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  Wanda Hears the Stars - A Blind...

  Wanda Díaz Merced, Amy S. Hansen

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  A nonfiction biography of astrophysicist Wanda Díaz Merced and how losing her sight didn't stop her from studying the stars.An inspiring true story of a woman scientist of color that's a riveting intersectional read for STEM fans ages 6-9.Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda Díaz Merced wanted to learn everything she could about the stars. But in college she started losing her sight. How could she study what she couldn't see? Wanda found a way. She learned to hear the stars using sonification, which converts data into sounds. Listening to those chimes and drumbeats, she made new discoveries about the universe.Today Wanda is a leading advocate for inclusive science. She and her friend Amy S. Hansen collaborated on this book to inspire children to follow their curiosity no matter the challenges. As Wanda urges, "Never give up!" 

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  Major and Mynah Project Puffin

  Karen Owen

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  SPUD – the Super Perceptive Undercover Detectives – are on holiday, but find themselves in a race to solve a new mystery! When they discover puffins coated in waste oil that has been dumped in the sea, they must find out who is to blame. Can they crack the case before more damage is caused to precious sea life and the Welsh coastline?

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  Cry of the Bold (Sword of the...

  Morgan Rice

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  This recording has been digitally produced by DeepZen Limited, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. DeepZen uses Emotive Speech Technology to create digital narrations that offer a similar listening experience to human narration. From #1 bestseller Morgan Rice comes the debut of a breathtaking new fantasy series, ideal for fans of Sarah J Maas, Brandon Sanderson and Jennifer L Armentrout. 
    
  From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes the long-awaited debut of a major new epic fantasy series.  
   
  The SWORD OF THE DEAD series boldly reimagines the Persephone myth as a jumping off point to launch us into a startlingly new epic fantasy world, replete with fresh villains, kingdoms, tragedy monsters, and heroes. 
   
  When Meredith, the king’s 18 year old daughter, is snatched by a monster and taken miles down to an underground kingdom, Lance, a peasant boy who dreams of joining the King’s elite knights, vows to risk his life to save her. Lance embarks on an epic quest to prove himself before the king’s men, to find the secret passage to the underground, to brave intense trials, to battle hideous monsters, and to get her back. 
   
  Meanwhile, up above, with the king distracted and betrayed, a once-impregnable kingdom is crumbling, as enemies on all sides close in. Only a hardened girl thief, an unlikely hero, stands a chance of saving it all. 
   
  SWORD OF THE DEAD weaves an epic tale of fate and destiny, of magic and love, of sacrifice and power. A page-turning read, packed with cliffhangers and twists you will not anticipate, it will immerse you in another world. Appealing to young adults and adults of all ages, SWORD OF THE DEAD offers a fresh take on sword and sorcery adventure fantasy, and will keep you reading late into the night. 
   
  Future books in the series are also available. 
   
  “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.”  
  --San Francisco Book Review  (re A Quest of Heroes) 
    
  “Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.”  
  --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring) 
   
  “A spirited fantasy ….Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series.”  
  --Midwest Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) 
   
  “Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”  
  --Publishers Weekly  (re A Quest of Heroes)

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  Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch

  James Dean

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  New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings young readers a lunchtime treat!  
  Pete the Cat makes one giant, tasty sandwich for lunch. But what's the fun in eating lunch without your friends? Pete the Cat fans will enjoy Pete's funny food creativity and Pete's joy in sharing with friends.  
  Pete the Cat: Pete’s Big Lunch is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. 
   

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  Saving the Gingerbread House

  Lois Wickstrom

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  Is the Witch really going to enter the House Beautiful Contest?  
  For that matter, is there really a witch? Something is tapping in the woods. Hansel and Gretel investigate. It's not a witch building a beautiful home. It's a woodpecker. They were in such a hurry to find the source of the sound, now they are lost. They come upon a beautiful home. It's made of gingerbread. Animals are nibbling. Hansel and Gretel, eat some, too. Then the owner comes out.  
  Have the hungry children ruined her chance to win that contest? What will she do?

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  The Christmas House

  Erin Napier

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  Hang the stockings, cozy up by the fire, and celebrate the holidays inside The Christmas House, a classic story from designer Erin Napier of HGTV's Home Town and folk artist Adam Trest. Told from the house's point of view, this picture book welcomes your family into an old home that cherishes the tradition of being illuminated, decorated, and filled with joy. 
  This eloquent celebration of being home for the holidays captures the essence of cherished Christmas memories and . . .is a holiday companion to the bestselling book, The Lantern House;takes you through preparing a house for the holiday from bringing decorations down from the attic, setting out the hand-carved nativity scene in the living room, baking cookies in the kitchen, and uncovering a family treasure in the basement;invites you into a family's annual winter rituals and memory making;honors the impact of a passed family member whose presence fills memories, traditions, and family values; andcomes in a beautiful, giftable package with a book jacket and foil, all printed in the United States. 
  Welcome home to the Christmas House, where vanilla and cinnamon waft from the kitchen, a Christmas tree glows from the window, and Grandpa's old cracked, wooden Christmas star is the most important decoration.

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