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Threads That Bind (Threads That Bind #1)
By Kika Hatzopoulou. 2023
&“Dripping with atmosphere and edged with danger, Threads That Bind weaves together a gorgeous dark tapestry of mystery, fated romance,…
and modern myth. You won&’t be able to put this one down.&” —Alexandra Bracken, New York Times bestselling author of LoreIn a world where the children of the gods inherit their powers, a descendant of the Greek Fates must solve a series of impossible murders to save her sisters, her soulmate, and her city, for fans of Song of Achilles.Descendants of the Fates are always born in threes: one to weave, one to draw, and one to cut the threads that connect people to the things they love and to life itself. The Ora sisters are no exception. Io, the youngest, uses her Fate-born abilities as a private investigator in the half-sunken city of Alante.But her latest job leads her to a horrific discovery: somebody is abducting women, maiming their life-threads, and setting the resulting wraiths loose in the city to kill. To find the culprit, she must work alongside Edei Rhuna, the right hand of the infamous Mob Queen—and the boy with whom she shares a rare fate-thread linking them as soul mates before they&’ve even met.The investigation turns personal when Io's estranged oldest sister shows up on the arm of her best suspect. Amid unveiled secrets from her past and her growing feelings for Edei, Io must follow clues through the city&’s darkest corners and unearth a conspiracy that involves some of the city&’s most powerful players before destruction comes to her own doorstep.Rain Down: A Crime Novella
By Steve Anderson. 2019
A man with no name is out to find a labor activist friend who disappeared on the streets of Portland…
in this noir crime novella. It&’s 2009, and the economy&’s falling apart. Formerly homeless, our nameless hero owes what little he has to his friend Oscar. As a fellow day laborer, Oscar always stood up for their rights, even if it meant trouble. But now the cops are looking for Oscar—but he&’s nowhere to be found. The man with no name needs to find Oscar and soon, or he just might take the rap himself. He dodges the cops, tries to save his drug-addicted ex, and discovers a criminal coverup protecting some of Portland&’s richest and most powerful. To get at the whole truth, he&’ll have to finally face his past, and accept who his friend Oscar really was. Only then can he reclaim his name and place in a harsh world.The Other Oregon: A Thriller
By Steve Anderson. 2015
A Portland activist ventures into rural militia country to face a threat from his past in this crime thriller by…
the author of the Kaspar Brothers series. Greg Simmons is an idealist. From his home in Portland, he&’s a major proponent of the Cascadia independence movement. All of which makes him an unlikely informant for the FBI. But when the Bureau calls on Greg to investigate a dangerous militia group in rural Oregon, he knows exactly why: his old friend Donny Wilkie is likely involved. Greg and Donny have been estranged for years. But if Donny&’s involved in something dangerous, Greg intends to pursue the threat on his own—because he needs to make sure Donny never unearths the dark secrets they buried years ago. In the remote town of Pineburg, Greg is a fish out of water. As he grapples with dangers both old and new, he and Donny must come to a new understanding . . . or face the deadly truth of their shared past.A Fatal Vineyard Season: Martha's Vineyard Mystery #10 (Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries #10)
By Philip R. Craig. 1999
Martha’s Vineyard is home to ex-Boston cop J.W. Jackson, his adored wife Zee, their toddler Joshua, and newborn daughter Diana.…
For others, the picturesque vacation spot is a relaxing escape. But there is no escape for Julia Crandel and Ivy Holiday, two Hollywood actresses staying in the Vineyard town of Oak Bluffs. Their arrival has incurred the wrath of a pair of local gangsters, and a deadly stalker from out of the young ladies’ past has found out where they are hiding. Twin hurricanes are about to slam the idyllic island—one a natural climatic disaster, the other an all-too-human catastrophe—and it looks as if J.W. is going to get caught in the middle.One Is a Piñata: A Book of Numbers
By Roseanne Greenfield Thong. 2019
One is a rainbow. One is a cake. One is a piñata that's ready to break! In this lively picture…
book, a companion to the Pura Belpré–honored Green Is a Chile Pepper, children discover a fiesta of numbers in the world around them, all the way from one to ten: Two are maracas and cold ice creams, six are salsas and flavored aguas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this vibrant book enumerates the joys of counting and the wonders that abound in every child's day!Most of the Better Natural Things in the World
By Dave Eggers. 2019
A tiger carries a dining room chair on her back. But why? Where is she going? With just one word…
per page, in lush, color-rich landscapes, we learn about the features that make up our world: an archipelago, a dune, an isthmus, a lagoon. Across them all, the tiger roams. This enigmatic investigation of our world's most beautiful places from bestselling author Dave Eggers is beautifully illustrated by debut artist Angel Chang.Fox & Chick: and Other Stories
By Sergio Ruzzier. 2019
In the second book of this lauded series, Fox and Chick are off on three new adventures involving a boat…
