This week's NEW Books
A-Z of bird portraits : an illustrated guide to painting beautiful birds in acrylics
Forkner, Andrew, author.
2019
Baby, sleepy baby
Atinuke, author
2021
It's bedtime for a drowsy little one, and the whole family takes turns to cuddle and sing this sleepy baby to bed. One by one the baby's sister, grandmother, father, and mother call on the winds, the clouds, the stars, and the moon to sail and rock and delight their little one until dreams take over.
Bad Kitty goes to the vet
Bruel, Nick, author, artist.
2023
"Even the best bad kitties can get sick, and when it happens, it means just one thing: a visit to the vet!"-- Provided by publisher.
Breakers of the code
Hunter, Erin, author.
2024
"The time for rain is approaching fast, but before the Great Spirit will let it fall, the animals of Bravelands must grapple with a dangerous new threat. Cast out of his coalition, Stride the cheetah embarks on a perilous mission for the Great Parent, accompanied by a honey badger burdened with a dark and mysterious past. Whisper the water buffalo has been searching desperately for her brother Echo, presumed dead after a terrible fall. Meanwhile, without his guidance, the herd wanders in circles as another headstrong male tries to seize control of the migration. And the hyena now known as Breathstealer finds herself pulled in two directionscourted by the Great Spirit at one moment and other times tempted by the Great Devourer, who sends her compelling visions of power and plenty. The balance of power in Bravelands rests on a knifes edge, and the Great Devourer waits hungrily in the shadows. Will these unlikely heroes be able to restore their home?"--Provided by publisher.
Earth, sea & stars : inspiring tales of the natural world
Otter, Isabel, author
2022
"This beautiful anthology of 20 stories about the natural world is drawn from global cultures. Readers will journey all around Earth: across the wide savanna, into the deep forest, over mighty mountains, down to the ocean depths, and into the skies. Join the bold, adventurous characters as they sail to the Moon, create the first fire, find the summer, and grow orchards of friendship." -- page [4] of cover.
The forbidden island
Trueit, Trudi Strain, author.
2022
"Amid assignments that take the Explorer Academy recruits from the iceberg-filled waters of Antarctica to the bone-dry deserts of Argentina, Cruz Coronado is scrambling to complete the last piece of the cipher. With Nebula agents and the elusive explorer spy still out there, his opportunity to recover his mother's world-changing formula is slipping away. But as Cruz has learned from his time aboard Orion, true explorers must never give up. Even after completing dozens of high-risk missions and traveling to all seven continents, Cruz could never prepare himself for one ultimate surprise"-- Provided by publisher.
Freddie the flyer
Carmichael, Fred (Pilot), author
2023
An account of the life of Fred Carmichael, the first Northern Indigenous commercial pilot. When Fred Carmichael was twelve years old, he saw a plane up close for the first time when it dropped off supplies in his remote community. With that one look, he was hooked. Fred spent 60 years as a pilot, doing everything from supply runs to search and rescue to transporting dog teams to far-flung areas.
Henry, like always
Bailey, Jenn, 1965- author
2023
Henry, a first grader on the autism spectrum, attempts to navigate friendships, and sudden changes in classroom routines--like a parade on Friday instead of share time.
I am not a ghost : the Canadian Pacific Railway
Bouchard, David, 1952-, author
2023
I am not a ghost tells the story of a Chinese railway worker who comes to Canada to work on the Great Canadian Pacific Railway. He, like all the others, came in search of a better life but would have died if not for the benevolence of Amelia Douglas, wife of the former governor of British Columbia. A fictional but historically accurate story with an important message, I AM NOT A GHOST describes the racism and hardship that these newcomers to Canada faced and should be required reading for anyone who wants to learn about this troubling period in Canada's history.
Jumper : a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider
Lanan, Jessica, author, illustrator
2023
"From critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider"-- Provided by publisher.
Leeva at last
Pennypacker, Sara, 1951- author
2023
What are people for? That's the burning question on the mind of Leeva Spayce Thornblossom. Fame! says Leeva's mom, the mayor of Nutsmore. Money! says her dad, the town treasurer. With the help of an orphaned badger, a risk-averse boy in a hazmat suit, and the town's librarians, Leeva sets off to discover her own answer--setting off a chain of events that will change Nutsmore forever.
Liz's perfect painting
Barkley, Callie, author
2024
"Liz is determined to create the perfect painting for an upcoming art show, but the ferret she's pet-sitting has other plans!"-- Provided by publisher.
