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Check it Out October 2020 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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Two little trains by Margaret Wise BrownThe Geisel Award-winning illustrator of The Watermelon Seed and North, South, East, West presents an evocative rerendering of Margaret Wise Brown’s classic about two trains and their cross-country journey.
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Me & Mama by Cozbi A. CabreraFor a little girl on a rainy day, the best place to be is with Mama.
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Madame Badobedah by Sophie DahlWhen an eccentric elderly newcomer arrives at the Mermaid Hotel, the suspicious daughter of the hotel’s managers unexpectedly bonds with the prickly lady, who encourages her to join in quirky adventures. Illustrated by the artist of The Bandit Queen.
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Gustavo, the shy ghost by Flavia Z. DragoA shy ghost who can walk through walls and glow in the dark pursues a secret love for playing the violin while trying to bond with monster friends who cannot see him, before the Day of the Dead inspires him to share something he loves.
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She wanted to be haunted by Marcus EwertAn adorable, bright pink cottage with shiny windows and flowers growing all around her aspires to become a creepy haunted castle or a magical witch’s hut before her attempts to attract a ghostly resident render her cuter than ever.
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Evelyn Del Rey is moving away by Meg MedinaDaniela is sad when she finds out her best friened, Evelyn Del Rey, is moving away, but Evelyn promises Daniela that their friendship will always be special.
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A gift for Amma : market day in India by Meera SriramA young girl explores the vibrant rainbow of items for sale in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her mother. Includes facts about the items mentioned and markets around the world, as well as photographs taken by the author in her hometown of Chennai, India
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The one and only Bob by Katherine ApplegateA sequel to the Newbery Medal-winning The One and Only Ivan finds Bob, helped by friends Ivan and Ruby, searching for his lost sister on a journey that is dangerously complicated by an approaching hurricane.
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My life as a potato by Arianne CostnerBelieving himself to be cursed by potatoes, Ben moves to a formidable potato-laden community in Idaho, where an accident leads him to become his school’s secret potato mascot.
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Stella Endicott and the anything-is-possible poem by Kate DiCamilloWriting a metaphorical poem about the pig next door for a school assignment, Stella gets into a loud argument with an irritating classmate who views her elaborate descriptions as lies, a conflict that leads to a visit with the principal and an unexpected partnership. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux.
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The next great Jane by K. L. GoingAspiring to become a famous author like her role model, Jane Austen, a teen seeks the advice of a visiting writer before her world is upended by a hurricane, an unlikely new friendship and her mother’s sudden plans. By the award-winning author of Fat Kid Rules the World.
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Mr. Lemoncello and the titanium ticket by Chris GrabensteinWhen Luigi Lemoncello constructs a secret building that contains a single hidden titanium ticket, four lucky kids win a chance to embark on an elite scavenger hunt that is comprised of life-sized games and obstacles. By the best-selling author of the Welcome to Wonderland series.
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Fly on the wall by Remy LaiA boy with an overprotective mother who interrogates his friends and forbids him from doing anything independently secretly creates an anonymous gossip cartoon and scrambles to keep his parents from finding out. A first middle grade novel.
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Wondrous Rex by Patricia MacLachlanResponding to a disorganized young writer’s ad for an assistant, a faithful magical dog named Rex helps 7-year-old Grace work through writer’s block while teaching her the “magical” power of tidying up. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.
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The Newspaper Club by Beth VrabelNamed after the legendary Nellie Bly and raised by reporter parents, an aspiring journalist navigates rumors and false news to investigate a mysterious outbreak of vandalism before teaming up with new friends to organize an independent community newspaper.
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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.
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Who was Kobe Bryant? by Ellen LabrecqueKobe Bryant was just an eighteen-year-old high-school basketball player when he decided to enter the National Basketball Association's draft. Though he was the thirteenth overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, he would never play a single game for them.Instead, Kobe was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he would spend his entire twenty-season career, winning five championships and numerous awards. Author Ellen Labreque takes readers through each exciting moment, from his iconic dunks to his 81-point game--all the milestones that span Kobe Bryant's legendary career and legacy.
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The Polio Pioneer by Linda Elovitz MarshallProfiles world-changing 20th-century medical researcher Jonas Salk, describing how the injuries of World War II soldiers inspired his work as a doctor and membership on the team that created the influenza vaccine, before he led the fight against the devastations of polio.
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