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What The Ladybug Heard Next, Leah Christopher Dec 2018

What The Ladybug Heard Next, Leah Christopher

Children's Book and Media Review

With the fat red hen’s eggs disappearing, the heroic ladybug is back to defend the barnyard. The ladybug overhears the plan of robbers Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh to sneak onto the farm to steal the hen and get rich by selling her eggs. Working together, the animals hatch a plan to trick them. The hen persuades the dimwitted duo to search for the downy duck instead, toting the duck’s larger size and eggs as bait. Eventually the trail leads to goose who claims that the imaginary Snuggly Snerd, hiding in the compost heap, has the hugest eggs of all. …

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Elmer's Walk, Leah Christopher Dec 2018

Elmer's Walk, Leah Christopher

Children's Book and Media Review

While life swarms on around him, Elmer the elephant enjoys the beauty and peace of nature. A beautiful spider web doesn’t entice the monkeys to pause, but Elmer observes it thoughtfully. Elmer points out an interesting log to the crocodiles—but they keep on moving. He invites the snake to admire the colorful flowers to no avail. Even the lion won’t delay his nap to look at the waterfall. Rush, rush, rush—no one has time to appreciate nature with Elmer. Eventually, Elmer finds and joins his cousin Wilbur in watching the sun setting and stars rising in the night sky. But …

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Elmer And The Birthday Quake, Megan Hall Dec 2018

Elmer And The Birthday Quake, Megan Hall

Children's Book and Media Review

In this Elmer the Elephant book, Elmer learns an important lesson about enjoying each day for what it is. A herd of pink elephants celebrate the birthday of the oldest elephant in their group. During the birthday festivities, one of the elephants suddenly needs serious help. With the aid of Elmer and Super El, the birthday elephant is saved and the festivities continue. Even though it was not Elmer’s birthday, he still learned that he could have a good day.

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My Best Friend Is A Goldfish, Megan Hall Dec 2018

My Best Friend Is A Goldfish, Megan Hall

Children's Book and Media Review

Having a best friend isn’t always easy, but it is always worth the struggle. After an argument with his best friend, a boy tries to become best friends with a dog, a cat, a goldfish, and a hamster. Although they are fun to play with for a brief amount of time, he realizes they do not have enough in common to be best friends. My Best Friend Is a Goldfish teaches the importance of sticking with our friends through thick and thin.

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11 Before 12, Katelyn Osborn Dec 2018

11 Before 12, Katelyn Osborn

Children's Book and Media Review

Kaylan and Arianna can’t believe summer is over and middle school is about to begin. To be completely prepared for their new school, they have a plan. First, they will think of eleven things to do to become the coolest kids in middle school before they turn twelve. Then they will show off their amazing new selves with a giant birthday party. However, middle school is a big change, and both Kaylan and Arianna start to change in different ways. Soon, Kaylan isn’t sure that they’ll finish the list or plan their joint birthday party, or even if they’ll still …

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Ella & Monkey At Sea, Samantha Bullock Dec 2018

Ella & Monkey At Sea, Samantha Bullock

Children's Book and Media Review

A new home for Ella, her mother, and her plush toy, Monkey, awaits across the sea. But first they must leave everything they know behind and ride an ocean liner full of unfamiliar people and activities. Ella and Monkey feel very sad at first and don’t even want to play. When a big storm tosses the ship back and forth, the two buddies realize they can chase away their fear by drawing pictures—pictures of the sun, to be exact. As they distribute the artwork to other passengers they have met on the ship, Ella and Monkey cheer up and so …

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Not Just A Book, Samantha Bullock Dec 2018

Not Just A Book, Samantha Bullock

Children's Book and Media Review

Have you ever stopped to think about what makes books so great? Books can serve many different purposes, from the imaginative (a hat) to the practical (stabilizers for short, wobbly table legs). Not Just a Book catalogs some of the creative ways a book can be used in fun and play but also dives into books’ emotional and intellectual value. The book’s self-proclaimed best thing turns out to be its ability to be read and loved by people.

