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As the holidays creep closer, I'm still doing some of my shopping. Of course, I love to give books, so some of these I just added to my Amazon cart. I think that my kids will really love the historical fiction spy ring book and the nonfiction Wonders of America books. I may have bought myself Lost Girl by Chanda Hahn. I absolutely loved her Unfortunate Fairy Tale series and was so excited to see that she has started a new series retelling Peter Pan.
Best New Books Published This Week - December 13th
Children's Books
Hedgehugs and the Hattiepillar - Steve Wilson and Lucy Tapper
Horace and Hattie Hedgehog return in this sweet story of friendship. It's springtime and everything is colorful and beautiful. When Horace and Hattie see a caterpillar change into a butterfly, they want to make a transformation of their own.
Disney Baby I Love You This Much - Disney
Babies will be enchanted by the simple text and beautiful images in this delightful illustrated board book.
The Story of Rosa Parks - Patricia Pingry & Steven Weber
An approachable way to introduce children to this important civil rights figure. Rich oil paintings contribute to the understanding of Rosa Parks and her stand for what is right.
Love - Emma Dodd
Little rabbit and her parents spend a sunny day in a glorious meadow. Little rabbit finds love everywhere, but knows that love from a parent is best of all.
Horace and Hattie Hedgehog return in this sweet story of friendship. It's springtime and everything is colorful and beautiful. When Horace and Hattie see a caterpillar change into a butterfly, they want to make a transformation of their own.
Disney Baby I Love You This Much - Disney
Babies will be enchanted by the simple text and beautiful images in this delightful illustrated board book.
The Story of Rosa Parks - Patricia Pingry & Steven Weber
An approachable way to introduce children to this important civil rights figure. Rich oil paintings contribute to the understanding of Rosa Parks and her stand for what is right.
Love - Emma Dodd
Little rabbit and her parents spend a sunny day in a glorious meadow. Little rabbit finds love everywhere, but knows that love from a parent is best of all.
Middle Grade Books
Word of Mouse - James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein
The illuminating illustrated story that follows a special mouse and the unexpected friends he makes.
Five Days of Famous - Alyson Noel
A fun adventure filled story that poses the question, what would you do if your dream life became reality? Nick is desperate to leave behind the geek table in the lunchroom and finally be noticed by his crush. Be careful what you wish for....
Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring - Enigma Alberti
Kids will experience history in a whole new way in this interactive series! Mary Bowser was an African American spy that infiltrated the Confederate Army at the highest levels. Kids will read the book and also use spycraft materials included to unravel a mystery.
The Tundra Trials (Bounders #2) - Monica Tesler
Jasper learns a secret that can strain the bonds of the Bounders. Jasper and his friends return to space and continue their training to help in the covert alien war. There seem to be rifts in Earth Force and it's not clear what they are asked to do it right.
The illuminating illustrated story that follows a special mouse and the unexpected friends he makes.
Five Days of Famous - Alyson Noel
A fun adventure filled story that poses the question, what would you do if your dream life became reality? Nick is desperate to leave behind the geek table in the lunchroom and finally be noticed by his crush. Be careful what you wish for....
Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring - Enigma Alberti
Kids will experience history in a whole new way in this interactive series! Mary Bowser was an African American spy that infiltrated the Confederate Army at the highest levels. Kids will read the book and also use spycraft materials included to unravel a mystery.
The Tundra Trials (Bounders #2) - Monica Tesler
Jasper learns a secret that can strain the bonds of the Bounders. Jasper and his friends return to space and continue their training to help in the covert alien war. There seem to be rifts in Earth Force and it's not clear what they are asked to do it right.
YA Books
Lost Girl - Chanda Hahn
Wendy doesn't remember Neverland, or the experiments performed on her as a child. As a teen, all she wants is a normal life, but shadows plague her dreams and make life a waking nightmare. Chanda Hahn is back for a fantastic retelling of the Peter Pan story.
Iceling - Sasha Stephenson
Two sisters journey to the north to find out where one of them is from. Lorna discovers the terrifying secret about who and what her adoptive sister really is.
