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Kate
Klimo
Meet
Kate Klimo! Her new Dragon Keepers series begins
this month with The
Dragon in the Sock Drawer, in which
11-year-old
Jesse and his cousin Daisy find a dragon egg and
decide to keep it. Click the link below to find
out what inspired Kate to write this magical tale!
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A
Thousand Never Evers
Set
in 1963 in Kuckachoo, Mississippi, 12-year-old
Addie Ann Pickett comes face-to-face with racial
discrimination, and learns that silence won’t
solve
the problem. As her family deals with a tragedy,
Addie Ann finds the voice to lead a civil rights
march all her own, and maybe change the future
for her people.
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My
Baby and Me
by
Lynn Reiser
Illustrated by Penny Gentieu
A natural follow-up to parent-baby bonding seen
in You and Me, Baby!, this concept book
is told in the voice of the “big” brother or sister.
Close-up photos show the two siblings together doing
what each does best, such as drinking from bottle
versus from a cup, or giving a toothless gummy smile
versus a big toothy grin.
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Oh,
The Places You'll Go!
by
Dr. Seuss
In Seuss's rhyming tribute to the future, young
readers will learn an important lesson: Life is
a "Great Balancing Act," and their future
will undoubtedly hold wonderful times and not-so-wonderful
times. But Seuss urges readers to go ahead and explore,
because through it all, "There's fun to be
done!"
A
perfect pick for graduates of all ages!
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Clam-I-Am!:
All
About the Beach
by
Tish Rabe
Illustrated
by Aristides Ruiz
As summer approaches, it's time
to meet Clam-I-Am (a shy gal who lives in the sand
and likes to spit), along with crabs, jellyfish,
starfish, seagulls, and mollusks. Readers will also
learn about seaweed, seaglass, tides, tidal pools,
dunes, driftwood, and waves!
A
perfect pick for summer!
Check
out the Cat in the Hat Learning Library Educators
Guide!
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Peg
Leg Peke
by
Brie Spangler
Peke, the adorable little Pekingnese, has a boo-boo.
But when he uses his imagination, he’s no longer
a pup with a broken leg, he’s a pirate with a peg
leg on the high seas! This cheerful picture book
celebrates the power of imagination and introduces
a lovable puppy who refuses to let his boo-boo keep
him from having fun.
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Kindergarten
Countdown
by Anna Jane Hays
Illustrated
by Linda Davick
In this delightful book a little girl counts off
the days by naming what she'll do in kindergarten.
"I'll be ready, I'll be smart. I will get a running
start. I'll say thank you, I'll say please. I will
say my ABCs!" This is a perfect choice to get pre-schoolers
excited about what lies ahead as the year winds
down!
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Astronaut
Handbook
by Meghan McCarthy
Meghan McCarthy has created the perfect book to
share with children who want to be astronauts when
they grow up. Future astronauts won't be able to
resist learning about the "Vomit Comet"
and the measurements that go into making a super-cool
spacesuit!
Click
here for printable classroom activities!
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The
Ballad of Wilbur and
the Moose
by John Stadler
Wilbur
Little is a lime juice drinking, pint-sized, sombreroed
cowboy who herds pigs for a living. He tackles villains-
pig-rustlers and gamblers- with his loyal companion
Alvin (who happens to be a big blue moose) at his
side. Kids will learn that creative problemsolving
is needed for good to triumph over evil.
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John
Patrick Norman McHennessy- the boy who was always
late
by
John Burningham
Every day John Patrick Norman McHennessy sets off
to learn, and every day strange and improbable happenings
make him late. His teacher, Sir, never believes
him. One day, John Patrick Norman McHennessy arrives
on time and finds that a strange thing has happened
to Sir. Children will relish this satisfying plot
twist.
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Strong
Man: The
Story of Charles Atlas
by Meghan McCarthy
He could tear phone books in half and pull a 145,000-pound
train with his bare hands. A strong sense of humor
brings to life the story of Charles Atlas, the man
who would become "the World's Most Perfectly Developed
Man" and who inspired the entire nation to get in
shape.
Revisit
this terrific non-fiction book from Meghan McCarthy!
The
Best Book to Read
by
Debbie Bertram and Susan Bloom
Illustrated
by Michael Garland
The
little boy who loves to read is back, and this time
his class is visiting a big public library! Catchy,
rhyming verse gives readers a taste of the variety
of books that can be found at the library. Bright,
graphic illustrations bring to life the hilarious
scenes that can result from finding the best book
to read!
The
Busy Body Book
by
Lizzy Rockwell
Your
amazing body can jump, sprint, twist, and twirl!
