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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Wonder Cat Kyuu-chan (Wonder Cat Kyuu-chan, Vol 1) by Sasami Nitori
An adorable, full-color manga series about a young man who rescues a very special cat.
There’s more to this kitty than meets the eye! Kyuu-chan loves snacks, cuddles, and bow ties, but most of all loves Hinata, the young professional who adopted this mischievous wonder cat into... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Sunny Makes a Splash: A Graphic Novel (Sunny, Bk 4) by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew...
The Sunny series brings Sunny into a sink-or-swim summer, where she needs to float her first job and dive into her first maybe-flirtation.
It's summer, and Sunny is BORED. Most of her friends are out of town. Her mom wants her to baby-sit way more than Sunny wants to baby-sit. There's... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Pony by R. J. Palacio
An enthralling adventure about a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide.
Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone,... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Pretty Guilty Women by Gina LaManna
Four Women. Four Confessions. One Murder.
Something has gone terribly wrong at the Banks wedding. A man is dead. Four different women rush to offer confessions, each insisting that they committed the crime alone.
Ginger is holding her family together by a thread, and this wedding weekend... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munr...
From the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd, hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask. Millions of people visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe?s iconic webcomic. His stick-figure drawings about science, technology, language,... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris (Illustrator)
A majestic polar bear heads out on a mysterious walk in a dazzling, playful collaboration from an exciting pair of picture-book creators.
Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Three Billy Goats Buenos by Susan Middleton Elya & Miguel Ordonez (Illustrato...
Humor abounds in this masterfully-bilingual twist on "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" that dares to ask the question: why is that troll so grumpy anyway?
Three little cabritos have a clever plan to get past the grumpiest troll in the land. But then one of the billy goats... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Federico and the Wolf by Rebecca J. Gomez & Elisa Chavarri (Illustrator)
Clever Federico outsmarts el lobo in this fresh and funny Mexican-American take on Little Red Riding Hood.
With his red hoodie on and his bicycle basket full of food, Federico is ready to visit Abuelo. But on the way, he meets a hungry wolf. And now his grandfather bears a striking... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog by David LaRochelle & Mike Wohnoutka (Illu...
Move over, Spot. . . . Spoofing classic primers, Max the Dog talks back to the book in a twist that will have fans of funny early readers howling.
See Max. Max is not a cat -- Max is a dog. But much to Max’s dismay, the book keeps instructing readers to “see the cat.”... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars by Seth Fishman & ‎ Isabel Greenberg (Illustra...
Did you know that the earth is covered in three trillion trees? And that seven billion people weigh about the same as ten quadrillion ants? Our world is full of constantly changing numbers, from a hundred billion trillion stars in space to thirty-seven billion rabbits on Earth. Can you imagine... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
A Man and His Cat 1 by Umi Sakurai
The top manga launch in Japan in the first half of 2018, A Man and His Cat was also voted one of the top ten manga of 2018 by Japanese bookstore employees nationwide. Having won hearts and topped charts in Japan, this hotly anticipated series about an older gentleman and his unique, adorable cat... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Hike by Pete Oswald
Take to the trails for a celebration of nature — and a day spent with dad.
In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they’re going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges,... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Leather Apron Club: Benjamin Franklin, His Son Billy & America's First Circulatin...
A powerful celebration of libraries from master storyteller Jane Yolen. Benjamin Franklin introduces his son Billy to the Leather Apron Club, where it's love at first page.
When Billy's father Benjamin Franklin announces that Billy and his lazy cousin James will soon have a tutor,... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Never Let Me Go (Movie Tie-In Edition) (Vintage International) by Kazuo Ishiguro
From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Remains of the Day and When We Were Orphans, comes an unforgettable edge-of-your-seat mystery that is at once heartbreakingly tender and morally courageous about what it means to be human.Hailsham seems like a pleasant English boarding school, far from... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
A Man and His Cat, Vol 2 by Umi Sakurai
His days as an unwanted, overlooked piece of merchandise a distant memory, Fukumaru is now well and truly Mr. Kanda's cat. He's gained a lot in the process, not least of which is his very own name! But Fukumaru isn't the only one getting something out of this relationship. First-time... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Written in Bone: Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind by Sue Black
A tour through the human skeleton and the secrets our bones reveal, from the author of All That Remains
In her memoir All That Remains, internationally renowned forensic anthropologist and human anatomist Dame Sue Black recounted her life lived eye to eye with the Grim Reaper.... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Cat Problems (Animal Problems) by Jory John & Lane Smith (Illustrator)
What could a pampered house cat possibly have to complain about? This latest collaboration from picture book superstars -- and cat devotees -- Lane Smith and Jory John brings with it a hilarious set of feline problems!
Just like most cats, this cat lives an extremely comfortable life. But he... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Up On Bob by Mary Sullivan
Bob the dog doesn’t mind hard work when it means he can reward himself with a nap. But Someone is watching him sleep! Hopefully they will just go away if Bob lies really still. But Someone, who happens to be a cat, has other things in mind.
Up on Bob is a... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall
A lavish new picture book from Caldecott-winner Sophie Blackall that will transport readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor!
Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around. Inside, the daily life of a... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
How Innovation Works: And Why It Flourishes in Freedom by Matt Ridley
Building on his national bestseller The Rational Optimist, Matt Ridley chronicles the history of innovation, and how we need to change our thinking on the subject.
Innovation is the main event of the modern age, the reason we experience both dramatic improvements in our living... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Family Money by Chad Zunker
A dead man’s secrets put a family in peril in a twisting novel of suspense...
Alex Mahan is married to his high school sweetheart, Taylor. They have two daughters and a beautiful home, and Alex’s startup business is about to explode thanks to massive private funding from his... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
It's Not What You Thought it Would Be by Lizzy Stewart
This poignant coming-of-age story follows several young women on their circuitous paths to adulthood.
A young girl imagines a grand future for herself, far from the drab British suburbs. Two friends, once inseparable, find their connection gradually slipping away. Three women discuss how life... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Little Wolves by Svenja Herrmann & Jozef Wilkon (Illustrator)
A journey of discovery through the nocturnal forest!
While mother wolf is on the hunt, her four little wolves venture out of their burrows for the first time to find a night filled with new scents and promises.
After befriending a hedgehog, discovering their own reflections, and... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting (Large Print) by Lisa Genov...
Have you ever felt a crushing wave of panic when you can't for the life of you remember the name of that actor in the movie you saw last week, or you walk into a room only to forget why you went there in the first place? If you're over forty, you're probably not laughing. You might... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Being Texan: Essays, Recipes, and Advice for the Lone Star Way of Life by Editors of ...
The editors of Texas Monthly explore what it means to be a Texan in this anthology packed with essays, reportage, recipes, and recommendations from their renowned list of contributors.
Big hats, big trucks, big oil fortunes -- Texas clichés all. And while those elements do... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Negative Cat by Sophie Blackall
Sophie Blackall spins a winning tale about Max, a feline whose behavior doesn't win any raves, except from the boy who believes in him and finds a way to turn a negative into a positive.
When a boy is FINALLY allowed to get a cat, he has no doubts about which one to bring home from the... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Gravity Tree: The True Story of a Tree That Inspired the World by Anna Crowley Re...
