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  Stargazer

  Patrick Carman

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  Alexa faces down her greatest threat in the thrilling conclusion to The Land of Elyon series from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Tenth City. 
   
  When last we saw Alexa Daley, she had defeated a threat in her homeland and was sailing with Roland Warvold across the Lonely Sea. She had no idea what adventures awaited her . . . until now. After a tragic attack by an evil force, Alexa and her friend Yipes are stranded in a strange community known as The Five Stone Pillars. Each pillar of rock has its own secrets . . . and its own challenges. As darkness descends, Alexa must risk everything to defeat it—even if it means taking to the skies. 
   
  Praise for The Land of Elyon series 
   
  “Readers will easily identify with intrepid Alex, who tells her own story, and her tale is simple and exciting enough to appeal to both the usual fantasy crowd and children who may not otherwise be genre readers.” —Booklist 
   
  “Entertaining, accessible fantasy . . . Double identities, mysterious codes, and Alexa’s magical gift of speaking with animals all enliven the plot, and the highly cinematic writing style will allow readers to visualize her adventures clearly.” —School Library Journal 
   
  “A trip with Alexa Daley through the Valley of Thorns is well worth the effort.” —Kirkus Reviews 
   
  “Truly an amazing storyteller, Patrick Carman’s imagination runs full steam, never threatening to quit or run dry. Each chapter promises new excitement and even more colorful characters.” —KidsReads.com

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  If I Only Had A Dog

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Kids will love this sweet story/song combination as they listen to “If I Only Had a Dog” and follow along word-for-word in this adorably illustrated eBook. Endearing pictures of real puppies and dogs to go along with charming lyrics will have kids and parents alike reading and singing along to “If I Only Had a Dog” over and over again!

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  Christmas With Grandma

  Frank McClanahan

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  In this precious rhyming story, a little boy reflects on spending Christmas each year with his Grandma. From making decorations together for the Christmas tree, to drinking hot chocolate and staying up late talking by the fireplace; the little boy and his Grandma make sweet memories. When it's time to leave, and Grandma becomes teary-eyed, the little boy ensures her that she's the best part of Christmas. “So whenever my face feels the first flakes of snow, wherever I am, it's to Grandma's I go. Where it's always been Christmas, and always will be, for Christmas at Grandma's is Christmas to me.”

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  Green Is a Chile Pepper - A Book...

  Roseanne Greenfield Thong

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  “A fun dive into culture and vocabulary (both English and Spanish) as well as color. And one more thing: the art work is just amazing!” —New York Family 
   
  International Latino Book Award Winner 
   
  Pura Belpré Award, Illustrator Honor 
   
  Green is a chile pepper, spicy and hot. 
   
  Green is cilantro inside our pot. 
   
  In this lively picture book that Booklist described as “a cheerful color-concept book that presents a slice of Latino culture through food and fun,” children discover a world of colors all around them: red is spices and swirling skirts, yellow is masa, tortillas, and sweet corn cake. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the colors found in every child’s day! 
   
  “Thong’s buoyant rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud and Parra’s stunning folk-art illustrations offer vibrant scenes that children will return to again and again.” —School Library Journal (starred review) 
   
  “Bold illustrations, rhyming words and Spanish color words make this a special read for preschoolers. An included Spanish glossary highlights cultural facts that make this a great read for older children as well.” —Spartanburg Herald-Journal 
   
  “Very rare picture book featuring Latino kiddos. Lovely on the eye. Rhymes to boot.” —Eizabeth Bird, New York Times Public Library Collections Specialist

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  You're Not the Boss of Me!

  Catherine Wilkins

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  A laugh-out-loud story about fighting for your right to steal the show, from the much-loved author of the My Best Friend and Other Enemies series.
  
  Amy Miller is a very positive person and she is fully prepared to be the star of the school Comedy Show. But when Harry is put in charge, he stops her from performing or writing or doing anything fun.
  
  Amy can't understand what's happening until her sister tells her: Harry is being sexist, and Amy must take a stand. Armed only with killer one-liners, Amy goes into battle to fight for her right to make people laugh.
  A brilliantly funny new story from Catherine Wilkins, stand-up comedian, podcaster and author of When Good Geeks Go Bad,The Weird Friends Fan Cluband theMy Best Friend and Other Enemies series.

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  Boredom Busters - Over 50...

  Caroline Fernandez

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  50+ activities to entertain kids at home, in the classroom and even on holiday! Let's get crafty! You will never be bored again with the brilliant things to make and do in Boredom Busters. The book is divided into five themed chapters: Art, Craft, Science, Food and Travel. Art Activities shows you how to create pretty pictures using homemade paint, recycled crayons and even coffee filter paper and shaving cream! In Craft Activities, reuse milk cartons for your own bowling game, turn a baby food jar into a snow globe and make cinnamon clay decorations. You will love the cool experiments in the Science section - from growing your own crystals to setting off plastic bottle tornados and creating 'lava' in a cup. Cook up a storm with the great recipes in Food Activities: cool ice cream cone cupcakes, delicious chocolate mug cake and colourful pizza faces. Finally, discover ways to keep yourself busy on journeys and holidays in Travel Activities, such as making a T-shirt pillow, wooden spoon puppets and a homemade travel journal.

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