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121) Dune: Part two
Pub. Date
[2024]
Summary
"...[T]he mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee" --Container.
123) This is a window
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Pub. Date
[2024]
Summary
Just look at what you can build out of ordinary stuff when you follow your imagination! Children and their caretakers will love this beguiling child-led tour of a make-believe world constructed from everyday household and backyard objects. Words and pictures work together cleverly to spark eureka moments: that "ship" is really a table, that "dark cave" is really a laundry basket, and more, as a day full of building, playing, and pretending turns into...
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Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
"When Pamela, Bettina, and their friends show up at the Voorhees House to greet its new owner, they're met with a most unwelcome sight: a dead body on the kitchen floor. Tassie Hunt just inherited the old Victorian, which had been occupied by a reclusive widow for many years and had a reputation for being haunted. But Tassie would have been unlikely to be spooked since her career involved debunking such paranormal phenomena. Her demise sets off a...
125) Dragonfruit
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"In the old tales, it is written that the egg of a seadragon, dragonfruit, holds within it the power to undo a person's greatest sorrow. But as with all things that offer hope when hope has gone, the tale comes with a warning. Every wish demands a price. Hanalei of Tamarind is the cherished daughter of an old island family. But when her father steals a seadragon egg meant for an ailing princess, she is forced into a life of exile. In the years that...
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"Detective Chelsey Calhoun's life is turned upside down when she gets the call Ellie Black, a girl who disappeared years earlier, has resurfaced in the woods of Washington state--but Ellie's reappearance leaves Chelsey with more questions than answers. It's been twenty years since Detective Chelsey Calhoun's sister vanished when they were teenagers, and ever since she's been searching: for signs, for closure, for other missing girls. But happy endings...
127) The spice box
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Summary
Because his grandmother is arriving from India, Rishi wants to cook curry alongside his dad using the flavors from his family's special spice box, but when he drops the box that holds the family's heart and history, he draws courage and meaning from their treasured past to set things right.
128) 100 Rooms
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
"Is there such a thing as too much? Absurdity abounds when a man tries to live in his house of, not 10, not 50, but 100 rooms! How can he sleep when his curtains are in his curtain room, but his bed is in his bed room? How can he eat when his forks are in his fork room but his table is in his table room? Ultimately both our hero, and the reader, realize just how much is enough. As we continue to navigate our society's consumer culture, the themes...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Summary
"A young girl pays tribute to the memory of her grandfather during a West African masquerade festival in this moving, lushly illustrated picture book. "DUM! DUM! DUM! DUM! / The talking drums thump a sweet beat... / The masquerade has begun." As villagers gather to hear masked musicians beating drums, savor fried plantains, and watch the joyful dancers, a young girl joins the celebration with her family. But this year, everything feels different;...
131) Reading together
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Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
Discover the magic of reading together with this story of a family's love for picture books and the moments of laughter, imagination, and connection they share. Filled with playful illustrations and fond memories from classic children's tales, this book takes you on a nostalgic journey through childhood, when the joys of discovering new stories together create bonds that last a lifetime. Whether you're a parent looking to relive the magic of reading...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
"The Prickletrim family are very proud of their pristine garden, with its razor-straight edges, regulation-height lawn and perfectly shaped topiary. They LOVE nature - just so long as it is well ordered and properly managed. Then one day their long-suffering gardener can't stand their suffocating rules any longer and quits. Free at last, the Prickletrim's garden explodes upwards and outwards, spilling into their house and every corner of their lives....
133) Churro stand
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Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
"On a hot summer's day, Lucía and her brother accompany their mother to sell delicious, sugary churros on the bustling streets of New York City. But when a thunderstorm rolls in and the customers are chased away, Lucía's mother must improvise with a little bit of magic and lots of amor. Inspired by the author's relationship with her own mother, this heartwarming picture book celebrates love, community, and the POP, SIZZLE, and CRUNCH of a perfect...
134) All I need to be
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Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
"An adaptation of Rachel Rickett's adult nonfiction book, DO BETTER, a narrator guides kids through a meditative breathing exercise and teaches them to appreciate who you are in the moment"--
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Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
"Trusting Her Amish Heart by Cathy Liggett Running from betrayal, Leah Zook finds purpose caring for the older owner of an Amish horse farm. But when he's injured and his estranged son returns home looking for redemption, Leah's resolve is tested. The mysterious Zach Graber has all the power to fix the rundown farm--and Leah's locked-down heart. But together will they be strong enough to withstand his secret...and hers? Finding Her Amish Home by Pamela...
136) Don't wash Winston
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Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
When Liam's favorite teddy bear, Winston, gets muddy and needs to be washed, he plots to save his friend from the terrible fate of the big, loud, scary washing machine.
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Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
"Could a cowboy's former crush... Be his future? Dix Youngblood has loved Allison Burns since he tutored her in high school. Now she's a single mom trying to save her family's Oklahoma ranch...from him. Foreclosing on bad debts is the only way to succeed as a banker. But he can't refuse her request for help. From feeding piglets to posing as Allison's fake boyfriend, Dix is soon pulled into the beautiful rancher's life. Will she reawaken his cowboy...
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Series
Promise Lodge volume 8
Summary
"A season of change has blessed the Amish of Missouri's Promise Lodge, as mothers-to-be anticipate the arrival of their little miracles and one young man's life is about to take an unexpected turn as he sheds his bad boy reputation and embraces the value of faith and hard work. Long-time residents of Promise Lodge welcome a wave of newcomers that includes a pretty potter who's come to help an expectant couple, and a hard-working dairy expert ready...
139) Not just the driver
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
"Who makes buses and trains and boats and planes go? It's not just the driver! This rhyming read-aloud book celebrates all of the people who work behind the scenes to keep us moving, and introduces young readers to a whole slew of fun, and essential, transportation professions"--
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
"Bea is not loud--she is bold! This story is for the child who lives out loud and boldly uses their voice to be heard above the crowd. Bea's story shows us that when the strongest voices are celebrated, their boldness inspires beauty and positive change all around us"--Provided by publisher.