Readers will love learning about how the bones,
muscles, and organs of the body work together. Experts
agree that we need to help kids make physical activity
a life-long habit. Through education, information,
and encouragement, this book aims to inspire a new
generation of busy bodies!
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Smarty
Sara
by Anna Jane Hays
Illustrated by Sylvie Wickstrom
Sara has a surprise for her friends. With her journal
at her side, Sara draws maps and writes a poem as
she makes her way from home to the secret destination.
This sweet, sunny, rhymed reader—a companion book
to the Step into Reading Phonics Reader Silly
Sara — celebrates the joy of writing.
Visit
the Step into Reading site!
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Finding
the First
T.
Rex
by Kathleen Zoehfeld
Illustrated by Jim Nelson
In
1902, William Hornaday handed a map to the famous
paleontologist Barnum Brown, which led him to dig
up a jawbone with six-inch long teeth, the remains
of a creature no one had ever seen before. Brown
soon found himself in a race to discover the entire
skeleton of the mystery carnivore!
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the Stepping Stones site!
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Dogerella
by Maribeth Boelts
Illustrated by Donald Wu
Dogerella
spends her days fluffing the tails of her ungrateful
stepdog mother and mean stepdog sisters. In a nearby
castle lives Bea, a sweet, slightly spoiled princess
whose fondest wish is for a loyal pet to call her
own. A dog’s dream and a princess’s wish come true
in this funny fairy tale.
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the Step into Reading site!
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The
Secret of the Painted House
by
Marion Dane Bauer
Illustrated by Leonid Gore
Newbery Honor-winning author Marion Dane Bauer crafts
an eerie story for young mystery lovers guaranteed
to send shivers down their spines. When Emily finds
a locked playhouse in the woods, she's startled
to find that it's painted like the surrounding forest....and
a girl lives there and wants Emily to join!
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the Stepping Stones site!
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Junie
B. Jones
is a Graduation Girl
by
Barbara Park
Illustrated by Denise Brunkus
It's
kindergarten graduation! All the children are excited
about their bright white graduation gowns. Mrs.
says to keep them in their boxes, but Junie B. just
can't help herself. Then an accident happens! Can
Junie B. find a way to fix things? Or will graduation
be a spotty dotty disaster?
Perfect
for young graduates!
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the Junie B. Jones Classroom Club!
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A
Thousand Never Evers
by Shana Burg
In Missippi in 1963, Addie Ann Pickett worships
her brother Elias. But when her careless act leads
to her brother’s disappearance and possible murder,
her family fears the worst. Then a good deed meant
to unite the town goes horribly wrong. Through tragedy,
Addie Anne finds the courage to lead a civil rights
march all her own, and maybe change the future for
her people.
Check
out the Educators Guide!
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The
City of Time
by Eoin McNamee
Cati,
the Watcher readers met in The Navigator ,
has returned from the shadows of time to summon
Owen and Dr. Diamond, for time is literally running
out! The only option is an astonishing journey to
the City of Time , where time is bought and sold.
There, Owen begins to understand his great responsibility
as the Navigator.
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Anne of Green Gables
by L. M. Montgomery
Matthew
and Marilla Cuthbert had decided to adopt a boy
to help out with the farm chores. The orphanage
sent a mischievous, talkative, redheaded girl instead. But
as soon as Anne arrived at the white farmhouse called
Green Gables, she knew she wanted to stay forever. And
the longer Anne stayed, the harder it was for anyone
to imagine Green Gables without her.
Celebrate
the
100th
Anniversary
of
this beloved classic!
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Leepike
Ridge
by
N.D. Wilson
Eleven-year-old Thomas Hammond has always lived
next to Leepike Ridge. He never imagined he might
end up lost beneath it! What Tom finds underground
will change his life forever.
"Here’s the perfect remedy for any summer
that’s been disappointingly short on thrills."
—The Bulletin, Starred
Now
in paperback!
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out the Educators Guide!
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Mr.
Chickee's Messy Mission
by
Christopher Paul Curtis
From
Newbery Award-winning author Chris Paul Curtis comes
another adventure with Steven and his best friend
Russell! When Russell's dog jumps into a mural
and disappears, the Flint Future Detectives decide
to enter the mural too. But the detectives can only
leave once they find the dog. And that means they're
in for some wild adventure!
Now
in paperback!
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The
Magician
by Michael Scott
“Readers
will be swept up by a plot that moves smartly along,
leaving a wide trail of destruction and well-timed
revelations.”- Krkus Reviews, Starred
Ojai,
Nicholas, Sophie, Josh, and Scatty have emerged
in Paris, a city full of enemies. It’s time for
Sophie to learn Fire Magic. Josh and Sophie are
the world’s only hope—if they don’t turn on each
other first.
