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  Awatea and the Kawa Gang

  Fraser Smith

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  It's the holidays, and Awatea is staying with his grandparents at the beach. He's got lots of time and freedom to explore, visit the treehut and have adventures with Carrot, the talking parrot. Awatea catches fish, cooks over a campfire and spends a stormy night in the treehut with Carrot for company. When fending off some territorial magpies and keeping an eye on a pair of leopard seals,  Awatea and Carrot notice signs of poachers. So Awatea and his friends at the beachwork out a plan to stop them.

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  The Risky Rescue

  Eric Luper

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  In this action-packed tale, two friends are trapped in an Amazonian adventure novel and must find a golden idol if they wish to get home. 
   
  Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. And only they can find the keys to release the magic inside! 
   
  SURVIVING THE WILDERNESS IS ONLY HALF THE BATTLE! 
   
  A plane crash in the Amazon lands Cleo and Evan on the hunt for a valuable golden statue. They must find it—and their next key—to make it home alive. But the jungle is full of deadly creatures, raging rapids, and an all-too-familiar villain who wants nothing more than to trap them forever! 
   
  Praise for Key Hunters 
   
  “Luper’s delectable humor is appropriate for the intended age group, and the plot will keep readers’ attention to the end . . . [t]his is a satisfying read for beginning independent readers.” —School Library Journal

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  The Night I Followed the Dog

  Nina Laden

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  “Making an auspicious entry into children’s books, Laden provides a stylish, droll answer to the riddle of what dogs do while their owners sleep.” —Publishers Weekly 
   
  “I have a dog. Nothing exotic or special, just an ordinary dog.” Or so this little boy thinks—until one morning, when he opens the door a little early and sees his dog jump out of a limousine. That night, he decides to follow his dog, and that’s when the fun starts, in a nighttime romp around town where he learns what adventures dogs get up to while their humans are fast asleep. A terrific read-aloud and true “comedic gem,” Nina Laden’s story will have everyone captivated by the coolest dog around (Parents’ Choice). 
   
  “Laden’s dog characters are especially keenly drawn . . . A whimsical book.” —Kirkus Reviews 
   
  “Sophisticated enough for older children and silly enough for younger listeners, this boy-and-his-dog book has a clever text, great illustrations and strong appeal.” —School Library Journal

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  A Butterfly Is Patient

  Sylvia Long, Dianna Hutts Aston

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  This introduction to the world of butterflies, filled with stunning illustrations, is “a lovely mix of science and wonder” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).   The creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies.   From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the world’s tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here, in a book to delight any child.   “Similar butterfly albums abound, but none show these most decorative members of the insect clan to better advantage.” —Kirkus Reviews   “Beautiful.” —The Wall Street Journal

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  Alien Contact

  Pamela F Service, Mike Gorman

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  Most humans know that scientists are combing outer space for evidence of intelligent life in the universe. And most aliens know that the Galactic Union has been diligently jamming those efforts until Earth is ready to join. A small group of aliens has other ideas, though. They plan on sending humans fake messages as part of a plan for world domination. Only one "human" can stop them?Zack Gaither, Alien Agent. Zack will have to use all he's learned in his previous adventures to save Earth from the Gnairt. Fortunately, he's got some help this time. And she's kinda cute...

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  Green Is a Chile Pepper - A Book...

  Roseanne Greenfield Thong

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  “A fun dive into culture and vocabulary (both English and Spanish) as well as color. And one more thing: the art work is just amazing!” —New York Family 
   
  International Latino Book Award Winner 
   
  Pura Belpré Award, Illustrator Honor 
   
  Green is a chile pepper, spicy and hot. 
   
  Green is cilantro inside our pot. 
   
  In this lively picture book that Booklist described as “a cheerful color-concept book that presents a slice of Latino culture through food and fun,” children discover a world of colors all around them: red is spices and swirling skirts, yellow is masa, tortillas, and sweet corn cake. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the colors found in every child’s day! 
   
  “Thong’s buoyant rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud and Parra’s stunning folk-art illustrations offer vibrant scenes that children will return to again and again.” —School Library Journal (starred review) 
   
  “Bold illustrations, rhyming words and Spanish color words make this a special read for preschoolers. An included Spanish glossary highlights cultural facts that make this a great read for older children as well.” —Spartanburg Herald-Journal 
   
  “Very rare picture book featuring Latino kiddos. Lovely on the eye. Rhymes to boot.” —Eizabeth Bird, New York Times Public Library Collections Specialist

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