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The pigeon will ride the roller coaster!

Willems, Mo,


Includes a gatefold page. . Booklist starred, September 2022. Kirkus Review, July 2022. Pigeon experiences an emotional loop-de-loop as he anticipates his turn to ride the roller coster.
Date Published:2022

Sky color

Reynolds, Peter, 1961-,


School Library Journal, October 2012. Booklist starred, July 2012. Publisher's Weekly, June 2012. Kirkus Review, July 2012. A teacher asks Marisol, who loves to paint, to help create a mural in the school library, but when Marisol does not have blue to use for the sky, she watches day turn to night and begins to dream.
Date Published:2012

The pout-pout fish goes to school : a Pout-pout fish adventure /

Diesen, Deborah,


Mr. Fish recalls how, on his very first day of school, he anxiously went to one classroom after another watching students do things he could not, until Miss Hewitt showed him to the room that was right for beginners.
Date Published:2014

Can I play too?

Willems, Mo,


Kirkus Starred, May 2010. Horn Book, October 2010. Elephant and Piggie learn to play catch with their new friend Snake.
Date Published:2010

Dirt bikes

Shaffer, Lindsay,


School Library Journal, November 2018. Explores dirt bikes, including the X-Games, the history, features, and more.
Date Published:2019

Captain Underpants and the sensational saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot #12

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


George and Harold and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have been taking turns going to school, but when the doubles fall prey to their gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, and his method of mind control that turns students into attentive, obedient, perfect children, it is up to original George and Harold to strike back.
Date Published:2021

Babymouse, Vol. 07 : Skater Girl.

Holm, Jennifer L.,


Babymouse is sad because everyone has a special talent and she doesn't know what hers is, so she starts ice skating and is excited when an Olympic coach notices her skills.
Date Published:2007

Symbiosis

Zayarny, Jack,


Includes index. Discusses the animal adaptation of symbiosis, a relationship between two different species that is helpful to at least one.
Date Published:2017

Veterans Day

Worsley, Arlene,


Includes index. Discusses the history of Veterans Day, describes how it is celebrated, and includes a related poem, activity, and recipe.
Date Published:2016

The old truck

Pumphrey, Jarrett,


School Library Journal starred, December 2019. Booklist starred, November 2019. Pub Weekly, November 2019. Kirkus Starred, October 2019. "On a small family farm, an old truck falls into disrepair and lies nearly forgotten, except by the family's daughter. The truck has been part of her daydreams as she grows up and develops strength and independence. As an industrious young woman, she pulls the rusted and overgrown vehicle from its almost-grave and restores it"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

School Library Journal starred, December 2019. Booklist starred, November 2019. Pub Weekly, November 2019. Kirkus Starred, October 2019. "On a small family farm, an old truck falls into disrepair and lies nearly forgotten, except by the family's daughter. The truck has been part of her daydreams as she grows up and develops strength and independence. As an industrious young woman, she pulls the rusted and overgrown vehicle from its almost-grave and restores it"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Tanks

Dieker, Wendy Strobel,


This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about tanks and how they keep soldiers safe in battle.
Date Published:2020

A big mooncake for Little Star

Lin, Grace,


School Library Journal starred, July 2018. Horn Book Starred, July 2018. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, July 2018. Pub Weekly, June 2018. Booklist, May 2018. Kirkus Starred, May 2018. New York Times, November 2018. "Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a big moon cookie and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

School Library Journal starred, July 2018. Horn Book Starred, July 2018. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, July 2018. Pub Weekly, June 2018. Booklist, May 2018. Kirkus Starred, May 2018. New York Times, November 2018. "Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a big moon cookie and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2018

Junie B., first grader : turkeys we have loved and eaten (and other thankful stuff) /

Park, Barbara,


"A Stepping Stone book." To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Mr. Scary's first grade class prepares a Thankful List for the school contest, but Junie B. Jones finds it hard to be grateful for squash or Tattletale May.
Date Published:2012

