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Updated March 12, 2024
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Finding home : words from kids seeking sanctuary
Agna, Gwen
Paper Book
In this photographic picture book, the authors record and transcribe the words of displaced children, raising up their voices--who they are, where they came from, and the many different reasons that they had to leave their home countries. My parents told me we had to leave to...
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Amores, Eva
Paper Book
The humor of Captain Underpants meets the blockbuster format of Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this laugh-out-loud series about Justin Chase, who is having the Worst. Week. EVER! Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has and THIS is it! His mom has just married a vampire. His dad...
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Weird but true know-it-all U.S. government
Burgan, Michael
Paper Book
This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works--plus loads of weird but true facts! Why is the president called the "commander-in-chief"? And did you know that during a filibuster senators can talk about...
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The Divmulti ray dilemma
Chad, Jon
Paper Book
They multiply. POW! They divide. ZAP! They battle evil. HOORAY! Thanks to The Solvers, learning math has never been this fun! In this graphic novel series, a crew of crime-fighting kid superheroes teach readers ages 8 and up foundational math skills, such as...
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Ferris
DiCamillo, Kate
Paper Book
The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real love story about a girl, a ghost, a grandmother, and growing up. It's the summer before fifth grade, and for Ferris Wilkey, it is a summer of sheer pandemonium:...
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Hope Is the Thing With Feathers
Dickinson, Emily/ Hopgood, Tim (ILT)
Paper Book
A Children's Book Council Summer 2024 Showcase: Imagination Celebration! Pick Emily Dickinson's beloved poem is beautifully brought to life by bestselling artist Tim Hopgood in this beautiful picturebook that champions poetry and shows that, even in the darkest times,...
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My Book of Horses and Ponies : A Fact-filled Guide to Your Equine Friends
Dorling Kindersley, Inc. (COR)
Paper Book
An exciting first guide to the magnificent world of horses. Learn all about horses, from how to care for them to how to ride one, in this informative children's guide to horse and pony care. Covering favorite breeds, from Shire horse to Shetland pony, what kit to use,...
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Max in the house of spies
Gidwitz, Adam
Paper Book
An instant New York Times bestseller! "Max in the House of Spies is everything you could hope for in a book," -R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, White Bird, and Pony "Espionage! Secrets! Suspense! If you've ever...
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The Wolves of Greycoat Hall
Gifford, Lucinda
Paper Book
Scotland is reintroducing wolves! But Boris Greycoat and his parents aren't planning to settle in the wild. Instead, these friendly wolves book into the exclusive Highland Hotel, from where they plan to spend the summer enjoying Scotland's best tourist spots. Morovian wolves are...
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A Flicker of Hope : A Story of Migration
Harmony, Cynthia/ Holzwarth, Devon (ILT)
Paper Book
A heartwarming tale of a girl waiting for her beloved Papa to return when the monarchs fly south to their home in Mexico. Lucia loves to watch the monarchs' migration from her home in Mexico with Papa. But this year, the monarchs' journey north holds extra weight; Papa is heading...
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Bunny should be sleeping
Hest, Amy
Paper Book
Bunny can't sleep because Dad forgot to check on him, so he sets out to check on Dad. Bunny should be sleeping, but instead, he is waiting for Dad to come check on him. Dad always checks on him, but tonight, Dad is late. Soon Dad will come. He will come in the...
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365 Days of Jokes: A Year of the Funniest Jokes Ever!
Highlights.
Paper Book
Winter, spring, summer or fall, this pun-believable kids joke book will bring laughs for all! Get ready for 365 days of knee-slapping, side-splitting, rib-tickling laughs with this 352-page joke book for kids, perfect for young comedians ages 6 and up. Hundreds of jokes will keep...
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What's inside a bird's nest?
Ignotofsky, Rachel
Paper Book
Discover the next nonfiction picture book about eggs, nests, and birds from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, Rachel Ignotofsky! Want to learn more about the bird that chirps outside your window? Ignotofsky crafts a perfect read out loud...
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Wat kept playing : the inspiring story of Wataru Misaka and his rise to the NBA
Inouye Huey, Emily
Paper Book
Meet Asian American basketball hero Wataru Misaka. His story will inspire young readers to challenge barriers, dream big, and keep playing. As the child of Japanese immigrants, Wataru "Wat" Misaka often felt like he didn't fully belong in either Japanese or American...
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Meatballs for Grandpa
Jones, Jeanette Fazzari/ Sinquett, Jaclyn (ILT)
Paper Book
In this sensory-rich picture book, a little girl and her grandparents make the family's traditional spaghetti and meatballs recipe together--and hope to jog Grandpa's fading memory. For Felicia, the days spent making meatballs for Grandpa are some of the best ever! Grandpa no longer...
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Luigi, the spider who wanted to be a kitten
Knudsen, Michelle
Paper Book
From the New York Times best-selling creators of Library Lion comes a warm (and delightfully fuzzy) storybook about learning to be--and be loved for--exactly who you are. On a street of old houses, a big hairy spider is searching for a home with dark corners to hide...
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This wolf was different
Slivensky, Katie
Paper Book
Inspired by natural history, this captivating picture book imagines how humans and wolves first came together, exploring individuality and how true friendship means embracing differences. Long ago, a wolf pup was born in a forest. This pup was a wolf, and so were her brothers and...
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The cutest brave little bunny
Steuerwald, Joy
Paper Book
An adorable bunny tries to prove to everyone that there's more to her than just being cute. Everyone agrees-Little Bunny is just the cutest little thing. Well, everyone agrees except for Little Bunny herself. Why doesn't anyone ever notice that she's also brave, clever,...
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Kitten Ninja
Venable, Colleen AF/ Colleen, Marcie/ Stubbings, Ellen (ILT)
Paper Book
Fans of comics, and heartwarming stories--not to mention cats!--will love Kitten Ninja, the origin story of the incredible Cat Ninja! Before Cat Ninja grew up and became Metro City's greatest defender, he was tiny, adorable Kitten Ninja and he battled...much tinier foes....
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Psalms of wonder : poems from the book of songs
Wallace, Carey
Paper Book
A psalm is a song that we sing to God. Sometimes the psalmists are joyful, sometimes troubled. Sometimes they're angry, at the world or at God. Sometimes they're overwhelmed by God's love or dazzled by the beauty of God's world. But however they feel, they bring it all to God--their...
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