Category Archives: New Children Books

On The Horizon

by Lois Lowry

On The Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima.  Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On The Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. 

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Bad Best Friends

by Rachel Vail

Niki Ames can’t wait to start eighth grade, that all-important year before high school.  She and her best friend Ava have shared so many plans for the coming year.  But then the unthinkable happens:  at grm class pair-up, Ava chooses someone else to be her partner.  Niki is devastated.  It’s clear that Ava wants to be part of the popular group, leaving Niki behind, Niki has to decide who her real friends should be. 

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Beware

by Bob Raczka

A cautionary tale using words made up of only the five letters in the title (B, E, W, A, and R). Can a bear and a bee become firends?  Abe and Bree aren’t supposed to get along.  when they meet, they panic.  Abe swats! Bee stings!  Now they’re both hurt….

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The Bold, Brave Bunny

by Beth Ferry

Hop along with Teetu, the bold, brave bunny, as he finds his way in this tale that reminds us that it’s splendid to see the world, but that it’s even more wonderful to go home, and share it with the ones you love. 

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Green on Green

by Dianne White

A child is on a colorful journey through the seasons, filled with yellow flowers and blue coral in spring and summer and orange pumpkins and green pine forests in fall and winter.  all the while, there is another colorful change on the horizon– the birth of a new sibling. 

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Egg or Eyeball

by Cece Bell

Oh! Oh, oh, oh! Look what Brain found.  Chick and Spot say it is an egg.  Brain says it is an eyeball.  Is it and egg or an eyeball? 

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A Trip to the Country for Marvin & James

by Elise Broach

Marvin gets invited to spend a weekend with James visiting Karl and Christina in the country.  And Marvin is bringing his cousin Elaine!   Together, they partake in exciting outdoor activities.  But a playful boat ride on a pond turns into an unexpected adventure.  How will James and Marvin and Elaine find each other out in the wilderness. 

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Science Comics: Crows

by Kyla Vanderklugt

Did you know that crows make their own tools, lead complex social lives, and never forget a human face?  Scientists are just beginning to unlock the secrets of the crow’s brain to discover how these avian Einsteins can be as smart as some primates. 

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