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Shreeve, Elizabeth

Summary: Many find sloths cute, while some find them just plain bizarre. In 'The Upside-Down Book of Sloths', Elizabeth Shreeve uncovers their less-well-known evolutionary history and how they became the beloved - and unique - creatures of today. Many find sloths cute, while some find them just plain bizarre. In The Upside-Down Book of Sloths, Elizabeth Shreeve uncovers their less-well-known...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.3 SHR

Stuart, Scott

Summary: Inspired by the author's own little boy, 'Shadow's' main character likes princesses, fairies and things 'not for boys'... he soon learns (through the support of his dad) that everyone has a shadow that they sometimes feel they need to hide. This is an important book for a new generation of children (and adults alike) which exemplifies the concepts of unconditional love, respect and positive...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Larrikin House 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STU

Heikkilä, Cecilia

Summary: Grandpa and Little Bear share a dream to visit Faraway Valley -- a special, hard-to-find place full of wild and wonderful creatures, a place where the air smells of pine needles, a place they've only seen on a postcard. The determined pair study maps, read books and practice camping to prepare for their adventure, then set sail for the long journey. But when they arrive in the north, they find...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Floris Books 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HEI

Wang, Holman

Summary: "Being a mom is eleven jobs in one! This unique picture book for very young readers celebrates the many jobs being a parent encompasses: A general who rallies the troops (or unruly kids), a curator of modern art (or finger paintings), an archaeologist looking for buried treasures (or socks)... when Mom gets home from her day job as a carpenter, she never knows which job will be waiting for her,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WAN

Foley, James

Summary: Stella wants to be an astronaut. There is only one problem: Stella is an elephant. Every time she applies to Space Command, they come up with a new reason she can't join. But where there's a will, there's a way and Stella is determined to reach for the stars.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a Division of EDC Publishing 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC FOL

Brown, Carron

Summary: Watch as astronauts blast off into space with this beautifully illustrated book. By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a torch behind each page, young readers will be able to discover how astronauts work, eat and exercise on a space station, and will delight in following a crew from lift-off to touch-down. The innovative see-through feature fulfills a similar function to...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SPANISH BRO

Summary: "Meet Bingo! This energetic and adorable Red Heeler is always up for an adventure with her big sister, Bluey. Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+. Learn all about Bingo in this fun shaped board book! Bingo loves to sing, learn new things from Bluey, and relax in her relaxer chair. This book is perfect for Bluey fans who want to know more Bingo, her favorite...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers Licenses, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2023

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Wang, Holman

Summary: "Being a dad is eleven jobs in one! This unique picture book for very young readers celebrates the many jobs being a parent encompasses: A receptionist scheduling important meetings (for playdates), an architect designing buildings (or pillow forts), an inspector (of diapers!).... When Dad gets home from his day job at the office, he never knows which job will be waiting for him, but he knows...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WAN

Todaro, Lenora

Summary: "What would happen if people all around the world stayed inside, away from animals' habitats? Twelve fascinating real-life stories of creatures around the globe who reclaimed their habitat during the COVID-19 quarantine show animal lovers and aspiring citizen scientists how to help wildlife by fighting habitat loss"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: minedition 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.7 TOD

Cowley, Joy.

Summary: This picture book distils the essence of summer at the beachskin sticky with salt, sandy feet, waves hush-hushing and a shell under the pillow. This simple poem by internationally renowned Joy Cowley transports the reader instantly to a childhood summer. Summer holidays by the sea have a rhythm all their own. With a few well chosen images Cowley takes us straight to the end of a long hot day,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Gecko Press 2023

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Holowaty, Lauren

Summary: It's People Who Help Us day at playgroup so Peppa and her friends get a very special visit from Dr Brown Bear and Nurse Fox. They've come to show the children how to keep fit, eat healthy snacks and, most importantly, always remember to wash their hands! Then the children get to have a go at playing doctors and nurses.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2020

