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Peddling Snakeoil for the Modern Age

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This is a really great book that really opens your eyes to the use of hokey-pokey snakeoil based teething pain treatments that aren't Tylenol or Motrin based. Or then something else entirely that has nothing to do

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Series: Pumpkinheads A Graphic Novel Paperback Rainbow Rowell 9781626721623 $24.50 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Aug 27, 2019

A 2020 Tayshas Reading List SelectionA 2020 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List SelectionIn Pumpkinheads, beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell and Eisner Award–winning artist Faith Erin Hicks have teamed up to create this tender and hilarious story about two irresistible teens discovering what it means to leave behind a place—and a person—with no regrets.Deja and Josiah are seasonal best friends.Every autumn, all through high school, they’ve worked together at the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world. (Not many peop... + Read More
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Series: Pigeon The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! Hardcover Mo Willems 9781368046459 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jul 02, 2019

Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?!Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon!
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Series: Code Like a Girl: Rad Tech Projects and Practical Tips Hardcover Miriam Peskowitz 9781524713898 $28.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 13, 2019

Welcome to Code Like a Girl, where you’ll get started on the adventure of coding with cool projects and step-by-step tips, from the co-author of the bestselling The Daring Book for Girls.Coding is about creativity, self-expression, and telling your story. It’s solving problems and being curious, building things, making the world a better place, and creating a future. It’s about you: whoever you are, wherever you’re at, whatever you want. Nearly everything you encounter on a screen is made from code. You see, with code you can have an idea and p... + Read More
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Series: Spencer's New Pet Hardcover Jessie Sima 9781534418776 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 27, 2019

From the creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a classic tale of a boy and his dog—except in this unique story, one of them is a balloon!When Spencer gets a new pet, he’s excited to do all the things that pets do—taking walks in the park, going to the vet, and attending parties together. There’s just one hitch: Spencer’s new pet is a balloon. And that means No. Sharp. Objects. No drooling dogs at the park. No prickly porcupines at the vet. And absolutely no pinning tails on any donkeys! Spencer’s New Pet is a story of pure fun about a boy, his dog... + Read More
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Series: Dog Man Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #7): From the Creator of Captain Underpants Hardcover Dav Pilkey 9781338236590 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 Aug 13, 2019

Petey learns what it means to do good in the seventh Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain! Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a new life with Li'l Petey. But when Petey's own father arrives, Petey must face his past and fight for who he loves.Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers... + Read More
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Series: Spin Paperback Colleen Nelson 9781459744967 $12.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 - 15 Aug 10, 2019

High Plains Book Award — Finalist, Young Adult • MYRCA Northern Lights Award — Shortlisted • SYRCA Snow Willow Award — ShortlistedAn aspiring teenage DJ must learn how to navigate life when people find out that she's the daughter of a famous singer. Fifteen-year-old Delilah “Dizzy” Doucette lives with her dad and brother above their vintage record store, The Vinyl Trap. She’s learning how to spin records from her brother’s best friend, and she’s getting pretty good. But behind her bohemian life, Dizzy and her family have a secret: her mom is t... + Read More
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Series: No Hugs! Hardcover Deirdre Prischmann 9781681524153 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 06, 2019

Zara loves hugs, so she is confused and upset when her friend Alice doesn't want a hug. When the tables are turned, she appreciates her friend's perspective and realizes that a hug takes two willing individuals.
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Series: Forgotten Beasts Amazing creatures that once roamed the Earth Hardcover Matt Sewell 9781843653936 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Jul 30, 2019

A witty, colorful celebration of the amazing lost creatures of this planet; with a strong message of protection and conservation.Matt Sewell’s follow-up to The Colorful World of Dinosaurs is a beautifully-illustrated large format look at the amazing beasts that time forgot—from the relatively well known, such as the sabre-toothed tiger and woolly mammoth, to the obscure monsters that walked the earth millions of years ago—many now forgotten. Although less celebrated than the dinosaurs, the range of beasts is equally impressive, every one an ama... + Read More
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Series: Does It Fart? A Kid's Guide to the Gas Animals Pass Hardcover Nick Caruso 9780316491044 $23.49 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jul 02, 2019

A hilariously informative book of facts, farts, and fun!Dogs fart. Cats fart. Horses fart (a lot). But what about snakes? Spiders? Octopuses? What about chimpanzees? Cheetahs? Or dinosaurs?In this gaseous guide to kids' favorite animals (and some they've probably never heard of), young readers will discover not only which animals pass gas, but also which have the stinkiest farts, which fart the most, and where all this smelly stuff comes from. They'll even learn which species has its own secret fart code! Perfect for reluctant readers, and with... + Read More
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Series: Celebrations Around the World The Fabulous Celebrations you Won't Want to Miss Hardcover Katy Halford 9781465483904 $18.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Aug 27, 2019

It's time to celebrate! From Christmas and Thanksgiving, to Diwali and Halloween, kids won't want to miss out on all the festivities. Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from the countries of the world.Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and devour some delicious dumplings to celebrate Chinese ... + Read More