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Twinmaker #1: Twinmaker, Braxton Church Dec 2018

Twinmaker #1: Twinmaker, Braxton Church

Children's Book and Media Review

Improvement is just a meme—until it makes Clair’s best friend Libby go insane. With Jesse, the school outcast, and Q, the mysterious voice that speaks to her, Clair sets out to discover the truth behind Improvement and d-mat, technology that allows anyone to teleport across the world. Soon Clair joins with a group opposed to d-mat, and they lead her to Anthony Wallace, the man in charge of the d-mat technology. But Wallace is also the one behind Improvement, using it and d-mat to rule the world. Clair stops Wallace at the cost of her own life, but Q, revealed …

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Spacepop #1: Not Your Average Princesses, Jazmin Gomez Dec 2018

Spacepop #1: Not Your Average Princesses, Jazmin Gomez

Children's Book and Media Review

When the evil Empress Geela kidnaps their parents and takes over their planets, the five princesses of the Pentangle are forced into hiding. Not content to quietly bide their time, Princesses Athena, Rhea, Juno, Luna, and Hera go undercover. They form a band to fight back in their own way and spread a message of hope. As their fan base grows, they team up with The Resistance to carry out missions that weaken Geela’s position. Though they are successful in their first battles, it’s only the beginning of the war, and the princesses prepare to continue the fight for their …

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Confessions Of A So-Called Middle Child: Watch Out, Hollywood!, Gabrielle Borg Dec 2018

Confessions Of A So-Called Middle Child: Watch Out, Hollywood!, Gabrielle Borg

Children's Book and Media Review

Charlie C. Cooper is a twelve-year-old ex-bully turned do-gooder who becomes famous overnight after helping her friend Marta. When Chad, her Hollywood agent, calls with an audition for a new TV show, Charlie will do anything to get that spot, including lying to her friend. The only drawback is that the role requires gymnastic skills, which Charlie definitely does not have. Chad wants Marta, an amazing gymnast, to audition too. Charlie trains with Marta and everything works out until her lie is exposed. Charlie works to fix her situation. If Charlie is anything, she’s someone who won’t give up, and …

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Make It Yourself! Paper Pop-Up Art, Beverly Jones Dec 2018

Make It Yourself! Paper Pop-Up Art, Beverly Jones

Children's Book and Media Review

Crafty children will love this creative paper art book. There are six pop-up art projects included that will provide hours of fun for young creators. Unique cards and one-of-a-kind pieces of art are featured in this crafter's dream. Though the projects look challenging, the step-by-step instructions make these artistic masterpieces something that elementary-aged children and even their parents and teachers will want to try.

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Hello, My Name Is . . . How Adorabilis Got His Name, Leah Christopher Dec 2018

Hello, My Name Is . . . How Adorabilis Got His Name, Leah Christopher

Children's Book and Media Review

When a small, pink octopus joins a new aquarium, he meets interesting and beautiful creatures. All have a name to match their characteristics—everyone, that is, but him! Is he less valuable because he can’t change color like Mimic Octopus, breathe from many gills like Six-Gill Shark, or glow like Moon Jelly? After he tries to suggest his own name (Parachute Steerfish) to the laughter of the tank, he becomes even more upset. Just then, a scientist brings the best news possible—the octopus’s name is Adorabilis! It fits just right, and Adorabilis is happy to have a name.

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Thirteen Reasons Why, Abigail Packard Dec 2018

Thirteen Reasons Why, Abigail Packard

Children's Book and Media Review

Clay Jensen comes home after school and finds a package filled with cassette tapes on his front porch. When he listens to the first cassette, he hears Hannah Bake, one of his classmates that committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah explains that, after thinking about this for months, there are thirteen reasons—thirteen people—behind why she chose to kill herself. All Clay and the other twelve people have to do is listen to find out why. Clay listens throughout the evening and into the night, following a map to different locations that go along with the reasons in order to truly …

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Speak, Abigail Packard Dec 2018

Speak, Abigail Packard

Children's Book and Media Review

Melinda Sordino ruined a party at the end of summer by calling the cops and now everyone hates her. But Melinda can’t tell anyone about why she did it. Because who will believe that the most popular guy in school raped a freshman nobody at a party? Shunned by everyone at school, Melinda trudges through the school year, failing at everything except her art class. Art is what helps Melinda say what she wants to say without using words. But as the school year continues, Melinda realizes that she has to speak. And when she’s confronted by that same guy …

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Refugee, Abigail Packard Dec 2018

Refugee, Abigail Packard

Children's Book and Media Review

Josef is a Jew during WWII fleeing to Cuba. Isabel is a young girl from Cuba during the political unrest of the mid-90s escaping to America. And Mahmoud is a young man from present-day Syria, running from the violence and destruction that plagues his home country. Each character undergoes horrific and stressful journeys in order to find hope in a new home. Josef’s family never make it to Cuba, but through a painful sacrifice, Josef’s sister is able to find peace and a home. Despite the grueling journey filled with loss, Isabel’s family finally make it to Florida. And after …

