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New Books in Youth Services July 2019
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Clothesline Clues to the First Day of School
by Kathryn Heling
Catchy rhymes and visual cues introduce young readers to the people they'll encounter as they embark on their first day of school. Follow the clues on the clothesline to identify all the people who make starting school so much fun! From teacher to custodian, from crossing guard to new friends, who wears what?
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Commotion in the Ocean
by Giles Andreae
This collection of silly poems celebrates the many creatures that live in and around the ocean, including crabs, swordfish, whales, penguins, polar bears, and angel fish.
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Dream Big
by Joyce Wan
This is an uplifting homage to female trailblazers of the past, from Rosa Parks and Frida Kahlo to Amelia Earhart and Zaha Hadid.
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Even Superheroes Use the Potty
by Sara Crow
Young ones will enjoy this funny, rhyming board book that teaches great bathroom habits with the promise that all their heroes use the potty, too. Good potty habits can be celebrated each time kids put the lid down, flush, and wash their hands.
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From 1 to 10
by Mies Van Hout
How many whiskers does the cat have? How about the crocodile’s teeth, or the octopus’s arms? With vivid colors and energetic kid-friendly animal illustrations, this concept book doubles up the learning opportunities by including numbers and descriptive words matched to Dutch artist Mies van Hout’s striking art. Little ones can count the fish’s stripes and the monkey’s fingers, or learn the letters in words such as whiskers, wings, and ears.
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Mama Tiger Tiger Cub
by Steve Light
A diligent Mama Tiger swims up a zigzag river behind a slippery fish, climbs onto a shady tree branch, and follows a bird into fragrant flowers in search of a mysterious target, in a nature-themed companion to Black Bird Yellow Sun.
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Chicken on a Broom
by Adam Lehrhaupt
When everyone is getting ready for the Halloween costume party, Pip’s mask goes missing. It’s up to Zoey the brave chicken and her sidekick Sam to go looking for the missing mask in the spooky barn.
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Triceratops
by Storybots
The robots from the award-winning StoryBots apps, videos, and Netflix show present a new early reader about one of the coolest dinosaurs! Its distinctive horns and gigantic neck frill make Triceratops one of the most recognizable and popular dinosaurs. This rhyming Science Reader will entertain while sharing some basic facts about this heavy-weight herbivore.
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Bad Hair Day
by Jim Benton
Franny K. Stein isn’t a fan of glamour. She doesn’t style her hair, the thought of wearing makeup makes her want to gag, and she could care less about dresses because she prefers her lab coat. Sometimes Franny wonders if her mom wishes she were different. This gives Franny an idea for an experiment! Can she turn the beauty products her mom loves into something more exciting?
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Mighty Meg and the Accidental Nemesis
by Sammy Griffin
After mastering her superpowers, the last thing Meg needs to become a real superhero is a nemesis! When Meg's classmate, Jackson, suddenly becomes strong and mean, she wonders if he might be turning into a supervillain...
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Along Came Coco: A Story about Coco Chanel
by Eva Byrne
An exploration of Coco Chanel’s early life and a celebration of her creativity recounts the ways in which her imaginative spirit led her to grow into one of the world’s most beloved fashion icons.
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Design a Game
by Marcie Flinchum Atkins
Just about every kid loves playing computer games, whether they're handheld, on the computer, or in an arcade. Now, they can get the inside story and learn how their favorite types of games are made, from the code up!
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Jealous
by Kerry Dinmont
The feeling of jealousy is introduced to children to help them understand what to do when they experience that emotion or encounter someone else who is experiencing it.
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Mysterious Disappearances
by Kevin Walker
What happened to Amelia Earhart? Are there really such things as ghost ships? Why is the Bermuda Triangle so mysterious? Explore the people and places throughout history involved with sudden, mysterious disappearances.
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We are the Change: Words of Inspiration from Civil Rights Leaders
by Harry Belafonte
Sixteen award-winning children's book artists, including Brian Pinkney, Greg Pizzoli and Dan Santat, illustrate the civil rights quotations that inspire them, in an uplifting collection that celebrates the powerful words of such leaders as Martin Luther King, Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt and Maya Angelou.
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Where is the Kremlin?
by Deborah Hopkinson
Get the inside story on the famous fortress in the heart of Moscow that has withstood fires, invaders, and revolutions for almost seven hundred years. Lined by nineteen beautiful towers, the high walls of the Kremlin enclose colorful domed cathedrals, treasure-filled museums, and the Russian capitol. But this Moscow fortress has had its share of dark days. Follow along with author Deborah Hopkinson as she recounts the tales of spying, murder, missing children, and lost treasure that are part of this landmark's long history.
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