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Murder at the Petroglyphs (Harrie McKinsey Mysteries #Vol. 4)
By Patricia Smith Wood. 2019
When the police and FBI are baffled by a corpse found at a national park, they must rely on a…
psychic amateur sleuth to solve the mystery. The spirits of Native American ancestors are said to inhabit the sacred rocks at Petroglyph National Monument. So when an unidentified body is found there, everyone from the local police to the FBI are up in arms. But no one can figure out who the victim is until the CIA steps in, claiming that there is one person who might have answers: Harrie McKinsey. Now it seems everyone is keeping an eye on the infamous sleuth Harrie, even her FBI agent husband, DJ, who is mystified by his wife&’s connection to the dead man. It&’s going to be up to Harrie to use her psychic intuition and savvy sleuthing skills to find the killer—unless, of course, he gets her first . . . &“Readers will slip right into this engaging tale of murder, camaraderie, complications and clever crime solving.&” —Anne Hillerman, New York Times–bestselling author of the Leaphorn, Chee, Manuelito mystery series.We Became Jaguars
By Dave Eggers. 2020
Revel in the breathtaking fantasticality of We Became Jaguars—a picture book from bestselling author Dave Eggers.When Grandma comes to visit…
and a young boy's parents leave, the rules of the house—and the world—change: grandson and grandmother transform into jaguars! Readers follow their journey into the undiscovered world of nature, experience true freedom, and lose themselves in an exhilarating adventure. After a day of playing, running, and climbing through sumptuous landscapes, the ending will leave you wondering what's real and what's imagined.• A captivating, unusual story about a child and his grandmother• Full of lush illustrations of the natural world• Celebrates the power of love and storytellingBreathtaking and bold, We Became Jaguars is sure to give readers beautiful dreams.• Children's books for kids age 5–8• Perfect for fans of Dave Eggers• Great for environmentally conscious familiesFox + Chick: And Other Stories (Fox And Chick Ser. #1)
By Sergio Ruzzier. 2021
In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick – two unlikely…
friends who despite their differences always manage to find a way to get along. In this third book in the series, Fox and Chick have a sleepover, search for a lost hammer and throw a surprise party that unexpectedly surprises everyone. The universal characters, humor and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers.It's So Quiet: A Not-Quite-Going-to-Bed Book
By Sherri Duskey Rinker. 2021
Make some noise! Bestselling picture book stars Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tony Fucile invite you on a rollicking cumulative read-aloud…
perfect for bedtime or storytime!It's time for bed, but one little mouse just can't get to sleep. It's TOO QUIET! But the night is full of rhythmic sounds, from the croak of the bullfrog to the howl of a coyote on a distant hill. As the symphony of nighttime sounds builds and builds in this rollicking read-aloud, the mouse starts to wonder whether he wouldn't like a little MORE quiet.From the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site comes a silly, noisy bedtime book that will have parents and children squealing, croaking, and laughing along—before settling themselves down for a quiet night's sleep.• BESTSELLING AUTHOR: With five #1 New York Times bestselling picture books to date, Sherri Rinker has won the hearts of millions of fans with the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series.• GREAT BEDTIME READ-ALOUD: Soft and sweet rhymes build to a hilarious nighttime chorus before settling back down to sleep. Little readers will delight in the humor and interactivity of this bedtime book, just right for a fun read-aloud that encourages appreciation of bedtime's soothing quiet.• A GO-TO BOOK FOR PARENTS: Does your child love animal noises and funny read-alouds? This book will engage even the most rambunctious readers, and become a bedtime favorite.Perfect for:• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers• Librarians• Kindergarten and elementary school teachers• Fans of Sherri Duskey RinkerCan I Sit with You?
