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New Children's Books November 2020
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Grime and punishment : Grime and Punishment
by Dav Pilkey
A latest entry in the best-selling series finds Dog Man overcoming the Supa Buddies only to be confronted by a new problem that tests the limits of the entire pack to avoid barking up the wrong tree. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of the Captain Underpants series. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The boy and the wild blue girl
by Keith Negley
The creator of Mary Wears What She Wants draws inspiration from the work of wind power pioneer Poul la Cour in the story of a little girl with a potentially destructive wild power and a young boy who helps others see how his new friend’s talents might be put to great use. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Strong voices : fifteen American speeches worth knowing
by Tonya Bolden
A sumptuously illustrated compilation of 15 historical speeches that have shaped and defined freedom in America provides comprehensive explanations and includes Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” and Sojourner Truth’s “I Am a Woman’s Rights.” 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Mermaid and me
by Soosh
The Instagram sensation and best-selling creator of Dad by My Side presents a heartwarming celebration of friendship that follows the unlikely bond between a young girl and a mermaid who become separated by a powerful storm. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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I survived the California wildfires, 2018
by Lauren Tarshis
A latest entry in the best-selling series traces the story of a boy who moves across the country to rural northern California, where his efforts to adjust are challenged by a fast-moving firestorm that places family homes and lives at risk. Simultaneous and eBook.
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I am every good thing
by Derrick D. Barnes
Proud of everything that makes him who he is, a young Black narrator celebrates the creativity, adventurous spirit, humor and loyalty that shape his undeterred spirit and confident goals, even when people who do not understand try to limit his potential. By the award-winning creators of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Gustavo, the shy ghost
by Flavia Z. Drago
A 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. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Bones : An Inside Look at the Animal Kingdom
by Jules Howard
Traces the biological history of the skeletal system in the animal kingdom, organizing sections under functions ranging from biting and flying to tails and swimming to explain how animal bodies have adapted to enable remarkable capabilities. Illustrations.
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A girl like me
by Angela Johnson
A celebration of girls encourages readers to reject limitations and follow their dreams
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Ho'onani : hula warrior
by Heather Gale
A tale based on a true story follows Ho'onani, a child who was born female but doesn't conform to either gender, and who wants to lead the hula chant at school, a traditionally male role
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Manhattan : mapping the story of an island
by Jennifer Thermes
"An 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 Manhattanfrom the Lenape Indians to Dutch settlers hunting for beaver pelts to early Americans and beyond, and how they've (literally) shaped the island (and vice versa). Jen Thermes highlights watershed moments where nature demanded action of New Yorkers--the Great Fire of 1835, the Great Blizzard of 1888, and Hurricane Sandy in 2012. In special sidebars, she closely traces specific threads of history and their lasting impact today--New York as a hub for immigration and the slave trade, for example. An epic volume that chronicles the rise of Manhattan through the lenses of geography, city planning, sociology, historiography, and more, Manhattan Maps is a groundbreaking format that will fascinate curious readers of all ages"
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Zero Local : Next Stop: Kindness
by Ethan Murrow
Sumptuously detailed black-and-white illustrations convey the near-wordless story of a typically stressful train ride on the Zero Local line, where an artistic new passenger’s demonstration of gratitude to the driver eases the tensions of a daily commute. Illustrations.
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Fry bread : a Native American family story
by Kevin Noble Maillard
A celebration of the long-cherished Seminole Nation tradition of sharing fry bread during family meals combines evocative verses with vibrant artwork by the award-winning illustrator of La Princesa and the Pea. Illustrations.
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Bilal cooks daal
by Aisha Saeed
Helping prepare his favorite dish from South Asia, 6-year-old Bilal invites a growing number friends to join his family for a meal and wonders if they will like slow-cooked lentil daal as much as he does. By the award-winning author of Written in the Stars. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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At the mountain's base
by Traci Sorell
Separated from a loved one by distance and duty, a family waits for a soldier’s return in a lyrical celebration of the bonds of Cherokee culture and the bravery of history-making female pilots. By the author of We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The time of green magic
by Hilary McKay
Rendered a middle child in her newly blended family, Abi escapes into books to ignore the creepy phenomena occurring in her new home, while her two stepbrothers encounter a mysterious guest and unexpected romance. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Asha and the spirit bird
by Jasbinder Bilan
In contemporary India, 12-year-old Asha will journey across the dangerous Himalayas to find her missing father and save her family’s home, guided by a mythical bird and a green-eyed tiger she believes are the spirits of her ancestors, in this unique debut about loss, family, buried treasure and hope. 2019 Costa Children’s Book Award winner. Simultaneous eBook.
