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96 facts about Taylor Swift : quizzes, quotes, questions, and more!

96 facts about Taylor Swift : quizzes, quotes, questions, and more!

Kaplan, Arie, author
2023

"Put your T. Swift knowledge to the test with lots of fun quizzes and questions! And write down all your thoughts in this ultimate journal and fact book for fans of Taylor Swift."--Back cover.

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ABC : balloon art

ABC : balloon art

Matsumoto, Masayoshi, author, artist.
2023

Vibrant photographs of balloons crafted by famed balloon artist Masayoshi Matsumoto are showcased in this book....Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a magnificent balloon creation.

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Asha and the toymaker

Asha and the toymaker

Mangal, Sakshi, author
2023

A heartwarming story about the value of art, set in the evocative Blue City of India. Asha's papa makes and sells wooden toys to pay for her to go to school. But Papa struggles to find buyers. And this makes him worry. He worries Asha's life will also be a struggle unless she focuses on her schoolwork, which he never had the chance to do. Can Asha's art help Papa? Will he let her try? Author and illustrator Sakshi Mangal drew inspiration from her childhood in India for this sweet picture book. It celebrates the life-changing power of art in the real world, and offers children an opportunity to explore the concept of color and the influence of the visual arts in their everyday lives. Asha's touching generosity and resourcefulness also show how even a very young child can make a difference and provide a wonderful character education lesson on initiative. Mangal's colorful art depicts the Indian city of Jodhpur, known as the Blue City for its many buildings painted a distinctive shade of blue.

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Awâsis and the world-famous bannock

Awâsis and the world-famous bannock

Hunt, Dallas, author
2018

As young Awâsis searches for the ingredients to make Kohkum's world-famous bannock recipe, they run into a variety of other-than-human relatives that help them along in their journey. Includes a pronunciation guide and Kohkum's world-famous bannock recipe at the back of the book.

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Big Nate. This means war!

Big Nate. This means war!

Peirce, Lincoln, author, illustrator
2024

"Big Nate is a legend at P.S. 38, where he and his friends Francis, Teddy, Dee Dee, Chad, and others manage to make sixth grade interesting with all kinds of pranks, drama, sports, and good times. The all-time leader in detentions, Nate is never far from the spotlight, whether it's for a freak injury on the soccer field, Halloween costume fail, or stirring up a new episode in his long-running rivalry with grade-grubbing Gina or his teacher nemesis, Mrs. Godfrey. This new collection of Big Nate comics from Lincoln Peirce includes over 170 full-color comics and abundant laughs for the whole family"-- Provided by publisher.

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Eidtale: an Eid al-Fitr adventure

Eidtale: an Eid al-Fitr adventure

Jaleel, Aaliya, author, illustrator
2024

"A feast-filled Eid al-Fitr adventure with pages to peek through and gategolds to open!"-- Provided by publisher.

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Finally heard

Finally heard

Yang, Kelly, author
2024

Ten-year-old Lina wants to create a viral video to help her mom's business, but as she navigates the world of likes and views with her two best friends, Lina must find the courage to stay true to her authentic self.

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The happy shop

The happy shop

Olsen, Brittany Long, author, illustrator.
2024

Eleven-year-old Darcy just moved to a new country. She's feeling lost and misses her friends back home. That's when she stumbles upon a shop full of mysterious glowing jars labeled with things like "Picking up the last sweater on the rack and it's on sale" and "Having the perfect weather on your wedding day." Much to Darcy's surprise--this store sells happy feelings. After Darcy accidentally breaks one of the irreplaceable jars, she must make it up to the shopkeepers, Frida and Flora, by doing chores around the store, and is soon tasked with collecting happy feelings. But she learns that the magical business is anything but magical.

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Henry, like always

Henry, like always

Bailey, Jenn, 1965- author
2023

Henry, a first grader on the autism spectrum, attempts to navigate friendships, and sudden changes in classroom routines--like a parade on Friday instead of share time.

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How to catch a Loveosaurus

How to catch a Loveosaurus

Walstead, Alice, author
2023

It's prehistoric pandemonium as the Catch Club Kids search for an escaped dinosaur that is spreading love and kindness, in this sweet story that combines adventure with STEAM concepts.

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I do not eat children

I do not eat children

Cutler, Marcus, 1978- author
2024

"A monster claims he would never eat a child as the children playing around him suspiciously disappear one by one"-- Provided by publisher.

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I want to be a scientist

I want to be a scientist

Driscoll, Laura, author
2024

This accessible behind-the-scenes look at being a scientist takes beginning readers on a research boat to the North Pole where they can discover what type of scientist they want to be.

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Jovita wore pants : the story of a Mexican freedom fighter

Jovita wore pants : the story of a Mexican freedom fighter

Salazar, Aida, author
2023

Jovita didn't want to cook and clean like her sisters, and she especially didn't want to wear the skirts her abuela gave her. She wanted to race her brothers and climb the tallest mesquite trees in Rancho Palos Blancos, ride horses, and wear pants! When her father and brothers joined the Cristeros War to fight for the right to practice religion, she wanted to help. She wasn't allowed to fight, but that didn't stop her from observing how her father strategized and familiarizing herself with the terrain. When tragedy struck, she did the only thing that felt right to her--cut her hair, donned a pair of pants, and continued the fight, commanding a battalion who followed her without question.