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Perfect, Abigail Packard Dec 2018

Perfect, Abigail Packard

Children's Book and Media Review

Isabelle’s father has been gone for almost two years now. Isabelle has turned to the only thing that seems to help the pain: binge-eating and then purging. After her sister finds Isabelle purging, Isabelle is forced to start “Group.” There she meets Ashley, the skinny, popular girl from school who’s also bulimic. As Isabelle and Ashley’s acquaintance deepens, so do the bulimic habits they indulge in together. But when Isabelle realizes that she, her mom, and her sister have to face their troubles together, Isabelle is able to say no and begin her healing from both her grief and her …

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The Forest Queen, Braxton Church Dec 2018

The Forest Queen, Braxton Church

Children's Book and Media Review

After Sylvie’s cruel brother John becomes the sheriff of Woodshire, Sylvie escapes into the woods with her childhood friend Bird and their newfound friend Little Jane. But as time passes, Sylvie learns about the unjust treatment of the commoners, and soon robs from the rich to give to the poor. Her brother dubs her the Forest Queen as more and more people rally behind her cause. But when Sheriff John burns their forest hideout, the people following Sylvie crusade against the unjust nobles, bringing peace and equality to the land of Woodshire.

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Knock, Knock, Leah Christopher Dec 2018

Knock, Knock, Leah Christopher

Children's Book and Media Review

Bear is snuggling down for a long winter of hibernation. But other forest animals keep pestering him, knocking on the door and scooting inside with food and decorations. After each knock at the door, Bear grows more impatient. How is he ever going to get some sleep? With his den filled to the brim, a frustrated Bear is ready to tell the giddy bunch all to get out. When he sees the cause for the celebration—“Happy Hibernation!”—he realizes his friends are going to miss him, and he will miss them, too. And once spring arrives, Bear is ready to party …

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Little Bo In London #4: The Ultimate Adventure Of Bonnie Boadicea, Maryn Wheeler Dec 2018

Little Bo In London #4: The Ultimate Adventure Of Bonnie Boadicea, Maryn Wheeler

Children's Book and Media Review

Little Bo, a small gray Persian cat, and her owner, Billy, are part of a crew aboard the yacht Legend cruising the Mediterranean. Like previous adventures, Little Bo and Billy run into excitement when pirates board the yacht for a ransom. Little Bo’s excellent timing and courageous spirit help Billy save the day. When they are invited to Buckingham Palace to be awarded by the Queen of England, Little Bo finds herself in trouble with the royal dogs. Luckily, she finds her way back to her owner to finally meet the Queen.

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Ravenskull: Volume 1, Natalie Hatch Dec 2018

Ravenskull: Volume 1, Natalie Hatch

Children's Book and Media Review

Brian De Bois Guilbert falls in love with Rebecca, a gorgeous healer who is in love with a competing Knight, Ivanhole. But Ivanhole loves the sweetheart from his youth, the Saxon Princess Rowena, and they plan on getting married. Brian and Rebecca are cursed in the world of the dead and are given powers that allow them to walk in the land of the living while seeing into the world of the dead. The Grandmaster tries to help the two by diagnosing their curse and sending them on their way to hopefully find a talisman that can undo the curse …

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Arkham Woods, Natalie Hatch Dec 2018

Arkham Woods, Natalie Hatch

Children's Book and Media Review

Kristi and her mother recently moved to Arkham Woods. Things get weird when Kristi, her boyfriend Tommy, Dantwon the star football player, and Lin the class brain find mysterious boxes containing mostly human-like bones. They also open a series of confusingly empty chests. Then Kristi wakes in a trance in the middle of the night and dances to a hidden portrait while slashing her wrists—apparently, the group unlocked the chests that could awaken Cthulhu. Dantwon is lost as a vessel of Cthulhu, having opened the final box, and Tommy dies as a sacrifice to stop the end of the world.

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Dusk, Maryn Wheeler Dec 2018

Dusk, Maryn Wheeler

Children's Book and Media Review

A boy, his grandfather, and his dog go for a winter walk to the river at dusk. As the sun goes down, they head back to the city and notice all types of people scurrying about for their holiday shopping. Soon the city lights come on, one by one, highlighting the holiday festivities for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. The city lights are as bright and cheerful as day.

