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Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Violet is quiet and she has plenty to say. Violet Blandin makes it a habit to blend in. At school, no one notices her, but in the kitchen, she cooks up confidence and can't be missed. When a hands-on lesson about measurement goes haywire, Violet finds she is the only one who can save celebrated Chef Delaclaire from an awful encounter with a very salty cookie." -- Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Rose, Amethyst, and Lavender, fifth-year students at the Brooklyn School of Magic, need to pass the Equinox Test in order to move up to Middle Magic -- but they soon face self-doubts, a cheating scandal, and trouble brewing in the magical community.
4) Natural me
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by her hit song "Natural Girl" and featuring charming watercolor illustrations, this joyful picture book from award-winning musician MzVee and debut illustrator Lisbeth Checo is an ode to young girls on their journey to self-empowerment, sisterhood, and embracing their natural selves. With a message that speaks to beauty inside and out, Natural Me invites readers to celebrate all the ways in which they are special."--
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Rocket is embarking on her first solo mission. Her goal? Place a satellite into orbit to take pictures of the beautiful unknown. With a few words of encouragement from Ground Control, Rocket sparks ignition and blasts off to discover all the beauty of outer space. But when it's time for reentry, she wonders if she can do it alone. With Ground Control's parting words in mind, Rocket trusts that she knows exactly what to do. She returns home at hypersonic...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family. A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents'. Her family bond is deep and their connection is filled with love. She wonders about her...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lake Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Andy Lee and Heath McKenzie are back with their highly anticipated ninth book, (Pretty Please) Do Not Open this Book. Whether 'pretty please' is a polite request or a desperate plea is for you to decide! This time, Wizz is reunited with his delightful friend Nessie, in some more highly relatable and hilarious situations. Anyone who occasionally (or not so occasionally) is nervous or unsure of themselves will delight in Wizz's escapades. Trying new...
Author
Publisher
Two Lions
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by the author’s son, the story of a boy with Down syndrome who goes on a superhero’s journey to New York City and learns what truly makes him unstoppable. Jamie likes to pretend he’s a superhero. With his cape and gadgets, he feels like he can face anything. When his picture is chosen to be shown in Times Square for the NDSS Buddy Walk®, his family travels to New York City to see it. As he makes his way through the loud, busy, unfamiliar...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
It's the first day of school for Zoe, a young girl with hearing loss who dreams of playing on her school's soccer team. But, self-conscious of her hearing aids, Zoe is too nervous to try out. With the help of and perspectives from new friends, what begins as a bumpy, anxiety-filled start for Zoe, soon transitions into an eye-opening experience about what it means to be different -- and what it means to be extraordinary. I Am Extraordinary teaches...
10) A for effort
Author
Publisher
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The start of Jay's freshman year is full of new things . . . New friends. New classes. New challenges. All of which are expected, until his new friend group's obsession with perfect grades puts the pressure on--especially when his best subject, art, is full. Without it to anchor him, Jay hopes theater class will be the easy A he's looking for. But when the class begins, Jay finds himself struggling like never before. Turns out balancing Shakespeare...
11) Keep up, duck!
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
This exuberant read-aloud stars a very clever duckling named Puck who, falling farther and farther behind Mama Duck and his siblings as they swim to the lily pond, comes up with a sneaky solution to get ahead.
12) You grow, girl!
Author
Series
Publisher
published by Sourcebooks Wonderland, an imprint of Sourcebooks Kids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"This unbe-leaf-able book of encouragement is the perfect gift for new beginnings or to share with someone you love and want to suc-seed"--Page 4 of cover.
13) Craft Roach
Author
Publisher
Bright Light
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Craft Roach makes the other bugs feel very tense and stressed. Standing out? Being seen? They do not think it best. But Craft Roach sees things differently, has more than just an inkling -- that crawlies wouldn't be so feared, if all of them were twinkling.
14) Shiny misfits
Author
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Bay Ann doesn't think she's a star--she knows it! Now how does she prove it to the rest of the world? This is a hilarious graphic novel about friendship, fame, and fighting for control of your own story, perfect for fans of Nat Enough, Click, and Invisible. Bay Ann wants to shine. No matter what. She's sure her moment in the spotlight has arrived when she wins the school talent show with a showstopping tap routine! But then her classmate and crush,...
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