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New Books in Youth Services November 2020
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Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak by Roy Henry VickersFrom the “geek geek” of the eagle, to the creak and rustle of cedar branches in the wind, to the sacred drumming of a potlatch and the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, the rhythmic text, vibrant illustrations and glossy tactile finish of Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak will delight the very youngest readers.
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From One to Ten by Mies Van Hout How many whiskers does the cat have? How about the crocodile’s teeth, or the octopus’s arms? With vivid colours and energetic kid-friendly animal illustrations, this concept book doubles up the learning opportunities by including numbers and descriptive words matched to celebrated 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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Fire Truck
by Roger Priddy
A shaped board book on wheels, designed to resemble a little fire truck, follows the adventures of a busy crew of firefighters who hop on board and race to an emergency that is depicted through pastel-colored images and lighthearted rhyming text.
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Rainbow Colors by Juliana PerdomoIntroduce your child to the colors of the rainbow with this bright, layered board book. Humorous, rhyming text, and bold illustrations introduce each of the seven rainbow colors in turn. Curved and layered "touch-and-feel" board pages increase in size as you move through the book, developing your child's hand-eye coordination as they turn the pages. The final spread shows a "rainbow" of children from all around the world, reinforcing a positive message of diversity and inclusivity.
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Grandpa's Workshopby Larissa JulianoA celebration of the special relationship between grandfathers and their grandkids incorporates early counting and color-recognition concepts into the heartwarming story of a grandson who helps his grandfather organize tools in the latter’s sawdusty workshop.
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The Life of a Little Plastic Bottle by IgloobooksHave you ever wondered what happens to a plastic bottle when you no longer need it? This lovely bedtime story helps children understand how and why we should recycle our plastic.
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A Winter Walk in the City by Cathy Goldberg Fishman Follow this adventure through the city in the winter, and peek into the windows to explore multicultural winter holidays.
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We Love Dinosaurs by Lucy VolpinWhether they're big, small, fast, slow, striped, spotted, or anything in between, dinosaurs are just so lovable! With rhyming text and bright watercolor illustrations, this joyful read is perfect for little ones who love dinosaurs.
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The Little Mermaid by Jerry PinkneyMelody, the littlest sea princess, is not content just to sing in the choir of mermaids like her sisters. She is an explorer who wonders about what lies above the water's surface . . . especially the young girl she has spied from a distance. To meet her requires a terrible sacrifice: she trades her beautiful voice for a potion that gives her legs, so that she may live on land instead. It seems like a dream come true at first. But when trouble stirs beneath the ocean, Melody faces another impossible choice -- stay with her friend, or reclaim her true identity and save her family.
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All Because You Matter by Tami CharlesA lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will.
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The Blue Table by Christopher RaschkaSpend the day around the heart of a home: the blue table. A shopping list is written, food is prepared, and the table is set. Guests arrive, thanks are given, and a meal is shared. What then? It's time to pitch in and clean up, of course!
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Julián at the Wedding by Jessica LoveJulián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It's not long before Julián and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side. Jessica Love returns with a joyful story of friendship and individuality in this radiant follow-up to Julián Is a Mermaid.
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Click, Clack, Good Night by Doreen CroninIt's bedtime on the farm. The cows, sheep, and chickens are all tucked in and snoozing away. Except for: Duck. So Farmer Brown sings him a song...reads him a book...turns on the white noise machine...and even debates the day's top stories. But Duck just won't tuck! Can Farmer Brown stay awake long enough to see Duck off to dreamland, or is a good night's sleep just a dream?
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The Chicken Who Couldn't by Jan ThomasIt has not been a good day for Chicken. He went to the fair with Farmer, but didn't win even one ribbon. And on the way home, the road is so bumpy that Farmer's truck knocks Chicken right out! He's been left behind! It's the end for Chicken. Surely, he can't walk all the way home. Or avoid the hungry fox along the way. Or maybe he can?
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Turtle Walk by Matt PhelanSpring blooms, and a turtle family is on the move. Slow and steady, they travel up, up, up, the gentle hill through all four seasons. Where are they going? To the top of the sledding hill, of course! But how will they get back down the hill to a well-deserved winter's rest?
