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  What's He Doing In There? -...

  Fritz Leiber

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  What’s He Doing in There? is a light, humorous science-fiction story by Fritz Leiber, first published in 1957. The story follows a polite, soft-spoken Martian who arrives on Earth after secretly learning English from radio and television broadcasts. Instead of seeking out governments or scientists, he wisely chooses to contact a cultural anthropologist first — a man eager to study alien customs. 
  Everything seems perfectly calm until the Martian excuses himself and disappears into the family bathroom… and stays there. Minutes turn into an hour, then longer, and the professor’s household begins to panic. Why is he running the water? Is he ill? Is he conducting some kind of alien ritual? Is he experimenting? Is he drowning? The family debates everything from cultural taboos to possible interplanetary disasters — and no one wants to be the first person in history to knock on the bathroom door of a Martian. 
  Leiber turns a simple domestic scene into a comedy of curiosity and nerves, letting the tension build while the professor, his wife, and their children imagine every possible explanation. The joke is not just the mystery, but how humans react when faced with the unknown — with worry, speculation, and a touch of self-importance. It’s gentle satire from a writer who understood that science fiction can be funny without losing its insight. 
  Fritz Leiber (1910–1992) was one of the major figures of 20th-century speculative fiction and one of the first writers to blend horror, fantasy, and science fiction with a modern, human voice. Born in Chicago, he wrote everything from psychological ghost stories to space satire, and helped create the “sword and sorcery” genre through his famous Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser stories. 
  Leiber’s work earned the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards, and he is often credited with bringing literary style and emotional depth into pulp-era storytelling.

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  You Are Magic - A Book for the...

  Emma Carlson Berne

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  You are magic, baby!Listen along with this empowering testament to perseverance and talent, celebrating the unstoppable spirit of Ariana Grande. YOU ARE MAGIC chronicles the awe-inspiring journey of the multitalented star, whose resilience, creativity, and passion have made her a force to be reckoned with in music, theatre, and beyond. Ariana's story inspires young fans to embrace their individuality, overcome challenges, and follow their dreams all while advocating for kindness, mental health, and positive change. This heartfelt biography encourages listeners to shine bright, just like Ariana, and discover the magic within themselves.From SLJ: "a positive, inspiring message to all children."Also from the LITTLEST FANS series:-You Are Fearless: A Book for the Littlest Taylor Swift Fans-You Are a Diamond: A Book for the Littlest Dolly Parton Fans-You are Fierce: A Book for the Littlest Beyoncé Fans-You Are Powerful: A Book for the Littlest Caitlin Clark Fans-You Are Brotherly Love: A Book for the Littlest Kelce Brothers FansA Macmillan Audio production from Odd Dot Books

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  Small’s Big Dream: An inspiring...

  Manjeet Mann

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  A beautifully lyrical and empowering picture book about the importance of dreaming big, from award-winning author Manjeet Mann and the exceptionally talented debut illustrator, Amanda Quartey. 
  Small lived in a small house.  
  She had a small room  
  with a small window 
  and at night  
  she slept in a small bed  
  with a too small blanket.  
  Despite being small,  
  Small had BIG dreams. 
  In Small’s world, everything is small – her shoes, her bed, everything. But her dreams are big. And Small discovers that when you dream big, anything – and everything – can happen. 
  Small’s Big Dream is the first picture book from Manjeet Mann, with artwork by exciting debut illustrator Amanda Quartey. Manjeet Mann is the author of the Costa Children’s Book Award winning The Crossing and critically acclaimed and Carnegie-shortlisted Run, Rebel. 
  Manjeet Mann's Small's Big Dream is a testament to the power of dreaming big, a virtue that resonates with kids of all ages. The book's multicultural elements and focus on family values make it a must-read in juvenile fiction. 
  For fans of David Almond (My Name is Mina), Kate Albus (A Place to Hang the Moon), Dapo Adeola (My Mum is a Lioness), Sarah Crossan (The Weight of Water), and Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock (The Smell of Other People's Houses). 
  HarperCollins Children's 2022

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  The Supervillain's Guide to...

  Matt Wallace

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  Matt Wallace, author of Bump, presents a personal, humorous, and body-positive middle grade standalone about a fat kid who wants to stop his bullies . . . and enlists the help of the world’s most infamous supervillain. Perfect for fans of Holly Goldberg Sloan, Julie Murphy, and John David Anderson! 
  Max’s first year of middle school hasn’t been easy. Eighth-grade hotshot Johnny Pro torments Max constantly, for no other reason than Max is fat and an easy target. Max wishes he could fight back, but he doesn’t want to hurt Johnny . . . just make him feel the way Max feels. 
  In desperation, Max writes to the only person he thinks will understand: imprisoned supervillain Master Plan, a “gentleman of size.” To his surprise, Master Plan wants to help! He suggests a way for Max to get even with Johnny Pro, and change how the other kids at school see them both. 
  And it works! When Master Plan’s help pays off for Max in ways he couldn’t have imagined, he starts gaining confidence—enough to finally talk to Marina, the girl he likes in class who shares his passion for baking. With Master Plan in his corner, anything seems possible . . . but is there a price to pay for the supervillain’s help? 
  * A Junior Library Guild selection *

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  ¡Vamos a comer con abuela! Let's...

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  A los niños les encantará esta divertida historia sobre una familia que cena junta y una abuela a la que le gusta preparar la cena para su familia. Disfrutarán escuchando esta adorable historia que presenta efectos de sonido y voces profesionales para ayudar a los niños a desarrollar vocabulario y mejorar sus habilidades auditivas. La historia se presenta primero en español y luego en inglés, lo que lo convierte en un recurso maravilloso para que los niños aprendan un idioma diferente. Las oraciones simples, la enunciación clara y las palabras repetitivas alentarán a los niños a enamorarse de contar historias y aprender un nuevo idioma. 
   
  Kids will love this playful story about a family having dinner together and a grandma that enjoys cooking dinner for her family. They will enjoy listening to this adorable story that features sound effects and professional voices to help children develop vocabulary and improve listening skills.  The story is first presented in Spanish and then in English making this a wonderful resource for children learning a different language.  Simple sentences, clear enunciation, and repetitive words will encourage children to fall in love with storytelling and learning a new language.

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  Road Trip Redemption

  Becca Wierwille

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  A hopeful adventure for kids ages 8-12 about sisterhood, friendship, and the power of starting over. 
  Three years ago, Jada Robinson betrayed her best friend. 
  Now, her family has moved, and thirteen-year-old Jada struggles to make friends. Realizing how it feels to be bullied, she’d give anything to undo the past. 
  When Jada finds a stray dog, she is sure he’s the same beloved pet her ex-best friend, Kimmy, once lost. This feels like Jada’s chance to make things right. 
  Jada talks her two older sisters into a trip to Pennsylvania to reunite Kimmy with her furry friend. But as new questions about their canine companion unravel Jada’s plans, she wonders how she’ll face Kimmy after all these years. 
  The road ahead may be more complicated than Jada imagined.

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