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WANTED! A Guinea Pig Called Henry (Rainbow Street Shelter)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Wendy Orr
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks; First Edition edition (2012, Mar 13th).
Pages: 128
Sam wants a pet for her birthday, but her mom and dad have already said that their apartment is too small for a cat or a dog. A trip to Rainbow Street Shelter to look at the smaller animals can’t hurt, though!At the shelter, Sam finds the perfect pet for her, a fluffy black guinea pig named Henry. But she can’t help noticing how happy her little brother is when he’s reading to Nelly, the Rainbow Street dog. Why can’t he read like that when he’s in school? Nelly looks happy, too. Sam starts to wonder . . . can a dog go to kindergarten? more
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Beep and Bah (Carolrhoda Picture Books)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: James Burks
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (2012, Mar 1st).
Pages: 32
Beep is a robot who hungers for adventure. Bah is a goat who wants to stay out of trouble. When Bah discovers a single sock, Beep knows there's only one thing to do: find its match! Together, Beep and Bah begin a winding journey that takes them up high hills and into the deep ocean. On the way, they'll meet monkeys, whales, and angry bears--but will they find the missing sock? more
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John Jensen Feels Different
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Henrik Hovland
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (2011, Dec 1st).
Pages: 33
John J. Jensen feels that he’s different. He feels different when he eats his breakfast, when he brushes his teeth, when he sits in his office at work. Often he lies awake at night wondering what exactly it is that makes him different from everyone else. Maybe it’s his tail? Or his bow tie?But with the help of Dr. Field, John J. Jensen discovers that perhaps he isn’t that different after all—and that he’s probably best off exactly the way he is. more
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A Path of Stars
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Anne Sibley O'Brien
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (2012, Feb 1st).
Pages: 40
An affecting story of family, loss and memory. Dara loves the stories her grandmother, Lok Yeay, tells of the Cambodian countryside where she grew up - stories of family, food and the stars above, glowing in the warm, sweet air. There are darker stories too - stories of war and loss that Lok Yeay cannot put into words. Lok Yeay yearns to return to Cambodia to be with her brother. But when that dream becomes impossible, it's up to Dara to bring Lok Yeay back to a place of happiness. more
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You Are a Lion! And Other Fun Yoga Poses
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Taeeun Yoo
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books (2012, Mar 15th).
Pages: 32
With simple instructions and bright, clear illustrations, award-winning artist Taeeun Yoo invites children to enjoy yoga by assuming playful animal poses. And she sparks their imagination further by encouraging them to pretend to be the animal - to flutter like a butterfly, hiss like a snake, roar like a lion and more. Yoga is great for kids because it promotes flexibility and focus - and it's relaxing good fun! The charming pictures of children and animals and the lyrical text make this gentle introduction to yoga a book to be treasured. more
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Scholastic Discover More: Farm
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Penelope Arlon
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Reference (2012, Jan 1st).
Pages: 32
A bright and engaging first information book about farms, specially designed for children learning to read.FARM unlocks a free 16-page digital companion book, FARM FUN, offering even more information, photos, and videos!FARM is full of facts and images of all the wonderful things that make a farm run. Recognizable animals, such as roosters and cows, are combined with the more unusual aspects of farm life, such as grain silos and harvesters to ensure that this book is familiar and informative. See fantastic photographs of animals, crops, and mighty machines up close. Watch the farmer hard at work during the changing seasons. The simple text is easy to work out and includes all of the basic word groups that are needed for beginning readers. . more
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Susan B. Anthony
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Alexandra Wallner
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Holiday House (2012, Feb 1st).
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During Susan B. Anthony's life, women and men were not considered equal. Women could not own property or vote; nor could they receive good educations. But Susan envisioned a time when women would be treated fairly and so became a voice for change. Her speeches and articles about women's suffrage made her unpopular--people threw rotten eggs at her and even threatened her life--yet she did not give up.In clear and simple words and jewel-like paintings, here is the essential story of the woman whose passion for justice led to the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. more
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Kitty Corner: Duchess
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Ellen Miles
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (2011, Nov 1st).
Pages: 96
From the bestselling author of THE PUPPY PLACE.Mia and Michael Battelli have a special way with cats and kittens. Their family fosters kitties in need, giving them love and proper care until they find the perfect home.When Mia discovers that Duchess's owner is moving, she offers to help. But Duchess is used to being pampered and adored. It won't be easy finding someone who'll want to spoil the pretty white Persian. Can Mia find her a new home that's fit for a queen?"I'm so excited about Kitty Corner. Some people might assume I’m not a cat person because I write about puppies in my series THE PUPPY PLACE, but that's far from the truth. I love cats! In fact, my first pet ever was a gorgeous tortoiseshell named Jenny. Like dogs, every cat has a personality of his or her own. more
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Mermaid Mysteries: Melody and the Sea Dragon (Book 4)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Katy Kit
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (2012, Feb 1st).
Pages: 76
It is time for the Mermaid Bay Spring Ball and the friends are busy creating stunning outfits to wear. All they need to complete their fabulous looks are their jewels stored in a special chest. But now the chest is gone! Melody thinks the Sea Dragon has stolen it and decides to confront him. more
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The Rebels' Assault #4 (Gladiator Boy)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: David Grimstone
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (2010, Oct 7th).
Pages: 112
Decimus Rex has escaped Arena Primus in the company of a fellow slave, Olu Umbika. Together, they manage to board a slave ship and sail away from the trials and Slavious Doom. But now their four friends are being used as bait to get them to return. Decimus and Olu must reach the Suvius Tower to rescue their friends before they get captured themselves! more
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