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Kids' Books September 2016
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| Moo by Sharon CreechMoving from New York City to a tiny seaside town in Maine takes some getting used to, but 12-year-old Reena is looking forward to having more freedom. However, instead of riding her bike wherever she wants, Reena and her brother are forced into helping their cranky old neighbor take care of Zora, her huge and equally cranky cow. Though looking after Zora seems like Reena's biggest challenge (shoveling manure, ugh), girl and cow start to form a surprising bond. Fans of author Sharon Creech's page-turning poetry won't want to miss this sincere, realistic read. |
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Children of Exile
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
For the past twelve years, adults called “Freds” have raised Rosi, her younger brother Bobo, and the other children of their town, saying it is too dangerous for them to stay with their parents, but now they are all being sent back. Since Rosi is the oldest, all the younger kids are looking to her with questions she doesn’t have the answers to. She’d always trusted the Freds completely, but now she’s not so sure.
And their home is nothing like she’d expected, like nothing the Freds had prepared them for. Will Rosi and the other kids be able to adjust to their new reality?
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Paws of Courage : True Tales of Heroic Dogs that Protect and Serve
by Nancy Furstinger
Modern wars recruit more than just human soldiers. Our canine companions also serve in the line of duty and under fire, whether helping police protect our home turf or accompanying soldiers on missions abroad. Readers will cheer for the hero dogs featured in this collection, profiled with stunning photos and inspiring tales of bravery, friendship, heroism, and devotion. Their touching stories are sure to inspire animal lovers everywhere.
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Frightlopedia : An Encyclopedia of Everything Scary, Creepy, and Spine-chilling, from Arachnids to Zombies
by Julie Winterbottom
Combining fact, fiction and hands-on activities, this illustrated A-Z collection of some of the world's most frightening places, scariest stories and most gruesome creaturesùboth real and imaginedùis perfect for kids who love scary stuff, whether it's telling ghost stories around a campfire; discovering the origins of various vampires, monsters and witches; or reading creepy tales under the covers with a flashlight. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Dog Man by Dav PilkeyGeorge and Harold, the heroes of the Captain Underpants series, are back with a new book about one of their creations: Dog Man! Half dog and half man, Dog Man is a canine cop with a dramatic origin story, a fiendish feline nemesis, and a hunger for justice. Scribbly artwork and misspelled words capture Dog Man in all of his slobbery glory as he battles baddies (such as power-hungry robots and rebellious hot dogs) and saves the day. If you're hooked by this uproarious series-starter and need another silly spoof while you wait for the next book, try Jarrett Krosoczka's Playtpus Police Squad series. |
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| A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin by Jennifer Bryant; illustrated by Melissa SweetBiography. As a child in the 1880s, Horace Pippin loved to draw and paint. Despite plenty of challenges, he kept making art as he grew up, painting vivid, folksy scenes. Not even injuring his right arm in World World I could stop Horace -- he learned how to guide his right arm with his left. Illustrated in eye-popping colors and a "refreshing, down-home style" (Booklist), A Splash of Red both echoes Horace's art and describes his life, including his long-awaited success. If you're intrigued by Horace's story, you might also like Kathleen Benson's Draw What You See. |
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| Under the Egg by Laura Marx FitzgeraldMystery. Thirteen-year-old New Yorker Theo will never forget her grandfather Jack's dying words: "Look under the egg." Theo does her best to follow this cryptic clue, and after discovering that Jack's painting of an egg conceals another, possibly priceless, painting beneath it, she launches a citywide search for the painting's origin, which leads her to new friends -- like celebrity daughter Bodhi and punk librarian Adam -- and surprising truths. This engaging mystery offers art history and urban adventure similar to E.L. Konigsburg's classic From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, but with a modern flair all its own. |
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| The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley PearsallHistorical Fiction. After he sees the local "Junk Man" wearing his dead father's hat, 13-year-old Arthur makes a split-second decision that earns him 120 hours of community service...with the Junk Man. It's better than going to juvie, and as Arthur reluctantly forms a friendship with the Junk Man (whose real name is James Hampton), he discovers the creative reason behind his trash-scavenging habits. Similar to Wendy Mass' Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, this book reveals the inner life of a grieving boy through an unusual search. Though this story is made up, the artist James Hampton was real – try Googling him to see photos of his amazing creations.
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| The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art by Barb Rosenstock; illustrated by Mary GrandPréBiography. When they first saw Vasya's art, people asked "What's it supposed to be?" But Vasily "Vasya" Kandinsky was more interested in how his art made people feel. Ever since he opened his first paint box as a child, Vasya could hear the colors: crunching crimson, powerful blue, whispering gray. He could also see music, painting it in jangly swirls and sharp lines that confused people used to ordinary art. Adding to this biography of a pioneering artist are Mary GrandPré's illustrations (maybe you recognize her art from the Harry Potter books?), which are packed with vivid colors and sweeping energy, just like Vasya's paintings. |
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| Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras by Duncan TonatiuhBiography. You might not know his name, but you may have seen José Guadalupe Posada's bones. Known as Don Lupe, he transformed calaveras -- those smiling, dancing skulls and skeletons you see during Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead -- into an art form that's still used today. In Funny Bones, you'll not only get a peek into Don Lupe's life during a turbulent time in Mexican history, but also find some practical details on the printing methods he used. Best of all, the book's chunky, Mixtec-style illustrations have examples of Don Lupe's own art sprinkled throughout, so that you can see it for yourself. |
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