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Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #3: Teacher's Pest
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Charles Gilman
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Quirk Books (2013, May 7th).
Pages: 176
“Two-headed monsters, giant tentacles, angry demons—Lovecraft Middle School is great creepy fun!” —Ransom Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children DON'T BE FOOLED by his friendly smile, his perfect manners, or his shiny red apple. Student council president Howard Mergler is actually a sinister bug-monster in disguise—and he's summoning swarms of roaches, wasps, fleas, and head lice into the corridors of Lovecraft Middle School! Twelve-year-old Robert Arthur is the only student who can stop him--but he'll need help from his best friends: the school bully, the school ghost, and an extremely courageous two-headed rat. This third novel in the Lovecraft Middle School series begins right where Professor Gargoyle and The Slither Sisters ended—with more action, more adventure, and more outrageous monsters! . more
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Truck Stop
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Melissa Iwai
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Viking Juvenile (2013, May 16th).
Pages: 40
Early each morning, before the sun is even up, the Truck Stop opens for breakfast, and the trucks start pulling in. Eighteen wheeler, milk tank, moving van, and flatbed! Their drivers order eggs and bacon, pancakes with syrup, and a blueberry muffin. For the boy who helps his parents at the counter, there is nothing better than seeing all the trucks roll in; he knows every single one . . . and can tell when one is missing! Here is a story for very young truck lovers, worth stopping for again and again. more
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Hopper and Wilson
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Maria van Lieshout
Format: Board book
Publisher: Philomel; Brdbk edition (2013, May 16th).
Pages: 32
A beautiful book about friendship and the specialness of home, now in board book form! “What,” Hopper asks his little friend Wilson, “do you think it’s like at the end of the world?” Hopper, the blue elephant, imagines a staircase to the moon, while Wilson, the yellow mouse, hopes for an endless supply of lemonade. So the two sail off in a boat made of paper . . . only to discover they already have everything they could wish for in each other, and at home. The adorable art, simple text, and clean design will appeal to toddlers and elementary-schoolers alike. A perfect story for fans of Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers. more
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You Are My Baby
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Lorena Siminovich
Format: Board book
Publisher: Chronicle Books; Brdbk edition (2013, Jan 29th).
Pages: 10
"When the pages are opened in full, it's almost as though the elder animals are encircling their little ones with hugs--a clever and reassuring effect." - Publishers Weekly"A cozy delight." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review more
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You Are My Baby
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Lorena Siminovich
Format: Board book
Publisher: Chronicle Books; Brdbk edition (2013, Jan 29th).
Pages: 10
"When the pages are opened in full, it's almost as though the elder animals are encircling their little ones with hugs--a clever and reassuring effect." - Publishers Weekly"A cozy delight." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review more
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The Heart of Glass: The Third Tale from the Five Kingdoms (Tales from the Five Kingdoms)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Vivian French
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Candlewick (2010, Jul 13th).
Pages: 256
The madcap, macabre, and maddeningly funny Tales from the Five Kingdoms continue — with an oddly heart-warming adventure.It’s a fine day for dwarf watching! At least that’s what Gracie Gillypott and Prince Marcus innocently think as they set out, unaware that Princess Marigold has honed her sights on Marcus and plans to follow him to the ends of the earth — fan, frilly petticoats, and all. As for the dwarves, it’s not a fine day at all: they’re overworked and underpaid, rushing to produce extra gold to make crowns for a royal wedding. The Chief of Works has no choice but to send for some trolls to deal with the problem, but they have their own agenda: finding a princess for their lonely king. Throw in the faithful Gubble, a slinking goblin, four chatty bats, and a heart of glass that will give its owner absolute power and you have a hilarious new adventure rife with mistaken identities — and the ever-compelling search for the perfect match. more
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The Lightning Catcher
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Victoria Jamieson
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Greenwillow Books (2013, May 7th).
Pages: 432
The Lightning Catcher, the first in a funny four-book fantasy / adventure series by Anne Cameron, is a must-read for middle-grade fans of The Underland Chronicles series and the Savvy books. Any kid who has dreamed of having magical powers will want to follow the thrilling story of eleven-year-old Angus, an ordinary boy who discovers he is a Storm Prophet. That means Angus can predict and control extreme weather! While learning about his powers at the Perilous Exploratorium for Weather and Vicious Storms on the island of Imbur, Angus finds out his parents are also far from ordinary. His mom and dad are Lightening Catchers—and they’ve been kidnapped. It’s up to Angus, with the help of two friends with magical abilities of their own, to rescue them. more
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We Love to Sew: 28 Pretty Things to Make: Jewelry, Headbands, Softies, T-shirts, Pillows, Bags & More
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Annabel Wrigley
Format: Paperback
Publisher: C&T Publishing / FunStitch Studio (2013, Apr 16th).
Pages: 176
Inspire a child to start sewing with this how-to book We Love To Sew by Annabel Wrigley of the popular Little Pincushion Studio. Featuring a collection of 28 imaginative projects specifically designed for girls 8 & up, your aspiring seamstress will quickly learn a variety of sewing skills and exude a fantastic “do-it-yourself” confidence. Each project showcases a fresh, modern style and is fully explained with step-by-step instructions, engaging photographs, and helpful tips. From simple rings and barrettes to more challenging bags and softies, these brilliant projects are the perfect way to introduce the wonderful world of sewing!• A learn-to-sew book created especially for girls like you• You can make awesome things to use, wear, and give like pom-pom earrings, bags, t-shirts, softies, and much more• 30 projects to make yourself or with your friends . more
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What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: James Bennett
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (2013, Feb 7th).
Pages: 128
"Four score and seven years ago..." begins Abraham Lincoln's beautiful speech commemorating the three-day battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. The South had been winning up to this point. So how did Union troops stop General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North? With black-and-illustrations throughout and sixteen pages of photos, this turning point in history is brought vividly to life. more
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Asteroids and the Asteroid Belt (Explore Outer Space)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Ruth Owen
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Windmill Books (2012, Aug 15th).
Pages: 32
Describes how asteroids are formed and discusses the types of asteroids that are contained in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, with details about some of the asteroid collisions from the past. more
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