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Check it OutNew and notable items from the Children's Department October 2015 Highlights of new and exciting titles for caregivers, educators and children birth-twelve.
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One of the most popular series in music returns with a new set featuring kid-friendly versions of today's biggest pop hits. Included in this installment are Sugar, Shut up and dance, Honey, I'm good, and many more.
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Sometimes it can be a long, strange trip trying to get children to fall asleep. These blanket soft versions of Grateful Dead classics help to create a calming environment for any young Deadhead.
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McToad mows Tiny Island by Tom AnglebergerEvery Thursday, as a break from mowing Big Island, McToad and his tractor make their way to Tiny Island, using various modes of transportation and types of machinery to get there and back.
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Leo : a ghost story by Mac BarnettLeo is a friendly house ghost--but when a family moves into his house, and tries to get rid of him, he leaves and roams the city looking for a friend.
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Everyone loves Bacon by Kelly DiPucchioBeloved by everyone to the point that it goes to his head, Bacon soaks up the attentions of his fans while forgetting the important things in life, like friendship and family.
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Rabbit is bored. What shall he do? Luckily, Wolf has the perfect solution. "Why not write a story?" he suggests. And so Wolf teaches Rabbit to use his imagination to create the perfect story with lots of exciting props and interesting characters.
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Rita's rhino by Tony RossAdopting a rhinoceros when her mother refuses to get her a pet, little Rita discovers that caring for a secret pet rhino in a small apartment is trickier than anticipated.
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Where's Walrus? : and Penguin? by Stephen SavageIn a sequel to the acclaimed Where's Walrus?, Walrus escapes from the zoo with his mischievous pal, Penguin, and Will the zookeeper must find them, but the clever runaways stay one step ahead, disguised as subway riders, baseball players, and even grand opera performers.
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Charlie Joe Jackson's guide to planet girl by Tom GreenwaldWorrying about his single status when virtually all of the kids in his middle school become couples, Charlie Joe becomes a relationship expert in the eyes of his peers after reading a book which suggests that his crush may not be someone he likes after all.
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Judy Moody & Stink : the wishbone wish by Megan McDonaldAspiring to win a prize turkey during the town's annual Turkey Trot race and festival, Judy anxiously awaits the arrival of race day, worrying all the while that her family will starve on Thanksgiving if she loses.
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Fuzzy mud by Louis SacharTwo middle-grade kids take a shortcut home from school and discover what looks like fuzzy mud but is actually a substance with the potential to wreak havoc on the entire world.
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Terrifying tales by Jon ScieszkaA latest collection of horror stories features such supernatural elements as mysteriously appearing tattoos and ghostly encounters in dark hallways and includes contributions by such leading genre authors as R.L. Stine, Dav Pilkey and Adele Griffin.
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Mouse house hunter by Geronimo StiltonWhen Grandfather William informs him that the Rodent Gazette is out of money, Geronimo is forced to sell his house in order to keep the paper afloat.
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Jessie the Lonely Puppy by Holly WebbA series of heartwarming animal tales from a best-selling author is filled with cute puppies and kittens, all looking for a loving home, with each book focusing on one kitten or puppy and its unique journey to find that perfect, happy-ever-after ending.
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What is the World Series? by Gail HermanDescribes the history of the World Series, the championship series of major league baseball, and includes historical facts, trivia, and notable World Series players.
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Who is Jeff Kinney? by Patrick KinneyIllustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general.
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Learn all about the hottest games, how they were developed, and how to beat them! Game On! will feature information and statistics about all of the hottest games, tips and tricks for gamers, and interviews from gaming's biggest personalities, including game developers and pro gamers!
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