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Moon! : Earth's best friend /

McAnulty, Stacy.


Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Publishers Weekly, June 2019. Booklist, June 2019. "A light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon and its history in relation to earth--told from the perspective of the moon itself!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

Chester and Gus

McGovern, Cammie,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, Publishers Weekly, January 2017. Horn Book, April 2018. Kirkus Review, February 2017. Chester wants to become a service dog but fails his certification test because he's scared of loud noises. But then a family adopts him to be a companion to their ten-year-old son Gus, who is autistic, and Chester is determined to help Gus.
Date Published:2018

Battle of the bodkins

Peirce, Lincoln,


Kirkus Review, Horn Book, March 2021. Max is starting to settle into life at knight school with her best friends, the Midknights, but she soon starts to wonder if she is ready or good enough to be a knight. When Byjovia is attacked by bodkins, clones of the people of Byjovia, the Midknights will have to have to face beastly creatures, powerful spells, and their own doppelgangers.
Date Published:2020

The dangerous gift

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-,


As the new queen of the dragon IceWings, Snowfall thinks the task of keeping her subjects within the boarders will be easy. However, when another dragon tribe shows up on her border seeking asylum, Snowfall must decide if they are trustworthy and if she'll be risking her dragons' safety by letting them in.
Date Published:2021

Waverider

Kibuishi, Kazu,


"After her confrontation with Ikol, Emily finally understands the stone's power and what she must do to defend Alledia from the shadows. As she travels to Typhon to help her mom and Navin, Prince Trellis returns to the Kingdom of the Elves to save his countrymen -- and confront the fraud who has seized power in the absence of a king. The threat of darkness follows all Stonekeepers closely, and it will take the strength of both new friends and old foes to conquer it... and survive"--
Date Published:2024

"After her confrontation with Ikol, Emily finally understands the stone's power and what she must do to defend Alledia from the shadows. As she travels to Typhon to help her mom and Navin, Prince Trellis returns to the Kingdom of the Elves to save his countrymen -- and confront the fraud who has seized power in the absence of a king. The threat of darkness follows all Stonekeepers closely, and it will take the strength of both new friends and old foes to conquer it... and survive"--

Date Published:2024

Jada Sly, artist & spy

Winston, Sherri,


Includes excerpt from: The sweetest sound. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, Booklist, April 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2019. Kirkus Review, April 2019. Library Media Connection, March 2019. Ten-year-old artist and spy Jada Sly must utilize all her training when after five years her family moves back to New York City from France, and she decides to track down her missing mother, who Jada is pretty sure is also a spy.
Date Published:2020

Includes excerpt from: The sweetest sound. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, Booklist, April 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2019. Kirkus Review, April 2019. Library Media Connection, March 2019. Ten-year-old artist and spy Jada Sly must utilize all her training when after five years her family moves back to New York City from France, and she decides to track down her missing mother, who Jada is pretty sure is also a spy.

Date Published:2020

If sharks disappeared

Williams, Lily.


School Library Journal starred, May 2017. Publishers Weekly, April 2017. Kirkus Starred, April 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2017. Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, School Library Journal, "A nonfiction picture book tracing the repercussions of what would happen if sharks disappeared from our planet"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

School Library Journal starred, May 2017. Publishers Weekly, April 2017. Kirkus Starred, April 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2017. Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, School Library Journal, "A nonfiction picture book tracing the repercussions of what would happen if sharks disappeared from our planet"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

When Langston dances

Langley, Kaija,


"A Denene Millner book." Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, Pub Weekly, September 2021. Kirkus Starred, August 2021. Horn Book, January 2022. A young Black boy named Langston enjoys playing basketball, but what he really dreams of doing is dancing. Ever since he saw the Alvin Ailey Dance Company perform, Langston has wanted to twirl, whirl, and leap down the street of his neighborhood. With the support of his friends and family, Langston sets out to achieve his dream.
Date Published:2021

"A Denene Millner book." Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, Pub Weekly, September 2021. Kirkus Starred, August 2021. Horn Book, January 2022. A young Black boy named Langston enjoys playing basketball, but what he really dreams of doing is dancing. Ever since he saw the Alvin Ailey Dance Company perform, Langston has wanted to twirl, whirl, and leap down the street of his neighborhood. With the support of his friends and family, Langston sets out to achieve his dream.

