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The donkey egg

Stevens, Janet,


School Library Journal, January 2019. Booklist starred, November 2018. Library Media Connection starred, October 2018. Kirkus Review, December 2018. After fast-talking Fox leaves him with a large, green egg, Bear spends minutes, hours, days, and weeks lovingly caring for it with the help of his neighbor Hare.
Date Published:2019

Eva in the band

Elliott, Rebecca,


When a band drops out of Battle of the Bands Eva and her friends decide to form a band of their own, and when a secret singer joins the chorus it really sounds good, but she flies away before anyone can identify her.
Date Published:2022

Katie the catsitter

Venable, Colleen A. F.,


School Library Journal, January 2021. Booklist, November 2020. Twelve-year-old Katie is dreading the boring summer ahead until she realizes the mysterious neighbor who hired her to catsit is one of the city's greatest supervillains.
Date Published:2021

City spies

Ponti, James,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, After hacking into the foster care computer system to prove wrongdoing by her foster parents, Sara Martinez is offered a chance to join a group of MI6 spies.
Date Published:2021

J.D. and the great barber battle

Dillard, J.,


"1"--Spine. Kirkus Starred, January 2021. "J.D. has a big problem--it's the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut. When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he takes matters into his own hands and discovers that, unlike his mom, he's a genius with the clippers. His work makes him the talk of the town and brings him enough hair business to open a barbershop from his bedroom. But when Henry Jr., the owner of the only official local barbershop, realizes he's losing clients to J.D., he tries to shut him down for good. J.D. decides there's only one way to prove who's the best barber in all of Meridian, Mississippi: Let the people decide in a great barber battle!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

"1"--Spine. Kirkus Starred, January 2021. "J.D. has a big problem--it's the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut. When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he takes matters into his own hands and discovers that, unlike his mom, he's a genius with the clippers. His work makes him the talk of the town and brings him enough hair business to open a barbershop from his bedroom. But when Henry Jr., the owner of the only official local barbershop, realizes he's losing clients to J.D., he tries to shut him down for good. J.D. decides there's only one way to prove who's the best barber in all of Meridian, Mississippi: Let the people decide in a great barber battle!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Dog Man : Grime and punishment /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


"Treehouse Comix proudly presents." Kirkus Reviews Starred, 9/15/2020. After Dog Man is fired from the police department by the mayor, he will need help from all of his friends in order to get his job back and save the town from Grampa Cat and his new invention.
Date Published:2020

Thirst

Bajaj, Varsha,


School Library Journal starred, August 2022. Library Media Connection starred, August 2022. Publishers Weekly, June 2022. Booklist, July 2022. Horn Book, November 2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), July 2022. Kirkus Review, June 2022. "A heroic girl in Mumbai fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity--an act that Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile, in the high-rise building where she just started to work, she discovers that water streams out of every faucet and there's even a rooftop swimming pool. What Minni also discovers there is one of the water mafia bosses. Now she must decide whether to expose him and risk her job and maybe her life. How did something as simple as access to water get so complicated?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

School Library Journal starred, August 2022. Library Media Connection starred, August 2022. Publishers Weekly, June 2022. Booklist, July 2022. Horn Book, November 2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), July 2022. Kirkus Review, June 2022. "A heroic girl in Mumbai fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity--an act that Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile, in the high-rise building where she just started to work, she discovers that water streams out of every faucet and there's even a rooftop swimming pool. What Minni also discovers there is one of the water mafia bosses. Now she must decide whether to expose him and risk her job and maybe her life. How did something as simple as access to water get so complicated?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Pteranodon

Carr, Aaron,


'Pteranodon' introduces readers to where the dinosaur lived, what it ate, and what it looked like.
Date Published:2015

Mousetronaut : based on a (partially) true story /

Kelly, Mark E.,


"A Paula Wiseman Book." School Library Journal, October 2012. Publisher's Weekly, September 2012. New York Times, October 2012. Kirkus Review, September 2012. A small, but plucky, mouse named Mike is sure that he can help the Space Shuttle astronauts, and ends up saving the whole mission.
Date Published:2012

Escape from the Twin Towers

Messner, Kate,


Ranger the time-travelling Golden retriever was trained for search-and-rescue and even though he did not pass the tests he has used his training on his many trips to help people caught up in disasters; now he has arrived at the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001 just as the first plane hits, and he must rescue fifth-graders Risha and Max who are trapped in the wreckage, guide them to safety, and hopefully reunite them with Risha's mother who works on the ninety-first floor.
Date Published:2020

Ranger the time-travelling Golden retriever was trained for search-and-rescue and even though he did not pass the tests he has used his training on his many trips to help people caught up in disasters; now he has arrived at the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001 just as the first plane hits, and he must rescue fifth-graders Risha and Max who are trapped in the wreckage, guide them to safety, and hopefully reunite them with Risha's mother who works on the ninety-first floor.

