New Children's Books March 2025 | Darien

1) Detective Stanley and the mystery at the museum

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Tunnicliffe, Hannah

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Detective Stanley may have retired from the Narlybone Criminal Investigation Department, but when he receives a mysterious letter, he cannot refuse to investigate one last case. Something is afoot at the Narlybone Museum, and this mystery could be tricky enough to stump the renowned detective.

2) The big splash

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"Julia is dismayed to learn that Coach Marissa has to leave the Vipers swim team for an urgent family matter. Coach Nathan, their new temporary coach, is strict and humorless. He doesn't even let them have Splash Time! And it's not just Julia who's upset — two of her teammates have even quit the team. So it's no surprise that the team is not enthusiastic when Coach Nathan asks them to put together a car wash fundraiser for the team. But then...

3) Mr. and Mrs. Phelps need some help!

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A.J. and the gang don't know how to make food or build anything, so they take shop class and home economics with Mr. and Mrs. Phelps, teachers who are married but can't get along.

4) The cozy home: three-and-a-half stories

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In three-and-a-half stories, friends and roommates Bat, Cat and Rat share, joke, and read together.

5) Max in the land of lies: a tale of World War II

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"Training complete and forged papers in hand, the radio wunderkind's missions have begun. But nothing is as he expected. His parents are missing. Nazi intelligence is watching him. And the lines between lies and truth are becoming more blurred every day. Max will need every tool at his disposal, from his radio expertise and spy training to the help of Berg and Stein, the immortal creatures living on his shoulders. Even so, there's no guarantee he'll...

6) She speaks: the women of Greek myths in their own words

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Written in first-person, we hear from the astute sorceress Medea and her pivotal role in the quest for the Golden Fleece; discover the contributions of Cretan princess Ariadne in the slaying of the Minotaur; witness the strength and resilience of Atalanta, Circe, Helen of Troy, and many other women who have been previously overshadowed by their male counterparts. With her meticulous research and insightful storytelling, readers will be mesmerized...

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Lyons, Kelly Starling

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Miles babysits two pets to prove he is responsible enough for one of his own, but things do not go according to plan.

8) Bear in a bathrobe

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"Bear learns to face his fear of the outdoors and ice skating with a little help from his friends and his comforting bathrobe that acts as a security blanket"-- Provided by publisher.

9) Crack goes the cascaron: an eggcellent not-just-for-Easter shellebration!

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Fajardo, Sara Andrea

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What are cascarones: Cascarones are empty egg shells that have been colored, filled with paper confetti, and sealed! The hunt is on to figure out who will be the reigning champ of Cascarones, and Toti knows that he has his family beat. His parents are too easy, they make old-school cascarones with confetti inside. His sister, Carlita wishes she could create cascarones like him, and his Abuela doesn't even stand a chance. When the day of Cascarones...

10) Two birds ... and a moose

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A determined moose attempts to bounce, float, and climb to new heights while two birds observe from their perch.

11) Is it real?: The Loch Ness monster

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Fleming, Candace

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

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Readers are invited to use their investigative tools and learn about how real-life detectives and scientists conduct investigations by using the Scientific Method and other tools, in a story exploring the mystery surrounding the existence of the Loch Ness Monster.

12) Say my name! Say my name!

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Something fishy is going on! What happens when a talking fish, a runaway dog, and a herd of hog-like creatures descend on the woods behind Cody Brachman's house? An abosolute nightmare! His friend Sam wanted to stay inside and play video games all day, but Cody insisted they go wading in the creek. What starts as a fun morning in the water quickly turns into the scariest day the two friends have ever experienced. If Cody can't figure out why everything...

13) The gorgon's fury

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"Satyrs Newel and Doren travel from Fablehaven to Key West to seek counsel from the Listening Doll on how to stop a dangerous gorgon-and win the annual Satyrs Games"-- Provided by publisher.

14) A Card for My Mom

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Fraser, Bashabi/ Kapur, Maanvi (ILT)

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It is Mother's Day tomorrow, and the shops are sparkling with lights and gifts, with people, laughter, and excitement—looking for the perfect gift to bring a smile of joy to moms at home. Among the candles and balloons, the orchids and chocolate hearts, one young girl searches for a card that features a mom who looks like hers. Her mom has gold bangles that jingle-jangle when she washes the curry pots. Her mom wears silk kameez when she buys papaya...

15) One wrong step

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Nielsen, Jennifer A

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

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Twelve-year-old Atlas Wade has been climbing mountains for years, but after being forced to stay behind as his father joins a team of Mount Everest climbers, he sees an avalanche trapping his father's expedition, then--along with their Sherpa Chodak and an American girl, Maddie--Atlas begins a perilous journey to rescue the team.

16) Slam dunk: the shot that changed the game

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"The slam dunk is one of the most exciting shots in basketball-but it didn't start out that way. Read about the history of the famous shot, the most memorable plays, and the top dunkers"-- Provided by publisher.

17) Dino-birthday

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Wheeler, Lisa/ Gott, Barry (ILT)

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Every dino has one day / to spend in their own special way. Playful rhyming verse from Lisa Wheeler and action-packed illustrations from Barry Gott highlight four dino birthday parties in four different seasons. Each party has a kid-friendly theme, and there are presents, cake, and lots of games for everyone!

18) Death at the lighthouse

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Beckett-King, Alasdair

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The most troublesome thing about being a detective is that it is almost impossible to go on holiday. When Bonnie Montgomery finally gets a break from cracking cases as her alter-ego, Montgomery Bonbon, something terribly fishy happens the moment she and Grampa Banks arrive on Odde Island for half-term and it's not just the smell of the harbour. There's been a mysterious death at Leerie Lighthouse, and what everyone assumed was an accident is setting...

19) Our country's presidents: a complete encyclopedia of the U.S. presidency, featuring the election 2024

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"Comprehensive profiles of all the former presidents along with timelines and descriptions of crucial events during their terms."-- Provided by publisher.

20) Smiling eyes

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Park, Linda Sue

Description

A celebration of the variety of Asian eye shapes and hues.