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Jen

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Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated
by Florence Parry Heide and Lane Smith
Staff Pick
A whimsical tale about a floating princess, a balloon man, and a kite-flying boy named Boy... what's not to love? An excellent story, gorgeous illustrations, and a clever design make this unconventional princess book a must-have. It's light hearted and... (read more)

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by Suzanne Collins
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Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice (With Audio CD)
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LEGO Star Wars Brickmaster
by DK Publishing
Staff Pick
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Brave Dragons: A Chinese Basketball Team, an American Coach, and Two Cultures Clashing
by Jim Yardley
Staff Pick
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Staff Pick
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Play Their Hearts Out: A Coach, His Star Recruit, and the Youth Basketball Machine
by George Dohrmann
Staff Pick
Play Their Hearts Out is a must-read book for basketball fans at all levels. Pulitzer Prize winner Dohrmann presents an engrossing saga of an AAU team as its players grow up and try to achieve their basketball dreams. In addition to following the boys... (read more)

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by Chuck Klosterman
Staff Pick
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Million-Dollar Throw
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Lupica pulls the reader directly into the action with detailed football play-by-play and just the right amount of off-the-field drama. A timely plot, real life struggles, and big sports dreams make this novel relatable to almost anyone. How would you... (read more)

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Pop-Up: Everything You Need to Create Your Own Pop-Up Book
by Frances Castle and Ruth Wickings
Staff Pick
Unfold the mystery behind pop-up books. This guide contains everything you need to construct your own pop-up book, including basic folds, techniques, and hands-on examples. No scissors or glue needed because all the pieces are press-out and self-adhesive.... (read more)

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