More Bones

by Arielle North Olson, Howard Schwartz ,  and E M Gist (Illustrator)

Ready for scary?!

” Shhh! “Have you heard about the man who marries . . . a corpse?! Or what about the magic school where one student in every class is never allowed to leave? Or the beautiful red-haired maiden whose hair is actually serpents? Many of these tales go back hundreds of years and to the farthest corners of the earth, but as diverse as they are, they also reveal one important truth: everyone loves a scary story. The authors have dug deeplyafrom Egypt to Icelandato find the spookiest stories for “More Bones.” Listen! Can you hear the bones beginning to rattle?

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The Big One-Oh

 Not available in Puerto Rico’s book fairs  

 

by Dean Pitchf

 Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties, but now that he’s turning ten–the big one-oh–he decides to throw a party for himself. And, of course, things do not work out as he plans in this laugh-out-loud story.

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Carly: I am Famous!

 

In the first, the team has viewer issues when Carly and sam promote a new sneaker that has serious problems.

Then, the show suffers when the TV studio makes radical programming changes.

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Hiro’s Quest: Enemy Rising

 

by Tracey West, Craig Phillips (Illustrator)

Hiro had heard stories about Fujita. The evil ninja was said to have mysterious powers. And no ninja who had faced him had lived to talk about it. And now his shadow loomed over Hiro’s remote mountain village. Fujita sought an ancient amulet that would bring him one step closer to absolute power over the Kenkoro kingdom. Hiro and the rest of the Hinata family had to find the amulet first. But Hiro still had much to learn, and many ninja skills to master. How could a young ninja-in-training help defeat the most evil ninja in the kingdom?

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Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty

by Nick Bruel (Author)

It’s Bad Kitty’s birthday, and you’re invited!

Bad Kitty’s second illustrated novel is packed with deadpan humor, rich tidbits of cat information — and even some suspense!

Who took Kitty’s presents? Why are Kitty’s friends so bizzare?

Readers will laugh out loud at Kitty’s feline mood swings, and they’ll be touched by the heartwarming visit from a surprise guest.

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Always In Trouble

by Corinne Demas, Noah Z Jones (Illustrator)

“Emma’s dog, Toby, was always in trouble.

On Monday he got into the garbage.

On Tuesday he ran into the road.

On Wednesday he ate a loaf of bread that Emma’s dad had just baked.

” No matter what day of the week it is, Toby’s up to no good.

His owner, Emma, doesn’t know what to do!

So she takes him to dog training school, where Ms. Katz teaches …

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Where’s My Mummy?

by Carolyn Crimi, John Manders (Illustrator)

This gently spooky read-aloud treat is also a satisfying bedtime book sure to delight the youngest reader on many a deep, dark night.

Fresh, comical illustrations complement this ever-so-slightly suspenseful story with a satisfying ending.

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Splat the Cat

by Rob Scotton

 From the bestselling author of “Russell the Sheep” comes a brand-new, lovable character.

It’s Splat the cat’s first day of school and he’s worried.

What if he doesn’t make any new friends?

As the day progresses, Splat learns an important lesson.

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Bear Feels Scared

by Karma Wilson (Author), Jane Chapman (Illustrator)
 

In the deep, dark woods
by the Strawberry Vale,
a big bear lumbers
down a small, crooked trail….

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Duck at the Door

by Jackie Urbanovic

When a duck knocks on a door one cold, snowy night, he has no idea what he will find on the other side.

In this silly and humorous story, Max the Duck and his newfound friends show there is no place like a home away from home.

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