Marshmallow martians. 2, Earth school
Kent, Deanna, author
2023
Lunchboxes, recess, and gym--oh my! Without G.L.O.W., their Galactic Learning Online Whiz (which is a fancy way of saying "computer"), the Marshmallow Martians don't know where to turn for information. So they have to go to where all the cool kids learn--earthling school.
Packing for Mars for kids
Roach, Mary, author
2022
"What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom? Is it true that they don't shower? Can farts really be deadly in space? Best-selling Mary Roach has the answers. In this whip-smart, funny, and informative young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars, Roach guides us through the irresistibly strange, frequently gross, and awe-inspiring realm of space travel and life without gravity. From flying on NASA's Weightless Wonder to eating space food, Packing for Mars for Kids is chock-full of first-hand experiences and thorough research. Roach has crafted an authoritative and accessible book that is perfectly pitched to inquiring middle grade readers"-- Provided by publisher.
Rebel rising : a memoir
Wilson, Rebel, author
2024
For decades, Rebel Wilson had single-mindedly focused on her career, making a name for herself through her iconic roles in Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids, and Isn't It Romantic. Now, she's ready to chronicle the emotional and physical lessons she learned, as well as her most embarrassing experiences. Rebel writes for the first time about the most personal and important moments in her life - from fertility issues, weight gain and loss, sexuality, overcoming shyness, rejections, and, well - okay there's at least one story thrown in about Brad Pitt.
Releasing the mother load : how to carry less and enjoy motherhood more
Djossa, Erica, author
2024
Mothers today are tired, overworked, and overwhelmed. The impractical standards placed on them leave them feeling burnt out and frustrated. This book is an experiential guidebook that provides moms the practical support they need, free from judgment, fear, and shame. Based on the teachings in her Momwell community, psychotherapist Erica Djossa invites us to break free from societal conditioning that demands we do it all, and step into a new way of thinking that relieves the weight of unrealistic motherhood expectations and allows us to say no, take on less, and enjoy life more.
The secret lives of booksellers and librarians : true stories of the magic of reading
Patterson, James, 1947- author
2024
To be a bookseller or librarian. You have to play detective. Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. An advocate. A visionary. A person who creates 'book joy' by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, 'You've got to read this. You're going to love it.' Step inside . . . and enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, find whatever you want or require. This place has the magic of rainbows and unicorns, but it's also a business. The book business. Meet the smart and talented people who live between the pages--and who can't wait to help you find your next favorite book.
The talk
Bell, Darrin, author
2023
Darrin Bell was six years old when his mother told him he couldn't have a realistic water gun. She said that police tend to think of little Black boys as older and less innocent than they really are. Through evocative illustrations and sharp humour, Bell examines how The Talk shaped intimate and public moments from childhood to adulthood. Drawing attention to the brutal murders of African Americans and showcasing revealing insights and cartoons along the way, he brings us up to the moment of reckoning when people took to the streets protesting the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
The twilight garden : a novel
Adams, Sara Nisha, author
2024
In a small pocket of London, between the houses of No.77 and No.79 Eastbourne Road, lies a neglected community garden. It was a beautiful thing once. The garden's gate is now firmly closed. And that's exactly how Winston at No.79 likes it - anything to avoid Bernice, who has moved in next door. But then a mysterious parcel drops on Winston's doormat - a bundle of photographs of the garden in bloom many years ago. Somewhere out there, a secret gardener made a decades-old promise to keep the community's spirit alive. Now it's time for The Twilight Garden to come out of hibernation.
Whalefall : a novel
Kraus, Daniel, 1975-, author
2023
Jay Gardiner has given himself a fool's errand - to find the remains of his deceased father in the Pacific Ocean. The dive begins well enough, but the sudden appearance of a giant squid puts Jay in very real jeopardy, made infinitely worse by the arrival of a sperm whale looking to feed. Suddenly, Jay is caught in the squid's tenacles and drawn into the whale's mouth where he is pulled into the first of its four stomachs. He quickly realizes he has only one hour before his oxygen tanks run out - one hour to defeat his demons and escape the belly of a whale.
When sunlight tiptoes
Sze, Gillian, 1985- author
2023
"On a beautiful, sunny morning, a family runs errands along a city street. They visit a bakery, flower shop and fruit market. Exuberant in sounds and sights--a baker sugaring tarts, flowers greeting passers-by and pigeons cooing--the story ends as a new day of sparkling possibility begins"-- Provided by publisher.
