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Youth Services New Titles
November 2022 |
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The frustrating book!
by Mo Willems
Featuring bonus jokes, quizzes, nutty facts and A LOT of squirrels, this funny, furry adventure from the beloved author/illustrator of the Elephant & Piggie series follows Zoom Squirrel as he experiences brand new emotions, some of which he doesnt like, with the help of his Squirrel pals. 250,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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A journey under the sea
by Craig Foster
"The creator of the Oscar-winning documentaryMy Octopus Teacherand his diving partner present an ode to the mysteries of the ocean, introducing readers to the many wonders of an environment that always surprises. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations."
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Speak Out, Leonard!
by Jessie James
"Little Leonard can be a bit shy and finds it hard to make his voice heard. This sometimes means he misses out on some of the exciting experiences life has to offer: tasty seed snacks, playing games with the other children at free time, or being the first in the class to answer a question he knows he has the answer to. But when Leonard sees a friend being picked on by a bully in the playground can he find the courage to speak out and save the day?"
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Anansi and the golden pot
by Taiye Selasi
"Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi. He is given the nickname Anansi by his father because of his similarly cheeky ways. On a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana, Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet, and discover a magical pot that can be filled with whatever they want. Anansi fills it again and again with his favorite red-red stew, and eats so much that he feels sick. Will he learn to share this wonderful gift?"
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A dinosaur's day : Diplodocus finds its family
by Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia
"Find out all about [Diplodocus'] big day--from going out with her hunting pack in the morning, to weathering a big rainstorm, and escaping from a muddy ravine"
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Bird / : An Adventure in the Air
by Brendan Kearney
"Follow the tale of Finn and Skip as they go on a hang-gliding adventure up in the clouds--when all of a sudden Finn's map gets caught around a swan's neck"
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Diary of a wimpy kid : diper överlöde
by Jeff Kinney
"Tagging along with his brother Rodrick's band, Loaded Diper, Greg gets more than he bargained for when he gets a backstage pass to the rock n roll lifestyle and wonders if he can help them become the legends they think they are"
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Hazel Hill is gonna win this one
by Maggie Horne
"When she discovers her nemesis, Ella Quinn, is being harassed by golden boy Tyler Harris, seventh grader Hazel Hill is determined to prove it, since no one believes he would do such a thing, even if it means risking everything. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook."
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Always, Clementine
by Carlie Sorosiak
When she is secretly freed from a lab, genius mouse Clementine discovers an outside world of wonders until she realizes its not enough to be free when her friends are not, in this touching, entertaining adventure story. Simultaneous eBook.
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Two degrees
by Alan Gratz
"While each experiencing three climate disasters, four kids discover they are connected in shocking ways that could alter their destinies forever, in this edge-of-your-seat adventure tackling the urgent topic of climate change. Simultaneous eBook."
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Sky
by Erin Hunter
"As a leaderless RiverClan faces disaster, its warriors and its young medicine cat apprentice are determined to protect their Clan and find its new leader--even if it means lying to the other Clans"--
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Odder
by Katherine Applegate
"Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself--and about the humans who hope to save her"
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Jessi's secret language / : Jessi's Secret Language
by Chan Chau
Feeling isolated as the only African American in her class, Jessi gains a sense of belonging by participating in the Baby-sitters Club, learning sign language in order to communicate with a deaf child, and dancing in a ballet
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Girl on fire
by Alicia Keys
The New York Times bestselling and Grammy Award-winning artist presents a new, authentic, honest, coming-of-age novel about finding the strength from within when your whole world changes in an instant. 175,000 first printing.
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Atlas of dogs
by Frances Evans
Satisfy your canine curiosity with this who's who of dogs. This fully illustrated guide will take you on a woof-tastic journey around the world to meet over 150 weird and wonderful dog breeds - from the dapper Boston Terrier to the chirpy German Dachshund, the lively Portuguese Podengo and the tiny but tough Australian Terrier.
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The LEGO ideas book / : You Can Build Anything!
by Hannah Dolan
"Unlock your imagination with this colorful treasury of more than 200 new building ideas created by LEGO fan builders. Learn tips and tricks to become a better builder. Find out how professional LEGO designers get their ideas and meet the fan builders. Get inspired to make your own LEGO creations with ideas to build your dream home, create an alien sports center, design a time machine, grow your own brick-built rooftop garden, and much more. There is no limit when it comes to LEGO ideas. What will you build?"
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How everything works
by Jack Challoner
"Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds or why it's a bad idea to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm? Discover the answers to all these questions and more with this mind-boggling books of facts. Each page...will guide you through the natural world and the technology that surrounds you. Giant, page-filling illustrations take objects apart to show you how they work, explaining both basic principles as well as broader concepts"
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How it's made : the creation of everyday items
by Thomas Gerencer
"In this ultimate guide for curious kids, the team behind Science Channels long-running showHow Its Madeexplains how everyday items came to be, from bread to bifocals, breaking down complex ideas and processes with easy-to-understand language. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Unstoppable us / : How Humans Took over the World
by Yuval N. Harari
"From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, brand-new illustrated book for middle-grade readers that looks at the early history of humankind. Even though we'll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive-and we're the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become "unstoppable"? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story. From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances millions of years ago. Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari has expertly crafted an extraordinary story of how humans learned to not only survive but also thrive on Earth, complete with maps, a timeline, and full-color illustrations that bring his dynamic, unputdownable writing to life"
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The LEGO ideas book / : You Can Build Anything!
by Hannah Dolan
"Unlock your imagination with this colorful treasury of more than 200 new building ideas created by LEGO fan builders. Learn tips and tricks to become a better builder. Find out how professional LEGO designers get their ideas and meet the fan builders. Get inspired to make your own LEGO creations with ideas to build your dream home, create an alien sports center, design a time machine, grow your own brick-built rooftop garden, and much more. There is no limit when it comes to LEGO ideas. What will you build?"
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