Youth Services New Titles
 
June 2022
Picture Books
Click, clack rainy day
by Doreen Cronin

On a rainy day, everyone on the farm stays inside except the cows, who enjoy the rain, mud, and wind
Angelina at the fair
by Katharine Holabird

This refreshed edition of the classic best-selling picture book finds Angelina upset about having to take her little cousin Henry to the fair until an adventure-filled day spent together makes them the best of friends. 
Little houses
by Kevin Henkes

A young girl visiting her grandparents at the beach stays in a little house and walks along the shore gathering seashells, wondering about the creatures who used to live in each shell, about the hidden treasures of the sea--and about the world
A day for sandcastles
by JonArno Lawson

"A busload of beachgoers spills out onto the sand for a day of fun and frolic. Three siblings begin work on a castle, patting and shaping the sand as the sun arcs over the sky. Time and again, their progress is halted: a windswept hat topples their creation; a toddler ambles through it; the tide creeps close, and then too close. Meeting each demolition with fresh determination, the builders outdo themselves time and again, until the moment arrives to pile back into the bus for home"
Daniel's day at the beach
by Becky Friedman

Spending the day at Jungle Beach, Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat enjoy playing in the sand, splashing in the waves and hunting for seashells while practicing important safety skills. Simultaneous eBook. TV tie-in.
Ali and the Sea Stars
by Ali Stroker

Tony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker captures the magic and community of theater in her debut picture book, about a spirited girl in a wheelchair who stages a show for her hometown. Based on the pivotal summer Ali performed in her first musical by the Jersey Shore!
Lucky
by Christy Mandin

While looking for a place to live, Lucky bumps into a certain someone and discovers something even better than a shiny new shell: friendship.
Lisette's Lie
by Catharina Valckx

Showing the differences between storytelling and little white lies, this springtime-fresh picture book follows Lisette and her friend Bobbi the lizard as they decide to tell a lie, which backfires, but Lisettes quick thinking makes for a wonderful day out. 
Scaredy Squirrel gets a surprise / : Scaredy Squirrel Gets a Surprise
by Mélanie Watt

A squirrel who prefers a schedule, predictability and nothing unexpected, Scaredy receives a mysterious crate in which there is a pool and imagines all sorts of dangers until his friends remind him of another important rulehaving fun! Simultaneous eBook.
Chapter Books
Rise of the school for good and evil
by Soman Chainani

Two brothersone good, one evilchoose the students for the School for Good and Evil where they train, teach and prepare them for their fate until something unexpected and powerful happens that changes everything. 125,000 first printing.
The science of being angry
by Nicole Melleby

When a meltdown at her apartment building leads to her familys eviction, 11-year-old Joey, who is angry all the time but doesnt know why, is desperate for answers and finds them in the most unexpected place. 
The ultimate quest
by James Patterson

When their ship, the Lost, explodes, Bick, Beck, Tommy, and Storm are stranded on a raft in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, but the situation worsens when the treasure hunters kidnap their parents, forcing the Kidd siblings to follow clues around the globe to uncover an ancient treasure and save their family
Cookies & milk
by Shawn Amos

In the summer of 1976, 11-year-old Ellis Johnson helps his Dad bring his latest, sure-to-fail idea to life and, along the way, discovers a family mystery, the power of community and new faith in himself. 60,000 first printing.
The Mouse Watch in space
by J. J. Gilbert

While in space on a historic mission, Bernie and Jarvis are betrayed and must break out of lunar prison with the help of an adorable alien mouse so they can stop the nefarious R.A.T.S. from destroying earth. 35,000 first printing.
Non-fiction
Birds of prey : terrifying talons
by Joe Flood

"In this volume, you'll get up-close and personal with some of the world's most skilled hunters, from the majestic eagle to the oft-maligned scavenger vulture! Armed with razor-sharp claws, keen eyesight, powerful wings, and killer instincts, these stealthy predators can make a meal of rodents, fish, snakes, lizards, monkeys, and even kangaroos! Discover how these amazing birds who are often at the top of the food chain, play an integral role in many different ecosystems around the world"
The Ultimate Dinosaur Field Guide
by Applesauce Press

Travel back in time and walk alongside your favorite prehistoric creatures with The Ultimate Dinosaur Field Guide—created as if a paleontologist painted these illustrations and made these notes during a journey through the Permian, Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Cenozoic periods. Encounter dinos of all shapes and sizes and note observations on each species’ appearance, size, diet, and more. Detailed watercolor illustrations will captivate young readers. This spectacular visual guide gets you up close and personal with the coolest prehistoric creatures to walk the Earth, including the T-rex, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Dimetrodon, Moschops, Archosaurus, Giganotosaurus, Smilosuchus, Allosaurus, Pterodactylus, and Velociraptor. Explore prehistoric landscapes with these incredible herbivores, ferocious carnivores, and other fascinating animals in The Ultimate Dinosaur Field Guide!
Rethink the Internet : how to make the digital world a lot less sucky
by Trisha Prabhu

Drawing on her own experiences as a cyberbullied preteen, the 21-year-old CEO and inventor of #ReThinkTM asks readers to consider the consequences before they post, tweet, comment or text in an effort to stop internet hate. Simultaneous eBook.
My perfect cabin
by Emmanuelle Mardesson

"Follow Lucile on a globetrotting adventure as she searches for a place that she can call home. From tropical rainforest to the snowy Arctic, will she ever find her dream home? Come along with us and let's find out!"
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