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New Books in Youth Services June 2019
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Adopting a Dinosaur
by José Carlos Andrés
A little girl wants a pet, but her parents won't let her have one. They jokingly tell her she may have a dinosaur if she can find one, and she does! A charming and humorous tale about imagination, fantastical pets, and parents who get themselves in trouble.
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Bear Out There
by Jacob Grant
When Spider's kite flies away, Bear must venture out and into the messy forest to help his friend. As their quest in the forest goes from bad to worse, Bear and Spider show readers that being a friend means being there for each other, no matter what.
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The Don't Worry Book
by Todd Parr
Todd Parr brings his trademark bright colors and bold lines to his new book about things that might make kids worry--from bad news, to loud neighbors, or a big day at school. With his signature humor and instantly recognizable style, Todd speaks to kids who are feeling the weight of their world, offering solutions and comfort, as well as giggles.
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How to Walk a Dump Truck
by Peter Pearson
This vehicular spin on pet adoption features an unlikely pet: a dump truck. Just like a new pet, a new dump truck is a heap of responsibility, but it’s also loads of fun. Includes tips on: selecting the perfect leash at the hardware store; whether to feed your truck diesel or regular; cleaning up your truck’s messes at the dump; socializing with other trucks, and much more. Just remember: If you take care of it well, your dump truck will be your forever friend.
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Maisy Goes to a Show
by Lucy Cousins
It's showtime and Maisy goes to the theater to see a favorite celebrity in a live performance. Maisy and her friends show their tickets to the usher, take their seats, and enjoy the show's dramatic lights, colorful costumes, amazing music and exciting storylines.
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Pete the Kitty's First Day of Preschool
by James Dean
Preschoolers and little ones getting ready to go to preschool for the first time will enjoy cheering Pete the Kitty's fun entry to preschool. It's a big day for Pete the Kitty! He meets his cool teacher, sings a few fun songs, and even gets to paint. Who knew preschool could be so much fun? Just don't forget your groovy backpack and your yummy snack, Pete the Kitty!
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The Best Seat in Kindergarten
by Katharine Kenah
It's Sam’s first day of kindergarten, and he's not so sure what to expect and unsure of where to sit. Sam’s teacher, Ms. Tate, takes the class on a nature walk, and at the very end, everyone gets to show off what they found! Sam makes new friends when he helps everyone find interesting things for show-and-tell.
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Big Shark, Little Shark go to school
by Anna Membrino
Little Shark is excited for school and shows up to the bus stop early. Big Shark...doesn't show up at all! Will Big Shark and Little Shark be late on their first day?
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Bruce's Big Fun Day
by Ryan T. Higgins
Nibbs the mouse wants to give Bruce a BIG FUN DAY! But Bruce does not like BIG FUN DAYS. Not one bit.
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Frankie Sparks and the Talent Show Trick
by Megan Frazer Blakemore
It’s time for the annual school talent show, and Frankie is excited to audition with her magic act! She wants to be just like her idol, Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic. But on the day of the audition, Frankie’s best friend and Magician’s Assistant, Maya, gets a big, scary case of stage fright! How can Maya be Frankie’s helper on stage if she can’t bring herself to speak in front of their audience? It’s up to Frankie Sparks to invent just the perfect thing to help her best friend cope with the spotlight!
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Miss Porter Is Out of Order!
by Dan Gutman
A.J. and his friends are getting a substitute. Miss Porter isn’t your average teacher, though. She’s a Personal Digital Assistant that literally knows everything. She can tell a million weird jokes and get pizza delivered by a drone in seconds! But what happens when Miss Porter’s system is no longer set to fun? Will anyone be able to shut her down before she takes over Ella Mentry?
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All the Greys on Greene Street
by Laura Tucker
A 12-year-old artist searches for answers when her father, a restorer of antique paintings, abruptly disappears in the middle of the night amid questions about a partner's suspicious behavior and a missing work of art.
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Goldilocks, Go Home!
by Martha Freeman
Stranded in the home of The Three Bears for a week by Big Bad Wolf activity, a drama-prone teen Goldilocks, dubbed "Furless" by host Bobby Bear, endures adventures involving a hungry troll, Anansi the trickster spider, and three pigs with a home-improvement show.
