New Chapter Books!!

Gingersnap- When her brother Rob, a Navy cook, goes missing in action during World War II, Jayna, desperate for family, leaves upstate New York and their cranky landlady, accompanied by a turtle and a ghost, to seek their grandmother, who Rob believes may live in Brooklyn. Includes soup recipes.

Emily and Jackson Hiding Out- Things start looking up for Emily and Jackson when Emily's inheritance clears and Aunt Hilda becomes her legal guardian and offers to become Jackson's, as well, but Uncle Victor reappears, willing to do anything to steal Emily's fortune.

The Colossus Rises- Teens Jack, Marco, Aly, and Cass begin a quest to find seven pieces of Atlantis's power that were hidden long ago and that will, if returned to Atlantis, save them from certain death due to the genetic abnormality that also gives them superior abilities.

Freakling- After a traumatic accident removes his telekinetic ability, or psy, twelve-year-old Taemon is exiled to the "dud farm," where he is surprised to find kind, open people who enjoy using their hands but there are also mysteries at the colony and when Taemon unwittingly leaks one of the secrets he must find the courage to repair the damage, even if it means returning to the city from which he was banished.

7 Souls- Inexplicable things have been happening to Manhattan socialite Mary since she awoke on her seventeenth birthday, and by the end of the day she has been killed, inhabited the bodies of seven people close to her, and faced some ugly truths about herself.

Starry River of the Sky- An innkeeper's chore boy discovers that a visitor's stories hold the key to returning the moon to the Starry River of the Sky.

Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk- Stink and his friends try to earn money to buy the latest book in the Nightmare on Zombie Street series and go to the book release party.






The Dragon Stone- Miggy, who lives near Rocky Creek in Triassic Forest with the rest of her clan, finds a rare dragon stone that must be kept a secret lest it lose its magical powers.

King Tut's Grandmother- The mummy of King Tut's grandmother is the main attraction at the Fogville museum, but Echo the bat and his human friends, the Bat Pack, discover that at night she is rising from her sarcophagus--can they find a way to bring peace to this restless mummy?

Treasure in the Graveyard- Echo the bat and his new human friends, the Bat Pack, set out to discover why a mysterious hooded figure and his companion raven are digging up graves and looking for treasure in the cemetery.

The Chain Letter- When sixth-grader Livvie decides to throw a chain letter in the trash, bad luck ensues.

Mostly Ghostly: Freaks and Shrieks-  When Max makes a deal with the two ghosts inhabiting his bedroom in order to find out how these friends became spirits, he must switch brains with the only witness to the event, a chimpanzee.

New Non-Fiction Books!!

Baby Bears and How They Grow- Text and photographs present several kinds of bears, including polar, grizzly, and black, engaged in a variety of activities.

Escaping Titanic- Presents the story of 12-year-old Elizabeth Becker, who was returning from India to America with her mother and siblings on the Titanic when the great ship collided with an iceberg.

If I Ran the Rain Forest- In rhyming text, the Cat in the Hat introduces the tropical rainforest and the ways in which its plants and animals interact.

Until the Cows Come Home and Other Expressions About Animals- People use them even when there aren't any animals around. That's because these sentences are idioms- phrases that mean something different than what the words in them actually say. But don't let idioms get your goat. Let's explore a variety of idioms involving animals and figure out what people really mean when they use them.  

What's An Insect?- Explores different kinds of insects in our world.

Sheep On the Farm- Learn about the different things the sheep on farms are for.  

Pigs On the Farm- Learn about all the things pigs do on the farm. 

Goats On the Farm- Learn different facts about how life on the farm is for goats. 

A Tour of Your Nervous System- In graphic novel format, follows Nelly Neuron as she travels through and explains the workings of the human nervous system.

Exciting New Picture Books!!

Happy Pig Day- Piggie celebrates her favorite day of the year, but Gerald the elephant is sad, thinking that he cannot join the fun.

Snow Trouble- Three truck buddies go out for a drive. See which truck ends up sliding through the snow.

Each Kindness- When Ms. Albert teaches a lesson on kindness, Chloe realizes that she and her friends have been wrong in making fun of new student Maya's shabby clothes and refusing to play with her.

Turkey Trouble- As Thanksgiving Day approaches, Turkey nervously makes a series of costumes, disguising himself as other farm animals in hopes that he can avoid being served as Thanksgiving dinner.

Ellis Is Scared of the Dark- Ellis is excited to be spending the night at his grandfather's house for the first time but after waking up in the middle of the night to strange noises, he begins to think that sleepovers are no fun.

Dinosaurs Count- Learn to count with different types of dinosaurs.

Frannie Fern Goes to Kindergarten- Frannie Fern is a Kindergarten student who is excited about the first day of school. She leads you through what is it like to be in kindergarten for the first time.

New Poetry Books in the library!

   Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening- This lovely book begins with its vellum-covered exterior muting the finely drawn and colored illustrations of Ms. Jeffers. She has brought the poem to life for youngsters by personifying the speaker as an elderly gentleman with his horse and sleigh. The poem, inspired by the beauty and quiet of a winter wood, has also inspired Ms. Jeffers as she interprets Mr. Frost's now famous words with creatures and habitats of seasonal beauty. Here is a wonderful way to introduce fine poetry to a youngster or class, one that is sure to inspire further reading.

