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Weird But True Greek MythologyBy Sarah Wassner Flynn

Dive a little deeper into Greek mythology. Weird-but-true facts accompanied by lush, original, full-color art cover everything kids need to know

about Greek gods, heroes, monsters, quests, muses, and philosophers. This book includes all the iconic Greek myths and key characters—and then goes one wonderfully weird step beyond. $12.99

The Poet’s Dog By Patricia MacLachlan

Teddy is a gifted dog. Raised by a poet named Sylvan, he grew up listening to sonnets and the clacking of a keyboard. When Teddy finds two kids trapped in a

snowstorm, he brings them to the cabin in the woods. Over the course of the storm, they will discover what Sylvan has left behind—but in a home filled with memories, can they also help each other find what they have lost? $5.99

Fergus & Zeke By Kate Messner

Fergus loves being class pet, but when the teacher plans a field trip without him, he stows away in a backpack and sets off for adventure. At the museum, he meets Zeke and together

they explore everything from moon rocks to a giant dinosaur skeleton. But when the time comes for the bus to leave, Fergus is worried he’ll be left behind. Will he make it back to school to take his place as class pet once more? $4.99

Dog Man 5 Lord of the Fleas By Dav Pikley

When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action — and this time he isn’t alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot

by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World’s Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue? $9.99

Barkus By Patricia MacLachlan

The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner jump, whirl, and twirl across the pages of this critically celebrated book from Newbery Medal-winning

author Patricia MacLachlan. Barkus is the “smartest dog in the whole world” and suggests that anything is possible when you’re clever, reasonably well-behaved, and fun to be around. $6.99

Trouble Gum By Matthew Cordell

In this charming picture book from the Caldecott Medal-winning author of Wolf in the Snow, two brothers playing with gum on a rainy day get in BIG trouble. It’s raining.

There’s nothing to do. Ruben is bored. But things start looking up when his grandmother gives him and his little brother some gum. Gum is fun. There’s just one problem with gum—it tends to make a mess. $8.99

Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library By James Dean

It’s Pete the Cat’s first time visiting the library. He gets to check out all the cool books and discovers a few new favorites. With just a

little imagination, Pete goes on so many groovy adventures all the while staying in a cozy spot at the library. Includes more than 30 fun stickers. $4.99

The Perfect Dog By Kevin O’Malley

When your parents say you can get a dog, you feel so LUCKY. And after you finally figure out what kind of dog you want, that feels even LUCKIER. But when the perfect

dog chooses you—it feels like you’re the LUCKIEST kid in the world! Dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. But which one is perfect for you? $7.99

The New Small Person By Lauren Child

When the new small person enters Elmore’s life, it seems that everybody might like it more than they like him. And when the small person licks his jelly-bean collection, Elmore’s

parents say that he can’t be angry because the small person is only small. Elmore wants it to go back to wherever it came from. Then, one night, everything changes… Lauren Child gets to the heart of a child’s emotions about becoming a big sibling. $7.99

LMNO Peas w/CDBy Keith Baker

Get ready to roll through the alphabet with a cast of extremely cute and busy little peas in Keith Baker’s hit concept book. Read along with the enclosed CD as

Stanley Tucci narrates this fresh and fun alphabet book. Bright colors, bouncy rhyming text, and silly pea characters highlight the wide variety of interests, hobbies, and careers that make the world such a colorful place. $9.99

Crankee DoodleBy Tom Angleberger

Many know the song “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” but few understand it. This unapologetically silly picture book reveals the legendary ride to town—and the whole

macaroni thing—was actually the work of Mr. Doodle’s overeager pony. Mr. Doodle doesn’t want any pasta or even a trip into town. No wonder he’s so cranky! $7.99

Just a few of the exciting books available at Mrs. Nelson’s Book Fair!

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Where is Area 51? By Paula K. Manzanero

People can’t drive anywhere close to Area 51, the United States government rarely acknowledges its existence, and until recently, the airspace overhead was restricted!

