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Author
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed
Pub. Date
[2024].
Language
English
Description
"A celebratory bilingual concept picture book, this book of colors features a street fiesta with green avocados, yellow tortillas, purple dance dresses, and brown charro pants--concluding with a double gatefold finale reveal."--Amazon.
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
When everyone in town disappears without a trace, twelve-year-old Eddie and his friends, with no parental supervision, must figure out what happened to their families, but as they each deal with their fear differently, their friendships begin to fracture.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Eight-year-old Kwame is eager to start Nkonyaa School and learn calabash magic, yet none of the teachers can figure out what kind of magic is in his calabash -- but when one of Kwame's new friends is possessed by an evil magic his power is revealed.
Author
Publisher
Norton Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In this mesmerizing fantasy rooted in Urhobo and West African folklore, sixteen-year-old Naborhi longs for a life away from her small, traditional clan in Kokori. But as her rite of passage approaches and she is betrothed to an arrogant young man, Naborhi feels her dreams slipping away from her. Then Naborhi becomes bonded to a mysterious animal and begins having harrowing visions of a kidnapped boy. She soon meets Atai, the son of an Oracle from...
Author
Publisher
Oceano Travesia
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
Ruby vive en un santuario de vida silvestre, y su cuidador de Ruby del orfanato de elefantes en África donde creció está de visita. Verlo de nuevo le trae una avalancha de recuerdos felices y tristes de su vida antes del circo, y les cuenta a Iván y Bob el tiempo que pasó en la sabana africana.
Ruby lives in a wildlife sanctuary, and Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings...
12) Rechenka's eggs
Author
Publisher
Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
1996.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An injured goose rescued by Babushka, having broken the painted eggs intended for the Easter Festival in Moscva, lays thirteen marvelously colored eggs to replace them, then leaves behind one final miracle in egg form before returning to her own kind.
13) Love, the Earth
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Told from the perspective of the Earth, this moving picture book—part love letter, part rallying cry—tours the epic and ordinary wonders of the natural world and entreats us to do our bit to help the planet in turn. Combining Frances Stickley’s welcoming, rhyming text and spectacular artwork by best-selling illustrator Tim Hopgood, this enchanting celebration is essential reading to connect young minds with the beauty of nature."--
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Every day, more and more people fleeing war in the north show up at Kyung Tak and her family's house on the southeastern shore of Korea. With nowhere else to go, the Taks' home is these migrants' last chance of refuge "before falling into the sea," and the household quickly becomes crowded, hot, and noisy. Then war sirens cry out over Kyung's city too, and her family and their guests take shelter underground. When the sirens stop, Kyung is upset--she...
Author
Series
Winston Chu duology volume 2
Publisher
Disney/Hyperion
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
When San Francisco adults forget who they are and mysterious exotic birds flock to the city, twelve-year-old Winston Chu and friends team up to investigate the strange occurrences and face off against Mr. Pang's older magpie-turned-human brother, Mr. Gu.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, a young boy named Archie learns about community, genuine connection, and how not to lose hope"--
Archie's life--and the whole world--is turned upside down by Covid-19. Suddenly there are no more Friday night dinners out, no more going to school, no more hanging out with friends . . . no leaving the house at all. Even though he's inside with his family all day every day, Archie can't help but feel more alone...
Author
Series
Publisher
Amazon Crossing Kids
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
After a merciless winter, spring has sprung in 1880 Stockholm, and the city awaits the arrival of the SS Vega, the first ship to have sailed the Northeast Passage. Life is busy at the orphanage, but twelve-year-old Mika quickly notices that the older orphans are up to something--and it doesn't look good. When Constable Hoff approaches her with information about thefts around the city, Mika becomes even more concerned about what the other kids are...
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
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Sent to her grandmother's estate in Trinidad, Rika meets a group of kids with elemental powers called Minders, who reveal that her long-lost mom is in danger, sending Rika on a magical adventure where she must learn to believe in herself to destroy evil.
20) Finding bear
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
"While journeying to the northernmost reaches of the Arctic, April Wood discovers a tiny polar bear cub in desperate need of her help, and in freezing temperatures and on dangerous terrain, she must face her deepest fears to save him"--
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