Book Buzz 
January 2017
Animals by the numbers : a book of infographics
by Steve Jenkins

Combines cut-paper imagery with an authoritative introduction to the science and math of the animal world in a latest nonfiction reference by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? Simultaneous eBook. 25,000 first printing.
Poop detectives : working dogs in the field
by Ginger Wadsworth

Describes the job scat-detection dogs do, what makes a good scat-detection dog, and the places they work
No bones!
by Karen Romano Young

Presents facts about marine invertebrates, including octopuses, clams, sea worms, and coral
The music in George's head : George Gershwin creates Rhapsody in blue
by Suzanne Slade

Rhythmic text and evocative imagery combine in a tribute to George Gershwin that depicts a young man who hears music everywhere as he grows up and composes his masterpiece, in a story complemented by a musical timeline.
The big book of girl power
by Julie Merberg

The author of the best-selling My First Book of Girl Power identifies the inspiring qualities that make such popular DC super heroines as Wonder Woman, Batgirl and Supergirl appropriate role models for today's young girls, revealing how they use the power of their voices, reading and integrity to make the world a safer place.
The school the Aztec Eagles built : a tribute to Mexico's World War II air fighters
by Dorinda Makananalani Stagner Nicholson

"A photo-illustrated book about the Aztec Eagles, Mexico's World War II Air Force squadron interwoven with the story of Sergeant Angel Bocanegra, whose service was rewarded with the building of a school in his village. Includes glossary, author's note, and author's sources"--Provided by publisher
Owls! : Strange and Wonderful
by Laurence Pringle

Combines clear, informative text with sumptuous artwork, a glossary of terms and listings of additional resources in an introduction to the varieties, habits, habitats and characteristics of owls. By the award-winning author of Bats!
Word of mouse
by James Patterson

A rare blue mouse who has the ability to read, write and talk to humans makes a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory and must use his special skills to survive in the dangerous outdoors and find his missing family. Co-written by the award-winning author of I Funny. Simultaneous eBook. 400,000 first printing.
Narwhal : unicorn of the sea
by Ben Clanton

A happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving narwhal and a cynical, no-nonsense jellyfish forge an unlikely friendship and share adventures while exploring the ocean together in a first entry of a lighthearted graphic novel series. By the creator of Mo's Mustache. Simultaneous.
Clara : the (mostly) true story of the rhinoceros who dazzled kings, inspired artists, and won the hearts of everyone . . . while she ate her way up and down a continent!
by Emily Arnold McCully

Based on true events, the story of the 18th-century rhinoceros who created a sensation while touring Europe depicts in lavish, period-inspired artwork and descriptive text how she was cared for by a devoted sea captain after being introduced to Louis XV of France and other wealthy patrons. By the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Mirette on the High Wire. Simultaneous eBook.
Dory Dory black sheep
by Abby Hanlon

"When Dory's best friend learns to read before she does, Dory retreats into her wild imagination and finds herself in the middle of one of the babyish books she is struggling to read where she encounters imaginary friends and enemies"
Lucy
by Randy Cecil

A small dog without a home, a little girl who feeds her and the girl's father, a juggler with stage fright, converge in three overlapping stories that offer different perspectives into shared experiences. By the creator of Duck.
Hap-pea all year!
by Keith Baker

The exuberant pea characters from the best-selling LMNO Peas and 1-2-3 Peas return in a rollicking exploration of the months of the year that features rainbow-colored, themed spreads reflecting the changing seasons and their holidays. Simultaneous eBook.
 
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