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Ghostbusters
"Join the Ghostbusters as they fight some ghoulish creatures in this kid-friendly official picture book adaptation of the classic film. Kid scientists Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler are investigating ghosts and other paranormal activity in the city. They see their first ghost (Slimer) in the NYC Public Library and that leads them to create the Ghostbusters, setting up their "club" in an old firehouse. Soon, business is booming as the kids are recruited to capture ghosts throughout the city. Winston Zeddemore and Janine Melnitz become the club’s first two important additions. But there is something sinister happening at an apartment building and the Ghostbusters must put a stop to it (and the Stay Puft marshmallow man) before the city is overrun with ghouls." -- publisher
The Queen on Our Corner
"A thought-provoking story that encourages us all to sit up and take notice. Nobody notices the queen on the corner. Nobody, that is . . . except one young girl. Through her eyes, the woman who dwells in the abandoned plot is a warrior queen, with many battles fought and won. When, one day, danger comes to the street and the queen on the corner sounds the alarm, the little girl must find a way to thank her. Can she bring the community together to turn the queen's corner into a home?" -- publisher
King of Ragtime
"A stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz. There was something special about Scott Joplin… This quiet kid could make a piano laugh out loud. Scott, the son of a man who had been enslaved, became a king—the King of Ragtime. This celebration of Scott Joplin, whose ragtime compositions paved the way for jazz, will captivate audiences and put a beat in their step, and the kaleidoscope-like illustrations will draw young readers in again and again." -- publisher
The Rabbi and the Reverend
"A timely tale of Black and white Americans working together for a cause. When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington, he did not stand alone. He was joined by Rabbi Joachim Prinz, a refugee from Nazi Germany, who also addressed the crowd. Though Rabbi Prinz and Dr. King came from very different backgrounds, they were united by a shared belief in justice. And they knew that remaining silent in the face of injustice was wrong. Together, they spoke up and fought for a better future." -- publisher
Meet a Firefighter!
"Join Emma and Theo as they meet a firefighter in their community! Theo cooked up a batch of his mom's famous chili and entered it in the fire department's annual chili cook-off. A trip to the fire station brought the pair together with Sarah-a firefighter who's more than happy to show the kids around. Share the excitement as the contest winner is announced-and Sarah gives the kids a first-hand look at a firefighter's job." -- publisher
Meet a Teacher!
"Join Emma and Theo as they meet a teacher in their community! Emma won an essay contest at school and now she gets to be teacher for a day! Of course, Emma chose her best friend, Theo, to help her out as she took over for their teacher Ms. Graham. Share the excitement as Ms. Graham shows Emma how to lead the class for a day-and gives the kids a first-hand look at a teacher's job." -- publisher
Meet a Doctor!
"Many people help in our community! Doctors are the people who know how to heal us. Theo and Emma were playing soccer after school when Theo slipped and fractured his ankle. Then a trip to the emergency room brought the pair together with Dr. Gomez-an ER doctor who specializes in pediatrics. Share the excitement as Dr. Gomez gets Theo feeling good as new-and gives the kids a first-hand look at a doctor's job." -- publisher
A Simple Christmas on the Farm
"When a little girl finds out her family is planning a "simple" Christmas this year, she's not so sure about it. But soon she gets into the spirit of simplicity and generosity by making presents and Christmas decorations with her parents and grandparents on their family farm. She and her mama share Christmas cookies with friends they meet, inviting everyone to join them for Christmas in their little red barn. Warm and heartfelt, this story invites children and families to imagine an inclusive Christmas, focusing on the simple pleasures of connection, community, and the care and generosity shared by making things by hand. Step-by-step directions for creating three handmade Christmas gifts are included at the end of the book. A Simple Christmas on the Farm is an inspired companion to author Phyllis Alsdurf's bestselling Thanksgiving in the Woods, a picture book based on the real-life story of a family that celebrates Christmas in the woods in Upstate New York." -- publisher
A Year of Seasons
"Each season brings new sights, sounds, and activities to discover! Join our MVP Kids as we discover how months make up seasons and how quickly weather can change. Put on your snow boots, galoshes, or sandals, and prepare for changing seasons! Annie heads out for a walk in the snow, but suddenly there are signs of spring all around! As she walks through each season, meeting diverse friends along the way, new clothing and accessories are needed to accommodate the different weather and activities. Readers will also discover the different season patterns in tropical and arctic zones. Children are left with the sentiment that it’s our friendships which help us endure all the different seasons in life. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world." -- publisher
Fly, Girl, Fly!
"The story of how Shaesta Waiz became the youngest woman in history, and the first woman from Afghanistan, to circle the globe in a single-engine aircraft. Shaesta Waiz, a refugee from Afghanistan, dreamed of doing great things. But first she had to leave a refugee camp with her family to make a new life in America, overcome gender stereotypes, be the first in her family to go to college, and overcome her fear of flying. After becoming a pilot, Shaesta made the flight of a lifetime by crossing five continents, making thirty stops in twenty-two countries across nearly 25,000 nautical miles. At the age of thirty, Shaesta was the youngest woman and the first from Afghanistan to circumnavigate the globe by herself in a single-engine aircraft. Fly, Girl, Fly! is the first authorized picture book biography of Shaesta Waiz. Backmatter includes more information about Shaesta's mission to empower girls to pursue STEM careers, details about her historic trip around the world, information about her nonprofit organization Dreams Soar, and a personal note from Shaesta Waiz encouraging girls to pursue their dreams." -- publisher