A tree may seem like a rather ordinary thing. But hundreds of years ago, a tree was about to embark on an extraordinary journey. And it all started with just a speck of a seed. . . .
It began in the 1600s with a seed that became the tree that grew the apple that fell right before Isaac... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
A Secret Shared by Patricia MacLachlan
Patricia MacLachlan paints a moving portrait of what it means to be a family, the power of love, and the importance of bringing the truth out into the light, in this beautiful and profound story about adoption.
Nora and Ben’s younger sister Birdy loves to keep secrets. She surprises her... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Silence of the Girls (Women of Troy, Bk 1) (Large Print) by Pat Barker
The ancient city of Troy has withstood a decade under siege of the powerful Greek army, which continues to wage bloody war over a stolen woman: Helen. In the Greek camp, another woman watches and waits for the war's outcome: Briseis. She was queen of one of Troy's neighboring kingdoms... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Narwhal's School of Awesomeness (Narwhal and Jelly, Bk 6) by Ben Clanton
Narwhal and Jelly become the coolest teachers in the world wide waters in the hilarious sixth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series!
Dive into four new stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming substitute teachers! The two best friends come across an enthusiastic school of fish... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
We can’t choose what we inherit. But can we choose who we become?
In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett’s death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording.... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
One of Us Is Lying (One of Us Is Lying, Bk 1) by Karen M. McManus
One of Us Is Lying is the story of what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone has something to hide.
On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention.
Bronwyn, the brain, is... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
This Is Not Enough (You Are Not Small) by Anna Kang & Christopher Weyant (Illustr...
Finding a gift for your best pal isn’t always easy in this fun tale from an award-winning author and illustrator.
Two friends are excited about getting presents for each other. But when they try to find just the right gift, nothing seems good enough. From skywriting to painting to... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Why Longfellow Lied: The Truth About Paul Revere's Midnight Ride by Jeff Lantos
Paul Revere's daring midnight ride made him an instant celebrity, right? Wrong! At first, no one in Boston even wanted to mention it. Jeff Lantos pulls apart Longfellow's famous poem "Paul Revere's Ride" to unravel how and why he twisted historical facts.
Do you know how... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Every Second: 100 Lightning Strikes, 8,000 Scoops of Ice Cream, 200,000 Text Messages...
Have you ever wondered what happens around the world in each and every second of the day? How many text messages are sent? How much ice cream is eaten? How many plastic bottles are recycled?
This striking portrait of our world in numbers makes statistics fun and accessible to kids!
Every... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Efficient, Inventive 'Often Annoying' Melvil Dewey by Alexis O'Neill & Edwin ...
The Efficient, Inventive (Often Annoying) Melvil Dewey
Melvil Dewey's love of organization and words drove him to develop and implement his Dewey Decimal system, leaving a significant and lasting impact in libraries across the country.
When Melvil Dewey realized every library... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
A Raven Named Grip: How a Bird Inspired Two Famous Writers, Charles Dickens and Edgar...
The endearing true story of how a love of birds connected and inspired two literary giants--Charles Dickens and Edgar Allan Poe.
Years before Edgar Allan Poe's raven said "Nevermore," Charles Dickens' pet raven, Grip, was busy terrorizing the Dickens children and eating... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Bike & Trike by Elizabeth Verdick & Brian Biggs (Illustrator)
A sweet and relatable story that explores universal themes of friendship and growing up.
Look out, world! There’s a shiny, new Bike in town. But what does this mean for rusty, old Trike?
Trike is a rusty little fellow, a trusty little fellow, on three worn-down wheels. Now that Lulu... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
When Grandfather Flew by Patricia Maclachlan & Chris Sheban (Illustrator)
A grieving boy remembers his grandfather and the hobby they shared, in this moving evocation of love and loss by a Newbery Medalist.
Milo's grandfather is fascinated by birds. He admires their freedom and never loses an opportunity to point out the things that make each one... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Cats Will Be Cats: The Ultimate Cat Quotebook by Brooke Jorden
"The mathematical probability of a common cat doing exactly as it pleases is the one scientific absolute in the world."
—Lynn M. Osband
Cats -- either you love ’em or you love to hate ’em, but no one can deny that these little felines are fascinating creatures.... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Anna Strong: A Spy During the American Revolution by Sarah Glenn Marsh & Sarah Gr...
The thrilling true story of the female spy who helped save the American Revolution.
Anna Smith Strong (1740–1812) was a fearless woman who acted as a spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Recruited by Washington’s spymaster, Major Benjamin Tallmadge, she joined... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom by Connie Schofield-...
An awe-inspiring African American woman! A talented seamstress, born a slave, bought freedom for herself and her son.
Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley was born in 1818, enslaved to a Virginian plantation owner. As a teenager, Lizzy was sent to work as the only slave on a small plantation, where the... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Supergirl Adventures: Girl of Steel by Evan Dorkin & Sarah Dyer & Bruce Timm ...
Collects Superman Adventures (1996-2002) #21, 39, and 52, and Justice League Unlimited (2004-2008) #7.
Written by Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, Mark Millar, and Adam Beechen. Art by Bret Blevins, Ethen Beavers, Carlo Barberi, Jim Royal, and Terry Austin. Cover by Bruce... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Spies: Noor Inayat Khan (Choose Your Own Adventure Spies) by Rana Tahir
Choose Your Own Adventure SPIES: Noor Inayat Khan by Rana Tahir puts YOU in the shoes of a real-life Princess turned war hero and spy. 9-12 year old readers will brave the many dangers of war, and ultimately become the first female radio operator to enter Nazi-occupied France during World... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Long, Tall Lincoln (I Can Read Level 2) by Jennifer Dussling & Ko Chin (Illustrat...
Abraham Lincoln didn’t look like a president. He didn’t always act like a president, either -- he liked to wrestle with his sons and tell jokes. But he always fought for fairness, freedom, and unity.
Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Abraham Lincoln’s life... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader (I Can Read Level 2) by Sarah Albee
The life of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is introduced in this early reader biography.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed it was possible to change the world with peaceful protest. His powerful words and actions helped the civil rights movement achieve many great changes. His... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Y'all: The Definitive Guide to Being a Texan by Jay Sauceda
The Lone Star state can seem like an enigma to those who have never had the pleasure of spending time there. Texans seem to walk differently, talk differently, and dress differently than any other people in the nation. Jay B. Sauceda, a Texas native, understands the trouble that ?foreigners?... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Girls Who Went Away: The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Ado...
In this deeply moving and myth-shattering work, Ann Fessler brings out into the open for the first time the astonishing untold history of the million and a half women who surrendered children for adoption due to enormous family and social pressure in the decades before Roe v. Wade. An adoptee... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Orphans of Davenport: Eugenics, the Great Depression, and the War over Children's...
The fascinating -- and eerily timely -- tale of the forgotten Depression-era psychologists who launched the modern science of childhood development.
“Doomed from birth” was how psychologist Harold Skeels described two toddler girls at the Iowa Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century (Large Print) by Jessica Bru...
From the beet fields of North Dakota to the National Forest campgrounds of California to Amazon’s CamperForce program in Texas, employers have discovered a new, low-cost labor pool, made up largely of transient older Americans. Finding that social security comes up short, often underwater... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth by Sean Rubin
In the 1970s, nestled between the newly completed Twin Towers in New York City, a Callery pear tree was planted. Over the years, the tree provided shade for people looking for a place to rest and a home for birds, along with the first blooms of spring.
