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  Holiday Surprise

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Help baby learn holiday-related words with this adorably-illustrated book. Black and white art and bursts of color will capture baby's attention with large, simple pictures that encourage learning. Pictures include: present, wreath, bell, stocking, ornament, candy cane, cookie and tree.  Other books in the Baby's First Christmas Book series include: Winter Fun, Christmas Joy, and Santa's Coming.

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  Ruby Goldberg's Bright Idea

  Anna Humphrey

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  Ruby wants first prize at the fifth grade science fair—and she thinks her quirky, creative, Rube Goldberg–esque invention is just the way to get it! Rife with “depth and charm,” this story is peppered with engaging science facts and insights (Publishers Weekly).Ten-year-old Ruby Goldberg is determined to win her school science fair and beat her nemesis Dominic Robinson. She’s snagged second place for the last two years, and she’s set on claiming first prize. The only trouble is that Ruby has no ideas. When her grandfather’s beloved basset hound dies, Ruby thinks of the perfect thing that will cheer him up and win her first place—an innovative, state-of-the-art, not-to-be-duplicated Ruby Goldberg invention!Before long Ruby is so busy working on her idea that she ignores everything else in her life, including her best friend, Penny. And what started out as simple turns into something much more complicated! Can Ruby get her priorities—and her project—in order before it’s too late?

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  My Best Friend and Other Enemies

  Catherine Wilkins

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  When Jessica's best friend goes off with new-girl Amelia, Jessica is hurt but determined not to take it lying down. She has a plan, and a secret weapon - her felt-tips. The pen is mightier than the sword, after all, and having a sense of humour wins Jessica far more friends than she loses.
  A funny, wise story that will touch a nerve with everyone who reads it from author and stand-up comedian, Catherine Wilkins.

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  Telephone

  Mac Barnett

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  From the New York Times–bestselling author: “Great for read-alouds . . . [A] unique, clever book that young readers will love.” —School Library Journal   It’s time to fly home for dinner! In this witty picture book from Mac Barnett, a Caldecott Honor and E.B. White Read Aloud Award winner, a mother bird gives the bird next to her a message for little Peter. But passing messages on a telephone line isn’t as simple as it sounds. Each subsequent bird understands Mama’s message according to its own very particular hobbies, personality, and situation. Will Peter ever get home for dinner?   This uproarious interpretation of a favorite children’s game will get everyone giggling and is sure to lead to countless rereads.   “Raucous.” —The New York Times   “Silly fun! (Pass it on.)” —Kirkus Reviews

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  The Harp of Power - The Book of...

  Alex Dunne

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  'Cat didn't notice a shadow slinking into the room and leaning in closer … as if it were listening.'
  When Cat finds out that her cool new neighbour, Dr Becca Ryan, is a witch, she's fascinated. Cat already loves magic – she has The Sight – and she's sure she can learn loads from Becca.
  But Cat has other things on her mind – her mum has a boyfriend and Cat's not happy. When she turns to Becca for advice, she gets more than she bargained for. Cat and her friend Shane are sent off on a perilous quest for an ancient harp that, when played, can influence the thoughts of anyone who hears it – and it seems like Cat will go to any lengths to find it …
  As they face shape-shifting wolves, demons and magic on the island of Hy-Brasil, Cat and Shane learn many things about themselves – and prepare to battle an ancient and terrifying power …
   

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  Scrivener's Moon

  Philip Reeve

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  The final Fever Crumb adventure from the author of Mortal Engines. “For die-hard fans of science fiction, it doesn’t get much better.” —School Library Journal 
   
  The Scriven people are brilliant, mad—and dead. All except one, whose monstrous creation is nearly complete: a giant city on wheels. New London terrifies the rest of the world, and an army of mammoth-riders gathers to fight it. Meanwhile, young Fever Crumb begins a hunt for Ancient technology in the icy strongholds of the north. She finds a mysterious black pyramid full of secrets. It will change her world forever.  
   
  Scrivener’s Moon follows Fever Crumb and A Web of Air to complete one of the most exciting and inventive fantasy adventures series ever written. 
   
  “The rich worldbuilding continues to hold surprises, and the writing never falters . . . Quiet and somber, but still deeply satisfying.” —Kirkus Reviews 
   
  “Characterization is deep and revelatory; themes are rich and seamlessly interwoven; and the plot is complex and packed with propulsive action.” —The Horn Book

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