Date Published:2021

School trip

Craft, Jerry.


"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. Companion to New Kid. School Library Journal starred, February 2023. Horn Book Starred, May 2023. Pub Weekly, March 2023. Kirkus Starred, February 2023. Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Horn Book Guide Starred, "Eighth grader Drew Ellis recognizes that he isn't afforded the same opportunities, no matter how hard he works, that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted, and to make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids and is finding it hard not to withdraw, even as their mutual friend Jordan tries to keep their group of friends together"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. Companion to New Kid. School Library Journal starred, February 2023. Horn Book Starred, May 2023. Pub Weekly, March 2023. Kirkus Starred, February 2023. Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Horn Book Guide Starred, "Eighth grader Drew Ellis recognizes that he isn't afforded the same opportunities, no matter how hard he works, that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted, and to make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids and is finding it hard not to withdraw, even as their mutual friend Jordan tries to keep their group of friends together"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Fancy Nancy : ooh la la! it's beauty day /

O'Connor, Jane.


School Library Journal, November 2010. Horn Book, May 2011. Nancy, who likes to be fancy, sets up a spa in the backyard to treat her mother to a birthday makeover.
Date Published:2010

The enigma girls : how ten teenagers broke ciphers, kept secrets, and helped win World War II /

Fleming, Candace,


Introduction -- 1939-1945 : War and Y -- 1940 : Secrets, secrets, and more secrets -- 1941 : ciphers, spies, and a mysterious summons -- 1942 ; Bombes and codebooks -- 1943 : Slogging, grinding war work -- 1944 : D-Day and its secret helpers -- 1945 : War's end and the years after. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Chronicles the work of teenage girls who worked at Bletchley Park, where they intercepted and deciphered encrypted messages of the Nazis and Japanese during World War II, and explores how their work helped the Allies win World War II. Includes black-and-white photographs and additional resources.
Date Published:2024

Introduction -- 1939-1945 : War and Y -- 1940 : Secrets, secrets, and more secrets -- 1941 : ciphers, spies, and a mysterious summons -- 1942 ; Bombes and codebooks -- 1943 : Slogging, grinding war work -- 1944 : D-Day and its secret helpers -- 1945 : War's end and the years after. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Chronicles the work of teenage girls who worked at Bletchley Park, where they intercepted and deciphered encrypted messages of the Nazis and Japanese during World War II, and explores how their work helped the Allies win World War II. Includes black-and-white photographs and additional resources.

Date Published:2024

The apple doll

Kleven, Elisa.


School Library Journal, August 2007. Booklist starred, August 2007. Book Links-starred, September 2007. Publisher's Weekly, June 2007. Horn Book, April 2008. Kirkus Review, August 2007. Lizzy is scared to start school, so she makes a doll out of an apple from her favorite tree to take with her on the first day and keep her company. Includes instructions for making an apple doll.
Date Published:2007

Colombia

Simmons, Walter (Walter G.)


Where is Colombia? -- The land -- The ChocÃ³ -- Wildlife -- The people -- Daily life -- Going to school -- Working -- Playing -- Food -- Holidays -- The Coffee Triangle -- Fast facts -- Glossary -- To learn more. Introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Colombia.
Date Published:2012

The tiny hero of Ferny Creek library

Bailey, Linda, 1948-


School Library Journal, May 2017. Booklist starred, May 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), June 2017. Kirkus Review, April 2017. School Library Journal. Booklist starred. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). Horn Book, October 2017. Resource Links, October 2017. Catholic Library World, December 2017. Publishers Weekly Annex, June 2017. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, When Aunt Min disappears, Eddie the bug leaves the classroom where his family lives to try to find her, then helps save their beloved school library from budget cuts.
Date Published:2017

School Library Journal, May 2017. Booklist starred, May 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), June 2017. Kirkus Review, April 2017. School Library Journal. Booklist starred. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). Horn Book, October 2017. Resource Links, October 2017. Catholic Library World, December 2017. Publishers Weekly Annex, June 2017. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, When Aunt Min disappears, Eddie the bug leaves the classroom where his family lives to try to find her, then helps save their beloved school library from budget cuts.