On September 11, 2001, everything... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Soosie: The Horse That Saved Shabbat by Temi Lehman-Wilzig & Menahem Halberstadt ...
Every Shabbat Jacob and his horse Soosie set out to deliver Ezra and Esther’s delicious challahs to their Jerusalem neighbors. But what happens when Jacob is sick? Will everyone get their challah in time for Shabbat? This heart-warming story is based on the history of Angel Bakery, the... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Only Margaret: A Story about Margaret Wise Brown (Incredible Lives for Young Readers)...
When Halley’s comet arrived in 1910, so did an extraordinary person: Margaret Wise Brown. Margaret had a boundless imagination and a gift for spinning stories. Most grown-ups thought children’s books were frivolous and silly, but Margaret didn’t agree. Could writing stories for... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky by Jory John & Pete Oswa...
Halloween is the Bad Seed’s favorite holiday of the year. But what’s a seed to do when he can’t find a show-stopping costume for the big night? Postpone trick-or-treating for everyone, of course! Can he get a costume together in time? Or will this seed return to... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Simon's Cat in Kitten Chaos by Simon Tofield
With over 200 million hits on YouTube, Simon's Cat is a genuine word-of-mouth phenomenon. Fans from all over the world have fallen for this adorable but anarchic feline who will do just about anything to be fed. Simon Tofield's beautiful drawings and warm humor come alive on... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Gingerbread Pup (Step into Reading) by Maribeth Boelts & Hollie Hibbert (Illu...
You've heard of the Gingerbread boy, but what about his pup? This fun Step 3 early reader puts a great spin on the classic fairytale.
Evalina desperately wants a dog, so she bakes one out of gingerbread and he springs to life! But the gingerbread pup gets into mischief all over town and... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Peanut Butter and Jelly (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #3) by Ben Clanton
Narwhal's obsession with his new favorite food leads him into hijinks and hilarity in the third book of this all-star early graphic novel series!
Narwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession . . . peanut butter! He's so obsessed he even wants to change his name to . . . that's... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Longest Storm by Dan Yaccarino
This heartwarming family story from acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino features a father and his kids who are stuck inside the house together — and figure out how to connect and overcome conflict.
No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long.... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Chalk Giraffe by Kirsty Paxton & Megan Lotter (Illustrator)
A little girl's imagination springs to life when the chalk giraffe she drew on the pavement begins talking to her. But then the fickle giraffe begins making demands, and the girl must draw surroundings to fulfill his requests...a tree, soft grass, and animal friends. But nothing seems to... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
A Donkey Reads by Muriel Mandell
A lushly illustrated, fanciful adaptation of a Turkish fable tells the tale of a poor villager named Mustafo, who must give a gift of tribute to his tyrannical Mongol ruler. When Mustafo presents his old donkey, his only posession, the Mongol is furious and threatens to kill the villager. But... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Don't Ever Cross That Road! An Armadillo Story by Conrad J. Storad
Why should an armadillo NEVER cross a road? Because he may never get to the other side! In this delightful book, a teacher armadillo tells his class about their prehistoric ancestora glyptodont weighing nearly two tons. He describes where armadillos live, how they spend their time, and... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Mary Seacole: Bound for the Battlefield by Susan Goldman Rubin & Richie Pope (Ill...
The life of pioneering Jamaican nurse Mary Seacole gets its dramatic due in a sweeping and stunning biography.
Mary Seacole spent much of her life on the front lines of the Crimean War, ministering to the wounded, caring for soldiers, and making her mark on the world of medicine. This... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Wonder Cat Kyuu-chan Vol. 3 by Sasami Nitori
KYUU-CHAN’S ADVENTURES CONTINUE IN THIS DELIGHTFUL THIRD VOLUME!
As the bond between Hinata and his wonder cat deepens, their antics only grow wackier! While Kyuu-chan discovers how to make popcorn and do laundry, Hinata learns to love exercise. Plus, witness the heartwarming return of... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Are You Smarter Than a Shark? by David George Gordon & Josh Lynch (Illustrator)
Are You Smarter Than a Shark?: Learn How Sharks Survive in their Watery World - 100+ Facts about Sharks!
People once thought that sharks weren’t very smart. It turns out those people were WRONG! Wise-cracking sharks set the record straight in this funny, fact-filled book for young... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Chez Bob by Bob Shea
A kid-pleasing read-aloud about a devious alligator who learns to love!
Welcome to Chez Bob, which seems like a real restaurant...until you realize...it's on an alligator's NOSE! Bob's got a hidden plan for his customers: "Birds will come to eat, but I will eat... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
I Want That Love (Tyrannosaurus Series) by Tatsuya Miyanishi
Although Tyrannosaurus storms around saying that power is everything in the world, he realizes he is getting weaker with age. After his tail gets bitten in a run-in with Masiakasaurus, some young Triceratops nurse him back to health. Touched by their innocent hearts, Tyrannosaurus begins to feel... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
You Are My Best Friend (Tyrannosaurus, Bk 2) by Tatsuya Miyanishi
Once upon a time a violent, mean, selfish Tyrannosaurus roamed the land, and all the other animals feared him. One day, while chasing other animals, the Tyrannosaurus falls into the ocean. The Elasmosaurus, who lives in the sea, saves his life, and the Tyrannosaurus says “thank you”... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
You Look Yummy! (Tyrannosaurus Series) by Tatsuya Miyanishi
This sweet tale about the love between father and son is the first in a tremendously popular Tyrannosaurus series in 12 titles to date, with combined sales in excess of 3 million copies in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan and France. A long, long time ago, a baby Ankylosaurus is born on a volcano... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Bling! 100 Fun Facts About Rocks and Gems (National Geographic Readers, Level 3) by E...
Get ready to be dazzled by some of the shiniest, most colorful, usefulâۥand even dangerousâۥrocks, minerals, and gems on the planet!
In this Level 3 reader, discover fascinating facts about the incredible rocks and minerals under our feet and deep in Earth’s crust.... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Cook and the King by Julia Donaldson & David Roberts (Illustrator)
The king searches his kingdom far and wide for the perfect cook. He’s very particular, and none of the cooks can get the job done just right. Until the king meets Wobbly Bob. The king thinks Wobbly Bob might be the perfect fit, but there’s just one small hitch -- Wobbly Bob is afraid... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Alphabet War: A Story About Dyslexia by Diane Burton Robb
When Adam started kindergarten, the teacher wanted him to learn about letters. But "p" looked like "q," and "b" looked like "d." Adam would rather color or mold clay. In first grade, his teacher wanted him to put the letters into words so he could read. That was the beginning of the Alphabet... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
I See You, Buddha by Josh Bartok & Demi (Illustrator)
If Dr. Seuss were drawing on classical Buddhist texts for inspiration, this is what he’d write -- with playful yet traditional illustrations.
An instant classic, this book will help children (and their parents) learn patience and to see the good in everyone-- including themselves! It... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
How to Tie a Shoe: & Other Big Adventures (Penny Candy Handbooks) by Skip Hill
Every kid knows that tying a shoe can be a big adventure, especially in a world full of spaghetti, birds’ nests, camping trips, and seeing old friends after summer break.
