The Whale, the Sea and the Stars by Adrián Macho

Title: The Whale, The Sea and the Stars

Author: Adrian Macho

Published: 7/23/19

Publisher: Floris Books

Pages: 32

Genre: Children ages 4 on up

Review: ebook provided by Edelweiss+

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When Gerda the blue whale was very small, her mother would sing a beautiful song telling her that if she were ever lost she should look to the stars and they would guide her.
Then it's time for the little whale to leave home. Her adventures take her from the warm waters of the equator to the freezing poles.
Along the way she meets clever killer whales, playful penguins, a friendly polar bear and the ancient narwhale. Then one day, the little whale realizes she wants to find somewhere to stay forever. How will she know she's found the right sea for her? With her mother's song in her heart, Gerda follows the stars to a place she knows she can call home.
This heartwarming story, rendered through luminous, captivating illustrations full of texture and feeling, promises we will find our way if we listen to our hearts.

NetGalley: I Really Love You (Tyrannosaurus #6) by Tatsuya Miyanishi

Title: I Really Love You

Author: Tatsuya Myanishi

Published: May 20, 2019

Publisher: Museyon

Pages: 40

Genre: Children ages 5 on up

Review: ebook provided by NetGalley and Publisher

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A very long time ago, dinosaurs lived all over the world. They were various colors, shapes, and sizes, and spoke different languages. One snowy winter, with his skillful use of words, Tapejara almost tricks a Tyrannosaurus to its death. A weak Tyrannosaurus meets three friendly Homalocephale and they save his life, even though they do not understand each other’s languages. They become good friends and start communicating with their hearts. One day, while picking up red berries for the Tyrannosaurus, Homalocephale meets Albertosaurus, who is hungry and speaks the same language as the Tyrannosaurus. I Really Love You shows that heartfelt communication is about more than just words.

Starry Skies: Learn about the constellations above us by Samantha Chagollan, Nila Aye (Illustrator)

Title: Starry Skies

Author: Samantha Chagollan

Illustrator: Nila Aye

Published: April 3, 2018

Publisher: Walter Foster Jr.

Pages: 32

Genre: Children ages 3 on up/Science/Fiction

Review: library book

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Every night, the sky is filled with stars that tell a thousand tales. Brave warriors, regal queens, fierce beasts -- they all parade across the starry skies each night. In Starry Skies you’ll discover some of the most famous constellations and learn how to find them in the night sky.
With brilliant illustrations by Nila Aye, you will see the shapes of each constellation, and imagine what they might look like when you look up into the dark sky above. This introduction to astronomy is all you need to start learning about stars, so get ready, star hunters, and look to the skies!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Author: Eric Carle

Published: Nov. 22, 2016

Publisher: Philomel Books

Pages: 32

Genre: Children ages 3 on up

Review: library book

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The all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life?
Including a special feature, dye cuts, this beautiful board book edition, perfect for teaching the days of the week, offers readers an interactive experience.

The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus #1) by Rick Riordan

Title: The Lost Hero (The Heros of Olympus #1)

Author: Rick Riordan

Published: Jan. 5, 2011

Publisher: Disney Hyperion

Pages: 577

Genre: Pre-teens/Teens Ages 12 on up/ greek mythology/adventure

Review: Library book

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Jason has a problem.

He doesn’t remember anything before waking up in a bus full of kids on a field trip. Apparently he has a girlfriend named Piper, and a best friend named Leo. They’re all students at a boarding school for “bad kids.” What did Jason do to end up here? And where is here, exactly?

Piper has a secret.

Her father has been missing for three days, ever since she had that terrifying nightmare about his being in trouble. Piper doesn’t understand her dream, or why her boyfriend suddenly doesn’t recognize her. When a freak storm hits during the school trip, unleashing strange creatures and whisking her, Jason, and Leo away to someplace called Camp Half-Blood, she has a feeling she’s going to find out.

Leo has a way with tools.

When he sees his cabin at Camp Half-Blood, filled with power tools and machine parts, he feels right at home. But there’s weird stuff, too—like the curse everyone keeps talking about, and some camper who;s gone missing. Weirdest of all, his bunkmates insist that each of them—including Leo—is related to a god. Does this have anything to do with Jason's amnesia, or the fact that Leo keeps seeing ghosts?

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Title: The One and Only Ivan

Author: Katherine Applegate

Published: Jan. 12, 2017

Publisher: Harper Collins

Pages: 325

Genre: Children/ Animals

Review: library book

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Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all.

Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he’s seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line.

Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home—and his own art—through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it’s up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.

Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan’s unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope.

Beezus and Ramona (Ramona Quimby #1) by Beverly Cleary

Title: Beezus and Ramona

Author: Beverly Cleary

Published: Oct. 6, 2009

Publisher: Harper Collins

Pages: 208

Genre: Ages 2nd grade on up

Review: ebook from library

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Having a little sister like four-year-old Ramona isn't always easy for Beezus Quimby. With a wild imagination, disregard for order, and an appetite for chaos, Ramona makes it hard for Beezus to be the responsible older sister she knows she ought to be…especially when Ramona threatens to ruin Beezus's birthday party. Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary delivers a humorous tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. Both the younger and older siblings of the family will enjoy this book.

Cat on the Mat (Step into Reading) by Susan Schade

Title: Cat on the Mat

Author: Susan Schade

Published: May 13, 2010

Pages: 36

Review: ebook from the library

Genre: Children

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Cat has a dream. She runs. She flips. She jumps. She slips. Will Cat make the team?