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Bustard, Anne

Summary: In this family-oriented picture book, one brave cat discovers how rad trying new things can be! Esther, Chester, Hester, and Sylvester are stoked to shred at the skate park! But unlike his daring brothers and sisters, Lester is a total fraidy-cat. Skateboarding doesn't come easily to him--and with only nine lives to spare, why should he risk one on the half-pipe? When Lester sees how much fun...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2020

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Purcell, Rebecca

Summary: In this story in the Owl & Bird of full-colour board books Owl tidies up his toys. But tidying up doesn't have to be just a chore it can be fun, too! This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, shows readers how to put the fun into necessary chores, while it introduces emerging readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Tiny Seed Publishing 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD PUR

Meltzer, Brad

Summary: Examines the life and career of "John Lewis, known for his role in the civil rights movement--having helped organize the March on Washington and the Selma Voting Rights March--and for his lifelong dedication to public service as a member of the House of Representatives. [He] was never afraid to get in good trouble"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Bio I am Lewis

Grant, Adam M.

Summary: As Box searches for the right person to reveal the gift he conceals, he encounters children who are grasping, bickering, rough, and otherwise badly behaved.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GRA

Newson, Karl

Summary: These children and animals are all very different to each other. Some are big, some are small. Some are gentle, some are rough. Everyone is playful, but who's the best at hiding? But one thing's certain: they all love a good bedtime story! The perfect picture book for little ones who are just beginning to make sense of their place in the world.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NEW

Daynes, Katie

Summary: Discover what clouds are made of, why storm clouds flash and boom, how tornadoes happen and what makes a rainbow. With lots of flaps to lift, this delightful book encourages children to explore clouds for themselves, spotting shapes in the sky, looking at the simple science behind them and learning a few cloud myths along the way.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021

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Gianferrari, Maria

Summary: Bread, milk, wool, fruits, and vegetables: things that fill our day to day lives. But where, and who, do they come from? Across wheat fields and city rooftop gardens, mushroom beds and maple forests, Thank a Farmer traces the food and clothing that a family uses back to the people who harvested and created them. With Maria Gianferrari's informed and poetic text and monumental artwork from...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton Young Readers 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 630 GIA

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE GIA

Summary: The perfect first picture board book for your child to learn about flowers. Well researched pictures will help your baby to identify flowers, build vocabulary and improve observation skills.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Wonder House Books 2019

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McAlister, Caroline

Summary: Before C.S. Lewis wrote The Chronicles of Narnia, he was a young boy named Jack who spent his days dreaming up stories of other worlds filled with knights, castles, and talking animals. His brother, Warnie, spent his days imagining worlds filled with trains, boats, and technology. One rainy day, they found a wardrobe in a little room next to the attic, and they wondered, What if the wardrobe...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2019

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Thurman, Kathryn K.

Summary: Lily loves helping in Grandma's beautiful garden. She and Grandpa help make sure everything's growing strong. One day, Grandpa lets her in on a secret: pointing to an ant, he says that everything is a part of something bigger. One ant is part of a colony. One rain drop becomes part of the ocean. One star is part of the universe. When Lily's Grandma passes away suddenly, Lily struggles to deal...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Upside Down Books 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE THU

Bader, Bonnie

Summary: A basic introduction to the sleepy, slow-moving mammal discusses the two types of sloths and their physical characteristics, habitat, behaviors, and diet.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2021

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Oxlade, Chris

Summary: Become an engineer for the day in this interactive vehicles book for children aged 3+ years. Find out what's gone wrong with the vehicles using the clues and cross-sections to help you, Fix them by spotting the right tools to do the job, and then they can Go! Perfect for exploring STEAM and other high-interest topics. Bite-sized text and hands-on learning make this a really fun introduction to...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Shed 2020

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Summary: The perfect first picture board book for your child to learn about animals. Well researched pictures will help your baby to identify farm animals and pets, build vocabulary and improve observation skills.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Wonder House Books 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BRD

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