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        The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau

        by Jon Agee

        Art imitates life in this hilarious, absurdist picture book—one of Jon Agee's most beloved titles, now back in print "Outrageous!" the judges cried. "Ridiculous!" Who would dare enter a portrait of a duck in the Grand Contest of Art? But when Felix Clousseau's painting quacks, he is hailed as a genius. Suddenly everyone wants a Clousseau masterpiece, and the unknown painter becomes an overnight sensation. That's when the trouble begins. The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau is a 1988 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year.

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        We Believe in You

        by Beth Ferry, illustrated by Molly Idle

        New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and Caldecott honoree Molly Idle join forces in this stunning new picture book about the power and joy of believing in yourself and in one another. Do you believe that dreams come true? We believe it. Absolutely! Just like we believe in YOU. Animals inspire their little ones to chase their dreams and reach for the stars in this modern classic-in-the-making.

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        What The World Could Make

        by Holly M. McGhee, illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

        From the bestselling creative team behind Come with Me and Listen comes a celebration of all the world offers us, despite everything that’s wrong with the world right now, from the simple joys of sharing, to the wonder of nature, to the beauty in friendship and connection. Best friends Bunny and Rabbit celebrate the wonders of the world, both big and small—from the beauty of falling snow, to the fun in romping in autumn leaves, to the joys of having a friend to create forever memories with. What the World Could Make is both a gentle meditation and joyous ode to nature, friendship, and generosity. Experience the power of mindfulness, friendship, and celebrating all the world offers us.

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        A Cape

        by Marty Kelley

        A Cape! is the fun story of a boy who proves that imagination is a superpower! Who needs pants? Not the superhero of this story, for whom briefs, sneakers, and a cape are plenty. But while he has superpowers—and confidence—aplenty, what he really wants is an audience, and Dad, unseen behind his newspaper, is Not Playing. A Cape! is a spare, humorous story that shows how a busy, distracted dad comes to share imaginative play with his son.

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        Mr. Complain Takes the Train

        by Wade Bradford, illustrated by Stephan Britt

        A funny and interactive story that’s perfect for train- and animal-loving kids. Mr. Complain is ready for his vacation in Dullsville, but on the train ride there, nothing is the way he likes it. First, the engine is too loud. Then, the passengers are too happy. Plus, the cars are too crowded, the seats are too lumpy, and his seatmate is too prickly. And that’s all before the train even leaves the station! Will Mr. Complain ever be able to relax and enjoy the ride? In this interactive story that encourages positivity and gratitude, a fussy fellow takes an extraordinary train ride, yet remains thoroughly unimpressed. Readers will hoot with laughter at this silly sendup of the sourpusses of the world. After all, doesn’t everyone know a Mr. Complain or two?

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        Smelly Kelly and his Super Senses

        by Beth Anderson

        A non-fiction picture book about the man who used his nose to keep New York's subways safe James Kelley smelled everything. Rats in the shed. Circus elephants a mile away. Tomorrow’s rain. His sense of smell was extraordinary. But what good was a powerful nose? How could his super-sniffer make him special? In the New York City subway, James found his calling—and earned the nickname “Smelly” Kelly. Armed with his super-sniffer and the tools he invented, he tracked down leaks from the dangerous to the disgusting, from the comical to the bizarre. Then, he sprang into action to prevent cave-ins and explosions in the tunnels beneath the city. Smelly Kelly not only hunted leaks but also saved lives—and he discovered the truly extraordinary power inside him.

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        No Pants!

        by Jacob Grant

        Laugh-out-loud father-son drama in which the dad learns an important and timely lesson—pants are NOT for everyone! Pablo and his dad are ready for a great day. It’s party day! A cookout with the whole family. All they need to do is get ready. Eat breakfast. Brush teeth. Put on pants. And they’ll be ready to go! Only Pablo has another idea: No Pants! Suddenly it’s looking as if party time is a ways off after all. Here’s a hilarious and warm-hearted look at a father-son relationship that shows there is more than one way of wearing—and thinking about—pants!