Carl and the meaning of life

Freedman, Deborah, 1960-, (Deborah Jane),


School Library Journal starred, March 2019. Booklist starred, March 2019. Publishers Weekly, February 2019. Horn Book, March 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), March 2019. Kirkus Review, February 2019. Library Media Connection starred, May 2019. "When a field mouse asks Carl the earthworm why he tunnels through the dirt, Carl doesn't have an answer, so he sets off to find out"--OCLC.
Date Published:2019

Unspeakable : the Tulsa Race Massacre /

Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-,


Booklist starred, December 15, 2020. Kirkus starred, December 01, 2020. Publisher's Weekly starred, January 04, 2021. Horn book starred, January 2021. School library journal starred, February 2021. Provide a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history.
Date Published:2021

Chez Bob

Shea, Bob,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Bob the alligator is hungry, so he comes up with a brilliant idea for a restaurant. He opens Chez Bob, a birdseed restaurant on his nose so birds will land on him and he can eat them. His first customer says he will tell all his friends about Bob's restaurant, so Bob decides not to eat the bird. Soon, birds from all over arrive to eat at his restaurant and a small town sprouts up around Bob. When a storm arrives, the birds fly into Bob's mouth, and he realizes it is his chance to eat the birds. He thinks about how much he would miss his new friends if he ate them and decides to set them free.
Date Published:2021

Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Bob the alligator is hungry, so he comes up with a brilliant idea for a restaurant. He opens Chez Bob, a birdseed restaurant on his nose so birds will land on him and he can eat them. His first customer says he will tell all his friends about Bob's restaurant, so Bob decides not to eat the bird. Soon, birds from all over arrive to eat at his restaurant and a small town sprouts up around Bob. When a storm arrives, the birds fly into Bob's mouth, and he realizes it is his chance to eat the birds. He thinks about how much he would miss his new friends if he ate them and decides to set them free.

Date Published:2021

Creepy crayon

Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-,


"When Jasper Rabbit finds a purple crayon willing to do his schoolwork for him, he is elated--at first"--.
Date Published:2022

Creepy carrots

Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-,


The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes.
Date Published:2012

Top story

Yang, Kelly,


"Mia Tang is at the top of her game! She's spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco's Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles, it's the place to find a great story--one she hopes to publish while attending journalism camp at the Tribune. But this trip has as many bumps as the hills of San Francisco... 1. Mia's camp is full of older kids, with famous relatives, fancy laptops, and major connections! Can she compete with just her pen and passion? 2. Lupe's thinking about skipping ahead to college! Will Mia ever get a chance to just chill with her best friend? 3. Jason's crushing hard on a new girl. For the first time ever, Mia is speechless...and jealous. Can she find the courage to tell Jason--gulp--that she has a crush on him? Even for the best writers, it's not always easy to find the right words. But if anyone can tell a top story, it's Mia Tang!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

"Mia Tang is at the top of her game! She's spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco's Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles, it's the place to find a great story--one she hopes to publish while attending journalism camp at the Tribune. But this trip has as many bumps as the hills of San Francisco... 1. Mia's camp is full of older kids, with famous relatives, fancy laptops, and major connections! Can she compete with just her pen and passion? 2. Lupe's thinking about skipping ahead to college! Will Mia ever get a chance to just chill with her best friend? 3. Jason's crushing hard on a new girl. For the first time ever, Mia is speechless...and jealous. Can she find the courage to tell Jason--gulp--that she has a crush on him? Even for the best writers, it's not always easy to find the right words. But if anyone can tell a top story, it's Mia Tang!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Dog Man : Fetch-22 /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


"Tree House Comix proudly presents." Chiefly illustrations. "Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their pawstogether and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them!"--
Date Published:2019

"Tree House Comix proudly presents." Chiefly illustrations. "Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their pawstogether and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them!"--

Date Published:2019