The Boy Who Thought Outside the Box: The Story of Video Game Inventor Ralph Baer
By: Marcie Wessels
4.22
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Crazy about Wii, Nintendo, X-Box, and PlayStation? Meet the inventor whose work made them all Ralp…
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1. The Little Island
By: Leonard Weisgard , Golden MacDonald
3.64
Format: None pages, Hardcover
There is a little island in the ocean--and this book is about how it is on that little island, how … read more
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- picture books
- childrens
2. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition
By: William Kamkwamba , Bryan Mealer
3.50
Format: 24 pages, Hardcover
The New York Timesbestselling memoir of the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Ma… read more
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3. White Water
By: Shadra Strickland , None , Michael S. Bandy
3.60
Format: 137 pages, Hardcover
For a young boy growing up in the segregated south, a town drinking fountain becomes the source of … read more
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4. The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors
By: Chris Barton , None
4.36
Format: 544 pages,
A discovery that made the world a brighter place Joe and Bob Switzer were very different brothers. … read more
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5. A Place to Hang the Moon
By: Kate Albus
4.57
Format: 309 pages, Hardcover
Set against the backdrop of World War II, Anna, Edmund, and William are evacuated from London to li… read more
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"The librarian chuckled. “I suppose there are rather a lot of orphan stories out there."-Kate Albus, A Place to Hang the Moon
"Besides which, I really ought to send her a book instead. Though she’s not much of a reader."-Kate Albus, A Place to Hang the Moon
"Fibs, you must know, are entirely acceptable when they serve the purpose of getting one to the library."-Kate Albus, A Place to Hang the Moon
"It is often the case that, at times of great anxiety, when the diversion of a good story should seem most welcome, one is least equipped to focus one’s mind on reading."-Kate Albus, A Place to Hang the Moon
6. There Was a Party for Langston
By: Jason Reynolds
4.48
Format: 56 pages, ebook
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more
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- history
- biography
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- nonfiction
7. Remember Us
By: Jacqueline Woodson
4.27
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson brings readers a powerful story that delves deeply in… read more
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- childrens
8. Simon Sort of Says
By: Erin Bow
4.31
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a ho… read more
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"Dad picks Denver [to get his rabies shots], and he's totally fine, but he's going to be away for three days. "Just like Jesus," Mom says. I can hear the phone say, "Isobel!"-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says
"In the tabernacle did the [squirrel]--" "Eat the Host?" says Dad. "Yes he did." "And was it--" "Consecrated?" says Dad. "Yes it was." ... "What, uh, happened to the squirrel?" "That squirrel is now 3…"-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says
"The dog- Todd?- looks up from its leaking beer, puffs a sigh, then crosses the room to head-butt the fridge door closed. "Ummm" I manage "Did you see he got a--" "It's okay," she says. "He only has o…"-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says
9. Mole Is Not Alone
By: Maya Tatsukawa
4.28
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
In this cozy picture book about friendship, Mole anxiously decides to journey through underground t… read more
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- childrens
10. Mr. S: A First Day of School Book
By: Monica Arnaldo
4.21
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
It was the first day of school. But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was se… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
- juvenile
11. The Crayon Man: the True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons
By: Natascha Biebow
4.36
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon! This picture book biography tells the story of Edwi… read more
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- science
- history
- biography
- childrens
- picture books
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- juvenile
12. Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
By: Shannon Stocker
4.50
Format: 40 pages, Paperback
This picture book tells the true story of world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. T… read more
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- history
- biography
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- biography memoir
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13. Louder Than Hunger
By: John Schu
4.55
Format: 528 pages, Hardcover
Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as… read more
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- childrens
14. The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name
By: Sandhya Parappukkaran
4.27
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he knows he’s got to do something about his long n… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
15. This Is a School
By: John Schu
4.15
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A moving celebration of school and all it may signify: work and play, creativity and trust, and a s… read more
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- juvenile
16. The Voice in the Hollow
By: Will Hillenbrand
3.68
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A young mouse’s shortcut home turns into a fantastical journey guided by a mysterious guardian in t… read more
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- childrens
- juvenile
17. Grandmother School
By: Rina Singh
4.40
Format: 33 pages, Kindle Edition
Orca has bought the picture book Grandmother School by Rina Singh, illustrated by Renné Benoit. The… read more
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- nonfiction
- picture books
- history
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18. The Lady with the Books: A Story Inspired by the Remarkable Work of Jella Lepman
By: Kathy Stinson
4.25
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Inspired by true events, a fictionalized retelling of how one woman brought a world of books to chi… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
19. If You Miss Me
By: Jocelyn Li Langrand
4.34
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A healing story of loss and love, this beautiful picture book reminds us that the people who mean t… read more
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20. Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal (A Sweet Blackberry Book)
By: Karyn Parsons
3.79
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
The little known story of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor who created the traffic sign… read more
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- history
- biography
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- picture books
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
21. Greenlight
By: Breanna Carzoo
3.67
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Meet Greenlight! Greenlight has an important job to do, but every time it’s her turn to shine . . .… read more
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22. The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination
By: Brad Montague
4.16
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
From New York Times bestselling author Brad Montague comes a top-secret, behind-the-scenes peek at … read more
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- childrens
23. Black Beach: A Community, an Oil Spill, and the Origin of Earth Day
By: Shaunna & John Stith
4.11
Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition
This true story of the first Earth Day - told through the eyes of a fictional child - will inspire … read more
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- picture books
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- science
24. Ray
By: Marianna Coppo
3.85
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A humorous picture book about the adventures of a light bulb who embarks on an enlightening journey… read more
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25. The Boy Who Thought Outside the Box: The Story of Video Game Inventor Ralph Baer
By: Marcie Wessels
4.22
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Crazy about Wii, Nintendo, X-Box, and PlayStation? Meet the inventor whose work made them all Ralp… read more
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- biography
- childrens
- video games
- picture books
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- juvenile
26. The Little House of Hope
By: Terry Catasús Jennings
4.30
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
When Esperanza and her family arrive in the United States from Cuba, they rent a little house, una … read more
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27. Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park
By: Lori Alexander
4.27
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
How did the Joshua Tree National Park in California come to be? Meet Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, an arti… read more
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- biography
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- biography memoir
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- science
28. Home in a Lunchbox
By: Cherry Mo
4.62
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an une… read more
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29. That's Not My Name!
By: Anoosha Syed
4.38
Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition
A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from … read more
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30. The Dictionary Story
By: Sam Winston
4.35
Format: 56 pages, Hardcover
The much-anticipated new picture book from the best-selling, award-winning creators of A Child of B… read more
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31. The Bright Side
By: Chad Otis
3.82
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
This endearing picture book about making the most of any situation is also a heartfelt and meaningf… read more
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