Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
May 2018 - June 2018
These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.
Additional information about each title can be found in the catalog (click on the title). For older acquisition lists choose from Select another list. To request any of these titles please contact your local library branch.
Brave Red, smart frog: a new book of old tales By Jenkins, Emily Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J Seven classic fairy tales, interwoven and retold, retain the spirit of the original lore in contemporary language. |
By King, Thomas Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J Two tales, set in a time when animals and human beings still talked to each other, display Thomas King s cheeky humor and master storytelling skills. Freshly illustrated and reissued as an early chapter book, these stories are perfect for newly independent readers. |
By LaFleur, Suzanne M Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JFIC Call Number: J Mathilde escapes war-torn Sofarende and reunites with Megs and the other children who are working for the army to retake Sofarende from the enemy, but Mathilde must come to terms with her past treasonous actions and determine what she must do in order to prove her friendship to Megs. |
Princess Cora and the crocodile By Schlitz, Laura Amy Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J Unhappy queen-in-training Cora receives a pet crocodile from her fairy godmother, who disrupts her mundane daily routine. |
NEW RELEASE By Smiley, Jane Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JFIC Call Number: J When Ellen meets Ned, a beautiful colt who hurt his leg on his way to becoming a racehorse, she becomes determined to behave at school and at home so she can have more time at the ranch. |
The secret sheriff of sixth grade By Sonnenblick, Jordan Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J Maverick Falconer is just starting middle school and he wishes he were a hero like his father because maybe then he could deal with his mother's drinking and series of abusive boyfriends, not to mention the kids who bully him in middle school (pretty much the same ones who bullied him in elementary school)--but as the year passes he begins to realize that other kids have problems too, and maybe if they can all survive sixth-grade things will get better. |
The purloining of Prince Oleomargarine By Twain, Mark Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JFIC Call Number: J "Based on a set of unfinished Mark Twain notes for a children's story, this is the tale of Johnny, a young boy with a magical ability to speak to animals who sets off to rescue a stolen prince"-- |
Shai & Emmie star in Break an egg By Wallis, Quvenzhané Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JFIC Call Number: J When Shai Williams, who plans to become a star on Broadway, loses the lead role in the third-grade musical at her performing arts elementary school in Atlanta, she learns an important lesson about adaptability, from her mother, aunt, and grandmother, all actresses. |
Stringbean's trip to the shining sea By Williams, Vera B Publishing Date: c1988 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J Stringbean describes his trip to the west coast in a series of postcards. |
By Bogan, Carmen Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: E Call Number: E Rodney was inside, but always wanted to be outside. His class takes a field trip to the park. |
The boy who spoke to the earth By Burkard, Chris Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: E Call Number: E When a young boy in search of joy asks the Earth where he can find happiness, the Earth responds and agrees to show him the way. The boy rushes excitedly through the landscapes that make the Earth most proud--the ocean, the cliffs, the forest, the desert, the mountains, and the top of the world. But the boy soon realizes happiness is much harder to find than he expected. |
By Fergus, Maureen Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: E Call Number: E "Buddy and Earl know that with the right education they can become anything - even a dentist or a hot-dog vendor! So they eagerly gather their silly, smelly supplies and head to school. Soon after they arrive, their teacher, Miss Meredith, is called away and Professor Earl takes charge of the classroom. Buddy works hard at lessons like Sniffing Things, Tail Chasing and Scratching Itches. And when Professor Earl announces that one very special student is going to win a major award, Buddy cannot imagine who that lucky student might be. In this fourth book in the critically acclaimed Buddy and Earl series, the dog who likes to play by the rules and the hedgehog who knows no limits learn just how much fun school can be."-- |
By Freymann, Saxton Publishing Date: 2000 Classification: E Call Number: E One lonely sea horse learns that she has a lot of friends--friends she can really "count" on. |
By Gordon, Gus Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: E Call Number: E While other birds are seeing the world, George the duck is content to stay at home--or so it seems until he confesses the truth to Pascal, a visiting bear. |
By Higgins, Ryan T Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: E Call Number: E "With four geese, three mice, and a very grumpy bear all crowded into one den, Bruce is ready for a new home"-- |
By Ismail, Yasmeen Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: E Call Number: E "Mommy and Lila are going to visit Grandpa, but Lila is busy playing in her own imaginary world. Grandpa decides to join Lila--because using your imagination is even more fun when you play together!"-- |
By Klassen, Jon Publishing Date: 2016 Classification: E Call Number: E Two turtles find a hat that looks good on both of them, but, with fairness in mind, they decide to leave it be, until night falls and one of the turtles changes its mind. |
By Lee, Suzy Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: E Call Number: E In this wordless picture book, each image starts with a single line, whether made by a pencil or the blade of a skate--and the magic flows from there. |
By Lund, Deb Publishing Date: c2006 Classification: E Call Number: E When dinosaurs seek adventure by taking a train ride, they find the trip has some unexpected surprises along the way. |
By MacKay, Elly Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: E Call Number: E It is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter something special: tickets to the ballet. Her granddaughter is reluctant to go. The weather is terrible and they have to wear fancy, uncomfortable clothes. But as the curtains rise on The Nutcracker, the girl's eyes light up as she's introduced to the magic of the theater. The bright costumes, the intricate dances, the magical music, and a new friend all combine to captivate the girl and to bring color to an otherwise dreary evening. |