ride, a mysterious box, and an early morning trip to see the sunrise. Despite the antics ensuing from their opposite personalities, the contradictory duo always manages to find a happy center. This early chapter book in comic-book form is perfect for emerging readers, while the sweet and funny characters and captivating art hold appeal for picturebook audiences as well.Excavator's 123: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
By Sherri Duskey Rinker. 2019
The construction crew is counting on Excavator, and he won't let them down! Little readers can count along from 1…
to 10 as Excavator revs into action on the construction site. Ready? 1, 2, 3 . . . GO!Bulldozer's Shapes: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
By Sherri Duskey Rinker. 2019
Time for the construction site to SHAPE UP! Little construction fans will love learning their shapes by watching Bulldozer CIRCLE…
around, clearing away TRIANGLES of dirt until the perfect building spot has been SQUARED away. It's all in a day's work for the trucks of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site!Crane Truck's Opposites: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site (Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site)
By Sherri Duskey Rinker. 2019
A concept book from the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series by Sherri Duskey Rinker! Crane…
Truck's Opposites: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site introduces the concept of opposites in board book form to youngest readers.Little construction fans will love learning early concepts by watching Crane Truck as he works from DAY to NIGHT on jobs both BIG and SMALL, with help from his friend Excavator.• This concept-driven board book features characters from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty Construction Site series• Construction vehicles are a favorite topic among little readers• Touches upon themes of shared work and the value of friendship, while teaching the concept of oppositesPerfect for little ones, this adorable book introduces favorite machines to readers ages 0 to 3 years old.It's all in a day's work for the trucks of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.• A wonderful book for parents and caregivers of vehicle, truck, and construction-loving kids• A great pick for teachers and librarians who seek an entertaining and educational book for the classroom about opposites• Perfect for those who adored My Truck Is Stuck! by Kevin Lewis, Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle, and The Little Blue Digger series by Harriet TuppenThe Boring Book: (childrens Book About Boredom, Funny Kids Picture Book, Early Elementary School Story Book)
By Shinsuke Yoshitake. 2021
A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2019Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearThe Boring Book is a humorous…
picture book that follows the story of one particularly bored boy.As the story progresses, our protagonist discovers there's actually more to boredom than what meets the eye—more questions, more theories, and heaps of humor.This exploration of boredom from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake playfully—and hilariously—unpacks the ways in which a seemingly stagnant state is actually a portal into a dynamic, life-enriching experience.• Embraces the topic of boredom—an ever-so-popular kid complaint—and runs with it• The unique comic format, fast pace, smart humor, and narrative approach makes it ideal for reluctant readers• A universally hilarious book that will amuse children ages 5 to 8, as well as adultsIn addition to banishing boredom, Yoshitake's distinctive illustrations promote visual literacy and show young readers what the process of creative thinking looks like.This smart, laugh-out-loud picture book just might change your child's perspective on the state of boredom forever.• A wonderful gift for parents, teachers, educators, librarians, caregivers, and anyone who has to answer to the statement "I'm bored!"• Perfect for readers of early chapter books• Great for fans of the Fox & Chick series by Sergio Ruzzier, Waiting Is Not Easy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) by Mo Willems, and I'm Bored by Michael Ian BlackAlphaBit: An ABC Quest in 8-Bit
By Chronicle Books. 2019
Inspired by classic video games of the '80s and '90s, this clever board book sets out to level up the…
ABCs. Within these pages lies an alphabet adventure, rendered entirely in striking 8-bit artwork. Young gamers will love guiding their daring hero through the story to learn new words, discover hidden pictures, and find the missing treasure in an epic quest that will have kids and adults ready to press restart!A Stone Sat Still
By Brendan Wenzel. 2019
In this moving companion to the Caldecott Honor–winning They All Saw a Cat, Brendan Wenzel tells the story of a…
seemingly ordinary stone. But it isn't just a stone—to the animals that use it, it's a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven...even an entire world. With stunning illustrations in cut paper, pencil, collage, and paint, and soothing rhythms that invite reading aloud, A Stone Sat Still is a gorgeous exploration of perspective, perception, sensory experience, color, size, function, and time, with an underlying environmental message that is timely and poignant. Once again Wenzel shows himself to be a master of the picture book form.This Is Not a Picture Book!
