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Becoming Bach (2017)by Thomas LeonardHighlights the life and achievements of the eighteenth-century German composer and musician, and examines the development of his most important compositions. - Publisher What a beautifully illustrated book, and simply told story of young Bach! Read the author's notes for an even better book experience, and play some Bach in the background as you read. - Melody Ages 4-10 Music, art
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Bob and Joss Get Lost! (2017)by Peter McCleeryEmbarking on a boat trip to escape boredom, intrepid best friends Bob and Joss share an uproarious adventure when they become shipwrecked on a tropical island.- Publisher As an adult, I see an extra story in this fun book: different temperament types see the world differently. I like it so much, I am reading it to kids at the library this summer, for Stories and Crafts programming. We will read great books, and then do crafts - and all the mess will be made at the library. See you this summer! - Melody Ages 4-8 Adventure
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Tiny Stitches : the Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas (2016)by Gwendolyn Hooks"Biography of Vivien Thomas, an African-American surgical technician who pioneered the procedure used to treat babies with a heart defect known as 'blue baby syndrome.' Includes author's note and author's sources" - Publisher This is an amazing story, and great for independent readers. I have been handing this book to adults, too. - Melody Ages 8-12 Medical history
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Wed Wabbit (2018)by Lissa EvansA "down the rabbit hole" adventure by the author of Horten's Miraculous Mechanisms places readers in the role of an 11-year-old protagonist who is accompanied by three eccentric companions on a quest to defeat a stuffed-animal dictator and an army of wacky monsters. - Publisher This is a great story for big kids/independent readers. I had a hard time putting it down, despite the late hour. Cousins who don't get along have to depend on one another to defeat the scary Wed Wabbit. - Melody Ages 8-12
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