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Llama Llama Loose Tooth Drama by Anna DewdneyLlama Llama's tooth is wiggling! Is it time for his first tooth to come out? He's excited, but anxious. Who is this tooth fairy everyone talks about? Mama Llama reassures him; the tooth will come out when it's good and ready. But no one is ready for what happens next...Suddenly, the tooth is GONE! Where did it go? And will the tooth fairy come at all, now?
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Bath Time & Bedtime by Maryann MacdonaldLittle Iggy Iguanodon does not like to take a bath but finds a way to make it fun (even if he does not get very clean), or go to bed, especially after his older brother tells him a scary story about "people."
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Uni Bakes a Cake by Candice F. RansomUni the Unicorn helps her friend to bake and frost a cake they hope will win a contest!
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Horse & Buggy Plant a Seed! by Ethan LongHorse is so excited for the seed he planted to grow, he can't help asking Buggy a million questions. But with a little sunshine, water, and patience, Horse and Buggy are in for a surprise when their tiny seed finally grows. . . into a gigantic squash! Ethan Long delivers a perfect punchline for emergent readers in this Horse & Buggy tale.
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Hog on a Log by Janee TraslerTold in rhyming text, Dog and Frogs are enjoying riding a log in the pond, but then Hog comes along and is not willing to share the log, or the lunch Dog has made. Hog wants it all, so Dog and Frogs need to teach Hog a lesson about friendship and sharing.
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Fox Versus Winter by Corey R. TaborFox does not like winter. None of his friends are around to play. He is bored and alone. Then Fox has an idea. If he cannot escape winter, he will fight it!
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Clark the Shark Gets a Pet by Bruce HaleIn this funny rhyming story, Clark the Shark is excited about his new pet, Lulu the dogfish. He can't wait to teach Lulu tricks and feed her lots of treats. But Clark discovers there's more to having a pet than he thought! Young animal owners and ones hoping for a pet will enjoy this funny book about pets and caring for them.
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Shocking Shark Showdown by David BowlesCousins Malia, Dante, and Ivan are looking for a portal to 13th Street. They need to help their new friend Mickey find his way home! But waiting for them are sharks that can shock them with an electric charge. Can the cousins reach Mickey before it's too late?
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Monster of Disguise by Joe McGeeA carnival has come to The Village, complete with a fun house! But what the villagers don't know is that Baron Von Grump is behind it. If the villagers won't be silent on their own, he'll hypnotize them and finally get the peace and quiet he needs! When Junior Monster Scouts Vampyra, Wolfy, and Franky go to the carnival with their new friend George, the Invisible Boy, they can tell not everything is fun and games. Everyone is under some kind of spell! Can the little monsters beat Baron Von Grump's mesmerizing fun house mirrors and free the villagers?
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Ready, Steady, Swim! by Lucy CourtenayAt Lady Sealia Foam's Mermaid School, Marnie and her classmates participate in an athletic competition, but when the crown, awarded to the winner, goes missing, Marnie swims to the rescue!
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Geeger the Robot Goes to School: Geeger the Robot by Jarrett LernerGeeger the Robot is going to school. But not robot school - a school with kids, the human kind! Geeger isn't used to human ways, and his zany misunderstandings and overly literal responses to instructions lead to quite a few mishaps. He's starting to wonder if he can even make it until snack time! Will a bot made of wires, nuts, and bolts fit in with a classroom of kids?
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Amelia Bedelia Wraps it Up by Herman ParishIt's the holiday season, and Amelia Bedelia doesn't have enough money to buy presents for anyone. Along with her friends, she decides to launch a gift-wrapping business in order to make some extra cash. But wrapping presents with Amelia Bedelia is far from ordinary! And when the business expands to include tree decorating, popcorn popping, snow shoveling, and carol singing, you can bet that the misunderstandings are many!
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The Ickabog by J. K. RowlingAs the legend of the fearsome Ickabog spreads terror in the peaceful kingdom of Cornucopia, best friends Bert and Daisy set out to discover the truth and bring happiness back to the kingdom.
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Darkness Within by Erin HunterExiled after a battle that left all five Clans devastated, ThunderClan's deputy, Squirrelflight, reveals the identity of the fake Bramblestar and fights for the return of the real one.