By Sergio Ruzzier. 2016
In this quirky yet sweet picture book about the joy and power of reading, Duck learns that even books without…
pictures can be fun. While he and his friend Bug may struggle at first to decipher their book, they stick with it, and before long they discover that not only can they read it, but it deserves a place on the shelf with all their favorite picture books. Author-artist Sergio Ruzzier has created a fanciful tribute to books of all kinds. It includes both words AND pictures. And because this is the fixed-format version, it looks almost identical to the print edition!They All Saw a Cat
By Brendan Wenzel. 2016
They All Saw A Cat — New York Times bestseller and 2017 Caldecott Medal and Honor BookThe cat walked through…
the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?If you and your child liked The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Finding Winnie, and Radiant Child — you'll love They All Saw A Cat"An ingenious idea, gorgeously realized." —Shelf Awareness, starred review"Both simple and ingenious in concept, Wenzel's book feels like a game changer." —The Huffington PostSteam Train, Dream Train Colors (Steam Train, Dream Train Ser.)
By Sherri Duskey Rinker. 2016
All aboard for a rainbow of train cars and their lively animal crew! Vivid colors and cozy rhyming text inspired…
by the bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train will make learning colors a rich experience for the smallest readers.Sleep Tight Farm: A Farm Prepares for Winter
By Eugenie Doyle. 2016
A captivating exploration of how a family gets a farm ready for the snow of winter, Sleep Tight Farm lyrically…
connects each growing season to the preparations at the very end of the farm year. This beautiful and informative book paints a fascinating picture of what winter means to the farm year and to the family that shares its seasons, from spring's new growth, summer's heat, and fall's bounty to winter's well-earned rest. All year long the farm has worked to shelter us, feed us, keep us warm, and now it's time to sleep. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.Steam Train, Dream Train 1-2-3
By Sherri Duskey Rinker. 2016
Cuddle up with the beloved animal friends from the bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train and count on lots of fun!…
Little train enthusiasts will love counting from one to ten along with the dreamy train cars!Who What Where?
By Olivier Tallec. 2016
In this charming follow-up to 2015's hit Who Done It?, each page asks the reader a question about the lineup…
of characters featured on the spread. Sharp eyes and keen observation are necessary. There's only one right answer, and it's not always easy! Kids will love learning early concepts like expressions and positions as a natural consequence of their hunt for clues in the details of the lineup. It's a book for all audiences: the seek-and-find call to action of every page makes Who What Where? a wonderful lap or parent read. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.One Minute
By Somin Ahn. 2016
In one minute, you can blink your eyes twenty times, hug your dog, plant seeds, say good-bye, watch the rain,…
or even save a life. So much can occur in this sliver of time—one minute can feel like a singular experience. This poignant picture book is at once an introduction to time for young readers, an ode to living each moment with purpose, and a thoughtful exploration of how children experience one minute (may it seem short or long) playfully, profoundly, and with a boundless sense of possibility. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.