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Lizzie
Bright and the Buckminster Boy
by Gary D. Schmidt
When
Turner Buckminster moves to Maine, he befriends
the lively Lizzie Bright, a girl from Malaga Island-
a poor community founded by former slaves. When
the town tries to drive the residents of Malaga
Island away, Turner does everything he can to stop
them.
A
Printz Honor and Newbery Honor-winning book, now
in paperback!
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out the Readers Guide!
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Snakehead
by Ann Halam
When a beautiful stranger, Andromeda, arrives on
the island of Serifos, Perseus is smitten. But he
learns that Andromeda has a difficult fate ahead:
She must die to save her people, and a world-changing
discovery will die with her, unless Perseus saves
her.
"Halam fashions a retelling both lyrical and
laugh-out-loud funny by combining modern elements
with bits of ancient Mediterranean history."
-Kirkus
Reviews, Starred
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The
Alchemyst
by Michael Scott
“[A] riveting fantasy. While there is plenty here
to send readers rushing to their encyclopedias .
. . those who read the book at face value will simply
be caught up in the enthralling story.”
—School Library Journal, Starred
The
legend: Nicholas Flamel lives, and so does the secret
to eternal life. And someone is trying to steal
it....
Now
in paperback!
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out the Readers Guide!
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Catwalk
by Deborah Gregory
Pashmina,
Angora, Chenille, and Felinez are best friends at
Manhattan’s Fashion International High School. They’re
about to enter the ultimate contest and could win
a scholarship, a show, and a fashion career. Bouncy,
smart, and irresistible, here is a fierce introduction
to a fashion world where fabulosity trumps waist
size, and everyone has a chance.
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Forever
in Blue:
The
Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood
by Ann Brashares
With faded
embroidery and fraying hems, the Traveling Pants
are back for one last summer. Join the beloved sisterhood
once again in a dazzling, fearless novel. It's a
summer that will forever change the lives of Lena,
Carmen, Bee, and Tibby, here and now, past and future,
together and apart.
Now
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High
Dive
by Tamar Stein
Arden has a plane ticket to Sardinia to say goodbye
to her family’s beloved vacation home after her
father’s death and her mother’s deployment to Iraq
as an army nurse. Arden dreads her trip to close
the house in Sardinia- the only place that truly
felt like home. So when she meets a group of fun,
carefree girls, she decides to instead join them
to sample the delights of Europe. But eventually
Sardinia beckons and she has to make a choice. Is
Arden ready to jump off the high dive?
Like
a Thorn
by
Clara Vidal
Translated by Y. Maudet
Mélie's mother can be rosy and nice or dark and
mean. Her erratic behavior is frightening, so Mélie
invents rituals to protect herself. But as Mélie
grows older, her rituals become problematic and
obesessive. Since Mélie’s mother isn’t capable of
change, it’s up to Mélie to find the strength to
break free.
“This tightly woven novel leaves the reader
entranced.”-Kirkus Reviews, Starred
The
Viper Within
by Sam Mills
Jon
wants faith in something greater than himself. Enter
the mysterious Brotherhood of the Hebetheus. Jon
agrees with their daring plan: kidnap a classmate
that they believe is a terrorist. But will the appeal
of a blind faith be enough to sustain his allegiance?
Or will he be unable to deny the viper glimpsed
within himself?
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The
Inferior
by
Peader Ó Guilín
Stopmouth
and his family live in a world where they must hunt
rival species or negotiate flesh-trades with meat
of the freshest human kind. It is a savage, desperate
existence. But when Stopmouth’s brother betrays
him, a mysterious woman falls from the sky. This
single moment changes his destiny, and that of all
humanity, forever.
The
Lost Art
by
Simon Morden
A millenium
after the formidable war machines of the User cultures
devoured entire civilizations and rewrote planetary
geography, Earth is in the grip of a perpetual Dark
Age. For centuries the Church's most guarded treasure
has lain dormant, but it is about to be unearthed,
and the powers that will be unleashed may be beyond
anyone’s capacity to control. Even a man as extraordinary
as Benzamir Michael Mahmood . . .
A
La Carte
by Tanita S. Davis
Seventeen-year-old Lainey dreams of becoming a famous
chef one day and of having her own cooking show.
But when her best friend—and secret love—suddenly
leaves town, Lainey is crushed. She finds solace
in cooking as she comes to terms with the past and
begins a new recipe for the future. Peppered with
recipes, this debut novel finishes like a good meal—satiated,
content, and hopeful.
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