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Serena Says by Tanita S. DavisAfter her best friend, JC, has a kidney transplant, Serena feels that they are falling out of touch, especially as JC makes a new best friend in the hospital.
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The Stray and the Strangers by Steven HeightonThe fishermen on Lesvos call her Kanella because of her cinnamon color. She’s a scrawny, nervous stray ― easily intimidated by the harbor cats and the other dogs that compete for handouts on the pier. One spring day a dinghy filled with weary, desperate strangers comes to shore. Other boats follow, laden with refugees who are homeless and hungry. Kanella knows what that is like, and she follows them as they are taken to a makeshift refugee camp in the parking lot of an abandoned nightclub. There she comes to trust a bearded man ― an aid worker. She gradually settles into a contented routine, given shelter like the other refugees who line up for food and sleep on the ground for a few nights before being taken to a much bigger, permanent camp that the aid workers call Mordor.
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Beni's Warby Tammar SteinIt's Yom Kippur Eve in 1973, and twelve-year-old Beni thinks his biggest problem is settling in at his new school in the Golan, where his family moved at the end of the Six-Day War. But on Yom Kippur, shocking news comes over the radio: a stunning strike on Israel has begun, led by a coalition of Arab states. In the blink of an eye, Beni's older brother Motti is off to war, leaving Beni behind with his mother and father. As bombs drop around Beni and his family, they flee to safety, every day hoping for news of Motti and the developments of the war. Beni must find a way to aid the war effort in his own way, proving that he too can be a hero, even as he learns along the way that there is dignity in every person, including the people he considers the enemy.
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Curse of the Mystery Mutt: A Middle School Storyby James Patterson Junior is loving his life with the Khatchadorian family. But his idyllic life soon turns to terror when a mysterious individual begins to make trouble in the neighborhood. It starts with a mysterious howling in the night. And when Junior's pooch pals realize their favorite toys are missing, things get serious.
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Unlocked by Shannon MessengerIn this extra special installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, the story picks up right from Legacy's particularly devastating cliffhanger. But chapters alternate between Sophie and Keefe's perspectives to give readers deeper insights into both beloved characters. New powers will be discovered. Hard truths from the past will come to light. And all of your favorite characters will find themselves tested in ways they never imagined.
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Never and Forever by Cressida CowellXar and Wish are on the final leg of their journey -- first stop: The Mine of Happiness. Here, starvation is never far away for the Magical creatures who toil in its horrible depths. Xar and Wish must escape and fast; Xar needs to take control of his ever-growing Witchstain, and Wish must achieve her Destiny. But the Tazzelwurm is in their way, a grotesque monster who threatens to block every entrance. Time is not on their side, but the forests are calling them. Will their combined strength be enough for the biggest quest so far: to defeat the Kingwitch once and for all?
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Don't Judge Me by Lisa SchroederHazel doesn't like to make waves. Middle school is hard enough without causing more trouble, right? She's happy just eating lunch in the library with her BFF, writing secret haikus, and taking care of an adorable rescue tortoise. But then Hazel discovers a list that rates the girls at her middle school based on their looks -- started by her best friend's older brother. She knows she has to do something, and she can't do it alone. The wave she'll be making might turn into a tsunami, but if Hazel can find the courage to speak up, she might just change everything.
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The King of Jam Sandwiches by Eric WaltersThirteen-year-old Robbie leads a double life. It's just Robbie and his dad, but no one knows that his dad isn't like most parents. Sometimes he wakes Robbie up in the middle of the night to talk about dying. Sometimes he just leaves without telling Robbie where he’s going. Once when Robbie was younger, he was gone for more than a week. Robbie was terrified of being left alone but even more scared of telling anyone in case he was put into foster care. No one can know. Until one day when Robbie has to show the tough new girl, Harmony, around school. Their first meeting ends horribly and she punches Robbie in the face. But eventually they come to realize that they have a lot more in common than they thought. Can Robbie's new friend be trusted to keep his secret?
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Fantastic Tales of Nothing by Alejandra GreenIn the first book of this full-color fantasy graphic novel series filled with humor and hijinks, the fate of the land of Nothing hinges on Nathan and an unlikely team of magical beings to save the day. Perfect for fans of Amulet and Estranged.