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        Anita and the Dragons

        by Hannah Carmona, illustrated by Anna Cunha

        A poignant and heartwarming tale about an immigrant family. Anita watches the dragons high above her as she hops from one cement roof to another in her village in the Dominican Republic. But being the valiant princesa she is, she never lets them scare her. Then one day, Anita must face her fears to begin a new life in a new country. Will she be brave enough to enter the belly of the beast and take flight to new adventures?

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        Coyote's Soundbite: A Poem For Our Planet

        by John Agard, illustrated by Piet Grobler

        A rip-roaring poem by a master poet, inspired by the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Excitement spreads like wildfire through the jungle. Earth-goddesses are planning a conference! From Australia to Antarctica, Amazon to Africa, goddesses will debate the burning environmental issues of our times...and bushy-tailed, smooth-talking Coyote wants in on the action. Can this infamous trickster come up with a plan to infiltrate the conference and leave a lasting legacy for our planet?

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        Escape

        One Day We Had to Run

        by Ming & Wah Chen, illustrated by Carmen Vela

        CLING. Don’t let go. Hold tight. Never give up. FLY. Rev up. Lift off. Soar. PEDAL. Set off. Cycle. Pedal for your life. Throughout history, ordinary people have been forced to leave their families and homes because of war, famine, slavery, intolerance, climate change, or economic and political upheaval. These remarkable true stories of escape show how courageous people all around the world have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their flight to freedom.

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        Science and Me

        by Ali Winter, illustrated by Mickael El Fathi

        The anticipated next book in the series! Following Amnesty International-endorsed Peace And Me: a 2019 Read for Empathy selection and an USBBY Outstanding International Book 2019 Discover some of the inspirational men and women who have received Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine from 1901 to the present day; among them Albert Einstein, Marie Curie and Sir Alexander Fleming. A glimpse into the often surprising lives and sometimes accidental discoveries of a group of extraordinary scientists, this fascinating collection shows that the science you learn at school really can change the world.

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        Tea Time

        by Beth Ferry, illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte

        New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry partners with award-winning illustrator Dana Wulfekotte to bring us a funny and tender ode to the relationship between children and grandparents. Frannie and Grandy both have an idea about what the perfect day should look like, but when that day arrives, there is a migh-TEA mix-up. Tea gets splashed, sandwiches smashed, and expectations, crushed. Luckily, Frannie and Grandy discover that a perfect day is just one they spend together.

      • Children's & YA

        Mortal Remains

        by Mary Fraser

        Six-Feet-Under meets Edward Scissorhands in Mortal Remains, a tight, smartly-written romance with an occult twist. Though her classmates call her Morticia and Ghoul Girl, Cally actually likes her work—the dead are good listeners, and they don't judge. Cally learns their stories, shares her worries with them as she makes up their faces, and embroiders pillows for their final rest. “The way I figure it,” says Cally, “a person's arrival into this world is about as unglamorous as it gets. The least I can do is dignify their departure." Then, after a mysterious explosion burns down a neighborhood house long the source of weird stories, Cally and her friends poke around in the debris and come across the hatch to an underground vault. Inside, they find an injured teenage boy who has been trapped there for days. He has little memory of his life before the explosion and speaks in an odd, stilted manner that suggests limited interaction with the outside world. Yet the boy, Adam, feels there is something familiar about Cally—and Cally must admit that she feels a strange connection to him as well. Could Adam be the boy who, years ago, protected her from the bullying of a gang of neighborhood kids? But when she finds out that boy died shortly after their encounter, she realizes Adam couldn't be him…could he? Where did Adam come from, anyway? And, most importantly, why was he kept prisoner by his own father?

      • Children's & YA

        Secondhand Dogs

        by Carolyn Crimi

        A heart-warming story of loyalty, friendship, and what it truly means to be a part of a pack family. Gus, an insecure pack leader, is forced to take action when his owner, Miss Lottie, adopts Decker, an angry dog with a dark past who wants Miss Lottie’s heart and home all to himself. Things quickly go from bad to worse as Decker’s divisive presence causes disharmony in the motley pack of second-hand dogs. When Decker convinces the youngest pack member, Moon Pie, to embark on an impossible journey, it’s up to Gus to gather his courage, rally his splintered pack, and bring Moon Pie home again.

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