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The many assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

The many assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

Nayeri, Daniel, author
2023

"This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams." The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he wants. While that talking did save Monkey's life, it has left a lot of people furious with Samir--furious enough to hire assassins. Monkey decides to try and save Samir from the attempts on his life--as a way to pay off his debt! If he can save Samir six times, he'll be a free man...but will they all survive that long?"-- Provided by publisher.

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Mario vs. Donkey Kong.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong.

2024

Donkey Kong has stolen the Mini-Marios! Solve platforming puzzles to get them back. Run, jump, and backflip your way to rescuing the stolen Mini-Mario toys in this puzzling twist on Mario action. Obstacles like spikes, moving platforms, and falling bricks stand in your way ... put your brain to work and figure out the best way to reach the Mini-Marios. The rivalry that originally heated up on the Game Boy™ Advance system reignites on the Nintendo Switch system with newly-added co-op play and updated visuals. Donkey Kong has stolen the Mini-Marios! Solve platforming puzzles to get them back. Run, jump, and backflip your way to rescuing the stolen Mini-Mario toys in this puzzling twist on Mario action. Obstacles like spikes, moving platforms, and falling bricks stand in your way ... put your brain to work and figure out the best way to reach the Mini-Marios. The rivalry that originally heated up on the Game Boy™ Advance system reignites on the Nintendo Switch system with newly-added co-op play and updated visuals.

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Max in the house of spies

Max in the house of spies

Gidwitz, Adam, author
2024

"To find his way back home to his family in Germany during WWII, Max Bretzfeld, with a kobold named Berg on one shoulder and a dybbuk named Stein on the other, sets out to do the impossible--become a British spy"-- Provided by publisher.

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The Mona Lisa vanishes : a legendary painter, a shocking heist, and the birth of a global celebrity

The Mona Lisa vanishes : a legendary painter, a shocking heist, and the birth of a global celebrity

Day, Nick (Nicholas), author
2023

"A narrative nonfiction about how the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, how the robbery made the portrait the most famous artwork in the world-and how the painting by Leonardo da Vinci should never have existed at all"-- Provided by publisher.

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More than words : so many ways to say what we mean

More than words : so many ways to say what we mean

MacLean, Roz, author
2023

Nathan doesn't say much. He sure has a lot on his mind, though. At school, Nathan quietly observes the ways his peers communicate. Even when they're not talking, they're expressing themselves in all sorts of ways! By witnessing the beauty of communication diversity, Nathan learns and shows his classmates the essential lesson: Not only does everyone have something to say, but seeking to understand one another can be the greatest bridge to friendship and belonging.

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Once, a bird

Once, a bird

Singh, Rina, 1955- author
2023

Once, as the winter ended, a little bird emerged to find the world had gone quiet. The streets were empty and the playgrounds still. Puzzled but determined, the bird explores the town in search of a suitable place to nest. The residents of an apartment building notice her resting in a tree outside and take comfort in her song. Watching through their windows, they look beyond their lives and pause to appreciate the wonders of nature. The bird chooses to make this community her home and builds a nest, an act of resilience and hope that inspires the humans to emerge as well, reminding them that natural rhythms continue, seasons change and life goes on. Once again. This wordless picture book is a hopeful contemplation of our interconnectedness with the natural world and the joy that nature brings us, even in unusual times.

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Papá's magical water-jug clock

Papá's magical water-jug clock

Trejo, Jesús, author
2023

"Today, little Jesús has a big job to do. He's helping Papá at work, and he's in charge of the water jug -- which is also a magical clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday is done. But what about all these thirsty animals? Soon, the water is gone, but the day is not over yet. Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all." -- page [2] of cover.

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Pretty ugly

Pretty ugly

Sedaris, David, author
2024

In this hilarious illustrated fable, Anna Van Ogre loses her lovely monstrous looks and is turned into a sickeningly adorable, rosy-cheeked little girl. It starts her on a journey to learn an unforgettable lesson about true beauty.

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Rocket ship, solo trip

Rocket ship, solo trip

Colombi, Chiara, author
2024

"Rocket is embarking on her first solo mission. Her goal? Place a satellite into orbit to take pictures of the beautiful unknown. With a few words of encouragement from Ground Control, Rocket sparks ignition and blasts off to discover all the beauty of outer space. But when it's time for reentry, she wonders if she can do it alone. With Ground Control's parting words in mind, Rocket trusts that she knows exactly what to do. She returns home at hypersonic speed and excited for her future expeditions.maybe next time, to the moon"-- Provided by publisher.

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The scooter twins

The scooter twins

Palmer, Dorothy Ellen, 1955- author.
2024

Will getting their own mobility scooters change how the world sees Melanie and Melvin-and how they see themselves? Written by disability advocate and mobility scooter user Dorothy Ellen Palmer, and illustrated by Maria Sweeney, 'The Scooter Twins' is an #ownvoices story that shares the joys and challenges of a disabled childhood, and offers many kids who get new wheels the opportunity to find themselves in the pages of a book.

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Tricky chickies

Tricky chickies

Mayer, Mercer, 1943-, author, artist
2024

When six playful chicks get loose on Grandma and Grandpa's farm, Little Critter comes up with a plan to get them back, in this humorous story that will have beginner readers laughing out loud.

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Two New Years

Two New Years

Ho, Richard (Children's author), author.
2023

A multicultural family celebrates the traditions of two New Years--the Jewish Rosh Hashanah in the autumn, and the Asian Lunar New Year several months later.

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