How to Tie a Shoe & Other Big Adventures is the first in a series of handbooks by Penny Candy Books... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
When the Schools Shut Down: A Young Girl's Story of Virginia's by Yolanda Gladden &am...
An awe-inspiring autobiographical picture book about a young African American girl who lived during the shutdown of public schools in Farmville, Virginia, following the landmark civil rights case Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka.
Most people think that the Brown vs. Board of... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Seagull & Sea Dragon by Sydni Gregg
Debut author-illustrator Sydni Gregg explores the unlikely friendship between a seagull and sea dragon?and how their two worlds might be more similar than they ever could imagine.
Meet Seagull.
Meet Sea Dragon.
One comes from the sky.
One comes from the sea.
And both are scared of the... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Jordan River Rules: 10 God-Given Strategies for Moving Forward by Robert J. Morga...
In 2001, The Red Sea Rules showed up on bookshelves, telling the story of the Israelites at the Red Sea. The Lord parted the waters for them, showing us that the same God who leads us into difficulty will lead us out.
But do you know God parted the waters for His people a second... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he'd had three months to write. It was due the next day. We were out at our family cabin in Bolinas, and he was at the kitchen table close to tears, surrounded by binder paper... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
I Will Love You Forever (Tyrannosaurus Series) by Tatsuya Miyanishi
A female Maiasaura finds a lost egg in the forest and decides to look after it with her own egg. Surprisingly, a baby Tyrannosaurus hatches from the egg. The greathearted mother accepts and raises him as her own son, Heart. One day, Heart goes to pick berries and comes across another... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Do Not Open This Book! by Michaela Muntean & Pascal Lemaitre (Illustrator)
"Excuse me, but who do you think you are, opening this book when the cover clearly says, DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK? The reason you weren't supposed to open this book is because it is not yet written!...You think it's easy to put words together? Hah! Now go away--I need time to... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Goodnight, Astronaut by Scott Kelly & Izzy Burton (Illustrator)
The second picture book from astronaut Scott Kelly follows his adventure-seeking travels through some of the wild places he's slept! Young readers will be delighted by the playful text and encouraging message to dream of the stars.
Scott Kelly was born for adventure. But exploring takes a... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Hurricane: My Story of Resilience (I, Witness, Bk 2) by Salvador Gomez-Colon & Da...
Launching a propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young man shares how he combated Puerto Rico’s public health emergency after Hurricane Maria.
Suffering heavy damage in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017, Puerto Rican communities lacked access to clean water and electricity.... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed
Weaving together American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed’s On Juneteenth provides a historian’s view of the country’s long road to Juneteenth, recounting both its origins in Texas and the enormous hardships that... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
What a Lucky Day! by Jashar Awan
OH NO! BAD LUCK!
A black cat crossed my path!
I won’t catch anything today!
Four animals are off to the lake to go fishing, but each thinks the other will wreck their day.
Raccoons are thieves.
Frogs give you warts.
Storks deliver babies.
Wait. What?
Where did these... more
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121
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Treasure (Caldecott Honor Books) by Uri Shulevitz
Three times a voice comes to Isaac in his dreams and tells him to go to the capital city and look for a treasure under the bridge by the royal palace. Feeling a little foolish perhaps, but determined to see for himself if the dream is true, Isaac sets out on his long journey. What he finds... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Tuberculosis: How the White Death Changed History (Infected!) by Mark K. Lewis
For many years, patients with tuberculosis had to live in sanitoriums to stop the spread of infection. Treatments included removing ribs and lungs. Read this book to learn more about the history of the infectious disease known as the white death.
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Agent Lion and the Case of the Missing Party by Jacky Davis & David Soman
Agent Lion is back, and it’s PARTY TIME!
Petunia’s birthday is today, and she’s got everything a birthday girl needs: An excited smile. The perfect bow. A big party
Wait . . . where is the party?! It was just here a second ago! The balloons, streamers, and guests are all... more
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132
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Johnny's Pheasant by Cheryl Minnema & Julie Flett (Illustrator)
An encounter with a pheasant (which may or may not be sleeping) takes a surprising turn in this sweetly serious and funny story of a Native American boy and his grandma
"Pull over, Grandma! Hurry!” Johnny says. Grandma does, and Johnny runs to show her what he spotted near... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Draw Me a Story (The One and Only Ivan) by Beth Ferry & Gonzalo Kenny (Illustrato...
Based on a true story, this beautifully illustrated picture books tells the sweet story of Ruby and Ivan: a tale of friendship, courage, and creativity.
Ivan is a gorilla in captivity. Life wasn't always that way, but he has trouble remembering a time when he wasn't living... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Home Is in Between by Mitali Perkins & Lavanya Naidu (Illustrator)
In the timely yet timeless picture book Home Is in Between, critically acclaimed author Mitali Perkins and illustrator Lavanya Naidu describe the experience of navigating multiple cultures and embracing the complex but beautiful home in between.
Shanti misses the warm monsoon rains in... more
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142
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Peace by Miranda Paul & Baptiste Paul & Esteli Meza (Illustrator)
Peace is on purpose. Peace is a choice. Peace lets the smallest of us have a voice.
From a hello and pronouncing your friend’s name correctly to giving more than you take and saying I’m sorry, this simple concept book explores definitions of peace and actions small and big... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Like Best Friends by Bob Raczka & Merrilee Liddiard (Illustrator)
Boy meets girl in this story of reluctant friendship that introduces young readers to the concept of similes
Summer drags, like a book that starts out good, then isn’t. The boy is bored, like a frog waiting for a fly to buzz by. So the boy hops on his bike and heads for the playground,... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Real Superheroes: A Celebration of Essential Workers by Julia Seal
Some superheroes have capes and trusty sidekicks too, but how many of these superheroes have ever rescued you?
Who are the real superheroes that keep our world safe? This charming picture book by author-illustrator Julia Seal celebrates the brave, everyday heroes who keep our world turning... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Just Being Dali: The Story of Artist Salvador Dali by Amy Guglielmo & Brett Helqu...
Salvador Dalí just couldn't help being himself. When he was little, he wasn't like the other children; he was a daydreamer who liked to play pretend. When he grew up, he became an artist, but he didn't want to make art that looked like everyone else's.
He became the... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Books by Horseback: A Librarian's Brave Journey to Deliver Books to Children by Emma ...
Books By Horseback is a breathtaking adventure of a heroic Pack Horse Librarian who braves the harsh terrain of rural Kentucky to bring books to children who need them.
During the Great Depression, food, education, and opportunities were scarce. Kentucky had fallen behind its neighboring... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Bad Cat by Nicola O'Byrne
It's not easy saying sorry, and this hilarious picture book about manners proves just how hard it can be.
Fluffykins is a lovely cat, isn't he? Just look at him. He wouldn't do anything naughty . . . would he? But what's this? He's knocked over the flowers, tangled up all... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
When Mom's Away by Layla Ahmad & Farida Zaman (Illustrator)
Things are changing for one little girl whose mom is a busy doctor. When her mom has to be in quarantine -- ۥsleeping on a cot in their garage to keep the family safe from the virus -- ۥthe girl does her best to be brave. She and her dad spend time together, she goes to school online, and... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
A Man and His Cat, Vol 05 by Umi Sakurai
Having won hearts and topped charts in Japan, this hotly anticipated series about an older gentleman and his unique, adorable cat is available in English for the first time!
