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Check it Out January 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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The lonely giant by Sophie AmbroseInadvertently destroying his home while smashing and bashing his way through a vast forest, a destructive but well-meaning giant realizes that he has forfeited the animals and trees he loves and must figure out a way to restore everything.
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Sled dog dachshund by Laura AtkinsJasper the dachshund dreams of winning the world's biggest dog sled race in Alaska, but when he finds he is too little to compete, he discovers a different way to become a part of the team.
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Plenty of love to go around by Emma Chichester ClarkFeeling jealous when a cat moves in next door and steals the spotlight, exuberant pooch Plumdog resists the cat's efforts to make friends until her family reminds her that her big heart makes it possible for everyone to get the love they need. By the creator of the Blue Kangaroo series.
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Everyone loves Cupcake by Kelly DiPucchioA lighthearted cautionary tale by the creators of Everyone Loves Bacon follows the misadventures of a smiling Cupcake who crumbles under the pressure of trying to please everyone and learns helpful lessons about being oneself.
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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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Lucky Lazlo by Steve LightA besotted Lazlo selects a perfect red rose and ventures to the theater to present it to the actress he loves only to have the rose snatched by a mischievous cat who races around backstage, past actors dressed as characters from Alice in Wonderland. By the creator of Have You Seen My Dragon?
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Ideas are all around by Philip Christian SteadA celebration of where ideas come from and how powerful they can be follows the adventures of a narrator and his dog, who walk through the neighborhood greeting friends and imaginatively reflecting on the sights and sounds around them. By the Caldecott Medal-winning author of A Sick Day for Amos McGee.
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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 forgetting machine by Pete HautmanWhen the usual absentmindedness in her town of eccentric scientists and engineers escalates to an all-time high, young Ginger struggles with a fantastical censor who is vandalizing digital books and the presence of a mysterious cat who seems to be able to read. By the National Book Award-winning author of Godless.
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The charming life of Izzy Malone by Jenny LundquistA first entry in a new duology by the author of Seeing Cinderella follows the experiences of atypical sixth-grader Izzy Malone, an aspiring competitive rower who is challenged to participate in unconventional manners-themed exercises after being enrolled in a home-study etiquette school.
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Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the whatever cure by Ann M. MartinCo-written by the Newbery Honor-winning author of the Baby-sitters Club books, a debut entry in a series inspired by Betty MacDonald's classics follows the experiences of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's niece, who upon moving to the upside-down house and taking charge of its clever pets shares inventive cures for child behavior challenges.
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365 days of wonder : Mr. Browne's book of precepts by R. J. PalacioA compilation inspired by the best-selling Wonder collects a year's worth of life principles gleaned from a wide range of sources, from popular songs and children's books to Egyptian tombstones and fortune cookies.
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Showing off by Sarah MlynowskiWhen the magic at Upside-Down Magic school gets rather out of control, Nory, Bax and their friends work together to find their way out of trouble before something truly wacky occurs.
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Talons of power by Tui SutherlandWhen the war ends with the fulfillment of a false prophecy, the dragonets confront the rise of a dark evil while a young NightWing experiences what may be a first true prophecy in generations.
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Daisy Dawson on the farm by Steve VoakeEveryday adventures with a girl who can talk to animals! The weather is hot, hot, hot, and the farm animals are getting grumpy. The pigs are arguing with the chickens, and the ducks and newts are sad because their pond has dried up. Where will the water animals live? Luckily, they have the help of Daisy Dawson, but it may take the elegant and snooty cat Trixie to make the rain fall at last. Warm up to the fifth adventure featuring Daisy Dawson, the ordinary girl with an extraordinary gift: she can talk to and understand animals!
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The book of heroines : tales of history's gutsiest gals by Stephanie Warren DrimmerProfiles of women famed for their pioneering heroism in such fields as human rights, science and sports are complemented by high-quality photography and include entries for such individuals as Malala Yousafzai, Mother Teresa and Sacagawea.
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Giant squid by Candace FlemingA strikingly illustrated, poetic tribute to the enigmatic giant squid describes the species' life deep within the sea and the clues that today's scientists use to gain understanding about its characteristics and habitat. Illustrated by the Caldecott Medal-winning artist of My Friend Rabbit.
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Swimming with sharks : the daring discoveries of Eugenie Clark by Heather LangA picture book introduction to the Japanese-American scientist, researcher and diver who became famously known as "The Shark Lady" because of her groundbreaking discoveries about shark behavior describes how in childhood she disregarded scary stories and admired sharks as graceful and clever sea creatures.
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Fascinating : the life of Leonard Nimoy by Richard MichelsonAn uplifting picture book portrait of the late actor best known as Spock from Star Trek describes his upbringing as the child of immigrant parents, his early dreams of becoming an entertainer and the ways his famous character reflected his experiences of being different. By the award-winning author of As Good as Anybody.
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Factastic : a LEGO adventure in the real world by Scholastic Inc.A latest entry in the vibrantly illustrated, educational series features LEGO scenes, vignettes, mini stories and LEGO renderings of famous figures in a wide range of subjects, from science and technology to history, geography and popular culture.
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Get into photography by Rachel StuckeyPresents the basics of photography, including tips on framing, subject selection, digital photography, and photo editing techniques.
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