By Sarah Jacoby. 2021
The story of a girl and a dog who discover how life transforms and expands with someone by your side.With…
lyrical text and stunning illustrations, this empathy read illustrates the power of friendship in the face of change. Can I Sit with You? takes readers along one loyal dog's journey with the girl he's meant to be with, no matter how far she roams. This timeless picture book illustrates the importance of companionship and loyalty, and how engaging with others makes the world embrace you in return.• From beloved author-illustrator Sarah Jacoby• Full of playful, incredibly emotive illustrations• Celebrates the importance of connection and unconditional loveReaders young and old will enjoy this moving story about the unbreakable bond between a girl and a dog.• Children's books for kids ages 5–8• Perfect for animal lovers• Great empathy readEveryone Poops (My Body Science Series)
By Taro Gomi. 2020
The beloved, bestselling potty-training classic, now re-released for a new generation! An elephant makes a big poop. A mouse makes…
a tiny poop. Everyone eats, so of course: everyone poops!Taro Gomi's classic, go-to picture book for straight-talk on all things "number 2" is back, as fresh and funny as ever.• Both a matter-of-fact, educational guide and a hilarious romp through poop territory• Filled with timeless OMG moments for both kids and adults• Colorful and content-rich picture bookThe concept of going to the bathroom is made concrete through this illustrated narrative that is both verbally and visually engaging.Everyone Poops is just right for potty-training and everyday reading with smart, curious readers.• Perfect for children ages 0 to 3 years old• Equal parts educational and entertaining, this makes a great book for parents and grandparents who are potty-training their toddler.• You'll love this book if you love books like P is for Potty! (Sesame Street) by Naomi Kleinberg, Potty by Leslie Patricelli, The Potty Train by David Hochman and Ruth Kennison.Blue Wings
By Jef Aerts. 2020
Two brothers bound together by affection and responsibility. Jadran is five years older than Josh and huge enough to be…
nicknamed Giant. Josh is younger, and smaller; but his sweet and stubborn brother thinks in a way that would be more typical of a small child. They are both dealing with changes to their newly blended, Muslim family. So Josh looks after Jadran and they both adjust. When the brothers find an injured young crane, Jadran wants to bring it back to their small apartment and teach it to fly at any cost. And it turns out the cost is high.Intensely moving without ever slipping into sentimentality, The Blue Wings is a warm, love-filled story about fragility, strength, and brotherhood, in all its complications.Little Fox
By Edward van de Vendel. 2020
A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2020"A beautiful, fully realized dreamscape." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Little Fox frolics with butterflies, scavenges…
for food, and searches for new friends—despite his father's warning that danger lurks all around. Then one day he takes a tumble, bumps his head, and starts dreaming of things that reflect both the beauty he's seen and the scary things he's heard.Marije Tolman's ingenious illustrations use a fresh technique that feels like a movie and a dream, starring the cheerful, bright orange Little Fox on grainy mixed media landscapes of blue and green. And when Little Fox wakes up, he's perhaps a little wiser, but still every bit as curious and full of life.This Old Dog
By Martha Brockenbrough. 2020
When so much of the world is new, you want to go slowly… to stop and enjoy everything; hills to…
roll down, perfect-sized rocks, trees that seem to whisper their thoughts. It’s the same when you're much, much older, and every time 'round the seasons seems precious. Yet the folks in the middle (we know who we are) are always rushing, rushing, rushing. Appointments to make, trains to catch, places to be, FAST.That's what makes the bond between old dog and the little girl so special. From the time she takes her first steps, old dog finds someone – at last! – who wants to go at the same pace he does. To walk with everywhere, through this wide, wonderful world.A love song to the bond between young and old, this book will make you want to sit right down and read to someone you care about.Bye, Penguin
By Seou Lee. 2020
You'd think that a penguin stranded on an ever-smaller block of ice, on a trip around the world wouldn't be…
so…FUN! But it is! There's our fearless penguin passing the gondolas of Venice…there's penguin floating by the Sydney Opera House! From the Aurora Borealis to a hilarious encounter with a surfer in Hawaii, this is a wordless journey that truly FROLICKS. In fact, the adventures are so amusing that most readers will barely register the nod to global warming until it's slipped right in on the breath of a laugh.Tiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine (Tiny T. Rex Ser.)