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Minecraft 2 by Sfe R. MonsterThe end of summer has brought new challenges for Evan when a bully chooses to target him. Evan tries to hide this from his friends, but when he and the gang find themselves in a similar situation in the EverRealm, Evan can't keep quiet anymore. As they find themselves assaulted by pirates, and then by an even bigger threat, all the players realize they must learn to rely on each other to face adversity.
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William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad by Don TateAward-winning author-illustrator Don Tate brings to life the incredible, stranger-than-fiction true story of William Still, a man who dedicated his life to recording the stories of enslaved people fleeing to freedom. Tate’s powerful words and artwork are sure to inspire young readers in this first-ever picture book biography of the Father of the Underground Railroad.
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The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East; Young Readers' Edition by Sandy TolanIn 1967, Bashir Khairi, a twenty-five-year-old Palestinian, journeyed to Israel with the goal of seeing the beloved stone house with the lemon tree behind it that he and his family had fled nineteen years earlier. To his surprise, when he found the house he was greeted by Dalia Eshkenazi Landau, a nineteen-year-old Israeli college student, whose family left fled Europe for Israel following the Holocaust. On the stoop of their shared home, Dalia and Bashir began a rare friendship, forged in the aftermath of war and tested over the next half century in ways that neither could imagine on that summer day in 1967. Sandy Tolan brings the Israeli-Palestinian conflict down to its most human level, demonstrating that even amid the bleakest political realities there exist stories of hope and transformation.
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No Reading Allowed: The Worst Read-Aloud Book Ever by Raj Haldar The hero had super vision. The hero had supervision. Man, a tea sounds great. Manatee sounds great! Sir Francies Bacon Sir, France is bakin'! What is going on here?! You can't believe everything you hear! A single word can have many different meanings. And sometimes two words that sound alike can be spelled completely differently. Ptolemy the pterodactyl is back to show us all how absurd and fun language can be when homophones, homonyms, and tricky punctuation are at play! No Reading Allowed allows children and their parents to laugh together while also learning something new.
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Follow Your Breath!: A First Book of Mindfulness by Scot RitchieFriends Yulee, Nick, Martin and Sally are at Pedro's house for a sleepover. Pedro is moving in a few days, and he's been feeling both sad about leaving his old house and worried he won't be happy in his new one. To try to help Pedro feel better, his mom decides to teach the five friends about mindfulness, which is, as she describes it, "being aware of what is happening right now". As the children practice focusing on their bodies, using their senses, paying attention to their feelings and accepting life as it happens, Pedro learns there are many ways to manage the stress of his upcoming move.
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The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be by Joanna Gaines Author Joanna Gaines follows up her #1 New York Times bestselling We Are the Gardeners with The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be. This children's book, beautifully illustrated by Julianna Swaney, celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together in a bright and beautiful adventure.
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Marjory Saves the Everglades: The Story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas by Sandra Neil WallaceA picture book account detailing how journalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas helped save the Everglades describes how she returned to her Florida home after World War I and advocated to protect the region’s rapidly disappearing natural habitats by having it declared a national park.
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Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy by Kenneth C. DavisWhat makes a country fall to a dictator? How do authoritarian leaders—strongmen—capable of killing millions acquire their power? How are they able to defeat the ideal of democracy? And what can we do to make sure it doesn’t happen again? By profiling five of the most notoriously ruthless dictators in history—Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, and Saddam Hussein—Kenneth C. Davis seeks to answer these questions, examining the forces in these strongmen’s personal lives and historical periods that shaped the leaders they’d become.
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What is the Civil Rights Movement? by Sherri L. SmithEven though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn't go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even use the same bathrooms as white people. But by the 1950s, black people refused to remain second-class citizens and were willing to risk their lives to make a change.
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I Am the Wind by Michael Karg Join the wind as it swings, swirls, and soars on its remarkable journey around the globe. I whoosh over tundra, yodel over Everest, skim westward on whitecaps! With dynamic text and atmospheric illustrations, this book invites you to celebrates the world all around us through the unique perspective of the wind. Journey through the frozen forests and bayou bogs, wonder at the northern lights, and meet unique animals like wolverines and olinguitos along the way. I am the wind and I am everywhere!
