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Books for Kids and Tweens March 2024
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Today
by Gabi Snyder
"Reminding readers to embrace the wonder of each new day, this joyful picture book captures the surprises, happiness, fun and memories that happen every moment. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Newbie fairy
by Kate Korsh
"Determined to impress her idol, the Tooth Fairy, Newbie fairy Oona Bramblegoop refuses to give up, no matter what, when her magic goes hilariously haywire, occasionally resulting in wedgies! Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Wrestling mania! / : Wrestling Mania!
by Stephen Shaskan
Pizza's and Taco's moms want them to join a sports team, so when they see the wrestling sign-up sheet at school they choose their wrestling names and create signature moves, hoping to join the club--Provided by publisher
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The spark in you
by Andrea Pippins
A young girl unleashes her inner spark and expresses her creativity and uniqueness during Carnival's lively atmosphere
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Alterations
by Ray Xu
"A semi-autobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about a Canadian-Chinese boy who feels invisible at home and in school but longs to stand out"
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Waist-deep in dung : a stomach-churning look at the grossest jobs throughout history
by Christine Virnig
"After wading into the grossest animal pee, poop, and vomit humans have consumed in Dung for Dinner, Christine dives back into the muck with an equally humorous and informative exploration of the most revolting jobs throughout history. From the ancient Egyptian mummy makers who removed brains by shoving iron hooks up peoples' noses, to the 19th century Toshers who hunted for treasure deep in the London sewers, to modern day forensic entomologists who study the fly eggs, maggots, and other creepy crawliesthat live on-and crawl through-human corpses, we'll learn about jobs that deal with poop, pee, blood, medicine, and dead bodies. Combining history, science, and a slew of fascinating facts, it's middle grade nonfiction with real kid appeal"
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A Taste of Magic
by J. Elle
Desperate to raise enough money to save the secret magic academy hidden in the back of her neighborhood beauty shop, 12-year-old witch Kyana enters a baking contest with a high-dollar prize...and accidentally mixes disaster into her cupcakes. Read-alike: Anna Meriano’s equally bewitching and heartfelt Love Sugar Magic series. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves by L.M. ElliottWorld War II reaches the American homefront in this bitterweet, authentic story starring 13-year-old Louisa June. As the Germans torpedo American ships near Louisa June’s Virginia hometown, she and her family try to stay strong despite separation, grief, and danger. Read-alike: Island of Spies by Sheila Turnage. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Ride On by Faith Erin HicksRealizing that she can’t afford to keep riding competitively at the fancy horse stables, middle schooler Victoria switches to Edgewood, where she finds unexpected friendship and a new attitude. Realistic, expressive artwork brings added depth to this graphic novel. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Lily and the Night Creatures by Nick Lake; illustrated by Emily GravettAlready stressed by frequent illness and a baby sibling on the way, Lily is horrified when her parents are replaced by coal-eyed impostors. Thankfully, she’s got a squad of talking animal allies to help her set things right. With eerie illustrations, this whimsical and creepy tale is perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| The Science of Being Angry by Nicole MellebyHot-tempered 11-year-old Joey sometimes reacts to things with her fists, which can be a problem for her and her loved ones. Joey wants to know why she’s like this, and she suspects that finding her biological dad is the only the way to find out. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Montgomery County Memorial Library System 104 I-45 N. Conroe, Texas 77301 936-539-7814www.countylibrary.org |
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