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The Three Mouths Of Little Tom Drum, Maryn Wheeler Dec 2018

The Three Mouths Of Little Tom Drum, Maryn Wheeler

Children's Book and Media Review

After his mother makes him his favorite strawberry pie for his eighth birthday, Little Tom Drum can’t wait to try a piece, but it only has him begging for more. His wish of having three mouths to eat more pie comes true when he sneaks back to the kitchen to steal a piece. His mother catches him and notices his two extra mouths, one on each cheek! Thereafter, he opts to lead a life of isolation and inventing. On his next birthday, he wishes for his old face back. Eventually with the help of an invention, his granted wish comes …

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Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits And The Wonders Of Adaptation, Maryn Wheeler Dec 2018

Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits And The Wonders Of Adaptation, Maryn Wheeler

Children's Book and Media Review

In a world of predators and prey, animals have adapted to survive. Animals have specific traits to help them eat, while other traits protect them from being eaten. This vivid picture book explores convergent evolution where similar traits are seen in unrelated animals. Each informative page compares animals from different environments who share a helpful trait such as spines, shells, or tall ears. Animals use these survival traits in parallel ways even though they are distinct species. When a trait works, it works in multiple circumstances!

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The Rose Legacy, Gabrielle Borg Dec 2018

The Rose Legacy, Gabrielle Borg

Children's Book and Media Review

After being shifted about between family members and unwanted for nearly ten years, Anthea dreams about a loving family. Her long-lost uncle, Andrew, requests for her to come live with him at Last Farm. Little does she know that Last Farm hides an enormous secret: horses, the animal that has been forbidden in the kingdom for centuries. In a moment of weakness, Anthea writes to her aunt about the horses. As Anthea grows to love the horses, especially her dear Florian, she finds that she has an ability called The Way, an ancient power that allows humans to communicate with …

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The Adventures Of John Blake: Mystery Of The Ghost Ship, Deborah Le Starge Dec 2018

The Adventures Of John Blake: Mystery Of The Ghost Ship, Deborah Le Starge

Children's Book and Media Review

Serena is a teenager that is traveling the world by boat with her family when a sudden storm sends her overboard. She is rescued by John Blake and finds herself stuck on a time-traveling ghost ship with John and the rest of the crew. As Serena becomes more acquainted with the men on the boat, she learns the story behind how they came to be. She also learns about Carlos Dahlberg and the threat he and his technology pose to them and the rest of the world. With some help, John and the crew are able to thwart Dahlberg’s plans, …

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Moon, Taran Burnett Dec 2018

Moon, Taran Burnett

Children's Book and Media Review

Moon goes outside to wish upon a star and finds a friendly wolf instead. As a busy girl with school, homework, trumpet lessons, and sports, Moon is feeling overwhelmed with her growing list of things to do. Every day is the same busy day—until she meets wolf. Wolf and the pack teach Moon their “wolfy ways.” It is in the forest that she finds joy in playing, enjoying nature, and learning how to embrace the wild that is within.

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I Am Actually A Penguin, Taran Burnett Dec 2018

I Am Actually A Penguin, Taran Burnett

Children's Book and Media Review

Imagine living in the snowy world of Antarctica and eating fish for every meal. That is exactly what a little girl does when she receives a stylish penguin costume from her uncle. She loves the costume so much that she feels like she actually becomes a penguin—even when her family tries to convince her otherwise. She hangs out in the fridge and tries to create snow in her house. All the while, her family persistently reminds her that she is not a penguin. When Monday rolls around she is persuaded that her exciting costume needs to be washed. She is …

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The Hate U Give, Abigail Packard Dec 2018

The Hate U Give, Abigail Packard

Children's Book and Media Review

Starr Carter inhabits two vastly different lives: her life in the fancy prep school she attends, and her life in a lower-class neighborhood with her family. Starr keeps these worlds separate and distinct. But all of her careful compartmentalization begins to crack when she witnesses the shooting of Khalil, one of her childhood friends, at the hands of a police officer. But it’s all of the events that happen after Khalil’s death that shock Starr’s carefully crafted life. And as Starr navigates the rubble left in the wake of this pivotal moment, she realizes the importance of her words, the …

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I See Reality, Abigail Packard Dec 2018

I See Reality, Abigail Packard

Children's Book and Media Review

This anthology contains twelve stories in prose and comics. The topics range from sexual orientation, abusive relationships, immigration, addiction, and more. The book jumps right in with a story about a girl that’s struggling to break free from an abusive relationship with a long-time boyfriend. Further in the anthology we meet one character dealing with drug addiction and struggling to overcome withdrawal. Finally, we learn about the story of twin brothers, one of whom is an illegal immigrant while the other is a citizen of the US, and the sacrificial swap one makes in order for the other to keep …

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