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Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1)
Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1)
by Cassandra Clare
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This steampunk prequel to the Mortal Instruments series has everything a teen could want. Sixteen-year-old Tessa's introduction to London's Downworld shows her a world of danger and excitement. A dash of romance is added when she meets not one, but two... (read more)

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Can You See a Little Bear?
Can You See a Little Bear?
by James Mayhew
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James Mayhew's entertaining picture book Can You See a Little Bear? is now available in board-book form! Find the little bear in each of his adorable adventures. The rhyming text is charming, but it is Jackie Morris's gorgeous pictures that make this... (read more)

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Haiku Baby
Haiku Baby
by Betsy E. Snyder
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Haiku Baby is a sweet and simple book that introduces haiku to young poetry lovers. The adorable illustrations and page tabs make it especially infant and toddler friendly.... (read more)

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Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy
Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy
by David Soman
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She's back! Lulu, the creative, spunky heroine of last year's bestseller Ladybug Girl, has returned for another exciting adventure. The sequel is even better than the original, if you can believe it! Lulu teams up with her friend Sam to become Ladybug... (read more)

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Binky the Space Cat (Binky Adventure)
Binky the Space Cat (Binky Adventure)
by Ashley Spires
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Few cats have gone where Binky dreams of going: Space! He's trained; he's put on the space suit; he's built the rocket. What could be missing? This graphic novel delights young readers with its intrepid, adorable, and just-a-little-gassy feline hero.... (read more)

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Tomorrow, When the War Began: Tomorrow #01
Tomorrow, When the War Began: Tomorrow #01
by John Marsden
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Are you waiting impatiently for the final volume of Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games? Looking for something to tide you over in the meanwhile? Look no further! John Marsden's Tomorrow series has what you need: near-death adventure, a dangerous and... (read more)

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The Graveyard Book 1st Edition
The Graveyard Book 1st Edition
by Neil Gaiman
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Neil Gaiman has once again created a world filled with both dark humor and adventure. Nobody Owens, orphaned as an infant, is raised by the ghosts, ghouls, and werewolves of a graveyard. Exciting and oddly touching!... (read more)

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Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd
Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd
by Holly Black and Cecil Castellucci
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Gamers, band geeks, science nerds, and Trekkies — this one's for you! Waiting impatiently for the new ? Have you finished Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, and Paper Towns by John Green, but you still want more? Inside Geektastic, you... (read more)

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Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog
Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog
by Mini Grey
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Is there any hero braver, stronger, more dashing, or more colorfully dressed than Traction Man? No! Is there any sidekick tougher, cuter, more loyal, or more helpful than Scrubbing Brush? Well... there might have to be. Scrubbing Brush is gone, and in... (read more)

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Charley Harper 123s
Charley Harper 123s
by Charley Harper
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Harper appeals to both children and parents with his bright colors and simple yet realistic animals. This book is an ideal introduction to counting, and will encourage interest in both beauty and the natural world.... (read more)

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Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat with CD (Audio) (Poetry Speaks Experience)
Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat with CD (Audio) (Poetry Speaks Experience)
by Nikki Giovanni
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Have you been looking for a poetry collection that doesn't feature the same old classics found in every other collection? Are you trying to get a reluctant child interested in poetry? Look no further! In Hip Hop Speaks to Children, Nikki Giovanni has... (read more)

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Gay America: Struggle for Equality
Gay America: Struggle for Equality
by Linas Alsenas
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This is a book that should be available for every teen, gay or straight. In fact, many adults could learn a thing or two about the history of gay Americans from this book. Using both primary and secondary sources, as well as a plethora of fantastic... (read more)

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A Child's Book of Poems
A Child's Book of Poems
by Gyo (ilt) Fujikawa
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William Blake, Kate Greenaway, Emily Dickinson: the writers in this charming anthology of 200 poems—first published in 1969—are among literatures most beloved. And Gyo Fujikawas appealing illustrations depict children of all races sweetly... (read more)

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Sunday Chutney
Sunday Chutney
by Aaron Blabey
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When I grow up, I want to be just like Sunday Chutney. Her life isn't perfect, but she's happy. Everything about this book is both unique and comforting, from the richly colored illustrations to the simple yet occasionally off-the-wall sentences, and... (read more)

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Hate That Cat
Hate That Cat
by Sharon Creech
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Jack is back! For those of you who, like me, love Sharon Creech's Love That Dog, there couldn't be better news. Funny, touching, and perfect for reading aloud to a class that is learning about poetry, Hate That Cat is a perfect sequel to a middle-grade... (read more)

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Parrotfish
Parrotfish
by Ellen Wittlinger
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Ellen Wittlinger once again captures the complexity and diversity of teenage experiences. As Angela transitions to Grady, both he and the people around him struggle with what it means to be accepting and what it means to love. Parrotfish transcends the... (read more)

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The Little Prince Pop-Up
The Little Prince Pop-Up
by Antoine De Saint Exupery
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After being stranded in a desert after a crash, a pilot comes in contact with a captivating little prince who recounts his journey from planet to planet and his search for what is most important in life. For over sixty-five years... (read more)

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Very LeFreak
Very LeFreak
by Rachel Cohn
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Very (Veronica) LeFreak has just started college. She spends more time with her technology than she does in the real world, and has some very complicated relationships with her roommate, her real-life boyfriend, and her super-secret Internet crush. When... (read more)

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Pretty Monsters: Stories
Pretty Monsters: Stories
by Kelly Link
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Link is one of today's most original and talented short story writers. Pretty Monsters, her first collection for young adults, combines both old and new material — all of which is magical and entrancing.... (read more)

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Sensible Hare and the Case of Carrots
Sensible Hare and the Case of Carrots
by Daren King
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Like many classic hardboiled mysteries, Daren King's new chapter book opens in the hallway outside of a dusty, run-down detective agency. The difference here is that the detective is Sensible Hare, and the story is filled with silliness, kung-fu ears... (read more)

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