New Children's Books August 2023 | Darien

1) Teacher's pet

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Andelfinger, Nicole

Description

"It's Elizabeth's turn in the spotlight! But does Jessica deserve it more? Jessica knows she's the better dancer—even their teacher seriously favors Elizabeth! No matter how perfectly Jessica dances, no one noticed. Could her sister really get the starring instead of her? With Jessica's attitude rapidly souring, what happens when Elizabeth realizes that her sister might actually be right?"--Back cover.

2) I am Wonder Woman

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"This picture book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to Princess Diana of Themyscira, from her beginning on the island nation of Themyscira to her becoming Wonder Woman on Earth, armed with her Lasso of Truth and indestructible bracelets"--Provided by publisher.

3) Mexikid: a graphic memoir

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eAudiobook, eBook, Graphic Novel, Kindle

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"Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir"--

4) Shark and Bot: 4,Epic roller coaster ride!

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"Shark and Bot are going to the GLO-NUTS WORLD theme park and they are pretty sure it's going to be the BEST DAY EVER. The only catch? Bot's little sister has to come along! Can Shark and Bot still have the most epic day ever?"--

5) Dawn of the light dragon

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To prevent the Shadow Dragon from plunging the world into sky-shadow the Drake and Darma seek out a Light Dragon named Lysa, but they learn from her dragon master they need to summon a Star Dragon with a star flute, hidden within a dangerous labyrinth.

6) Illustrated sports encyclopedia

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Are you a team player? Do you have a steady aim? Maybe you are super-fast or strong? Whatever your size or skill, there is a sport out there for you. The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is the ultimate guide to the diverse world of sports, from the best-known ball-sports, athletics, and water sports to the most obscure racket sports and races (anyone for a game of pickleball?). The book showcases different sports by grouping them into categories including...

7) 10 things I love about Halloween

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Sweeney, Samantha

Description

"A lively, lighthearted celebration of all the things that make Halloween special! From making a costume and picking pumpkins to making spooky decorations and trick-or-treating"--

8) Mindy Kim and the summer musical

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Mindy tries to step into the spotlight in her community theater production.

9) Fury of the dragon goddess

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Book, eBook, Kindle

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"When the ancient Tablet of Destinies falls into the wrong hands, it is up to Sikander Aziz and his friends to save humanity from having its future erased by two fearsome Mesopotamian gods"--

10) Going to the dentist

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Mansfield, Nicole A

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"Dentists help us take good care of our teeth. What can you expect when you go to the dentist? How do they help you keep your teeth in tip-top shape? Find out in this easy-to-read Pebble Emerge book. With simple text and color photos, young readers will learn all about their teeth"--

11) Bethany Hamilton

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Cocca-Leffler, Maryann

Description

"Bethany Hamilton learned to surf when she was three years old, and she joined--and won--many surfing competitions as a child. When she was thirteen, while she was surfing one morning, a shark suddenly attacked her and bit off her left arm. Through hard work, courage, and faith, Bethany persisted and went on to reach her dream of becoming a professional surfer. Along the way, she used her experience to provide inspiration and comfort to surfers and...

12) A first guide to dogs: understanding your very best friend

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Book, eBook, Kindle

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"Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their closet companions: their dogs! Told from the point of view of Rusty the terrier, this lively, illustrated book gives kids a front-seat view to the everyday lives of dogs, sharing lessons and growing children into the best pet owners they can be"--

13) Welcome to the wonder house

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Dotlich, Rebecca Kai

Description

"Covering a wide variety of STEAM topics, including geology, paleontology, physics, astronomy, creative writing and drawing, this collection of poems is presented in the format of an allegorical house that sparks wonder and shows readers how to kindle it in themselves"--

14) All aboard the schooltrain: a little story from the Great Migration

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During the Great Migration in 1930's Louisiana, eight-year-old Jenny tries to understand why a man named Jim Crow is making trouble for her family.

15) Hamra and the jungle of memories

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"When Hamra steals a magical fruit from a tiger hoping to cure her grandmother, she must repay her debt to the tiger by going on an extraordinary journey with him to make him human again"--

16) Who was Frank Sinatra?

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Labrecque, Ellen

Description

"Before Frank Sinatra became the international superstar that we remember him as today, he was just a young boy singing for spare change in his family's New Jersey tavern. Those small beginnings would be the start of an incredible career in which Frank became one of the best-selling musicians of all time -- selling over 150 million records worldwide. More than just a musician, Frank also went on to win an Academy Award and a Golden Globe during his...

17) Starry, starry ghost

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Isla is excited about her first-ever sleepover at Tora's, but the night takes a spooky turn when they hear strange fluttering sounds in the attic.

18) Rebel Girls level up: 25 tales of gaming and the metaverse

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"Meet 25 inspiring women in the world of gaming and the metaverse. Read about how they've created innovative technology, designed the video games you play, and broken barriers whenever their industry put up walls. Dive into gamer communities with popular streamers like Imane Anys, better known as Pokimane. Learn to lead with Aya Kyogoku, who directed several Animal Crossing games. Design digital clothing with Roblox creators like cSapphire. And compete...

19) A is for Australian reefs

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Lessac, Frané

Description

"Along the Australian coastline, underwater reefs are bustling with the most amazing sea creatures living on the planet! What can blow bubble rings and swim through them? What has teeth on its eyeballs? What creature makes itself nearly invisible to predators by using camouflage? What poops out sand? Discover the answer to these questions plus many more incredible facts in this fascinating undersea exploration of Australian reefs."--

20) Stand as tall as the trees: how an Amazonian community protected the rain forest

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Gualinga, Patricia

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"One activist's story shows how indigenous communities can fight to protect their sacred lands-and win"--