Aliens for Breakfast by Stephanie Spinner

Title: Aliens for Breakfast

Author: Stephanie Spinner and Jonathan Etra

Published: Sept. 28, 2011

Publisher: Random House for Young Readers

Pages: 64

Genre: 2nd grade on up

Review: Library book

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It's been ten years since Richard Bickerstaff sat down to breakfast and an alien climbed out of his cereal bowl! Join Richard and Aric, a tiny, wisecracking creature from the planet Ganoob, as they battle to save the world from evil aliens in Aliens for Breakfast, Aliens for Lunch, and Aliens for Dinner. We're reissuing the trilogy with brand-new covers sporting a space age 10th Anniversary logo. Now a new generation of readers can experience the fun and adventure that won these books rave reviews and loyal fans!

Sun! One in a Billion (Our Universe Book 2) by Stacy McAnulty , Stevie Lewis

Title: Sun! One in a Billion

Author: Stacey McAnulty

Illustrator: Stevie Lewis

Published: Oct. 23, 2018

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.

Pages: 40

Genre: Space/Solar System/Sun

Review: library book

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Meet Sun: He's a star! And not just any star--he's one in a billion. He lights up our solar system and makes life possible. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Sun in this next celestial "autobiography." Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully illustrated, Sun! One in a Billion is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years.

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses by Kimberly and James Dean

Title: Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

Author: Kimberly and James Dean

Published: Oct 1, 2013

Publisher: HarperCollins

Pages: 40

Review: library book

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In this hardcover picture book, Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy—nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along.
Fans of Pete the Cat will love watching him take his positive outlook and transform a grumpy day into an awesome day!

Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete by James Dean

Title: Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete

Author: James Dean

Published: May 27, 2014

Publisher: HarperCollins

Pages: 32

Genre: Children ages 1st grade on up

Review: library book

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Pete is back in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's I Can Read beginning reader Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete. When Pete gets a goldfish, Goldie, he decides to paint a picture of his new pet. Word spreads of Pete's cool paintings, and soon everyone wants one. But Pete doesn't have enough time to make one for everyone in town. With a little help from his mom, Pete finds the perfect solution so that everyone can enjoy a Goldie painting and Pete has time to finish his homework!

A Place for Pluto by Stef Wade, Melanie Demmer (Illustrator)

Title: A Place for Pluto

Author: Stef Wade

Illustrator: Melanie Demmer

Published: Aug. 1, 2018

Publisher: Capstone Editions

Pages: 32

Genre: Space/planets

Review: Library book

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Pluto got the shock of his life when he was kicked out of the famous nine. His planet status was stripped away, leaving him lost and confused. Poor Pluto! On his quest to find a place where he belongs, he talks to comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. He doesn't fit it anywhere! But when Pluto is about to give up, he runs into a dwarf planet and finally finds his place in the solar system. This feel-good picture book combines a popular science topic with character education themes of self discovery, acceptance, and friendship. It has bonus material in the back matter to support curriculum.

It's Shoe Time by Bryan Collier and Mo Willems

Title: It's Shoe Time!

Authors: Bryan Collier and Mo Willems

Published: Nov. 7, 2017

Publisher: Elephant and Piggie Like Reading

Pages: 64

Genre: Children from grades 1st on up

Review: library book

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Bryan Collier turns the closet on its heel and redefines what it means to be a pair.

Pete the Cat: Old MacDonald Had a Farm (Pete the Cat) by James Dean

Title: Pete the Cat Old MacDonald Had a Farm

Author: James Dean

Published: Feb. 18, 2014

Publisher: Harper Festival

Pages: 32

Genre: Children from 1st grade on up

Review: library book

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New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a groovy rendition of the classic favorite children’s song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm,” sung by cool cat Pete and perfect for sing-along time with young readers.
Pete the Cat: Old MacDonald Had a Farm is in a sturdy paper-over-board format and filled with vibrant, engaging illustrations for even the youngest of Pete fans.
“Old MacDonald had a farm e-i-e-i-o!”