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Fancy Nancy Sees Stars by Jane O'Connor Nancy absolutely adores stars. She loves how they sparkle in the sky, and she can even name the constellations. Nancy can hardly wait for her class visit to the planetarium! Young readers will delight in this newest addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series, sharing in Nancy's anticipation and disappointment when the trip doesn't go as planned. But with her trademark panache, Nancy manages to make even this frustrating situation fun-and, of course, fancy.

The Holocron Heist (from Star Wars: The Clone Wars) adapted by Ralph Valois The ruthless bounty hunter Cad Bane infiltrates the Jedi Temple and attempts to steal the Order's most guarded secret. It's up to Anakin and Ahsoka to stop Bane before he can use the secret to bring an end to the Jedi forever.

Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney Does any child like to go shopping? Not Llama Llama! But Mama can't leave Llama at home, so off they go to Shop-O-Rama. Lots of aisles. Long lines. Mama is too busy to notice that Llama Llama is getting m-a-d! And before he knows it, he's having a full-out tantrum! Mama quickly calms him down, but she also realizes that they need to make shopping more fun for both of them.

The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle In autumn, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost -- burned by the sun, fallen into the ocean, eaten by a bird. But some survive the long winter and, come spring, sprout into plants, facing new dangers -- trampled by playing children, picked as a gift for a friend. Soon only the tiniest seed remains, growing into a giant flower and, when autumn returns, sending its own seeds into the wind to start the process over again.

How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? by Jane Yolen Parents and children can never have enough ways to say "I love you"--and now, America's favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny book, perfect for bedtime, storytime, anytime. Even when little dinosaurs are naughty, it's important to remind them that no matter what they do, they are always loved. In this book, readers will laugh aloud as parents cope with the typical antics of childhood, but in the end, hugs and kisses show your little one how much you care.

Oh Say! Can You See designed by Karen Morrison This stunning book celebrates the history of one of America's most beloved songs. The front cover pays tribute to Francis Scott Key's beautiful anthem, and a front window displays a CD of 10 well-known songs. With touch-and-feel foil and poetic text framing the edge of each page, this bright and patriotic book will delight young children and adults alike.

What Aunts Do Best/What Uncles Do Best by Laura Numeroff This charming picture book features two parallel stories about the special bond between aunts and uncles and their nieces and nephews. The first half of the book shows a variety of adoring animal aunts entertaining their beloved nieces and nephews. Turn the book over and another set of pages shows uncles enjoying the same activities with their nieces and nephews. From building a clubhouse and winning prizes at a fair, to telling jokes at home and enjoying a drive outdoors, this book is a delightful reminder of the many ways aunts and uncles share their love.

Juvenile Fiction/Non-Fiction

Clementine's Letter by Sara Pennypacker Clementine can't believe her ears - her beloved teacher, Mr. D'Matz, might be leaving them for the rest of the year to go on a research trip to Egypt! No other teacher has ever understood her impulsiveness, her itch to draw constantly, or her need to play "Beat the Clock" when the day feels too long. And in his place, he's left a substitute with a whole new set of rules that Clementine just can't figure out. The only solution, she decides, is to hatch a plan to get Mr. D'Matz back. If it means ruining her teacher's once-in-a-lifetime chance -- well, it's worth it. Isn't it?

A Good Night for Ghosts (Magic Tree House #42) by Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie are on their second mission to find-and inspire-artists to bring happiness to millions. After traveling to New Orleans, Jack and Annie come head to head with some real ghosts, as well as discover the world of jazz when they meet a young Louis Armstrong!

Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller by Sarah Miller Annie Sullivan was little more than a half-blind orphan with a fiery tongue when she arrived at Ivy Green in 1887. Desperate for work, she'd taken on a seemingly impossible job -- teaching a child who was deaf, blind, and as ferocious as any wild animal. But Helen Keller needed more than a teacher. She needed someone daring enough to work a miracle. And if anyone was a match for Helen, it was the girl they used to call Miss Spitfire. For Annie, reaching Helen's mind meant losing teeth as raging fists flew, standing up when everyone else had given up, shedding tears at the frustrations and at the triumphs. Annie's past, her brazen determination, and her connection to the girl who would call her Teacher have never been clearer.

Egypt in Spectacular Cross-Section by Stephen Biesty Biesty shows in fantastic detail life on the ancient Nile during the reign of Ramses the great in this illustrated tale of 11-year-old explorer Dedia and his father. The double-page spreads show work on temples and monuments, tombs aand life in spots like the temple of Karnaka dn the Valley of the Kings.

