.
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Graduation groove by Kathryn HelingA diverse class of kindergarteners completes final projects and says goodbye to a kind teacher and a beloved class pet while dancing their way through a kindergarten graduation ceremony of caps, gowns and first-grade anticipation.
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"No!" said Rabbit by Marjoke HenrichsHappily resisting his mother’s reminders to keep to his playtime and bedtime schedule, young Rabbit says “No!” over and over again, before Mom makes a suggestion that he cannot resist.
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It will be okay : a story of empathy, kindness, and friendship by Lisa KatzenbergerGiraffe and Zebra meet every day under their favorite tree to walk to the watering hole. But today, Giraffe isn't there! Where could he be? Zebra spots him hiding in the tree; Giraffe has seen a spider and is scared silly. Zebra patiently talks to Giraffe and does the very best thing: supports Giraffe for as long as Giraffe needs it.
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In my mosque by M. O. YukselComplemented by extensive back matter, a debut picture book featuring culturally rich artwork by the illustrator of the Yasmin series celebrates the joys, rituals and traditions that are practiced in mosques throughout the world.
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Doggo and Pupper by Katherine ApplegateDeclared boring by the cat of the house, a routine-oriented Doggo is dismayed by the messy antics of newcomer Pupper, who returns obedient, but decidedly unhappy, from puppy-training school. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan.
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The house that wasn't there by Elana K. ArnoldDismayed when his neighbors cut down a beloved old walnut tree that has always been a source of comfort, Adler forges an unexpected friendship with a young newcomer over a series of mysterious connections.
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Rowley Jefferson's awesome spooky stories by Jeff KinneyGrab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson's imagination. You'll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley's spooky stories mightleave you laughing, but beware--you could end up sleeping with the lights on!
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Merci Suárez can't dance by Meg MedinaA follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning Merci Suárez Changes Gears finds Merci embarking on a seventh grade year shaped by high teacher expectations, a crush on a school-store co-worker and a bossy classmate’s plan for the annual Heart Ball.
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Best nerds forever by James PattersonRendered a ghost by a bicycle accident, young Finn McAllister teams up with fellow spirit Isabella Rojas to commit invisible pranks on the living, before discovering that they cannot move on to the afterlife.
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Before the ever after by Jacqueline WoodsonThe son of an idolized pro-football star begins noticing the contrast between his father’s angry, forgetful behavior and his superhero reputation before adjusting to a new reality involving difficult symptoms stemming from his father’s numerous head injuries. By the National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming.
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Ancestor Approved : Intertribal Stories for Kids by Cynthia Leitich SmithA volume of interconnected stories and poems set at a Native American Dance for Mother Earth Powwow celebration in Ann Arbor, Michigan, includes contributions by such new and veteran writers as Joseph Bruchac, Dawn Quigley and Traci Sorell.
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Kidstory : 50 children and young people who shook up the world by Tom AdamsInspiring portraits of 50 young people who changed the world through their passion, courage and creativity are presented through lavishly illustrated, quote-complemented spreads introducing such young heroes as Louis Braille, Greta Thunberg, Pelé and Malala Yousafzai.
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The last straw : kids vs. plastics by Susan HoodA nonfiction STEM picture book about the threat of plastic and how kids are combating environmental challenges presents accessible poems that are perfectly paired with vibrant and dynamic artwork, making it a book that will inspire readers to change the way they think about plastic and their part in caring for the planet.
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We are still here! : Native American truths everyone should know by Traci SorellOne dozen kids discuss the historical and contemporary laws, policies, movements and victories that have shaped Native American culture of the past and present, from forced assimilation and tribe nation delegitimization to language revival efforts and the Indian Child Welfare Act.
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