By Jonathan Stutzman. 2020
Lovable bestselling Tiny T. Rex is back from the critically acclaimed Tiny T. Rex and The Impossible Hug, this time…
in a Valentine's Day adventure!Valentine's Day is coming, which means showing the ones you love how much they mean to you, so Tiny has decided to make the perfect Valentine for his best friend Pointy. But as Tiny discovers, making a Valentine isn't easy. It might take a few tries—until Tiny realizes the best Valentine might have been there all along.• Teaches a valuable lesson in overcoming obstacles• Sure to delight young dinosaur fans who love adventure• Features adorable art of Tiny and his friend PointyTiny may be a small dino in a big world, but that won't stop him from making friends, conquering his fears, and stomping his way into your heart.Author Jonathan Stutzman and illustrator Jay Fleck team up to create an adorable and heartwarming story that shows young readers that love and kindness are the best gift of all.• A sweet Valentine's Day book for the little dinosaur in your life• Go-to choice for parents looking for an adorable, funny story with a holiday twist• Perfect for dinosaur-loving babies and toddlers• You'll love this book if you love books like Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney, Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar (The World of Eric Carle) by Eric Carle, and Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool by Kimberly and James Dean.Six Motives for Murder (Brackerley Prison Mysteries)
By Frances Brody. 2024
'Frances Brody has made it to the top rank of crime writers' DAILY MAILA charming historical mystery set in 1960s…
Yorkshire, starring prisoner governor and amateur sleuth Nell Lewis. This is the perfect page-turner if you love Agatha Christie and Jacqueline Winspear.___________Yorkshire, 1969. Nell Lewis is four months into her new role as governor of HMP Brackerley when the prison takes on a catering contract for Brackerley village's wedding of the year.Almost all the female inmates are delighted to be involved in the celebrations, though Linda is desperate to avoid the event in case she is spotted, photographed, and once more appears on the front pages of the gutter press.During the wedding reception, one of the inmates discovers the father of the bride, Mr Chapin, stabbed to death behind the marquee.The murder shocks the close-knit village and police enlist Nell's help to solve the mystery. There are multiple suspects at the wedding, all with strong motives for wanting Mr Chapin dead, but the prison workforce was closest to the scene of the crime . . .What readers are saying about Frances Brody:'Witty, acerbic and very, very perceptive' Ann Cleeves'A splendid heroine' Ann Granger'Have just read the most fun book in ages. Writing is witty, funny, perfect yet not dismissive of murders at its heart' @StairwellBooksFinderella
By Fabi Santiago. 2024
Finderella dreams of dancing with the starfish at the Aquatic Ball, but her mean stepmum would never allow it. Can…
Finderella convince her fellow fish that appearances are not what they seem, and that even sharks like her can shimmy and sway?An under-the-sea fairytale adventure based on the classic Cinderella story, this fun-filled story of dancing, stardom and following your dreams is perfect for shark fans everywhere.Bonehead: the gripping new crime thriller from the international bestseller
By Mo Hayder. 2024
**THE FINAL NOVEL FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER MO HAYDER, WITH A FOREWORD FROM KARIN SLAUGHTER**A terrifying accident . . .…
Alex Mullins knows she is one of the lucky ones. When a fatal coach crash at her school reunion killed several of her classmates, she was saved from a grisly fate. She is haunted by what she thinks she saw that night - a vision of a skeletal woman, known by the locals as the Bonehead - a woman who brings bad luck to all that see her. A mystery waiting to be solved . . . Now a police officer in Gloucestershire, Alex fights to overcome the past by helping other people. But when her path crosses with someone who was there that fateful night, her new life begins to unravel at the seams. What really happened the night of the crash? And what does she have to do for the petrifying Bonehead to finally leave her be? A new crime thriller from the Queen of Fear - prepare to be terrified by Bonehead . . . PRAISE FOR MO HAYDER:'Hayder has a profound ability to shock and surprise her readers' Karin Slaughter'Oozes sinisterness from the first page' Entertainment Weekly'With Mo Hayder you never know where you are going until you get there' Times'A first-class shocker . . . a frightening mix of forensics, thrills, analytical police work and poetic images' Guardian'Wickedly constructed . . . The detail, if you can stomach it, is fascinating' Daily Telegraph'Lacerating' Independent'Stomach-churning, fast-paced, top-notch' Sunday Express'Haunting, lyrical, disturbing, important, suspenseful and wonderfully written' Harlan Coben'This is writing of breathtaking power and poetry' Tess Gerritsen'An authentically disturbing, gripping winner' Financial TimesBonehead: the gripping new crime thriller from the international bestseller