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Middle School Fiction/Non-Fiction

Fairest by Gail Carson Levine Aza's singing is the fairest in all the land, and the most unusual. She can "throw" her voice so it seems to come from anywhere. But singing is only one of the two qualities prized in the Kingdom of Ayortha. Aza doesn't possess the other: beauty. Not even close. She's hidden in the shadows in her parents' inn, but when she becomes lady-in-waiting to the new queen, she has to step into the light-especially when the queen demands a dangerous favor. A magic mirror, a charming prince, a jealous queen, palace intrigue, and an injured king twine into a maze that Aza must penetrate to save herself and her beloved kingdom.

It's a Green Thing (Diary of a Teenage Girl Series: Maya, Book 2) by Melody Carlson For the first time that she can remember, Maya Stark is beginning to feel like a "normal" teenager. Even with her mother in jail for drug possession and her pop-star father away on his comeback tour, Maya's new life with her uncle Allen and cousin Kim is coming together. Summer vacation's just beginning, and with a new job, a new boyfriend, and a new car (hybrid, of course), things are finally starting to look up. But that doesn't mean life is about to get any easier. Maya's still devoted to living Green, and her uncle offers her a Green column in his newspaper. With the opportunity to make a difference in the town's attitude toward the environment, Maya wonders how this fits with her newfound commitment to Christ. And if she can really consider herself a Christian when her feelings toward a fellow youth group member are anything but loving...

Schooled by Gordon Korman Capricorn Anderson had never watched a television show before. He'd never tasted a pizza. He had never even heard of a wedgie. And he had never, in his wildest dreams, thought of living anywhere but Garland Farm commune with his hippie caretaker, Rain. But when Rain falls out of a tree while picking plums and is hospital-ridden, he has to attend Claverage Middle School (dubbed C Average by the kids) where he doesn't exactly fit in. With long ungroomed hair, hemp clothes, and practicing Tai Chi out on the lawn, his weirdness basically makes him biggest nerd in school- great news for Zach Powers, big man on campus who can't wait to make the biggest nerd class president. So when Cap becomes president, he is more puzzled than ever. But as Cap begins to take on his duties, the joke starts to turn on Zach. Will Cap turn out to be the greatest President in the history of C-Average School? Or the biggest punchline?

The Gospel of Mark (Catholic Commentary on Scripture Series) by Dr. Mary Healy There is an increasing hunger among Catholics to study the Bible in depth and in a way that integrates Scripture with Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life. In October 2008, a meeting of the world Synod of Bishops scheduled by Pope Benedict XVI will focus on "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church." Coinciding with that meeting is the launch of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), a series that responds to the desire of Catholics to access the living Word of God. The Gospel of Mark is the first of seventeen volumes, which will cover the entire New Testament. Written by trusted Catholic biblical scholars, these commentaries interpret Scripture in the light of Catholic tradition. Accessibly written yet substantive, the CCSS fills a gap in the available literature by offering commentaries that cover more than brief study guides but are less daunting than scholarly commentaries.

First and Second Timothy and Titus (Catholic Commentary on Scripture Series) by George T. Montague, SM In the second volume of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), George Montague offers a Catholic pastoral commentary on the letters to Timothy and Titus, presenting sound exegesis followed by reflection on the pastoral, theological, and practical applications of the text. The CCSS offers readable, informative commentaries from the best of contemporary Catholic scholarship to help readers rediscover the Word of God as a living word in which God himself is present. Each commentary relates Scripture to life, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively in teaching, preaching, evangelization, and other forms of ministry. This series is perfect for professional and lay leaders engaged in parish ministry, lay Catholics interested in serious Bible study, and Catholic students.

The American Journey of Barack Obama by Time Life For decades Americans have turned to LIFE to see, understand, and remember the most important events and people of our time. Just as LIFE once opened up the glittering Kennedy White House, LIFE now focuses its lens on Barack Obama. The American Journey of Barack Obama covers the candidate from his childhood and adolescence to his time as editor of The Harvard Law Review and his Chicago activist years, culminating with the excitement and fervor of the historic 2008 Democratic National Convention. The unfolding drama of Obama's life and political career is cinematic in scope, and never has it been presented so compellingly. In addition to a powerful array of photographs that were taken by many of the country's greatest photographers.

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