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Orphan eleven
by Gennifer Choldenko
Escaping from a harsh orphanage, four children, including Lucy, whose mysterious experiences have silenced her beautiful singing voice, find work and friendship in a traveling circus where Lucy struggles to help care for the elephants without speaking. Simultaneous eBook.
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Brick by brick
by Heidi Woodward Sheffield
A first picture book by an award-winning literary newcomer celebrates the warm bond between a little boy and his bricklayer father as they work side by side to help build their city home and achieve the goals of their future. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Every missing piece
by Melanie Conklin
Suspecting the worst when she encounters a mysterious boy and his booby traps throughout the North Carolina woods, a cautious young girl is unable to convince the adults in her life that the person she saw might be a boy who went missing months earlier. 40,000 first printing.
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Prairie days
by Patricia MacLachlan
Inspired by the Newbery Medalist’s prairie youth, a nostalgic storybook combines MacLachlan’s signature sparse text with vibrant artwork by the illustrator of Lola’s Fandango to depict the earth-rich, star-quilted experiences of prairie farm and town life. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The way to Rio Luna
by Zoraida Córdova
Holding fast to the belief that his runaway older sister is waiting for him in the enchanted fairy-tale realm of their childhood, an 11-year-old foster child begins losing faith before discovering a mysterious library book that provides a direct map to his imaginary world. Simultaneous eBook.
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Catch that chicken!
by Atinuke
A little girl who is the best chicken catcher in her whole Nigerian village injures her ankle when her chase goes a little too far up a baobab tree, prompting a helpful lesson from Nana about the importance of thinking just as quickly as she runs. By the award-winning author of Baby Goes to Market. Illustrations.
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Late lunch with llamas
by Mary Pope Osborne
Whisked away by the Magic Tree House to a mountainside farm, Jack and Annie embark on a treacherous climb to the peak of Machu Picchu to help rescue a stolen baby llama. Illustrated by the NAACP Image Award-winning artist of Desmond Tutu’s Desmond and the Very Mean Word. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Mr. Lemoncello and the titanium ticket
by Chris Grabenstein
When 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. Simultaneous eBook.
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Nana Akua goes to school
by Tricia Elam Walker
An evocative celebration of cultural diversity finds young Zura participating in Grandparents Day at her elementary school by introducing her classmates to her West African grandmother, who explains to the students why her traditional facial tattoos are special. Illustrations.
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Sun and Moon have a tea party
by Yumi Heo
Sitting down together for a tea party, the Sun and Moon begin arguing over differing viewpoints, including whether parents get their kids ready for school or for bedtime, before a gentle Cloud mediator encourages them both to stay up late to experience each other’s perspectives. Illustrations.
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You don't want a dragon!
by Ame Dyckman
A follow-up to You Don’t Want a Unicorn! follows the efforts of a kid to care for his super-cool but unexpectedly challenging dragon, from its voracious appetite and inclination to do flying flips to its copious drool and tendency to set things on fire. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Full of beans : Henry Ford grows a car
by Peggy Thomas
Explores the lesser-known innovations in soybean technology by Henry Ford, revealing how his love of beans inspired him to invent soy-based plastics, food, clothing and automobiles. By the award-winning author of Anatomy of Nonfiction. Illustrations.
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Ruth objects : the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
by Doreen Rappaport
A portrait of the trailblazing Supreme Court Justice describes the prejudices that challenged her pursuit of an education and a career in law, her achievements as the second woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court and her important contributions to high-profile cases. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Joni : The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell
by Selina Alko
Illustrated with sumptuous mixed-media art, a picture book celebration of the life and times of the iconic folk artist and feminist describes her childhood on the Canadian prairie, her battle with polio and the cultural turbulence that inspired her influential music. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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A velocity of being : letters to a young reader
by Maria Popova
Complemented by illustrations by such leading artists as Oliver Jeffers, Mo Willems and Art Spiegelman, an expansive collection of love letters to books, libraries and reading collects literary contributions by a wide range of intellectuals, from Jane Goodall and Neil Gaiman to Judy Blume and Yo-Yo Ma. 25,000 first printing.
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A woman in the House (and Senate) : how women came to Washington and changed the nation
by Ilene Cooper
Tracing the period between the women’s suffrage movement through the results of the 2018 election, an updated chronicle of women’s contributions to politics in the United States features archival photographs and portraits of such luminaries as Nancy Pelosi, Patsy Mink, Shirley Chisholm and newcomers like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Brian Wildsmith's animal gallery
by Brian Wildsmith
A lavishly illustrated introduction to the animal kingdom by the late award-winning creator of ABC features panoramic spreads of remarkable animals, from a troop of kangaroos and an ambush of tigers to a rafter of turkeys and a flotilla of swordfish. Illustrations.
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