Shark Nate-O

Shark Nate-O
Author: Tara Luebbe
Publisher: little bee books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781499804966

Nate loves sharks. He reads shark books every day, watches sharks on TV, and talks about them nonstop. He even likes to pretend he's a shark wherever he goes! However, there is one small problem. . . . Nate can't swim. When his older brother points this out, Nate works hard to overcome his fears and learn how to blow bubbles, use a kickboard, and finally swim without help, as quickly and as gracefully as a shark. Will he be able to beat his brother in a swim tryout and get his bite back? Kids will love this jawsome book complete with vibrant and whimsical art and a list of shark facts in the back!

I Am Famous

I Am Famous
Author: Tara Luebbe
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2018-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0807534455

Kiely is a celebrity and a diva, but can she nail her most important performance? Kiely knows she is famous! The paparazzi (her parents) follow her every move, documenting with cameras. It's exhausting being famous, but someone has to do it. She even gets to perform a big song at her grandfather's birthday. When she messes it up, she's worried she's lost her audience forever, but it turns out that no one is as loyal as her fans.

Ronan the Librarian

Ronan the Librarian
Author: Tara Luebbe
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2020-04-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250786010

This humorous picture book from sister duo Tara Luebbe and Becky Cattie and illustrator Victoria Maderna follows Ronan the Barbarian as he grows from being just a rough-and-tumble warrior to Ronan the Librarian--a rough-and-tumble warrior who loves books. Ronan was a mighty barbarian. He invaded. He raided. And back home, he traded. He always found the greatest treasures. Until one day, Ronan found something no barbarian wants: A BOOK. At first, his fellow barbarians are skeptical of his newfound passion for reading, but in the end, even they aren't immune to the charms of a good book.

Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas

Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas
Author: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2013-09-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0385376863

Spread some Christmas cheer with Nate the Great in this holiday adventure! Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre, perfect for the Common Core. Kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Annie's dog is unhappy. When Fang is unhappy, everyone is unhappy. Especially Nate the Great. So Nate agrees to sniff out Fang's mysteriously missing Christmas mail. It's cold and snowy. But Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, will try to solve this holiday case in time for Fang to have a crunchy, munchy Christmas. Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! “They don’t come any cooler than Nate the Great.” —The Huffington Post

There Was an Old Mermaid Who Swallowed a Shark!

There Was an Old Mermaid Who Swallowed a Shark!
Author: Lucille Colandro
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2018-03-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338257242

Scholastic's bestselling Old Lady stars in a brand-new adventure series for beginning readers chock-full of hilarious laughs and fun facts! There was an old mermaid who swallowed a shark. I don't know why she swallowed a shark, but it left no mark! Scholastic's bestselling Old Lady is starring in a brand-new adventure series that will make you laugh AND learn! In this new spin-off, the Old Lady turns into an Old Mermaid, travels down into the ocean, and swallows a shark. . . and a squid, and a fish, and an eel, and a crab, and a sea star, and a clam. . . Why? Well, it was fun to cram her mouth with a clam! Two new characters lead the reader through this hilarious adventure while exchanging some awesome facts about the creatures down under for a light take on nonfiction that's perfect for this age. With expanded sea creature back matter and a search-and-find game at the end, this Old Mermaid is making quite a splash!

After the Rain

After the Rain
Author: Rebecca Koehn
Publisher: Beaming Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-06-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1506470580

Drip, Drop, Plink. The rain stops, and Levi runs outside to play in a stream of rain water. But Polly puts an end to his fun when she doesn't want to share. It's a puddle fight! Until they see that the water is disappearing fast. Truce! They find a way to save the water and discover that it is more fun to play together. After the Rain puts a new twist on the rainy-day picture book about sharing and learning to work together.

I Used to Be Famous

I Used to Be Famous
Author: Becky Cattie
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2019-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0807534463

Can Kiely share the stage with a new star? Kiely's been famous her entire life, but when a baby sister appears on the scene, she feels like a has-been. Now Kiely has to figure out how to gain back the attention of her adoring fans (her family), even if it means sharing the spotlight.

Ultimate Ocean Rumble (Who Would Win?)

Ultimate Ocean Rumble (Who Would Win?)
Author: Jerry Pallotta
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1338717693

Sixteen different ocean animals battle it out in a huge underwater fight! Who will be the champion? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious ocean creatures. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.

Isla and the Happily Ever After

Isla and the Happily Ever After
Author: Stephanie Perkins
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2014-08-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1409581144

Hopeless romantic Isla has had a crush on brooding artist Josh since their first year at the School of America in Paris. And, after a chance encounter in Manhattan over the summer break, romance might be closer than Isla imagined. But as they begin their senior year back in France, Isla and Josh are forced to face uncertainty about their futures, and the very real possibility of being apart. Set against the stunning backdrops of New York, Paris and Barcelona, this is a gorgeous, heart-wrenching and irresistible story of true love, and the perfect conclusion to Stephanie Perkins’s beloved series.