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Check it Out February 2018 New and notable items from the Children's Department Highlights of new and exciting titles fore caregivers, educators and children birth-twelve.
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I wanna be a cowgirl by Angela DiTerlizziA little girl imagines what her daily life would be like if she were a cowgirl, living out west on a ranch with cows and sheep, riding a horse, and sleeping under the stars.
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Idea jar by Adam LehrhauptWhat happens when the story ideas--from a bored Viking to a space robot--kept in a teacher's special jar escape and get rowdy?
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Dance party countdown by Eric LitwinGroovy Joe is a guitar-playing dog who loves to sing and dance, and when many other dogs come and join him his home gets a little crowded, but the party is fun, and Joe is definitely a guitar hero.
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Mama's Kisses by Kate McMullanWhen their babies go hiding at bedtime in the rainforest, a panda, an elephant, an orangutan and a leopard mama begin a search punctuated by soft lullabies while their babies evasively crawl, creep and giggle one step ahead.
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The bad mood and the stick by Lemony SnicketCurly's bad mood travels from person to person, unexpectedly leaving opportunities for forgiveness, laughter, and love in its wake.
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Love you always by Eileen SpinelliA love poem to children from the perspectives of those who surround them likens children to treasured leaves on a family tree of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and close family friends.
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The Terrible Two go wild by Mac BarnettSchool's out, and Miles and Niles are running wild in the woods outside town: climbing trees, exploring caves, and, yes, pranking. But these leafy, lazy days of mischief darken when bully Josh Barkin and his cadets from a nearby kids' boot camp discoverthe merrymakers--and vow to destroy them.
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The perfect score by Rob BuyeaFive sixth-graders struggle with questions about their futures, a learning disability, a dysfunctional home environment, good intentions gone wrong and new priorities, in a story set against a backdrop of high-pressure standardized testing. By the award-winning author of Because of Mr. Terupt.
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The Crims by Kate DaviesWhen her notoriously inept family of criminals is wrongly accused, Imogen, the only truly skilled criminal, uses her sills to clear their names.
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Payback by Gordon KormanFighting for survival after being separated into pairs in the aftermath of a betrayal, the Project Osiris clones search for notorious mob boss Gus Alabaster while tracking down Eli's elusive DNA donor alongside a surprising new ally.
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Just dance by Patricia MacLachlanSubstituting as a reporter for the local news column during what she hopes will be an exciting summer, Sylvie, the daughter of a once-famous opera singer, wonders why her mother gave up her career and whether a former partner's visit will divide the family. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.
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Longboard let down by Jake MaddoxEver since she broke her wrist longboarding, Valeria has been reluctant to get back on her board, but now she has been asked to teach Chloe, the new girl in Harlow Springs, Colorado, the art of downhill longboarding and get her ready in time for the upcoming race.
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The forgetting spell by Lauren MyracleHiding her sensitive nature as her Wishing Day approaches, Darya, Natasha's prickly younger sister, struggles with painful memories and considers giving up one of her wishes for someone else. By the best-selling author of ttyl.
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Pottymouth & Stoopid by James PattersonTiring of being bullied, a pair of middle school underdogs with embarrassing nicknames finally win the day when their troubles inspire a hit television show, bringing hope and laughter to legions of fans.
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Motor Goose : rhymes that go! by Rebecca ColbyLaugh-out-loud illustrations complement whimsical adaptations of classic nursery rhymes in a collection that includes such entries as "Little Jack Junker," "Mower Mary" and "Tow, Tow, Tow the Car."
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The three billy goats Gruff by Jerry PinkneyThree billy goats must outwit the big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they have to cross on their way up the mountain.
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Trailblazer : The Story of Ballerina Raven Wilkinson by Leda SchubertThis beautiful picture book tells the uplifting story of the first African American ballerina to ever dance with a major American touring troupe and how she became a huge inspiration for Misty Copeland.
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NY is for New York by Paul ThurlbyInvites readers to explore familiar landmarks and discover lesser known charms of the city.
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