The 16th Academy - Spencer Yacos
Davy is like other 16 year olds, he plays video games, talks about girls, and is looking forward to graduation. Attending Eastway Academy makes life different, a shadowy organization that sends teen special agents around the world.
Crystal Storm (Falling Kingdoms #5) - Morgan Rhodes
An epic clash between gods and mortals threatens to tear Mytica apart. Will the purest of love stand a chance against the strongest of magic in this epic fantasy
Wendy doesn't remember Neverland, or the experiments performed on her as a child. As a teen, all she wants is a normal life, but shadows plague her dreams and make life a waking nightmare. Chanda Hahn is back for a fantastic retelling of the Peter Pan story.
Iceling - Sasha Stephenson
Two sisters journey to the north to find out where one of them is from. Lorna discovers the terrifying secret about who and what her adoptive sister really is.
The 16th Academy - Spencer Yacos
Davy is like other 16 year olds, he plays video games, talks about girls, and is looking forward to graduation. Attending Eastway Academy makes life different, a shadowy organization that sends teen special agents around the world.
Crystal Storm (Falling Kingdoms #5) - Morgan Rhodes
An epic clash between gods and mortals threatens to tear Mytica apart. Will the purest of love stand a chance against the strongest of magic in this epic fantasy
Adult Fiction Books
The Stargazer's Sister - Carrie Brown
Caroline has always lived in the shadow of her older brother who is a genius. When he invites her to run his household, she accepts and finds a new purpose. When William decides to marry, Caroline's world collapses. She attempts to build a future and we see the beginning of an early feminist consciousness.
Buried in the Country: A Cornish Mystery - Carola Dunn
Eleanor retires to the quite of a small town in Cornwall. The Commonwealth Relations Officer asks for her to assist in a secret conference. outside of Tintagel. Her niece is searching for a missing solicitor when she is assigned to security of the conference. A raging storm sets the stage for murder and it's up to Eleanor and her niece to solve the case.
Married at Midnight - Gerri Russell
Ellie's event planning business needs a jolt. She heads to a trade show in Las Vegas, but after a few too many shots of tequila she wakes up with a ring on her finger and her high-school ex-boyfriend who broke her heart. He's as surprised as she is by their late night marriage. When his grandmother has a heart attack, he begs Ellie to keep up the charade until his grandmother recovers.
Say Goodbye For Now - Catherine Ryan Hyde
Dr. Lucy cares for abandoned animals on an isolated Texas ranch in 1959. A wolf-dog hybrid bring together four unconnected souls in this novel about race, discrimination, trust, and the family that we choose.
Nonfiction Books
Origami Farm Animals: Easy and Fun Paper Projects - Anna George
Kids can learn the art of paper folding by practicing basic origami to make these farm animals.
The Encyclopedia of Coloured Pencil Techniques - Judy Martin
A book for anyone keen on learning coloring techniques - great for an emerging or experienced artists. Step by step instructions on blending colors, blocking, stippling, and impressing.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: Living With Wolves - Jim & Jamie Dutcher
The Dutchers discover what life is like living among wolves. This real life adventure chapter book for children is a wonderful read.
The Wonders of America Collector's Set - Marion Dane Bauer
Emerging readers will love these fact filled books about the history of some of the wonderful places across the United States - The Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, The Rocky Mountains, Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and Yellowstone.
There are the best new books that come out this week! Which ones are you most interested in? Leave me a comment so I know what books to look for in the future and share with you!
Kids can learn the art of paper folding by practicing basic origami to make these farm animals.
The Encyclopedia of Coloured Pencil Techniques - Judy Martin
A book for anyone keen on learning coloring techniques - great for an emerging or experienced artists. Step by step instructions on blending colors, blocking, stippling, and impressing.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: Living With Wolves - Jim & Jamie Dutcher
The Dutchers discover what life is like living among wolves. This real life adventure chapter book for children is a wonderful read.
The Wonders of America Collector's Set - Marion Dane Bauer
Emerging readers will love these fact filled books about the history of some of the wonderful places across the United States - The Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, The Rocky Mountains, Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and Yellowstone.
There are the best new books that come out this week! Which ones are you most interested in? Leave me a comment so I know what books to look for in the future and share with you!