By Mo Hayder. 2024
**THE FINAL NOVEL FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER MO HAYDER, WITH A FOREWORD FROM KARIN SLAUGHTER**A terrifying accident . . .…
Alex Mullins knows she is one of the lucky ones. When a fatal coach crash at her school reunion killed several of her classmates, she was saved from a grisly fate. She is haunted by what she thinks she saw that night - a vision of a skeletal woman, known by the locals as the Bonehead - a woman who brings bad luck to all that see her. A mystery waiting to be solved . . . Now a police officer in Gloucestershire, Alex fights to overcome the past by helping other people. But when her path crosses with someone who was there that fateful night, her new life begins to unravel at the seams. What really happened the night of the crash? And what does she have to do for the petrifying Bonehead to finally leave her be? A new crime thriller from the Queen of Fear - prepare to be terrified by Bonehead . . . PRAISE FOR MO HAYDER:'Hayder has a profound ability to shock and surprise her readers' Karin Slaughter'Oozes sinisterness from the first page' Entertainment Weekly'With Mo Hayder you never know where you are going until you get there' Times'A first-class shocker . . . a frightening mix of forensics, thrills, analytical police work and poetic images' Guardian'Wickedly constructed . . . The detail, if you can stomach it, is fascinating' Daily Telegraph'Lacerating' Independent'Stomach-churning, fast-paced, top-notch' Sunday Express'Haunting, lyrical, disturbing, important, suspenseful and wonderfully written' Harlan Coben'This is writing of breathtaking power and poetry' Tess Gerritsen'An authentically disturbing, gripping winner' Financial TimesThe Adventures of the Ant Sugar: Sugar And The Sun
By Kiki Anderson. 2024
Do you want to know where the sun is hiding? Do you know what the sun is and how many…
suns there are? Sugar Ant didn’t know either, but with the help of his new friends, he soon found the answers. Things are sometimes quite simple, and we don’t have to look to the ends of the earth to find them because they are very close to us! Another tale of Ant Sugar will take you to exciting new adventures, and will make you experience together with him the unexpected revelations about the sun.Percy’s Dilemma plus The Cosmeston Secret
By Geraldine Seymour. 2024
PERCY’S DILEMMA As winter nears, Percy is very hungry when he spots an ad for Cardiff Bay. He ventures out…
on a disaster-prone journey to find food. Along the way, kind strangers help Percy before he discovers adventure and new friends. THE COSMESTON SECRET Dai and Nye are Cosmeston’s woodland elves and feather rangers, tasked with the important job of collecting fallen feathers for recycling. Exhausted from overwork, they oversleep one morning. Desperate for a solution, the elves seek help and are offered a problematic suggestion by Vincent the vole that causes chaos.The White Rabbit and the Red Roses
By Feliz Corral. 2024
Meet a striking white rabbit with bright red eyes, shining like rubies. His eyes reflect the love he feels, but…
also reveal a whirlwind of emotions. He&’s overwhelmed, hopping around in a state of worry, fear, sadness, and anger, all mixed together. Struggling to find the right words or clear thoughts, the rabbit feels lost. In this challenging moment, the value of a true friend becomes apparent. This friend stays with him, helping him navigate through his overwhelming emotions, and guides him back to a sense of clarity and calm.A Monkey, an Elephant and a Giraffe Visit the Deep, Dark Jungle
By Colin Carter. 2024
Three inseparable friends, accustomed to the serene flat grasslands, are driven by curiosity to explore the enigmatic depths of the…
neighbouring jungle. As they navigate through its shadows, they encounter astonishing creatures and face unexpected challenges. Their adventure teaches them to cherish the familiar beauty of their grassland home, realizing it’s anything but mundane.Martha and the Chocolate Cake
By David Williams. 2024
Martha the mouse and her friends Owl, Ted, Fliss, Squirrel, Rabbit, and Fox decide to have a fun day out…
in Crickledown Wood. They meet at the duck pond on a sunny morning, stopping to chat with the Beavers by the stream on their way. But while crossing the open field, Martha has a close call! The whole day is about to take an unexpected turn. When the gang arrives at the woods, they huddle together to come up with a plan to help their friend Martha. Clever Fox comes along and asks if there’s anything he can do. Together, they devise an idea to rescue Martha! Join this group of lovable characters for a story about friendship, quick thinking under pressure, and pulling together to help a pal in need. You’ll be cheering at the happy ending!