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Honeybees and Frenemies
by Kristi Wientge
Twelve-year-old Flor faces problems at home while spending a summer working at her parents' store, partnering with former friend Candice for a pageant, and volunteering with a reclusive beekeeper.
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Silver Batal and the Water Dragon Races
by Kristin Halbrook
Silver Batal, a young desert-dweller, dreams of becoming a water dragon racer, and when she befriends a rare dragon that can swim and fly, she may just get her chance.
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A Small Zombie Problem
by K. G. Campbell
When August DuPont, eleven, leaves his eccentric Aunt Hydrangea's crumbling mansion for the first time ever, he meets family, makes a friend, and attracts a zombie. K.G. Campbell brings a touch of Tim Burton to this singularly strange and wonderful story about a lonely boy whose life is about to get a whole lot more complicated when a zombie follows him home.
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Geronimo Stilton Reporter: It's My Scoop!
by Geronimo Stilton
When rival Sally Ratmousen from "The Daily Rat" begins leaking his scoops, Geronimo Stilton, ace reporter for "The Rodent's Gazette," struggles to keep the lid on a surprise celebrity guest to New Mouse City's 100-year celebration.
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Queen of the Sea
by Dylan Meconis
When her sister seizes the throne, Queen Eleanor of Albion is banished to a tiny island off the coast of her kingdom. But the island is also home to Margaret, a mysterious young orphan girl whose life is upturned when the cold, regal stranger arrives. As Margaret grows closer to Eleanor, she grapples with the revelation of the island’s sinister true purpose as well as the truth of her own past. When Eleanor’s life is threatened, Margaret is faced with a perilous choice between helping Eleanor and protecting herself.
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Amazing Space: Go on a Journey to the Edge of the Universe
by Raman Prinja
This stunning book takes you on a beautifully illustrated journey into space, from the Earth's surface to the edge of the universe. Once you have completed your journey to the outer limits of the universe, make your return trip with fascinating infographics explaining facts and statistics about the universe in a simple and beautiful way.
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Captain Aquatica's Awesome Ocean
by Joseph Levit
Take to the seas with marine conservationist and shark researcher Captain Aquatica and her hammerhead shark sidekick, Fin, to explore the ocean's wettest and wildest depths and get the latest facts from the field!
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Liberty Arrives!: How America's Grandest Statue Found Her Home
by Robert Byrd
A sumptuously illustrated portrait of the Statue of Liberty traces its origins as a beautiful gift from France to the United States, and describes how the Statue was designed, transported and finally constructed at the entrance to New York Harbor.
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Luna: The Science and Stories of Our Moon
by David Aguilar
The award-winning author of Alien Worlds blends science, mythology, history and technology in a highly visual portrait of the moon that traces its evolution, its important impact on the Earth's tides and the ways it has inspired culture and exploration.
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A Queer History of the United States for Young People
by Michael Bronski
Queer history didn't start with Stonewall. This book explores how LGBTQ people have always been a part of our national identity, contributing to the country and culture for over 400 years. Through engrossing narratives, letters, drawings, poems, and more, the book encourages young readers, of all identities, to feel pride at the accomplishments of the LGBTQ people who came before them and to use history as a guide to the future.
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The Unabomber: Agent Kathy Puckett and the Hunt for a Serial Bomber
by Bryan Denson
The Unabomber was a lone-wolf terrorist who carried out fourteen bombings that left three people dead and another twenty-three injured. A cunning genius, he dodged his FBI pursuers for nearly two decades, terrifying Americans from coast to coast. Insights from Agent Kathy Puckett, a spy hunter and highly trained psychologist, helped capture Theodore J. Kaczynski, engineer of the most notorious bombing spree in U.S. history.
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Viral: The Fight Against AIDS in America
by Ann Bausum
Viral presents the history of the AIDS crisis through the lens of the brave victims and activists who demanded action and literally fought for their lives. This compassionate but unflinching text explores everything from the disease's origins and how it spread to the activism it inspired and how the world confronts HIV and AIDS today.
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Walking on the Moon
by Caryn Jenner
Readers are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by imagining what it was like to actually be there, in an account that blends engaging photography and lively artwork with step-by-step mission details based on eyewitness accounts.
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