Spying a bedraggled cat outside the window one day, Fukumaru is shocked to realize that the he and the stranger are... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Hold On to Your Music: The Inspiring True Story of the Children of Willesden Lane by ...
Discover the inspiring illustrated true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane.
In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
There lived a girl named Petra Peña, who wanted nothing more than to be a storyteller, like her abuelita.
But Petra's world is ending. Earth has been destroyed by a comet, and only a few hundred scientists and their children -- among them Petra and her family -- have been... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
But What If We're Wrong?: Thinking About the Present As If It Were the Past by Chuck ...
The tremendously well-received New York Times bestseller by cultural critic Chuck Klosterman, exploring the possibility that our currently held beliefs and assumptions about the world will eventually be proven wrong -- now in paperback.
But What If We're Wrong? is a book of original, reported,... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
If Avery Chambers can’t fix you in 10 sessions, she won’t take you on as a client. Her successes are phenomenal -- she helps people overcome everything from domineering parents to assault -- and almost absorb the emptiness she sometimes feels since her husband’s... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Mermaid's Purse by Patricia Polacco
Young Stella loves books so much, her books begin to take over the farmhouse. “Why, Stell, you need your own library to hold those books,” her pa tells her, so he and the neighbors build her one!
She calls it “the Mermaid’s Purse,” since the midwife said Stella... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Fatima's Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq & Stevie Lewis (Illustrator)
Fatima Khazi is excited for the weekend. Her family is headed to a local state park for their first camping trip! The school week might not have gone as planned, but outdoors, Fatima can achieve anything. She sets up a tent with her father, builds a fire with her mother, and survives an... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Iridescence of Birds: A Book About Henri Matisse by Patricia MacLachlan & Had...
If you were a boy named Henri Matisse who lived in a dreary town in northern France, what would your life be like? Would it be full of color and art? Full of lines and dancing figures?
Find out in this beautiful, unusual picture book about one of the world's most famous and influential... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Wolf in Underpants Freezes His Buns Off by Wilfrid Lupano & Mayana Itoiz (Ill...
In the second tale of The Wolf in Underpants, winter has arrived and the whole forest is freezing! As animals stock up on nuts, bread, and cheese wheels, they notice the Wolf is in a frosty mood. Then smaller critters begin to disappear. Will fear grip the forest once again? Or is another lesson... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Boardwalk Babies by Marissa Moss & April Chu (Illustrator)
In the late 19th century, there wasn't much hope for premature babies -- ۥuntil Dr. Couney developed the incubator. The device was so new and strange, hospitals rejected it. So Dr. Couney set up a sideshow at Coney Island, taking care of the tiniest newborns as part of a display to... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Pappy's Handkerchief (Tales of Young Americans) by Devin Scillian & ‎ Chris Ell...
Young Moses and his family are barely scraping by. He helps his father in their fish stall selling each day's catch to passersby but times are hard in 1889 Baltimore. It's difficult to provide for a family of ten. But when they hear of free farmland out in Oklahoma, it sounds like the... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast by Josh Funk
A thoroughly delicious picture book about the funniest "food fight!" ever! Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast have a beautiful friendship?until they discover that there's ONLY ONE DROP of maple syrup left. Off they go, racing past the Orange Juice Fountain, skiing through Sauerkraut Peak, and... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Superlative Birds by Leslie Bulion
Explore the fascinating world of superlative birds?from the bee hummingbird, the tiniest bird in the world, to the peregrine falcon, the fastest creature on Earth.
Ever wonder which bird has the loudest voice? Which one builds the biggest nest or has the most feathers? Get to know all about the... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Find Me (Ellie Hatcher, Bk 6) by Alafair Burke
The disappearance of a young woman leaves her best friend reeling and an NYPD homicide detective digging into her own past in this twisty mystery about the power of female friendships.
Some pasts won’t stay forgotten . . .
She calls herself Hope Miller, but she has no idea who... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
What's the most effective path to success in any domain? It's not what you think. Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible.... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Paper Son: Lee's Journey to America (Tales of Young Americans) by Helen Foster James ...
In 1926, 12-year-old Fu Lee lives with his grandparents in a small village in China. He lives with his grandparents because his parents are dead. It is a difficult life but made easier by the love Lee shares with his grandparents. But now Lee must leave all that he knows. Before his parents... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist by Julie Leung &am...
An inspiring picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life.
Before he became an artist named Tyrus Wong, he was a boy named Wong Geng Yeo. He traveled across a vast ocean from China to America with... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
At the Quiet Edge by Victoria Helen Stone
Abandoned by her fugitive ex-husband, Lily Brown is rebuilding her life on the edge of a Kansas town that still feels the sting of his crimes. Lily lies low, managing the isolated storage facility where she lives with her twelve-year-old son, Everett, and planning a better future for them both.... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
A New Day by Brad Meltzer & Dan Santat (Illustrator)
Sunday quit, just like that. She said she was tired of being a day. And so the other days of the week had no choice but to advertise: "WANTED: A NEW DAY. Must be relaxing, tranquil, and replenishing. Serious inquires only."
Soon lots of hopefuls arrived with their suggestions, such... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Dirt on Ninth Grave (Charley Davidson, Bk 9) by Darynda Jones
In a small village in New York Charley Davidson is living as Jane Doe, a girl with no memory of who she is or where she came from. So when she is working at a diner and slowly begins to realize she can see dead people, she's more than a little taken aback.
Stranger still are the people... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Hueys: The New Sweater by Oliver Jeffers
A brand-new series and cast of characters from the mind of Oliver Jeffers
The Hueys are small and mischievous, unique compared to the world's other creatures--but hardly unique to one another. You see, each Huey looks the same, thinks the same, and does the same exact things. So you can imagine... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Alex's Good Fortune by Benson Shum
Chinese New Year is the most important holiday for Alex and her family, so it's even more special when she gets to share her favorite traditions with her best friend, Ethan. Together, they join the Chinese New Year parade and get to help make the dragon dance. Then they prepare for the... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Summertime Sleepers: Animals That Estivate by Melissa Stewart & Sarah S. Brannen ...
Everyone knows about animals that hibernate in the winter. But it's time to discover animals that sleep all summer long!
All science classrooms discuss animals that hibernate during winter months, but few know about animals that estivate -- a prolonged sleep during hot or dry periods.... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
8-Bit Baseball (Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels) by Brandon Terrell
Jared Richards is undefeated in baseball games--video games, anyway. But when he loses a bet to his best friend, Jared is forced to get off the couch and step onto the field for his school's baseball team tryouts. Despite the fact that he's never even held a baseball before, Jared ends up being... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Elvis Puffs Out (Breaking Cat News Adventure, Vol 3) by Georgia Dunn
This just in: your favorite purr-nalists are back and reporting on all of the most pressing cat issues in this third collection of Breaking Cat News comics for middle-grade readers.
Anchor cat Lupin and his faithful field reporters, Elvis and Puck, are as cute and funny as ever... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Follow That Frog! (Sadie, Bk 3) by Philip C. Stead & Matthew Cordell (Illustrator...
