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Series
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Mia has made a name for herself at her school as an entrepreneur after launching not one, but two, successful businesses. Now her classmates need her help with their own ventures, and Mia must put her problem-solving skills to the test. Whether she's helping them get their business off the ground, work with customers, or invent new problem-solving products, Mia is sure to teach them all something new. However, Mia soon finds that juggling her businesses,...
Author
Series
Lucky scramble volume 1
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Six competitive cubers face off at the Speed Cubing national championships in this graphic novel that's perfect for fans of Roller Girl and the Last Kids on Earth series. Despite qualifying for the Speed Cubing National Championships in Las Vegas, twelve-year-old Tyler Goodman and his mom don’t have the money to get him there. That is, until the retailer CubeMania offers him one of their coveted all-expenses-paid sponsorships! But getting to Vegas...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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Description
Twelve-year-old Ainy is looking forward to working at her mother's clothing store for the summer--and someday soon wearing a hijab--but when certain boys harass her, and the boy she has a crush on does not step in, she turns to her older sister for help.
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
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Cuando la perrita Pepita y la bebé, Bebita, se conocen, necesitarán algo de tiempo y mucho amor para convertirse en las mejores amigas.
When dog meets baby, it will take a little time and a lot of love for Pepita and Bebita to become the best of friends.
Darle la bienvenida a un nuevo bebé puede ser difícil, ¡especialmente cuando estás acostumbrado a ser el centro de atención!...
When dog meets baby, it will take a little time and a lot of love for Pepita and Bebita to become the best of friends.
Darle la bienvenida a un nuevo bebé puede ser difícil, ¡especialmente cuando estás acostumbrado a ser el centro de atención!...
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Down at the bottom of the tall buildings of New York City, Magnolia Wu sits inside her parents’ laundromat. She has pinned every lost sock from the laundromat onto a bulletin board, in hopes that customers will return to retrieve them. But no one seems to have noticed. In fact, barely anyone has noticed Magnolia at all. What she doesn’t know is that this is about to be her most exciting summer yet. When Iris, a new friend from California arrives,...
Author
Series
Orris and Timble volume 1
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Orris the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures, until the day his solitude is disrupted by a sudden flutter of wings and a loud screech. A small owl has gotten caught in a trap in the barn. Can Orris "make the good and noble choice" (as the king on his prized sardine can might recommend) and rescue the owl, despite the fact that owls and rats are natural enemies? And if he does, will he be ready for the consequences?"--
9) Two together
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In rhyming text, Cat and Dog experience many unexpected twists and adventures on their journey home.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Bosco the dog loves being a house pet, loves his comfy dog bed and nice big house and, of course, his favorite toy kitty. So when two burglars break in, Bosco defends his home with all his might, which includes releasing some well-timed--and near supersonic--stink that repels the would-be thieves. With his foes in retreat, Bosco thinks it's all over...until a robot descends from the sky. The flying robot delivers Bosco to the city and tells him that,...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Strange invaders from the Underverse are threatening the peaceful peoples of Apocalyptia, the Under Clowns from Clownlantis have come, and it's no laughing matter! Now Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk have to write and draw a sequel, while Lightning Boy, Moonstar, and Doc Baker help Savage Aloner face his primal fear of clowns and save Apocalyptia (again)! It's going to be even MORE wild than it sounds!" -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Publisher
Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Between homework, studying, and Chinese school, Měi Yīng's summer is shaping up to be a boring one. Her only bright spots are practice with her soccer team, the Divas, and the time spent with her năi nai, who is visiting from Taiwan. Although Měi Yīng's Mandarin isn't the best and Năi Nai doesn't speak English, they find other ways to connect, like cooking guōtiē together and doing tai chi in the mornings. By the end of the summer, Měi...
Author
Publisher
Soaring Kite Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A sensory-seeking child describes her sensational life. Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud and roar like a lion, celebrate the many things that it can be! This sensory-seeking celebration shines a light on sensory processing and neurodiversity in a fun and action-packed way for all children to enjoy.
Author
Publisher
Atmosphere Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"There are spine-chilling secrets hiding behind your refrigerator door! When you close the refrigerator door, does light inside really go out? And if it doesn't, what might be happening inside? Readers are about to discover the cold hard truth of what actually goes on within the walls of their seemingly dark and peaceful refrigerator." --
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"There is a cat. A cat that couldn't be bothered to do anything... anything at all. His friends ask him if he wants to play but he doesn't feel like it. They invite him on adventures to far-off places, but he would rather stay at home. Until one day, a friend asks how he is doing, and the true reason why he'd rather do nothing is revealed. He is feeling sad. This is a story about feelings, friendship, and the importance of speaking to someone when...
Author
Publisher
Atmosphere Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"What if animals took vacations too? If they did, where would they go? Can you guess where a turtle would travel? Or what a kangaroo might do? Each animal would surely choose someplace perfect for them. Let's find out...and learn a surprising fact about each animal!" --
18) Survival
Author
Series
Deadlands (Skye Melki-Wegner) volume 2
Publisher
Henry Holt Books and Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
As bloody battle rages between the two surviving dinosaur kingdoms, Eleri and the other young exiles -- including a peppy stegosaur, a stoic sauropod, a testy triceratops, and a mysterious spy -- have temporarily thwarted the Carrion Kingdom, a conniving cabal of carnivores, and destroyed their secret stronghold. Fearing that their cunning enemies will soon regroup and seek vengeance, the exiles must risk their lives by returning home to unite and...
Author
Publisher
Highlights Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Bear and Mouse lost the scarf they want to give their friend, Squirrel. In this Level P Highlights Puzzle Reader, readers can join in the search for the scarf and then find hidden letters throughout the book. The simple text has lots of picture support that will keep readers turning the pages. With a bonus matching activity to reinforce vocabulary, kids will love playing along in this forest adventure."--
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