New Books for May 29
101 silly Valentine's Day jokes for kids
Kiddin, Jess, author
2024
Collects 101 Valentine's Day jokes for young readers.
Bad Kitty makes a movie
Bruel, Nick, author, artist
2023
When Uncle Murray accidentally uploads a video of Kitty to Viewtube, it goes VIRAL, and Kitty becomes a STAR...kind of. Join Uncle Murray and Kitty in a bundle of Hollywood antics in the latest full-color graphic novel addition to the viral Bad Kitty series you will not want to miss.
Bizard and the big bunny bizness
Krebs, Chrissie, author, artist.
2024
"When a baby rabbit is accidently turned into a giant, Bizard the Bear Wizard and his friends have to figure out how to fix this magic wish spell gone awry."-- Provided by publisher.
Children of the Phoenix. Volume 1, The eye of the storm
Källner, Oskar, author
2023
"When Elias and Alice's mother disappears in a nearby forest, the siblings quickly embark on a journey to find her. But nothing can prepare them for what lies ahead?not when they come face-to-face with a crew of aliens who whisk them away to a spaceship where they meet terrifying creatures, dangerous attackers, and a secret that changes all Alice and Elias have ever known about their family."--Publisher's description.
Destroy the day
Kemmerer, Brigid, author
2024
"Corrick, Tessa and Harristan battle seemingly insurmountable odds to find their way back to each other and save their kingdom"-- Provided by publisher.
The emotionally intelligent teen : skills to help you deal with what you feel, build stronger relationships, and boost self-confidence
McNally, Melanie, author
2023
Build a solid foundation for mental health and wellness with this fun and engaging guide-just for teens! In this friendly guide, psychologist Melanie McNally offers proven-effective tools to help you cultivate emotional intelligence - the ability to identify and express your emotions in healthy ways.
Forests and deforestation : a graphic guide
Hill, Christina, author
2023
"Forests create the air we breathe. They provide shade for people and animals. But humans are destroying more forests every day. Check out what happens when forests disappear - and if we can reverse the losses"-- Provided by publisher.
Fossil
Taylor Paul D., author
2023
Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists learn about ancient life forms. Striking photographs, detailed diagrams, and lots of examples of fossils help you to learn what can be discovered around the world and why some fossils lead to new discoveries about the past.
Geronimo Stilton reporter. 15, Clean sweep
Stilton, Geronimo, author
2023
When the owner of the Daily Rat newspaper thinks Thea Stilton, who has vanished without a trace, is responsible for a recent string of robberies in New Mouse City, Geronimo must employ his "famouse" investigative skills to find Thea - and the truth.
Ghana
Makanda, Anna, author.
2023
This book is filled from cover to cover with fascinating facts about the wonderful Ghana. Discover everything from landscape to landmarks, school to food, and traditions to culture. You will also learn some basic words and phrases in two of the most widely spoken languages, Asante Twi and Fanti.
A gift for Nai Nai
Ung, Kim-Hoa.
2023
Struggling to crochet a lucky hat for her beloved Nai Nai's birthday, Lyn Lyn learns that the best gift of all comes from within.
Jason and the Argonauts : a modern graphic greek myth
Peters, Stephanie True, 1965- author.
2024
"When young hero Jason sets out to claim his rightful throne, he faces many challenges along the way. The most difficult of all? Capturing the Golden Fleece. Thankfully, he has his fellow heroes--the Argonauts--by his side. Find out if Jason and his pals succeed in their quest in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"-- Provided by publisher.
The latke who couldn't stop screaming : a Christmas story
Snicket, Lemony, author
2007
"Latkes are potato pancakes served at Hanukah. Lemony Snicket is an alleged children's author. For the first time in literary history, these two elements are combined in one book. People who are interested in either or both of these things will find this book so enjoyable it will feel as if Hanukah is being celebrated for several years, rather than eight nights."--P. [4] of cover.
The librarianist : a novel
deWitt, Patrick, 1975- author
2023
Hoping to fill the void he's known since retiring, retired librarian Bob Comet begins volunteering at the senior centre. Behind Bob Comet's straight man façade is the story of an unhappy child's runaway adventure during the last days of the Second World War, of true love won and stolen away, of the purpose and pride found in the librarian's vocation, and the pleasures of a life lived to the side of the masses. Comet's experiences are imbued with melancholy but also a bright, sustained comedy.