When a curiously croaking stranger comes knocking at the door, Aunt Josephine launches into a rambling tale about her lifelong pursuit of a rare giant frog.
Eccentric Aunt Josephine poignantly ignores a stranger knocking at her door as she tells her niece Sadie the story of her time in the... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Get Well, Crabby! (Crabby Book, No 4) by Jonathan Fenske
Take a sick day with the ocean's crankiest crab!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Courageous People from Texas Who Changed the World (Little Heroes) by Heidi Poelman &...
From the fearless leadership of Sam Houston to the determination of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, Courageous People from Texas Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brave people from their home state who made a difference.
Simple text and... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut by Masha D'yans
Your belly is full of tiny creatures -- and they love to eat! Along the river of your gut, tiny creatures move, eat, and grow. Learn more about the garden of microscopic flora growing inside the body and come on a journey that explains an important biological concept: the microbiome, the health... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Oddball (Sarah's Scribbles, Bk 4) by Sarah Andersen
The fourth book in the enormously popular graphic novel series, the latest collection of Sarah's Scribbles comics explores the evils of procrastination, the trials of the creative process, the cuteness of kittens, and the beauty of not caring about your appearance as much as you... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Her Name Was Mary Katharine: The Only Woman Whose Name Is on the Declaration of Indep...
A rousing picture book biography of the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence.
Born in 1738, Mary Katharine Goddard came of age in colonial Connecticut as the burgeoning nation prepared for the American Revolution. As a businesswoman and a newspaper publisher,... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem by Coll...
Discover the true story about the determined engineer who fixed London's pollution problem in this funny, accessible nonfiction picture book featuring engaging art from the illustrator of Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine.
It's the summer of 1858, and London's River Thames... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Your name is a song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow & Luisa Uribe (Illustrator)
Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Glob...
All leaders are constrained by geography. Their choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Yes, to follow world events you need to understand people, ideas and movements - but if you don't know geography, you'll never have the full picture.If you've ever wondered why Putin is... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Annotated Charlotte's Web by E. B. White & Peter F. Neumeyer
[This] book is for all readers: literary analysts, process writing proponents, and middle-grade sleuths curious about an all-time favorite book. The annotations include information from Whites eight drafts of Charlottes Web, cross-references to his other writings and to the... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Very True Legend of the Mongolian Death Worms by Sandra Fay
A funny picture book celebrating the universal truth about wanting to be loved just as you are, fangs and all, inspired by the real-life legend of Mongolian Death Worms.
Like the ongoing search for Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster, scientists have searched the Gobi Desert for these giant... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
One Million Oysters on Top of the Mountain by Alex Nogues & Miren Asiain Lora (Il...
Come closer and look at these rocks: they’re not normal stones at all! They’re thousands and thousands of mollusks, fossilized together in the sediment. But how did a million oysters ever land on top of a mountain?
Written by a geologist, this inquisitive journey guides... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World by Roseanne Thong
This lively compilation of wishing traditions from around the world is sure to educate and inspire young readers—and makes a perfect gift! Each charming custom provides insight into the cultures of lands far and near while reminding us of the similarities we all share. Includes Japan China ... more
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A Brave Cat by Marianna Coppo
This feline-focused picture book is about imagination, courage, and seeing the world differently: as a place of possibility and endless opportunity for everyday adventures!
Olivia is an indoor cat—a brave adventurer, a tireless traveler, and a fearless explorer who is never afraid. From... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
As Good As Dead (Good Girl's Guide to Murder, Bk 3) by Holly Jackson
Pip is about to head to college, but she is still haunted by the way her last investigation ended. She’s used to online death threats in the wake of her viral true-crime podcast, but she can’t help noticing an anonymous person who keeps asking her: Who will look for you when... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Dr. Seuss Goes to War: The World War II Editorial Cartoons of Theodor Seuss Geisel by...
The bestselling treasure trove of World War II political cartoons by Dr. Seuss. For decades, readers throughout the world have enjoyed the marvelous stories and illustrations of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. But few know the work Geisel did as a political cartoonist during... more
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Sky High: George Ferris's Big Wheel (Step into Reading, Step 3) by Monica Kulling &am...
This fascinating Step 3 History Reader describes the invention of the first Ferris wheel--an engineering marvel. The 1893 World's Fair organizers wanted something big to draw people to Chicago . . . something that would rival the Eiffel Tower. George Ferris, an American engineer, had the... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Sakamoto's Swim Club: How a Teacher Led an Unlikely Team to Victory by Julie Abery &a...
The inspirational and little-known story of a dedicated teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics, beautifully told in simple rhyme.
When the children of workers on a 1930s Maui sugar plantation were chased away from playing in the nearby irrigation ditches, local... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Curse of Tenth Grave (Charley Davidson, Bk 10) by Darynda Jones
If one door closes and another one opens,
your house is probably haunted.
―Bumper Sticker
As a Part-time PI and full-time grim reaper, Charley Davidson has asked a lot of questions throughout her life: Why can I see dead people? Who is the hot supernatural entity following me? How do... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library (I Can Read, Level 1) by Jory John & Pete Oswald...
The Bad Seed borrows an awesome book from the library in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald!
The Bad Seed is in a good mood…for once. That’s because there’s a really cool book at the library available for... more
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Teddy Roosevelt Was a Moose? (Wait! What?) by Dan Gutman & Allison Steinfeld (Ill...
From the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the offbeat and engaging biography series that casts fresh light on high-interest historic figures.
Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt was shot before a rally, and went on to give his speech with the bullet in his chest?... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Dear Librarian by Lydia M. Sigwarth & Romina Galotta (Illustrator)
When Lydia was five years old, she and her family had to leave their home. They hopped from Grandma's house to Aunt Linda's house to Cousin Alice's house, but no place was permanent. Then one day, everything changed. Lydia's mom took her to a new place -- not a house, but a big... more
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Coffee, Rabbit, Snowdrop, Lost by Betina Birkjaer & Anna Margrethe Kjaergaard (Il...
A beautiful, candid picture book for children to understand what happens when a loved one begins suffering from dementia, and how best to care for them.
Stump always has a fantastic time with his grandparents, filled with flowers, puzzles, crosswords, and endless love. But one day,... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers by Uma Mishra-Newbery & Lina Al-Hathloul & Rebec...
Loujain watches her beloved baba attach his feather wings and fly each morning, but her own dreams of flying face a big obstacle: only boys, not girls, are allowed to fly in her country. Yet despite the taunts of her classmates, she is determined to do it—especially because Loujain loves... more
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The Cockroach (Disgusting Critters) by Elise Gravel
Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about cockroaches perfect for beginning readers. You'll bug out over this perfect pairing of humorous text and funny illustrations about this insect that's been around for over 335 million years!
