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Ella Queen of Jazz

Helen Hancocks - Frances Lincoln Children's Bks
Format: Hardcover

Ella Fitzgerald sang the blues and she sang them good. Ella and her fellas were on the way up It seemed like nothing could stop her, until the biggest club in town refused to let her play... and all because of her colour. But when all hope seemed lost, little did Ella imagine that a Hollywood...
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Coding Games in Scratch

Dorling Kindersley Inc. - DK Children
Format: Paperback

Written for children ages 8-12 with little to no coding experience, this straightforward visual guide uses fun graphics and easy-to-follow instructions to show young learners how to build their own computer projects using Scratch, a popular free programming language.With Coding Games...
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Frenemies in the Family: Famous Brothers and Sisters Who Butted Heads and Had Each Other's Backs

Kathleen Krull - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

One minute you can't live without them . . . the next minute you don't want them breathing your air! Siblings everywhere will relate to this humorous look at famous brothers and sisters whose important bonds have shaped their accomplishments . . . (mostly) for the better.They blame...
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Build a Rain Barrel

Sally McGraw - The Child's World
Format: Print book

Introduces the importance of water conservation and explainshow to build an efficient rainwater storage container. Additional features to aid comprehension include detailed step-by-step illustrations, a clear list of materials, informative captions and callouts, fast facts, suggestions...
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Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun

Liz Kessler - Candlewick Press
Format: Paperback

The New York Times best-selling series continues with the half-mermaid embarking on an icy and perilous journey to the Land of the Midnight Sun.Strange storms are blowing up from the ocean, caused by the nightmares of Neptune, King of the Sea. Convinced that his dreams herald an approaching...
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The Royal Rabbits of London

Santa Montefiore - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH meets Warriors in this charming novel that proves that even the smallest rabbit can be the biggest hero from publishing power couple Santa and Simon Sebag Montefiore.Life is an adventure. Anything in the world is possible - by will and by luck,...
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Dog Called Kitty

Bill Wallace - Aladdin
Format: Paperback

The puppy was small and fuzzy, with a friendly, wagging tail -- and Ricky was afraid of him! No wonder, since he was attacked by a dog when he was just a baby. So when a stray puppy comes sniffling around the farm, Ricky tells it to get lost. But the puppy keeps trying to play with Ricky....
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Australian Art: Fun and Easy Art from Around the World

Alex Kuskowski - Super Sandcastle
Format: Book

Travel to the Outback on an art adventure and introduce kids to Australian culture with a creative twist. Super Simple Australian Art includes enjoyable and unique crafts adapted from Australia, just for kids. They will learn to make a kangaroo jar, play a didgeridoo, throw a boomerang...
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Furthermore

Tahereh Mafi - Dutton Children's Books
Format: Print book

The bestselling author of the Shatter Me series takes readers beyond the limits of their imagination in this captivating new middle grade adventure that reads like a modern day fairy tale. New York Times bestsellerRecently featured on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" Inspired by her childhood...
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The Wind in the Willows: With Illustrations by David Petersen

Kenneth Grahame - IDW Publishing
Format: Print book

Experience the timeless story of Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger in a beautiful new unabridged, hardcover designed and illustrated by New York Times Bestselling author and Eisner Award winning creator David Petersen (Mouse Guard) . Painstakingly illustrated over three years, this exquisite...
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