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New Books in Youth Services May 2019
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Carl and the Meaning of Life
by Deborah Freedman
When a field mouse asks Carl the earthworm why he tunnels through the dirt, Carl doesn't have an answer, so he sets off to find out. Carl discovers that he is making a difference just by being himself.
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The Dog Who Wanted to Fly
by Kathy Stinson
Wanting to learn how to fly so that she can catch a certain pesky squirrel, a dog with an over-sized personality tries a variety of ideas in front of her skeptical cat friend, until the right motivation leads to a creative solution.
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How to be a Cat
by Nikki McClure
Cut-paper illustrations with minimal text on each spread show a kitten's attempts to imitate an adult cat's mastery of such skills as stretching and stalking. In a celebration of all things feline, How to be a Cat tells a universal story of mastering life skills and of the loving relationship between parent and child.
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Mom Loves Little Jumbo: Hello, I Am Jumbo
by Yasushi Muraki
Little Jumbo's mama is not only the greatest, but from his perspective, she is a giant. She is brave and protects him; she plays with him, finds the tastiest fruit and cuddles him when it is time to sleep. And best of all--Mama loves him.
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Puddle
by Richard Jackson
The Caldecott Honor-winning team behind Yo! Yes? present the universally relatable story of a lonely puddle that is dimpled by rain, splashed by shoes, bounced by a basketball and stirred by a seagull before it makes friends with the bright sun.
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Danny and the Dinosaur in the Big City
by Syd Hoff
Attending a class trip in the big city, young Danny and his beloved dinosaur companion marvel at the tall skyscrapers, rumbling subway and colorful carousel. Danny's dinosaur finds fitting in a bit of a challenge in the big city.
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Kiwi Cannot Reach!
by Jason Tharp
Kiwi sees a rope. He wants to pull it, but he cannot reach! What will happen next? Beginning readers can help Kiwi by turning the pages, shaking the book, and more in this interactive story.
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The Hockey Rink Hunt
by Mike Lupica
Eagerly accompanying their father to hockey practice before the Stanley Cup final, 8-year-olds Zach and Zoe organize a search throughout the arena when they learn that the star player's lucky necklace has gone missing. Can they find it before the puck drops?
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Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair
by Alice Kuipers
This sequel to Polly Diamond and the Magic Book finds Polly and Spell joining forces to help organize the school fair super spectacular, only to discover that the words Polly is writing into her spells may not mean exactly what she intends.
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Batting Order
by Mike Lupica
A talented baseball player struggling with unreliability and his all-rounder teammate, who has been marginalized because of a speech disorder, become unlikely practice partners as their team navigates the rapidly approaching end of season.
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Duel at Araluen
by John Flanagan
A follow-up to The Red Fox Clan finds Will Treaty's fearless young apprentice, Maddie, teaming up with Hal, Thorn and the rest of the Heron brotherband to rescue King Duncan, Princess Cassandra and other important companions from enemy attacks on Castle Araluen.
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Extra Weird!
by Anh Do
Weir's back! In this adventure, while his father begins working on cool dance moves for the local talent search, Weir begins practicing his soccer skills to try out for his school's team.
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The Hawaiian Heist
by Geronimo Stilton
When a celebrated goldsmith from Hawaii creates a necklace for a famous actress, rumors that the necklace is about to be stolen prompt Geronimo Stilton's investigation to identify the would-be thief.
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Liō: Making Friends
by Mark Tatulli
Join in the assorted adventures of Liō, a curious young scientist and comic book fan, as he cavorts with slimy monsters, welcomes alien invaders to Earth, and plays pranks on his father.
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A Trip to the Top of the Volcano with Mouse
by Frank Viva
Join Mouse and a young explorer as they prepare to climb Mount Etna. From sea to snow, young readers will giggle with delight as they experience the unforgettable journey to the top of one of the world's most active volcanoes.
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Chomp: A Shark Romp
by Michael-Paul Terranova
This simple introduction to a variety of shark species combines age-appropriate text and bold artwork to depict a whale shark, bull shark, lemon shark and more.
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Crossing on Time: Steam Engines, Fast Ships, and a Journey to the New World
by David Macaulay
The internationally best-selling creator of The Way Things Work brings his signature meticulous research and artistic detailing to the history and craft of the steamship, in a personal tribute that touches on such subjects as the invention of steam power and the life of engineer William Francis Gibbs.
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Destination: Moon
by Seymour Simon
In this exciting account of the famous 1969 Moon landing, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon tells the story of the Space Race between the US and the Soviet Union; recalls how families across the world sat captivated in front of their TVs to witness humankind's first steps beyond Earth; and explains much of the science and technology that got our astronauts to the Moon on that remarkable day.
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Handimals: Animals in Art and Nature
by Guido Daniele
With a gift for fine art and a lifelong love of nature, Guido Daniele paints magnificent animal subjects on an unconventional canvas--human hands. This eye-opening collection showcases sixteen creatures ranging from polar bears to alpacas and komodo dragons. Silvia Lopez brings her sharp eye to these important animals with ample facts to raise awareness and appreciation for Earth's precious wildlife.
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If You Love Dolphins, You Could Be ...
by May Nakamura
This entry in a new series about cool jobs related to things kids enjoy reveals how a love for dolphins and the ocean can turn into a career in marine biology, aquatic veterinary medicine or underwater filmmaking.
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Roots and Shoots
by Judith Heneghan
This non-fiction storybook for children introduces the natural world and explains concepts such as germination and fertilization through a lyrical narrative. It looks at an amazing array of flowers and plants from all around the world and the many ways roots and shoots seek out water and anchor the plant.
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