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New Books in Youth Services June 2020
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ABCs on Wings by Ramon OliveraA Classic Board Book edition of an aviary alphabet primer uses bold, graphic illustrations to pair the letters of the alphabet with themed examples, from biplanes and carriers to gliders and jets.
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A Little Book About Opposites by Leo LionniUp, down (and fast, slow) are simple concepts every child should know. Now little ones can learn about opposites with this playful board book, inspired by the works of legendary children's book author-illustrator Leo Lionni! With sturdy pages and colorful collage-style artwork, this book is perfect for boys and girls ages 0 to 5.
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I Am Just Right by David McPhailGrowing too big for his crib, shoes and tricycle, a little boy who has also gotten too big for his Grandpa to pick up realizes that he is just the right size to give hugs to everyone.
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Wonderful World ABC by Tim Hopgood With bright and joyful art, Wonderful World ABC is a beautiful celebration of letters, cataloging the many wonderful things there are to discover around the world.
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Robot Beep by Jeffrey BurtonA latest entry in the series that includes Twinkle, Twinkle, Unicorn adapts the classic nursery rhyme with a robotic twist that explains that even little robots need to power down and recharge.
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All Kids Are Good Kids by Judy Carey NevinCelebrates all the different kinds of kids in the world, including shy kids, loud kids, and off on adventures kids
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All Welcome Here by James PrellerA picture-book collection of haiku poems celebrates the first day of school and all of its excitement, challenges and anxieties while multimedia paintings and collages by the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of The Noisy Paintbox depict diverse characters navigating relatable first-day experiences.
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Bubble Kisses by Vanessa WilliamsA young girl adores her goldfish, Sal. But Sal is no ordinary pet: while she can't fetch a ball or curl up on a lap, she can give bubble kisses that transform the girl into a mermaid and transport her to a world of underwater adventures. There, beneath the sea, they play, sing, and dance with other mermaids.
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Rot, the Bravest in the World! by Ben ClantonLoving mud so much that he plays games, eats and sleeps in it, a mutant potato looks forward to diving into a magnificently messy mud pit that his big brother says is the home of a slippery, slimy monster.
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You Matter by Christian RobinsonThe Caldecott Honor- and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator of Last Stop on Market Street shares empathetic depictions of people from different world regions to highlight the importance of understanding other viewpoints.
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Prairie Days by Patricia MacLachlanInspired by the Newbery Medalist’s prairie youth, a nostalgic storybook combines MacLachlan’s signature sparse text with vibrant artwork by the illustrator of Lola’s Fandango to depict the earth-rich, star-quilted experiences of prairie farm and town life.
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Ray by Marianna CoppoA humorous picture book about the adventures of a light bulb who embarks on an enlightening journey.
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Mr. Marty Loves a Party! by Dan GutmanPlanning a backyard bash to celebrate his ninth birthday, A.J. invites his family, friends and favorite teachers from Ella Mentry School while facing skepticism about the party planner’s arrangements for rival clowns, a bubble blower and a singing cowboy.
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Stella Endicott and the Anything-is-possible Poem by Kate DiCamilloWriting a metaphorical poem about the pig next door for a school assignment, Stella gets into a loud argument with an irritating classmate who views her elaborate descriptions as lies, a conflict that leads to a visit with the principal and an unexpected partnership.
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The Birthday Castle by Dee RomitoStruggling to raise funds after his allowance runs out, Caleb teams up with Jax and other neighborhood friends to organize a fort-building business, before disagreements about their first job challenge their working relationship.
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Braver: A Wombat's Tale by Suzanne SelforsWhen her parents and the other quiet, shy wombats of the Northern Forest are captured by the traitorous, carnivorous Tassie devils, Lola Budge, a talkative, adventure-seeking young wombat, embarks on a rescue mission, joined by a swamp water rat and a baby penguin.
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Catalyst
by Sarah Beth Durst
Twelve-year-old Zoe's rescue kitten quickly becomes a giant, talking cat that Zoe and her friend Harrison must keep hidden, especially since there are rumors of other strange creatures in their town.
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Otto Tattercoat and the Forest of Lost Things by Matilda WoodsLiving a strict life of caution and helpfulness toward her fellow Tattercoats, young Nim and her rat, Nibbles, are caught up in a former Tattercoat’s devious plot involving a community newcomer and the increasingly dire environmental consequences of the sundragon extinction.
