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Check it Out September 2019 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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Max attacks by Kathi AppeltMax the mischievous kitty outmaneuvers the family dog and tests the limits of his pouncing prowess while chasing anything that might be a tasty snack, from fish and birds to lizards and socks, that still have feet in them. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of Maybe a Fox.
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Moon babies by Karen JamesonIllustrations and rhyming text follow baby moons as they awaken in their crescent cradles, have an outing, storytime, and more, then get kisses from Grammies as they return to sleep.
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As warm as the sun by Kate McMullanToby, a French bulldog who dreams of being warm all the time, is not pleased when Pinkie arrives and takes his favorite warm spots.
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I am a wolf by Kelly Leigh MillerA growly pup in an animal shelter defensively insists that she is a lone wolf and prone to neither sweetness nor cuteness, before a young girl sees past her prickly personality and offers her a loving home where the pup can let down her guard.
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I am a tiger by Karl NewsonA little mouse with big ideas convinces his animal friends that he is actually a tiger by demonstrating that he can do everything a tiger does, a claim that is challenged when an actual tiger shows up.
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The Promise Basket by Bill Richardson"A stone when it's thrown can cause damage, can break, but nothing can shatter the promise I make." So begins the poem a mother writes on a scrap of paper. She wraps the paper around a stone and places it in a basket to give to her daughter on her first birthday. They are poor, but the mother is determined that gifts will be given when gifts need giving. She keeps her promise, and the Promise Basket, too. Ever time there is a need for gifts, the mother finds a pretty stone to tie up with paper and ribbon, and gives it to her daughter in the basket. She continues the tradition over the years until her daughter has a baby of her own...The love between a mother and her daughter is celebrated in this lyrical story from Bill Richardson, featuring color illustrations by Slavka Kolesar.
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The Great Pumpkin Contest by Angela RozelaarCompeting against each other in a local pumpkin contest, two adorable cat neighbors discover that their burgeoning friendship is more important than winning.
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The drone pursuit by Victor AppletonDismissing his best friend’s conspiracy theory about their school custodian’s secret identity as the FBI’s most-wanted hacker, Tom Swift, a student at an elite tech school, makes an alarming discovery using his new virtual reality drone.
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The good, the bad, and the bossy by Caroline CalaA follow-up to Best Babysitters Ever finds the babysitting work of Malia, Dot and Bree complicated by a demanding schedule that compels a haphazard plan to outsource their babysitting jobs.
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Nikki Tesla and the ferret-proof death ray by Jess KeatingSent to Genius Academy in the wake of a death-ray experiment gone wrong, young Nikki Tesla hides a terrible secret before the theft of her death ray forces her to set aside her insecurities and rely on the help of new friends.
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Not if I can help it by Carolyn MacklerStruggling with changes that are made difficult by her Sensory Processing Disorder, young Willa is thrown for a loop when her father reveals that he has been dating her best friend's mom. By the award-winning author of Best Friend Next Door.
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Bee the change by James PrellerDiscovering the important role bees play in the environment while visiting a bee colony, Kym and Lizzie team up with their Clay Elementary friends to help raise awareness about making a difference for the world’s pollinators.
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The startup squad by Brian WeisfeldTeresa is determined to win the lemonade stand competition against her nemesis, Val, but she soon realizes that the only way to win is for her and her teammates to overcome their differences and work together.
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Just like Beverly : a biography of Beverly Cleary by Vicki ConradA portrait of the author of such beloved and award-winning series as Ramona and Henry Huggins reveals the childhood struggles with reading that inspired her to write relatable, engaging stories for everyday kids like herself. Illustrations.
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A beautiful day in the neighborhood : the poetry of Mister Rogers by Fred RogersLyrics to seventy-five songs from the children's television programs Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and The Children's Corner, collected and presented as an illustrated treasury of poems. Lyrics explore topics such as feelings, new siblings, everyday life,and imagination.
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Manhattan : Mapping the Story of an Island by Jennifer ThermesAn innovative look back through time, Manhattan Maps follows the history of Manhattan Island from its natural formation to the bustling city today. It explores the ways in which nature and people are connected, tracking the people who lived on Manhattan from the Lenape Native Americans to Dutch settlers hunting for beaver pelts to early Americans and beyond, and how they've (literally) shaped the island (and vice versa).
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Thurgood by Jonah WinterThurgood Marshall - the first black justice on the Supreme Court and a giant of the civil rights movement - jumps to life in this inspiring picture book biography from an award winning author and six-time Coretta Scott King, four-time Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator.
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