Fast cockroach... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Don't Ever Cross That Road!: An Armadillo Story by Conrad J. Storad
Why should an armadillo NEVER cross a road? Because he may never get to the other side! In this delightful book, a teacher armadillo tells his class about their prehistoric ancestor - a glyptodont that weighed nearly two tons. He describes what an armadillo eats for lunch. And he cautions them... more
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295
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. One of his first... more
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299
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
A Cat Named Tim and Other Stories by John Martz
In Tim's world, a cat can paint on the ceiling and a happy pig couple can wait months for the bus. A duck and a mouse love to go flying, in a plane, of course. Every page is an adventure and each character is colorful in this collection of comics.John Martz is a cartoonist and illustrator who... more
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307
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Eleventh Grave in Moonlight (Charley Davidson, Bk 11) by Darynda Jones
A typical day in the life of Charley Davidson involves cheating husbands, missing people, errant wives, philandering business owners, and oh yeah...demons, hell hounds, evil gods, and dead people. Lots and lots of dead people. As a part time Private Investigator and full-time Grim Reaper,... more
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315
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Serious Goose by Jimmy Kimmel
Meet a very Serious Goose in late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's first fun and funny picture book! There is nothing silly about this goose. You CANNOT make her laugh, so DON'T EVEN TRY!
Written, illustrated, and lettered by Jimmy Kimmel, this picture book challenges young readers to bring... more
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319
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Ali's Story - A Journey from Afghanistan (Seeking Refuge) by Andy Glynne
Children's Choice Winner in the 0-7 catergory in the 2015 SLA Information Book Awards! This picture book tells the story of 10-year-old refugee Ali who, accompanied by his grandmother, flees his home country of Afghanistan to avoid the conflict caused by war. Told in Ali's own words, it... more
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320
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Hamid's Story: A Real-Life Account of His Journey From Eritrea by Andy Glynne & T...
This picture book tells the story of 10-year-old refugee Hamid who flees Eritrea with his mother to escape the war and threats to his family from the government. Told in Hamid's own words, the story reveals the hardship and suffering experienced by immigrants who are rebuilding their lives... more
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324
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass by Suzanne Sl...
No one thought Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass would ever become friends. The former slave and the outspoken woman came from two different worlds. But they shared deep-seated beliefs in equality and the need to fight for it. Despite naysayers, hecklers, and even arsonists, Susan and... more
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326
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Together We March: 25 Protest Movements That Marched into History by Leah Henderson ...
March through history and discover twenty-five groundbreaking protest movements that have shaped the way we fight for equality and justice today in this stunningly illustrated and sweeping book!
For generations, marches have been an invaluable tool for bringing about social change. People... more
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327
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice—from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time
Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal... more
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330
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
King of the Birds (Arlo & Pips, Bk 1) by Elise Gravel
Like most crows, Arlo has a big brain. But Arlo has something else: a little pal who’s not afraid to tell him when he’s being insufferable!
In the first of three episodes, a battle of the brains and bird-to-bird banter soon turns into an unexpected friendship. Arlo and Pips'... more
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331
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
How to Be a Cat by Nikki McClure
In cut-paper artist Nikki McClure?s latest picture book, a kitten practices the basics of feline behavior over the course of a day. A single word of text per spread teaches readers “how to be a cat?—how to stretch, clean, pounce, feast—while the striking paper cuts illustrate the kitten?s... more
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332
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Billy Summers by Stephen King
Billy Summers is a man in a room with a gun. He’s a killer for hire and the best in the business. But he’ll do the job only if the target is a truly bad guy. And now Billy wants out. But first there is one last hit. Billy is among the best snipers in the world, a decorated Iraq war... more
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337
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Cheer: A Book to Celebrate Community by Uncle Ian Aurora & Natalia Moore (Illustr...
This picture book encourages kids to cheer for their community! Readers are invited to cheer for our families, police officers, firefighters, librarians, shopkeepers, and other community members as they follow along with the diverse children who are celebrating them. This interactive title... more
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342
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Trouble with Twelfth Grave (Charley Davidson, Bk 12) by Darynda Jones
Ever since Reyes escaped from a hell dimension in which Charley accidently trapped him, the son of Satan has been brimstone-bent on destroying the world his heavenly Brother created. His volatile tendencies have put Charley in a bit of a pickle. But that’s not the only briny vegetable on... more
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343
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
I Am a Cat by Soseki Natsume
Three Volumes in One
"I am a cat. As yet I have no name."
So begins one of the most origianl and unforgettable works in Japanese literature.
Richly allegorical and delightfully readable, I AM A CAT is the chronicle of an unloved, unwanted, wandering kitten who spends all his time... more
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345
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
David Bowie (Little People, BIG DREAMS) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Ana Albe...
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of David Bowie, the starman who dazzled audiences with his music, in this true story of his life. As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the... more
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346
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Nia and the New Free Library by Ian Lendler & Mark Pett (Illustrator)
When the town's old library is destroyed by a tornado, the people are left wondering: What should they do with the space where the library used to be?
The characters in Nia and the New Free Library all want different things: the builder wants there to be a new skyscraper, the grocer wants... more
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347
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
On the Day the Horse Got Out by Audrey Helen Weber
Perfect for fans of They All Saw a Cat or Du Iz Tak?, here is a standout picture book debut about curiosity, cause-and-effect, and connectedness, which blends child-appealing rhyme with playful, distinctive artwork.
In this gorgeously rendered tale, Audrey Helen Weber... more
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348
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Moon (Sato the Rabbit, Bk 2) by Yuki Ainoya (Creator) & Michael Blaskowsky (T...
A pillow of fresh spring water, a moon basket, and flowers that grow more fragrant at night as they carry you aloft into dreams: such is the gentle world, rich in sensorial experience, nature, and imagination, of Sato the Rabbit.
Pastoral and surreal, the seven short tales in this... more
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349
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us by Mark Yaconelli
"Now more than ever, we need a teacher and a book such as this."--Anne Lamott, from the foreword
Stories tether us to what matters most: our families, our friends, our hearts, our planet, the wondrous mystery of life itself. Yet the stories we've been telling ourselves as a... more
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350
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Bob, Not Bob!: *to be read as though you have the worst cold ever by Audrey Vernick &...
Little Louie is stuck in bed with a bad cold. His nose is clogged, his ears are crackling, and his brain feels full. All he wants is his mom to take care of him, but whenever he calls out for her, his stuffed-up nose summons slobbery dog Bob instead! As Louie tries and tries to make himself... more
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353
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Juliane's Story - A Journey from Zimbabwe: A Real-Life Account of Her Journey from Zi...
This picture book tells the story of 12-year-old refugee Juliane. At the age of three Juliane was separated from her mother due to the conflicts happening in her home country of Zimbabwe. Told in Juliane's own words, the story tells of her distress and isolation while growing up in an African... more
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354
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Rachel's Story - A Journey from a Country in Eurasia (Seeking Refuge) by Andy Glynne ...
This picture book tells the story of 13-year-old refugee Rachel who, along with her family, flees her home country to escape the persecution they suffer as Christians living in a predominantly Muslim country. Told in Rachel's own words, it documents the hostility and rejection that the... more
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355
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Navid's Story - A Journey from Iran (Seeking Refuge) by Andy Glynne & Jonathan To...
This picture book tells the story of Kurdish Iranian refugee, Navid. When Navid was four years old his father was forced to flee Iran as there were threats on his life. Told in Navid's own words, the story highlights the terror and hardship that Navid and his mother suffered in their long... more
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357
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
All Star: How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball by Audrey Vernick &...
The remarkable story of Larry Doby, the first Black baseball player in the American League.
