Dear Librarian Dear Librarian is a thank you to anyone who has offered a child love and support during a difficult time. Enjoy this warm story as Lydia and the librarian discover a world beyond their walls, one that sparkled with spectacular joy.
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Beasts and Beauty Bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. Twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts.
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Don’t Hug Doug Doug prefers not to be hugged, but there are a variety of other ways his loved ones can show him affection.
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Bluestem Award Winners 2022 The award is designed for students in grades 3-5 who are ready for longer titles than found on the Monarch list, but not quite ready for the sophistication of some of the Rebecca Caudill titles. Named in honor of Big Bluestem which is the state prairie grass, the award may include both timeless classics and current titles. See the full list in the catalog >>
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Rot, the Cutest in the World by Ben Clanton Amanda says, Rot is a mutant potato who enters a “cutest in the world” competition. That’s really all that needs to be said about this subtly sweet and funny read aloud. One of my all-time favorites!
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Me & Mama by Cozbi A. Cabrera Anny says, A heartwarming tale of quiet moments shared between a mother and daughter during a rainy morning while the rest of the family members sleep in. Told from the little girl’s point of view, it’s a great read to be shared by mother and daughter.
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Bad Best Friend by Rachel Vail Vail’s next great story of a normal kid facing normal problems (no one turns into a werewolf or discovers a portal to another world). Niki is shocked when her best friend dumps her for a more popular crowd.
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Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor Nnamdi’s family struggles emotionally and financially after his father was killed in the line of duty. He wants to avenge his father’s death, but is only 12 years old. He comes to possess a magical object that grants him superpowers.
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Chapter 2 is Missing! by Josh Lieb An inventive picture book that’s missing chapter two. Join the narrator as he searches high and low, interviews suspects, and enlists the help of a detective. Wonderful illustrations to accompany a madcap story about stories.
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Pilu of the Woods by Mai K. Nguyen Willow is having a hard time at home & school and occasionally lets her emotions get the better of her. She hikes in the woods to calm down, meets a lost tree spirit and helps her return home. The journey is spiritual and physical with both girls challenging and supporting each other on her way home.
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