New Books for October 30
The ghosts went floating
Norman, Kim, author
2020
Witches, werewolves, and other creatures celebrate Halloween in an illustrated rhyme that can be sung to the tune of "The Ants Went Marching."
How to read to a grandma or grandpa
Reagan, Jean, 1965- author
2020
In this humorous book, "How to read to a Grandma or Grandpa" the kids are in charge! Kids can show their grandparents how to choose a great book, find the perfect spot to read together, and use their best reading-out-loud voices. Even after the book is done, there are lots of activities that kids and their grandparents can do together!
I got the school spirit
Schofield-Morrison, Connie, author
2020
As a new school year begins, a young girl is filled with school spirit as she zips her book bag shut, rides the bus, enjoys her classes, and eagerly anticipates the next day.
The monster hunt
Mirabella, Rosina, author
2020
When Judy tells Paddington a scary story, he decides to set off on his own monster hunt!
One little lie
Coble, Colleen, author
2020
Jane Hardy is appointed interim sheriff in Pelican Harbor, Alabama, after her father retires, but there's no time for an adjustment period. When her father is arrested for theft and then implicated in a recent murder, Jane quickly realizes she's facing someone out to destroy the only family she has. Reid Bechtol is well-known for his documentaries, and his latest project involves covering Jane's career. Jane has little interest in the attention, but the committee who appointed her loves the idea of the publicity. Jane finds herself depending on Reid's calm manner as he follows her around filming, and they begin working together to clear her father. But Reid has his own secrets from the past, and the gulf between them may be impossible to cross--especially once her father's lie catches up with them all.
Poesy the monster slayer
Doctorow, Cory, author
2020
A monster slayer needs no bedtime! Once her parents are off to bed, Poesy excitedly awaits the monsters that creep into her room. With the knowledge she's gained from her trusty monster book and a few of her favorite toys, Poesy easily fends off a werewolf, a vampire, and much more. But not even Poesy's bubblegum perfume can defeat her sleep-deprived parents!
A unicorn named Sparkle and the pumpkin monster
Young, Amy, author, illustrator
2020
Lucy and Sparkle are excited to carve their Halloween pumpkins, but things suddenly take a spooky turn.
White Tiger : a hero's compulsion
Pierce, Tamora.
2007
Angela del Toro knows pain: Her uncle -- Hector Ayala, the former White Tiger -- killed. Her FBI partner, murdered. Her career, ruined. Her mentor, Matt Murdock, jailed. And the hurt is just beginning. The Yakuza's bloodthirsty Sano Orii returns, a genocidal shadow organization appears, and a new-but-old super-powered madman is looking to put the squeeze on White Tiger. Armed with mystical amulets -- and finally in costume -- White Tiger demands answers! But will she survive long enough to ask the right questions?" -- from publisher's web site.