Date Published:2020

Migration

Kopp, Megan,


Includes index. Looks at animal migration, discussing species survival, habitats, food, different types of migration, and more.
Date Published:2017

Mr. S

Arnaldo, Monica,


When a kindergarten class arrives for the first day at school, they are greeted only by the words "Mr. S" on the chalkboard and a delicious-looking sandwich, resulting in merry mayhem as the kids wonder if the sandwich is their teacher.
Date Published:2023

Guts

Telgemeier, Raina,


"Graphix." Booklist, June 01, 2019. Kirkus, June 01, 2019. Publisher's Weekly starred, May 13, 2019. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2019. Horn book starred, September 2019. School library journal, August 2019. A funny true story from the author's childhood about growing up, anxiety that leads to serious stomach problems, and gathering the courage to explore--and eventually conquer--her fears. In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2019

"Graphix." Booklist, June 01, 2019. Kirkus, June 01, 2019. Publisher's Weekly starred, May 13, 2019. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2019. Horn book starred, September 2019. School library journal, August 2019. A funny true story from the author's childhood about growing up, anxiety that leads to serious stomach problems, and gathering the courage to explore--and eventually conquer--her fears. In graphic novel format.

Date Published:2019

Diary of a wimpy kid : wrecking ball /

Kinney, Jeff,


A home remodeling project for the Heffleys goes horribly wrong and now they have to move.
Date Published:2019

The military vehicles encyclopedia

Ringstad, Arnold,


Learn about the vehicles the US military uses to defend the country.
Date Published:2024

Pig the fibber

Blabey, Aaron,


First published in Australia in 2015 by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd. School library journal, August 01, 2018. Pig the Pug often lies to get what he wants, and blames Trevor the sausage dog for his own misdeeds--but when his latest lie results in an accident and the loss of a tooth he finally learns his lesson (maybe).
Date Published:2018

The brilliant world of Tom Gates

Pichon, Liz,


"Book one"--Front cover. School Library Journal, November 2014. Publisher's Weekly, June 2014. Library Media Connection, January 2015. Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks, spilt water, lightening. Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts, as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton. After gaining five merits for his 'Camping Sucks' holiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill, which is a pity, as he's desperate to impress Amy Porter, who sits next to him.
Date Published:2015

"Book one"--Front cover. School Library Journal, November 2014. Publisher's Weekly, June 2014. Library Media Connection, January 2015. Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks, spilt water, lightening. Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts, as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton. After gaining five merits for his 'Camping Sucks' holiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill, which is a pity, as he's desperate to impress Amy Porter, who sits next to him.

Date Published:2015

Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi : soccer legends face off /

Bischer, Karen,


Soccer legends face off! -- Heights and speed -- Matches played -- Goals -- Assists -- UEFA performances -- La Liga performances -- Hat tricks -- El Clásico performances -- World Cup performances -- Match-winning goals -- Ballon d'Or awards -- Who Is the best?. "Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are soccer superstars! Between the two, Ronaldo has more career goals, but Messi leads in career assists. So which one is the all-time best? Young readers can decide for themselves by comparing the fantastic feats and stunning stats of two legendary pro soccer players"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Soccer legends face off! -- Heights and speed -- Matches played -- Goals -- Assists -- UEFA performances -- La Liga performances -- Hat tricks -- El Clásico performances -- World Cup performances -- Match-winning goals -- Ballon d'Or awards -- Who Is the best?. "Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are soccer superstars! Between the two, Ronaldo has more career goals, but Messi leads in career assists. So which one is the all-time best? Young readers can decide for themselves by comparing the fantastic feats and stunning stats of two legendary pro soccer players"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Winnie : the true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh /

Walker, Sally M.,


"When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear at a train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training during World War I. Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his company's home town, and he brought her along to the military camp in England. Winnie followed Harry everywhere and slept under his cot every night. Before long, she became the regiment's much-loved mascot. But who could care for the bear when Harry went to battle? Harry found just the right place for Winnie--the London Zoo. There a boy named Christopher Robin played with Winnie--he could care for this bear too!"--.
Date Published:2015

"When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear at a train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training during World War I. Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his company's home town, and he brought her along to the military camp in England. Winnie followed Harry everywhere and slept under his cot every night. Before long, she became the regiment's much-loved mascot. But who could care for the bear when Harry went to battle? Harry found just the right place for Winnie--the London Zoo. There a boy named Christopher Robin played with Winnie--he could care for this bear too!"--.

Date Published:2015

Our celebrations

Lawrence, Ellen, 1967-,


Simple text and photographs look at different celebrations and special days from around the world.
Date Published:2019