Trevor Goble
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"A Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions and special time connecting with family. Breathtaking illustration and poetic writing draws the reader into the sensory experience of celebrating Eid in Nigeria, while detailed endmatter includes information...
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[Library Ideas, LLC]
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2023.
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"Well, here they are again. The ant, the fly, and the flea. Stuck doing tricks for the circus-goers every night and twice on Sundays. Stuck like a ... well, you know. But with the help of Moth, a fellow performer with a pretty spectacular trick, the four plan their escape. Will it work? Can you teach an old moth not to fly into a light bulb? In a third tale buzzing with wordplay and wacky-eyed insects, acclaimed playwright and author Arthur Yorinks,...
3) One mean ant
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[Library Ideas, LLC]
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2022.
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An astonishingly disagreeable ant meets his match in this pitch-perfect picture book comedy from Arthur Yorinks and Sergio Ruzzier. Was there ever an ant as mean as this mean ant? Not likely. This ant is so mean that leaves fall off trees when he walks by. This ant is so mean that grapes shrivel when he looks at them. But when this mean ant finds himself lost in the desert and meets a fly that defies explanation . . . well, nothing is the same again....
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[Library Ideas, LLC]
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2022.
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In a sidesplitting sequel to One Mean Ant, comedic masters Arthur Yorinks and Sergio Ruzzier set loose a fugitive from the flea circus. Ant and Fly are back! And this time they're joined by Flea, newly escaped from the flea circus. Our mean Ant, the meanest ant there ever was, doesn't think much of the tiny, annoying Flea, until Flea's wits get them out of one sticky situation and ... straight into another. Ant's famous temper can't save them now....
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Galaxy Zack volume 1
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[Library Ideas, LLC]
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2023.
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"Adventure Time, Nickelodeon, and Don't Hug Me I'm Scared meet in this wonderfully strange and funny adventure of two best friends. With its distinctive, comic strip-like art style and lighthearted, off-the-wall concept, this chapter book is a breath of fresh air for brand-new readers! Dog and Hat are two of the best friends you could ever hope to meet--they are practically inseparable. When the dots on Dog's favorite shirt get lost down a storm drain,...
6) Tangerine
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Twelve-year-old Paul, who lives in the shadow of his football hero brother Erik, fights for the right to play soccer despite his near blindness and slowly begins to remember the incident that damaged his eyesight.
7) Brave
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American dog volume 1
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From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Max comes a heartwarming, middle grade adventure story about a rescue dog, Brave, who befriends a troubled boy in the heart of Texas.
Brave is a dog without a home. After surviving a hurricane in San Antonio, Texas, stray dog Brave is hungry and afraid. When twelve-year-old Dylan finds Brave, he's feeling lost himself. Dylan can't help but think they were brought together for a reason. But Dylan knows...
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Seventeen-year-old Quinn can't feel physical pain. Born with a rare neurological condition, he's faced accidents and emergency room visits. It's a surprise he's still alive, a fact that has caused him to be left to his own devices for most of his life. No school, no friends, no rules. At the mercy of his older sister Caitlin, who has spent the past few years caring for their dying father, he spends his days drinking at a nearby bar, testing his limits,...
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My Life as a Coder is the ninth book in Janet Tashjian's much-loved, diary fiction My Life series starring reluctant reader Derek Fallon.
Derek Fallon receives an exciting new gift--a laptop! But there's a catch: it has no Wi-Fi so he can't use it for gaming. If he wants to play computer games, he'll have to learn how to code them himself. Another unforgettable adventure awaits in Book 9 of the My Life series, this time involving tech and coding!
Christy...
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Derek Fallon gets the opportunity of a lifetime-to be a stunt boy in a major movie featuring a pretty teen starlet. After accepting the job he learns that he is the star's stunt double and must wear a wig! His friends are never going to let him live this down. If that weren't his only problem, his parents are threatening to give away his pet monkey, and his best friend just posted an embarrassing video of him on Youtube. Can life get any worse? Still...
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Grumpy The Iguana and The Green Parrot join forces once again. As they sit in their tree home, they have a clear view of all the activities going on in Flamingo Park. On this particular day, they are called upon to help their friend, Mr. Squirrel, resolve a problem. Little do they know that this will lead to an even bigger problem for all three of them to solve. Join us as we laugh, cry and cheer our heroes on. Grumpy The Iguana, The Green Parrot...
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Grumpy The Iguana and The Green Parrot set sail on the "PARDON ME." What starts out as a relaxing day of fishing and friendship turns into a crazy chain of events that leaves them both exhausted and lost at sea. Join us as we follow our favorite dynamic duo, The Green Parrot and Grumpy the Iguana. This is an adventure you do not want to miss.
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Grumpy has decided that it is time for him to go home for the Holidays. He plans to surprise his parents and little sister, who he has not seen in many years. Mr. Squirrel has helped Grumpy choose the perfect gifts to take with him for his family, and The Green Parrot has made sure that Grumpy has a bus ticket (and that he gets to the bus station on time). What will happen once Grumpy reaches his destination in the Florida Keys? Will his family be...
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Little Mouse has chosen a wish from his Wish Box. It says; beach day with your family. When Grumpy the Iguana, the Green Parrot, Mr. Squirrel and Little Mouse arrive at the beach, they all notice the strange shaped area blocked off by poles and yellow tape. It is a baby sea turtle nest, Green Parrot explains to Little Mouse. What starts out as a fun beach day turns into a day of great importance and a promise that all of the friends make to help someone...
17) The Wish Box
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Little Mouse has many fears. His biggest fear is the Big Black Cat that lives in the park. He has other fears too, like being alone and not being part of a family. He wants to feel safe and cared for. He is, after all, just a little mouse trying to survive the dangers that come from being vulnerable in this great big world. Enter Grumpy the Iguana, The Green Parrot and Mr. Squirrel, who have decided to make Little Mouse a part of their family and...
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In part 1 of Babies on Board, We follow Grumpy the Iguana, Little Mouse, Green Parrot and Mr. Squirrel head to the beach for a family beach day. It is here that they run into their old friend, Mr. Sea Turtle, as he waits for his children to be born. Babies On Board part 2 continues this story. Grumpy and friends head back to the beach only this time in the middle of the night. They have promised Mr. Sea Turtle that they will all help him make sure...
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Derek Fallon won the lottery and now gets to spend over a billion dollars with a friend, let the shopping begin! But Derek's shopping spree quickly causes major life problems. Derek soon makes a shift to focus on his entrepreneurial skills and find more helpful ways to spend his money. Here is another thoughtful, funny, and timely middle grade adventure in the life of the ever-loving, ever-mischievous Derek Fallon.