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1) Happy Cat
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
©2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Cat makes new animal friends as he climbs higher and higher in an apartment building.
3) I hug
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"A child hugs Mom, Dad, a cat, a rock, a tree and more in this easy-to-read book"--
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving above and a sky full of scrumptious bugs below. Then one question turns her world upside down. Is left right? Is right wrong? Which way even is up?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Jack, Jill, and Rex are excited to play a game of Go and Get! The rules are simple: on the count of three, each player must go and get something that begins with a certain letter. While Jack's and Jill's picks always fit the bill (What starts with F? Frog! Fish!), Rex keeps getting it wrong (a duck?)--or does he?"--Publisher.
Author
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
When her video about protecting their beloved state animal goes viral, 12-year-old anxiety-ridden aspiring filmmaker Olive Blackwood bands together with unexpected new friends to create a documentary that will raise awareness -- and hopefully get her into Rose City Film Camp.
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Cleo Wade's next heartfelt and lyrical picture book is a love letter to the infinite potential of the future, expressing the many hopes and dreams we hold for our children and ourselves. Gorgeously illustrated by the author and filled to the brim with her signature big-hearted emotions, this book is an important reminder that, above all, what we wish for everyone's precious life is that they can love and be loved."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
When Lord and Lady Glenarvan catch a shark during a sailing trip, they are surprised to find a message in a bottle within its belly, sent by Captain Grant of the shipwrecked Britannia. Unfortunately, the water-damaged note is mostly unreadable, giving any would-be rescuers only a latitude and no longitude to work with. Eager to help the castaways, the couple urges the British government to launch a rescue expedition but are refused. So they take it...
Author
Publisher
tra.publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Come along to Espanola Island, in the Galapagos archipelago, one of the only places in the world where the waved albatross breeds. Meet Waverly, a young albatross who is afraid to spread her wings and fly. What if she gets lonely? What if she misses home? As Waverly thinks things over, she befriends other unusual and special animals on Espanola Island. Together, they help Waverly discover just how brave she can be"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In this beautiful picture book based on a true story, flooding forces a child and their family to flee their farm without their beloved horse, Dancer. But the child won't give up on Dancer and finds helpers in the community who get Dancer airlifted to safety."--
13) Capitol chase
Author
Series
National Archive hunters volume 1
Publisher
Pixel+Ink
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Ten-year-old twins Ike and Iris race to find the thief stealing valuable historical artifacts before their family is framed for the crimes"--
14) The kid
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge Move
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In 1880s Colorado, young Henry is trying to keep his brothers together now that their parents are dead by writing stories about The Kid, and after he stops, his editor, Herbert, arrives at the same time as Snake Eye Sam, who is determined to take down The Kid.
15) Summer vamp
Author
Publisher
RH Graphic
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"What happens when a very human kid ends up at the wrong summer camp—FOR VAMPIRES?! This quirky and heart warming graphic novel about making friends and getting in trouble is perfect for fans of Witches of Brooklyn. After a lackluster school year, Maya anticipates an even more disappointing summer. The only thing she’s looking forward to is cooking and mixing ingredients in the kitchen, which these days brings her more joy than mingling with...
Author
Publisher
Hippo Park, an imprint of Astra Publishing House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Will Bear's luck change? He's spotted a fish! And his wish? To gobble up this delicious fish dish, of course! Sadly for Bear, this is no ordinary fish -- he's a homesick fellow determined to get back upstream where he belongs"--
Author
Publisher
Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
A debut picture book about a curious student who finds herself in trouble for talking in class -- even though she just wants to share all that she's learned. "Did you know that flamingos don't have teeth?" Questions, facts, and dreams -- Ruby René could talk for hours. Once she got going, it was hard for her to stop. It didn't matter if it was history, science, or the lunch menu -- Ruby René had so much to say! But when her teacher called home because...
18) Being home
Author
Publisher
Kokila
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
On a day filled with anticipation, a young Cherokee girl bids farewell to her familiar city life and documents the changing landscape through drawings as her family moves to their ancestral land and embraces their new home.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"It is almost time for Uni's first dance recital! Uni has practiced but is still worried about forgetting the routine. How will Uni tell left from right and remember the steps when performing on stage? Uni fans new and old will be excited to join this bighearted unicorn on a new adventure that shares the power of hard work and practice--plus a little help from mom and unicorn magic--to feel confident!"--
20) Mermaid lullaby
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Enter the colorful realm of three mermaid friends and follow them through their enchanting day. Wake to the surprise of a red sunrise, explore a verdant underwater garden, and dive through waves of startling blue. In this delightfully dazzling story, one-of-a-kind creator Kenneth Kraegel nurtures young children's minds and imaginations by merging a fresh color-concepts story with a soothing lullaby, gently ushering little listeners toward sleep and...
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