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Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Walt Disney Animation Studios Wish is set to release Fall 2023, during the Studio's 100th year. A film that could only come from Disney Animation, the epic animated musical is inspired by the legacy of films from the studio and asks the question: "How did the wishing star, upon which so many characters wished, come to be?" The story, set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes can literally come true, follows Asha--an optimist with a sharp wit...
3) Star's magic
Series
Publisher
Random House Childrens Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The story, set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes can literally come true, follows Asha--an optimist with a sharp wit who cares endlessly about her community. In a moment of desperation, Asha makes an impassioned plea to the stars, which is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the most formidable of foes to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Walt Disney Animation Studios Wish is set to release Fall 2023, during the Studio's 100th year. A film that could only come from Disney Animation, the epic animated musical is inspired by the legacy of films from the studio and asks the question: "How did the wishing star, upon which so many characters wished, come to be?" The story, set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes can literally come true, follows Asha--an optimist with a sharp wit...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Wherever you are in this world, in the Northern or Southern hemisphere, in the city or a remote region, Universal Guide to the Night Sky takes you through the remarkable features of planet Earth's starry sky. Receive a personal tour through the wonders of the universe from astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith. Explore comets and meteors, stars, planets, and moons. Find galaxies and glowing gas clouds. Spot supernovae and enjoy eclipses. Learn everything...
8) Stargazers
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear,...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Joe is starstruck, determined to find his way up, up, up to the magical lights in the night sky. "In your dreams!" his pals say. But when Joe and his dad put their heads and hearts together, there's no stopping them. Together they climb ladders, construct towers, and launch rockets in a tireless quest to reach the unreachable. Airy and playful, Gill Smith's dynamic illustrations perfectly complement David Almond's ebullient tale of sky-high courage--and...
11) Star party
Author
Publisher
Minnesota Historical Society Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
From a little cabin on the edge of the wilderness, Grandma and Grandpa invite Nora to her first Star Party. This mysterious celebration happens after dark. Nora wonders: Can I wear pajamas? Will there be snacks? As Grandma leads the way on the forest trail, Nora discovers the wonders of the north woods at night. There are flying squirrels, calling loons, and hooting owls. But when Nora and Grandpa step onto the dock, she finds that the most dazzling...
12) The stars of Din
Author
Publisher
Lil' Libros
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A Din le encanta coleccionar estrellas. Tiene una gran cantidad de ellas y siempre está encantada de compartir su magia con los amigos de su comunidad. Las estrellas de Din son conocidas por crear sonrisas a partir del ceño fruncido y convertir los días azules en juegos alegres. Sin embargo, pronto se ve desafiada por sus nociones preconcebidas cuando sus estrellas no pueden consolar a un oso solitario. Din pronto descubre que el simple arte de...
Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton. Thea Stilton volume 36
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The Thea Sisters are going to New Zealand! Their new friend Charlotte wants to show them the sights, and introduce them to Didi, a skeleton of a bird that went extinct many years ago. But when they get to the mouseum, Didi has gone missing! Can they find the stolen skeleton before it is too late?"--
14) XOXO, Cody: an opinionated homosexual's guide to self-love, relationships, and tactful pettiness
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The beloved Peloton Instructor and Dancing with the Stars finalist chronicles his journey from small town North Carolina to New York City stardom in an empowering essay collection that reveals his secret to success: not taking yourself--or life--too seriously. Cody Rigsby has a lot of opinions: Kevin is the hottest Backstreet Boy; grape jelly is a crime against nature; if you wear flip-flops in New York City, you do not love yourself. But if there...
Series
Call the name of the night volume 3
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Anxious about taking a single step off the property, Mira is crestfallen to learn that her favorite author will be signing books nearby. Can a goat-in-fluffy-costume escort help make her dream come true?!"-Back cover.
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
" A film that could only come from Disney Animation, the epic animated musical is inspired by the legacy of films from the studio and asks the question: “How did the wishing star, upon which so many characters wished, come to be?” The story, set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes can literally come true, follows Asha—an optimist with a sharp wit who cares endlessly about her community. In a moment of desperation, Asha makes an impassioned...
17) A happy place
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Takes readers on a magical, moonlit adventure following a tiny star and invites all to dance with a host of animals. But is it all a dream?"--
18) Space
Author
Series
Publisher
Cottage Door Press, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Your little one is full of wonder! Especially about swirling, whirling, starry, VAST space! Help your baby or toddler discover and understand our solar system, stars, planets, the sun and moon, and how important they all are to our world. Children who learn about the world around us grow up to care about our world. So go outside, stare up at the beautiful night sky, and dare to wonder about what's out in our universe and beyond. Space is wonderful!...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Here's what it is about: For tens of thousands of years, the stars were our constant companions. In the glow of today's artificial lighting, when even professional astronomers study the universe by staring at screens rather than through eyepieces, we have forgotten this intimacy with the cosmos. Roberto Trotta is here to remind us: one of our species' most enduring and (literally) universal relationships has been with the night sky itself. In Starborn,...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Every night after his mom reads him three stories, Milo, who misses spending time with his absent father, carefully slides out from under the covers (without waking his mom) and tiptoes to the open window to wait for the friendly comet that will take him far above the clouds to help the Keeper of Stars. At the end of a long day, there's lots to clean up in the sky: balloons, stray feathers, and once, even a befuddled paraglider! Together, Milo and...
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