New Books for June 15
Aaron Slater, illustrator
Beaty, Andrea, author
2021
When Miss Greer asks each child in the class to write a story, second-grader Aaron, who loves to draw but struggles with reading, creates a story using pictures.
Almost nothing, yet everything : a book about water
Osada, Hiroshi, 1939-2015, author
2021
Artist Ryōji Arai and poet Hiroshi Osada, the Japanese team behind critically acclaimed Every Color of Light, offer up another meditation on the natural world in this ode to water. A lyrical moment between parent and child in a boat on a river unfolds into an examination of the water that surrounds them, and the nature and life sustained by it: "It's only oxygen and hydrogen. Simple as could be, and yet nothing means more to life as we know it." Arai's lush art and Osada's evocative poetry, beautifully translated from Japanese by David Boyd, work together to enchant readers and refresh their spirit, opening their eyes to the wonders of water, the universe, and life.
Amos McGee misses the bus
Stead, Philip Christian, author
2021
When he misses his bus to the zoo, Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper who was up late planning a surprise for his friends, gets some unexpected help.
The Bad Guys in they're bee-hind you!
Blabey, Aaron, author, illustrator
2021
"Pop quiz! You are on the roof of a skyscraper. Every floor of that building has nasty things that just don't like you. And you really need to get to the basement. Whaddaya do?! (And no, you can't just join the B-Team and fly away in their glamorous new spaceship.) Think quick, chico, because the multiverse is getting worse!"--Provided by publisher.
A bowl full of peace : a true story
author Stelson, Caren, 1951-
2020
"Six-year-old Sachiko and her family suffered greatly after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and in the years that followed, the miraculous survival of a ceramic bowl became a key part of Sachiko's journey toward peace."-- Provided by publisher.
Classified : the secret career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee aerospace engineer
Sorell, Traci, author
2021
"Mary Golda Ross designed classified projects for Lockheed Aircraft Corporation as the company's first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work."-- Provided by publisher.
Dinosaurs on Kitty Island
Slack, Michael H., 1969- author, illustrator
2021
Three intrepid dinosaurs travel to Kitty Island for a playdate only to discover that their kitten friends have very different ideas of what counts as fun, and they all must find some common ground before their friendship goes extinct.
The eye of the world
Jordan, Robert, 1948-2007, author
2019
"When The Two Rivers is attacked by Trollocs-a savage tribe of half-men, half-beasts- five villagers flee that night into a world they barely imagined, with new dangers waiting in the shadows and in the light."--Amazon.
A fox called Herbert
Sturton, Margaret, author, illustrator
2020
"Meet Herbert, the rabbit who knows he was born to be a fox. When his mommy isn't looking, he puts on pointy fox ears, makes himself a bushy tail, and asks his sister to paint him orange, just like a fox. But Mommy doesn't understand; why can't he just be a good rabbit?"-- Amazon.
A friend like you
Murphy, Frank, 1966- author
2021
"There's nothing in the world like a wonderful friend. Friends are there to laugh with you and ready with a hug when you need one. Adventure friends and study friends. There are forever friends and brand new friends. In this book, celebrate ALL the marvelous ways to be a friend!"-- Provided by publisher.
Fullmetal alchemist. 1, The land of sand
Inoue, Makoto, author
2005
As young boys, Edward & Alphonse Elric dabbled in alchemy to try to resurrect their dead mother. As a result, Ed lost one arm and one leg, while Al lost his entire body and had his spirit sealed into a suit of armor. Now, they are searching for the fabled Philosopher's Stone to restore what they've lost
A garden in your belly : meet the microbes in your gut
D'yans, Masha, author
2020
Your belly is full of tiny creatures! Vivid watercolors and lively text teach kids about the garden of microscopic flora growing inside them, how it keeps them healthy, and how they can help it thrive.
Home : a peek-through picture book
Hegarty, Patricia, author
2020
A bear cub explores the different types of homes animals build in the forest. Peek-through holes in each page provide a glimpse inside.
How do you love? : the five ways we show we care
Byrnes, Kellie, author
2021
Presents a variety of people expressing love in different ways.
JavaScript coding for teens : a beginner's guide to developing websites and games
Yueh, Andrew, author
2021
"Have you ever wanted to make your own game? How about an awesome website? Then JavaScript Coding for Teens is the book for you! It doesn't matter if you're not sure what a variable is, are stumped about syntax, or don't even know how to use JavaScript on your computer! This simple guide to coding for beginners walks you through every part of the process with easy-to-understand language and straightforward directions. You'll be coding like a pro in no time!"--Amazon.com.
Kirby manga mania. Volume 3
Hikawa, Hirokazu, 1967- author, artist
2021
Kirby dances onto the stage once again in this collection of classic--and new--comics for all ages! When everyone's favorite pink puff finds out he's become a video game susperstar, he gets greedy for more, causing King Dedede and the rest of Dream land to hammer some sense into him!
Love at fourteen. 11
Mizutani, Fuka, author, artist
2022
"Kazuki and Kanata are the two mature students of Class 2-B -and they're now ready for thier relationship to mature as well. But with the end of the school year and Kazuki's subsequent move approaching, they're quickly running out of time. Luckily, an opportune blizzard during the class ski trip leads to secrets, revelations, and a night to remember..." -- Cover.
Love you by heart
Reynolds, Peter H., author
2021
Peter H. Reynolds celebrates unconditional love in this delightful and poetic tribute to the rare and beautiful love that binds two hearts.
Raccoon's perfect snowman
Wish, Katia, author, illustrator
2020
After perfecting the art of snowman-building, Raccoon coaches his friends to build their own but their imperfect creations make everyone unhappy until they try again, working together.
Rainbows in bloom : discovering colors with flowers
Putnam, Darroch, author, illustrator
2021
There's so much more to red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple than you might think. Learn about the amazing variety of these colors and the flowers in our world. With foldout pages and search-and-find activities!
Scholastic year in sports 2022
2022
Looks at sports facts for 2021, such as records, trophies, and upsets.
T is for Thor : a Norse mythology alphabet
Loh-Hagan, Virginia, author
2020
"An alphabetical exploration of Scandinavian mythology, history, culture, and religion, examining famous gods such as Loki, Thor, and Odin, as well as lesser-known inhabitants of this nine-realm universe"-- Provided by publisher.
That's Betty! : the story of Betty White
Bonsignore, Gregory, author
2021
With the longest television career of all time, Betty White is an icon, having starred on some of the most loved TV shows. She is also a pioneer: she was the first woman to produce a national TV show and the first producer to hire a female director. Betty is lauded for her work off the set: fighting for equal rights for women, advocating for the fair treatment of animals, campaigning to end bullying, and standing up for the LGBTQIA+ community. This picture-book biography introduces her life and lengthy career.