Conspiracy theories abound, especially since 1947 when strange objects were found in the middle of a field in Roswell, New Mexico. Find out why Area 51 was established and reveal the mystery behind unidentified flying objects. $5.99

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The War I Finally Won By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

When Ada’s clubfoot is surgically fixed, she re-examines who she really is. World War II continues, and Ada and her brother live in a crowded “cottage” on a larger

estate. When a Jewish girl from Germany moves in, tensions rise. But other impacts of war are far more intrusive and frightening. As death creeps closer, life and morality grow more complex. How can Ada keep fighting? And who will she struggle to save? $8.99

The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City By Jodi Kendall

Josie’s too big family lives in a too small house, and sometimes she feels invisible. When her brother rescues a piglet from a nearby farm, she feels an instant bond. But

there’s no room in the crowded Shilling household. And whoever heard of keeping a pig in the city anyway? So, it’s up to Josie to find Hamlet a forever home. Jodi Kendall’s debut novel is a heartwarming tale of family, belonging, and growing bigger when you’ve always felt small. $6.99

See You in Cosmos By Jack Cheng

Alex wants to launch his golden iPod into space the way Carl Sagan launched his Golden Record on the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. From Colorado to New Mexico, Las

Vegas to L.A., Alex records his journey to show other lifeforms what life on earth is like. The people he meets can only partially prepare him for the secrets he’ll uncover—from the truth about his dad to the fact that, for a kid with a troubled mom and an absent brother, he has way more family than he ever knew. $8.99

Nevermoor 1 Trials of Morrigan Crow By Jessica Townsend

Morrigan is doomed to die on her eleventh birthday. But a strange man whisks her away to Nevermoor, where she has been chosen

to contend for a spot in the Wundrous Society. To join, she will compete against hundreds of other kids, each with a talent that sets them apart—a talent that Morrigan doesn’t think she has. To stay in Nevermoor, Morrigan must pass the tests or leave and confront her deadly fate. $8.99

Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls By Beth McMullen

After a botched escape from boarding school, Abigail discovers the school is actually a cover for an elite spy ring, and a training facility. She’s stunned

by the discovery that her mother is a top agent who is MIA. Abigail goes through a crash course in Spy Training 101, and realizes she might be better at it than she thought—and the answers to her mother’s whereabouts are closer than she thinks…$7.99

Me and Marvin Gardens By Amy Sarig King

Obe Devlin has problems. His family’s farmland has been taken over by developers. His friend Tommy has abandoned him. And he keeps getting nosebleeds. One day, Obe sees a

creature that eats only plastic. Water bottles, shopping bags... No one has seen a creature like this before. The animal—Marvin Gardens—becomes Obe’s best friend and biggest secret. But to keep him safe, Obe must make a decision that might change everything. $7.99

LemonsBy Melissa Savage

Lemonade Liberty Witt’s mama always said: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But Lem can’t possibly do that when she moves in with a grandfather she’s never met after her mother

dies. Then she meets eleven-year-old Tobin Sky, Bigfoot investigator. They set out on an epic adventure to capture the elusive beast on film. Along the way, Lem and Tobin end up discovering more than they ever imagined and Lem realizes that maybe she can make lemonade after all. $7.99

The Land of Stories 6 Worlds Collide By Chris Colfer

In this series’ conclusion, all of the Land of Stories fairy-tale characters—heroes and villains—are no longer confined within their world. Conner

doesn’t think the situation could get any worse, until Alex goes missing! Conner and his friends will have to fight their biggest battle yet. But without Alex by his side, Conner doesn’t know how he will win the war. Can the twins restore order between two worlds? $9.99

Amulet 8 Supernova By Kazu Kibuishi

Emily has lost control of her Amulet and is imprisoned in the Void, where she must find a way to escape the influence of the Voice. Meanwhile, Emily’s brother, Navin, travels

to a space station where the Resistance is preparing to battle the approaching Shadow forces that would drain planet Alledia of its resources. Emily and Navin must be smarter and stronger than ever to ensure Alledia’s survival. $12.99

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