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Surprise island adventure / by Warner, Gertrude Chandler,1890-1979.; Random House (Firm);
"The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island--and to their new friend--than meets the eye"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Readers (Publications); Boxcar children (Fictitious characters); Siblings; Orphans; Summer; Islands;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Second Grade, Here I Come!. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Falcone, Annie,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Annie FalconeOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2021.D. J. Steinberg’s heartfelt, relatable, and silly poems bring to life the highlights of second grade—reading those big-kid books, trying out for the school play, and even dance breaks to wiggle “arms and legs and kaboodles. . . like a big bunch of second-grade noodles!” Covering an entire school year of holidays, memorable moments, and important life lessons, this is perfect for soon-to-be second graders! Written by D.J. Steinberg, illustrated by Laura Wood.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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After Annie [text (large print)] : a novel / by Quindlen, Anna,author.;
"When Annie Brown, a fun-loving woman, suddenly dies, her husband, best friend, and her children all struggle to find ways to go on after the loss of the woman who was the center of their lives, and who made life happy, fun, and secure. Her husband is overwhelmed with four children to raise, and turns to his teenage daughter for help, and to an old girlfriend for solace. Annie's best friend struggles again with opioid addiction, having depended on Annie for support through addiction and recovery. Annie's daughter discovers disturbing truths about life in a small town, including at her new best friend's house, where she stumbles upon a dangerous secret. These and other characters reconfigure their lives and learn how to go on, after Annie"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Large print books.; Novels.; Families; Grief; Mothers; Secrecy; Wives;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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From here to the great unknown [text (large print)] : a memoir / by Presley, Lisa Marie,1968-2023,author.; Keough, Riley,1989-author.;
Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Lisa Marie Presley was never truly understood - until now. Before her death in 2023, she'd been working on a raw, riveting, one-of-a-kind memoir for years, recording countless hours of breathtakingly vulnerable tape, which has finally been put on the page by her daughter, Riley Keough.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Large print books.; Presley, Lisa Marie, 1968-2023.; Keough, Riley, 1989-; Children of celebrities.; Mothers and daughters; Mothers; Singers;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Mystery at the old ranch / by Warner, Gertrude Chandler,1890-1979.; Random House (Firm);
"The Aldens spend the summer on their aunt's ranch! The ranch is a beautiful place, but there are some unusual things happening behind the scenes. As the Boxcar Children explore the land, they make an amazing discovery."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Readers (Publications); Boxcar children (Fictitious characters); Siblings; Orphans; Ranch life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Ralli, Jessica,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jessica RalliOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2022.Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. YES! NO! serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate "No." Written by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli, illustrated by Isabel Roxas.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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Narwhal : unicorn of the sea / by Clanton, Ben,1988-author,artist.; Whitmore, Socks,narrator.; Findaway World, LLC.;
Read by Socks Whitmore.A happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving narwhal and a cynical, no-nonsense jellyfish forge an unlikely friendship and share adventures while exploring the ocean together.Grades 1-4.
Subjects: Comics (Graphic works); Graphic novels.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Friendship; Narwhal; Jellyfishes; Marine animals; Narwhal; Jellyfishes; Marine animals; Friendship;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Squid And Octopus: Friends For Always. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Falcone, Annie,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Annie FalconeOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2021.An award-winning author presents a delightful picture book about friendship under the sea. The four tales in this charming picture book show funny moments in the life of best friends Squid and Octopus. Yes, they argue sometimes (about things as silly as whether they should wear mittens or socks to keep their tentacles warm!), but they are always able to cheer each other up in glum times (such as when Squid wakes from the dream of being a superhero and feels disappointed to be plain old Squid again).They are a very lucky pair. And as the fortune cookie in the last story says, true friends are friends for always. Written and illustrated by Tao Nyeu.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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The princess of Las Vegas [sound recording] : a novel / by Bohjalian, Chris,1962-author.; Maarleveld, Saskia,narrator.; Blewer, Grace,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by Saskia Maarleveld, Grace Experience."The book revolves around Crissy, the star of a beloved Princess Diana tribute show in Las Vegas, and her estranged sister Betsy, a therapist who works with children and adolescents in Vermont. Betsy's boyfriend Frankie works in a mysterious branch of cryptocurrency and, seemingly out of nowhere, proposes that they move to Las Vegas together. Betsy and Crissy must navigate how to go about their newfound physical proximity to one another and their respective relationships with Betsy's foster child Marisa, who moves with Betsy and Frankie to Vegas. When Crissy meets a handsome, secretive Russian man named Yevgeny, Crissy and Betsy soon find themselves in a dangerous web of greed, crypto-mafia schemes, and murder"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Novels.; Thrillers (Fiction); Casinos; Cryptocurrencies; Family secrets; Impersonation; Murder; Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.); Sisters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The puppets of Spelhorst / by DiCamillo, Kate,author.; Corduner, Allan,narrator.; Morstad, Julie,illustrator.; Playaway Products, LLC,issuing body.;
Narrated by Allan Corduner.Shut up in a trunk by a taciturn old sea captain with a secret, five friendsa king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owlbicker, boast, and comfort one another in the dark. Individually, they dream of song and light, freedom and flight, purpose and glory, but they all agree they are part of a larger story, bound each to each by chance, bonded by the heart's mysteries. When at last their shared fate arrives, landing them on a mantel in a blue room in the home of two little girls, the truth is more astonishing than any of them could have imagined. A beloved author of modern classics draws on her most moving themes with humor, heart, and wisdom in the first of the Norendy Tales, a projected trio of novellas linked by place and mood, each illustrated in black and white by a different virtuoso illustrator. This first tale is one that promises to soothe and strengthen us on our journey, leading us through whatever dark forest we find ourselves in.Grades 3 - 6.
Subjects: Novellas.; Fairy tales.; Action and adventure fiction.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Puppets; Friendship; Toys; Storytelling;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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