In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this,... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Fly, Cher Ami, Fly!: The Pigeon Who Saved the Lost Battalion by Robert Burleigh &...
Based on a heroic true story
Cher Ami was one of six hundred carrier pigeons used by the American Army during World War I. Riveting text by ward-winning author Robert Burleigh and lush illustrations by Robert MacKenzie capture the intrepid story of his most famous flight. A tale of triumph... more
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365
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Ghost Hog (Ghost Hog, Bk 1) by Joey Weiser
A new graphic novel from the Eisner Award-nominated creator of MERMIN that deftly navigates loss, vengeance, and acceptance!
Truff is the ghost of a young boar, fueled by fury towards the hunter who shot her down. She has a lot to learn about her new afterlife, and thankfully the forest... more
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366
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Summoned to the Thirteenth Grave (Charley Davidson, Bk 13) by Darynda Jones
Grim Reaper Charley Davidson is back in the final installment of Darynda Jones’ New York Times bestselling paranormal series!
Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper extraordinaire, is pissed. She’s been kicked off the earthly plain for eternity -- which is the appropriate amount of... more
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369
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Who Was the Girl Warrior of France?: Joan of Arc (Who HQ Graphic Novels) by Sarah Win...
Discover the story behind Joan of Arc and her journey to triumph in the Hundred Years' War in this captivating graphic novel -- written by Sincerely, Harriet author Sarah Winifred Searle and illustrated by award-winning cartoonist Maria Capelle Frantz.
Follow... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
In 1977, Claire Lake, Oregon, was shaken by the Lady Killer Murders: Two men, seemingly randomly, were murdered with the same gun, with strange notes left behind. Beth Greer was the perfect suspect -- a rich, eccentric twenty-three-year-old woman, seen fleeing one of the crimes. But she was... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Join the Crow Crowd! (Arlo & Pips, Bk 2) by Elise Gravel
Arlo is lonely and is looking for more friends in the city. Crows are very social birds, and even with Pips as company, Arlo misses hanging out with other crows. One day, he and his pal Pips meet a very special crow who knows how to do all kinds of cool stuff. Despite being super-smart himself,... more
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376
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Every Breath You Take (Under Suspicion, Bk 4) by Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Bur...
"Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke are back with their fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Under Suspicion series; Every Breath You Take follows television producer's Laurie Moran investigation of the unsolved Met Gala murder -- in which a wealthy... more
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378
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Freiheit!: The White Rose Graphic Novel by Andrea Grosso Ciponte
The dramatic true story of a handful of students who resisted the Nazis and paid with their lives, now in a stunning graphic novel.
With an entire nation blindly following an evil leader, where did a handful of students find the courage to resist? The university students who formed the... more
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379
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Pizza and Taco: Too Cool for School (Pizza and Taco, Bk 4) by Stephen Shaskan
New backpacks? Check! Besties Pizza and Taco are ready to head back to school, but are they ready to meet the cool new kid?
B.L.T. wears sunglasses--even in school! He's not even worried about being late to class. SO COOL! I mean, "whatever." Pizza and Taco quickly pick up on... more
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380
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
My First Arabic Phrases (Nonfiction Picture Books: Speak Another Language!) by Jill K...
Open the pages of this book and youll soon be speaking Arabic! Colorful illustrations and simple labels make learning Arabic fun. From the basics to cool phrases, this book will give you lots to talk about!
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
New Kids in the Flock (Arlo & Pips, Bk 3) by Elise Gravel
In the grand finale of Elise Gravel's graphic chapter book series that Kirkus called "a charming treasure," Arlo the crow is going to be a dad! The third book in this quirky series from acclaimed author Elise Gravel is perfect for fans of Narwhal and... more
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383
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Biker Bandits (Postman from Space Bk 2) by Guillaume Perrault
Bob strikes back! Join a determined postman on his route across the galaxy in this hilarious graphic novel followup to The Postman from Space.
Even as his delivery assignments get stranger and stranger, Bob is a dedicated and deadpan mail carrier who manages to remain unfazed. . . . Most of... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Carrie and the Great Storm: A Galveston Hurricane Survival Story (Girls Survive) by J...
Twelve-year-old Carrie is excited to spend the night at her best friend Betsy's house one Saturday night in the turn of the century Galveston, Texas. But when her parents receive a last-minute invitation to a high-society party, they insist Carrie stay home to babysit her little brother, Henry.... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
My Story Friend by Kalli Dakos & Dream Chen (Illustrator)
There is the person who tells the story. This is the storyteller. And there is the person who listens to the story. This is the story friend.
As a child treks across the land in search of someone to tell his sad story to, he meets a gruff mountain man who can’t stand unhappy stories, a... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Puppy in My Head: A Book About Mindfulness by Elise Gravel
I’ve got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious, or scared. And sometimes he gets excited . . . too excited! Ollie’s emotions can get overwhelming for both of us, so I use my breath, words, and actions to calm myself -- and my... more
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390
Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Sparring Partners (Jake Brigance, Bk 3.5) by John Grisham
“Homecoming” takes us back to Ford County, the fictional setting of many of John Grisham’s unforgettable stories. Jake Brigance is back, but he’s not in the courtroom. He’s called upon to help an old friend, Mack Stafford, a former lawyer in Clanton, who three years... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Space Race Facts for Kids: The English Reading Tree (Volume 7) by Keith Goodman
Introducing Space Race Facts for Kids The 'For Kids' series has been produced for children of seven and over. It is the perfect answer to move your child away from simple picture books to start enjoying and learning from more challenging reading material. This is a crossover between picture... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Draw the Line by Kathryn Otoshi
Draw the Line is a powerful picture book about forgiveness from Kathryn Otoshi, author of the bestselling book One.When two boys draw their own lines and realize they can connect them together?magic happens! But a misstep causes their lines to get crossed.Push! Pull! Tug! Yank!
Soon their line... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal by Kar...
From Karyn Parson's critically acclaimed Sweet Blackberry video series comes the little known story of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor who created the traffic signal.
Before Garrett Morgan became a successful inventor and saved countless lives with his creations, he was a... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Worst Book Ever by Elise Gravel
Don’t take the title as a metaphor: it really is the worst book ever. The winner of the Governor General Literary Award and children’s book author and illustrator Elise Gravel takes readers on an unexpected journey through the world’s most boring book in The Worst Book... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Mushroom Fan Club by Elise Gravel
Join Elise Gravel as she explores the science of some of nature?s weirdest and wildest characters?mushrooms!
Elise Gravel is back with a whimsical look at one of her family?s most beloved pastimes: mushroom hunting! Combining her love of exploring nature with her talent for anthropomorphizing... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
The Great Antonio (TOON Level 2) by Elise Gravel
What made the Great Antonio so great? He weighed as much as a horse! He once wrestled a bear. He could devour twenty-five roasted chickens at one sitting. In this whimsical book, beloved author and illustrator Elise Gravel tells the true story of Antonio Barichievich, the larger-than-life... more
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Liz F. (AlamoLiz) |
Listening to the Stars: Jocelyn Bell Burnell Discovers Pulsars (She Made History) by ...
A biography of astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who helped build a radio telescope that contributed to her discovery of pulsars, a new type of star. Some scientists consider it the greatest astronomical discovery of the twentieth century. Despite this achievement, she was overlooked in favor... more
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