A Family of Poems - Caroline Kennedy has chosen a rich variety of Kennedy family favorite poems to include in this priceless collection. With thoughtful personal introductions written by Caroline herself, and beautiful new original artwork by award-winning artist, Jon J Muth, this collection is sure to become a family favorite for years to come.

These two lovely books are gifts to the library in honor of

 Mildred Propst James , 4th grade teacher at Waynetown School 1960-1972

New Fiction and Picture Books!!

 New Fiction

Chickadee- In 1866, Omakayas's son Chickadee is kidnapped by two ne'er-do-well brothers from his own tribe and must make a daring escape, forge unlikely friendships, and set out on an exciting and dangerous journey to get back home.

The Second Life of Abigail Walker- Bullied by two mean girls in her sixth-grade class, a lonely, plump girl gains self-confidence and makes new friends after a mysterious fox gently bites her.

Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover- Rabbit is excited about the sleepover he has carefully planned for his friend Robot, but Robot has some different ideas about how things should go.

Stolen: A Pony Called Pebbles- Finding a horse in the park, Amy takes it to the Rainbow Street Shelter and secretly hopes the owner never turns up.








 New Picture Books

Spike, The Mixed-Up Monster- While Spike, a tiny axolotl salamander, practices being the monster he believes he is, other animals call him cute and funny but when a gila monster arrives and the other creatures hide, Spike shows his true nature.

Abe Lincoln's Dream- When a schoolgirl gets separated from her tour of the White House and finds herself in the Lincoln bedroom, she also discovers the ghost of the great man himself.

Boot and Shoe- Boot and Shoe are dogs that live in the same house, eat from the same bowl, and sleep in the same bed but spend their days on separate porches until a squirrel mixes things up.

Dinosaur Colors- Dinosaurs of every color find things that match them.

Dinosaur Shapes- Kids learn different shapes with the help of dinosaurs. 

Dinosaur ABC's- Kids learn the alphabet by seeing different dinosaur related things. 

Ellis Goes to the Doctor- Ellis' father takes him to a doctor's office to be treated for a cough, and Ellis is a good boy despite the strange and even frightening things that occur there.

Otter and Odder- When Otter falls in love with his food source, a fish named Myrtle, he must decide whether to follow the way of the otter or the way of his heart.

The Philharmonic Gets Dressed- The 105 members of the Philharmonic Orchestra get ready for a performance.

White Rabbit's Color Book- White Rabbit hops from one paint pot to another, changing colors as he goes, until he ends up brown. 

The Shape of Things- A bright and clever introduction to the concept that shapes make up the world around us. Simple rhymes and bold illustrations help youngsters learn to see and, eventually, to draw the world around them.

ABC's at Home- Helps readers identify items at home beginning with each letter of the alphabet.

ABC's at the Park- Helps readers identify items at the park beginning with each letter of the alphabet.

New Non-Fiction!!

Our Amazing Animal Friends- Introduces record holders of the animal world, including the largest lizard and the fastest mammal.

Animal Families- Text and pictures present families of different kinds of animals doing their ordinary activities.

 
Animals and Their Hiding Places- Describes the various places in which animals seek safety and shelter for themselves, for their young, and for their food.

Galapagos Penguins- Many people think penguins live only in cold, icy places. But the Galapagos penguins live in the blazing heat of the tropics. While this may seem like paradise, the Galapagos penguins are always on the lookout for ways to stay cool and comfortable.

Mammals- Defines what mammals are and examines the characteristics and behavior of various primates, sea mammals, ungulates, rodents, marsupials, etc.

The Big Cats- Text and pictures introduce lions, tigers, leopards, and the other big cats.

Colors In French- Presents simple pictures with French text to describe different colors. Includes a dictionary and pronunciation guide.

Will Puberty Last My Whole Life?- A flip book for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12. Questions asked by girls appear on one half of the book; flip it over and questions boys ask are on the other half. Contains honest, informative, and reassuring answers to questions pre-adolescents have about puberty, friends, feelings, sex, pimples, babies, body hair, menstruation, bras, and much more.

What's A Fish?- We think of all fish as water-dwelling, but some fish are capable of traveling by land as well. Then there are some traits that all fish do have-such as gills and scales. This incisive volume offers kids a great introduction to the many species of fish that inhabit our oceans, seas, bays, rivers, stream, lakes, ponds, and other bodies of water.

The Body Book For Boys- Provides information to help boys better understand puberty and the challenges of growing up, and includes tips, quizzes, and answers to questions.

Against All Odds- Profiles athletes and teams that either fell far, far behind or made a terrible mistake, but refused to give up or quit.

My First Day- For a newborn animal, simply surviving its fist twenty-four hours can be a challenge. In this eye-opening book, the award-winning team of Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore some of the fascinating things that animals do on their first day.  

Pumpkins- Presents a history of pumpkins, how they are grown, their nutritional value, and recipes using pumpkin.

The Giant and How He Humbugged America-A description of the Cardiff Giant mystery in which a man in upstate New York buried a ten-foot-tall, petrified model of a man, which was discovered by well diggers a year later, and set into motion a money-making spectacle.

Zombie Makers- Examines real-life accounts of zombies in nature, including a fly-enslaving fungus, a suicide worm, and a cockroach-taming wasp, and related topics.

Animals That Live In Trees- Introduces a variety of animals, such as koala, fruit bat, walkingstick, snail, and howler monkey, that seek safety, food, and shelter in trees. 

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