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Plasticus Maritimus: An Invasive Species by Ana PegoInspired by biologist Ana Pêgo's life's work, and filled with engaging science and colorful photographs, this foundational look at plastic pollution in the ocean explains why it is such an urgent contemporary issue.
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Dinosaurs: Fact and Fable by Seymour SimonScientists have dug up and uncovered many facts about dinosaurs, and in the process, they have come across many myths. This picture book digs deep into the Age of Dinosaurs, covering topics such as fossilization, plate tectonics, dinosaur diets, paleontology, extinction theories, dinosaur relatives, and more!
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The Metric System by David A. AdlerUsed in almost every country in the world, the metric system is an easy-to-use way of calculating length, distance, weight, and volume. Look at the label of a soft drink. You'll see both ounces and milliliters or gallons and liters listed. For kids who love to interact with their environment and measure and build things, knowledge of the metric system is a must.
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50 Maps of the World: Explore the Globe With 50 Fact-Filled Maps! by Ben HandicottGeography, history, and culture spill from the pages in this luxuriously illustrated treasure trove of travel knowledge. Each two-page spread is dedicated to a different country, providing both quick-fire facts and the chance to delve deeper into what makes every nation unique.
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The Secrets of Astrology by Inc. Dorling KindersleySecrets of Astrology tells you all you want to know about astrology, from the meaning of zodiac signs, to how to read a birth chart. Simple, readable text clearly explains the origins of astrology, the role of the planets, and the significance of the 12 Houses. Young astrologers are guided through all of the different zodiac signs, and can learn more about themselves in the process.
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Amazing Women of the Middle East: 25 Stories from Ancient Times to Present Day by Wafa TarnowskaFeel inspired by twenty-five amazing women from the Middle East, who have created a legacy through strength of vision, leadership, courage, and determination. Written by award-winning author and trailblazer, Wafa Tarnowska, this stunning collection of life stories is illustrated by a team of internationally recognized artists.
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Sometimes People March by Tessa Allen Sometimes people march to resist injustice, to stand in solidarity, to inspire hope. Throughout American history, one thing remains true: no matter how or why people march, they are powerful because they march together.
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Mercy Watson al rescate/ Mercy Watson to The Rescue by Kate DiCamilloPara el señor y la señora Watson, Mercy no es solo un cerdo, es una maravilla porcina. Y para la corpulenta y bondadosa Mercy, los Watson son una excelente fuente de tostadas con mantequilla, por no mencionar esa sensación de manteca de mantequilla que siente cuando se acurruca con ellos en la cama. Sin embargo, esto no es muy bueno para el suelo de la habitación de los Watson. ¡GRIETA! Mientras la cama y sus ocupantes se hunden lentamente en el suelo, Mercy escapa en un instante 'para avisar al departamento de bomberos', se aseguran sus dueños. Pero es posible que Mercy tenga otra emergencia en mente, como un deseo repentino por las galletas de azúcar de sus vecinos.
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Rosita Cabeza de Margarita/ Daisy-Head Mayzie by Dr. SeussDe la misma alocada manera en que el Gato causa estragos en El Gato Ensombrerado, una florecita que brota en la cabeza de una niña desata una serie de disparatadas reacciones en este clásico de Dr. Seuss. Ideal para celebrar esas cualidades que nos hacen únicos, ¡este libro de tapa dura es un excelente regalo!
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Bartolomé y el glúpiti/ Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. SeussEn este divertido álbum ilustrado, el joven paje Bartolomé Cubbins (protagonista de Los 500 sombreros de Bartolomé Cubbins) le da una lección de buen comportamiento al viejo rey Derwin. Aburrido de la lluvia, el sol, la niebla y la nieve, Derwin ordena a sus magos crear algo «nuevo» que caiga del cielo. ¡Lo que obtiene es un aguacero de una sustancia verde y pegajosa llamada glúpiti, que amenaza con destruir todo su reino! Pero con la ayuda del sabio Bartolomé, el Rey (y los lectores) aprenden que, a veces, las palabras más sencillas pueden resolver los mayores problemas.
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