Little Narwhal lost : a tale of found family
Hartman, Brooke, author.
2024
"Inspired by a true story of how a young narwhal finds himself a new family to love and accept him-a pod of beluga whales! Little Narwhal is lost. After a big storm hits, he wanders the ocean alone, in search of a community to belong to. Eventually he finds other whales . . . but these whales don't look like him at all! Will they welcome him into their family? From the same team behind the bestselling book Dream Flights on Arctic Nights, this story is told in lyrical text accompanied by gorgeously colored linocut art. Also included at the back are facts about narwhals, including the real story about the narwhal who is adopted by beluga whales"-- Provided by publisher.
The missing sword
De la Cruz, Melissa, 1971-, author
2023
The League of Seven follows the yellow brick road to retrieve the sword of Excalibur and save Fil's mother from Olga's evil clutches.
Monkey-cam
Palatini, Margie, author
2023
"Experience the world from a monkey's perspective via the video camera on its head ... Through a video camera positioned on the monkey's head, readers can follow along from the monkey's point of view as it slides down a giraffe's neck, meets a lion by mistake, and shares a coconut with a friend"-- Provided by publisher.
Near miss
Woods, Stuart, author
2024
"Following a string of adventures, Stone Barrington is enjoying some downtime in New York City when a chance encounter introduces him to a charming new companion. Too bad she also comes with the baggage of a persistent ex-boyfriend intent on retribution. As Stone skillfully dodges each disturbance, it soon becomes clear that there is potentially an even more treacherous game being played behind the scenes. And when long-standing grudges resurface, Stone is brought back into the orbit of some familiar enemies. He must use all of his tricks--as well as those of a few old friends--to evade trouble before it's too late. But this time, danger just might catch him"-- Provided by publisher.
Paper wishes
Knudson, Tara, author
2024
A child uses origami to stay connected with family members who are far away.
The perfect secret
Buyea, Rob, author
2019
"Told from different viewpoints, five seventh-graders, who face their own personal challenges, are also determined as a group to help two very special people reconcile a long-standing dispute"-- Provided by publisher.
Reckoning : an FBI thriller
Coulter, Catherine, author
2024
"When she was twelve years old, Kirra Mandarian's parents were murdered, and she barely escaped with her life. Fourteen years later, Kirra is a commonwealth attorney back home in Porte Franklin, Virginia, and her goal is to find out who killed her parents and why. She assumes the identity of E. N. --Eliot Ness--and gathers proof to bring down the man she believes was behind her parents' deaths. She quickly learns big-time criminals are very dangerous indeed and realizes she needs Dillon Savich's help. Savich brings in Special Agent Griffin Hammersmith to work with Lieutenant Jeter Thorpe, the young detective who'd saved Kirra years before. Emma Hunt, a piano prodigy and the granddaughter of powerful crime boss Mason Lord, was only six years old when she was abducted. Then she was saved by her adoptive father, San Francisco federal judge Ramsey Hunt. Now a 12-year-old with a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, she narrowly saves herself from a would-be kidnapper at Davies Hall in San Francisco. Worried for her safety, Emma's entire family joins her for her next performance, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Sherlock and officers from METRO are assigned to protect her, but things don't turn out as planned." -- Back cover.
Righteous prey
Sandford, John, 1944 February 23-, author
2024
"'We're going to murder people who need to be murdered.' So states a press release from a mysterious group known only as The Five, shortly after a vicious predator is murdered in San Francisco. The Five is made up of vigilante killers who are very bored--and very rich. They target the worst of society and then use their unlimited resources to offset the damage done by those they've killed, donating untraceable Bitcoin to charities and victims via the dark web. The Five soon become the most popular figures in the media...though their motives may not be entirely pure. After The Five strike again in the Twin Cities, Virgil Flowers and Lucas Davenport are sent in to investigate. And they soon have their hands full--the killings are smart and carefully choreographed, and the killers are virtually untraceable. But if anyone can destroy this group, it will be the dynamic team of Davenport and Flowers."-- Back cover.
Yo-kai watch. 22
Konishi, Noriyuki, author, illustrator
2024
"Nate and his friends meet an assortment of nyan Yo-kai, including Kintaro, Odyssey, Melon and Origin!! Join the fun as Nate battles with feline spirits that are as dangerous as they are cute!"-- Provided by publisher.