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Call Number: E WAH

ISBN: 9780735264892

Publication Date: 2021

Little Witch Hazel is a tiny witch who lives in the forest, helping creatures big and small. She's a midwife, an intrepid explorer, a hard worker and a kind friend. In this four-season volume, Little Witch Hazel rescues an orphaned egg, goes sailing on a raft, solves the mystery of a haunted stump and makes house calls to fellow forest dwellers. But when Little Witch Hazel needs help herself, will she get it in time?

Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School by Emily Jenkins; Pete Oswald (Illustrator)

Call Number: E JEN

ISBN: 9780525644712

Publication Date: 2021

In just one hundred days, Harry will learn how to overcome first-day jitters, what a "family circle" is, why guinea pigs aren't scary after all, what a silent "e" is about, how to count to 100 in tons of different ways, and much more. He'll make great friends, celebrate lots of holidays, and learn how to use his words. In other words, he will become an expert first grader. Made up of one hundred short chapters and accompanied by tons of energetic illustrations from bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg and The Bad Seed, this is a chapter book all first graders will relate to--one that captures all the joys and sorrows of the first hundred days of school.

The Secret of the Magic Pearl by Elisa Sabatinelli; Iacopo Bruno (Illustrator); Christopher Turner (Translator)

Call Number: E SAB

ISBN: 9781636550060

Publication Date: 2021

Dive below the waves to where the real adventure begins. Hector lives with his family at the Marina in an Italian coastal town where they organize tourist expeditions to explore the many wonders of the sea. Hector's dream is to become a deep-sea diver, just like his father. Then, one day, an unscrupulous entrepreneur opens a much newer center next door, forcing them to close their business. This man has a single purpose, to find the legendary Pearl in order to sell it and make money. Hector decides to find a way to thwart the plan and save what matters most to him: the sea, his family, and his dream.

Fox by Isabel Thomas; Daniel Egneus (Illustrator)

Call Number: E THO

ISBN: 9781547606924

Publication Date: 2021

In the frost-covered forest of early spring, fox is on a mission to find food for her three cubs. As they grow, she teaches them how to survive in the wild. Until one day, fox dies. Her body goes back to earth and grass and air, nourishing the world around her and bringing the forest to life. Death is not just an end, it's also a beginning. With gorgeous illustrations and lyrical, kid-friendly text, Fox: A Circle of Life Story answers the big scientific question: What happens when animals die?

The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess by Tom Gauld

Call Number: E GAU

ISBN: 9780823446988

Publication Date: 2021

For years, the king and queen have tried desperately to have a baby. Their wish was granted twice, when an engineer and a witch gave them a little wooden robot and an enchanted log princess. But there's just one catch: every night when the log princess sleeps, she transforms back into an ordinary log, and can only be woken up with magic words. The princess and her robot brother are are inseparable, until the sleeping princess, mistaken for lumber, is accidentally carted off to parts unknown. Now it's up to her devoted brother to find her, and get them safely back home. They need to take turns to get each other home, and on the way, they face a host of adventures involving the Queen of Mushrooms, a magic pudding, a baby in a rosebush, and an old lady in a bottle.

The Most Beautiful Story by Brynjulf Jung Tjønn; Oyvind Torseter (Illustrator); Kari Dickson (Translator)

Call Number: E TJO

ISBN: 9781592703500

Publication Date: 2021

While the rest of the world is sleeping, Vera is out running, flying to the lake at the top of the hill. She needs to meet her little brother again, and so, she turns to Syl. Syl, the magical creature who rises from the lake. Syl, who helps reframe grief and pain into healing and acceptance. Syl, who tells the story Vera most wants to hear: the story that brings Vera's brother back to life.

Magnificent homespun brown: a celebration by Samara Cole Doyon

Call Number: E DOY

ISBN: 9780884487975

Publication Date: 2020

Told by succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story- a song, a poem, a celebration- about feeling at home in one's own beloved skin.

The 1619 Project: born on the water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson

Call Number: E HAN

ISBN: 9780593307359

Publication Date: 2021

Stymied by her unfinished family tree assignment for school, a young girl seeks Grandma's counsel and learns about her ancestors, the consequences of slavery, and the history of Black resistance in the United States.

Wounded falcons by Jairo Buitrago

Call Number: E BUI

ISBN: 9781773064567

Publication Date: 2021

Adrián is always in trouble, at school and at home, while Santiago gets along quite well. But they are friends. When Adrián finds a wounded bird in an abandoned lot in the midst of the city, things begin to change. Taking care of the bird, learning all about it, discovering that it is a falcon, loving it -- and accepting what this love means -- gives Adrián a chance to show others a glimpse of who he truly is. Santiago has always known that Adrián has a big heart, and his steadfast friendship is also the reason Adrián has a chance to heal.

I Hop by Joe Cepeda

Call Number: E CEP

ISBN: 9780823448258

Publication Date: 2021

A boy hops around town on his pogo stick. It's all for a picnic with Grandma!

My two border towns by David Bowles

Call Number: E BOW

ISBN: 9780593111048

Publication Date: 2021

A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care.

No more plastic by Alma Fullerton

Call Number: E FUL

ISBN: 9781772781137

Publication Date: 2021

When she sees a beached whale that has starved to death after ingesting plastic, a young girl named Isley is inspired to adopt a plastic-free lifestyle, encouraging her family to join her. When people start falling back into old habits, Isley builds a plastic sculpture of a whale that inspires lasting change.

Inside the Suitcase by Clotilde Perrin

Call Number: E PER

ISBN: 9781776573431

Publication Date: 2021

Away behind the hills you'll find a charming little house. Who's inside? Knock knock... A boy packing his suitcase. Lift the flaps to see what he takes, and travel with him over oceans and mountains, underwater and into the forest. With every step on this voyage of obstacles the boy faces a decision that will lead to a new adventure and help him get home. A fairy tale full of twists and turns where the boy's suitcase full of tricks and treasures is the key to getting him home.

The Night Walk by Marie Dorleans

Call Number: E DOR

ISBN: 9781782506393

Publication Date: 2021-04-20

Mama opened our bedroom door. "Wake up, you two," she whispered. "Let's go, so we get there on time." Excited, the sleepy family step outside into a beautiful summer night. The world is quiet and shadowy, filled with fresh smells and amazing sights. Is this what they miss when they're asleep? Together, they walk out of their sleeping village. What will they find in the dark landscape? This beautiful and evocative book movingly recalls family trips and the excitement of unknown adventure, while celebrating the awe-inspiring joy of the natural world.

Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer (Illustrator)

Call Number: E ARC

ISBN: 9780593109649

Publication Date: 2021-03-30

When two curious kids embark on a "wonder walk," they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light. They have thought-provoking questions for everything they see: Is the sun the world's light bulb? Is dirt the world's skin? Are rivers the earth's veins? Is the wind the world breathing? I wonder . . .

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