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Curse of the Night Witch
by Alex Aster
After changing the fate he has known since birth, twelve-year-old Tor Luna, accompanied by his friends Engle and Melda, must visit the notorious Night Witch to break the curse he now faces.
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The Way to Rio Luna by Zoraida CórdovaEleven-year-old Danny Monteverde believes in magic, he believes that the enchanted land of Rio Luna in his older sister's favorite book is real, and most of all he believes that if he can find the way to Rio Luna he will find his sister Pili there, because he does not believe that his sister would run away from the group home where they lived and leave him behind; but after years of being passed from one foster family to another his faith begins to fade--until one day he finds a mysterious book in the library that contains a map to Rio Luna...and a way to find Pili.
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The Plunder Down Under by James PattersonBick, Beck, Storm, and Tommy have one week to traverse the Australian Outback, locate Charlotte Badger and her pirate cronies, and find evidence to prove their parents innocent of stealing rare opals
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The Ship We Built by Lexie BeanOstracized at school and abused at home for being different, a trans teen writes his secrets in letters that he attaches to balloons and releases into the skies before making a trustworthy friend who understands how it feels to be lonely and scared.
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Con Quest! by Sam MaggsCat and Alex are excited to be at the world’s most popular comics convention—and they’re even more excited to compete in the Quest, a huge scavenger hunt run by their favorite nerdy celebrity. The big prize: a chance to meet him! Can these ultimate fans complete the ultimate Quest?
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Big Nate Stays Classy by Lincoln PeirceBig Nate is in a class by himself. Middle-grade kids everywhere can relate to Nate as he survives the terrors of sixth grade, facing off against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food, and grade-grubbing classmates. Nate may be a troublemaker and the all-time record holder for most detentions in school history, but he gets there in style; taking on everything from glory on the sports field to becoming the lead singer in his friend's band, with hilariously unexpected results along the way.
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Avatar the Last Airbender : Imbalance by Faith Erin HicksWhen Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph return to Earthen Fire Industries--the factory owned by Toph's father--Aang is surprised when their arrival is met with a cold shoulder. As soon as the team is asked for help at a business council meeting, the reason for the slight becomes clear: a massive bender-versus-non-bender conflict has gripped the town and is threatening to turn violent. In order to heal the divide and save the town, Aang and the team will all face tough decisions about power and identity that could tear them apart.
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Brightly Woven by Alexandra BrackenA graphic-novel adaptation of the best-selling fantasy by the author of the Darkest Minds series follows the experiences of a talented weaver whose ambition to spread her wings outside her tiny village is upended by a mysterious wizard’s request for her help to stop a war.
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Donut the Destroyer by Sarah GraleyGrowing up in a world where everyone is born with a special ability that they choose to develop for good or evil, Donut, the super-strong daughter of infamous villain parents, surprises her family and scheming best friend by deciding to attend the Lionheart School for Heroes.
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Doodleville by Chad SellCreating a giant friendly monster character in her sketchbook after an inspiring if haphazard trip to the Art Institute of Chicago, Drew teams up with fellow artists to create comics that her monster character destroys whenever Drew starts to feel stress.
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A picture-book biography of the first woman gold medalist in track and field describes how after winning the 1928 Olympics, Betty Robinson survived a plane crash and disabling injuries that she overcame to win the gold medal again during the 1936 Olympics. |
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Lift As You Climb : The Story of Ella Baker by Patricia Hruby PowellDescribes the important grassroots work that rendered Ella Baker one of the most influential women before and during the Civil Rights Movement, sharing lyrical insights into her vital role in educating and inspiring young activists.
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Who Was Ida B. Wells? by Sarah FabinyBorn into slavery in 1862, Ida Bell Wells was freed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865. Yet she could see just how unjust the world she was living in was. This drove her to become a journalist and activist. Throughout her life, she fought against prejudice and for equality for African Americans. Ida B. Wells would go on to co-own a newspaper, write several books, help cofound the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and fight for women's right to vote.
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Arrasa con todo / Wrecking Ball by Jeff KinneyWhen the Heffley family receives an unexpected inheritance, they decide to make some home improvements. Will it be a smashing success or a complete wreck?
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Los espeluznantes casos de Margo Maloo/ The Creepy Case Files of Margo Maloo by Drew WeingCharles has just moved to Echo City and he is none too pleased. Soon strange things begin to happen. Some of his neighbors give him the creeps. They sneak into his room, steal his toys, and sometimes try to eat him! The place is full of monsters! Luckily for Charles, Margo Maloo knows how to handle any kind of monster problem.
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