The legendary goalie who revolutionized the game of hockey. Young Jacques Plante’s way of playing hockey may look different from everyone else’s. Instead of a puck, he uses a tennis ball, and his shin pads are made out of potato sacks and wooden slats. But that’s not going to stop him. He loves the game. … Continue reading THAT’S NOT HOCKEY, by Andree Poulin, Art by Felix Girard, Annick Press
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THE DAY WAR CAME, by Nicola Davies, Illustrated By Rebecca Cobb, Candlewick Press
A moving, poetic narrative and child-friendly illustrations follow the heartbreaking, ultimately hopeful journey of a little girl who is forced to become a refugee. "The day war came there were flowers on the windowsill and my father sang my baby brother back to sleep." Imagine if, on an ordinary day, after a morning … Continue reading THE DAY WAR CAME, by Nicola Davies, Illustrated By Rebecca Cobb, Candlewick Press
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STORM, by Sam Usher, Templar Books/Candlewick Press
A storm is brewing and the wind is picking up, so a boy and his grandfather decide it's the perfect weather for kite flying. There's just one problem: they have to find the kite! Their search brings up many wonderful memories of previous adventures together, and when they finally make it outside, their adventure really … Continue reading STORM, by Sam Usher, Templar Books/Candlewick Press
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THERE’S A DINOSAUR ON THE 13TH FLOOR, by Wade Bradford, Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, Candlewick Press
The outcome is anything but predictable when an exhausted hotel guest sets out in search of sleep in this kid-pleasing romp full of visual humor. Will Mr. Snore ever get some shut-eye at the busy Sharemore Hotel? The room on the first floor is too noisy. The room on the second floor is too crowded. … Continue reading THERE’S A DINOSAUR ON THE 13TH FLOOR, by Wade Bradford, Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, Candlewick Press
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OZY AND MILLIE, by Dana Simpson, Andrews McMeel
From the creator of the enormously popular Phoebe and Her Unicorn series comes "Ozy and Millie," a playful comic exploring the friendship between two foxes. "Ozy and Millie" features an introduction by author Dana Simpson and a hand-selected collection of her favorite strips from the comic's 10-year run. While this comic deals with middle-grade kids … Continue reading OZY AND MILLIE, by Dana Simpson, Andrews McMeel
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FRUIT NINJA, FRENZY FORCE, by Halfbrick Studios/Eric Owen, Andrews McMeel Universal
DESCRIPTION: Sharpen your samurai blades and join these crime-fighters in their thrilling, fruit-filled adventures. You know the game—now it’s time to learn the whole story presented in an action-packed graphic novel. From humble beginnings rise four Fruit Ninjas, ready to rediscover the long-lost art of Juice Jitsu. Their mission: to unlock hidden powers through the … Continue reading FRUIT NINJA, FRENZY FORCE, by Halfbrick Studios/Eric Owen, Andrews McMeel Universal
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40 Books Everyone Should Read, by J.L. Slipak, Part Six
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STINKY CECIL IN MUDSLIDE MAYHEM, by Paige Braddock, Andrews McMeel Publishing
It’s springtime at Cecil’s Pond and everything is coming alive: the flowers, grasses, insects, and butterflies. The marsh around the pond is all in bloom. Poor Nesbit (the chameleon) is overwhelmed by it all. He sees all the change as unsettling chaos! Nesbit grew up in a pet store before moving to the pond. He … Continue reading STINKY CECIL IN MUDSLIDE MAYHEM, by Paige Braddock, Andrews McMeel Publishing
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40 Books Everyone Should Read, by J.L. Slipak, Part Three
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THE PROBLIM CHILDREN, Natalie Lloyd, Middle-Grade Novel, Harper Collins Children/Katherine Tegen Books
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Snicker of Magic and The Key to Extraordinary comes a new middle grade series about seven strange siblings all born on a different day of the week and the neighbors who keep trying to tear their family apart. Wendell and Thea—twins born two minutes apart on … Continue reading THE PROBLIM CHILDREN, Natalie Lloyd, Middle-Grade Novel, Harper Collins Children/Katherine Tegen Books
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