Date Published:2017

The day the Earth stood still

Thomas, Isabel, 1980-


Spinning through space -- Which side are you on? -- Extreme weather -- Twisting and turning -- The real danger -- Round up!. Presents a short study of how the earth moves in space, and describes the days and seasons, the orbit of the earth around the sun, and more.
Date Published:2006

There was an old lady who swallowed a rainbow!

Colandro, Lucille,


Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, The old lady who famously once swallowed a fly this time has swallowed a rainbow. Then, to hold the rainbow, she must swallow a cloud. Then after that, she swallows glitter, a cone, pole, ribbon, and a horse--finally to assemble a merry-go-round.
Date Published:2025

Invasion of the unicorns

Biedrzycki, David.


Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), October 2021. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books). Kirkus Reviews Starred, Kirkus Starred, September 2021. "Secret agent Bubble07, who exactly resembles a stuffed toy, is on Earth to assess whether or not the unicorns should invade the planet--but despite some bizarre Earth customs like show-and-tell, and annoying Earth dogs, ultimately suggests that Earth would serve as an excellent vacation destination for unicorns"--OCLC.
Date Published:2021

Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), October 2021. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books). Kirkus Reviews Starred, Kirkus Starred, September 2021. "Secret agent Bubble07, who exactly resembles a stuffed toy, is on Earth to assess whether or not the unicorns should invade the planet--but despite some bizarre Earth customs like show-and-tell, and annoying Earth dogs, ultimately suggests that Earth would serve as an excellent vacation destination for unicorns"--OCLC.

Date Published:2021

Pie

Weeks, Sarah.


School Library Journal starred, September 2011. Library Media Connection starred, November 2011. Publisher's Weekly, August 2011. Booklist, September 2011. Kirkus Starred, September 2011. Horn Book, April 2012. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), December 2011. Teacher Librarian, April 2011. Alice's Aunt Polly passes away and entrusts the recipe for her world-famous pie crust to her cat, which she leaves in Alice's care, and as everyone, including Alice, tries to discover the secret ingredients, Alice learns some important lessons about faith, love, and family.
Date Published:2011

School Library Journal starred, September 2011. Library Media Connection starred, November 2011. Publisher's Weekly, August 2011. Booklist, September 2011. Kirkus Starred, September 2011. Horn Book, April 2012. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), December 2011. Teacher Librarian, April 2011. Alice's Aunt Polly passes away and entrusts the recipe for her world-famous pie crust to her cat, which she leaves in Alice's care, and as everyone, including Alice, tries to discover the secret ingredients, Alice learns some important lessons about faith, love, and family.

Date Published:2011

Mr. Ferris and his wheel

Davis, Kathryn, 1946-


School Library Journal, June 2014. Booklist starred, June 2014. Library Media Connection starred, November 2014. Publisher's Weekly, September 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2014. Kirkus Review, July 2014. Christian Library, November 2014. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Library Media Connection, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Text and illustrations look at George Washington Gale Ferris' invention, the Ferris wheel.
Date Published:2014

School Library Journal, June 2014. Booklist starred, June 2014. Library Media Connection starred, November 2014. Publisher's Weekly, September 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2014. Kirkus Review, July 2014. Christian Library, November 2014. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Library Media Connection, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Text and illustrations look at George Washington Gale Ferris' invention, the Ferris wheel.

Date Published:2014

Going places : Victor Hugo Green and his glorious book /

Bolden, Tonya.


School Library Journal starred, July 2022. Booklist starred, June 2022. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, November 2022. Pub Weekly, October 2022. Kirkus Starred, August 2022. Horn Book, September 2022. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, "Illuminates the lesser-known history of Victor Hugo Green, a Black postal worker from Harlem in the 1930s, who created The Green Book, a guide for African Americans to stay safe while traveling around the U.S. during the era of segregation"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

School Library Journal starred, July 2022. Booklist starred, June 2022. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, November 2022. Pub Weekly, October 2022. Kirkus Starred, August 2022. Horn Book, September 2022. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, "Illuminates the lesser-known history of Victor Hugo Green, a Black postal worker from Harlem in the 1930s, who created The Green Book, a guide for African Americans to stay safe while traveling around the U.S. during the era of segregation"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022