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Kathy's Korner July New Fiction Youth

GOSSAMER SUMMER by H.M. Bouwman.  Four sisters make a friend, find a grubby fairy, and defend the neighborhood against evil birds in this book about grief, magic, and the power of stories. (Alert – the evil birds may be frightening to younger, sensitive readers.)  Gr 2-5.  THE ISLA...

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(Past program) Summer Reading: Buckets of Fun 2023

June 1–July 31, 2023 Summer Reading is a great way to build and reward reading habits, plus it's buckets of fun! All formats count: You can read printed books, read aloud to youngsters, and listen to audiobooks. All ages count: You can participate from birth onward. We love when the who...

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New Children's Nonfiction - Older Readers

Amazing Animal Journeys: The Most Incredible Migrations in the Natural World by Philippa Forrester  This animal book for children aged 7-9 follows the unbelievable mass migrations of entire species with amazing facts and maps that tell the stories of nature's most amazing journeys. Disco...

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New Children's Nonfiction

Young Readers  Jovita Wore the Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter by Aida Salazar, art by Mendoza  Jovita dreamed of wearing pants! She hated the big skirts Abuela made her wear. She wanted to scale the tallest mesquite tree on her rancho, ride her horse, and feel the ...

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